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PostGrad run 1

I’m going to keep posting until I get to 5km so that I’ve got a record of my progress Graduation run on Monday - 34mins jog, 4.3km inc warm up. Today’s run...

I’m going to keep posting until I get to 5km so that I’ve got a record of my pro...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3

Well I’ve done it!! I’ve completed C25K ...I’m amazed but I’ve enjoyed myself ...I even feel a little teary at finishing my last run. I’m still no where near...

Well I’ve done it!! I’ve completed C25K ...I’m amazed but I’ve enjoyed myself .....

Anna675

Graduate•5 years ago

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Want to inspire some new runners in the New Year

Here is our chance. Public Health for England are looking for YOU! I am convinced we are some of the most inspirational runners around and they are asking for...

Here is our chance. Public Health for England are looking for YOU! I am convince...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R2

Question. If you’re finding a level tough, can you keep doing that week until you find it easier before you move on?

Question. If you’re finding a level tough, can you keep doing that week until yo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Runner to retire

I thought hard and long about this don’t want to do it but I going to retire from running my ankle and calf are not up to it and don’t want any more damage so...

I thought hard and long about this don’t want to do it but I going to retire fro...

Garden17

•5 years ago

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Nike Run Club

Nearing the end of Wk 1 as a graduate of C25K. I can highly recommend Nike Run Club. The headspace run is brilliant to clear your head at the end of a busy...

Nearing the end of Wk 1 as a graduate of C25K. I can highly recommend Nike Run C...

CoatdykeSorted

•5 years ago

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Last Interval Run

So today will be my last interval run and it feels a bit scary.

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 done

Week 4 completed a day later than planned due to removal of wisdom teeth, mouth still bloody hurts Anyway did last run in gym and even managed to sprint for...

Week 4 completed a day later than planned due to removal of wisdom teeth, mouth ...

Jimbojetset

•5 years ago

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YES!! W3r2 ✅

I did it, I got out there and completed the run. Again I feel good. Looking forward to finishing week 3 on Sunday. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I did it, I got out there and completed the run. Again I feel good. Looking forw...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Weeks 2, 3 and 4 😱

Quick update, week 2 finished happy with the third run in the bag, slightly nervous about week 3 and the 3 minute stint but weirdly found myself feeling like...

Quick update, week 2 finished happy with the third run in the bag, slightly ner...

Batbabe

•5 years ago

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W9R2 - Penultimate Run!

Neither the heavy rain or the gales were going to stop me doing this run earlier today. I donned my high vis waterproof, baseball cap and off I trotted. Did a...

Neither the heavy rain or the gales were going to stop me doing this run earlier...

MrsH1969

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7 R3

Well that’s week 7 in the bag, still hard but can’t believe how quick I’m recovering never been as fit as I am now. Roll on week 8 got graduation in my sights!

Well that’s week 7 in the bag, still hard but can’t believe how quick I’m recove...

muppedo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee news

Hi everyone, so yesterday I ran ... you won’t believe it, I did a week 1 run 🤨 my knee hurt by the end of the second to last run, so had to stop....

Hi everyone, so yesterday I ran ... you won’t believe it, I did a week 1 run 🤨 ...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Phone Holder

Evening fellow runners! I completed W8R2 this morning and the running armband which holds my phone has died. The velcro isn’t sticking anymore and I keep...

Evening fellow runners! I completed W8R2 this morning and the running armband wh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Difficult week

Hard this week. Started a new job in a new city and in an area I haven’t worked before - prison mental health. Very busy and not managing to drink as much...

Hard this week. Started a new job in a new city and in an area I haven’t worked ...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee tips

I’ve hurt my knee. Probably because I went mad and ran two days in a row. So now I’m really sad and need to take a few days off til it sorts itself out. I am...

I’ve hurt my knee. Probably because I went mad and ran two days in a row. So now...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Started at last!

Having delayed and delayed and then waited until I could summon up the energy to go out and get some half respectable gear and sort out my phone holder and...

