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Wk8R1 - It was all I Ever Wanted (Could have done without the 4c and wind tho’)

So after my ‘Eureka Run ‘ of wk7R3 I am delighted to report that I maintained my slow pace 👌🏃🏻‍♀️ Or to be exact I reversed my inclination to set off too...

So after my ‘Eureka Run ‘ of wk7R3 I am delighted to report that I maintained my...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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Jeffing in driving rain!

Cold and very, very wet today, but I went anyway. I'll admit, it was only 25 minutes of jeffing at a 30:30 ratio, but I feel better for having done it, at...

Cold and very, very wet today, but I went anyway. I'll admit, it was only 25 mi...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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How C25K Helped Me Run 50K

No matter how old, how fit or unfit, how dedicated or not, you've got to start your running journey from somewhere. Couch to 5k was my choice and I never...

No matter how old, how fit or unfit, how dedicated or not, you've got to start y...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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The StopWatch

I tried a 5K run yesterday, no Sarah Millican to cheer me on, just me, Scamp and a stopwatch. Ah yes, the stopwatch, what a waste of space that useless thing...

I tried a 5K run yesterday, no Sarah Millican to cheer me on, just me, Scamp and...

Spud-U-Like

Graduate•4 years ago

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Recovery run

So following the advice from you, lovely lot I run for 20 min today instead of the 35 I’ve been doing to reach 5k. The last two 5k runs exhausted me so I...

So following the advice from you, lovely lot I run for 20 min today instead of t...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ran first 5k!!!

I have just completed my first consolidation run and ran 5k !! My goal was to achieve 5k, enjoy the run and not focus on the time. So I am proud to say I ran...

I have just completed my first consolidation run and ran 5k !! My goal was to a...

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Snazzy Running leggings

Someone mentioned a couple of companies that sell unusual patterned running leggings can anyone help with names? Sorry I cant find the posts. Thanks

Someone mentioned a couple of companies that sell unusual patterned running legg...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’m a bit bored.

Yes I know, not an encouraging comment but I realised last night running for 8mins (W5R2) that although I’ve got music blasting into my ears (well ok not...

Yes I know, not an encouraging comment but I realised last night running for 8mi...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

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4K Recovery Run 🏃‍♂️

B210K - W4R3 Consolidation Run 27 🏃‍♂️ 4K 🎯 Never ever did I think 🤔 when I started C25K back in May that I would label a 4K run as a ‘short recovery...

B210K - W4R3 Consolidation Run 27 🏃‍♂️ 4K 🎯 Never ever did I think 🤔 when ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 3

I woke this morning and was ready to run at 06:30. Heavy rain and the lack of light were trying to send me back to bed - however, it was the last run and the...

I woke this morning and was ready to run at 06:30. Heavy rain and the lack of l...

HillsareFriends

•4 years ago

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Ho do I get the Graduation badge?

sorry not quite sure??

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve done it guys!

After a 2 day rest I’ve finally graduated!! yay 😁. I plan to keep going as I haven’t reached that pesky 5k yet! I shall miss Jo and her support! A big thank...

After a 2 day rest I’ve finally graduated!! yay 😁. I plan to keep going as I ha...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 - Mmmmm 🤔

Yesterday it was decided that the attic room needed redecoration - basically just slapping some emulsion on the walls. However, in order to do this, a few...

Yesterday it was decided that the attic room needed redecoration - basically jus...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W8R3

Whoop whoop got that out of the way and onto W9. Not pretending it’s easy but it’s doable. I started my Strava at start of run this time and finished without...

Whoop whoop got that out of the way and onto W9. Not pretending it’s easy but it...

Ruby69

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2

Hi, I posted last week as had just started. Can't believe I completed W2R2 last night. I'm up at 4.30am each day for work so early starts, then school runs and...

Hi, I posted last week as had just started. Can't believe I completed W2R2 last ...

DnEv

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 3 done - onto week 9!!!!!!

After having a lovely day off yesterday at the Spa with Kate (lovely daughter) I thought I may struggle today but it was ok - roll on week 9!!!! Who would have...

