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Week 8 done

That was hard that last run . New place to run up and down dips surface although grass very bumpy , ankle twists and had slightly jippy tummy this morning...

That was hard that last run . New place to run up and down dips surface although...

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•6 years ago

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Beaming from ear to ear.

Hi everyone, Today I was starting week 9 run one. I registered for the park run (5k) Not a lot turned out for it only approximately 30 ish . We did the warm up...

Hi everyone, Today I was starting week 9 run one. I registered for the park run ...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 r3

That’s another week completed, can’t believe I’m starting week 9, 4K in 42mins, happy running everyone 😊xx

That’s another week completed, can’t believe I’m starting week 9, 4K in 42mins, ...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 2nd run

Week 5 2nd Run did well better this time not sure about next 3rd run for 20mins !

Week 5 2nd Run did well better this time not sure about next 3rd run for 20mins ...

Robert128

•6 years ago

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End to procrastination

Lounging in bed this morning thinking of good reasons not to head out on my run day, I saw this! Thought of you guys and that it might help someone else! Back...

Lounging in bed this morning thinking of good reasons not to head out on my run ...

Superstarnewbie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5, Run 3 - I can jog for 20 mins!!!😊

As the original couch potato I started this to improve my health status, specifically high blood pressure. I've been 'lurking' for months, taking on board all...

As the original couch potato I started this to improve my health status, specifi...

HealthyBernie

•6 years ago

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Frustrating weekend with a literal pain in the neck!

This weekend was meant to be week 8 run 3 so I can start week 9 with the running group and their 15min out 15min back run. Only yesterday I woke up with a...

This weekend was meant to be week 8 run 3 so I can start week 9 with the running...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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Introduce myself

Dear all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Wayne (Tri-Man), I am from Wirral. I am a professionally qualified construction surveyor and educated...

Dear all, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Wayne (Tri-Man), I am f...

WAH73

•6 years ago

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Early morning run on holiday!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 so hot!!!

Just did my first early morning run. On holiday in Pembrokeshire and it was already boiling by 7 so off i went, barely awake and feeling pessimistic.. long car...

Just did my first early morning run. On holiday in Pembrokeshire and it was alre...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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About my runs

Hi everyone I am so annoyed I was on w4 r2 I had all my runs on my phone my husband went to upgrade his and it was cheaper to upgrade my husband s my phone and...

Hi everyone I am so annoyed I was on w4 r2 I had all my runs on my phone my husb...

Gaynorharvey

•6 years ago

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Hello & Moving from treadmill to road

Hi All Popping up to say hello as recently came across this site and finding it so useful and inspirational. I'm now on Wk7 about to do R3 and wanted to ask...

Hi All Popping up to say hello as recently came across this site and finding it ...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Changing up the route

Hey all Just competed W7R1 and man it was hot this morning! I think that was the warmest it been whilst I’ve been running and I almost missed my air...

Hey all Just competed W7R1 and man it was hot this morning! I think that was the...

Runeshadow92

•6 years ago

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GAVE IT A GO!!!!

Was really really hard but enjoyed it think my pace was a little fast was done in when I got back So so pleased with myself I’m a runner 🏃‍♀️🤭

Was really really hard but enjoyed it think my pace was a little fast was done ...

Run4fitness

•6 years ago

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Happy Hour Again

Longer rest then planned after Thursday’s 5k. I had hoped to run yesterday but my leg muscles were still quite achey. Bonus: I ate healthy food and had little...

Longer rest then planned after Thursday’s 5k. I had hoped to run yesterday but m...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k plus Stepping Stones Podcast

Gave this a go this morning. Not sure I kept to the beat the whole 30 minutes but I gave it a good go! Carried on a bit after it ended and ran 5k in 32.23....

Gave this a go this morning. Not sure I kept to the beat the whole 30 minutes bu...

jenstar76

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it - graduation run

In preparation for my w9r3 and being someone who loves to shop yesterday I purchased a proper running vest so at least I’d look the part. Then at 8:15 this...

In preparation for my w9r3 and being someone who loves to shop yesterday I purch...

Bev_Beeti

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK6 - here I come....

