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Another 5k

Another run tonight. I've decided I'm definately a morning runner, 2 minutes slower tonight compared to Wednesday morning!! I also learnt a valuable lesson...

Another run tonight. I've decided I'm definately a morning runner, 2 minutes slo...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

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Dogs

I just completed week 6 today but had to stop 3 times because of dogs. When a dog barks and runs toward me aggressively I feel I have to stop and wait until...

I just completed week 6 today but had to stop 3 times because of dogs. When a d...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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Spotify compatible fitness apps

Anyone know of a fitness app that works like c25k where it fades out Spotify to give instruction then fades the music back in? Maybe Pilates and or weight...

Anyone know of a fitness app that works like c25k where it fades out Spotify to ...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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W5R3

W5 has three different runs I was horrified to see it was 20mins on R3 really didn’t think I would do it especially after way too much Rioja last night........

W5 has three different runs I was horrified to see it was 20mins on R3 really di...

Core16

•6 years ago

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W13R ouch

So thought I was doing really well and decided to go off road. On my 5th run I got caught on a super steep hill. This destroyed me and I ended up walking for...

So thought I was doing really well and decided to go off road. On my 5th run I g...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done

I’ve just completed my 3rd run of week 1 and found the forum - hi everyone! I’ve always struggled to motivate myself to do exercise & have always been ready...

I’ve just completed my 3rd run of week 1 and found the forum - hi everyone! I’ve...

me_vs_theknee

•6 years ago

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Newbie alert!

Starting my first run Monday night! Feeling excited and nervous! Hoping I can do it. I had a baby 8 weeks and just feel like I need to do some exercise to...

Starting my first run Monday night! Feeling excited and nervous! Hoping I can do...

Newbieme2018

•6 years ago

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Park run

I just starting week 7 do I need to do all the weeks before I do a park run thanks

I just starting week 7 do I need to do all the weeks before I do a park run than...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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W7R3

I did it ! At last without a walk !!! On 4th try and in afternoon heat . Usually run in early morning on trail . Did this one on grass ; much easier on my legs...

I did it ! At last without a walk !!! On 4th try and in afternoon heat . Usually...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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PGR5 Cheeky S**T!!!

Found a great route today, downhills and flats along canal and river. Passed a scout camp, and a 10yo boy whacking foliage with his stick: ‘Do you have a...

Found a great route today, downhills and flats along canal and river. Passed a s...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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I need to get a life ...... 😅

I’m going away on holiday on Monday and I’m excited to go. Kids are all grown, so just my husband and our dog (using her brand new pet passport!) But that...

I’m going away on holiday on Monday and I’m excited to go. Kids are all grown, s...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help me!

I’ve tried this a number of times and never completed it! Anybody got any advice? Please!

I’ve tried this a number of times and never completed it! Anybody got any advice...

ampslave

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done

After a disaster of a week last week, I have to be completely honest was considering giving up. But browsing around this forum I found that I wasn't the only...

After a disaster of a week last week, I have to be completely honest was conside...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1: Finally!

A hectic week and a half meant I didn't get the chance to run since last Tuesday when I finished week 8. So I was quite nervous heading back onto the treadmill...

A hectic week and a half meant I didn't get the chance to run since last Tuesday...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park Run! 🏃‍♂️

A few of us cobbled together a virtual running club and did our first Park Runs today. I loved it, so supportive and cheering you on all the way. Just over 330...

A few of us cobbled together a virtual running club and did our first Park Runs ...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 one run left

I’m running / plodding for 30 minutes but still not hitting 5k yet! Steady pace of 8min 40 per kilometre can seem to get any faster! Any tips?

I’m running / plodding for 30 minutes but still not hitting 5k yet! Steady pace ...

Tigroo

•6 years ago

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ParkRun tick

Got to week 9 and have just completed the Lancaster ParkRun. Tired legs but proud heart!

Got to week 9 and have just completed the Lancaster ParkRun. Tired legs but pro...

