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Week 7 😀🏃🏽‍♀️😀

Well it’s lovely to get here, had to repeat week six run three today as I just couldn’t get to 25 min without a few pauses. But tried it tonight with a Nike...

Well it’s lovely to get here, had to repeat week six run three today as I just c...

Tayrm

•5 years ago

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Sad 🙁

Not done wk4run3 🙁 got a really chesty cold still working probably should be in bed disappointed but thinking I shall hopefully do wk 4 run 1 at weekend again...

Not done wk4run3 🙁 got a really chesty cold still working probably should be in...

Big_maz

•5 years ago

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Got to 5K!

Delighted tonight to unexpectedly hit the 5K. I graduated 3 weeks ago, so have been consolidating with more 30 mins and gradual increases plus the C25K+...

Delighted tonight to unexpectedly hit the 5K. I graduated 3 weeks ago, so have b...

JennyMc83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just starting out today, completed my first run in Redfish Vale Country Park. Feeling motivated 😃

Just starting out today, completed my first run in Redfish Vale Country Park. Fe...

AlanBOnlyMe

•5 years ago

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Losing

Loss half stone in 5 weeks 6 week is killing

Fat215

•5 years ago

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Walk from Pow Hill to the Dam , Derwent Reservoir.

Rest day, hip still a bit sore. Plenty stretches and seems to eased a bit. Decided to go on a brisk walk round the Derwent reservoir. Felt fine no issues but...

Rest day, hip still a bit sore. Plenty stretches and seems to eased a bit. Decid...

persiangulf

•5 years ago

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Pap17 here

Well as result of the weight loss the X-rays come back clear, no issues with bloods all clear, all body parts functioning as expected so more blood tests now...

Well as result of the weight loss the X-rays come back clear, no issues with blo...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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My Scottish run

I finished delivering my workshops today, got changed into my running gear and out into Dunblane I ran. I had taken a look at the map and had a rough idea...

I finished delivering my workshops today, got changed into my running gear and o...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5r1

Just completed week 5 run 1. Feel like it is starting to get serious now with each run being different from the last and some big runs coming up. I’m feeling...

Just completed week 5 run 1. Feel like it is starting to get serious now with ea...

-Steve-

Graduate•5 years ago

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Crane Running Wear

Does anyone wear the make Crane running wear? I’ve not heard of it before and just wondered if it’s any good and how the sizing compares with other makes.

Does anyone wear the make Crane running wear? I’ve not heard of it before and ju...

Davo123

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nearly there (or not)

I completed W9R2 this morning and started writing this post about how I am planning to do my graduation run and my first park run on Saturday, when I received...

I completed W9R2 this morning and started writing this post about how I am plann...

Ginter

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rowing machine

I enjoy (if that's the right word) using the rowing machine at the gym. Is this a good way to strengthen my calves and knees? I don't have a lot of trouble...

I enjoy (if that's the right word) using the rowing machine at the gym. Is this ...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

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Question for those with experience of winter running

Hello! I have only just started but am nervous of winter running and it is fast approaching! My question is... What is your essential winter running kit? Any...

Hello! I have only just started but am nervous of winter running and it is fast ...

Smelliepoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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This is for you

Recently read an article with top tips from pro runners for new runners and the two things that have stuck with me are 1) remember your ‘why’ and hold onto...

Recently read an article with top tips from pro runners for new runners and the ...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

I have been training for a couple weeks only because doing this 2.8Km charity run/walk on Sat. I so want to run/jog it. I can run consecutively for ages...

I have been training for a couple weeks only because doing this 2.8Km charity ru...

kimla10

•5 years ago

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Week one run Two

Week one run two completed outside. I decided to try and cover my mouth when running so that I’m not breathing in as much cold air. Well I noticed a...

Week one run two completed outside. I decided to try and cover my mouth when ru...

Sham19

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Wow!! I was way too optimistic about this run, I thought it would be easier lol I really struggled with my lower legs hurting. My calves and my shins. I’m...

Wow!! I was way too optimistic about this run, I thought it would be easier lol...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

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It’s my two year runniversary today

Two years ago today, at the age of 70, on a dark windy evening in hilly Chipping Norton, I wheezed, panted and generally struggled my way through week 1 run 1...

