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Lonely goat running club

Have just closed their Facebook chat page. This is a huge blow as so many of us interacted on there, supported each other and shared news. They say it had...

Have just closed their Facebook chat page. This is a huge blow as so many of us ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

That was more difficult than running for the full 20 mins. Anyone else find this run hard??

That was more difficult than running for the full 20 mins. Anyone else find this...

Gakmek1965

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I did it !! Second attempt but I ran for 20 minutes non stop !!! So chuffed with myself.

I did it !! Second attempt but I ran for 20 minutes non stop !!! So chuffed ...

Nellydaisy

•5 years ago

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I'm new here and started today

Well, after lots of pontificating I did my first run today. I have only recently come into the 21st century with a smartphone so downloaded the App yesterday....

Well, after lots of pontificating I did my first run today. I have only recently...

Akallover

•5 years ago

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W6R2 - making it harder for myself

I did everything wrong today. Slept in, early morning visitors arrived even earlier than expected, no breakfast, bigger than usual lunch as I was hungry after...

I did everything wrong today. Slept in, early morning visitors arrived even earl...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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Teeny weeny victory for me

Repeated Week 1: 2 completed without the angst of last weeks 3 attempts. Actually enjoyed today. Followed all the warm up advice and after run stretches....

Repeated Week 1: 2 completed without the angst of last weeks 3 attempts. Actuall...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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On my way to do W6 R3😱😱

Filled with trepidation, third time trying C25K, this is the furthest I've managed during the two years I've been trying. I've seen 3 friends I've introduced...

Filled with trepidation, third time trying C25K, this is the furthest I've manag...

RosaBudd

•5 years ago

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For old times’ sake

Finished off the return to week 1 with a trek up the Bodg Incline to Tartancat Bridge. No idea where my leg muscles have gone over the summer, but very pleased...

Finished off the return to week 1 with a trek up the Bodg Incline to Tartancat B...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk 4 run 1

I completed wk4 run 1 yesterday and feel so good about it that id like to do the second run tonight.... Do you think its ok not to miss a day? Im...

I completed wk4 run 1 yesterday and feel so good about it that id like to do the...

Coupeturbo

•5 years ago

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Challenge accomplished

I did it! I ran the length of the Southsea seafront plus a little bit. Over the moon happy 😃

I did it! I ran the length of the Southsea seafront plus a little bit. Over the ...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bound to happen need advice

Off I set this morning on the treadmill at work for a nice leisurely run, it was all going so well, right up until I got called out to an incident, I’ve been...

Off I set this morning on the treadmill at work for a nice leisurely run, it was...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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If anyone sees my MOJO.............

Hi all, got to wk7r1 which I completed but come to run 2 I only managed 18 minutes (I blamed the heat) since then, which is now over 2 weeks ago I haven't been...

Hi all, got to wk7r1 which I completed but come to run 2 I only managed 18 minut...

Beausmum

Graduate•5 years ago

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WEEK 2

just done w2r1 what a bloody killer.... you realise how bloody unfit you are...but still enjoying it on a postive note :-)

just done w2r1 what a bloody killer.... you realise how bloody unfit you are...b...

shelly1965

Graduate•5 years ago

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GRADUATE!!!

It was a tearful event at the end! Soooo happy to have seen something through to the finish ( yet it's just the beginning) Thank you ALL for you support...

It was a tearful event at the end! Soooo happy to have seen something through to...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

82

A personal best...29mins of non stop running. After some slow stretching and a warm bath feeling the glow. On course for my first Park Run on the 17th. Thank...

A personal best...29mins of non stop running. After some slow stretching and a w...

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve signed up for races!

Hello all! Tomorrow is Week 7, Run 3 for me and although the 25 minutes are a bit of a struggle, my recovery time is so much quicker and I’m actually enjoying...

Hello all! Tomorrow is Week 7, Run 3 for me and although the 25 minutes are a b...

Honestrunner

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 coming up, what next?

Hi there! Due to do my W9R3 run tomorrow, what do I do beyond this? I've seen others talk about consolidation runs, what is that. Excuse my ignorance, complete...

