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Gremlins

Went out with intention of completing a 5k this morning. Gremlins were particularly loud today and letting me know I couldn't really run! I gave in to them at...

Went out with intention of completing a 5k this morning. Gremlins were particula...

CallyL

•7 years ago

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4 year old v 65 year old contest match 3 at the parkrun

4 year old 40.01 65 year old 40.48 Close match this week but she pipped me on the last straight. But I got a PB and she didn't so na na na na...

4 year old 40.01 65 year old 40.48 Close match this week but she pipped...

lyndamorag

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8r3 A Confession of the Day.

Hi everyone,Before l started this last run ofW8; l downloaded an app with GPS tracking my running.After W7 l suddenly found that l could push on further than...

Hi everyone,Before l started this last run ofW8; l downloaded an app with GPS t...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Ummm what happened to the app?

So the couchto5k app has been updated and yes... It erased all my data and history. Thanks for that.

So the couchto5k app has been updated and yes... It erased all my data and histo...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Over 50 Lady Needs Encouragement:)

Hello Everyone, Looking for encouragement from over 50 ladies. I am 54 (yikes how did that happen!) and have noticed I am getting way too flabby. Several...

Hello Everyone, Looking for encouragement from over 50 ladies. I am 54 (yikes h...

rosiesmom

•7 years ago

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Uphill Milestone. 5K Coming in 7 days. 4.1 Miles

Got a ride to my start point at 6690 Feet For starters, I walked and jogged 1.1 miles continuous ascent to 7037 Feet. The second half of this section was...

Got a ride to my start point at 6690 Feet For starters, I walked and jogged 1.1...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 done and a Question

Hi runners, so I've completed Week two (second time around after getting to about Week 8 last time). Good to be running although a bit more huffy now, but I'll...

Hi runners, so I've completed Week two (second time around after getting to abou...

twolungs

•7 years ago

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OMG!! My calves have grown!

Today I thought I'd see how I looked in a pair of skinny cropped jeans. Well the waist bit wasn't a problem but getting them over my calves was a right mare!...

Today I thought I'd see how I looked in a pair of skinny cropped jeans. Well the...

LYNNIEH

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 c25K ahead

Hi all, I just finished C25K Week 4 yesterday. I feel okay, though the right side of my right heel feel a bit sore. I've walked it off and it's fine now....

Hi all, I just finished C25K Week 4 yesterday. I feel okay, though the right sid...

nalratoss

•7 years ago

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week 7 of running done. parkrun#4

exact same time as last week with a hangover. pretty pleased considering how i felt and the dread, HANGOVER CURED!! nothing was gonna stop my parkrun...

exact same time as last week with a hangover. pretty pleased considering how i f...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

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Worried about next week

Hi everyone, Started C25K last week and today we did out 3rd session of week 2.. My motivation to start this was to try and improve my heath and fitness level...

Hi everyone, Started C25K last week and today we did out 3rd session of week 2.....

lollywa86

•7 years ago

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Here we go again!!!!

Well, it's that time of the year again! Bluebells out, muffin top out! Good intentions lead me to this App Running shoes out, and give myself a slap!

Well, it's that time of the year again! Bluebells out, muffin top out! Good inte...

Woodpecker_21

•7 years ago

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Running down a hill = feeling like a gazelle!

But is it cheating? will I get any benefit (other than feeling like an amazing running gazelle - how wonderful to be really fit and feel like this on the flat...

But is it cheating? will I get any benefit (other than feeling like an amazing r...

Woodsrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Completion!! - but what now?

So week 9 run 3 completed and finished with a parkrun. Not feeling particularly elated - it was hard work, and actually 1 second slower than my first attempt...

So week 9 run 3 completed and finished with a parkrun. Not feeling particularly ...

KJR60

Graduate•7 years ago

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2 x 5k pb's this week!

I have been training for my 10k and have been 'going faster' on my plan. This has got me another 5k pb of 29.44!! I am super happy to be a little further sub...

I have been training for my 10k and have been 'going faster' on my plan. This ha...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Whoop!Whoop! Doing a little victory dance.

Week 5 run 3 - nailed it! I am so chuffed! Ten weeks ago, I gave up a 30 a day , 40 year smoking habit and today I ran ( slow jog really) for 20 minutes and...

Week 5 run 3 - nailed it! I am so chuffed! Ten weeks ago, I gave up a 30 a day ...

Jaxdreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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No more sledgehammers

Did parkrun, very close to not going this morning but v glad I did. Started a bit further back so had a pretty easy start and managed a bit of a sprint finish,...

Did parkrun, very close to not going this morning but v glad I did. Started a bi...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm back ( if you will have me 😊)

Good morning ( just). I haven't posted for ages, because I haven't had anything to post about for ages ( ie no running!). My life has been rather hectic due...

Good morning ( just). I haven't posted for ages, because I haven't had anything ...

Jingle_berry

•7 years ago

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Parkrun and a nice surprise

Ran my first Parkrun this morning, after having to psyche myself up - I wasn't expecting to be so nervous, but I really was! Everyone was lovely, though, and I...

Ran my first Parkrun this morning, after having to psyche myself up - I wasn't e...

roarchika

•7 years ago

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Good luck Madge

Another race tomorrow! Childerley 10K, part of the Hoohah series. Running AND marshalling! No end to this lady's talents! Best of luck Madge50

Another race tomorrow! Childerley 10K, part of the Hoohah series. Running AND ma...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fitness watch and wk 9...ooops

Well my fat runners heel has been back with a vengeance and been completely unable to run for 8 days.....however in the mean time I treated myself to a fitness...

Well my fat runners heel has been back with a vengeance and been completely unab...

karenk72

Graduate•7 years ago

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Baker Hughes 10km in 3 weeks

I am excited to be doing my first 10K in 3 weeks. For me it's not a race. I'll be delighted to finish. Started jogging in September last year. Had 11 weeks...

I am excited to be doing my first 10K in 3 weeks. For me it's not a race. I'll ...

Pug1

Graduate•7 years ago

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1 week left until graduation

Well I'm really proud to say I've almost completed the plan, only week 9 left. just wondering what everyone after completion has listened too, who tells you...

Well I'm really proud to say I've almost completed the plan, only week 9 left. j...

Joanneandmatt

•7 years ago

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thanks

Would like to thank everyone here for their help and support throughout this journey . Not sure which direction the next part of the journey will follow as...

Would like to thank everyone here for their help and support throughout this jou...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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" 2Fat2Run" is sadly no more

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling frustrated !

Having completed week 7 last Friday (14th), was feeling well on track for a 5k event in June. Ran on Sunday at greatlocalrun 2k, finished ok, drove home and...

Having completed week 7 last Friday (14th), was feeling well on track for a 5k e...

little-anne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Clock watching

. I use the app at the gym and and I find myself looking down at the timer far too often. I mean I have to be sure I'm stopping and starting at the right...

. I use the app at the gym and and I find myself looking down at the timer far t...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 R3 completed, running surfaces

So that's another one done. Does that mean week 3 on Monday???? Below is a picture of the track I run. I basically go up and down here 4/5 times each morning...

So that's another one done. Does that mean week 3 on Monday???? Below is a pict...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Moving but not forward!

So after a break due to my feet I managed to move. I wanted to run outside as that feels proper but my feet are a little sore still for the roads so I got the...

So after a break due to my feet I managed to move. I wanted to run outside as th...

Tombenoly

Graduate•7 years ago

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Healthy weight loss tips

Hi I'm on week 7 .. plodding my way through.. and I'm actually feeling a whole lot better for it!! I am however thinking hmmm yes I need to get to a healthy...

Hi I'm on week 7 .. plodding my way through.. and I'm actually feeling a whole l...

Tracyinchina

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Gremlins

4 year old v 65 year old contest match 3 at the parkrun

W8r3 A Confession of the Day.

Ummm what happened to the app?

Over 50 Lady Needs Encouragement:)

Uphill Milestone. 5K Coming in 7 days. 4.1 Miles

Week 2 done and a Question

OMG!! My calves have grown!

Week 5 c25K ahead

week 7 of running done. parkrun#4

Worried about next week

Here we go again!!!!

Running down a hill = feeling like a gazelle!

Completion!! - but what now?

2 x 5k pb's this week!

Whoop!Whoop! Doing a little victory dance.

No more sledgehammers

I'm back ( if you will have me 😊)

Parkrun and a nice surprise

Good luck Madge

Fitness watch and wk 9...ooops

Baker Hughes 10km in 3 weeks

1 week left until graduation

thanks

" 2Fat2Run" is sadly no more

Feeling frustrated !

Clock watching

W2 R3 completed, running surfaces

Moving but not forward!

Healthy weight loss tips

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