Two years ago today, at the age of 70, on a dark windy evening in hilly Chipping...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Fabulous450 Goes Back to Good Old School C25K “Out There Don’t Care” Magic! 🏃🏽‍♀️❤️

Hi Runners! I have just shared this with my Bridge to 10k VRBs and hope that this will help someone to start and/or keep going! No messing around for me...

Hi Runners! I have just shared this with my Bridge to 10k VRBs and hope that thi...

Fabulous450

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Feeling great

Just finished 3rd run of week 3 and jogged for longer than the plan as was raring to go. Anyone else do this?

Just finished 3rd run of week 3 and jogged for longer than the plan as was rarin...

Northpenninesjogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

Done and done

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk2 R1 - The road to success

I won’t lie, I don’t exactly enjoy running. However, today was the first day that I actually felt really good about it. I know it’s only week 2 run 1, but I...

I won’t lie, I don’t exactly enjoy running. However, today was the first day tha...

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mrs LeeU's Week 7 Run 1

Just been out with Mrs LeeU as she had week 7 run 1 to do, I tagged along cause I'm nice that way and a run is a run. Mrs LeeU was the official time keeper as...

Just been out with Mrs LeeU as she had week 7 run 1 to do, I tagged along cause ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newly Graduate

So I managed to graduate last week and very thrilled with myself. I have done 5k in 33minutes . This week I haven’t run at all I am itching to go out for a...

So I managed to graduate last week and very thrilled with myself. I have done 5...

Zebra14

Graduate•5 years ago

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Final run done!

Final run done this morning. I run in the countryside with no pavement and spend all the time dodging tractors. I always wonder where other people run. What...

Final run done this morning. I run in the countryside with no pavement and spend...

Ordct

•5 years ago

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1 Year Anniversary! Keep going tips!

If you’re stuttering, YOU CAN DO IT! I never EVER would have believed it, but I have kept going and hit my 1 year anniversary of starting the programme. I am...

If you’re stuttering, YOU CAN DO IT! I never EVER would have believed it, but I...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

I've Graduated!!

Well we finally did it - my friend and I completed week 9 run 3 of the challenge and can now run for 30 minutes without stopping. We've graduated!! Onto the...

Well we finally did it - my friend and I completed week 9 run 3 of the challenge...

Blondefordy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nervous- about to start week 3

Starting week 3 tomorrow and to be honest I’m feeling really nervous. It seems a bit dramatic to be nervous of running for 3 minutes but I’m 45 and haven’t run...

Starting week 3 tomorrow and to be honest I’m feeling really nervous. It seems a...

Orangutan99

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Wk8 run 1

Forgot to post on wk7 run 2 and 3, was away at brands hatch, but still ran. Just done wk8run 1, 28 mins, nailed it!! Loving it

Forgot to post on wk7 run 2 and 3, was away at brands hatch, but still ran. Just...

Fitunicorn

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Fuel for your ears

Hey everyone, Just completed W2R2 so a newbie! I’m just wondering what everyone finds best to listen to whilst running? I know some people who watch Netflix...

Hey everyone, Just completed W2R2 so a newbie! I’m just wondering what everyon...

Hanruh

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Week 7 😀🏃🏽‍♀️😀

Sad 🙁

Got to 5K!

Ok here we go

Losing

Walk from Pow Hill to the Dam , Derwent Reservoir.

Pap17 here

My Scottish run

Wk5r1

Crane Running Wear

Nearly there (or not)

Rowing machine

Question for those with experience of winter running

This is for you

Week 4 run 2

Week one run Two

Week 5 Run 2

It’s my two year runniversary today

Fabulous450 Goes Back to Good Old School C25K “Out There Don’t Care” Magic! 🏃🏽‍♀️❤️

Feeling great

Week 9 run 3

Wk2 R1 - The road to success

Mrs LeeU's Week 7 Run 1

Newly Graduate

Final run done!

1 Year Anniversary! Keep going tips!

I've Graduated!!

Nervous- about to start week 3

Wk8 run 1

Fuel for your ears

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