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Week 6 complete

After the anxiety leading to week 5 run 3, week 6 was easier on the mind. Physically it was definitely tougher, but still not too bad. A couple of times I...

After the anxiety leading to week 5 run 3, week 6 was easier on the mind. Physi...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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A Short Ode on Week Five, Run Two

I am slower than a tortoise Who is shuffling to the vet And tho’ today was wild and windy And I’m back home soaking wet I ran a full eight minutes Then I...

I am slower than a tortoise Who is shuffling to the vet And tho’ today was wi...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 r3

Omg. Out this morning at 5.45, and ran for 25 minutes, this just keeps getting better and better. Feeling good and proud.🏃‍♀️😁👍

Omg. Out this morning at 5.45, and ran for 25 minutes, this just keeps getting b...

Newrunner52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation 2: Despair and redemption

Started at 5:45 a.m. but it was still too hot for me, at 18 degrees already. Really hated the first 15 minutes. Just not into it at all. I was cursing the...

Started at 5:45 a.m. but it was still too hot for me, at 18 degrees already. Re...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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Less flaming June more flooding June.

Managed my final run of week three today. Just a light drizzle which my specs could manage. If, like this past week, it's raining heavily with a headwind I...

Managed my final run of week three today. Just a light drizzle which my specs co...

CharlieChurch

•5 years ago

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Not as unfit as I thought

After 9 months off because I moved to Beijing and the air quality makes it near impossible to run outside, I got a treadmill. I’ve just completed week3run1...

After 9 months off because I moved to Beijing and the air quality makes it near ...

Hihi94

•5 years ago

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New running shoes

So I bought some new running shoes (brooks glycerin 16. About 5-10 into using them I’m getting pain on my left foot only on the Outside for 10-15 mins then it...

So I bought some new running shoes (brooks glycerin 16. About 5-10 into using th...

Jmcgrath251188

•5 years ago

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Graduated !

I've finally completed C25K after having a niggle with one knee and giving myself a couple of weeks off I have today finished my last run of week 9 with my...

I've finally completed C25K after having a niggle with one knee and giving mysel...

_wayneLad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run 3

My turn to do the ponies this morning and as the temp was due to soar thought I would give this early running a bash. How do 3 horses (Not all mine! they share...

My turn to do the ponies this morning and as the temp was due to soar thought I ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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first time here and first training!

Hi, I did the first couch to 5K today, i nearly died! i felt like being sick and it took hours to loose the seriously red face. My BMI is on the upper end of...

Hi, I did the first couch to 5K today, i nearly died! i felt like being sick and...

getfit50

•5 years ago

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This made me laugh!

https://imgur.com/gallery/k43G3R8?fbclid=IwAR1p7Sk0Q6Bjsr1RO0nwoKzTsdm1Ely8JJkNT-nH3qTMjhicOfrqQ9KRmac Hope the link works - made me giggle (nervously)...

https://imgur.com/gallery/k43G3R8?fbclid=IwAR1p7Sk0Q6Bjsr1RO0nwoKzTsdm1Ely8JJkNT...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

This was much easy than run 1. I realised I had been going too fast. I changed my playlist to something slower and shortened my stride. Much easier!

This was much easy than run 1. I realised I had been going too fast. I changed m...

QuirkyDelacroix

Graduate•5 years ago

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An anniversary, sort of...

Five months ago I did W1R1. These days, I am running 4 to 5 k thrice a week and excercising on the non- running days - unless I am doing something else. Today,...

Five months ago I did W1R1. These days, I am running 4 to 5 k thrice a week and ...

Gryllotalpa

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 done!

Completed the 3rd run of week 2 this morning and discovered that my biggest barrier is a mental one. Two runs from the end I really felt I wasn't going to...

Completed the 3rd run of week 2 this morning and discovered that my biggest barr...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pleased as punch

Went out this evenning after work and done this. OK not 5k but not a kick off it. Nearly sub 25min for a 5k. I haven't done this in at leat 10 weeks due to...

