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W7R1 ... Back where I left it

A late run after work and W7R1 is complete. I'm now back to the point I was when my running tailed off in March. I'm determined to do another Parkrun on...

A late run after work and W7R1 is complete. I'm now back to the point I was when...

Bike_and_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1D2 (who knew how exhausting it can be!)

It's been ages (read: years) since I've done W1 of the program. I had forgotten how tiring the starting few weeks can be. Still fun, though. Happy running,...

It's been ages (read: years) since I've done W1 of the program. I had forgotten ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R3 / W2R1 START

Didn't post after I completed my Week 1 Run 3 but it's amazing I've done my first week and I'm so proud of that so far, found it much easier towards the end of...

Didn't post after I completed my Week 1 Run 3 but it's amazing I've done my firs...

NaomiiB

•5 years ago

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New to formal exercise at 56 😆 Finished week one and starting week 2 and actually can’t believe how much I’m enjoying it .... Michael J’s voice helps.

New to formal exercise at 56 😆 Finished week one and starting week 2 and actual...

NewRunnee

•5 years ago

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Consolidated runs wk2

My first run this week was week 2 of consolidated running, my fourth since graduating. After up for work at 4.15am, I don’t get home until 3.30pm so my run was...

My first run this week was week 2 of consolidated running, my fourth since gradu...

Mark1909

Graduate•5 years ago

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Fitness improvement, Stepping Stone revisited and the Beatles!

Well first I wanted to report on a very observable improvement in fitness. About a month ago I went on a lunchtime walk with a colleague who is much younger...

Well first I wanted to report on a very observable improvement in fitness. Abou...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Frustrated (and surprised that I am)

In the second week of a cold and chest infection (asthmatic: everything goes straight to the chest) so can’t get out on my runs...and I’m truly frustrated! I...

In the second week of a cold and chest infection (asthmatic: everything goes str...

Lead_Legs_Hustler

•5 years ago

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W2R2 night run done ...

Some runs felt ok, some enjoyable, and some not. No order of enjoyment though 🤔 Felt good to finish it though

Some runs felt ok, some enjoyable, and some not. No order of enjoyment though 🤔...

Cath075

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 done!

So, I’ve just completed R3W7 and for the first time I started the 25-minute run expecting to finish it, as opposed to previous runs where I haven’t really...

So, I’ve just completed R3W7 and for the first time I started the 25-minute run ...

Dadthefish

Graduate•5 years ago

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FFS, life, what next?!

Having literally Just got over my issue with my wonky hip, etc and been delighted to be slowly building up a bit of fitness and getting back to running again,...

Having literally Just got over my issue with my wonky hip, etc and been delighte...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk3 r2

It’s so weird one run no problem another quite tough. Today not easy but not hard and only 4 runs in the womble which is my name for walk run seems to little....

It’s so weird one run no problem another quite tough. Today not easy but not ha...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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If only I was this serene....

Lovely end to my run this morning - these two glided over to see if the very sweaty human had anything good for nibbling... they were disappointed! I did go...

Lovely end to my run this morning - these two glided over to see if the very swe...

DiverIzzie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one run two done

Loved that bought myself some Bose wireless headphones they made such a difference. Thanks to vegout25 for cheering me on this morning it really kept me...

Loved that bought myself some Bose wireless headphones they made such a differen...

DottyF

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2- not sure whether to run tomorrow

So my cold has really hit me hard. I barely slept last night. I really want to run tomorrow as I don't want to lose motivation and momentum. Worried if I...

So my cold has really hit me hard. I barely slept last night. I really want to ...

Lardybumneedstorun

•5 years ago

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Still hot in menorca w7r1

W7r1 completed. Slightly faster today than sunday as reached hotel before end of 5 min walk so had to loop car park. But I did it with lots of pouring of...

W7r1 completed. Slightly faster today than sunday as reached hotel before end o...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Planning my first run since graduating at the end May.

I graduated at the end of May and was full of beans then after a night away we came home to find the kitchen, dining room and conservatory flooded with water....

I graduated at the end of May and was full of beans then after a night away we c...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished week 3 pins and needles in feet

So week one and two were fine and I felt quite pleased with myself. I’d completed them without stopping, gone faster on the treadmill, my heart rate had...

