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W9R1

Only 2 more runs to graduation! My first 30 minute run ... ever. I'm amazed – this plan really does work! Today's run was the furthest and fastest paced so...

Only 2 more runs to graduation! My first 30 minute run ... ever. I'm amazed – th...

Ibex

Graduate•6 years ago

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Clothing

Just wanted a bit of advice about clothing now the weather is edging out of summer, what would you recommend for running in rain or colder weather? I have...

Just wanted a bit of advice about clothing now the weather is edging out of summ...

Ffit21

•6 years ago

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Running

Hi everybody I have just graduated today so pleased with myself now just to prepare myself for my first ever 10k 30th September for teenage cancer trust

Hi everybody I have just graduated today so pleased with myself now just to prep...

Gaynor1harvey

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Get in!!!! Ran for 16 mins can’t believe I’m doing this. I feel so euphoric!!!!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Get in!!!! Ran for 16 mins can’t believe I’m doing this. I feel so euphoric!!!!...

Ffit21

•6 years ago

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Week 8 finally done

Well that was a slog but finally got there, failed run 1 but nailed it 2nd time, failed run 2 massively so bad that I only got to about 15 minutes, but again I...

Well that was a slog but finally got there, failed run 1 but nailed it 2nd time,...

JT22

Graduate•6 years ago

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Listening to my body!

So, I graduated a few weeks ago and have been happily pootling along doing 5K three times a week in around 37 minutes. Today, I decided to up my pace, I...

So, I graduated a few weeks ago and have been happily pootling along doing 5K th...

Manxmezzo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay managed W2R1

Part time working means I have Fridays and Mondays off. Although this week I did work Monday as well. So glad I was able to get week 2 started ! 😊😊😊🏃‍♀️

Part time working means I have Fridays and Mondays off. Although this week I did...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•6 years ago

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End of week 1

Hi everyone. Small question . Just completed my first 3 runs on week one. Via the app as the run weeks progress is there somewhere to time yourself / record...

Hi everyone. Small question . Just completed my first 3 runs on week one. Via t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Shin splints

Hi I’m on week 2 and every time I do a run my leg starts to hurt. Does anyone know how to over come this please

Hi I’m on week 2 and every time I do a run my leg starts to hurt. Does anyone kn...

Jennypenny52

•6 years ago

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Today is a good day.

Finally graduated!!!!!! After a few injury related hiccups along the way and starting the process about 4 times I have achieved my goal. I actually carried on...

Finally graduated!!!!!! After a few injury related hiccups along the way and sta...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post 5K

Once I get to 5K (hopefully!) What is the best way to progress to 10K ? To do it sensibly

Once I get to 5K (hopefully!) What is the best way to progress to 10K ? To do i...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 started!!!

Wow the weeks are flying by! I feel like today was the first real push - funny how you look forward to the smaller runs for a rest but they were the runs you...

Wow the weeks are flying by! I feel like today was the first real push - funny ...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

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Round and round the husband...

...in figure of eight loops so I could get to 1k while we walked the dogs this morning. Not the first time and it won’t be the last. On the app it looks...

...in figure of eight loops so I could get to 1k while we walked the dogs this m...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 ✅ WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT POSSIBLE?!

This time 4 weeks ago, I was struggling to complete W1. I’ve just done the 20min jog that comes at the end of W5 and literally can’t believe it. 0-5 mins ......

This time 4 weeks ago, I was struggling to complete W1. I’ve just done the 20min...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run in Cyprus ✅

Well priorities have well and truly changed for me. I usually notice the hotel gym at the end of the holiday but had to seek it out on day 1 as my running day...

Well priorities have well and truly changed for me. I usually notice the hotel g...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

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A big thank you

I graduated today and couldn't have done it without you all. I have never posted but after each run, or when my confidence has wobbled you have all been there...

I graduated today and couldn't have done it without you all. I have never poste...

Rumur

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done the 5k ...... C25K

Considering 10 weeks ago I'd never run very happy and with a 28:56 time doubly so! Things I learnt ... - don't be self-conscious. I thought the sight of a...

