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Graduated!

As some of you know today Should have been a combination graduation and first competitive 5k, the race was cancelled earlier because of Hurricane Flo, turned...

As some of you know today Should have been a combination graduation and first co...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post-Jeff and Lisa run

I've been reading books by Jeff Galloway and Lisa Jackson in the last few days. They both advocate run-walk so I decided to experiment with it this afternoon....

I've been reading books by Jeff Galloway and Lisa Jackson in the last few days. ...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

Another one ticked off! My friend ran with me today, she’s been running for years and done half marathons, but stuck with me on my 3 and 5 minute runs! The...

Another one ticked off! My friend ran with me today, she’s been running for year...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

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W8R2 🎼🎵gimme that toot toot. Lemme give you that beep beep...

It's the freakin' weekend..... I'm about to have me some fun🎶 (courtesy R Kelly) Considering yesterday I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it today I was really...

It's the freakin' weekend..... I'm about to have me some fun🎶 (courtesy R Kelly...

Lissy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Race day tomorrow!

5k Colour run tomorrow, but after the last two days at work, I'm exhausted! I worked 2 12hr shifts, where I walked around 12 miles! Hopefully a hot bath, a...

5k Colour run tomorrow, but after the last two days at work, I'm exhausted! I wo...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run 1 Week 1.Not ran for over 35 years

Managed just over half of it before pain behind my knee stopped play. I will not be put off though ran all the way through 3 of the minutes. More than I...

Managed just over half of it before pain behind my knee stopped play. I will not...

Joycedon

•6 years ago

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People who have graduated

People who have achieved 5k (well done) have you looked at any 5-10k apps Any recommendations? Thanks

People who have achieved 5k (well done) have you looked at any 5-10k apps Any r...

joamnabates

•6 years ago

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W1R3 Done ✅

Tbh, felt worse than R1 😳😳 maybe it was the few glasses of Pinot last night. Here’s hoping I’m ok for W2 🤞🏼

Tbh, felt worse than R1 😳😳 maybe it was the few glasses of Pinot last night. ...

Unfit53

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just finished week 3

Hi - new to this forum! I’ve just finished couch to 5k week 3 - feeling a bit nervous about the challenges in the next few weeks - but so glad I started!...

Hi - new to this forum! I’ve just finished couch to 5k week 3 - feeling a bit ne...

jen2708

•6 years ago

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W1R1 completed!

First run of c25k done! Feeling great and can't wait for the next one on Monday. If I complete it Hubby has agreed to get me new running gear :)

First run of c25k done! Feeling great and can't wait for the next one on Monday....

Crafty22

•6 years ago

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My first positive post!

Hey fellow runners! Yeah that’s right.... I feel like runner !! Week 5 run 3 under the belt of my leggings! So yesterday I was like hmm.... no way can I run...

Hey fellow runners! Yeah that’s right.... I feel like runner !! Week 5 run 3 und...

NeverARunner

•6 years ago

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Graduated today!!

It was an awesome run and I ran through the whole cool down as well and finished 5k in 38 mins! I am so happy!! This Forum is amazing and so supportive ! I...

It was an awesome run and I ran through the whole cool down as well and finished...

Hatetoloverun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not quite square 1 but...

I am going to head back to square 4 me thinks. Yes I am a c25k graduate and yes I did the 3 x 30 minute runs and more. I consolidated, I ran 5k & I felt good,...

I am going to head back to square 4 me thinks. Yes I am a c25k graduate and yes...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Lay off the gin

🙄😂

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 flop!

So, I have many excuses for this! Shock horror I was up until 1AM last night & perhaps had a few too many gins.😱 Despite this and debating with myself...

So, I have many excuses for this! Shock horror I was up until 1AM last night & ...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting out

Looking to start C25K just wondered if there is anyone else local to me starting out as well.

Looking to start C25K just wondered if there is anyone else local to me starting...

njc222

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

This is the 2nd time I have attempted C25K but this is the furthest I have got. Just completed Week 5 run 2. A bit nervous about run 3 as it is a jump to 20...

This is the 2nd time I have attempted C25K but this is the furthest I have got. ...

HJES

•6 years ago

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Back to School, so a Wee(k) of Learning

It’s been an interesting week. My boys are fully back in to the swing of things at school now so I can get my routine back on track. My aim is to find new...