Hi there! Due to do my W9R3 run tomorrow, what do I do beyond this? I've seen ot...

Peskykids

Graduate•5 years ago

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Challenge

When I started c25k I imagined myself in the future being able to run non stop the Southsea sea front. Today is the day I am going to give it a go. So excited...

When I started c25k I imagined myself in the future being able to run non stop t...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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5k in 39 min

I just finished my second run after deciding to get into running. It was slower than my first and yet I felt a rejuvenating sense of accomplishment. I suffer...

I just finished my second run after deciding to get into running. It was slower ...

a_nervous_runner

•5 years ago

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Valuable lessons learned today.. 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Out at 5 for a run, not been out since Sunday because of work commitments. Bones bit creaky, took a while to warm up and initially felt bit panicked...had I...

Out at 5 for a run, not been out since Sunday because of work commitments. Bones...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to 2.5k

I recently joked that the last time I ran, it was probably to try to catch up with my school bus. That would have been around a quarter of a century ago! Well,...

I recently joked that the last time I ran, it was probably to try to catch up wi...

ooders

•5 years ago

7 Replies

I got faster! (Without trying)

Hey! I know this program isn't about speed (despite the name) but some people still care about their speed and wanting to get faster. I graduated C25k in...

Hey! I know this program isn't about speed (despite the name) but some people st...

CrimsonMama

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Blistered newbie

Howdy fellow runners. Well yesterday was day 1 of the couch to 5K and today I'm feeling it. My soft girly feet decided to erupt in a veritable smorgasbord of...

Howdy fellow runners. Well yesterday was day 1 of the couch to 5K and today I'm ...

Leighclark

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Graduated ! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Yay finally done it ! When I started I never thought I would be able to run for 30 mins 👨‍🎓

Yay finally done it ! When I started I never thought I would be able to run for ...

Molzena

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

I've just completed W5R2 and I'm so pleased with myself. I dont ever remember being able to run for more than 60 seconds (always avoided any running when in...

I've just completed W5R2 and I'm so pleased with myself. I dont ever remember b...

Flabby_runner

Graduate•5 years ago

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First post C25K run.

Last night was my first run after completing C2 5 K. Went out with a friend who is significantly more experienced runner. Did my 5K in a PB. Running with...

Last night was my first run after completing C2 5 K. Went out with a friend who ...

Racer555

Graduate•5 years ago

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Struggling Beginners

Hello to all who are just starting & struggling a little. I am doing Week 1 all over again as I didn’t cope too well......but determined to keep going. Doing...

Hello to all who are just starting & struggling a little. I am doing Week 1 all ...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

15 Replies

So this happened last night

So this happened tonight I was over the moon and cried as I was so chuffed with myself. Can't believe 11 weeks ago I couldn't run 30 seconds and now I can run...

So this happened tonight I was over the moon and cried as I was so chuffed with ...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Getting used to a sports bra

Just back from W1R2 😮🙃😇 Thanks so much to everyone who gently suggested running even slower following W1R1. You were, of course, totally right, and even...

Just back from W1R2 😮🙃😇 Thanks so much to everyone who gently suggested runni...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5 R2

Well didn’t think I could do 8 minutes but I have. Feeling really pleased, just wish I lived somewhere really flat 🤣 Have a lovely day x

Well didn’t think I could do 8 minutes but I have. Feeling really pleased, jus...

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Lonely goat running club

Week 6 run 1

Week 5 Run 3

I'm new here and started today

W6R2 - making it harder for myself

Teeny weeny victory for me

On my way to do W6 R3😱😱

For old times’ sake

Wk 4 run 1

Challenge accomplished

Bound to happen need advice

If anyone sees my MOJO.............

WEEK 2

GRADUATE!!!

82

I’ve signed up for races!

W9R3 coming up, what next?

Challenge

5k in 39 min

Valuable lessons learned today.. 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Couch to 2.5k

I got faster! (Without trying)

Blistered newbie

Graduated ! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

W5R2

First post C25K run.

Struggling Beginners

So this happened last night

Getting used to a sports bra

W5 R2

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