Having delayed and delayed and then waited until I could summon up the energy t...

strollguy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 great success!

I'll be honest: W6R3 was the first run I failed. Five minutes in something just wasn't right. My legs seemed anchored to the ground by lead weights, each step...

I'll be honest: W6R3 was the first run I failed. Five minutes in something just...

SofaTuber

•5 years ago

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Advice required please

Hi im about to start wk3. Finding it hard but determined to do it. I also do about 3 spin classes a week. So only have 1 day off exercise a week. Is that ok?

Hi im about to start wk3. Finding it hard but determined to do it. I also do abo...

Ukdebdow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wee 5k but got a question

Lovely wee 5k around home this morning with the hills. 26min dead, happy that I'm being consitant. When I started this all, I only had to look at my trainers...

Lovely wee 5k around home this morning with the hills. 26min dead, happy that I...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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The debut run...

Hello! Well, I succumbed to Black Friday consumerism and bought myself a Fitbit. And have been horribly enlightened as to how sedentary my life is and how...

Hello! Well, I succumbed to Black Friday consumerism and bought myself a Fitbit....

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R2. Second attempt and DONE

This tweet got me off my backside and the rerun of run 2 was a success 👍🏻 Feeling so much better than I was this morning 😊 #KeepOnRunning

This tweet got me off my backside and the rerun of run 2 was a success 👍🏻 Feel...

Dixie65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Done!

I have finally graduated! What a buzz. Took me longer than the 9 weeks but have been able to do the last 3 weeks on programme. Not quite hit the 5k, about 300m...

I have finally graduated! What a buzz. Took me longer than the 9 weeks but have ...

Yogaboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2

Out in the morning to do this run. I keep getting told I’m mad, as I’ve got to leave the house at 4.30 am. The earliest run so far. Am I looking forward to it?...

Out in the morning to do this run. I keep getting told I’m mad, as I’ve got to l...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

Have heard everything about this run. Some love it, some hate it. The majority say, take it slow, but as others have mentioned on here, I don't seem to be...

Have heard everything about this run. Some love it, some hate it. The majorit...

Pollyanna24

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just a run!

Nice run this morning with NRC's 'Just a run' guided run. Thanks for the recommendation UnfitNoMore. It was really good actually. My runs almost all...

Nice run this morning with NRC's 'Just a run' guided run. Thanks for the recomme...

Lapsedyogi

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hey

Hello everybody, Just joined this platform to get support and supporting others, yesterday did my first run on the app and then 2 sessions of 30 day fitness...

Hello everybody, Just joined this platform to get support and supporting others...

GriffindorLionqueen1

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Tired of Fibromyalgia Winning

I walk on a treadmill for 30 min a day, 5 days a week, and do some squats. That's all I can handle :( My doc and I have decided to change things up, get off...

I walk on a treadmill for 30 min a day, 5 days a week, and do some squats. That'...

Mumma5

•5 years ago

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W3R1

I cant believe I did it! First run of week 3 completed. My knees ache but I feel amazing. Next run not till next Tuesday but I'm now 7 runs in.... go me!

I cant believe I did it! First run of week 3 completed. My knees ache but I fee...

Wlanderson66

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Happy day!

My 21yo daughter messaged me to say she did her first c25k run today - out of the blue! I’d always loved the idea of running with my children as they grew up,...

My 21yo daughter messaged me to say she did her first c25k run today - out of th...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

PostGrad run 1

W9R3

Want to inspire some new runners in the New Year

W4R2

Runner to retire

Nike Run Club

Last Interval Run

Week 4 done

YES!! W3r2 ✅

Weeks 2, 3 and 4 😱

W9R2 - Penultimate Run!

W7 R3

Knee news

Phone Holder

Difficult week

Knee tips

Started at last!

W6R3 great success!

Advice required please

Wee 5k but got a question

The debut run...

W6R2. Second attempt and DONE

Week 9 Done!

W3R2

W5R3

Just a run!

Hey

Tired of Fibromyalgia Winning

W3R1

Happy day!

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