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Yay after yesterday I actually managed 25 mins 😀 the alarm went off at 6am I was gonna turn over but like clockwork my e-mail popped up from HealthUnlocked so...

Yay after yesterday I actually managed 25 mins 😀 the alarm went off at 6am I wa...

weg60

•6 years ago

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Week 6, bring it on

So, I am through the psychological barrier of W5R3, the first 'no breaks' run of the scheme. I ran along with a borrowed dog which kept my mind off the...

So, I am through the psychological barrier of W5R3, the first 'no breaks' run of...

Falcn

•6 years ago

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Week 5 twice

So just a question has anyone else completed week 5 twice or did people just move on. I completed it week 5 for the second time last night before I move on....

So just a question has anyone else completed week 5 twice or did people just mov...

Mallard1981

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - wow, sorry typo woe...

So, every time I complete another run I’m amazed - really amazed. I can’t imagine running for 20 minutes so was really struggling getting passed W5R2 and was...

So, every time I complete another run I’m amazed - really amazed. I can’t imagin...

JCintheplacetobe

•6 years ago

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W5R3

20mins running - I can’t believe I just did that! It wasn’t comfortable and it took almost 10mins to find my pace. I actually covered less ground than W5R2...

20mins running - I can’t believe I just did that! It wasn’t comfortable and it t...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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W7R3

Ran at 6 this morning around Woolwich, and it was already warm... Struggled, especially the middle third, but glad it’s out of the way because there is no way...

Ran at 6 this morning around Woolwich, and it was already warm... Struggled, esp...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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Graduate 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️

My first post ironically but I did it 🎉🎉. Not pretty or fast and in the C24K camp but who cares! 🎆🎆 I’ve lurked and commented since the early weeks in...

My first post ironically but I did it 🎉🎉. Not pretty or fast and in the C24K c...

Antilala2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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Completed week 4 run2

This is the longest I’ve done the app.. Loving it and just about managing the 5 minute runs but dreading going up to 8 minutes.. there’s a fear I can’t do it....

This is the longest I’ve done the app.. Loving it and just about managing the 5 ...

liz163

•6 years ago

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Lol

Previous post should read r1w8

Fernshome

•6 years ago

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Amazing beach

Arrived yesterday mon to fri holiday in North Wales OMG the beach is amazing just back in r1w7 went well love this running on flat promenade 😍

Arrived yesterday mon to fri holiday in North Wales OMG the beach is amazing jus...

Fernshome

•6 years ago

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W8R2 done!

I’m starting to see that finish line on the horizon! It is safe to say I am not enjoying running in this heat though!

I’m starting to see that finish line on the horizon! It is safe to say I am not...

Eilidh222

•6 years ago

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What running watch is best?

Sorry if this has been asked before but I was wondering what running watches you guys use/recommend. At the moment I use my Fitbit Charge 2 & MapMyRun but this...

Sorry if this has been asked before but I was wondering what running watches you...

CeeDee78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 Completed

Doing OK so far. Day off today then onwards into week 7. According to the app I am now a runner. Biggest battles are boredom to be honest and Plantar...

Doing OK so far. Day off today then onwards into week 7. According to the app...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sheer curiosity...

Who is still around, either lurking or active, who started in June 2016 or before? So many who started around the same time as I seem to have dunk without a...

Who is still around, either lurking or active, who started in June 2016 or befor...

Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

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Trotting into Week 7

It's taken me a while to start posting myself, but some on here would have received some likes and comments from me over the last few weeks, and I've been...

It's taken me a while to start posting myself, but some on here would have recei...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - where has the air gone!! Way too hot even at 9pm

So chuffed to have completed this one, especially seeing how hot it is. Did anyone run during the day today? If you did - sorry but you’re a fool 😝 Wasn’t too...

So chuffed to have completed this one, especially seeing how hot it is. Did anyo...

PaulBrad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 3

Done it !!! Feeling great 😜

REBECCA59

•6 years ago

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NEW SHOES!! W7R3

I promised myself some new running shoes if I graduated from the course but I bought these & tried them today - luvverly! Like running with springs in my heels...