Just completed WK5R3. I have shuffled my bum along for 20mins, only pausing to cross the main road twice.....(I'm really not up to playing chicken) A few...

Just completed WK5R3. I have shuffled my bum along for 20mins, only pausing to c...

DorisOvertheHill

•6 years ago

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PG W11R2

Another 30 minute jogged banked, still plodding along and reached 4.2k Couple more weeks then I may try the bridge program Good early morning run - pleased...

Another 30 minute jogged banked, still plodding along and reached 4.2k Couple ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here we go...

First run!! Been a while since I’ve exercised. Not over weight but soooo very unfit and running has never been my thing! Wish me luck! 😬😬😬

First run!! Been a while since I’ve exercised. Not over weight but soooo very un...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Check out these bad girls...

So i’m a slight under-pronator...who knew?! Anyway my inaugural run in these was also my fastest to date. But don’t be thinking i’m showing off. It’s all...

So i’m a slight under-pronator...who knew?! Anyway my inaugural run in these was...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

That. Felt. Incredible! Before I started I really wasn’t sure I could manage it, but I did and I could’ve kept going ! I’ve also realised that I did my first...

That. Felt. Incredible! Before I started I really wasn’t sure I could manage it,...

Kat393

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 abandoned

This is the first run that I have had to stop. I just didn't have anything to give. I was doing so well i did weeks 1 to 7 perfectly (3 times a week...

This is the first run that I have had to stop. I just didn't have anything to g...

C25k100

•6 years ago

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Graduation day!

I did it! Very pleased with myself. Managed a PB for distance for my last run too (4km). So now my plan is to carry on with 30 minute runs 3 times a week for...

I did it! Very pleased with myself. Managed a PB for distance for my last run to...

nbanbury

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one ✅

So I completed week one, I couldn’t actually believe HOW unfit I have become. As a skinny teenager I’d of been able to run round the whole of the park without...

So I completed week one, I couldn’t actually believe HOW unfit I have become. As...

Mandy4004

•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 6 👊

Week 7 here week come! This is third time made it this far fingers crossed going to happen this time!!!! Up nice and early before work! Running when the...

Week 7 here week come! This is third time made it this far fingers crossed going...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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W3r3 🤐

After a really great week ,both w3r1 and 2 were ok . Feeling a bit fed up as i could not do the runs yesterday . Had stitch which hurts more than i thought ....

After a really great week ,both w3r1 and 2 were ok . Feeling a bit fed up as i c...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R2

Why oh why is run 2 of the week soooo much tougher than the others?! First run is all exciting and a new challenge (and I don’t know how it’s going to feel so...

Why oh why is run 2 of the week soooo much tougher than the others?! First run i...

Jaz20

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R2

Well.......away for the weekend in Cotswolds. No idea what has happened to me but I set my alarm for 7:30 rolled out of my 4 poster bed and headed through the...

Well.......away for the weekend in Cotswolds. No idea what has happened to me bu...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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A little question.....

I'm on week 8 and would love to know how far I'm actually running, pace etc? Can I use another app like strava at the same time? If so, how does that work if...

I'm on week 8 and would love to know how far I'm actually running, pace etc? Can...

Hogster71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need a re-boost

Hi all, I graduated in November / December ish and was LOVING my running and up until March. Then I did me a grade two calf tear. And ran again too soon so...

Hi all, I graduated in November / December ish and was LOVING my running and up ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 8 done

Beaming from ear to ear.

W8 r3

Week 5 2nd run

End to procrastination

Week 5, Run 3 - I can jog for 20 mins!!!😊

Frustrating weekend with a literal pain in the neck!

Introduce myself

Early morning run on holiday!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 so hot!!!

About my runs

Hello & Moving from treadmill to road

Changing up the route

GAVE IT A GO!!!!

Happy Hour Again

5k plus Stepping Stones Podcast

I did it - graduation run

WK6 - here I come....

PG W11R2

Here we go...

Check out these bad girls...

Week 5 run 3

Week 9 run 2 abandoned

Graduation day!

Week one ✅

Goodbye week 6 👊

W3r3 🤐

W8 R2

W6 R2

A little question.....

Need a re-boost

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