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Week 1

Just completed 2nd run, week 1.

Cinderelly

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run...Walk 2

Well.. I ended up with Achilles Tendinitis, so pretty miserable after last Thursdays good start. but I don't want to give up, so briskly walked the route. It...

Well.. I ended up with Achilles Tendinitis, so pretty miserable after last Thurs...

Sparky59

•6 years ago

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Week 2 completed

I have just finished week 2. I honestly think that my running isn't much faster than the walking! 😂🚶Also my shins are hurting a little. Does anyone else have...

I have just finished week 2. I honestly think that my running isn't much faster ...

111970

•6 years ago

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😩very large lady update.

I completed w4r3 on Fri 15th and was chuffed to bits and looking forward to starting W5. Unfortunately over that weekend developed an extremely painful knee,...

I completed w4r3 on Fri 15th and was chuffed to bits and looking forward to star...

Twinkle2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

Tomorrow I start week nine and I can honestly say I really didn't think I would make it. Not without repeating a few weeks. But I have absolutely loved doing...

Tomorrow I start week nine and I can honestly say I really didn't think I would ...

Sopheve

•6 years ago

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W3R3 - for those who haven't run outside yet ...

.. this is why :) The old schedule went a bit out of kilter this week so I had to run today. Sunday is normally my sacred no exercise day but needs must. And...

.. this is why :) The old schedule went a bit out of kilter this week so I had t...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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New shoes great, weather not so great

I went to Edinburgh during the week and whilst there bought a pair of proper running shoes as well as some proper running clothes (now I have to keep running...

I went to Edinburgh during the week and whilst there bought a pair of proper run...

WindsweptRissa

•6 years ago

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Nervous Graduation. And then a bit more!

Well I never thought I'd get here. Being a 45 year old lifelong asthmatic that never ran in her life. I decided to graduate in style today. Nerve wracking but,...

Well I never thought I'd get here. Being a 45 year old lifelong asthmatic that n...

UlsterDiva

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Parkrun

Did my first parkrun yesterday and my first actual 5K having only managed about 4K in 30 minutes. It was great, really enjoyed it and coped with the extra...

Did my first parkrun yesterday and my first actual 5K having only managed about ...

Spikys_mum

Graduate•6 years ago

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5K this morning

I did another 5K this morning, 2 weeks since my last full 5K. Really enjoyed it and actually felt I could have carried on for another 1k. It was a minute...

I did another 5K this morning, 2 weeks since my last full 5K. Really enjoyed it ...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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Signed up Race for life will finish week 9 just in time 😁

I’m joining thousands of women across the UK and taking part in Race for Life 2018. Please sponsor me to help more mums, dads, grandparents, siblings and...

I’m joining thousands of women across the UK and taking part in Race for Life 20...

Emidaw

•6 years ago

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Can’t finish w4r1

Hi, i have been trying a couple of times to start w4R1 but I am not able to finish it without stopping a few times. I tried to come back to W3 but my strength...

Hi, i have been trying a couple of times to start w4R1 but I am not able to fini...

AngieLondon

•6 years ago

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Running in Henley

Any newbies wanting to partner in the Coach to 5k run? Or any running groups in Henley for beginners?

Any newbies wanting to partner in the Coach to 5k run? Or any running groups in...

Soozyb

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Starting week 3 run 1 tomorrow 😊

Looking forward moving on week 3 tomorrow 😊 is challenging making myself get up and out do runs not become habit yet still needing force myself . But enjoy it...

Looking forward moving on week 3 tomorrow 😊 is challenging making myself get up...

Emidaw

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

I've just completed run 1 of week 4 and I felt it was a huge jump from week 3. I wasn't ready for the extra 2 min run.

I've just completed run 1 of week 4 and I felt it was a huge jump from week 3. I...

cfrancis1287

•6 years ago

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Did it! First 5K Run event

So on a very windy Sunday morning I smashed my goal time of 35 mins and completed in 33.30!! My fit bit was started before I got to the start line!

So on a very windy Sunday morning I smashed my goal time of 35 mins and complete...

RunnerLCA

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've Done It !!!!!

Today I graduated !! To all you new people out there, if I can do it anyone can !!!. I am over 40, started at 3 stone overweight, didn't own a pair of...

Today I graduated !! To all you new people out there, if I can do it anyone ca...

