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Somehow I have done it!

Just graduated this morning with my second parkrun, and shaved 1.5 minutes off my best time to come in at 31'52". Feels great to have achieved it, and like so...

Just graduated this morning with my second parkrun, and shaved 1.5 minutes off m...

rustywheels

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feel like I am cheating

Does anyone else do a slow jog. I feel like I am cheating I am 19 &1/2 stone and my shins feel like they will explode when I go a bit faster I have just...

Does anyone else do a slow jog. I feel like I am cheating I am 19 &1/2 stone an...

Tony4375

•5 years ago

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Amazing

Completed W4R3. This is the first training program that I have been on and have been doing regularly without leaving. Feeling proud of myself but at the same...

Completed W4R3. This is the first training program that I have been on and have ...

Lazyme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sulking!

I'm have a proper cob on at the moment. I finished week 6 last Monday, went to the physio Tues pm and haven't run since ☹ I should be out on the trails in...

I'm have a proper cob on at the moment. I finished week 6 last Monday, went to...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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‘What’s that lady doing Daddy?’

That’s what the little girl said as I shuffled by. ‘She’s walking but fast walking’, the man replied. So I guess I was definitely going slow today 😂 Decided...

That’s what the little girl said as I shuffled by. ‘She’s walking but fast walki...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Socks for keeping feet cool?!

Hello, does anyonehave any recommendations for socks that keep feet cool while running? I've got 3 pairs of Hilly Running Socks, 2 are cushioned and one pair...

Hello, does anyonehave any recommendations for socks that keep feet cool while r...

sarah469

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Oh my .... Just done first run , think I have sweated around a gallon of liquid and am not a pretty sight. Have always found running difficult and get out of...

Oh my .... Just done first run , think I have sweated around a gallon of liquid ...

PK50

•5 years ago

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Who's afraid of the big bad hills?

I was not looking forward to Park Run today - it was a different route because of the fair on the Common, so there were more uphill sections and I have a real...

I was not looking forward to Park Run today - it was a different route because o...

Amerynthe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Soundtrack to my C25K

I've made a playlist of songs that are 5 mins (give or take a couple of seconds) in length. I don't count the beats, simply the songs to help me mark time. In...

I've made a playlist of songs that are 5 mins (give or take a couple of seconds)...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3

Well i’ve done it! Haven’t posted much as I had a problem with my blood pressure pills which caused my legs and feet to swell. Missed a week but this morning...

Well i’ve done it! Haven’t posted much as I had a problem with my blood pressure...

mik050

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2

Week 8 Run 2 completed. I think I need to get out before the sun rises though. I was leaking like a sieve when I got back home :D Running for a longer time...

Week 8 Run 2 completed. I think I need to get out before the sun rises though. ...

siwhite

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beginning again

Yet another attempt to get fit and lose some weight as another birthday is looming!!

Yet another attempt to get fit and lose some weight as another birthday is loomi...

Renee109

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting going again

Started week 2 again this morning with Jo Whiley! Feeling good. 😁

Renee109

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5k!!

So, here it is, the first time I've ever actually run 5k.....I'm not really any faster than when I graduated nearly 8 months ago, but speed doesn't matter to...

So, here it is, the first time I've ever actually run 5k.....I'm not really any ...

Cakerunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete!

Dragged myself out of bed and finished week 2 this morning! Felt great until I came home to find one of my dogs had eaten a whole Easter egg so without time...

Dragged myself out of bed and finished week 2 this morning! Felt great until I ...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back in the game

After a longish layoff of a couple of months due to a very sore and stiff knee, I started back on the programme a few weeks ago - dropping back in at Week 6....

After a longish layoff of a couple of months due to a very sore and stiff knee, ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - 1st ever Parkrun!

I can’t even begin to describe how I feel right now. Back on my couch at home after completing not only run 3 of week 5 but also my first ever parkrun! Where...

I can’t even begin to describe how I feel right now. Back on my couch at home af...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 Completed Again!

