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Did my first 30 minute run today

4km in 30 mins ! 😀

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Feeling mega proud of myself. Just completed week 2 and I’m so surprised with the progress I’ve made already. Don’t be get wrong I’m not finding it easy or...

Feeling mega proud of myself. Just completed week 2 and I’m so surprised with th...

Mrwright

•6 years ago

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W4: Wind, aches and a hot Californian Pilates teacher...

W4R1 The alarm went off at 5:20am, the wind had been howling all night and hadn’t subsided. For a split second I did question if I should venture out...

W4R1 The alarm went off at 5:20am, the wind had been howling all night and hadn’...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduation Run

So proud of myself for not giving up and completing the programme! For those of you just starting out, stay focused and don’t give up cause everyone can...

So proud of myself for not giving up and completing the programme! For those of ...

LadyBeer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun

So having asked for advice about how to do w5r1 during a parkrun, I admit I got carried away and ran it all. The first 5 mins was hardest but the sense of...

So having asked for advice about how to do w5r1 during a parkrun, I admit I got ...

Oggy2401

•6 years ago

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W1R2 done - still not dead! 🎉

I’m loving this programme! 2nd run completed this morning and it was much easier than run 1. A group of what looked like much more experienced runners were...

I’m loving this programme! 2nd run completed this morning and it was much easier...

Readrunner

•6 years ago

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Michael tells me I’m a runner!!

Wk6 R3 surprisingly do-able! With Michael telling me I’m now officially a runner put the icing on the cake. I even did the faster final 60 secs. Lady of about...

Wk6 R3 surprisingly do-able! With Michael telling me I’m now officially a runner...

Testarossa123

Graduate•6 years ago

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I finished!

I didn’t think I would be able to complete this programme at the beginning, but I have! Feeling pleased, but found it hard this morning! 😊

I didn’t think I would be able to complete this programme at the beginning, but ...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6 r3

So pleased with myself for running 25 minutes! really enjoyed it, wasn’t feeling confident after the first 2 runs of the week as struggled a bit but even...

So pleased with myself for running 25 minutes! really enjoyed it, wasn’t feeling...

Ajn66

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Completed last night. Much easier than before. I ran & walked in circles in my back garden as the weather was terrible. Happy I made it😉

Completed last night. Much easier than before. I ran & walked in circles in my b...

Pearla97

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Completed ! I enjoyed it more than the 1st time because sort of knew what to except .

Completed ! I enjoyed it more than the 1st time because sort of knew what to exc...

Blumonday

•6 years ago

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Hi

Hi, I'm Andy, my wife just recently got me into c25k after she started back at Easter and is doing brilliantly, she's now training for 5t10k. I've just...

Hi, I'm Andy, my wife just recently got me into c25k after she started back at E...

AndyB1965

•6 years ago

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W9r2

W15 really but run 2 done 1 to go. If all goes according to plan Tuesday will be the big day, getting excited at the prospect

W15 really but run 2 done 1 to go. If all goes according to plan Tuesday will be...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back again

Hi all, been away so long. I managed to run 10K 3 times a week but unfortunately I haven’t ran since June. So back again to build back up again. Hope all is...

Hi all, been away so long. I managed to run 10K 3 times a week but unfortunately...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Passing cars

Dear starters middlers and graduates, two of the best runs around here involve at least a half mile of pavement running next to an A road. I LOVE this new...

Dear starters middlers and graduates, two of the best runs around here involve a...

Plodplod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone else suffer from Plantar Fasciitis ?

Was so geared up and excited to start C25K, literally did my first run and that was it. Plantar Fasciitis back with a vengeance. Been told to rest it, stretch...

Was so geared up and excited to start C25K, literally did my first run and that ...

Ronsma

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone else suffer from Plantar Fasciitis ?

Was so geared up and excited to start C25K, literally did my first run and that was it. Plantar Fasciitis back with a vengeance. Been told to rest it, stretch...

Was so geared up and excited to start C25K, literally did my first run and that ...