After having a lovely day off yesterday at the Spa with Kate (lovely daughter) I...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

So Laura was a minute behind me today. I know this because I timed myself on my phone stopwatch. I purposely ran the extra minute at the end (uphill as usual)...

So Laura was a minute behind me today. I know this because I timed myself on my ...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tips on settling in?

(Thought I'd share a photo of what I affectionately(ish) call the Rocky steps which greet me at the end of each run even though it's not really related to the...

(Thought I'd share a photo of what I affectionately(ish) call the Rocky steps wh...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just at the beginning

Omg ....just completed 1st run on week 4 😶😀

Emeralds

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Week 5 run 2 Wow what an odd start to the day, 5:55 "oh cool il get up in 5 mins and go for a run..." one hour and twenty minutes later I wake up again! Run...

Week 5 run 2 Wow what an odd start to the day, 5:55 "oh cool il get up in 5 mins...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 - Beep beep! Week 9 is nearly mine!

Now that's what I call a run!!! I'd had a very 'meh' run on Monday and then yesterday was just a totally sucky day. My boss called to confirm my redundancy...

Now that's what I call a run!!! I'd had a very 'meh' run on Monday and then yes...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk8r1...come on

Can’t believe I’ve just run for 28 minutes, varied the route because of the rain so needed to avoid the muddy trail near the river. When Michael told me I had...

Can’t believe I’ve just run for 28 minutes, varied the route because of the rain...

Djboom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2..phew!

Well, the day of Week 5 run 2 dawned for me this morning. I was wary of what was to come as I knew Week 5 consisted of 3 different runs, "how long were we...

Well, the day of Week 5 run 2 dawned for me this morning. I was wary of what was...

Runforurlife

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill Purchase

I’m hopefully going to graduate in the next week or so. Due to inclement weather and dark mornings I’m considering purchasing a treadmill and would appreciate...

I’m hopefully going to graduate in the next week or so. Due to inclement weathe...

Jane_1961

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the dark

Ok so sounds a bit pathetic but as the evenings are getting dark earlier and the mornings are dark, when am I supposed to run 😂 am slightly scared to run in...

Ok so sounds a bit pathetic but as the evenings are getting dark earlier and the...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Terry Fox

Yesterday I completed R1W4, Was doubting it was possible for me, but made it at a very slow pace. For the first time I ran with music and was inspired by my...

Yesterday I completed R1W4, Was doubting it was possible for me, but made it at ...

Rodstar

•4 years ago

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W7R1 Breakthrough run; with a blister 🙄

So having wittered on far too long the other day about my 🎄🩲 I’ll try and keep this to the point!! This morning I completed my first run of W7. It felt...

So having wittered on far too long the other day about my 🎄🩲 I’ll try and keep...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9-R2: last of the nightmare run two!

It happened again and for the last time on C25K. Run two got inside my head! I was doing great. My pace was faster, I felt strong and positive, then I hit...

It happened again and for the last time on C25K. Run two got inside my head! I...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yaay!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏💪💪💪🥇🥇🥇

So proud to have my Graduate Badge 🎓💪🥇🏃‍♀️

9weeks2Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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Japanese slow-jogging really does work......

......that is all. Arigato & Oyasumi 🇯🇵

Maxi80

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Wk8R1 - It was all I Ever Wanted (Could have done without the 4c and wind tho’)

Jeffing in driving rain!

How C25K Helped Me Run 50K

The StopWatch

Recovery run

Ran first 5k!!!

Snazzy Running leggings

I’m a bit bored.

4K Recovery Run 🏃‍♂️

Week 9 - Run 3

Ho do I get the Graduation badge?

I’ve done it guys!

W8R1 - Mmmmm 🤔

W8R3

W2R2

Week 8 Run 3 done - onto week 9!!!!!!

Week 8 Run 3

Tips on settling in?

Just at the beginning

Week 5 run 2

W8R2 - Beep beep! Week 9 is nearly mine!

Wk8r1...come on

Week 5 Run 2..phew!

Treadmill Purchase

Running in the dark

Terry Fox

W7R1 Breakthrough run; with a blister 🙄

W9-R2: last of the nightmare run two!

Yaay!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏💪💪💪🥇🥇🥇

Japanese slow-jogging really does work......

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