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Learning the hard way

I have finally completed it, at probably the 4 or 5 attempt, (I normally end up straining a calf or achilles because of impatience, try to go to fast, and...

I have finally completed it, at probably the 4 or 5 attempt, (I normally end up ...

darktier

•5 years ago

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Do I do week 1 again?

Hey, new here. Need a little advice. Just finished week 1 run 3 so due to start week 2 on Thursday.. I've just recovered from a op so really struggled with...

Hey, new here. Need a little advice. Just finished week 1 run 3 so due to start ...

Wiganspud

•5 years ago

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Week 2/Run 1 Groin Strain

I’ve just completed week 2 run 1 and found it sooooo difficult :( I’ve also strained my left groin and am worried about how long it will be before I can do...

I’ve just completed week 2 run 1 and found it sooooo difficult :( I’ve also stra...

Tallulahpop

•5 years ago

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I’ve only gone and finished W9R3 🎉🤗🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️

I’m feeling so chuffed with myself! I just can’t believe I have finished.. I did have to run w9 twice due to my disaster outside, but I have done it and...

I’m feeling so chuffed with myself! I just can’t believe I have finished.. I did...

Goslow

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R3 - Can’t believe I made it this far

I seem to start every post in amazement that I’ve once again been able to run for this long... but I really am amazed at this one - 20 minutes all in one go!...

I seem to start every post in amazement that I’ve once again been able to run fo...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1 - Survived.... Just

First run done. I found it REALLY hard. I'm glad I've done it and am now resting at home. I even braved the rain. I found the inner arch of my feet hurt...

First run done. I found it REALLY hard. I'm glad I've done it and am now resting...

Lardybumneedstorun

•5 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1 - Oooooofffttttttt!

I’m a newbie! Just completed the very first run...and boy did I struggle! I never realised how hard it is to run (or should I say jog!) for 60 seconds - I am...

I’m a newbie! Just completed the very first run...and boy did I struggle! I nev...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

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1st run after a 3 week break

Because I’ve been on my holidays I hadn’t run for 3 weeks. I was at W8R1 but I decided to run W6R2. Blimey! It almost killed me. I did manage to run it but...

Because I’ve been on my holidays I hadn’t run for 3 weeks. I was at W8R1 but I d...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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For those who liked my shoe tags.....

I found some on Etsy and Amazon! 🏃🏻‍♀️💕🏃🏻‍♀️

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill

Well, following my previous post re running on the treadmill in the gym I thought I'd report back! First I didn't work out how to get Strava to map it (didn't...

Well, following my previous post re running on the treadmill in the gym I though...

CharliesMum11

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25K Runiversary

So on this day last year I stepped out the front door on the start of my C25K journey. I would never have previously called myself a runner, but nobody warned...

So on this day last year I stepped out the front door on the start of my C25K jo...

Foz4star

•5 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1! And good news from the doctor this morning!

Just finished the first run of week 2. Not as horrible as I expected 🤣 Week 1 definitely prepares you well. I had a good rest over the weekend with just a bit...

Just finished the first run of week 2. Not as horrible as I expected 🤣 Week 1 d...

Elceee

•5 years ago

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Week 6 again

Completely failed with my runs last week as back to work after the holidays and the week before I struggled with week 6 so think I'm going to repeat week 6...

Completely failed with my runs last week as back to work after the holidays and ...

MiskyB

•5 years ago

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Finally done it!

After waaaaay too many years and beers away from running have finally dropped enough weight (and the beers) and started on the C25k. On week 5, absolutely...

After waaaaay too many years and beers away from running have finally dropped en...

Smergal

•5 years ago

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Mud, mud, glorious mud!

So wet and rainy today but managed to get round the woods without slipping over. Of course, as soon as I arrived home, the rain stopped! 😂 ☔ Grr!

So wet and rainy today but managed to get round the woods without slipping over....

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back after 2 weeks rest

Well, I revisited W6R3 in Friday in preparation for starting W7. Went well and I felt great after the run today. Was worth the rest 💙

Well, I revisited W6R3 in Friday in preparation for starting W7. Went well and I...

Eileanfraoch

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduate and I’ve got the t.shirt to prove it 😂

What do you think of the very latest running apparel? A gift from my sister (also a graduate and has a matching one!) - thanks Moanna 😘

What do you think of the very latest running apparel? A gift from my sister (als...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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LETS DO THIS

Week 1 run 1..... LETS DO THIS!

