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51 in 9 weeks and just started running again 5k in 22.08 .. any good ?? says 22.18 .. had a minor warm up

51 in 9 weeks and just started running again 5k in 22.08 .. any good ?? says 22....

gaztoon67

•6 years ago

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One Year of Running

Oh my goodness, I just found out that since I started C25k last October I have run 926km outdoors. I can hardly believe it.

Oh my goodness, I just found out that since I started C25k last October I have r...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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new gear, no tricks, just a treat!

got a bit fed up with the choice of either my non-fit dri-fit and my rapidly wearing-out thin cotton leggings which I have yoga'd in for a few years now. So I...

got a bit fed up with the choice of either my non-fit dri-fit and my rapidly wea...

icklegui

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Complete! 😁

Finally and well overdue. I went at a much slower pace than usual to ensure I didn’t stop at some point in the run. I’ve noticed I’ve been getting heartburn...

Finally and well overdue. I went at a much slower pace than usual to ensure I di...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R2

That was a tough one ... this is a clockwise circuit and with two laps of the boating lake, is the official Park Run circuit for Pontefract. The whole of the...

That was a tough one ... this is a clockwise circuit and with two laps of the bo...

Christene

Graduate•6 years ago

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Spooky...

Lurching along the path, face blood red and contorted, emitting an eery groaning sound... No, not a trick or treater, but me on my run tonight! 😈

Lurching along the path, face blood red and contorted, emitting an eery groaning...

trevorjl

Graduate•6 years ago

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New starter

Never like running but than never really gave it chance but enough is enough and need to do something....something new and exciting to change myself and find...

Never like running but than never really gave it chance but enough is enough and...

Lawes76

•6 years ago

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WK9 R1 The end of the beginning

Was going to put that title the other way round but as I really do feel that my C25K experience is the start of something new then Wk9 is just the end of the...

Was going to put that title the other way round but as I really do feel that my ...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R2 Surreal but fun 🎃👻☠️

Nothing like a run passing little witches and gruesome ghouls with a foggy moon out! Kept me entertained and the only thing that made me jump at one point was...

Nothing like a run passing little witches and gruesome ghouls with a foggy moon ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Wk6Run1 Done!

So happy to have started this week knowing that I have a 25 minute run at the end of it! A few people have said they found this one more tough than the 20...

So happy to have started this week knowing that I have a 25 minute run at the en...

Snodi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Any advice?

A trainer at my gym has put together a leg and a stamina sessions aimed around strengthening for the running. Did the leg session last night, lots of squats,...

A trainer at my gym has put together a leg and a stamina sessions aimed around s...

swisstony4

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling more positive

Thank you all for the advice you gave me about 'zoning' I did half my run outside - living on a farm does have its uses lol I also put comedy on my Spotify as...

Thank you all for the advice you gave me about 'zoning' I did half my run outsid...

Boltonbelle

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - spooky times

Out on Hallowe'en early in the evening and oh my gosh the streets are crawling with little ghosties and witches and skeletons and things that go bump in the...

Out on Hallowe'en early in the evening and oh my gosh the streets are crawling w...

caterpillar61

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Running dresses

Someone was interested in dresses for running in. (I'm very sorry but I can't remember who it was) I said I'd ask my friend; well, here's the website:...

Someone was interested in dresses for running in. (I'm very sorry but I can't r...

Anniemurph

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Injury advice please

So a week ago on Monday on week 9 run 2!! I hurt my ankle I had a weekend away and family wedding so knew I wasn’t going to be running the weekend but my ankle...

So a week ago on Monday on week 9 run 2!! I hurt my ankle I had a weekend away a...

Lesleycm

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done!!! I'M A RUNNER

After all the stress I got through it ok, it was actually easier than run 2. The new running gear definitely helped as did U2s mighty Joshua Tree album, I set...

After all the stress I got through it ok, it was actually easier than run 2. The...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 r1

Why did this feel hard today ? Thought would be easy as conquered the 20 mins, still completed but hard going 🤔

Why did this feel hard today ? Thought would be easy as conquered the 20 mins, ...

