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Reasons to be cheerful...W7r1 done and the sun came out!

So after a miserable few days weatherwise, my run coincided with the appearance of the sun this evening. I was in such a good mood I even acknowledged other...

So after a miserable few days weatherwise, my run coincided with the appearance ...

NJGam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done- I’m a runner 😁

Just back from my first 25 Min run and I’m delighted. I struggled through run 3 of week 5 and didn’t get the high everyone else seemed to get when I finished...

Just back from my first 25 Min run and I’m delighted. I struggled through run 3 ...

hego2018

•6 years ago

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Supportive pooch

So my husband and dog have been giving me moral support by tagging along to some of my runs....comes to something though when you’re huffing and puffing during...

So my husband and dog have been giving me moral support by tagging along to some...

Emz1587

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

Well I did it my 1st 30 minute run and to celebrate I changed it Michael Johnson. I have to say I nearly killed him when he said I had only gone 10 mins 😣 and...

Well I did it my 1st 30 minute run and to celebrate I changed it Michael Johnson...

Nollie26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished week 1.

Just finished W1R3. “Running” seems to have gotten a little easier across the week but my knees are shot! Really sore and achey! Let’s hope they got used to...

Just finished W1R3. “Running” seems to have gotten a little easier across the we...

UnfitRunningMother

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 done and I am now a graduate! So happy!

Never in my wildest dreams would I have been heard saying 'im going out for my run' which is still more of a jog but I don't care cos it's continuous. I'm so...

Never in my wildest dreams would I have been heard saying 'im going out for my r...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did my first 5k (well sort of...)

Just noticed - the total mileage for my treadmill w4r2 session this morning, including about half an hour of extra warm-up/cooldown walking, was 3.1 miles......

Just noticed - the total mileage for my treadmill w4r2 session this morning, inc...

HoagyM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 3

So today I decided to run straight after work part way round a reservoir! Also as my dog is a tad chubby, thought he could come for a jog too (He was not...

So today I decided to run straight after work part way round a reservoir! Also a...

Moompig

•6 years ago

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W7R2 and very demoralised

Completed week 6 feeling fantastic and very proud of myself. Later that day a fitness instructor friend of mine (who doesn't know i run) made fun of how slow a...

Completed week 6 feeling fantastic and very proud of myself. Later that day a fi...

Nota-bene

•6 years ago

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Week 9

Today I did W9R2. Yep, 30 minutes of running! I think I actually could have gone another couple of minutes but please don't tell my left knee that! It might...

Today I did W9R2. Yep, 30 minutes of running! I think I actually could have gon...

cougarblu

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Well after Monday's disastrous run today went better. Didn't quite manage to complete all runs in full but much better than run1. I will smash this even if it...

Well after Monday's disastrous run today went better. Didn't quite manage to com...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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Want to run but can't

Last week I hurt the bridge of my left foot whilst out running and although I had only completed week 2 run 2 I have found I am missing running and desperate...

Last week I hurt the bridge of my left foot whilst out running and although I ha...

Ljherd

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2 completed

Did this run last night. Went ok, didn't find it too bad but then again not running at any pace but I did pass a walker :) Quite enjoying W6 actually however...

Did this run last night. Went ok, didn't find it too bad but then again not runn...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 dusted - muddy puddles here I come 😀

Feeling great after completing W3. After whole day of rain, nice sunshine but loads of muddy puddle to deal with. W4 is looking daunting. There is no counter...

Feeling great after completing W3. After whole day of rain, nice sunshine but lo...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Question

Half term in a few weeks and I will be week 8 by then. My kids wanna run with me then so am wondering if repeating a week is ok? Was gonna try and do week 8...

Half term in a few weeks and I will be week 8 by then. My kids wanna run with me...

Oxfordgirl1

•6 years ago

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10th Jan2018 I started this journey

Hi change of name sort of I hadn't run since 6thApril , Things kind of got in the way Last two runs I remember been tough Today I graduate & I really...

Hi change of name sort of I hadn't run since 6thApril , Things kind of got i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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So near yet......

Hi there I’m have completed W9R1 and due to do R2 tomorrow but I have had a sore big toe for a few days. I ran regardless yesterday and felt good but the pain...