Yellow-paint

•5 years ago

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Not alone...

Just done the big one : week five run three- with the help of Jo Whiley who is just the best! For the first time instead of empty paths or pavements I went to...

Just done the big one : week five run three- with the help of Jo Whiley who is j...

Imoslow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shining a light on running in the dark

Hi all. As I start week 9 it’s becoming increasing clear that the nights are drawing in. Not a problem for this week and me completing Couch to 5k,l but, as I...

Hi all. As I start week 9 it’s becoming increasing clear that the nights are dra...

beardymcbearderson

•5 years ago

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Week 6???

I have just finished run 2 of the week 5. Wondering whet week 6 entails and if it is a big step up?

I have just finished run 2 of the week 5. Wondering whet week 6 entails and if i...

Thelyde

Graduate•5 years ago

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THE SEARCH FOR AN INDIAN SUMMER--THE SEPTEMBER QUEST WEEK 2

Welcome to Week Two of the September Quest……….the Search for an Indian Summer. We are looking for those little extras in our running that build the...

Welcome to Week Two of the September Quest……….the Search for an Indian Summer. ...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•5 years ago

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Rainy days & Mondays ☔️

Rainy days and Mondays are the best for running 🏃‍♀️ yes 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 20 mins first time ever!! W5:3 completed. Thanks everyone for getting me to...

Rainy days and Mondays are the best for running 🏃‍♀️ yes 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ ...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Monday's short run

I do like the shorter faster runs, not as much as I like the longer slower runs though, anyway, getting ahead of myself here. Today was a short 20 minute run,...

I do like the shorter faster runs, not as much as I like the longer slower runs ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2

That was not as bad as I had prepared myself for and I found I actually had time to look around and see what I was running past instead of just being in a blur...

That was not as bad as I had prepared myself for and I found I actually had time...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated!!!

Well, it's taken nearly 15 weeks but finally completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning and absolutely amazed at myself. I have learnt/achieved a few things in that...

Well, it's taken nearly 15 weeks but finally completed Week 9 Run 3 this morning...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5K

So on Saturday it was Week 6 run 3 and that dreaded 25 minutes run 🥵. I decided to change my technique after reading zillions (slight exaggeration) 🙃 on...

So on Saturday it was Week 6 run 3 and that dreaded 25 minutes run 🥵. I decided...

janet1972

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2R1

Up at 6.15 clothes by the bed tip from here. Everything ready down stairs and out the door before the head and the voices woke up. That got me through the...

Up at 6.15 clothes by the bed tip from here. Everything ready down stairs and ou...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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My Longest Run Ever- Honest!

An Ode on Completing My Longest Run, Scouts Honour In Barbour hat with natty brim I stepped outside, the weather grim My off road route was somewhat boggy So...

An Ode on Completing My Longest Run, Scouts Honour In Barbour hat with natty br...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Losing momentum

Hey all, I just completed Week 7 Run 3 this morning and it's beginning to feel a little like a chore. Part of it is having to get up at 5 now term has started...

Hey all, I just completed Week 7 Run 3 this morning and it's beginning to feel a...

RavenGirl458

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2019

Learning the hard way

Do I do week 1 again?

Week 2/Run 1 Groin Strain

I’ve only gone and finished W9R3 🎉🤗🤸‍♂️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♀️

W5R3 - Can’t believe I made it this far

W1R1 - Survived.... Just

Week 1 Day 1 - Oooooofffttttttt!

1st run after a 3 week break

For those who liked my shoe tags.....

Treadmill

C25K Runiversary

Week 2 Run 1! And good news from the doctor this morning!

Week 6 again

Finally done it!

Mud, mud, glorious mud!

Back after 2 weeks rest

Graduate and I’ve got the t.shirt to prove it 😂

LETS DO THIS

Not alone...

Shining a light on running in the dark

Week 6???

THE SEARCH FOR AN INDIAN SUMMER--THE SEPTEMBER QUEST WEEK 2

Rainy days & Mondays ☔️

Monday's short run

W5R2

Graduated!!!

First 5K

Wk2R1

My Longest Run Ever- Honest!

Losing momentum

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