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W7r2 in the sun

Changed back to morning run - so much cooler - relatively. Kept walking at end to 5k as only 18days till my 5k race but it'll be so much colder I'll go...

Changed back to morning run - so much cooler - relatively. Kept walking at end ...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running In Silence

W3R2 I’ve realised this week that I actually prefer to walk/run without music. I’m out early so I hear the birds waking up, and it’s so peaceful! Anyone else...

W3R2 I’ve realised this week that I actually prefer to walk/run without music. ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hello, new to running - advice on kit

Hello, I’m up to week three run 2, I started the program to help with weight loss and so far have only run on the treadmill to build my confidence (I actually...

Hello, I’m up to week three run 2, I started the program to help with weight los...

Samf1971

•5 years ago

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How can I see my facts and figures . And I live in North Yorkshire not the USA how to I change this 🤭

How can I see my facts and figures . And I live in North Yorkshire not the USA ...

Hillchick

•5 years ago

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No need for speed

Just finished the above book by John Bingham which I found really interesting. It’s about not being the fastest or the best, being a ‘back of the pack’ runner...

Just finished the above book by John Bingham which I found really interesting. I...

pa259

•5 years ago

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Bit down in the dumps

Not been feeling much like a runner recently. Very hot here even in the evenings. Been doing slow ones but not getting to 5k. Yesterday went out in the midday...

Not been feeling much like a runner recently. Very hot here even in the evenings...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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W8 R2

Well after tuesday, where i could. not do 28mins, and felt frustrated. So this morning i tried again. Ran slower and did my 28mins . So happy and felt really...

Well after tuesday, where i could. not do 28mins, and felt frustrated. So this ...

Kitchenwonder

•5 years ago

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WEEK 9 RUN 3 completed!!

On Sunday I completed week 9 run 3 and I felt like I smashed it! I'm so very pleased with myself. So many times I have started an exercise regime and then...

On Sunday I completed week 9 run 3 and I felt like I smashed it! I'm so very pl...

Swimmer50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running and cycles...

Not the 2 wheeled sort, alas 😬 Anyone (and I guess I’m probably talking to the ladies here, sorry chaps 😊) have any wisdom on how one’s cycle impacts (or...

Not the 2 wheeled sort, alas 😬 Anyone (and I guess I’m probably talking to the ...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sun and Moon w7r2

Just back from 7.2. Started off in the silvery moonlight, then the sun came up, lighting up the sky like a celestial paintbox of pinks and purples and oranges....

Just back from 7.2. Started off in the silvery moonlight, then the sun came up, ...

MummyTum

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beautiful morning for running

Great run this morning, sun shining, good music, slowed my pace and had plenty of water, thoroughly enjoyed redoing W7r3, I now feel ready to move on to W8 👏

Great run this morning, sun shining, good music, slowed my pace and had plenty o...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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I can’t believe I just did that!!

1st run of week one done!! This must be what exercise endorphins feel like feeling happy and ready for the next one.

1st run of week one done!! This must be what exercise endorphins feel like feeli...

Puglover87

•5 years ago

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chafed legs

hi just managed my first 5k last night at last . need to buy some running shorts any you can recommend please got chafed legs this morning ouch lol.

hi just managed my first 5k last night at last . need to buy some running shorts...

andysimo

•5 years ago

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W9R3.. Anything is possible... GRADUATED!!!

cant believe i have achieved this.. Got straight up this morning, it was cold and dark but i was raring to go apart from a couple of early niggles in my legs...

cant believe i have achieved this.. Got straight up this morning, it was cold an...

Pdb48

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 - Early bird catches the worm

So, on the advice of a few of you, I decided to go for an early morning run before work. 4.50 - alarm goes off 5am - get out of bed 5.15 - start the 5min warm...

So, on the advice of a few of you, I decided to go for an early morning run befo...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

By the light of the moon. Left the house to start my run at 5.30. I have been doing all my runs in a local park. There is no lighting in the park with just a...

