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A little reminder, we have had reports of personal messages asking for money - what to do.

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Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can Do It!

This is for all the over 60, overweight, ‘always hated running people’ doing the C25K . Three months ago that was me, (well, I’m still over 60 and still...

This is for all the over 60, overweight, ‘always hated running people’ doing the...

Genealogist

Graduate•6 years ago

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What a difference

Wow what a difference it makes when you have a break!!! I decided to give myself a Christmas break from running 🏃‍♀️. Firstly because of work I just couldn’t...

Wow what a difference it makes when you have a break!!! I decided to give mysel...

SarahBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling amazing.

Was slightly worried about w7.r1 but yes, last night I did it. Bring on w7 r2.

Lorraine23

•6 years ago

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W4r3 wobbly joggly

Morning all! As some of you may know, I had a few too many glasses of whisky last night. It was good quality stuff and I was full of mellow warm fuzziness,...

Morning all! As some of you may know, I had a few too many glasses of whisky las...

ktsok

Graduate•6 years ago

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Long runs

Apparently I am a runner now ! Week 6 in the bag 😁 but not easily. Worst week so far. Iam really struggling with the long runs. Any advice please? So want...

Apparently I am a runner now ! Week 6 in the bag 😁 but not easily. Worst week ...

couchwheelie

Graduate•6 years ago

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for all the NON GRADUATES

Hello everyone like me. I look at all the posts from Graduates and think that I will never be one. However, there are 5,000 of them and 60,000 of us so we are...

Hello everyone like me. I look at all the posts from Graduates and think that I ...

mafee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Glorious day for a run - new route

It is a couple of months since I have run (walking everyday with Squiggy of course). Sorting out things in our new home, family visiting, walking holiday,...

It is a couple of months since I have run (walking everyday with Squiggy of cour...

skysue16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rain!

I ran on Boxing Day and only managed a measly 15 minutes before my legs were empty - not so great and most likely due to the excess of food and alcohol the...

I ran on Boxing Day and only managed a measly 15 minutes before my legs were emp...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

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All the gear and no idea!

Had a couple of months off - combination of injury, friends coming to stay, two family bereavements, four wakes/funerals and a heavy cold. So started back on...

Had a couple of months off - combination of injury, friends coming to stay, two ...

Teresa1632

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bad knee

Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a lovely Christmas 🎄 I started jogging again BUT something happened to my knee 😭 It locks if I crouch or kneel and when I'm...

Hi everyone, Hope you've all had a lovely Christmas 🎄 I started jogging again B...

LittleLauren

•6 years ago

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Second time round too

Hi I'm 50 too in 10 months time and this will be my second attempt too. I can't wait to get started again. Just getting rid of the Xmas food so there's no...

Hi I'm 50 too in 10 months time and this will be my second attempt too. I can't ...

Banksy23

Graduate•6 years ago

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GAINING WEIGHT?

If you saw my last post, you'll know I just finished week 6 of couch to 5k. I weighed myself today and noticed I've gained nearly 7lb since beginning the...

If you saw my last post, you'll know I just finished week 6 of couch to 5k. I we...

BethanDavies

•6 years ago

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My knees.

Good morning guys. I'm currently on W4R4 and my knees are starting to hurt a tad. Has anyone any advice? It would be appreciated. Thanks Sean. X

Good morning guys. I'm currently on W4R4 and my knees are starting to hurt a tad...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Addiction or motivated?

So was thinking about this the other day.... when you ‘need’ to go for a run - isn’t that addictive behaviour?!!! Anyway, thought about it again today after...

So was thinking about this the other day.... when you ‘need’ to go for a run - i...

DeeTray

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch part nailed!

Started C25K on Boxing Day. I've nailed the couch part. Run 1 was ok. Run 2 tomorrow.

Started C25K on Boxing Day. I've nailed the couch part. Run 1 was ok. Run 2 t...

Beddie

•6 years ago

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W7 R1 plod

Ran today after a very busy day at work which involved walking up and down six flights of stairs several times. So to say I didn't feel like it was an...

Ran today after a very busy day at work which involved walking up and down six f...

Bright-spark

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oops. Due to run tomorrow morn...