Ronsma

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week5Run3...DONE!!!!

That's week 5 done. Just had a look back to what I was doing in Week 1 and really pleased with myself. It's definitely mind over matter but I don't want to let...

That's week 5 done. Just had a look back to what I was doing in Week 1 and reall...

Speedy99

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Motivation Required

Any tips on early morning motivation nowvits dark and the duvet has superglue?😊

Any tips on early morning motivation nowvits dark and the duvet has superglue?😊...

hys123

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 Really enjoyed it.

After niggling calf pain all week. I took an extra rest day before this run and what a difference. Really enjoyed the run and even managed to speed up for the...

After niggling calf pain all week. I took an extra rest day before this run and ...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk6r1...and a wasp sting

So, after my successful 20 minute run on Wednesday and wasn’t looking forward to this one. I decided just to take it slow and not think about the time. Then 3...

So, after my successful 20 minute run on Wednesday and wasn’t looking forward to...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r2 completed

Back to smiling again after this run as no wind and hot sun! I felt apprehensive after the previous run which was awful due to weather conditions. Feeling more...

Back to smiling again after this run as no wind and hot sun! I felt apprehensive...

AJ77

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Week 1 done!

Surprised at the feeling of anticipation tieing up laces; holding on to sense of achievement at completing week 1. Congratulations to all of the community who...

Surprised at the feeling of anticipation tieing up laces; holding on to sense of...

Hokitika

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 ✅

Well I survived the 6am start. Won’t lie & sat I enjoyed it but it’s done! Now for 7.30am hair appointment 😳😳 Not sure how I feel about next weeks 3mins run...

Well I survived the 6am start. Won’t lie & sat I enjoyed it but it’s done! Now f...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 Well this is early!

6am Saturday morning 😳 Didn’t want to let an overnight wedding & 87th birthday get in the way so early morning it is 😳 Wish me luck & I’ll let you all know...

6am Saturday morning 😳 Didn’t want to let an overnight wedding & 87th birthday ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does anybody do two runs back to back?

I'm up to week 6 run 2, which is fine so far. But if I'm honest I feel like it isn't too challenging so I've been doing each run twice in one session. Is it ok...

I'm up to week 6 run 2, which is fine so far. But if I'm honest I feel like it i...

mertie

•6 years ago

8 Replies

1st step

Ive download the app, and looking forward to starting on my journey to fitness. Hopefully this app and all you can help me get to my goal. Lovely new dress...

Ive download the app, and looking forward to starting on my journey to fitness. ...

loobsb2

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W5R1

First blog on here, reached W5R1 this morning and I'm stoked at how well I am doing. Kind of dreading R2 as I have read a few comments on how much harder it is...

First blog on here, reached W5R1 this morning and I'm stoked at how well I am do...

Marcella03

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1?

So I've actually done 5 week 1 runs. I have fibromyalgia and endometriosis so I promised myself I'd take it easy and repeat each stage until I really felt...

So I've actually done 5 week 1 runs. I have fibromyalgia and endometriosis so I ...

racheles78

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Graduated

Yes! I did it and I am so proud of myself and will continue to run 3 times a week from now on. Good luck to everyone else on here too

Yes! I did it and I am so proud of myself and will continue to run 3 times a wee...

RedT

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Did my first 30 minute run today

Week 2 run 3

W4: Wind, aches and a hot Californian Pilates teacher...

Graduation Run

Parkrun

W1R2 done - still not dead! 🎉

Michael tells me I’m a runner!!

I finished!

Wk6 r3

W1R2

W1R2

Hi

W9r2

Back again

Passing cars

Anyone else suffer from Plantar Fasciitis ?

Anyone else suffer from Plantar Fasciitis ?

Week5Run3...DONE!!!!

Motivation Required

W6R3 Really enjoyed it.

Wk6r1...and a wasp sting

W7r2 completed

Week 1 done!

W2R3 ✅

W2R3 Well this is early!

Does anybody do two runs back to back?

1st step

W5R1

W2R1?

Graduated

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