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Time flies when you’re having fun!

Back in the saddle today with a nice easy 5k after junior parkrun and then got a nice achievement for 6 months of running in a row (though I did start at the...

Back in the saddle today with a nice easy 5k after junior parkrun and then got a...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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I now have Week 2 in the bag but still feel anxious

Have totally surprised myself and managed to complete the second week. I am always very reluctant to run as I don't enjoy it, never have. But I am feeling a...

Have totally surprised myself and managed to complete the second week. I am alwa...

katherinewestrop

•6 years ago

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Acknowledging how good you actually are

We all beat ourselves up every now and again, don’t we? I certainly do. The run was crap, I was slow, I couldn’t breathe, my legs didn’t work properly, that...

We all beat ourselves up every now and again, don’t we? I certainly do. The run ...

price74

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 - UGH!

Guess I was due a bad one, why does it happen? Well rested yesterday, actually looking forward to going out, legs felt good, thought I was going to fly....

Guess I was due a bad one, why does it happen? Well rested yesterday, actually l...

10Ked

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

OK so first run scheduled for today, had a nice sleep-in as hubby got up with the kids, then up straight into my running clothes and shoes and out the door....

OK so first run scheduled for today, had a nice sleep-in as hubby got up with t...

Batbabe

•6 years ago

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New Runner

Week one completed and feeling great, start week two tomorrow 😊

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2...

Had to delay this run for 9 days because of a bit of a bump in my car. Got hit in the rear whilst stationary. Been a bit battered and bruised but wanted to get...

Had to delay this run for 9 days because of a bit of a bump in my car. Got hit i...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Getting there..... it’s amazing

Just done W4R1 and i did it. Each time I complete a new weeks run I’m over the moon. I felt light headed and shaky and I drag myself home but I did it. I...

Just done W4R1 and i did it. Each time I complete a new weeks run I’m over the m...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gait Analysis

When I read posts of gait analysis and expensive trainers what sort of range of £££ am I realistically going to pay - I know it’s very dependent on my actual...

When I read posts of gait analysis and expensive trainers what sort of range of ...

cathsykes

•6 years ago

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Encouragement

I started three weeks ago and have just completed W2. Very pleased so far. Just thought I’d post to hopefully give encouragement to those who are worried about...

I started three weeks ago and have just completed W2. Very pleased so far. Just ...

Genealogist

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 in the bag and feeling good 👍

So pleased I got out today: had a 150mile round trip this morning for my son’s rugby match (they lost 🙁) but when we got in I got straight into my kit and out...

So pleased I got out today: had a 150mile round trip this morning for my son’s r...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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outside

my first outside run will be on wensday with a running club can do 5k+ on tredmill at 5.1mph 35 mins done all my c25k on tredmill

my first outside run will be on wensday with a running club can do 5k+ on tredmi...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Run

Hello Everyone, just did my first run. I wanted to stop half way but perseviered and have just completed it. So happy with myself.

Hello Everyone, just did my first run. I wanted to stop half way but perseviered...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Journey to 5k

Ran this morning after over a week of not running. It wasn't too bad, kept it slow and did the 30 minutes. Right now I average about 3.7k. I'm going to start...

Ran this morning after over a week of not running. It wasn't too bad, kept it sl...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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Defeated by W5R3...gutted!

Could do 10 minutes but not 20...drat! Another try tomorrow...I won't let it beat me, but, boy, this is a toughie. W6R1will feel like a real let up..when I...

Could do 10 minutes but not 20...drat! Another try tomorrow...I won't let it be...

Dazeydog

Graduate•6 years ago

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Over taken by a rough sleeper with a can of Stella, but the 20 minute run is conquered. W5 R3 DONE.

It looms like a cloud on the horizon when finishing week 4. 20 minutes of uninterrupted running. Despite all the niggling doubts taunting me, saying it's too...

It looms like a cloud on the horizon when finishing week 4. 20 minutes of uninte...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Yes!!!!!.

Week 1 run 3 complete. I'm proud of myself today. 😁😁😁

Lorraine23

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - OXYGEN PLEASE

Completed my first 30 minute run YAAAAY! Feeling super excellent and excited that I have 2 runs till graduation although I am going to repeat Week 9 until I...

