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Week 5 OMG

Just completed week 5 my legs feel like jelly! 20 minutes running non stop! X

Hbosboy

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3

Last one of week four done! Looking forward to week 5.Legs not to bad at the moment!

Last one of week four done! Looking forward to week 5.Legs not to bad at the mom...

sean123456

•6 years ago

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Only gone and done it

Hi all you lovely people. Just completed final run feeling over the moon . Can't really believe it. Took ten weeks and I am nowhere near 5 k yet but will get...

Hi all you lovely people. Just completed final run feeling over the moon . Can't...

Tinker5393

Graduate•6 years ago

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Georgebell71

Hi am 70 years old going to give it a try is there anybody i my age group doing it now thanks

Hi am 70 years old going to give it a try is there anybody i my age group doing ...

Georgebell71

•6 years ago

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Back on track

Completed W6R3 today, getting back on track after a foot sprain and imposed 2 weeks rest. Had to go back a bit to catch up but back on track now. Very pleased...

Completed W6R3 today, getting back on track after a foot sprain and imposed 2 we...

cobrien

•6 years ago

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How on Earth ??

How on earth do I go from two 8 minute runs today, to a 20 minute run on Monday, is it even possible ?? I found my first run this week was canny, but today was...

How on earth do I go from two 8 minute runs today, to a 20 minute run on Monday,...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

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2 weeks post graduation....

today I completed my first park run...37:25...as a 55 yr old I felt really fantastic about this...keep going

today I completed my first park run...37:25...as a 55 yr old I felt really fanta...

raekaay3363

•6 years ago

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Pollen and teaspoon of peanut butter

I've been struggling most of this week with sneezing. I think the pollen count has not been helping. Anyone with similar problem. I took the longest rest...

I've been struggling most of this week with sneezing. I think the pollen count h...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Hello's back

Posted a question on how many hello's when doing C5K some weeks ago I think had a very interesting one this morning. Saw the most number of squirrels - a total...

Posted a question on how many hello's when doing C5K some weeks ago I think had ...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Parkrun!

I have completed two parkruns before, doing a mixture of running and walking. Having graduated last Tuesday (😁), I did a consolidation run on Thursday. I went...

I have completed two parkruns before, doing a mixture of running and walking. Ha...

Ambr456

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Finally completed W5R3, after two narrow failed attempts the week before, I decided to go back to the start of W5 and start it again. It was definitely a...

Finally completed W5R3, after two narrow failed attempts the week before, I deci...

Ramjam66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Resting heart rate improvement

I know the heart rate monitor on a Fitbit is not the most precise but it's still good for tracking changes, rather than absolute measurements. I noticed this...

I know the heart rate monitor on a Fitbit is not the most precise but it's still...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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New member

W1R1 already worried as I couldn't manage all 7 60 sec runs. Did this happen to anyone else.

W1R1 already worried as I couldn't manage all 7 60 sec runs. Did this happen to...

Momtysmum

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Not as bad as I expected. Enjoyed it.

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 completed

Well didn't think I would get there but I'm feeling rather pleased with myself. I've started doing this on a mini trampoline at home and hope to be running...

Well didn't think I would get there but I'm feeling rather pleased with myself. ...

Redgal68

•6 years ago

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Graduation day

Another graduate. Ran with a group of improvers rather than Michael Johnson. Sorry Michael. Did 5k (yeah) in 45 mins. Slow but steady. Park run here I come,...

Another graduate. Ran with a group of improvers rather than Michael Johnson. Sor...

Islabear

•6 years ago

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W2R2

Who else hits the sad face when they start and feel like crap face when they're finished a run? Hopefully will be able to hit a smiley face at some point in...

Who else hits the sad face when they start and feel like crap face when they're ...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 completed!!!

Just finished this run - feels great!! Physically it didn't feel difficult. Any difficulties are in your head :-) Feels really good to be back as I had to take...

Just finished this run - feels great!! Physically it didn't feel difficult. Any ...

CathyMitch

•6 years ago

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C25k: Progress

First things first, no those aren't my legs, maybe one day. For now I am into week 6 of the Couch to 5k training plan and I am loving it. Apart from a short...

First things first, no those aren't my legs, maybe one day. For now I am into we...

hayes2871

•6 years ago

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Gait analysis done

Set out to purchase new trainers today - had my eye on something bright and colourful ... bright pink maybe ... computer however said no! I ended up having...

Set out to purchase new trainers today - had my eye on something bright and colo...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run Newbie

Well, I decided to be brave and combine my Week 7, Run 1 with my first ever Park Run. Anxiety set in on the walk from the car park to the starting point - I...

Well, I decided to be brave and combine my Week 7, Run 1 with my first ever Park...

JoJoMo74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Question - Running surfaces

Paths and grassy areas are described as being easier to walk on than tarmac, etc and it's easy to see why that would be but 'country' areas are often uneven...

Paths and grassy areas are described as being easier to walk on than tarmac, etc...

DBTS

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 over

No real dramas. Been running at 8.3 km/h and cranked up to 10 for a bit. That was hard bit that is the ultimate pace. Not worried target to me is 30mins then...

No real dramas. Been running at 8.3 km/h and cranked up to 10 for a bit. That w...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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NEW SHOES

Finally got some new running shoes. I haven't been out as much as I'd like lately, partly because my current shoes were just plain knackered and I couldn't...

Finally got some new running shoes. I haven't been out as much as I'd like latel...

Miller2

•6 years ago

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W5R3! I can't believe it!!

Hello, I've been a lurker, but I've read many of your encouraging, positive and sensible posts. So when it came to the dreaded W5R3, I knew I needed to keep...

Hello, I've been a lurker, but I've read many of your encouraging, positive and ...

beatasolitudo

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Run

Nice day and location for first run...

AliNR

•6 years ago

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Triathlon mixed relay coverage on BBC1 now

Look where we could end up. Who is co-presenter Annie Emmerson? I may be in love. (Yet again!)

Look where we could end up. Who is co-presenter Annie Emmerson? I may be in lo...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 (post meltdown!)

Hi everyone Firstly I want to thank everyone for your kind words and advice on Wednesday when I posted about my lack of motivation towards running and my...

Hi everyone Firstly I want to thank everyone for your kind words and advice on ...

kirstyt88

•6 years ago

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First run ✅

Was a bit scared if I can make it. My legs and muscles did it easily but need to learn how to breathe right. I have diagnosed osteoarthritis already almost...

Was a bit scared if I can make it. My legs and muscles did it easily but need to...

FinnInMe

•6 years ago

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Happy 51st bday to me

Promised myself some new running shoes for my bday if I got through W5 R3. So happy birthday to me. Not the prettiest shoes I’ve ever owned. Apparently I have...

Promised myself some new running shoes for my bday if I got through W5 R3. So h...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 5 OMG

Week 4 Run 3

Only gone and done it

Georgebell71

Back on track

How on Earth ??

2 weeks post graduation....

Pollen and teaspoon of peanut butter

Hello's back

Parkrun!

W5R3

Resting heart rate improvement

New member

W3R1

W1R3 completed

Graduation day

W2R2

W5R3 completed!!!

C25k: Progress

Gait analysis done

Park Run Newbie

Question - Running surfaces

Week 4 over

NEW SHOES

W5R3! I can't believe it!!

First Run

Triathlon mixed relay coverage on BBC1 now

Week 7 Run 2 (post meltdown!)

First run ✅

Happy 51st bday to me

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