Went out this evenning after work and done this. OK not 5k but not a kick off it...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Parkrun done today.

I finally did my first parkrun today and it was fantastic, what a great group of people. everyone that finished stopped at the finish line to encourage...

I finally did my first parkrun today and it was fantastic, what a great group o...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4

Wk4R3 completed, another week under my belt and looking forward 😳 to week 5!

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hot

W2R1 tick

Ribenarunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Strava

Please follow and support my progress on Strava Andy dunn

Slugonarazor

•5 years ago

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5 minute brisk walks?

I am currently on week 8 and doing the 28 minute runs, hoping to graduate in a few weeks time, then I will start doing some Parkruns. My question is, is it...

I am currently on week 8 and doing the 28 minute runs, hoping to graduate in a f...

Serenity0365

Graduate•5 years ago

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Race photos. 😀

While completing my HM this year during the 13.1 miles there were some highs and lows within the run. I think the race photos captured it very well 😀. It...

While completing my HM this year during the 13.1 miles there were some highs and...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is Your Week? June...Week 1.

Yes...it's me again! Still at the coast, but not much running, following a twinge which turned into a pain! But... the weather is good, the scenery spectacular...

Yes...it's me again! Still at the coast, but not much running, following a twing...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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JAUNTY JUNE QUEST...Week 1.

Hi everyone... Welcome to this new Quest for June. The days are longer, the nights lighter...and the weather seems to be getting warmer, at least for some of...

Hi everyone... Welcome to this new Quest for June. The days are longer, the nigh...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

51 Replies

Newbie 💋

Hiya 😁 New to this just completed my 2nd run on week 1..... Love the buzz after I've completed. Any other newbies????

Hiya 😁 New to this just completed my 2nd run on week 1..... Love the buzz after...

Rachie-T

•5 years ago

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JUNE 2019 GRADUATION BADGES

Pinch Punch, First of the Month! Happy June everybody! What a great time of year for runners, but wait... every month of the year is a great time for...

Pinch Punch, First of the Month! Happy June everybody! What a great time of year...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

569 Replies

Am I doing the right thing?

Hi All, I have 2 questions after just completing W4R2: When the run time chimes, I run a far as I can (not as fast; I did learn to slow down), walk at a brisk...

Hi All, I have 2 questions after just completing W4R2: When the run time chimes,...

tgreely

•5 years ago

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Is it just me?

So I just did week 4 run 2, I have seen a massive difference in my fitness in such a short time, some people have told me I’m looking well and that I’ve lost...

So I just did week 4 run 2, I have seen a massive difference in my fitness in su...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Been off here a while

Hello! Busy little me gave up for a while and I am now re doing the plan... week 5 run 2 today... feels harder this time but slow progress and getting back...

Hello! Busy little me gave up for a while and I am now re doing the plan... week...

Terimanning25

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it

W5r3 done. Yeah !!!

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Give a Little Back....

I'm on week 3 (and not getting any faster), however I am doing it so feeling great. I wondered if anyone knew what the music was on week 3 (at 17 minutes)?...

I'm on week 3 (and not getting any faster), however I am doing it so feeling gre...

Judecolc

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

Week 6 complete

A Short Ode on Week Five, Run Two

W6 r3

Consolidation 2: Despair and redemption

Less flaming June more flooding June.

Not as unfit as I thought

New running shoes

Graduated !

Consolidation run 3

first time here and first training!

This made me laugh!

Week 4 run 2

An anniversary, sort of...

Week 2 done!

Pleased as punch

First Parkrun done today.

Week 4

Hot

Strava

5 minute brisk walks?

Race photos. 😀

What is Your Week? June...Week 1.

JAUNTY JUNE QUEST...Week 1.

Newbie 💋

JUNE 2019 GRADUATION BADGES

Am I doing the right thing?

Is it just me?

Been off here a while

I did it

Give a Little Back....

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