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Post Graduation Runs

2 weeks ago I posted that I had completed week 9 of my c25k journey. Now me being me, entered a 3 day event consisting of 2 x5k runs and 1x 10k run over the...

2 weeks ago I posted that I had completed week 9 of my c25k journey. Now me bein...

Sue_Bracken

Graduate•6 years ago

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Returning to running after 10 years off

Hi, I used to run quite a bit in the 80's and 90's, but then went off running for quite some time. I am now 53, heavily overweight and my diet is appalling. I...

Hi, I used to run quite a bit in the 80's and 90's, but then went off running fo...

Fatboy64

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 done! Onto week 7...

Completed it! This was really hard though. I only enjoyed it for about five minutes in the middle! The start was hard, the end was hard, it was just all hard!...

Completed it! This was really hard though. I only enjoyed it for about five minu...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow runner

Hi all. Finished w8 on Friday - I actually CANNOT believe that I've done so well...and stuck to it! I'm around 5 stone overweight....and manage...but with my...

Hi all. Finished w8 on Friday - I actually CANNOT believe that I've done so well...

Chaseme73

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done 😄

So today I got up at 4:20 am and went to work... 5am - 2pm on my feet. 9 hours with sore feet by the end. Got home, ate a banana, did a couple of bits and...

So today I got up at 4:20 am and went to work... 5am - 2pm on my feet. 9 hours...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W6R2 Preview

Despite my best intentions I didn't get week 6 finished before hols so once it cools down later this evening, I'll be attempting W6R2,the last of the walking...

Despite my best intentions I didn't get week 6 finished before hols so once it c...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r2

Bad run, think I was expecting it to be easier as iv done it already. Pushed through and got to the end 💪 hope your all well

Bad run, think I was expecting it to be easier as iv done it already. Pushed thr...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

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W7R1 done ✅

On a damp drizzly but warm morning I ran my 25 mins, not quickly, not prettily and definitely not easy. I honestly cannot say I have found any of the runs...

On a damp drizzly but warm morning I ran my 25 mins, not quickly, not prettily a...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6, run 1

Fab run today ☀️ Finally beginning to believe I might make it to the end of the programme now! Am I a runner? ... almost! 🏃‍♀️

Fab run today ☀️ Finally beginning to believe I might make it to the end of the ...

JoJoMo74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cheap running shoes website???

I recently read on several posts about a website that sells running shoes nice and cheap. Or should I say cheaper than alot of other outlets. I did visit that...

I recently read on several posts about a website that sells running shoes nice a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Not a runner

Help! What have I done? Hope this works!

ZebEls

•6 years ago

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W8,R2- the jibber jabber does my head in

I mean I love the jibber jabber hubby a lot but after my lovely clear R1 which I did on Thursday he throw me right out of kilter today. Firstly I still have...

I mean I love the jibber jabber hubby a lot but after my lovely clear R1 which I...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 Completed

Phew ! Another step on the way to 5k completed - with another early morning run. A few minor aches, since which I've walked the dogs, trimmed back a rather...

Phew ! Another step on the way to 5k completed - with another early morning run....

RichardJH

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wish me luck!!

About to head out on Wk5 R2... 2 x 8mins will the longest I’ve ever run ... 😬😬

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting there

For the first time I felt like a runner this morning. I'm overweight, just turned 60 and very unfit, but I've just completed Week 6. I can't quite believe it....

For the first time I felt like a runner this morning. I'm overweight, just turne...

Mezkate

•6 years ago

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W8R2 and first 5k today!

My sister signed me up for my first parkrun 5K today, I really and I mean REALLY didn’t want to do it due to not even graduating the C25K app yet. The heat was...

My sister signed me up for my first parkrun 5K today, I really and I mean REALLY...

Laurajessica

•6 years ago

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Only gone and done it ☀️🙏🏻 Run 3 week 9 ✅

Well it’s done my c25k journey is finished and to say it’s been all pleasure would be a lie. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed and I’ve swore a little bit too but it’s...