Completed my first 30 minute run YAAAAY! Feeling super excellent and excited tha...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

run

anyone close to me who wants to run with me just asking am in stalybridge

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running is turning me grey! 😁

I've been a prude so far and kept away from temptation with the trainer 👟 porn. Needed a holiday clothes shop so it was a good enough excuse to order myself...

I've been a prude so far and kept away from temptation with the trainer 👟 porn....

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

W9R3 - We did it (and no flying pigs🐷🐷)

If someone had told me 10 weeks ago I'd be running 30 mins non-stop by November, dragging the hubby along with me, I'd have laughed, said they were mad and...

If someone had told me 10 weeks ago I'd be running 30 mins non-stop by November,...

TracyyBee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3. First run done. It does work.

My target is to do my first 5k run before the year end. I am on target so far. I am so determined to do the Park Run before my 66th birthday.

My target is to do my first 5k run before the year end. I am on target so far. I...

ArtJones

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Wk1 r3 in the bag! So when does this running malarkey get easier!?!?

Morning all, feeling a bit meh this morning but managed to get out for my run. Struggling with left leg shin pain and right hip pain. Is this normal or is...

Morning all, feeling a bit meh this morning but managed to get out for my run. S...

Phoenix_flames21

Graduate•6 years ago

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.08 seconds from 5k in 30 minutes!

A nice run last night and to my surprise I thought had actually achieved the 5k in 30 minutes!... but what is this? 0.8 seconds off? Nooooooo!!!! Graduation...

A nice run last night and to my surprise I thought had actually achieved the 5k ...

anionhills

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Here we go again!

Hi all. New to this forum & just about to start the C25K again for the third attempt. Hopefully no distractions this time, I need to get fit & lose a few...

Hi all. New to this forum & just about to start the C25K again for the third att...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

M.E. Will not beat me, no sir!!

So proud of myself today, was going to go for a run yesterday when my M.E. Reared it’s ugly head and decided I was going to have a crash day. So I took it slow...

So proud of myself today, was going to go for a run yesterday when my M.E. Reare...

CathyB123

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Wk6R3 completed

Have just completed week 6 run 3, 25 minute run. Can’t believe I’m doing this as just a few weeks ago 5minute runs were agony. Starting to believe I could...

Have just completed week 6 run 3, 25 minute run. Can’t believe I’m doing this as...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Time for a change

I have the BRAC 2 gene and have had a mastectomy and full hysterectomy to give me the best chance at a long and health life but realised that despite having...

I have the BRAC 2 gene and have had a mastectomy and full hysterectomy to give m...

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W8R2 Complete and the knees are OK

#couchto5k Week 8 Run 2 COMPLETE 🏃‍♂️ I got back out there and my god I feel sooooooooo much better for being out in that fresh air and getting the air into...

#couchto5k Week 8 Run 2 COMPLETE 🏃‍♂️ I got back out there and my god I feel s...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

fancy a run

anyone close to me who wants to run with me just asking am in stalybridge

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Time flies when you’re having fun!

I now have Week 2 in the bag but still feel anxious

Acknowledging how good you actually are

W7R2 - UGH!

W1R1

New Runner

W2R2...

Getting there..... it’s amazing

Gait Analysis

Encouragement

Week 3 run 1 in the bag and feeling good 👍

outside

First Run

Journey to 5k

Defeated by W5R3...gutted!

Over taken by a rough sleeper with a can of Stella, but the 20 minute run is conquered. W5 R3 DONE.

Yes!!!!!.

W9R1 - OXYGEN PLEASE

run

Running is turning me grey! 😁

W9R3 - We did it (and no flying pigs🐷🐷)

Week 3. First run done. It does work.

Wk1 r3 in the bag! So when does this running malarkey get easier!?!?

.08 seconds from 5k in 30 minutes!

Here we go again!

M.E. Will not beat me, no sir!!

Wk6R3 completed

Time for a change

W8R2 Complete and the knees are OK

fancy a run

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