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Wk5 Run3

Wasn’t looking forward to trying to run non stop for 20 minutes up from my previous 8 minute longest run.However I am chuffed to say that I have just managed...

Wasn’t looking forward to trying to run non stop for 20 minutes up from my previ...

Runnerno

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

Morning all! Found this one really hard, but has been a week since my last run-life got in the way this week-I’m in the events world-so like a lot of others...

Morning all! Found this one really hard, but has been a week since my last run-l...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Complete

Wow! The hardest run I’ve ever done - completed week 7 by running outside for the first time. I could never imagine how hard it is to run outside compared to...

Wow! The hardest run I’ve ever done - completed week 7 by running outside for th...

Neet79

•4 years ago

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Feeling Proud.

I haven't posted for about a month now but I have still been following the plan. Just completed my first 30 min run and feeling really proud for two reasons....

I haven't posted for about a month now but I have still been following the plan....

Jooles57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back from 2 weeks on the IC

It was all going too well. If all went to plan today I would be marking one week as a graduate. But the day before W8R3 I tripped, missed my placing and ended...

It was all going too well. If all went to plan today I would be marking one week...

Katie3456

•4 years ago

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Weight loss on C25K

I’m currently on week 8 of C25K. Just weighed myself and thought I may have lost a little weight? Havnt changed my diet that much but as before I wasn’t...

I’m currently on week 8 of C25K. Just weighed myself and thought I may have lost...

jol1pjl1

•4 years ago

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Week 8 ✅

That third run was my best of the week without doubt. I changed my route so not sure if that helped. Proud to have got this far! Keep going everyone. I would...

That third run was my best of the week without doubt. I changed my route so not ...

helenjjohnson

•4 years ago

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Eeek!

Ok starting week 4 today, bit worried, I’m just waiting to start to enjoy it! I love audible rather than music so that I can get lost in it, any tips anyone?...

Ok starting week 4 today, bit worried, I’m just waiting to start to enjoy it! I ...

Bow70

•4 years ago

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Post 9/3

Well it's only been a couple of weeks since we did our final week 9 run and graduated and we have pushed on and are now doing 45 minutes without any problems....

Well it's only been a couple of weeks since we did our final week 9 run and gra...

BOBOZ

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 done and dusted

Coming down with something, so took extra day of rest. Was dreading run. Extra days seems to impact motivation. Run went fine. Shocked to see I have 4 runs...

Coming down with something, so took extra day of rest. Was dreading run. Extra d...

dieOR5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Parkrun .....in shock😃

After completing W9 and running just over 3k in 30mins I was gobsmacked today at my first Parkrun. I managed 5k in 38mins...I never expected a result like...

After completing W9 and running just over 3k in 30mins I was gobsmacked today at...

Waitingatthelights

•4 years ago

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Struggling!

I must say its inspiring to read all of you doing so well but I've only got halfway through week 2 and am struggling with aches and pains. I'm 53 but I'm not...

I must say its inspiring to read all of you doing so well but I've only got half...

Lostintherun

•4 years ago

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Running World Cup Run Done for Last 16

Accessing the web version shows my run when compared to the slowness of the app but hey they all count. Vaccine target reached.

Accessing the web version shows my run when compared to the slowness of the app ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is 8:32 per km good?

Just ran 3.56 km and I should probably be more concerned about losing weight and feeling good while I run and be less concerned about my Pace In My Time I know...

Just ran 3.56 km and I should probably be more concerned about losing weight and...

Love2run1969

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 finished

Hey all. I didn’t post the last run, then got a tummy bug but today finally managed week 8 run 3. Had to slooooow it down because it had been a while but it...

Hey all. I didn’t post the last run, then got a tummy bug but today finally mana...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I did it!

Week 9 and just finished my 3rd 30 min run....phew! Delighted and a bit proud of myself.....seems like yesterday when I was worried about starting that very...

Week 9 and just finished my 3rd 30 min run....phew! Delighted and a bit proud of...

Incho

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run1

Well I am just about to do my week 7 run 1 25mins let’s hope I make it. My pace is 6.44 I’m hoping to get faster nearer the end of week 9

Well I am just about to do my week 7 run 1 25mins let’s hope I make it. My pace ...