For those who don't know my history I started the programme in November and completed W5R3 the first time back on New Years Eve. I got as far as W7R2 but I'd...

For those who don't know my history I started the programme in November and comp...

StatusBaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Owie - numb legs / feet

I just did run 3 of week 1. Run number 2 was good - I didn't rush it, followed Laura, kept it slow - job well done. Run 3 - OUCH. About a third of the way...

I just did run 3 of week 1. Run number 2 was good - I didn't rush it, followed L...

Coral_fizzpops

•5 years ago

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Just started week 8

I’m new to running outside but have found the C25K app such a great motivator. I’m slow and steady but I think it’s good that I am actually doing it. I...

I’m new to running outside but have found the C25K app such a great motivator. I...

Caraprice

•5 years ago

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Disaster

Just went to the gym to do my second run of the week and disaster has struck. My earphones have stopped working. WHAT, No Music or Laura helping me through. I...

Just went to the gym to do my second run of the week and disaster has struck. My...

Gingechef

•5 years ago

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Reflection

Just been reflecting on my last year. This time last year I could hardly walk 100m (on several different painkillers for back injury). Then August I gave up...

Just been reflecting on my last year. This time last year I could hardly walk 10...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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Loving it!

Hi guy's I started this in January after a friend convinced me to do a parkrun and I realised just how unfit I was! (Shouldn't have come as a surprise I'm an...

Hi guy's I started this in January after a friend convinced me to do a parkrun ...

DONNAPIPER

Graduate•5 years ago

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The holy 5k grail

When does everyone find they achieve the 5k distance? I'm on week 5 and haven't broken 4k yet. Not expecting to but I've set myself a target of park run in...

When does everyone find they achieve the 5k distance? I'm on week 5 and haven't ...

PlodLife

Graduate•5 years ago

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Heels

Started running with wrong trainers ....now have bad heels with lump on them. Any advise appreciated

Started running with wrong trainers ....now have bad heels with lump on them. A...

Kelvyn22

•5 years ago

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25 minutes done!

Can’t believe I’ve just run for 25 minutes, and a bit more as I accidentally pressed the pause button on my phone ! Laura has told me I am officially a runner...

Can’t believe I’ve just run for 25 minutes, and a bit more as I accidentally pre...

Sasquatch19

Graduate•5 years ago

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My First Ever 6K !

I decided that I wanted to push myself slightly more and see if I could run further than 5K on my long run today. This morning I set off at 7am with vest top...

I decided that I wanted to push myself slightly more and see if I could run furt...

RunRunRun13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to basics

Good morning guys... So, I have gone back to basics and restarted the app from week 1... I was doing so well and got to mid week 4 and loving it... Anyway life...

Good morning guys... So, I have gone back to basics and restarted the app from w...

Jade1988

•5 years ago

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Back in the game

This is the first week for me. Has anyone got any advice or suggestions on what really worked for them, and any no no's. I really need this so any help...

This is the first week for me. Has anyone got any advice or suggestions on what ...

hys123

•5 years ago

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Beginner

Started couch to 5k today. Day 1 week 1! Just wanted to say hello.. Have been diagnosed pre-diabetic and so have to lose 7kg in next 6 months - particularly...

Started couch to 5k today. Day 1 week 1! Just wanted to say hello.. Have been d...

ramau

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Somehow I have done it!

Feel like I am cheating

Amazing

Sulking!

‘What’s that lady doing Daddy?’

Socks for keeping feet cool?!

Week 1 run 1

Who's afraid of the big bad hills?

Soundtrack to my C25K

W9R3

W8R2

Beginning again

Getting going again

First 5k!!

Week 2 complete!

Back in the game

Week 5 Run 3 - 1st ever Parkrun!

W5R3 Completed Again!

Owie - numb legs / feet

Just started week 8

Disaster

Reflection

Loving it!

The holy 5k grail

Heels

25 minutes done!

My First Ever 6K !

Back to basics

Back in the game

Beginner

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