Hi there I’m have completed W9R1 and due to do R2 tomorrow but I have had a sore...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie!!

Hi all, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks so thought I would sign up today. When I get home today I will embark on wk3r1. Scared!! I am doing this...

Hi all, I have been lurking for a couple of weeks so thought I would sign up tod...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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Yahoooo poorly but I did it. Graduate at last

I did it! I finally did it 😁😁😁 full off cold and hardest run for months but there was no way I was going to give up. Thank you to all the posts I’ve read...

I did it! I finally did it 😁😁😁 full off cold and hardest run for months but t...

Clarab73

Graduate•6 years ago

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So happy!!!

I have just started c25k with just 2 runs in. Did my third today and I completed it fully!!! What a buzz. My little girl millie (9) who is an avid cross...

I have just started c25k with just 2 runs in. Did my third today and I completed...

Vicki34

•6 years ago

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W5R2 - survivor!

I managed to complete 2 x 8 minutes of jogging - in the rain!! Buzzing is an understatement!! Feeling like a pro 😂 Happy duck 🦆 I’m starting to believe I...

I managed to complete 2 x 8 minutes of jogging - in the rain!! Buzzing is an ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

first run done

first run done!!! legs are burning and I still can't catch my breath.

leahcoates17

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 3 Run 1 - Sunshine and endorphins

I was really looking forward to this run, a bit of a chance to test myself and see if I could go for longer. Sunshine, a cool breeze, good music and cows in...

I was really looking forward to this run, a bit of a chance to test myself and s...

Clovers

•6 years ago

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Holiday Break

I have my Week 5 Run 1 tomorrow evening, and then on Saturday go on holiday for a week. While I’d love to take my trainers and carry on in sunny Greece, I’m...

I have my Week 5 Run 1 tomorrow evening, and then on Saturday go on holiday for ...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Lunch time w2r1

Started my run with nice blue sky an finished it in grey chill ... But I've done w2r1. It's hard but I'm looking forward to w2r2.

Started my run with nice blue sky an finished it in grey chill ... But I've done...

spscollins

•6 years ago

3 Replies

BOOBUDDY anyone?

Has anyone bought one of these and were they worth the money? I have two good front zip extra control gym bras but I’m wondering if this would be helpful for...

Has anyone bought one of these and were they worth the money? I have two good f...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Straight lines....

I had a change of scenery today, for W8R2 (week EIGHT! Still can’t believe it!) and ran along the esplanada at San Juan Playa. The first time I’ve done a whole...

I had a change of scenery today, for W8R2 (week EIGHT! Still can’t believe it!) ...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Puss in boots and the jelly belly w4,r3

Whoop whoop that run is done, left my home office for a high speed shuffle at lunch time so the whole neighbourhood could appreciate the full swing of the...

Whoop whoop that run is done, left my home office for a high speed shuffle at lu...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Back to earth with a bump

After a really enjoyable and fun run on week6 run1 I have really struggled this morning on run 2. I didn’t manage the first 10 minute run as I had to walk...

After a really enjoyable and fun run on week6 run1 I have really struggled this ...

Jillyalex

•6 years ago

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Week4 run2

Yes! Run2 in the bag 😁 Started off in cold rain and finished in warm sunshine, wish it would make up it's mind. Horses not interested today.

Yes! Run2 in the bag 😁 Started off in cold rain and finished in warm sunshine, ...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2018

Reasons to be cheerful...W7r1 done and the sun came out!

Week 6 run 3 done- I’m a runner 😁

Supportive pooch

Week 9 Run 1

Finished week 1.

Week 9 Run 3 done and I am now a graduate! So happy!

Did my first 5k (well sort of...)

Week 1, Run 3

W7R2 and very demoralised

Week 9

W4R2

Want to run but can't

W6R2 completed

W3 dusted - muddy puddles here I come 😀

Question

10th Jan2018 I started this journey

So near yet......

Newbie!!

Yahoooo poorly but I did it. Graduate at last

So happy!!!

W5R2 - survivor!

first run done

Week 3 Run 1 - Sunshine and endorphins

Holiday Break

Lunch time w2r1

BOOBUDDY anyone?

Straight lines....

Puss in boots and the jelly belly w4,r3

Back to earth with a bump

Week4 run2

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