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Restarting

Well I am back, managed to get 2 injuries in quick succession, one running one not, I have now gone around 6 months and the time is now right to get back on...

Well I am back, managed to get 2 injuries in quick succession, one running one n...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 graduation zombie!

A day I really didn't think would happen! Stayed off the drink all weekend so I was up early and felt good, 6am just starting to get light outside (daylight...

A day I really didn't think would happen! Stayed off the drink all weekend so I...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Took three attempts, over 30 months, but I’ve managed to FINISH C25k 😀😀😀

I did week 9 run 3 on Monday and it feels great. My journey started over 30 months ago when I decided to try something new for my 50th birthday. I’d never been...

I did week 9 run 3 on Monday and it feels great. My journey started over 30 mont...

ALZMum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated finally!

I should have graduated last Monday, but life and work got in the way. So on Friday morning we (my dog Lexi and I) braved the dark and we did it 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉...

I should have graduated last Monday, but life and work got in the way. So on Fr...

IceFae

Graduate•4 years ago

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Should have graduated by now.

Week 9 run 1 was on Monday by now I should have graduated but it was not to be this week, I had the longest gap between runs since I started - life got in the...

Week 9 run 1 was on Monday by now I should have graduated but it was not to be t...

Pooped77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling to run

Now winter is here finding it hard to run can’t do damp weather and don’t like running after 9 am have trouble breathing now it’s amp don’t no what to do don’t...

Now winter is here finding it hard to run can’t do damp weather and don’t like r...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Running Gear and Tiny Sizes!

Didn't run today. The rain didn't stop, and I don't own a running waterproof running jacket. Went online to buy one but most of the ones recommended by runners...

Didn't run today. The rain didn't stop, and I don't own a running waterproof run...

SingsAndRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 - Run 3

Week 4 is done and dusted! I think I’m most happy about the fact that it was pelting down earlier today but I didn’t let the rain stop me - although it was a...

Week 4 is done and dusted! I think I’m most happy about the fact that it was pel...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 3

Its been quite frustrating. And its been hard to keep running. After graduating couch to 5K and getting a 5K in the bag on week 9 run 2 its just been...

Its been quite frustrating. And its been hard to keep running. After graduat...

mgrds

Graduate•4 years ago

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So... that’s one mystery solved...

So, as I posted, I did my first 5k yesterday in a leisurely 49 minutes. Mysteriously, my heart rate appeared to go *down* during the exercise, according to a...

So, as I posted, I did my first 5k yesterday in a leisurely 49 minutes. Mysterio...

IJM1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 struggling!!

Who has done week 5 run 3 more than once? I’m struggling- managed it this week with a 3 minute break in between 2 lots of 10 minutes! This is my third attempt-...

Who has done week 5 run 3 more than once? I’m struggling- managed it this week w...

Prof1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1

Second run

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Graduated today! Whoop whoop!

Did final W9 run 3 today. A bit windy and rainy but with new headphones and determination, I did it. I use to run about 36 years ago but not managed this...

Did final W9 run 3 today. A bit windy and rainy but with new headphones and de...

RogerC25k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 complete! Woohoo

Off I go for my run, start the app on my watch and it says 20 mins. "No problem, I reckon I can just about hit two 10 min runs with a walk in between" is what...

Off I go for my run, start the app on my watch and it says 20 mins. "No problem,...

Saarek

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running alternative

So I can’t run at the moment because of the bulging disc, but I can still walk. So today, that’s what I did. A lovely meander to and through the wonderful...

So I can’t run at the moment because of the bulging disc, but I can still walk. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W6 R1

I tried to take it easy this morning as everyone warns us - Week 6 can trip you up. Well, I welcomed the walk breaks today. I guess it may be because I ran on...

I tried to take it easy this morning as everyone warns us - Week 6 can trip you ...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tracked W8R2, and now I feel uneasy about my pulse

Yesterday I tracked myself for the first time, just to see how far I run in 28 minutes. During the run everything was fine, I was holding a conversation with...