By the light of the moon. Left the house to start my run at 5.30. I have been do...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished!

Just completed run 3 of week 9! Beautiful clear morning - the moon and stars were still out.

Just completed run 3 of week 9! Beautiful clear morning - the moon and stars wer...

Sunshine828

•5 years ago

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Only running twice a week? Show-stopper?

For unavoidable reasons I can only run twice a week. What’s best - a ‘week’ taking longer, or only doing two of each three runs then moving up? Or is...

For unavoidable reasons I can only run twice a week. What’s best - a ‘week’ ta...

Piaffesal

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back in track!

Chuffed to be back on track again after finding excuses fir the last 18 months. Determined to get back to 5k and regular running again.

Chuffed to be back on track again after finding excuses fir the last 18 months. ...

I-tryreallyhard

•5 years ago

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C25k + Speed podcast

Gordon Bennett! That was REALLY difficult!!! Memo to self: don’t have a mug of tea an hour before running, unless you want to feel sick when running. 🤢 I am...

Gordon Bennett! That was REALLY difficult!!! Memo to self: don’t have a mug of ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 -

I was going to leave this run until Saturday as I’ve run Monday, Tennis last night and five a side football tomorrow. But I had a right cob on after work...

I was going to leave this run until Saturday as I’ve run Monday, Tennis last nig...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to this

Hi im new to all this, just want to get fit and healthy

Dannilou1982

•5 years ago

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New to this

Hi im new to this, just eant to get a bit fitter and healthy

Dannilou1982

•5 years ago

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5k second time round

Hi everyone. I started couch to 5k last year and got to about week 3 or 4. It was difficult and a lot harder than I expected. I was more unfit than I imagined....

Hi everyone. I started couch to 5k last year and got to about week 3 or 4. It wa...

superunfit

•5 years ago

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Week 3 completed

Started out on the programme at the beginning of September and just completed my 3rd run of week 3 this evening. Still well overweight, but I've lost 4lbs so...

Started out on the programme at the beginning of September and just completed my...

NewickChris

•5 years ago

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Week 2 complete!!! Wooooooooo

That was alright! Nervous about next week and what's to come...

Leolalot

•5 years ago

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Second attempt of week 7 run 2

Thanks so much to everyone who commented lovely and reassuring things on my last post about failing this run. I took your advice and rested for a day, got back...

Thanks so much to everyone who commented lovely and reassuring things on my last...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6, Run 2

Hello!! Hope you’re all well! Feeling a little demoralised this week as I felt awesome after last week’s 20 minuter and then on run 1 and 2 of this week 6...

Hello!! Hope you’re all well! Feeling a little demoralised this week as I felt a...

rejstone

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I have just done w 4 r 1, wow what a difference from w3 r3. A lot more running, but still am enjoying it though! I have another week left to run before my...

I have just done w 4 r 1, wow what a difference from w3 r3. A lot more running, ...

Carolsos

•5 years ago

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W7R3✅ plus an extra two minutes for luck

Just back from completing W7R3, so happy! I was feeling a bit nervous about week 8. I know it’s only an extra three minutes but 28 is a really big number! So...

Just back from completing W7R3, so happy! I was feeling a bit nervous about we...

Kat_runs4490

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

W7r2 in the sun

Running In Silence

Hello, new to running - advice on kit

How?

No need for speed

Bit down in the dumps

W8 R2

WEEK 9 RUN 3 completed!!

Running and cycles...

Sun and Moon w7r2

Beautiful morning for running

I can’t believe I just did that!!

chafed legs

W9R3.. Anything is possible... GRADUATED!!!

W7R2 - Early bird catches the worm

Week 7 Run 2

Finished!

Only running twice a week? Show-stopper?

Back in track!

C25k + Speed podcast

W7R1 -

New to this

New to this

5k second time round

Week 3 completed

Week 2 complete!!! Wooooooooo

Second attempt of week 7 run 2

Week 6, Run 2

Week 4 run 1

W7R3✅ plus an extra two minutes for luck

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