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First Run!

I just completed my first run! I am overweight and very unfit, so I’m proud that I’ve started on this journey! I’m a complete beginner to running and fitness...

I just completed my first run! I am overweight and very unfit, so I’m proud that...

Rosygrace

•6 years ago

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Lytham Hall Park Run

Saw a group of C 25 Krs at the Parkrun on Saturday morning, would just like to say well done to all of you.

Saw a group of C 25 Krs at the Parkrun on Saturday morning, would just like to s...

Keep-it-ticking

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week2 Run1

It is so hot today. I was ready to turn back after the warm up ! But completed my first run of week 2 definitely harder than week 1 ! But chuffed I did it....

It is so hot today. I was ready to turn back after the warm up ! But complete...

LupinB

•6 years ago

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I made it...but it was so difficult!

I went out and did W4R1 this morning. I thought it might be a challenge on my usual route so I took in new, more scenic surroundings. It was still a......

I went out and did W4R1 this morning. I thought it might be a challenge on my us...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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Didn't go according to plan ...

Did my first 'run' of Wk 8 first hing this morning. I wasn't relishing the 28 min run in this heat so had two rest days and half a banana (usually I run...

Did my first 'run' of Wk 8 first hing this morning. I wasn't relishing the 28 mi...

Designbod

Graduate•6 years ago

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extra runs

Race for life done PB also, so well chuffed finished the couch 2 5K so now the big question isl! do I continue to run every other day or run every day?

Race for life done PB also, so well chuffed finished the couch 2 5K so now the b...

Runner_trish

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9

Well starting week 9 tomorrow. Did I think I would get here never but I have and must say enjoying it. If someone told me a coupe of months ago I would be out...

Well starting week 9 tomorrow. Did I think I would get here never but I have and...

Mctomo

Graduate•6 years ago

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High Five! Get your July graduation Badge right here :)

EDIT: Closing comments on this old post 😊 Please find the latest Badges post at or near the top of our Pinned Posts:...

EDIT: Closing comments on this old post 😊 Please find the latest Badges post...

ju-ju-

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 Done!

Hi all, well W9R3 completed over the weekend, really can't believe I've achieved this at my age.......I have asked for my certificate, does anyone know how...

Hi all, well W9R3 completed over the weekend, really can't believe I've achieved...

Ninnals

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week9 r2

Another run in, I’m enjoying these longer runs just need to be more consistent, finding it difficult to make the time, last run planned for Wednesday then...

Another run in, I’m enjoying these longer runs just need to be more consistent, ...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 done ✅

Very hot run this morning and felt like giving up a few times but powered through and got there!!

Very hot run this morning and felt like giving up a few times but powered throug...

Captainfussy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone been to see a Sports podiatrist?

I’ve finally caved and booked an appointment for a week on Saturday. I’ve been having a terrible time with my feet the only way I can run or walk long...

I’ve finally caved and booked an appointment for a week on Saturday. I’ve been...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weekly Chat: 2nd-9th July. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee......time to talk running 😎🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can be hectic ........and even more so for us runners! Fear not, here is a place to...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new running week. We are all so busy.....life can b...

Millsie-J

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - I really can do this!

I am normally someone who struggles to get going in the morning, but I was out at 7.30am to beat the heat and have done W8R1 and 4.8k! Starting to get excited...

I am normally someone who struggles to get going in the morning, but I was out a...

Sandie1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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Proof c25k works!

So about 3 months ago I embarked on c25k. I could barely complete the 30 second stints and the 90 seconds in week 2 weren’t great either but I stuck at it....

So about 3 months ago I embarked on c25k. I could barely complete the 30 second ...

gwrunner18

Graduate•6 years ago

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First solo run .

I decided not to use the app as a comfort blanket. I went out slightly earlier to avoid the heat. I think all the runners in my area had a similar idea... It...

I decided not to use the app as a comfort blanket. I went out slightly earlier ...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 👍🏻😀

Just completed this, and yes 5 minutes felt fairly long but definitely doable and there was no time when I felt uncomfortable. Just very red in the face! I...