Oops. Due to run tomorrow morning and I have drunk surplus whisky and eaten surplus cheese... don’t think this was in Michael Johnson’s training schedule 😬

Oops. Due to run tomorrow morning and I have drunk surplus whisky and eaten surp...

ktsok

Graduate•6 years ago

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Festive Mantra 8

Everyone needs a running buddy sometimes. So here comes Frosty the Snowman to keep us all company ! Frosty the Snowman Was a most unhappy soul With a...

Everyone needs a running buddy sometimes. So here comes Frosty the Snowman to ke...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runner’s Knee

Got to W8R1 and no complaints. Did this run Xmas Day and was very impressed with myself running 28mins. Woke up yesterday though with a sore right knee. It...

Got to W8R1 and no complaints. Did this run Xmas Day and was very impressed wit...

Pollyanna24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running for sanity

I haven’t run or entered into any kind of sporty activity since 2003. Earlier this year I met who I hoped would be my forever lady. Sadly as of the 22nd of...

I haven’t run or entered into any kind of sporty activity since 2003. Earlier th...

Harry998

•6 years ago

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Post Xmas Run

Cor after all that eating I done and all that Gin I drank I didn't think I'd have it in me to start week 5. But I did it this morning. It was early. It was...

Cor after all that eating I done and all that Gin I drank I didn't think I'd hav...

BirdyRose

•6 years ago

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W5R3

I did it! I read all the post this morning about just tackling W5R3 head on but not to rush it. It was a slower pace than my other days but I bloody did it......

I did it! I read all the post this morning about just tackling W5R3 head on but ...

Ploddingmum

•6 years ago

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Christmas Present or.... Punishment?

Well, wondering what to do now Couch has been completed again, I was about to fall into that famous old Slough of Despond, also known as Why Bother? And then...

Well, wondering what to do now Couch has been completed again, I was about to fa...

Duddles

Graduate•6 years ago

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WEEK 6 COMPLETE.. HELLO WEEK 7!

I did it! I ran 25 straight minutes and it was a breeze. I thoroughly enjoyed this run, more so than the 20 minute run of week 5. I'm a few hours away from...

I did it! I ran 25 straight minutes and it was a breeze. I thoroughly enjoyed th...

BethanDavies

•6 years ago

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New here! week 1 run 3 complete

despite it being christmas I decided to start c25k and week 1 is finally done! it was DIFFICULT as i've not run since i was in school and am morbidly obese...

despite it being christmas I decided to start c25k and week 1 is finally done! i...

Captainlokii

•6 years ago

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Delay !!

Just about to start week 9 and wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got a cough and the sniffles. I’ll see how I feel in the morning but I think I’ll be delaying W9R1...

Just about to start week 9 and wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got a cough and the sn...

Erddig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated today!!!!

Not sure who is more surprised by me being able to run non-stop for 30 mins - me or the family! Anyway only gone and done it - just need to make it...

Not sure who is more surprised by me being able to run non-stop for 30 mins - m...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•6 years ago

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To park run or not to park run?

So I am ( fingers and toes crossed) on course to graduate on New Years Day - not the end of the world if it doesn’t happen but still feels so good to be at the...

So I am ( fingers and toes crossed) on course to graduate on New Years Day - not...

Zaza0309

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 - yay still going.

Having had a really bad run on Christmas Day (W3 R4) I was dreading today but I had been given proper running kit for Christmas - including something to put...

Having had a really bad run on Christmas Day (W3 R4) I was dreading today but I...

mafee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

A little reminder, we have had reports of personal messages asking for money - what to do.

Can Do It!

What a difference

Feeling amazing.

W4r3 wobbly joggly

Long runs

for all the NON GRADUATES

Glorious day for a run - new route

Rain!

All the gear and no idea!

Bad knee

Second time round too

GAINING WEIGHT?

My knees.

Addiction or motivated?

Couch part nailed!

W7 R1 plod

Oops. Due to run tomorrow morn...

Festive Mantra 8

Runner’s Knee

Running for sanity

Post Xmas Run

W5R3

Christmas Present or.... Punishment?

WEEK 6 COMPLETE.. HELLO WEEK 7!

New here! week 1 run 3 complete

Delay !!

Graduated today!!!!

To park run or not to park run?

Week 4 - yay still going.

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