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W6r3 and according to Sarah.....👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

I woke up at 5.30 as I was going to go out before the heat came and do this run! After the previous gruelling 2 runs with intervals I wasn’t very optimistic...

I woke up at 5.30 as I was going to go out before the heat came and do this run!...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Well up early completed wk 5 run 2 loving this really have changed me total weight lost now 24lbs

Well up early completed wk 5 run 2 loving this really have changed me total weig...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated Today

Just back from a 5k run, I have only been and gone and graduated! I feel so happy. It took me 40 minutes, so my next challenge will be to get down to 30...

Just back from a 5k run, I have only been and gone and graduated! I feel so hap...

Tina49

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 - Marmite, tears and dangerous cats!

Hi all - today was the first run I was seriously thinking about postponing. Why? I hear you cry (or is that just the voices in my head?). My horse went to...

Hi all - today was the first run I was seriously thinking about postponing. Why...

Dizzysmum17

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 Wow!

Oh my goodness! Didn’t feel at all confident about this 25 minutes, but it was the best run I’ve ever done - and I increased my speed on the last minute! I’m a...

Oh my goodness! Didn’t feel at all confident about this 25 minutes, but it was t...

Bettyb719

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 ta da!

Well there we are, all done. Bet I'm the oldest graduate today! I have had my celebratory banana. Glad I got it done before 6:30 it is beginning to get hot...

Well there we are, all done. Bet I'm the oldest graduate today! I have had my ce...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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Heading home today

North Wales you are gorgeous will be back! W8r2 done. I love this running on the flat. Only issue ran too fast today and struggled a bit for last five...

North Wales you are gorgeous will be back! W8r2 done. I love this running ...

Fernshome

•6 years ago

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Morning ! ☀️☀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Happy running to everyone today 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️😀😀☀️☀️

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Didn’t have the same mental battle to Keep going for 5 mins tonight maybe it was having number 3 daughter working as pacemaker, just need to try and fit R3...

Didn’t have the same mental battle to Keep going for 5 mins tonight maybe it was...

Core16

•6 years ago

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GW1R1 - ran out of excuses...

Monday - rest day....can’t run Tuesday.....big walk, hayfevery, hot...can’t run Wednesday.....drove to edinburgh last night,after chasing chickens at...

Monday - rest day....can’t run Tuesday.....big walk, hayfevery, hot...can’t run ...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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I did it! OMG I did it!!

Wow! I am amazed astounded proud deshevelled exhausted and boy do i hurt! I completed the last run of the programme tonight but not was it tough in this heat!...

Wow! I am amazed astounded proud deshevelled exhausted and boy do i hurt! I comp...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Late evening run, not ideal, but . . . . . . . .

So this evenings run was delayed due to other important events (football on tv - but wish I hadn't bothered watching if I'm honest). The build up to...

So this evenings run was delayed due to other important events (football on tv -...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finishing touches to my tattoo

All finished

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1

Absolutely chuffed to bits, managed to compete the start of week 2 without passing out in the heat! I get really nervous before each run, anyone else?

Absolutely chuffed to bits, managed to compete the start of week 2 without passi...

farmerparker

Graduate•6 years ago

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What a difference 5 mins makes!

Omg. I went out tonight at about 7 but still silly hot! The first 5 mins I actually thought for the first time in this process that I might have to stop. My...

Omg. I went out tonight at about 7 but still silly hot! The first 5 mins I actua...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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4.95km

So close to 5k but after 34 minutes in the heat it was time to walk! Wish I’d taken a drink with me

So close to 5k but after 34 minutes in the heat it was time to walk! Wish I’d ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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20k being done in bits

There's no way I can do 20k in one shot, I know, I'm not trained to do that and sadly I can't stop and start the Race Missions in Zombies, Run! (which I'll...

There's no way I can do 20k in one shot, I know, I'm not trained to do that and ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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So as of yesterday I have swol...

