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5th Day of Christmas

On the 5th day of Christmas my "true love" asked AlMorr to run a 5K, which I did.

On the 5th day of Christmas my "true love" asked AlMorr to run a 5K, which I did...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Smooth running 😎

Just decided to take it easy , no toxic 10 , no clock watching and only a passing interest in Jo’s timekeeping . Just seemed to be going for a ride on my legs...

Just decided to take it easy , no toxic 10 , no clock watching and only a passin...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•5 years ago

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This blob can still do it!

Sorry, that's about how I feel, after a lake of gin, a mountain of chocolate and an enforced nine day break. Took my own advice and got straight back out...

Sorry, that's about how I feel, after a lake of gin, a mountain of chocolate and...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not goofing around

Went for run today, with new earphones with clips, and bumbag for phone! What a difference it made, didnt worry bout earphones falling out, and didnt have...

Went for run today, with new earphones with clips, and bumbag for phone! What a ...

Val183

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to the beginning

Hi all, since moving property in April 2019 I didn't feel like running as there has been a lot going on. Now seems the right time to get back into it and...

Hi all, since moving property in April 2019 I didn't feel like running as there...

Backtofitness1985

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Starting again..but which week?

After graduating 5 months ago, I started a 10k plan, managed about 2-3 weeks but then due to a few niggling knee pains, holidays and work (excuses I know) I...

After graduating 5 months ago, I started a 10k plan, managed about 2-3 weeks but...

ScottJB

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1 R2

In summary; legs felt like led on this 2nd run. Hopefully I will feel stronger on Tuesday - I’m pretty sure my body is just getting adjusted - will get easier...

In summary; legs felt like led on this 2nd run. Hopefully I will feel stronger o...

Binny49

•5 years ago

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First run in a week

Time has just slipped by this week but today I managed a muddy run in my local woods and feel so much better for getting out. The sun was even shining for me!

Time has just slipped by this week but today I managed a muddy run in my local w...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello!

I’m new to exercise, diet and generally taking control of my own fitness! Looking forward to starting my C25K journey.

I’m new to exercise, diet and generally taking control of my own fitness! Lookin...

Cpop3

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’m back!! I hope...

After 2 months today from injuring my ankle along with other occurring feet problems I did as two doctors ordered and started C25K again from Week 1 day 1. I...

After 2 months today from injuring my ankle along with other occurring feet prob...

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Florida

Better late than never! My Boxing Day started with a bush run in West Auckland and finished 42 hours later as I left the airport in Fort Lauderdale, that...

Better late than never! My Boxing Day started with a bush run in West Auckland a...

Rigpig

Graduate•5 years ago

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Recovery run, who said she’s not competitive???

Run day yay!!! lousy nights sleep and didn’t wake til after 9, my last day off (they went quick) and slightly sore calf, so a recovery run for us, a little...

Run day yay!!! lousy nights sleep and didn’t wake til after 9, my last day off (...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 1.....

Hello to you all ive just completed Run 1 i went to my park and did this. Feeling really good and the music the support has given me a great feeling. Thank you...

Hello to you all ive just completed Run 1 i went to my park and did this. Feelin...

Simmi10

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

A much better run than Wk6 Run3, I put that down to the extra rest day. I always like 2 rest days between each week of the programme and I feel much better for...

A much better run than Wk6 Run3, I put that down to the extra rest day. I always...

Brian-P6

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally graduated

After many failed attempts to finish C25 over the years, run 3 week 9 this morning, cant believe I've actually done it. Now to make running a lifelong habit

After many failed attempts to finish C25 over the years, run 3 week 9 this morni...

Benson01

•5 years ago

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Parkrun volunteering

I put myself down for volunteering at Patkrun on Sat and had a lovely time. I wore lots of layers, wellies and gloves, and took my tambourine to cheer runners...

I put myself down for volunteering at Patkrun on Sat and had a lovely time. I wo...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thank you

Thank you all for your words of encouragement 😃 happy new year to you all🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank you all for your words of encouragement 😃 happy new year to you all🎉🎉🎉...