It’s been an interesting week. My boys are fully back in to the swing of things...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6D3

Wow!!! This was bloody hard... 25 mins run... I didn’t realise this was coming today 🤦🏽‍♀️ Tried a new location as well as the 25 min run. Inclines and...

Wow!!! This was bloody hard... 25 mins run... I didn’t realise this was coming t...

Fitterhazeleyes_23

Graduate•6 years ago

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Why 20 mins on Couch to 5K on week 5 run 3

I can’t undestand why there is such a jump from 8 mins run on Week 5 run 2 to 20 min run on week 5 run 3 Any ideas?

I can’t undestand why there is such a jump from 8 mins run on Week 5 run 2 to 20...

Walthair

•6 years ago

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Why 20 mins on Couch to 5K on week 5 run 3

I can’t undestand why there is such a jump from 8 mins run on Week 5 run 2 to 20 min run on week 5 run 3 Any ideas?

I can’t undestand why there is such a jump from 8 mins run on Week 5 run 2 to 20...

Walthair

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Just finished week it was tough but I managed it. Week 3 looks like it’s gonna be hard but I will persevere. One of the problems I have is no matter which...

Just finished week it was tough but I managed it. Week 3 looks like it’s gonna b...

Selki

•6 years ago

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Grad-u-ated 😀😀😀😀

Just finished W9R3. Three 30 min runs this week: 5.1K, 5.05km and 5.3km (the first two runs on holiday in Cornwall on a route with >80m of ascent). Done it!

Just finished W9R3. Three 30 min runs this week: 5.1K, 5.05km and 5.3km (the fi...

Dotson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goodbye Week 1

Ran with the group but I was a bit late so had 1 more jog to do while everyone else were on their warmdown walk. I was also accompanied by my youngest son who...

Ran with the group but I was a bit late so had 1 more jog to do while everyone e...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run

I’ve just completed my first run in so long. I really struggled but made it. I can’t see how it can get better, it just seems so hard. I suffer with chronic...

I’ve just completed my first run in so long. I really struggled but made it. I c...

Pinkflamingos

•6 years ago

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Parkrun question ......

I ran my 2nd parkrun this morning and used MapMyRun again like I’ve been doing for a while now. I was encouraged at the end when I checked my stats and found...

I ran my 2nd parkrun this morning and used MapMyRun again like I’ve been doing f...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated again

I've done it (again). I'm so pleased with the fact that I have completed the c25k programme. I did it last year and then had to have 10 months off after an...

I've done it (again). I'm so pleased with the fact that I have completed the c25...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gorgeous day for it

Close to 6k on the hill I often walk, with walking breaks (and cool down) thrown in and a couple of stops as well. Dogs behaved beautifully and everyone had...

Close to 6k on the hill I often walk, with walking breaks (and cool down) thrown...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 completed

Today completed the final run feeling fantastic, the app is really good. I took extra days in between run, so more than 9 weeks to complete :) . I am really...

Today completed the final run feeling fantastic, the app is really good. I took ...

dijoxavier

•6 years ago

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W7R1 run today turned into 5k

Having felt relatively comfortable with my W6R3 last Thursday, I found that the timed runs were holding me back to some extent, so today I set the gym...

Having felt relatively comfortable with my W6R3 last Thursday, I found that the ...

Olympiad

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Graduated!

Post-Jeff and Lisa run

Week 4 Run 2

W8R2 🎼🎵gimme that toot toot. Lemme give you that beep beep...

Race day tomorrow!

Run 1 Week 1.Not ran for over 35 years

People who have graduated

W1R3 Done ✅

Just finished week 3

W1R1 completed!

My first positive post!

Graduated today!!

Not quite square 1 but...

Lay off the gin

W9R2 flop!

Starting out

Week 5 run 2

Back to School, so a Wee(k) of Learning

W6D3

Why 20 mins on Couch to 5K on week 5 run 3

Why 20 mins on Couch to 5K on week 5 run 3

Week 2

Grad-u-ated 😀😀😀😀

Goodbye Week 1

First run

Parkrun question ......

Graduated again

Gorgeous day for it

W9R3 completed

W7R1 run today turned into 5k

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