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I did it......again

I graduated yesterday....again.Completed C25k a little more than a year ago but after having breast surgery and treatment I could no longer run as just didn’t...

I graduated yesterday....again.Completed C25k a little more than a year ago but ...

Bentley3

•4 years ago

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W5r3 completed!!!

Done it tonight ran 20mins non-stop!!! Not much point to this point but just wanted to share! From doing w1r1 and coming home out of puff and thinking never be...

Done it tonight ran 20mins non-stop!!! Not much point to this point but just wan...

Nolslynch

•4 years ago

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W9R3 and injury

Did it, could not be happier about that, but with 15 minutes on the clock I got a calf strain, carried on and run it off, was not going to be beaten. I know I...

Did it, could not be happier about that, but with 15 minutes on the clock I got ...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3

Well I finally managed to finish W9R3 today. I am so pleased that I managed it and I can say that I enjoyed it and ran an extra 5 minutes, not quite 5K but and...

Well I finally managed to finish W9R3 today. I am so pleased that I managed it a...

Abuela59

•4 years ago

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CHUFFED!!!

Went for my Magic 10 week 4 30 minute run this morning. I wanted to incorporate my Vitality World Cup Run before time was up. It felt quite mild so I had my...

Went for my Magic 10 week 4 30 minute run this morning. I wanted to incorporate ...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 4!

Never dreamed I’d actually get to, let alone complete, the first session of week 4. After all I’m nearly 72 and had open heart surgery 7 months ago. Oh! And I...

Never dreamed I’d actually get to, let alone complete, the first session of week...

willsie01

•4 years ago

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Week 8 !!!!

Can’t believe I’m now at week 8!! I ran the 28mins yesterday and survived:) My legs felt a bit tired though coz I had done a Pilates class a couple of hours...

Can’t believe I’m now at week 8!! I ran the 28mins yesterday and survived:) My l...

Daroo

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6 R3!

Well, I was a bit nervous about this one. But I did it! So impressed with myself. I broke it down by using the halfway bell in the app. So my head was saying...

Well, I was a bit nervous about this one. But I did it! So impressed with myself...

Roadrunner2176

•4 years ago

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W9 R2

My partner and gp have suggested I do my last run of the week on Saturday Park Run 5k

My partner and gp have suggested I do my last run of the week on Saturday Park R...

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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W6R2 in the bag

Did W6R2 last night in the wind and rain. That Decathlon rain jacket is really paying for itself!!! Another step closer to graduating! Happy running everyone,...

Did W6R2 last night in the wind and rain. That Decathlon rain jacket is really p...

MrWomble

Graduate•4 years ago

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Over the moon

Just completed week 5 run 3 and WOW I did it! I ran for a solid 20 mins no stopping not bad for a 20 stone man who 5 weeks ago couldn’t run 2 mins

Just completed week 5 run 3 and WOW I did it! I ran for a solid 20 mins no stopp...

coops22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 done!

Really wasn't in the mood having done a relaxing yoga session this morning, however I've had a couple of days rest and really needed to summon myself to do...

Really wasn't in the mood having done a relaxing yoga session this morning, howe...

Songstrez

•4 years ago

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R1W2

Did it! Saw lovely primroses growing wild on the banks and in the ditches. Horrible thing happened on my 5 minute cool down . My dog a small spaniel was...

Did it! Saw lovely primroses growing wild on the banks and in the ditches. Horri...

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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W2R1

Found this run quite difficult as I had 2 days rest! But half way through it was great! Ankle gave way but carried on! I’m getting there! Will do the jumping n...

Found this run quite difficult as I had 2 days rest! But half way through it was...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 done despite minor issues

Confident about the run (jog😂) today. However, when on the warmup walk I noticed my left Achilles area seemed tight and a little painful... Should I stop?...

Confident about the run (jog😂) today. However, when on the warmup walk I notice...

iBard

Graduate•4 years ago

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Into Week 8 😀! Run 1 ✅

Quite a simple run this morning. I noticed the step up to the extra 3 minutes but slowed my pace and just kept going. I always finish my run on this route on a...