Kukaro

•4 years ago

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My Running World Cup last 16 Run

Got out today in the rain, wind and sun nearly all the seasons in one 4 mile run. Achieved the distance I wanted to gain a vaccine as well. Now just chilling...

Got out today in the rain, wind and sun nearly all the seasons in one 4 mile run...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 7 done

This week was challenging. The second run I struggled and slowed down so much at one point it felt like I was running on the spot. I think that I had issues...

This week was challenging. The second run I struggled and slowed down so much at...

Ooloutoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to run safely during Coronavirus outbreak...

This is a very useful link produced by Runners World magazine and it’s has all your frequently asked questions about running during this worrying time! Link:...

This is a very useful link produced by Runners World magazine and it’s has all y...

JaoJao

•4 years ago

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W1R2 hopefully 3rd time lucky

So I done W1R1 last Sunday but the cramps in my class were terrible. On Wednesday, I went to do W1R2 but trying a different pair of shoes out (vapourmax). I...

So I done W1R1 last Sunday but the cramps in my class were terrible. On Wednesda...

Training4run

•4 years ago

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W9R9

I did it, did Parkrun for my graduation run hilly and muddy, compared to where I've done my training runs, I walked first 5 mins then ran to the finish 35 min...

I did it, did Parkrun for my graduation run hilly and muddy, compared to where I...

Clairewalker751

•4 years ago

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Too long a break???

I ran w8r3 last Tuesday but what with one thing and another haven’t been able to do my next run yet. It will probably be Monday (6 days later) when I can run...

I ran w8r3 last Tuesday but what with one thing and another haven’t been able to...

FleetwoodShuttle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Any calf muscle experts...help!

Well, graduated, consolidated, and enjoying running all thanks to c25k. Did parkrun this morning, (possibly the last for a while due to cvirus) but about 5...

Well, graduated, consolidated, and enjoying running all thanks to c25k. Did park...

Snodrop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Hi everyone I’m up to week 3 last run tomorrow. Actually finding it not to bad considering I’m 6 foot 7 and 160 kg .i may be even enjoying it but big step up...

Hi everyone I’m up to week 3 last run tomorrow. Actually finding it not to bad c...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Graduation and First parkrun

Well well well, despite everything the last two months has thrown at me, I’ve made it to the end...5k parkrun in 28:04. Unbelievable. Would like to say thanks...

Well well well, despite everything the last two months has thrown at me, I’ve ma...

Daveg83

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yahoo!!!!!! I’ve graduated 😊

I completed my final run on Thursday and achieved 4.6k in 30 minutes. My husband even surprised me by giving me a medal! I really feel like I’ve found my pace...

I completed my final run on Thursday and achieved 4.6k in 30 minutes. My husband...

Funky-Dory

•4 years ago

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First park run!

Just did my first park run for my first consolidation run. Was very nervous beforehand, I don’t know why because I knew I could do it, I just don’t like the...

Just did my first park run for my first consolidation run. Was very nervous befo...

Flyzabad

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

That was easier than expected. Ran slow (really slow!) on the uphills and it worked a treat. No Morrissey either. Beastie Boys today 👍🏼

That was easier than expected. Ran slow (really slow!) on the uphills and it wor...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 - a snitch?

No... a stitch! For the very first time in this wonderfully controlled programme (and after many, many years in fact), after 5 minutes into the run, I felt the...

No... a stitch! For the very first time in this wonderfully controlled programme...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Wk5 Run3

W8R1

Week 7 Complete

Feeling Proud.

Back from 2 weeks on the IC

Weight loss on C25K

Week 8 ✅

Eeek!

Post 9/3

W8R2 done and dusted

First Parkrun .....in shock😃

Struggling!

Running World Cup Run Done for Last 16

Is 8:32 per km good?

Week 8 finished

I did it!

Week 7 run1

My Running World Cup last 16 Run

Wk 7 done

How to run safely during Coronavirus outbreak...

W1R2 hopefully 3rd time lucky

W9R9

Too long a break???

Any calf muscle experts...help!

Week 3 run 3

Graduation and First parkrun

Yahoo!!!!!! I’ve graduated 😊

First park run!

W2R1

W8R2 - a snitch?

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