I promised myself some new running shoes if I graduated from the course but I bo...

captain_compass

Graduate•6 years ago

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HOT HOT HOT

finished W3R2 and cant believe how hot it still is.Im a bit worries im not covering enough ground only running at 6k on treadmill .im 55 year old 5ft and not...

finished W3R2 and cant believe how hot it still is.Im a bit worries im not cover...

Kate07

•6 years ago

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Over 65?

Hi I am just beginning the programme and wondering if I am the oldest person here! I am wondering if I am going to find it really difficult but am hoping I...

Hi I am just beginning the programme and wondering if I am the oldest person her...

158pwr

•6 years ago

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Oh boy it’s hot!

W9 R2 completed but oh boy it was hot! 31degrees in Stockport!!! The cold wind and rain pale into insignificance compared to the heat! Apparently it’s getting...

W9 R2 completed but oh boy it was hot! 31degrees in Stockport!!! The cold wind a...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back in the game 🎉

Only bloody did it woo hoo, so pleased I listened to you wise running ones 😁 managed W6r1 after 3 weeks of slugness 😁 feel on top of the bloody world 🌍 I...

Only bloody did it woo hoo, so pleased I listened to you wise running ones 😁 ma...

Mansbird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill Speed?

Hi! I'm new to the programme and I've only done w1r1 so far, and I did that one outside. Any recommendations for what speed I should set the treadmill for the...

Hi! I'm new to the programme and I've only done w1r1 so far, and I did that one ...

ElleMB

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - I've been a bit naughty!

So yesterday I did my second to last interval run. The plan was to get up early, run round a rugby field while my other half flew his remote controlled...

So yesterday I did my second to last interval run. The plan was to get up early,...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Good evening fellow runners how hot is it ? Had to do week 8 run 1 on the treadmill all went well although I didn't enjoy the run as much as running...

Good evening fellow runners how hot is it ? Had to do week 8 run 1 on the tr...

Karen376

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 again

So because I’ve been ill and only did one run last week I thought I’d repeat it and start the week again. Don’t know if it’s the heat or I’m still not 💯% but...

So because I’ve been ill and only did one run last week I thought I’d repeat it ...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fitness

Hi to all My name is Jane and just started my first set of walks and runs. Goodness me I’m so unfit! I do a job where I’m sitting all day long and over the...

Hi to all My name is Jane and just started my first set of walks and runs. Good...

janearchutowska

•6 years ago

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W8R1: not so Blue Monday

Rocked it home to New Order; that was ok! Was nervous cos of heat and also went over on my ankle twice yesterday on a walk, resulting in great pain (see told...

Rocked it home to New Order; that was ok! Was nervous cos of heat and also went ...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill running

Well I started this 2 weeks ago and could not do the 8 runs in week one most I could manage was 6 out of the 8 in each section so I decided to repeat week...

Well I started this 2 weeks ago and could not do the 8 runs in week one most I ...

Momtysmum

•6 years ago

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W6R3 - I AM A RUNNER!

So I was very close to not going running today; I had a horrific day at work and ended up in the office until late and was feeling generally very "meh"....

So I was very close to not going running today; I had a horrific day at work and...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Thanks for support 😆

Week 6, bring it on

Week 5 twice

W5R3 - wow, sorry typo woe...

W5R3

W7R3

Graduate 👩‍🎓 🏃‍♀️

Completed week 4 run2

Lol

Amazing beach

W8R2 done!

What running watch is best?

W6 Completed

Sheer curiosity...

Trotting into Week 7

W8R1 - where has the air gone!! Way too hot even at 9pm

Week 1 run 3

NEW SHOES!! W7R3

HOT HOT HOT

Over 65?

Oh boy it’s hot!

Back in the game 🎉

Treadmill Speed?

Week 6 Run 1 - I've been a bit naughty!

Week 8 run 1

W5R1 again

Fitness

W8R1: not so Blue Monday

Treadmill running

W6R3 - I AM A RUNNER!

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