Quite a simple run this morning. I noticed the step up to the extra 3 minutes bu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W2R1

First run in the rain 👍👍👍👍

Mid1ife

•4 years ago

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Consolidation #5 A windswept one

A tough one today. I don't mind rain so much, but I don't like wind. Nevermind, just get on with it. So off I went- it wasnt pleasant, it wasnt pretty, and it...

A tough one today. I don't mind rain so much, but I don't like wind. Nevermind,...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Determined

Well having to have a week off due to be ill I completed W5R1 was tough going especially the last 5mins run I was really flacking, but pushed my self to finish...

Well having to have a week off due to be ill I completed W5R1 was tough going es...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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W3R2

Another one in the bag! Wasn't feeling running today, I was on autopilot getting ready. However, I think I've found a good steady pace that leaves me out of...

Another one in the bag! Wasn't feeling running today, I was on autopilot getting...

Sarah2706

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting out

Just starting up. Enjoyed 1st run ... but now need to keep it up (where I struggle). Anyone else just starting?

Just starting up. Enjoyed 1st run ... but now need to keep it up (where I strugg...

Chugging

•4 years ago

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Treadmill v road

Been running for just over a year plus lost 3 stone another 6 to go On the treadmill ( I know its alot easier) can do 5k in 31 mins Outside I just cant seem...

Been running for just over a year plus lost 3 stone another 6 to go On the trea...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Just completed the run and found it a lot easier than Run One. Looking forward to the start of week 2 on Thursday.😀

Just completed the run and found it a lot easier than Run One. Looking forward t...

Blythyn75

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 done

Yesterday I finally completed week 5 hurrah ... it has taken me 8 weeks; I’ve been seeing a PT twice a week and had to space my running effort in order to...

Yesterday I finally completed week 5 hurrah ... it has taken me 8 weeks; I’ve be...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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2nd Run

Did my second run today and thanks to everyone who advised me to slow the pace down, it really worked and I thoroughly enjoyed my run. What a great community.

Did my second run today and thanks to everyone who advised me to slow the pace d...

IanWell

•4 years ago

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Cramping calf’s

Started couch to 5k on Sunday and done my first session. However now on Tuesday my calf’s are still sore and feel like they need to cramp when they are tensed....

Started couch to 5k on Sunday and done my first session. However now on Tuesday ...

Training4run

•4 years ago

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Nervous attempt of a 5k

Finished W9 and going to do my first Parkrun on Saturday. I've only run just over 3k in the 30mins. Feeling a bit of pressure as my hubby and 3 grown up kids...

Finished W9 and going to do my first Parkrun on Saturday. I've only run just ov...

Waitingatthelights

•4 years ago

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W7R3

It was raining so I put Russell (my waterproof jacket) on and we started off. The thing about Russell is he’s hot and annoying so I ended up taking it off...

It was raining so I put Russell (my waterproof jacket) on and we started off. Th...

Sazzles9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almost there!

W8 R3 complete! After waking at 5am I was going to just lie in bed and waste time scrolling through my phone until i had to get ready for work and get the kids...

W8 R3 complete! After waking at 5am I was going to just lie in bed and waste tim...

Ninnernell

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Treading water so to speak!

Injuries, illness and arthritis have been preventing me running 5km over the last few months, aided and abetted by the weather. I have now joined a gym and...

Injuries, illness and arthritis have been preventing me running 5km over the las...

Kat332zz

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

I did it......again

W5r3 completed!!!

W9R3 and injury

W9R3

CHUFFED!!!

Wk 4!

Week 8 !!!!

WK6 R3!

W9 R2

W6R2 in the bag

Over the moon

Week 6 done!

R1W2

W2R1

W2R3 done despite minor issues

Into Week 8 😀! Run 1 ✅

W2R1

Consolidation #5 A windswept one

Still Determined

W3R2

Starting out

Treadmill v road

Week 1 Run 3

Week 5 done

2nd Run

Cramping calf’s

Nervous attempt of a 5k

W7R3

Almost there!

Treading water so to speak!

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