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Missed my 1st run in 8 weeks

As above today I have been feeling a bit sorry for myself regarding a bit of an ear infection.I'm now feeling guilty that I should have just got on with it...

As above today I have been feeling a bit sorry for myself regarding a bit of an ...

immadoitifitkillsme

•6 years ago

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W7R2 nailed it

Thank you to all the advice after my last run. For the first time ever managed to run the full 25 mins without stopping. Did slow down, tackled some huge hills...

Thank you to all the advice after my last run. For the first time ever managed t...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Back out there!

Just back from repeating W3R2 after my enforced week off. It went fine, I’m pleased to say but I know I will have to wait on how I feel tomorrow. So tonight -...

Just back from repeating W3R2 after my enforced week off. It went fine, I’m plea...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Early riser

So I plan on getting up early tomoro 5.30/6am to start my day 2 of week 1! Any tips on getting up and out the door early? I have kids so 6.30 is normal but not...

So I plan on getting up early tomoro 5.30/6am to start my day 2 of week 1! Any t...

DightonLaura

•6 years ago

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End of W7

Week 7 completed. I found run 3 very comfortable and i felt i could have gone on and managed an extra 3 minutes. I am looking forward to w8r1 on Weds. Hope the...

Week 7 completed. I found run 3 very comfortable and i felt i could have gone on...

AJ77

•6 years ago

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1st run as a graduate

Today was my first run as a graduate and I had an extra spring in my step. I managed to quickly get into a comfortable pace and completed a 5k in 30 minutes....

Today was my first run as a graduate and I had an extra spring in my step. I man...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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HELP! Can only walk fast!

I’m new to this forum and hoping someone has been where I am today! I am 67 yrs old and decided to start c25k to improve my fitness as I have COPD (lung...

I’m new to this forum and hoping someone has been where I am today! I am 67 yrs...

IloveJude1

•6 years ago

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W8R1 : getting lost

So today I did W8R1. I like to have a rather "meditative" run on Mondays, but today was almost a little adventure. First, I decided I wanted to try that new...

So today I did W8R1. I like to have a rather "meditative" run on Mondays, but to...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Differences of opinion and your responsibility as a forum member

Differences of opinion We will all see posts that we disagree with from time to time or wording we are not happy with. We do not have a problem with...

Differences of opinion We will all see posts that we disagree with from time to...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

The hill

Tomorrow morning I going to try and run back up polpero hill I not going to let this beat me so it’s down to the harbour and back up

Tomorrow morning I going to try and run back up polpero hill I not going to let ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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W4 R3 done and dusted

That’s week 4 over and out so very pleased about that - wasn’t too bad though as ever it’s good to hear MJ say well done it’s time to walk. Week 5 going to be...

That’s week 4 over and out so very pleased about that - wasn’t too bad though as...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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w1,r1

omg ! I haven't run since high school and the top of my legs round my groinal area (sorry) is aching like well... its aching … is it normal? I know I will have...

omg ! I haven't run since high school and the top of my legs round my groinal ar...

lumiae

•6 years ago

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Weight loss..

Hey guys I would like to know of anyone has lost weight during the "challange" that's what I'm calling it anyway 😂 I'm a big girl and it's one of the reasons...

Hey guys I would like to know of anyone has lost weight during the "challange" t...

Justrunit

•6 years ago

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W1R3 completed

Well I’ve completed the first week and I can’t quite believe it. Still hating the sixty second runs and still can’t believe I will ever be able to run any...

Well I’ve completed the first week and I can’t quite believe it. Still hating th...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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Excited. I can do this!

Just done my W1 R1 and am so pleased. Loved it and am so proud and looking forward to R2.

Just done my W1 R1 and am so pleased. Loved it and am so proud and looking forwa...

19To15

•6 years ago

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Dodgy message

I’ve had one of those weird messages asking for money, should I forward it to someone? Can I block the account? TIA

I’ve had one of those weird messages asking for money, should I forward it to so...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Repeat week 6....

Got to run 3 on week 7 but then went on hols and have taken 3 weeks off so probably best to start again from here. Am I the only one whose done this?