Just completed this, and yes 5 minutes felt fairly long but definitely doable an...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Off the couch

I am 48 and have never run in my life I have taken 2 months off between jobs and decided this was my time to get fit as I am overweight. I am now in week 6 and...

I am 48 and have never run in my life I have taken 2 months off between jobs and...

Malarie69

•6 years ago

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Just Graduated! 😁🏅😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟

Just back through the door and about to do my stretching / foam rolling routine... W9R3 done. Surprised how emotional I felt about that - had to blink back...

Just back through the door and about to do my stretching / foam rolling routine....

mountaindreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Woo hoo

Thank you so much for all the advice on my last post. My graduation 5k run was a success and following everyone's advice I completed the 5km in 36:23. Now for...

Thank you so much for all the advice on my last post. My graduation 5k run was a...

ruth80

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finding Motivation

I’ve been more seriously doing exercise for just over a year now. My main reasons have always been to do something for myself and especially for my mental...

I’ve been more seriously doing exercise for just over a year now. My main reason...

Berry5

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

That wasn’t Too bad, actually thinking that I might be able to run for a full 3 minutes next week 🤣🏃🏼‍♀️

That wasn’t Too bad, actually thinking that I might be able to run for a full 3...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stepping stones

Anyone done the follow on podcast? I need to get faster and wondered if these were any good? Thanks

Anyone done the follow on podcast? I need to get faster and wondered if these w...

Jogger_Mum

Graduate•6 years ago

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It hurts!

Just finished week 1 and am really glad I'm doing this. I feel fitter already and am looking forward to week 2. But...everything hurts! I have been really...

Just finished week 1 and am really glad I'm doing this. I feel fitter already an...

Renkirtley

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1! It's hot out there😎

Week 8 run 1 done in the supposed coolness at 5.45 this morning! Felt really good early on (bit fast) seem to struggle pacing myself over these longer runs,...

Week 8 run 1 done in the supposed coolness at 5.45 this morning! Felt really goo...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Pain in shin!

First run of second week completed but experiencing a lot of pain in shins ,any advice ? I really want to succeed at this .

First run of second week completed but experiencing a lot of pain in shins ,any ...

Mum50ish

•6 years ago

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Help!!! Week 5 run 3

Hi all. My week 5 run 3 is tomorrow. I'm absolutely terrified! I managed run 2 ok but the last 2-3 mins of the last 8 min run was tough! How am I going to run...

Hi all. My week 5 run 3 is tomorrow. I'm absolutely terrified! I managed run 2 o...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Post Grad run

I wondered if I would have the get-up-and-go today. And it appears I did. I thought to try the Stepping Stone podcast with Laura as she has been my companion...

I wondered if I would have the get-up-and-go today. And it appears I did. I tho...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

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Graduate!?!

Managed W9R3 today....Just! Was so looking forward to it but found it the hardest yet! Think my extremely busy and hot weekend has had an impact on me. Still...

Managed W9R3 today....Just! Was so looking forward to it but found it the hardes...

Hogster71

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Gut Lord Marching 4k

Up early. Heat is a great motivator. Wednesday morning will be much cooler than any other this week so up and run today so I can run on Wednesday too. Mad,......

Up early. Heat is a great motivator. Wednesday morning will be much cooler than ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

First Run!

Lytham Hall Park Run

Week2 Run1

I made it...but it was so difficult!

Didn't go according to plan ...

extra runs

W9

High Five! Get your July graduation Badge right here :)

W9R3 Done!

Week9 r2

Week 6 Run 2 done ✅

Anyone been to see a Sports podiatrist?

Weekly Chat: 2nd-9th July. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee......time to talk running 😎🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻

W8R1 - I really can do this!

Proof c25k works!

First solo run .

W4R1 👍🏻😀

Off the couch

Just Graduated! 😁🏅😎🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌟

Woo hoo

Finding Motivation

Week 2 run 2

Stepping stones

It hurts!

Week 8 run 1! It's hot out there😎

Pain in shin!

Help!!! Week 5 run 3

1st Post Grad run

Graduate!?!

The Gut Lord Marching 4k

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