So week one and two were fine and I felt quite pleased with myself. I’d complete...

Egoldie

•5 years ago

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Rest day, but wish I was out 😢

I’m only on week 2, but it’s a beautiful evening and all I can think about is how gutted I am that it’s a rest day 😆 I think I’ve got the running bug! Looking...

I’m only on week 2, but it’s a beautiful evening and all I can think about is ho...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W6R3 and officially a runner!!!

Wow oh wow oh wow!!!! That was amazing!!! Strange city as I am away with work but into my running gear I got, on went my aftershokz (btw these are fantastic...

Wow oh wow oh wow!!!! That was amazing!!! Strange city as I am away with work ...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Medial knee ligament

So I ended up seeing my doctor about my knee pain, I've strained my medial knee ligament, been prescribed strong anti inflammatory tablets and told not to run...

So I ended up seeing my doctor about my knee pain, I've strained my medial knee ...

Jonbonjovi

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

I really found w7 hard going. Don’t seem to be enjoying it as much this week, which is a real shame as I have had such a buzz from previous weeks. I’m not...

I really found w7 hard going. Don’t seem to be enjoying it as much this week, wh...

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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good things come to those who wait... w3r1

i'd done all the runs from w1 and w2 in quite quick succession, and after sound advice on here (thanks everyone) I am now taking the necessary rest days...

i'd done all the runs from w1 and w2 in quite quick succession, and after sound ...

walkrunwalkrunwalk

•5 years ago

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Week 3: Run 1 - the Moon was still out!

Run 1 of Week 3 this morning, and cripes, the moon was still out. I'm not one for getting up early so a month ago I would never have believed you if you had...

Run 1 of Week 3 this morning, and cripes, the moon was still out. I'm not one fo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Music

Hi, I’ve just joined and am looking for advice please. I’m new to the whole concept of running and have downloaded the App reading to start my challenge...

Hi, I’ve just joined and am looking for advice please. I’m new to the whole conc...

JudyBE1960

•5 years ago

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Happy bday to me

When you get new trainers for your birthday and you are delighted. #runner

Etsy17

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k, w1r1 done! Loved every minute 👍🏃‍♀️

I've been out and run 8 x 1 min, hamstring felt good and i loved each and every 1 min run!! Felt easy but didn't push it, ran with Laura's encouragement! So...

I've been out and run 8 x 1 min, hamstring felt good and i loved each and every ...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wow... I’ve done it!

Not posted before, but feeling pretty chuffed. Just completed the final run and graduated. Managed to go 5.25k in the 30 mins which was a big surprise as my...

Not posted before, but feeling pretty chuffed. Just completed the final run and ...

Mpl001

•5 years ago

7 Replies

W1R2

So I did my second run this morning, felt like I had loads more energy and wanted to carry on after!

So I did my second run this morning, felt like I had loads more energy and wante...

Narutorun

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week 7 run 3

Took everyone’s advice and slowed down today, and you were all right, went well today, legs are tired but breathing was a lot better. Thanks everyone. Can’t...

Took everyone’s advice and slowed down today, and you were all right, went well ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 4: first run

I did it! I bought some reflective arm and leg bands for running in the dark. All good. I mistimed today and didn't get back to the house until 6am so I was...

I did it! I bought some reflective arm and leg bands for running in the dark. Al...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

W7R1 ... Back where I left it

W1D2 (who knew how exhausting it can be!)

W1R3 / W2R1 START

Hello

Consolidated runs wk2

Fitness improvement, Stepping Stone revisited and the Beatles!

Frustrated (and surprised that I am)

W2R2 night run done ...

Week 7 done!

FFS, life, what next?!

Wk3 r2

If only I was this serene....

Week one run two done

W2R2- not sure whether to run tomorrow

Still hot in menorca w7r1

Planning my first run since graduating at the end May.

Finished week 3 pins and needles in feet

Rest day, but wish I was out 😢

W6R3 and officially a runner!!!

Medial knee ligament

W7R3

good things come to those who wait... w3r1

Week 3: Run 1 - the Moon was still out!

Music

Happy bday to me

C25k, w1r1 done! Loved every minute 👍🏃‍♀️

Wow... I’ve done it!

W1R2

Week 7 run 3

Week 4: first run

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