Considering 10 weeks ago I'd never run very happy and with a 28:56 time doubly s...

RoundAndRoundThePark

Graduate•6 years ago

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You know you are a real runner when...

Since doing the C25k I have been using the one pair of (pristine white) running socks, washing, drying and getting them ready for the next outing. Yesterday I...

Since doing the C25k I have been using the one pair of (pristine white) running ...

Teresa1632

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

My early morning run. I think I now know what early morning runners enjoy. The fresh air and quiet. In my local park there were a few dog walkers and walkers....

My early morning run. I think I now know what early morning runners enjoy. The f...

MVBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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Twenty minutes 😁

The infamous W5R3 and I had an appointment this morning. I left the house at 6:30, after a not very good night (worried about the husband, who has teeth...

The infamous W5R3 and I had an appointment this morning. I left the house at 6:3...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

I did it, and did it in the morning before my day! I was surprised I wasn’t shattered by lunchtime! But i must admit i turned around early there was no way, no...

I did it, and did it in the morning before my day! I was surprised I wasn’t shat...

Shmelany

•6 years ago

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Choon!

An unexpected joy of getting back into my running after an absence of (ahem!) 6 months is that I'm rediscovering the tunes I had put on my iPod shuffle ages...

An unexpected joy of getting back into my running after an absence of (ahem!) 6 ...

Nobbywatts

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run to the sun 😎

This fresh morning air certainly wakes you up and the warm up walk is getting faster! No problem once the trotting begins though 😳 Today I tried my hand at a...

This fresh morning air certainly wakes you up and the warm up walk is getting fa...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Addicted

I completed the programme! Dreaded every run and hated every run, though the feeling after each was great. Just waiting on sponsored park run so I could pack...

I completed the programme! Dreaded every run and hated every run, though the fee...

CJ7262

•6 years ago

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First time poster.

First time poster. After a couple of months of lacklustre attempts, I've just completed week 2 of C25K. Feeling good although a little tight in places. Mapped...

First time poster. After a couple of months of lacklustre attempts, I've just co...

Uncle_Blubbaria

•6 years ago

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FEELING GOOD!

Had one of the best runs EVER today. No idea what I did differently, but boy it was amazing! Starting the day on a high. 🤸

Had one of the best runs EVER today. No idea what I did differently, but boy it ...

Fioona

•6 years ago

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Rashes!!

Has anyone else had rashes, mainly on the shoulders and upper arms and a bit on the thighs. I did wonder if it was the nylon clothing reacting to sweat. Mind...

Has anyone else had rashes, mainly on the shoulders and upper arms and a bit on ...

BriC18

•6 years ago

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I’m new

Hello lovely people I’m new to this forum and advise on how to start running will be appreciated and valued thank you!

Hello lovely people I’m new to this forum and advise on how to start running wil...

Foreverfriends

•6 years ago

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W1r3 done

I did w1r3 last night, i was surprised when she said the 1st 60 seconds was up i could have easily kept going, by the last 60 seconds i was tired but still...

I did w1r3 last night, i was surprised when she said the 1st 60 seconds was up i...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done.

3rd run this morning. Again ran round a football pitch to ease the ankle. Bring on week 4. The added fact I think I've now lost a stone makes it sweater....

3rd run this morning. Again ran round a football pitch to ease the ankle. Bring...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W9R1

Clothing

Running

Week 4 Run 1

Week 8 finally done

Listening to my body!

Yay managed W2R1

End of week 1

Shin splints

Today is a good day.

Post 5K

Week 4 started!!!

Round and round the husband...

W5R3 ✅ WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT POSSIBLE?!

1st run in Cyprus ✅

A big thank you

Done the 5k ...... C25K

You know you are a real runner when...

Week 9 run 1

Twenty minutes 😁

Week 1 run 2

Choon!

Run to the sun 😎

Addicted

First time poster.

FEELING GOOD!

Rashes!!

I’m new

W1r3 done

Week 3 done.

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