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Mrs Grumpy

Mrs Grumpy this morning, tweaked my knee when walking the dog yesterday so no running for me for a couple of days🤨

Mrs Grumpy this morning, tweaked my knee when walking the dog yesterday so no ru...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day 1 done

Just signed up and day 1 completed....shattered but feeling good!!! Shame there aren't many flat areas in Cumbria lol

Just signed up and day 1 completed....shattered but feeling good!!! Shame there ...

sharona1983

•5 years ago

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Such a different birthday!

Dear lovely people, 58 today and who would have thought my present was Saucenoy runners, running socks and my only downer is today is a rest day and I really...

Dear lovely people, 58 today and who would have thought my present was Saucenoy ...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Where do people run?

I'm new here, and to running. I've just completed week 2. I'm wondering where people run? I've been running round the streets near me but find it difficult...

I'm new here, and to running. I've just completed week 2. I'm wondering where pe...

Swimmer50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running with a friend!

Just wanted to share my joy at being so close to this beauty (not zooming in or anything!) What a lovely run!

Just wanted to share my joy at being so close to this beauty (not zooming in or ...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•5 years ago

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First Fail 😢 W8 R2

So after having managed ever run so far with no issue last night was my first fail 😢😢😢 Despite leaving running till 7 when I thought it would be cooler I am...

So after having managed ever run so far with no issue last night was my first fa...

WillRunForWine

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

I don't know how I'm.going to do further weeks! That was hard... a big jump from 90s to 3mins!

I don't know how I'm.going to do further weeks! That was hard... a big jump from...

Lins2019

•5 years ago

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Run 25 min for the first time!

I cannot believe I did it. I remember how hard week 1 and 2 felt. It was difficult and it hurt but I didn’t stop! I feel more powerful and happier that I have...

I cannot believe I did it. I remember how hard week 1 and 2 felt. It was difficu...

Mafe_Avila

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2 done, one more to go 😊

Only 1 more run until graduation. Still no way near 5k but what the heck I ran for 30 minutes again. How amazing is that in only 9 weeks? Literally cannot...

Only 1 more run until graduation. Still no way near 5k but what the heck I ran f...

Ckj06

Graduate•5 years ago

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Woohoo C25k achieved 🏃‍♀️

Well, I honestly though 9 weeks ago I would not make today!! Totally exhilarating experience and I suppose I am a runner now haha but I do laugh at that! I so...

Well, I honestly though 9 weeks ago I would not make today!! Totally exhilaratin...

Sandbetweentoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Giving it a go... Nothing to lose (apart from the weight) but everything to gain!

Finally decided to do something about lack of energy and the growing belly. Got some scales to measure weight (haven't done for many years) BMI, Water etc and...

Finally decided to do something about lack of energy and the growing belly. Got ...

Grumpage

•5 years ago

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W9R1 - almost there!

Hello everyone, well almost at the end two more to go. I headed for my W9R1 earlier this evening. It was tough as usual, I have a real love hate thing going...

Hello everyone, well almost at the end two more to go. I headed for my W9R1 earl...

Meedeb

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Post I've Waiting 6 months to Write.....

Sooo... I've been waiting to write this post since I started my C25K on the 14th of Jan. On Sunday I did my first race 10K chipped race !!!! Brace yourself...

Sooo... I've been waiting to write this post since I started my C25K on the 14th...

Laurzmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nice photo

One of the places I ran week 7 of C25K last year

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Evening all, I did week 6 run 1 today, was weird doing intervals after doing the 20 min run in week 5 but completed it. I'm doing the 5k race for life sunday...

Evening all, I did week 6 run 1 today, was weird doing intervals after doing the...

kez31

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally at the dreaded w5r3

Im doing it tomorrow and actually bricking it!

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Surely this can't be right 20 min 😧 Did somehow manage 2 x 8 min tonight. Advice welcome.

Surely this can't be right 20 min 😧 Did somehow manage 2 x 8 min tonight. Ad...

