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W8R1

Well the thunderstorms last night cleared the air and lowered the temperature to 24C, but raised humidity to 90%! Like running in soup- I flaked a couple of...

Well the thunderstorms last night cleared the air and lowered the temperature to...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 - Here we go

So I finally took the plunge, after weeks of psyching myself up I have finally started my Couch to 5k plan. Did my first session of the first week today. Was...

So I finally took the plunge, after weeks of psyching myself up I have finally s...

Draven

•6 years ago

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Graduated! Yessss!

Completed the program this morning Ann's I'm pleased with myself. I'm doing a parkrun next week as well as a 10k at the end off the month. I can actually run....

Completed the program this morning Ann's I'm pleased with myself. I'm doing a pa...

kwamelong

•6 years ago

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Another 5k race under my belt.

Still running at funeral pace but got round in just over 35 mins. As I went round I pondered: 1. Why do they call these ‘Fun Runs’. I saw nothing funny and...

Still running at funeral pace but got round in just over 35 mins. As I went roun...

Teresa1632

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well that went fast...

I can't believe week 2 is already through. I did my last run yesterday evening. Two things occurred: I got my first stitch. It lasted about 10 seconds whilst I...

I can't believe week 2 is already through. I did my last run yesterday evening. ...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Only gone and done it!

So pleased that I’ve seen it through to the end. It’s true what they say running is just a argument between your body and mind. Keep going if you have just...

So pleased that I’ve seen it through to the end. It’s true what they say running...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yippppeeeee I've done it 😀

I have graduated today.. w9r3 done. I am over the moon and even jumped in the air with a fist pump when Laura said that's it 😂. My hubby ran with me......

I have graduated today.. w9r3 done. I am over the moon and even jumped in the ai...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Returning after a break- literally!

So, from nothing I’m up to running 25 mins... I’m really pleased with myself but then walk into my kitchen island and break my little toe- actually had it...

So, from nothing I’m up to running 25 mins... I’m really pleased with myself but...

A-n-d-r-e-a

•6 years ago

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Of course

Missed 5 days felt so bad so ran 2 mile today am away on holls and not back till Thursday guilt kicking in so gonna start week 6 again from scratch

Missed 5 days felt so bad so ran 2 mile today am away on holls and not back till...

dolcie06

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Don’t doubt the plan!

First rule of Couch to 5K club don’t doubt the plan. 29th July I couldn’t complete a full minute running! Today I beat the mountain of 20 mins.. anyone coming...

First rule of Couch to 5K club don’t doubt the plan. 29th July I couldn’t compl...

glentoran99

Graduate•6 years ago

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“Runner coming through”

“Runner coming though” they called as I made my way over the narrow footbridge towards a family on a dog walk around our local lake...I turned around to look...

“Runner coming though” they called as I made my way over the narrow footbridge t...

rancher

Graduate•6 years ago

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SPLAT

Currently working my way through a 4 week plan (after not doing any running over the summer) in preparation for a 5k in - oddly enough - 4 weeks time. Today...

Currently working my way through a 4 week plan (after not doing any running over...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st rule of Park Run - talk about Park Run, a lot...

So 20 months after a heart value replacement op immediately followed by complications causing a stroke, I've completed my first Park Run. Wey Hey! My time (as...

So 20 months after a heart value replacement op immediately followed by complica...

MatildasPb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Postgrad week 1 - park run 🌳 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🌳

Yay!!!! Completed my first park run today 🎉😁🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻🐌 was hoping to finish in 45 min or less (slow and steady) unofficial time was 39 mins woohoo!!...

Yay!!!! Completed my first park run today 🎉😁🏃🏼‍♀️🙌🏻🐌 was hoping to fini...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Parkrun: ✅ 🏃‍♀️❤️

Did it! 🙌👏😀 I’m so proud, and loved every minute. There were some killer hills which slowed my pace down a bit - but I kept running and completed it in...

Did it! 🙌👏😀 I’m so proud, and loved every minute. There were some killer hill...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run

I've now completed my 3rd park run. The first 2 were last september/October before I had to have an operation which stopped me from running for 10 months. I'm...

I've now completed my 3rd park run. The first 2 were last september/October befo...

Mandygecko

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 completed

Great to get week 1 in the bag and see Bury Girls Football team training on Goshen Fields. Molly loved it too! Although she did run into the pitch which was...