So as of yesterday I have swollen feet/ankles I’ve never suffered with this before not even when pregnant. Do you think is it ok to run with the swelling? It...

So as of yesterday I have swollen feet/ankles I’ve never suffered with this befo...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathing tips ?..

Wk4 run 2 , having problems with my breathing.lol I can't breath through my nose so any tips to sort breathing out without breathing with the nose?

Wk4 run 2 , having problems with my breathing.lol I can't breath through my nose...

Julesp73

•6 years ago

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W2r1

Only just started but can’t believe how much more “breath” I have when walking up hills. Would never have believed that the slow jog that currently passes as...

Only just started but can’t believe how much more “breath” I have when walking u...

Thea1965

Graduate•6 years ago

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How much pain should I be in...?

Hullo all, while running this morning (week 6 run 2) my thighs were feeling sore. In the past it's been more my calves and all I could think while running was...

Hullo all, while running this morning (week 6 run 2) my thighs were feeling sore...

Sobika

•6 years ago

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Advice for week 4

I've just finished week 3 and am getting a bit nervous about week 4, any tips anyone please?? 😊

I've just finished week 3 and am getting a bit nervous about week 4, any tips an...

running4katie

•6 years ago

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Lurker no more

I haven’t posted anything however just about to start week 8 and have really benefitted from the posts I have read and tips picked up. Thank you to everyone...

I haven’t posted anything however just about to start week 8 and have really ben...

Lorrs84

Graduate•6 years ago

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running gear

I know i need good shoes and ill be getting them before week 5 but what about rest of gear? i still wear sweat pants and regular t-shirt when i go running. I...

I know i need good shoes and ill be getting them before week 5 but what about re...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Early or late?

I intended to go out early this morning when it was cool. Instead I go hammering out with my fellow teacher buddies at 4. Blazing sunshine, 27 in the shade....

I intended to go out early this morning when it was cool. Instead I go hammering...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sorry for the delay awarding your Graduate badges this evening

Hi, sorry to those waiting for your Graduate badges this evening , Oldfloss has had a glitch with the internet connection, but will be awarding them as soon as...

Hi, sorry to those waiting for your Graduate badges this evening , Oldfloss has ...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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So pleased

I completed W8R2 28 mins running last night in the gym. Treadmill and air con make a massive difference! Sure I couldn’t have done it outdoors. Lovely swims...

I completed W8R2 28 mins running last night in the gym. Treadmill and air con ma...

GG63

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed in myself

I never ran today, today was meant to be my week 3 day 2 and I was due to run today but I didn't, I feel so disappointed in myself. Ive been on three...

I never ran today, today was meant to be my week 3 day 2 and I was due to run to...

ChickenSaladChick26

•6 years ago

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Priorities, it's all about priorities . . .

And I am sorry to say, England take priority tonight. But before any one says "Shame on you." I would like to point out, I am dressed and ready to go as...

And I am sorry to say, England take priority tonight. But before any one says...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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The secret to running faster - revealed...

This week I had to change my running groove. My other half has disappeared upcountry (as we say round here) with the car. So I have no transport to get to my...

This week I had to change my running groove. My other half has disappeared upcou...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W6r3 and according to Sarah.....👍🏼🏃🏼‍♀️

Week 5 run 2

Graduated Today

Week 8 Run 3 - Marmite, tears and dangerous cats!

W6R3 Wow!

W9R3 ta da!

Heading home today

Morning ! ☀️☀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

W4R2

GW1R1 - ran out of excuses...

I did it! OMG I did it!!

Late evening run, not ideal, but . . . . . . . .

Finishing touches to my tattoo

Week 2, Run 1

What a difference 5 mins makes!

4.95km

20k being done in bits

So as of yesterday I have swol...

Breathing tips ?..

W2r1

How much pain should I be in...?

Advice for week 4

Lurker no more

running gear

Early or late?

Sorry for the delay awarding your Graduate badges this evening

So pleased

Disappointed in myself

Priorities, it's all about priorities . . .

The secret to running faster - revealed...

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