Laurzmum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone here done the Blickling park run in Norfolk?

Are there any Norfolk peeps on here? Just wondered if anyone has done the park run at Blickling Hall? If so, at the end of the first lap do you cut the corner...

Are there any Norfolk peeps on here? Just wondered if anyone has done the park r...

Glitterjav

Graduate•6 years ago

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I think it's paying off

All these tempo runs and now intervals I think have finally paid off. More brick work this morning, 35k cycle (1hr 22mins) followed by 3k run (15.25) (pace...

All these tempo runs and now intervals I think have finally paid off. More bric...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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3rd consolidation run after graduation!!!

I just been out for my 3rd consolidation run after graduating and I feel I'm getting there.. 5.23km in 35 mins. I'm not going to win any races but feeling very...

I just been out for my 3rd consolidation run after graduating and I feel I'm get...

Popey52

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 4 Day 1 completed

Morning everyone hope you are all well. It was tough going this morning but it is finished. I was so worried I wouldnt be able to finish but I did. ☺ Mind you...

Morning everyone hope you are all well. It was tough going this morning but it ...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fibromyalgic, 48 and now a proud runner 💜

Last year I was 3.5 stone heavier and unfit due to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia previously. I kept passing out when exercising, hence I lost confidence....

Last year I was 3.5 stone heavier and unfit due to being diagnosed with fibromya...

Adnil99

•6 years ago

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Wk5 run 3: 20 min run completed

Had 2 rest days in between run2 and run3 ( partly because I went out Friday night and wanted to be fresh for the run) but went for a swim yesterday instead....

Had 2 rest days in between run2 and run3 ( partly because I went out Friday nig...

bananahead

Graduate•6 years ago

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Made it!

It’s taken months and it’s not been 3 times a week but I made it... never thought I would and it feels good. Good to ache less in parts of my body seemingly...

It’s taken months and it’s not been 3 times a week but I made it... never though...

Mitziruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Opportunities unlimited from the gift of running.

As a novice trotter I am making my comeback from 15 sessions per week of daily strength and cardio sessions. Of course overuse must have played some part in my...

As a novice trotter I am making my comeback from 15 sessions per week of daily s...

Tbae

•6 years ago

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Really?!!! Me, a graduate 🤗

Beautiful morning, no wind no rain. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who has helped me. Week 9 run 3 complete on the most beautiful morning x happy...

Beautiful morning, no wind no rain. Thank you thank you thank you to everyone w...

FionaLamb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Backsliding

I graduated in January, albeit on a treadmill. I found it difficult to keep going once I’d achieved my goal but managed to keep going. But for various reasons...

I graduated in January, albeit on a treadmill. I found it difficult to keep goin...

Bright-spark

Graduate•6 years ago

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No Toulouse park run yesterday but..........

I had been hoping to do the Toulouse park run, but was forewarned of 'gilet jaune' demonstrations in Toulouse, so decided to give it a miss this time. So I...

I had been hoping to do the Toulouse park run, but was forewarned of 'gilet jau...

Janfran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Chronic asthmatic getting started!

I've had a rotten winter with a couple of severe chest infections which have had a bad effect on my on going asthma issues. I have been told by my doctor that...

I've had a rotten winter with a couple of severe chest infections which have had...

SEAVINGTON

•6 years ago

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Asthma sufferer

Does anyone with asthma have any tips about this programme?

SEAVINGTON

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Week 1

Week 1 run...Walk 2

Week 2 completed

😩very large lady update.

Week 9

W3R3 - for those who haven't run outside yet ...

New shoes great, weather not so great

Nervous Graduation. And then a bit more!

1st Parkrun

5K this morning

Signed up Race for life will finish week 9 just in time 😁

Can’t finish w4r1

Running in Henley

Starting week 3 run 1 tomorrow 😊

Week 4 Run 1

Did it! First 5K Run event

I've Done It !!!!!

Anyone here done the Blickling park run in Norfolk?

I think it's paying off

3rd consolidation run after graduation!!!

Wk 4 Day 1 completed

Fibromyalgic, 48 and now a proud runner 💜

Wk5 run 3: 20 min run completed

Made it!

Opportunities unlimited from the gift of running.

Really?!!! Me, a graduate 🤗

Backsliding

No Toulouse park run yesterday but..........

Chronic asthmatic getting started!

Asthma sufferer

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