Gracie1071

•5 years ago

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Wish me luck 🤞

Hi all. Starting wk9 tomorrow. The plan is to get up at 5 and get it done and avoid the warmth later in the day!

Hi all. Starting wk9 tomorrow. The plan is to get up at 5 and get it done and av...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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Finished week 9 run 3

Hi, I, finished week 9 run 3 today, my username is koco46! Thanks for all the encouragement!

Hi, I, finished week 9 run 3 today, my username is koco46! Thanks for all the en...

koco46

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay, Finished week 9 run 3

Yay, finished week 9 run 3 today, it was tough but I did it, the last 10 minutes are still very much a mental battle! I also ran a 5K race last weekend, ended...

Yay, finished week 9 run 3 today, it was tough but I did it, the last 10 minutes...

koco46

Graduate•5 years ago

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Morning run

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sicilian struggling

Here in the sun and heat, hotter than falling into a vat in a Tabasco factory 😥🏃‍♀️. Following advice from the forum went out Monday at 7am in 27C, managed...

Here in the sun and heat, hotter than falling into a vat in a Tabasco factory 😥...

Meepmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need reassurance

So I graduated a few weeks ago first week of consolidation runs went really well then due to several things happening have only managed 1 run over the last 2...

So I graduated a few weeks ago first week of consolidation runs went really well...

ClaraPP

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blister on side of foot that won't go away.

A few weeks ago, I ran a Race For Life. During the run, we had to run through some wet grass so my feet got a bit wet. After that, I felt a bit soreness on the...

A few weeks ago, I ran a Race For Life. During the run, we had to run through so...

5210Runner

•5 years ago

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How far ahead should I plan? 10k end of Sep too soon?

W5R2 tomorrow, my son yesterday was telling me about a half marathon and 10k in Glasgow end if September, but I feel I should finish the programme before I...

W5R2 tomorrow, my son yesterday was telling me about a half marathon and 10k in ...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

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Extra exercise

Well it would appear that my running has sprouted a new interest in walking too. I am really enjoying it.

Well it would appear that my running has sprouted a new interest in walking too....

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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Omg w5 r3 amazing!!!!!

Omg just done w5 r3 it was amazing and I didn't stop and kept a steady pace. I cried when I stop thats how much it means to me. Never done any form of...

Omg just done w5 r3 it was amazing and I didn't stop and kept a steady pace. I c...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally graduated!! Another 'if I can, anyone can' story.

Well today I have finally graduated, its been a long journey. I'll try and keep it brief. I started January 2018 with a new pair of trainers, extra strong...

Well today I have finally graduated, its been a long journey. I'll try and keep ...

Eckersley

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running every day?

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have continued to run 30 minutes every other day and today increased to 35 minutes. I am going on holiday on Friday, my...

I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have continued to run 30 minutes every oth...

Yvogoose

Graduate•5 years ago

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Flies can’t be wrong...

Well, did W6R2 this evening. Warmed up very nicely and attracted a large crowd of flies. That shower felt sooooo good !! 🥵🦟🦟🦟

Well, did W6R2 this evening. Warmed up very nicely and attracted a large crowd o...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Mrs Grumpy

Day 1 done

Such a different birthday!

Where do people run?

Running with a friend!

First Fail 😢 W8 R2

Week 3 run 1

Run 25 min for the first time!

W9R2 done, one more to go 😊

Woohoo C25k achieved 🏃‍♀️

Giving it a go... Nothing to lose (apart from the weight) but everything to gain!

W9R1 - almost there!

The Post I've Waiting 6 months to Write.....

Nice photo

Week 6 run 1

Finally at the dreaded w5r3

Week 5 Run 3

Wish me luck 🤞

Finished week 9 run 3

Yay, Finished week 9 run 3

Morning run

Sicilian struggling

Need reassurance

Blister on side of foot that won't go away.

How far ahead should I plan? 10k end of Sep too soon?

Extra exercise

Omg w5 r3 amazing!!!!!

Finally graduated!! Another 'if I can, anyone can' story.

Running every day?

Flies can’t be wrong...

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