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Finished with run four!!!😜

i had a wonderful time in Manhattan beach California!!! Running in dry sand really helped the muscle below my calf and above my ankle. I didnt know the little...

i had a wonderful time in Manhattan beach California!!! Running in dry sand real...

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•6 years ago

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My 4 year runniversary.

Today is my four year runniversary. Four years ago today I clomped around for 30 minutes with the lovely Laura, covering around 3.4K - nowhere near the 5K I...

Today is my four year runniversary. Four years ago today I clomped around for 30...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run try out

So I had foolishly decided to do a park run today despite only being on week 4 run 2. It was midday and warm but I did it! I even went slightly off course on 1...

So I had foolishly decided to do a park run today despite only being on week 4 r...

Joules48

•6 years ago

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Parkrun: gobsmacked

Went to parkrun today - I'd been to a couple before during C25k but had run 28 or 30 minutes and walked the rest, so with holidays and studies since then, this...

Went to parkrun today - I'd been to a couple before during C25k but had run 28 o...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post grad run, second parkrun.

Really enjoyed running in the cool morning and light drizzle today. Kept a good pace all the way round so thought I'd be on target to shave a few seconds off...

Really enjoyed running in the cool morning and light drizzle today. Kept a good ...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 highs and lows!

What a mixed week this has been. I ended week 7 having my tech tantrum on an outdoor run which left me miserable (nothing working right, too much stuff)....

What a mixed week this has been. I ended week 7 having my tech tantrum on an ou...

happysouls

Graduate•6 years ago

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Obese tortoise back ready and kicking ass

After a week of excuses I got out there this morning and ENJOYED yes ENJOYED my slow but steady 35 minute ‘run’ . I have really struggled since starting to...

After a week of excuses I got out there this morning and ENJOYED yes ENJOYED my ...

KazH01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad running

OK so just completed my first post grad run this morning and another 5k just over 34mins so slightly slower. Glad to prove to myself that I can run outside the...

OK so just completed my first post grad run this morning and another 5k just ove...

EL82

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes

Eeeeekk!! New running shoes! Better get my bum into gear and finish this programme😀

Eeeeekk!! New running shoes! Better get my bum into gear and finish this program...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 r1 was hard!!

I've read posts from several people saying they found this run hard and I was no different! Was finding the 8 minute run really tough...pace wasn't that fast...

I've read posts from several people saying they found this run hard and I was no...

Anatheboxerdo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1- Feel like the Queen of the World!

I'm not going to lie, I was slightly dreading today's run as it just seemed such a big jump from week 3. The first three-minute run was fine, I almost met a...

I'm not going to lie, I was slightly dreading today's run as it just seemed such...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3/parkrun

Apologies in advance for rambling on😁 Today I did my final wk 6 run at parkrun. (First 1)Wasn't sure if I could do either if I'm honest as legs were stiff...

Apologies in advance for rambling on😁 Today I did my final wk 6 run at parkrun....

Bandit14

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post-not the last!!

This is the 3rd time I’ve started the c25k and the furthest threw I’ve got. Week 7! It’s hard and slow but I’m just going to keep going!!

This is the 3rd time I’ve started the c25k and the furthest threw I’ve got. Wee...

Pigeondreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

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telford_mike.... telford_parkrun

Every year at the beginning of August we celebrate my mate Rob's birthday by having a 'bit of a do'. So yesterday we had a 9 mile walk to the nearby town of...

Every year at the beginning of August we celebrate my mate Rob's birthday by hav...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 discounted... worth a look!

Always keep an eye on these as I over pronate... and looks like Wiggle have got a great promotion on at the moment!...

Always keep an eye on these as I over pronate... and looks like Wiggle have got ...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ve done it!!! 🏆

Only gone and done it. 2nd Park run too - loving it!! Been signed up for an ultra relay for charity at the end of September for the 6mile leg so better keep...

Only gone and done it. 2nd Park run too - loving it!! Been signed up for an ult...

Learnerrunner10

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

At CenterParcs this weekend, so this morning’s run was a bit hillier than my usual venue. Spotted ten proper runners on my route around the park. Felt more out...

At CenterParcs this weekend, so this morning’s run was a bit hillier than my usu...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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First fall

Week 8, run 2. I don’t usually run on a Saturday but went out this morning as I missed Thurs as didn’t have childcare. I usually run close to home in and...

