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And to think 8 weeks ago I couldn't run!

I have just completed week 8 run 1, 28 solid minutes of jogging with the obligatory 5 minutes either end (38 all in) and am constantly surprising myself with...

I have just completed week 8 run 1, 28 solid minutes of jogging with the obligat...

Exning

•6 years ago

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I so want this on t shirt 👚

I'm so loving these 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃running quotes I want them all 😁

Kar43

•6 years ago

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Help! Only week 1...

Only done the first 2 runs & ready to throw in the towel. Don't know how seriously to take the shooting pains in one leg & shin. I'm an old lady & don't want...

Only done the first 2 runs & ready to throw in the towel. Don't know how serious...

Kate2018

•6 years ago

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Run 1 DONE

Harder than hard but I did it - it wasnt pretty but I did it - when does the beetroot face wear off ?? 😁😁😁

Harder than hard but I did it - it wasnt pretty but I did it - when does the bee...

cazlorenzo

•6 years ago

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W8R3 - Done and it sure wasn't pretty 😂😂

It was HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT..... you get what I mean yeah?? Struggled today and had to stop a couple of times, a fellow runner also stated it was...

It was HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT..... you get what I mean yeah?? Struggled...

Loobylou43

•6 years ago

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Slippery specs 5km

I did a slow but steady 5km in the early morning French heat. I felt I could keep going at the end which means I’m building stamina I think. My biggest problem...

I did a slow but steady 5km in the early morning French heat. I felt I could kee...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R3

That was definately my hardest week. Had an abandoned second run due to cramp and knee pain. Rest the next day and finally just finished week 4. Week 5 looks...

That was definately my hardest week. Had an abandoned second run due to cramp an...

Karnarth

•6 years ago

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Graduated

I did it !!!! Oh my ! Still on a running machine but it’s done !!! Although it’s taken 5 months. Onwards and upwards, planning to transition to outdoors on...

I did it !!!! Oh my ! Still on a running machine but it’s done !!! Although it’s...

Queeny1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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20mins

I'm so proud that I managed to complete W5 R3 today. Didn't think I was going to make it but doing it slowly does have its benefits. Now onto rest days.

I'm so proud that I managed to complete W5 R3 today. Didn't think I was going to...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Feeling accomplished

Just finished week five. Yay. Never ever thought I could 'run' for twenty minutes without stopping again since I left school back in 1978. But I have and it's...

Just finished week five. Yay. Never ever thought I could 'run' for twenty minute...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Iky 222

W1R3 done on Friday wasn’t a great idea to have a couple of pints in the afternoon then do last run of week 1 . Overall I found it ok and it’s made me look...

W1R3 done on Friday wasn’t a great idea to have a couple of pints in the afterno...

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

2 to go

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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Week8 on hold

I've had to pause the program after pulling a muscle in my back a week or so ago, but I've been to see the gym trainer and am pleased to report I've just done...

I've had to pause the program after pulling a muscle in my back a week or so ago...

JogOnDad

•6 years ago

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W5r2

Up for my run - first run in the rain. Had a banana and a brew. Kind of find it harder running on a morning than an evening, maybe it’s psychological because...

Up for my run - first run in the rain. Had a banana and a brew. Kind of find i...

r4ch3l

•6 years ago

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W6R3 done - achy breaky legs

Twenty five minutes, yikes! Can’t believe I did it. This time I did not eat any pasta beforehand so was physically more ready. Jo told me to start running,...

Twenty five minutes, yikes! Can’t believe I did it. This time I did not eat any ...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Keep Going

Had a bad fall Tuesday Wk7/R1 nothing broken but bruised and cut !!! Managed to do run 2 yesterday so no matter what you can do it do not give up

Had a bad fall Tuesday Wk7/R1 nothing broken but bruised and cut !!! Managed to ...

09011948

•6 years ago

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W7 and I like it 😱

W7r1 done and there were definitely parts of the run I enjoyed!!! Have I finally lost the plot? Haha! I have woken up stiff and achy but elated ! This c25k...