Yesterday I tracked myself for the first time, just to see how far I run in 28 m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Getting there

Just completed part 2 of week 6, I can tell it's getting more intense, stage 3 next, 25 minutes run 🏃‍♂️ seems a lot but already done 20mins, determined to...

Just completed part 2 of week 6, I can tell it's getting more intense, stage 3 n...

CB1755

•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 completed :)

I actually got on well today! Ran a while extra after was finished. Then did 5 min walk at end. Today ate 90 minutes before run. And managed to ward off any...

I actually got on well today! Ran a while extra after was finished. Then did 5 m...

Yellowsunset

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post graduation/Consolidation run 26

Having not run for 9 days (due to an iffy knee) and with a poorly guinea pig, work being FULL on and being in tier 3 was all getting to me. Sitting on the...

Having not run for 9 days (due to an iffy knee) and with a poorly guinea pig, wo...

Plattszo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7r3

Muddy roads and howling wind.. tractor traffic and after a socially distanced fizz night I finished the week!! 3.20k can’t believe how learning to breathe has...

Muddy roads and howling wind.. tractor traffic and after a socially distanced f...

Splashpixie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Completed!

I honestly didn’t think I’d get here so soon!! All had been going well for me until I’d started doing the runs every second day (7 runs in 14 days rather than...

I honestly didn’t think I’d get here so soon!! All had been going well for me u...

Pepperaholic

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not 5k Parkrun but 10k Vitality London Run instead

Well today got out early wanted to beat the rain due for later. Had built back up to 7k last week and had not run at all this week I guess I feel a little...

Well today got out early wanted to beat the rain due for later. Had built back u...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on n it

It’s been a while since I posted on the group so hello everyone. I graduated last year but due to my work load and dark nights I reverted back to the couch....

It’s been a while since I posted on the group so hello everyone. I graduated las...

wappingdave

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I had a long day of driving yesterday (Newport to Wrexham, change vehicles and back) So wasn’t really in the mood to do it. I really thought I was going to...

I had a long day of driving yesterday (Newport to Wrexham, change vehicles and b...

Manicstreet

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done and best run so far

The run I was slightly apprehensive about regardless if I had run 20 mins the previous week. I ran at a later time so I could choose a different route to help...

The run I was slightly apprehensive about regardless if I had run 20 mins the pr...

Keeprunningrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 - Best run yet

After my ‘not-so-good’ second run of week 8 I was hopeful that run 3 would be better. I made sure to drink plenty of water yesterday, I also decided to have a...

After my ‘not-so-good’ second run of week 8 I was hopeful that run 3 would be be...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done!!

I am so happy!! Just finished the programme and I am ELATED! The sense of achievement is enormous. Go me!

I am so happy!! Just finished the programme and I am ELATED! The sense of achiev...

Couchie007

•4 years ago

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No running

I have had quite a painful foot this week. My doctor yesterday thinks it's osteoarthritis in my big toe of all places. He's told me not to run for the next...

I have had quite a painful foot this week. My doctor yesterday thinks it's osteo...

IzzyWiz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 in the bag

All done! A day later due to a sore knee but now done.

Currentum4Salutem

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Restarting

Week 9 Run 3 graduation zombie!

Took three attempts, over 30 months, but I’ve managed to FINISH C25k 😀😀😀

Graduated finally!

Should have graduated by now.

Struggling to run

Running Gear and Tiny Sizes!

Week 4 - Run 3

Consolidation Run 3

So... that’s one mystery solved...

Week 5 run 3 struggling!!

Week 1

Graduated today! Whoop whoop!

Week 5 Run 3 complete! Woohoo

Running alternative

W6 R1

Tracked W8R2, and now I feel uneasy about my pulse

Getting there

Week 1 run 3 completed :)

Post graduation/Consolidation run 26

Wk7r3

Week 8 Completed!

Not 5k Parkrun but 10k Vitality London Run instead

Back on n it

Week 5 run 1

Week 6 run 3 done and best run so far

Week 8 Run 3 - Best run yet

Done!!

No running

Week 3 in the bag

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