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Absolutely Devastated and mad!!

Went out for my Week 6 Run 2 today. For starters couldn’t find my normal hoodie I run with so took another. To experience about 2 minutes into running the zip...

Went out for my Week 6 Run 2 today. For starters couldn’t find my normal hoodie ...

Matthew1990

•5 years ago

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Absolutely Devastated and mad!!

Went out for my Week 6 Run 2 today. For starters couldn’t find my normal hoodie I run with so took another o it to experience about 2 minutes into running the...

Went out for my Week 6 Run 2 today. For starters couldn’t find my normal hoodie ...

Matthew1990

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 - First Parkrun

My first official 30 minute run complete. Went ok, maybe even a little easier than the last 28. New venue and new setting. Parkrun was fun, although I quickly...

My first official 30 minute run complete. Went ok, maybe even a little easier th...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Temperature x terrain = slowing down. W9r1

I get bored easily so took a run somewhere a bit more rugged today - and it was a bit warmer. I only have two runs left and am struggling to see how I’ll get...

I get bored easily so took a run somewhere a bit more rugged today - and it was...

Rosieposie990

•5 years ago

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Everwood1

I’m 78 and although I play golf 3 times a week,I decided I needed more exercise,Did day 1 today and I now know I need to get fit ,hope it gets easier?

I’m 78 and although I play golf 3 times a week,I decided I needed more exercise,...

Everwood1

•5 years ago

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Newby

Just joined after seeing fantastic results and reviews from a colleague. Very reluctant runner but feel I need to get fitter and lose weight. Think I've ahead...

Just joined after seeing fantastic results and reviews from a colleague. Very re...

Bubblie

•5 years ago

9 Replies

W6R3

“Officially a runner “ great words to hear. People on here a a great influence on me. Never run for 25 mins in my life . Now 53. Anyone who thinks they cannot...

“Officially a runner “ great words to hear. People on here a a great influence o...

GuyM1

•5 years ago

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Just completed week 3!👍🏻👍🏻

So it’s been a long journey so far... think I started in April. Annoyingly I sprained my ankle a month ago (in a non running incident) so haven’t been able to...

So it’s been a long journey so far... think I started in April. Annoyingly I spr...

Leefit419

•5 years ago

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A bit more like it...

After the cluster-burach that was last week's run where I went off way too fast and bombed out just shy of 2km, this week I managed to keep things together,...

After the cluster-burach that was last week's run where I went off way too fast ...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

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My first parkrun 😉🏆

This is my second run after graduating and I’ve just ran my very first parkrun and I loved it I’m doing it next week as well and my unofficial time is 36:51...

This is my second run after graduating and I’ve just ran my very first parkrun a...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1, 1st ever Parkrun

Yippee! Three cheers for me, I actually ran 5k! It wasn’t fast and it wasn’t pretty but I ran the whole way. Set Sarah up to talk me through my Week 7 run 1...

Yippee! Three cheers for me, I actually ran 5k! It wasn’t fast and it wasn’t pr...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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I am still about

Yesterday as a result of the better weather I managed to get out and run. I ran for 35mins and covered 3.6miles. I was pretty pleased with that although not as...

Yesterday as a result of the better weather I managed to get out and run. I ran ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

Complete fail when I did this Thursday! I normally run on a Weds Fri and Sun, but due to the rain and needing to be someone I didn’t have time to run then sort...

Complete fail when I did this Thursday! I normally run on a Weds Fri and Sun, bu...

Chunkyrunner43

•5 years ago

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Only one run to go but feel rubbish!!

Feeling a bit ansty... only need to complete w9r3 and will have reached my goal but in last two days have come down with a cold that’s made me feel really...

Feeling a bit ansty... only need to complete w9r3 and will have reached my goal ...

Bluesky44

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation 8: Parkrun 2

Good morning. Just back from my second Parkrun. It was much warmer this week, and despite some ominous black clouds it didn’t rain! I was really tired after a...

Good morning. Just back from my second Parkrun. It was much warmer this week, a...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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Eager to get back ...

Well, it’s two and a half weeks since I took advice from this forum and rested my painful ankle. The bad news is that it’s not getting any better. I’ve done...

Well, it’s two and a half weeks since I took advice from this forum and rested m...

kimbia

•5 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 3 - Smashed it!!! But the app played the wrong voiceover?!