Great to get week 1 in the bag and see Bury Girls Football team training on Gosh...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Today I started Week 7. Had completed 25mins run on Thursday. Today I had to stop and take a break as I couldn’t get my breathing right. Felt disappointed...

Today I started Week 7. Had completed 25mins run on Thursday. Today I had to s...

Smurf18

•6 years ago

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Just graduated!

This morning I graduated with also my first park run. So Week 9 Run 3 was a very slow 45.03 but I did it! 😊 9 weeks ago I never thought this would have been...

This morning I graduated with also my first park run. So Week 9 Run 3 was a very...

Firsttimerunner12

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pyjamas and not tight jeans 👖

Ok just to be clear, I don’t run in neither pj’s or jeans 😆 but that’s how I would describe today’s run. Much much comfier like a pair of checked fleecy pjs...

Ok just to be clear, I don’t run in neither pj’s or jeans 😆 but that’s how I wo...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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I know I shouldn't, but I do.

It has been like this for 6 years and I simply can't let go. My old Merrell trail shoes are just too comfortable. The uppers are coming away, a hole in each...

It has been like this for 6 years and I simply can't let go. My old Merrell trai...

Peter101

•6 years ago

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Gotta make it Super September

Chanting 'I CAN do this - This is for ME' I nailed W3R3 #2. I didn't feel confident that I was ready to move on so repeated the last W3 run, then only went and...

Chanting 'I CAN do this - This is for ME' I nailed W3R3 #2. I didn't feel confid...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Pear 🍐 shaped week

I take it I am not the only one who’s week goes belly up re work and family commitments! 2 of 3 runs completed as of this morning meaning I need to do 3rd...

I take it I am not the only one who’s week goes belly up re work and family comm...

GTTOBS

•6 years ago

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Some forum stats I wanted to share

I thought I would share some metrics with you today. I keep saying how much we have grown but the metrics we get show us the volume of how much. Thank you...

I thought I would share some metrics with you today. I keep saying how much we ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Birthday graduation? Don't mind if I do

I've been imagining being able to write this post for weeks, and now I'm here I don't quite know what to say. My strongest memory of PE at school is me being...

I've been imagining being able to write this post for weeks, and now I'm here I ...

Runip

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park Run done!!!

Three months ago I couldn’t run to the end of the street and this morning I did my first 5k Park run. I kept a steady pace and didn’t stop once - so proud -...

Three months ago I couldn’t run to the end of the street and this morning I did ...

Bigannie46

•6 years ago

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Running on a treadmill

My daughter persuaded me to let her join the teen gym at our local sports centre. We are going this afternoon for a family session. I’ve decided to try doing a...

My daughter persuaded me to let her join the teen gym at our local sports centre...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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W3R2 still hanging in there!

Went out this morning early in beautiful weather. Surprisingly tired after the first 90 second run so slowed down for the 3 minutes and it was much easier. A...

Went out this morning early in beautiful weather. Surprisingly tired after the f...

Latecomer

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - smashed it...

...and then some. Did today’s run as my first ever park run. Was only supposed to run for 20 minutes, but when my favourite running song (Party Hard by...

...and then some. Did today’s run as my first ever park run. Was only supposed...

kriswhoruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run2

This one was so much easier. Didn't stress over breathing. Just got on and did it. At the end I didn't look or sound like a steam train. I did this it in on...

This one was so much easier. Didn't stress over breathing. Just got on and did i...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

W8R1

Week 1 - Here we go

Graduated! Yessss!

Another 5k race under my belt.

Well that went fast...

Only gone and done it!

Yippppeeeee I've done it 😀

Returning after a break- literally!

Of course

Don’t doubt the plan!

“Runner coming through”

SPLAT

1st rule of Park Run - talk about Park Run, a lot...

Postgrad week 1 - park run 🌳 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🌳

First Parkrun: ✅ 🏃‍♀️❤️

Park run

Week 1 completed

Week 7 run 1

Just graduated!

Pyjamas and not tight jeans 👖

I know I shouldn't, but I do.

Gotta make it Super September

Pear 🍐 shaped week

Some forum stats I wanted to share

Birthday graduation? Don't mind if I do

First Park Run done!!!

Running on a treadmill

W3R2 still hanging in there!

W5R3 - smashed it...

Week 4 run2

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