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Old birds can still fly!

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!! I DID IT!!!! One regret - my happy face didn't save. I was actually grinning ear to ear.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!! I DID IT!!!! One regret - my happy face didn't save. I was ...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 run 1

I did week 4 run 1 last night and struggled a bit. Hasn’t put me off, onwards and upwards. My goal is to actually attend a 5km Park run once I’ve completed the...

I did week 4 run 1 last night and struggled a bit. Hasn’t put me off, onwards an...

amanda2000

•4 years ago

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Graduation tomorrow - why do I feel nervous?

So the big graduation run is tomorrow. It could have been today but I have put off till tomorrow because A) still struggling following a chest infection B)...

So the big graduation run is tomorrow. It could have been today but I have put o...

diahug

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6r1

This was harder than I expected! The first 5 mins were fine but the 8 mins was a struggle. The last 5 mins I thought were going on a while....it was because...

This was harder than I expected! The first 5 mins were fine but the 8 mins was a...

Roadrunner2176

•4 years ago

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Dilemma

I did WK7 R2 today and it's going really well so far and I am actually enjoying my progression from non runner to runner. I normally run Tue/Thu/Sun as I do...

I did WK7 R2 today and it's going really well so far and I am actually enjoying ...

Iros24

•4 years ago

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I did it!! Wk9 R3

Woohoo!! Made it to the end of the programme and I feel knackered but stoked! This is a fab forum and even though this is my first post, through reading the...

Woohoo!! Made it to the end of the programme and I feel knackered but stoked! Th...

Clewer44

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R2

Delayed by 1 day due to jammed rib cage. But I did it! I’m only running at a pace of 5.6-5.8 maximum is that ok or should I be going faster??

Delayed by 1 day due to jammed rib cage. But I did it! I’m only running at a pac...

Neet79

•4 years ago

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Annoyed at myself

Had most of the week off with feeling a little under the weather, and now I’m really annoyed at myself. I haven’t even been to the gym or done any strength...

Had most of the week off with feeling a little under the weather, and now I’m re...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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R2 W1

I have done it! In the cold and wind in my face part of the time. Feel good but will feel better when I have completed week 1. Congrats to me!!!😇

I have done it! In the cold and wind in my face part of the time. Feel good but...

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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W9R3 🎓

So proud of myself! Never really thought I'd get this far but I have 😁

Defnotarunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Wooop I have completed week one. No problems with the running but lots of problems with the app and my music. First run I set everything going as I thought,...

Wooop I have completed week one. No problems with the running but lots of proble...

MoliJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Want to enjoy but....

I’m just completing a second round C25k... and I’ve got there again! Happy with that BUT I’m waiting to feel the ‘joy’!! I’m doing this for my health ......

I’m just completing a second round C25k... and I’ve got there again! Happy with ...

Anniecycle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest days

With this rainy weather I’m finding I’m eager to get out for my run in the brief dry interludes. I’m just starting week 8 next and just wondering how...

With this rainy weather I’m finding I’m eager to get out for my run in the brief...

kdavies83

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 and an idiot car driver!

Two runs left to go! I can’t believe I’m running for 30 minutes, feels great though! I did have a slightly scary moment when running yesterday, the car coming...

Two runs left to go! I can’t believe I’m running for 30 minutes, feels great tho...

Tynec1

•4 years ago

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Rest day!?

I did a run yesterday and today is supposed to be a rest day, does a bike ride count in a rest day? 🚴🏻‍♀️

I did a run yesterday and today is supposed to be a rest day, does a bike ride c...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running with a cough and mild cold

Hi I'm on W9 and only managed 20mins on Monday due to cough and cold. Thinking about going this evening and starting the week again...any advise? Thanks.

Hi I'm on W9 and only managed 20mins on Monday due to cough and cold. Thinking a...

Waitingatthelights

•4 years ago

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Advice if possible please re Achilles

Morning I have been really enjoying this however from the end of week five I have developed an old achilles injury which leaves me with a limp .I have carried...