Steve1966

•5 years ago

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Support

I’ve been doing c25k for 8 weeks. I’ve just completed wk2 but I’m sticking at it for a little while. I find it tough with carrying extra weight. I’m find...

I’ve been doing c25k for 8 weeks. I’ve just completed wk2 but I’m sticking at i...

SamNotSammy

•5 years ago

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1st time tomorrow

Hi fellow runners Going to start my first C25K run tomorrow. Any tips? Want to do Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Wish me luck!

Hi fellow runners Going to start my first C25K run tomorrow. Any tips? Want to...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Let’s talk Trainers

Ok so I noticed on the Nike run app you can add your trainers and keep a track of mileage they do. How do you know when your trainers have done enough miles...

Ok so I noticed on the Nike run app you can add your trainers and keep a track o...

Sham19

•5 years ago

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W8R3

W8R3 completed. Can't believe I did it, although I can't say I find it easy, and if I didn't have my friend running with me I may have given up, but at least I...

W8R3 completed. Can't believe I did it, although I can't say I find it easy, and...

RunRa

•5 years ago

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Finally

Graduated in November and been running around 3 times a week plus one Park Run since then. Have never really enjoyed it and the Park Run was hard and made me...

Graduated in November and been running around 3 times a week plus one Park Run s...

pa259

•5 years ago

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I did it! C25K completed and 5k Park Run in the bag! 😁

Late posting as I've had a bit of a social media break over the Christmas hols, but I'm ecstatic to be able to say I've done it! I completed the Couch to 5K...

Late posting as I've had a bit of a social media break over the Christmas hols, ...

Marth-Elise

Graduate•5 years ago

16 Replies

W2 r3

Poorly dog this morning so running solo. All was well until the last 2 runs where I slowed to a walk 10secs early, calves were hurting and really hurt on the...

Poorly dog this morning so running solo. All was well until the last 2 runs wher...

DaisyCL

•5 years ago

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Feeling motivated

That the 3 runs of week 2 completed.....thinking of repeating them again to gain more confidence before moving on to week 3.... I felt good today .. legs not...

That the 3 runs of week 2 completed.....thinking of repeating them again to gain...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Wk5R2

I had an enforced week off over Christmas with a horrible gastric flu type virus. But I managed to go for a run on Boxing Day and yesterday completed run 2 of...

I had an enforced week off over Christmas with a horrible gastric flu type virus...

Clawdia

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

New beginnings

Hello, I graduated some 2 years ago and unfortunately didn’t keep up with the running. I’ve started back on the programme and have finished week 2. I feel...

Hello, I graduated some 2 years ago and unfortunately didn’t keep up with the ru...

Vish-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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The psychology of New Year's resolutions

There are a lot of posts from folk wanting to start a healthy routine for the new year. I thought this might help with the mental battle. Good luck....

There are a lot of posts from folk wanting to start a healthy routine for the ne...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Reflecting

So 2018 = 0 runs. 2019= 79 runs. Better mental health, healthier body, much slimmer and a happier me overall. Thank you vrb’s. I started c25k in April,...

So 2018 = 0 runs. 2019= 79 runs. Better mental health, healthier body, much sli...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R1

Decided to kick of my New Years resolution a few days early and have just done the first run. Honestly shocked at how hard I found that but know it can only...

Decided to kick of my New Years resolution a few days early and have just done t...

KiwiRunner

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

5th Day of Christmas

Week 8 Run 2 - Smooth running 😎

This blob can still do it!

Not goofing around

Back to the beginning

Starting again..but which week?

W1 R2

First run in a week

Hello!

I’m back!! I hope...

Week 7 Run 3 Florida

Recovery run, who said she’s not competitive???

Run 1.....

Week 7 Run 1

Finally graduated

Parkrun volunteering

Thank you

Support

1st time tomorrow

Let’s talk Trainers

W8R3

Finally

I did it! C25K completed and 5k Park Run in the bag! 😁

W2 r3

Feeling motivated

Wk5R2

New beginnings

The psychology of New Year's resolutions

Reflecting

W1R1

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