Well after being truly terrified of twenty minutes of running I can now say I’ve done it and I’m shouting it from the rooftops! I had the worst work day of my...

Well after being truly terrified of twenty minutes of running I can now say I’ve...

WillRunForWine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Can’t Believe I’m actually running

Have been an overweight man for over 20 years, always made excuses to why I could not run.. the app has really changed my approach to diet and fitness also to...

Have been an overweight man for over 20 years, always made excuses to why I coul...

Puppad80

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Week 1 done!

I completed my first week yesterday and I feel so ready for next week! Used to hate the idea of running but my mindset has completely changed after just the...

I completed my first week yesterday and I feel so ready for next week! Used to h...

MrsHobbs3108

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Shins!!!

Hi guys. I did w1r3 last night and only just made it to half way. My shins was really hurting, to much to run through. I don't no if it's because I've over...

Hi guys. I did w1r3 last night and only just made it to half way. My shins was r...

Steveeeee

•5 years ago

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First Park run

Wish me luck, I’m sat here waiting for the start of my first ever park run to kick off week 7 run 1. Feeling somewhat nervous

Wish me luck, I’m sat here waiting for the start of my first ever park run to ki...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Hello

Just want to say hello. I have just completed W4R2 and have joined the community about a week ago. I'm finding the posts, tips and friendly encouragement...

Just want to say hello. I have just completed W4R2 and have joined the community...

Zebadee1

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Park runners

Good luck to anyone ready to run today, you are all amazing : )

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice please W8R3

Really busy week at work and have walked total of 23k in last 2 days. Fortunate that my first struggle run was on Wed this week. Legs really tired today after...

Really busy week at work and have walked total of 23k in last 2 days. Fortunate ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I’ve just run for 25 minutes

And I didn’t stop! I’m now on the post-run high. 😃😃😃 It all started off well and the first 5 minutes disappeared in a flash. The next part was a bit more...

And I didn’t stop! I’m now on the post-run high. 😃😃😃 It all started off well...

NewRunner4

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

1st run on the C25k, any tips!? :)

I'm wanting to get into running for fitness and health reasons but struggling to make that first run! Would love to hear from anyone who has also struggled to...

I'm wanting to get into running for fitness and health reasons but struggling to...

1708Bowie

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Week 6 run 3 third attempt...? Also... putting on weight?

So, for whatever reason I'm struggling making it to the full 25min. Up until now, including week 5 run 3, I was pretty sure it was in my head... but now?...

So, for whatever reason I'm struggling making it to the full 25min. Up until now...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1 - whatever's the matter with me?? Normally I'm having a lie in at 8am on a Saturday!

Dammit! This running lark has robbed me of a well-deserved lie in on a Saturday morning, and here am I just having got back from Week 6 Run 1! What the heck...

Dammit! This running lark has robbed me of a well-deserved lie in on a Saturday ...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3

So this morning started out much the same as any other morning, with a few exceptions, please keep in mind this is my second run through C25K after 18 months+...

So this morning started out much the same as any other morning, with a few excep...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 done, that was the hardest and most amazing run yet

My cardiovascular recovery is so improved that my left knee and hip are complaining, I’m not supposed to be able to go this far!! Birthday soon and being...

My cardiovascular recovery is so improved that my left knee and hip are complain...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Absolutely Devastated and mad!!

Absolutely Devastated and mad!!

Week 9 run 1 - First Parkrun

Temperature x terrain = slowing down. W9r1

Everwood1

Newby

W6R3

Just completed week 3!👍🏻👍🏻

A bit more like it...

My first parkrun 😉🏆

Week 7 Run 1, 1st ever Parkrun

I am still about

Week 7 Run 1

Only one run to go but feel rubbish!!

Consolidation 8: Parkrun 2

Eager to get back ...

WEEK 5 RUN 3 - Smashed it!!! But the app played the wrong voiceover?!

Can’t Believe I’m actually running

Week 1 done!

Shins!!!

First Park run

Hello

Park runners

Advice please W8R3

I’ve just run for 25 minutes

1st run on the C25k, any tips!? :)

Week 6 run 3 third attempt...? Also... putting on weight?

W6R1 - whatever's the matter with me?? Normally I'm having a lie in at 8am on a Saturday!

W5R3

Week 4 done, that was the hardest and most amazing run yet

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