Cuba2005

Graduate•6 years ago

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Manflu - w7 run1

Wow - that was hard. Blowing nose and trying to breathe and run - but I did it!!! Gonna have a lemsip to celebrate! I think I may need something reflective to...

Wow - that was hard. Blowing nose and trying to breathe and run - but I did it!!...

Djraw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Got to start somewhere!

Doing C25K! Running 🏃 a 5K Race in 4 weeks for Farleighs Hospice. Age 52, over weight and started a week ago. using the NHS App with Michael Johnston. I can...

Doing C25K! Running 🏃 a 5K Race in 4 weeks for Farleighs Hospice. Age 52, over...

Caroline382

Graduate•6 years ago

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Planned run for tomorrow

Evening my running friends, After yesterday's gig and very short night sleep, today is just cocooning in duvet. Alarm clock set up for tomorrow morning for...

Evening my running friends, After yesterday's gig and very short night sleep, to...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Try, try again

Hi all! Decided to give this running business (another) shot. Made a start last night. Didn't go out with any real plan, just wanted to see where I'm at. Ran...

Hi all! Decided to give this running business (another) shot. Made a start las...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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First attempt tonight 🙄

First attempt tonight.....more of walk then a brisk walk....etc. I'm determined to crack this. 😊

First attempt tonight.....more of walk then a brisk walk....etc. I'm determine...

Sassyuk

•6 years ago

9 Replies

I'm a summer born runner,

Advice needed to keep on track and safe through the winter, and hold down a job!!!!

Advice needed to keep on track and safe through the winter, and hold down a job!...

CT2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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WEEK 2 run 1

Despite feeling fairly unsure as to whether I could manage an extra 30 seconds on each running session, I’m pleased to say I did it and felt good, avoided the...

Despite feeling fairly unsure as to whether I could manage an extra 30 seconds o...

TBJFB

•6 years ago

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I did it! First 30 minute run ever !

First Week 9 run so pleased with myself being on run 2&3 . Woo hoo ! 😀

Neezy665

•6 years ago

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W7 Run 1. Michael is a cunning Fox

Well I only went and ran for 25 mins! Cool in the morning and may calfs ache a bit. Was quite nervous but all was well. Before I knew it MJ said " Only 60...

Well I only went and ran for 25 mins! Cool in the morning and may calfs ache a...

johnm12

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - first 30 minute run

Hello everybody! This afternoon I tackled W9R1 and my first 30 minute run. I changed route, just fancied a change. The mental battle wasn’t as bad as I thought...

Hello everybody! This afternoon I tackled W9R1 and my first 30 minute run. I cha...

Sadeskin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Final countdown 🏃‍♀️

3 more to go 🏃‍♀️😀

Shelby1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm new here ...

I’ve been ‘lurking’ on the forum for the past few weeks and thought it’s about time to say hello and introduce myself … I started the C25K programme several...

I’ve been ‘lurking’ on the forum for the past few weeks and thought it’s about t...

PashleyPedaller

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 - Feeling good

First run of week 5 completed this morning in the drizzle before work. It felt good. Seriously slow, but not worried about that.

First run of week 5 completed this morning in the drizzle before work. It felt g...

Hidden

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

5k

One Year of Running

new gear, no tricks, just a treat!

Week 7 Complete! 😁

W8R2

Spooky...

New starter

WK9 R1 The end of the beginning

W6 R2 Surreal but fun 🎃👻☠️

Wk6Run1 Done!

Any advice?

Feeling more positive

Week 7 Run 1 - spooky times

Running dresses

Injury advice please

Week 5 Run 3 done!!! I'M A RUNNER

W6 r1

Manflu - w7 run1

Got to start somewhere!

Planned run for tomorrow

Try, try again

First attempt tonight 🙄

I'm a summer born runner,

WEEK 2 run 1

I did it! First 30 minute run ever !

W7 Run 1. Michael is a cunning Fox

W9R1 - first 30 minute run

Final countdown 🏃‍♀️

I'm new here ...

Week 5 Run 1 - Feeling good

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