Well it’s done my c25k journey is finished and to say it’s been all pleasure wou...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first Parkrun

The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. `Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?' he asked. `Begin at the beginning,' the King said gravely, `and go on till...

The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. `Where shall I begin, please your Majest...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally started

That was so good I did runs in the past so I didn't start at week 1. But I kept making excuses so I just thought just tryyyy lol. Enjoyed it so much can't wait...

That was so good I did runs in the past so I didn't start at week 1. But I kept ...

Cazza40

•6 years ago

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Post run amnesia - W6R2

I am better now - no doubt about that. The occasional cough lingers as the residual ‘cold’ removes itself from my chest. Important thing is that I don’t cough...

I am better now - no doubt about that. The occasional cough lingers as the resid...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun round 4 - the best yet :-)

Not my fastest but definitely the most enjoyable! I ran with my 13 year old son today and as he's asthmatic we needed a plan to get round. We decided on...

Not my fastest but definitely the most enjoyable! I ran with my 13 year old son ...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started !!!!

After weeks of keeping wanted to start I finally took the plunge - was dreading it but now week 1 run 1 completed feeling good and looking forward to the run 2...

After weeks of keeping wanted to start I finally took the plunge - was dreading ...

Marisa54

•6 years ago

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Graduated

Did it. Can’t quite believe it. 9 weeks ago it seemed impossible but somehow I’ve done it.

Did it. Can’t quite believe it. 9 weeks ago it seemed impossible but somehow I’v...

Madwife60

•6 years ago

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Hayfever getting me down

Went out this morning for Week 8 Run 2 and sneezed for the entire 5 min warm up. I took my hayfever medication as normal but the pollen count must have been...

Went out this morning for Week 8 Run 2 and sneezed for the entire 5 min warm up....

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Week 3 🤞

Just completed first run on week 3 with my dog, I’ve been getting cramps of a night since I started this !, hoping they will go once my fitness improves ? 🙏....

Just completed first run on week 3 with my dog, I’ve been getting cramps of a ni...

Mollymay08

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R1 completed, but at what cost... Well my left knee and my dignity

Congratulate me father, for I have runned.... So after moving house I found a new course and decided it was time for week 8.... Up to this point I've run...

Congratulate me father, for I have runned.... So after moving house I found a ne...

scalmac

•6 years ago

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W5r2 help

Completed this jog this morning but the last 60 seconds I nearly gave up but kept pushing through. Was a tough one I thought. But I did it, now I'm thinking I...

Completed this jog this morning but the last 60 seconds I nearly gave up but kep...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow W5 R3 I did it!

I am in shock and sooo happy. I just ran for 20 mins non stop. I really enjoyed it and after the first 10 mins it was better. Thank you to everyone who said I...

I am in shock and sooo happy. I just ran for 20 mins non stop. I really enjoyed ...

Karenjlb

•6 years ago

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Week5 run 3.... the big one

Apologies for the late report but this social butterfly was out last night so it was run, shower and straight out the door. I did dress first else the...

Apologies for the late report but this social butterfly was out last night so it...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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Training for bubble run

Me and my 5yr old are training getting to do our first 3k fun run. Just completed our first training session.ferling achieved we did it.

Me and my 5yr old are training getting to do our first 3k fun run. Just complete...

Diskin92

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Post Graduation Runs

Returning to running after 10 years off

Week 6 Run 3 done! Onto week 7...

Slow runner

Week 2 run 1 done 😄

W6R2 Preview

W4r2

W7R1 done ✅

Week 6, run 1

Cheap running shoes website???

Not a runner

W8,R2- the jibber jabber does my head in

Week 6 Run 2 Completed

Wish me luck!!

Getting there

W8R2 and first 5k today!

Only gone and done it ☀️🙏🏻 Run 3 week 9 ✅

My first Parkrun

Finally started

Post run amnesia - W6R2

Parkrun round 4 - the best yet :-)

Started !!!!

Graduated

Hayfever getting me down

Week 3 🤞

W8 R1 completed, but at what cost... Well my left knee and my dignity

W5r2 help

Wow W5 R3 I did it!

Week5 run 3.... the big one

Training for bubble run

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