Week 8, run 2. I don’t usually run on a Saturday but went out this morning as I ...

Babyweight28

•6 years ago

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Back on it!

Its almost a year since i first graduated from the c25k programme but I've had to take 10 months off running because of health/injury issues. I had the go...

Its almost a year since i first graduated from the c25k programme but I've had t...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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It's getting gradually easier 💗

Hi everyone 🏃🏼‍♀️ I did Week 3 Run 2 on Thursday and found it much easier, it's crazy how quickly your body adapts just from doing C25K three times a week!...

Hi everyone 🏃🏼‍♀️ I did Week 3 Run 2 on Thursday and found it much easier, it'...

LittleLauren

•6 years ago

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WK9R3 😀🏅🎉

I finally managed my final run on the couch to 5k. Managed a respectable 5.51k so am ever so slightly chuffed with myself! Can’t recommend the app and the...

I finally managed my final run on the couch to 5k. Managed a respectable 5.51k s...

CurvyCaroline

•6 years ago

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Pain in abdomen

Hiya, I am on week 3 run 2. I started with a Pain in abdomen (left side), during the run it’s a dull pain so I kept going but 24 hours later it’s still there?...

Hiya, I am on week 3 run 2. I started with a Pain in abdomen (left side), during...

Marymumto2

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5

Just completed W5 with a run along the beach path at playa de amadores in Gran Canaria. Beautiful setting, managed 4K absolutely delighted

Just completed W5 with a run along the beach path at playa de amadores in Gran C...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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Don't tell the Doc..just done a little run....😆😄🤐

Well..after my disgruntlement with Doc's don't run advice got up this morning..back feeling better..did my daily physio ( have done this for years after course...

Well..after my disgruntlement with Doc's don't run advice got up this morning..b...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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Bridge to 10k???? Is Someone Trying To Tell Me Something? 😱

Hello Runners Well WiFi here on holiday is......well let’s just say, very hit and miss! It’s become the norm to have access to the world from wherever you are....

Hello Runners Well WiFi here on holiday is......well let’s just say, very hit an...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - Loved it!

I ran W5R1 on Wednesday and couldn't wait to do R2, it was all I could think about at work all day yesterday. I got home and put my runners on and I was off....

I ran W5R1 on Wednesday and couldn't wait to do R2, it was all I could think abo...

Schmeeley71

Graduate•6 years ago

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New and determined

Hello, this is my first time posting. I am a mummy of two and wife to my wondeful husband. Life has been crazy and exercise went clear out of the window. I...

Hello, this is my first time posting. I am a mummy of two and wife to my wondefu...

Mummyrun14

•6 years ago

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Nailed it !

I did it ! W5r3 nailed!! With a lot of positive thinking and with the encouragement and advice from you all through your posts I did it! And could have kept...

I did it ! W5r3 nailed!! With a lot of positive thinking and with the encouragem...

Norfolk18

Graduate•6 years ago

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PGR4

After being in my sick bed for several days this week I poked a tentative toe into my trainers this morning. Didn’t want to push it but hoped to get 30 mins...

After being in my sick bed for several days this week I poked a tentative toe in...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Obligatory graduation selfie!

I have finally huffed n puffed my way to the end of the programme! It's been a challenge that's for sure, from me nearly fainting in the street on wk4 and...

I have finally huffed n puffed my way to the end of the programme! It's been a c...

Emmajane71

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Finished with run four!!!😜

My 4 year runniversary.

Park run try out

Parkrun: gobsmacked

First post grad run, second parkrun.

Week 8 highs and lows!

Obese tortoise back ready and kicking ass

Post grad running

New shoes

W6 r1 was hard!!

W4R1- Feel like the Queen of the World!

Wk 6 run 3/parkrun

First post-not the last!!

telford_mike.... telford_parkrun

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 discounted... worth a look!

I’ve done it!!! 🏆

W2R2

First fall

Back on it!

It's getting gradually easier 💗

WK9R3 😀🏅🎉

Pain in abdomen

W5

Don't tell the Doc..just done a little run....😆😄🤐

Bridge to 10k???? Is Someone Trying To Tell Me Something? 😱

W5R2 - Loved it!

New and determined

Nailed it !

PGR4

Obligatory graduation selfie!

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