W7r1 done and there were definitely parts of the run I enjoyed!!! Have I finally...

Kasruns

•6 years ago

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Blisters!

I have blisters on the bottom of my feet... What’s your best cure? Thank you 😊

I have blisters on the bottom of my feet... What’s your best cure? Thank you 😊...

Runninginsingapore

•6 years ago

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Oh no W8 is killing me

No idea what’s happening this week but find I’m walking after 10 minutes then stopping & starting to end. Just haven’t got the energy - I’m going early morning...

No idea what’s happening this week but find I’m walking after 10 minutes then st...

janey28

•6 years ago

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You can do it

I started my c25k journey 11 months ago and remember those 1st runs were 30 seconds seemed like 2 days and I finished a hot sweaty mess (for those interested...

I started my c25k journey 11 months ago and remember those 1st runs were 30 seco...

rolysmate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 complete

Hi all, just finished week 8 in fine style. 👍 I ran well, took my time and saved a bit of energy for some final oomph to finish on a high 🏃‍♂️ I’ve found it...

Hi all, just finished week 8 in fine style. 👍 I ran well, took my time and save...

David_G

•6 years ago

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Still a Virgin!!

Well ive got a valid excuse that i am still a Park Run Virgin, took my daughter to Manchester airport last night to fly back to NZ. I was thinking of breaking...

Well ive got a valid excuse that i am still a Park Run Virgin, took my daughter ...

Guesty26

Graduate•6 years ago

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This Place....

It's quite amazing really, this place that is. I'm the stereotypical 'lurker' on the forum as I avidly read but not often do I post, I find the constant posts...

It's quite amazing really, this place that is. I'm the stereotypical 'lurker' on...

marpick

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 done

Pace getting better now, managed 5k again today. Huge thanks for all the support and advice, I still can’t believe it’s me actually doing this😁

Pace getting better now, managed 5k again today. Huge thanks for all the support...

Upagumtree

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4,R1 Wow!

Just did wk4, run 1. Can’t believe I managed it. What a great feeling to have done it though!

Just did wk4, run 1. Can’t believe I managed it. What a great feeling to have do...

Bettyb719

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 as a Drowned rat! 🤣🤣😂🌧🌧💦💦

I swear it was only light drizzle when I set off this morning. How wet can you get in 34mins... By the start of the 8min run it was raining heavily. Half way...

I swear it was only light drizzle when I set off this morning. How wet can you g...

mountaindreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Fail Run

Have just come back from my first fail run in this program, well not in the programme because I graduated last week.....so this has been my first week without...

Have just come back from my first fail run in this program, well not in the prog...

Ally25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here we go......

First park run this morning! Hope it’s cooled down a bit out there. Horrible sticky night.

First park run this morning! Hope it’s cooled down a bit out there. Horrible sti...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on track! (W4R2)

After an unexpected week off (lovely bout of norovirus) I was itching to get back to my normal running routine. I’m fully blaming the itchy feet on the...

After an unexpected week off (lovely bout of norovirus) I was itching to get bac...

Eilidh222

•6 years ago

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Guess who’s back....back again

Hello all....its been a really really long time. I graduated once and then was off enjoying the running. Then i broke my tib and fib had some time off, then...

Hello all....its been a really really long time. I graduated once and then was o...

Dolphin12

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

And to think 8 weeks ago I couldn't run!

I so want this on t shirt 👚

Help! Only week 1...

Run 1 DONE

W8R3 - Done and it sure wasn't pretty 😂😂

Slippery specs 5km

W4R3

Graduated

20mins

Feeling accomplished

Iky 222

Week 9 run 1

Week8 on hold

W5r2

W6R3 done - achy breaky legs

Keep Going

W7 and I like it 😱

Blisters!

Oh no W8 is killing me

You can do it

W8R3 complete

Still a Virgin!!

This Place....

Week 8 done

W4,R1 Wow!

W6R1 as a Drowned rat! 🤣🤣😂🌧🌧💦💦

First Fail Run

Here we go......

Back on track! (W4R2)

Guess who’s back....back again

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