Got to run 3 on week 7 but then went on hols and have taken 3 weeks off so proba...

Ellis69

•6 years ago

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W4 R2

So I did a lunchtime run... first time ever and I found that run really hard I was really slow and my legs were killing afterwards. I am not sure I can go...

So I did a lunchtime run... first time ever and I found that run really hard I w...

Simba77

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1😊

Feeling brilliant!! Ran for 28mins along the seafront at Hunstanton. On my last run last week I was convinced I wouldn't do it as I felt as though there was...

Feeling brilliant!! Ran for 28mins along the seafront at Hunstanton. On my last ...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1, R1. Help, already moaning!

Have just come back from the 1st 'run' with our dog Callie. I felt we both needed a plan to give us a little more action in our daily walks and thought couch...

Have just come back from the 1st 'run' with our dog Callie. I felt we both neede...

SocksandCallie

•6 years ago

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See this hill?

ITS MY HILL. Just got back from beating this monster, and boy did it feel good! (To put it into perspective, I hate balancing my car on the clutch on this...

ITS MY HILL. Just got back from beating this monster, and boy did it feel good! ...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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HOW OFTEN

I started this yesterday afternoon and much to my surprise completed w/k 1 run 1. I was going to try wk 1 run 2 today but was told I have to have a day of...

I started this yesterday afternoon and much to my surprise completed w/k 1 run 1...

Reddjogger

•6 years ago

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W3R1 Done! I think, not sure?!?! Confused :D

Ok so decided today would do my run after the dog walk. Getting back from a run and having to go out again straight away sometimes can be a bit of a downer....

Ok so decided today would do my run after the dog walk. Getting back from a run...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 In The Bag

Is this really me?🤔 How did I do this? 🤔I must have teleported to a different reality because never would I have thought I could run 20 minutes non stop. I...

Is this really me?🤔 How did I do this? 🤔I must have teleported to a different ...

Triolette

Graduate•6 years ago

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Didn't go to plan

Well up and ready for today's run and I was looking forward to it lovely sunshine all be a bit windy but it just didn't work out how I hoped . Took the usual...

Well up and ready for today's run and I was looking forward to it lovely sunshin...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 on holiday

I'm off on my hols on Friday and am determined to carry on whilst I'm away. I will be doing my last run of week 6 plus weeks 7 and 8. I'm going to be using...

I'm off on my hols on Friday and am determined to carry on whilst I'm away. I wi...

Kimh1967

•6 years ago

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Thankful for lovely running weather

The weather today was perfect for my run and there was no more pesky wind so my ears didn't get cold yay! Hoping for more weather like this! Completed week 3...

The weather today was perfect for my run and there was no more pesky wind so my ...

Thisgirlcanmaybe

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Bye Bye week 3

9 runs down, just 18 to go, that's one third through in my book. Really enjoying it, measuring my progress week by week and looking forward to the slightly...

9 runs down, just 18 to go, that's one third through in my book. Really enjoying...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 final run

I did it! Finished my final run today. Proud of myself, considering last year I tore my achilles during week 2!

I did it! Finished my final run today. Proud of myself, considering last year I...

ali1005

•6 years ago

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Week 7 : Run 1

Found that a bit easier than run 3 of week 6, for a start my legs were less tired. Still had a couple of moments of thinking I might not make it but then I...

Found that a bit easier than run 3 of week 6, for a start my legs were less tire...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Missed my 1st run in 8 weeks

W7R2 nailed it

Back out there!

Early riser

End of W7

1st run as a graduate

HELP! Can only walk fast!

W8R1 : getting lost

Differences of opinion and your responsibility as a forum member

The hill

W4 R3 done and dusted

w1,r1

Weight loss..

W1R3 completed

Excited. I can do this!

Dodgy message

Repeat week 6....

W4 R2

W8r1😊

W1, R1. Help, already moaning!

See this hill?

HOW OFTEN

W3R1 Done! I think, not sure?!?! Confused :D

W5R3 In The Bag

Didn't go to plan

W6R3 on holiday

Thankful for lovely running weather

Bye Bye week 3

Week 9 final run

Week 7 : Run 1

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