Dougie17

•6 years ago

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So...my first Parkrun

So i did it and got a PB to boot. Official time was 35.39 so good old Sam Sung not too far off. I really enjoyed it. Don't know why my speed looks so up and...

So i did it and got a PB to boot. Official time was 35.39 so good old Sam Sung n...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 what happened ?

Set off this morning nice and sharp while it was cool to run the 28 minutes. Hadn't planned my route obviously that well and ended up home just short of 26...

Set off this morning nice and sharp while it was cool to run the 28 minutes. Ha...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first park run with my new toy 😁

Crikey it was rrrroooaasssting today. Did my first park run at Peckham Rye Park this morning and my new Garmin Forerunner watch worked a treat !.

Crikey it was rrrroooaasssting today. Did my first park run at Peckham Rye Park ...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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The 5k+ podcasts and 1st 5k!

Hey did anyone do those podcasts? What were they like? Is there any particular order/plan of execution that you figured out? Just finished the program last...

Hey did anyone do those podcasts? What were they like? Is there any particular ...

MMlk

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3D2

Just completed W3D2 in my local park. W3D1 was done on a treadmill in the gym. I must say today’s run was way harder. Previous run in the gym was the first one...

Just completed W3D2 in my local park. W3D1 was done on a treadmill in the gym. I...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park Run

Well, one week after graduating and my 3rd post graduation run was Lincoln Park Run. Who knew that so many people turn out at 9.00 on a Saturday morning to...

Well, one week after graduating and my 3rd post graduation run was Lincoln Park ...

Sandie1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete

That was tough but I’m proud of myself for getting started on my running journey and completing week 1. The run I’ve just done was especially hard as I haven’t...

That was tough but I’m proud of myself for getting started on my running journey...

hiimnew

•6 years ago

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Graduation run was 1st Park Run!

Well I’ve finally made it to Graduation! Ran my first Park Run this morning and did 5k in 28mins 49 secs!! 🤗🎉🎉 3 laps of the park and I thought I had...

Well I’ve finally made it to Graduation! Ran my first Park Run this morning and ...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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New gear 😃

Found a bargain online so getting myself prepared for the rain ☔️ We get a lot in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 so I decided to invest 😊

Found a bargain online so getting myself prepared for the rain ☔️ We get a lot i...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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W4R1

I was really wondering how on earth I was going to manage 5 mins at a time this week! But I did it. More of a shuffle than a run but I kept going for all the...

I was really wondering how on earth I was going to manage 5 mins at a time this ...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun

Just did my first ever park run in 35.05 mins. It was brilliant. 375 runners in little old Kettering, I couldn't believe it! I thought there would just be a...

Just did my first ever park run in 35.05 mins. It was brilliant. 375 runners in ...

AnnieHan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 graduation & 1st park run

Nearly made it under 30mins but not quite. Now I’ve graduated any tips on what do do next?

Nearly made it under 30mins but not quite. Now I’ve graduated any tips on what d...

MadDave

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Buzzing 🏃🏻‍♀️

Just completed a Park Run in 30:05 so happy that I’ve finally run 5K in 30 mins. Park Runs are what’s keeping me motivated 💪🏃🏻‍♀️🍾

Just completed a Park Run in 30:05 so happy that I’ve finally run 5K in 30 mins....

Janjon1970

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Another 5k

Dogs

Spotify compatible fitness apps

W5R3

W13R ouch

Week 1 done

Newbie alert!

Park run

W7R3

PGR5 Cheeky S**T!!!

I need to get a life ...... 😅

Help me!

Week 3 done

Week 9, Run 1: Finally!

First Park Run! 🏃‍♂️

Week 9 one run left

ParkRun tick

So...my first Parkrun

W8R1 what happened ?

My first park run with my new toy 😁

The 5k+ podcasts and 1st 5k!

W3D2

First Park Run

Week 1 complete

Graduation run was 1st Park Run!

New gear 😃

W4R1

Parkrun

W9R3 graduation & 1st park run

Buzzing 🏃🏻‍♀️

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