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W6R1

Just getting me gear on to go out do this 😁👍

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Head torch recommendations

Well, the nights are getting dark and clocks go back in a weeks time. I live in a fairly small village and will soon run out of street lit roads. Does anyone...

Well, the nights are getting dark and clocks go back in a weeks time. I live in ...

walks_now_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - 30 MINUTES!

Easily the best run i've ever done. It felt amazing, I'm very happy I've made it to 30 minutes! Looking forward to the last official two runs :D

Easily the best run i've ever done. It felt amazing, I'm very happy I've made it...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9 run 3!

That's it, I've done it. I can't believe, I've managed to complete this programme! Although I'm very slow and not up to the 5k yet I'm just so chuffed with...

That's it, I've done it. I can't believe, I've managed to complete this programm...

SD61

Graduate•6 years ago

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Red wine

I am a little too fond of a glass or two of wine in the evening, however I also want to be as fit and healthy as I can be. Are the two compatible. I don't find...

I am a little too fond of a glass or two of wine in the evening, however I also ...

Justinerose

•6 years ago

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Something happened...

So I’m buzzing because I finished week 3 tonight and can run now without stopping. However... when I was outside in a not so lit area of the path, someone...

So I’m buzzing because I finished week 3 tonight and can run now without stoppin...

jessm_01

•6 years ago

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Wk6R3 ticked off

What a really nice morning to finish my week six 25 minute run...last five minutes we're heavy but no pain no gain!!!! All long runs with no intervals now so...

What a really nice morning to finish my week six 25 minute run...last five minut...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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w9r1 monday

cant wait

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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The years are unforgiving.....

Haven't run for over 30 years (since 1h52' half marathon) but contrary to my expectations I'm really enjoying C25K. Big thanks to the organizers! I must be the...

Haven't run for over 30 years (since 1h52' half marathon) but contrary to my exp...

tomattab

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation! W9R3 complete

I did it!! A few more than 9 weeks but my last run is complete. I have grown and changing more during this journey than in the last several years. I am excited...

I did it!! A few more than 9 weeks but my last run is complete. I have grown and...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Why the big jump from 2x 8 minutes to a full 20 min run??? Then back again to 8min in week 6?? I can't run 20 min no way it's too long for where I am now....

Why the big jump from 2x 8 minutes to a full 20 min run??? Then back again to 8m...

labadoque

•6 years ago

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w6r2 Bam!!

What a beautiful late autumn afternoon. Dimply had to leave the treadmill for just the second time in the programme for my w6r2 run. First five minutes tough...

What a beautiful late autumn afternoon. Dimply had to leave the treadmill for ju...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k parkrun smashed 🎓

I graduated from my running 🏃‍♀️ group today doing my first ever parkrun - absolutely loved it and did it in 34.54 I’m totally buzzing 🙋🏼‍♀️ #thisgirlcan

I graduated from my running 🏃‍♀️ group today doing my first ever parkrun - abso...

Julielongdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help please

I’ve finish c25k and I been run some 5k I warm up before running but as soon as I start running my left ankle goes very tight and sore but as soon as I stop...

I’ve finish c25k and I been run some 5k I warm up before running but as soon as ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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W7R7 I did it!

After a rubbish week at work I wasn’t particularly looking forward to today’s W7R7. I had a brief rest for 20 secs about 18 mins in but managed to run it all....

After a rubbish week at work I wasn’t particularly looking forward to today’s W7...

Sunshinenearly50

•6 years ago

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Week 8

Hi everyone! Today I have completed the final run of week 8. Third time running for 28 minutes however, I must say it was the most difficult run so far! And...

Hi everyone! Today I have completed the final run of week 8. Third time running...

pzawa

•6 years ago

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2nd run differences!

Hey hoo! So my second run just ended five minutes ago! Mon to weds I just walked/jogged up and down the house with my music blaring. It was fun and worked up a...

Hey hoo! So my second run just ended five minutes ago! Mon to weds I just walked...

CrimsonMama

•6 years ago

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20 mins done !!

So cannot believe that I managed to complete run 3 of Week 5 ! When I first started I was so out of breath trying to keep going for 60 seconds , I am so...

So cannot believe that I managed to complete run 3 of Week 5 ! When I first star...

Davie623

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thank you Healthunlocked, from the Admins.

I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due and thanking people. I realise we often talk about this wonderful platform but we never really...

I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due and thanking people. I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5r2 done👏🏽

First half felt like a push😳. Second half felt OK and at the end I could have gone on🏃🏽‍♀️. Maybe one day I’ll look like the emoji! For now I’m happy to be...

First half felt like a push😳. Second half felt OK and at the end I could have g...

happymothing

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Day 1 goal complete!

Day one complete, 10 miles tomorrow:)

Dg_w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Roll on tomorrow

So..... I haven’t run or exercised in almost a week due to other commitments. Can’t wait to get back to it and hopefully I’ll manage ok, keep everything...

So..... I haven’t run or exercised in almost a week due to other commitments. Ca...

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mixed feelings on W3R3

So today I headed off to potter round Holkham Park in the sunshine in the wake of all the other Park Runners. I thought I'd do the W3R3 podcast and then decide...

So today I headed off to potter round Holkham Park in the sunshine in the wake o...

Dazeydog

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 done and just done W2 R1

Hi everyone. I'm not a running person but like walking and hiking with the dogs. In 2002 I PRINTED (how things have changed) a training program to do Race...

Hi everyone. I'm not a running person but like walking and hiking with the dogs...

Circle_On_Legs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park Run BurySt Edwards Newton Park

Finally achieved my first park run 🏃‍♀️ amazing for a 57 yr old !😉

Robert128

•6 years ago

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Sad. Sore. Determined.

I need help (again!) pretty please .... Today is only w1r2, and I’ve been looking forward to it since my first run on Tuesday! I woke up this morning with a...

I need help (again!) pretty please .... Today is only w1r2, and I’ve been look...

MindyMcCready

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Running & stuff, post hangover

Just started week 2, kind of messed it up because of work, I’m guessing your supposed to just carry on into the following to catch up? Felt a bit easier after...

Just started week 2, kind of messed it up because of work, I’m guessing your sup...

Blueroseareabring

•6 years ago

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My view today for my run 🏃‍♀️

My running view

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R3 Did I actually just run for 20 minutes !!!

I’m sat here still trying to process that I actually got through this run. I’m not going to lie it was hard my head told me from the off that I could not do it...

I’m sat here still trying to process that I actually got through this run. I’m n...

AmandaButterfly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Deal and Walmer seafront park run

My first park run in quite a while. I ran with a friend which I’ve never done before. I needed a pee from the off- why can’t park runs start at public toilets?...

My first park run in quite a while. I ran with a friend which I’ve never done be...

Pippatong

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W6R1

Head torch recommendations

W9R1 - 30 MINUTES!

Wk9 run 3!

Red wine

Something happened...

Wk6R3 ticked off

w9r1 monday

The years are unforgiving.....

Graduation! W9R3 complete

Week 5 run 3

w6r2 Bam!!

5k parkrun smashed 🎓

Help please

W7R7 I did it!

Week 8

2nd run differences!

20 mins done !!

Thank you Healthunlocked, from the Admins.

Wk5r2 done👏🏽

Day 1 goal complete!

Roll on tomorrow

Mixed feelings on W3R3

W1 done and just done W2 R1

Park Run BurySt Edwards Newton Park

Sad. Sore. Determined.

Running & stuff, post hangover

My view today for my run 🏃‍♀️

W5 R3 Did I actually just run for 20 minutes !!!

Deal and Walmer seafront park run

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