Morning I have been really enjoying this however from the end of week five I hav...

CLottie

•4 years ago

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W9R1

Done it! Going to do R2 tomorrow night then hopefully R3 and Graduation on Sunday!!!!!

Done it! Going to do R2 tomorrow night then hopefully R3 and Graduation on Sunda...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 completed ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Week 9 completed this morning. Feeling great. Started the year off to get running (4th Jan) and 9 weeks later...... Graduation Day 🎓 Now consolidation time....

Week 9 completed this morning. Feeling great. Started the year off to get runnin...

Whiskyrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2

Finished wk 2 yesterday. Feeling happy with myself but a bit nervous of wk 3 😬 anyway onwards 💪

Finished wk 2 yesterday. Feeling happy with myself but a bit nervous of wk 3 😬 ...

Hachie-

•4 years ago

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Two steps forwards and three steps ..

Oh the frustration- after getting mind and body back on track and enjoying running. I was back to 30 mins 2-3 times a week and aiming for park run when bam a...

Oh the frustration- after getting mind and body back on track and enjoying runni...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week

2nd run of week 1 completed 👍. OK so far....bit wary of the step ups in future weeks but it's the means to an end.

2nd run of week 1 completed 👍. OK so far....bit wary of the step ups in future ...

Moochkins

•4 years ago

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Gremlins 😈👿 v Conscience 😇 over an old injury

I have a niggle in my foot (old injury) and doubting gremlins 😈👿 at the moment that are squabbling with my conscience 😇 and they are arguing about whether...

I have a niggle in my foot (old injury) and doubting gremlins 😈👿 at the moment...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W7R3#2

👿Had a definite “I don’t want to do this anymore” moment this morning. It was more than a moment actually it felt like a lifetime clinging onto the blinds...

👿Had a definite “I don’t want to do this anymore” moment this morning. It was m...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Week 8 completed week 9 here I come

Completed week 8 in shorts, teeshirt and sunshine in Marakesh what a great feeling no rain or wind. Hoping to graduate here in the 🌞

Completed week 8 in shorts, teeshirt and sunshine in Marakesh what a great feeli...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not enough guidance for people who don't do headphones

I got off to a bad start with this App because it said "now start your music" and I don't do music or headphones so I ignored it for a few training sessions. I...

I got off to a bad start with this App because it said "now start your music" an...

Ada72

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

After an extra day I did it. But not in the style I had hoped. But it still counts.

After an extra day I did it. But not in the style I had hoped. But it still coun...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Do all the voices use the same script

Do all the voices use the same script? I feel I need some more support while I’m pushing to keep running

Do all the voices use the same script? I feel I need some more support while I’m...

Unfit20yearold

•4 years ago

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W8 R1 done at 24 Stone

By far my best run yet. Pace is going up distance is going up and I love it. I’m still 24 stone. If I can do it anyone can!

By far my best run yet. Pace is going up distance is going up and I love it. I’m...

Djekko

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

That’s week 6 done really happy with the 25 minutes and the official runner tag... 😎🤣

That’s week 6 done really happy with the 25 minutes and the official runner tag....

Petejohnson

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Old birds can still fly!

W4 run 1

Graduation tomorrow - why do I feel nervous?

Wk6r1

Dilemma

I did it!! Wk9 R3

Wk6 R2

Annoyed at myself

R2 W1

W9R3 🎓

Week 1

Want to enjoy but....

Rest days

W9R1 and an idiot car driver!

Rest day!?

Running with a cough and mild cold

Advice if possible please re Achilles

W9R1

Week 9 completed ⭐️⭐️⭐️

W2

Two steps forwards and three steps ..

First week

Gremlins 😈👿 v Conscience 😇 over an old injury

W7R3#2

Week 8 completed week 9 here I come

Not enough guidance for people who don't do headphones

Week 9 Run 3

Do all the voices use the same script

W8 R1 done at 24 Stone

Week 6 run 3

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