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New park run venue

I'm lucky enough to have a choice of Park runs so tried a new course with a couple of friends, venue no 3! Great place and more of a cross country course which...

I'm lucky enough to have a choice of Park runs so tried a new course with a coup...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

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YAY!!!So Happy 😃 W9 R3 completed

Cannot believe that I have finally completed C2 5K. I tried to run before this but hated it and gave up several times. Thank you everyone for the motivation &...

Cannot believe that I have finally completed C2 5K. I tried to run before this b...

kmc66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K completed!

Ran the final of the 3 x runs for Week 9 tbis morning. Confess that I've slightly pushed the boundaries over the last 2 weeks by adding 5 mins each time. I've...

Ran the final of the 3 x runs for Week 9 tbis morning. Confess that I've slightl...

roderick999

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

25 minutes of running non-stop ! And im alive to tell the tale 😁😁 Can anybody give me any tips on pacing myself ? This is the 1 thing i struggle with , i...

25 minutes of running non-stop ! And im alive to tell the tale 😁😁 Can anybody ...

Grampa

•6 years ago

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W7R1👍

All done ✅. I was even brave enough to go a different route!😜 But of course it was in the obligatory icy rain!🙄 Better with the hat on tho 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️...

All done ✅. I was even brave enough to go a different route!😜 But of course it ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 😳

So many people have said it’s harder than the dreaded 20 minute run 3 week 5 and I couldn’t believe that could be true. I mean it’s only 5/8/5...

So many people have said it’s harder than the dreaded 20 minute run 3 week 5 and...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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60 and started running!

I have never run or wanted to run in my life. Childhood asthma meant I couldn’t get involved in many sports activities at school. At the age of 60 I was...

I have never run or wanted to run in my life. Childhood asthma meant I couldn’t ...

dcmusic

•6 years ago

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Here we go...

Finished week 1 & feeling amazing! I’ve never been able to run - always think i look silly & doesn’t help that i am so unfit. I decided that this was the year...

Finished week 1 & feeling amazing! I’ve never been able to run - always think i ...

Smith0689

•6 years ago

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Sprint intervals paying off! Just did my first sub 32 minute 5K!

After starting off the run feeling a bit of a faker (why am I doing this, what on earth do I look like, why do I think I can run, etc. etc.) I ended up doing...

After starting off the run feeling a bit of a faker (why am I doing this, what o...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

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w2r1

It was going so well!!! Until I miscounted the runs lol I thought I was on run 6, I gave it all I had lol and during my “5 min brisk walk” I was interrupted to...

It was going so well!!! Until I miscounted the runs lol I thought I was on run 6...

lunachic86

•6 years ago

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W3R1

In the bag! Thanks to encouragement and company from my much fitter other half! Intend to do R2 on Monday, Pilates on Tues, R3 on Fri. Anyone got any...

In the bag! Thanks to encouragement and company from my much fitter other half! ...

alikayV

Graduate•6 years ago

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First parkrun

Well today I finally did it. No official time yet and my watch started a bit late but guessing around 32 mins. Really chuffed. And it all started here!

Well today I finally did it. No official time yet and my watch started a bit lat...

Rickne

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK4 R3 done... looking forward to wk5!

First morning run for me but I was determined to get wk4 done today and early morning was the best time. Still in Scotland, home tomorrow. Was extremely windy...

First morning run for me but I was determined to get wk4 done today and early mo...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 struggle

I completed week 1 and loved it, but did my first week 2 run on wednedsay and really struggled. Legs felt like lead and couldn't seem to regulate my breathing,...

I completed week 1 and loved it, but did my first week 2 run on wednedsay and re...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Squat Challenge W4D7 - This time for real!

Weeeeeekend!!! and you know what that means, Skwaatfans... although this time I really do have a pleasant surprise for you http://teamrhomboid.com/

Weeeeeekend!!! and you know what that means, Skwaatfans... although this time ...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Small steps...

W1R2 done in sleet, snow and wind. Pretty impressed I got out of the front door to be honest. Let’s see how I fare on Monday in the dark after a day at work. 👟

W1R2 done in sleet, snow and wind. Pretty impressed I got out of the front door ...

BilloRuns

•6 years ago

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W1R1 Done

Hello, my name is Lee, I've just completed W1R1 AGAIN and boy was it hard! I've done the whole C25K but since being ill for 5-6 weeks boy was this morning hard...

Hello, my name is Lee, I've just completed W1R1 AGAIN and boy was it hard! I've ...

LeeU

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K I'm coming for ya 😉

Good Morning All 😊 Completed run 1 of week 9 earlier...with all the Michael J's this time...😉...Michael Johnson & Michael Jackson 😊 Its bloomin' cold out...

Good Morning All 😊 Completed run 1 of week 9 earlier...with all the Michael J's...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R2

Had my running buddy back with me last night but we are on different stages of the plan now so soon ran out of sync with each other! Made it quite interesting...

Had my running buddy back with me last night but we are on different stages of t...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

Who knew that I could run for 25 mins 😀😀

April_

•6 years ago

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Hot soak bath 🛀!

Out at 7am this morning! W5r2. Oh my! Two 8 minute runs! Did it! Reward - bubble bath 🛀 whilst listening 👂 to the radio 📻! Ah!

Out at 7am this morning! W5r2. Oh my! Two 8 minute runs! Did it! Reward - bubble...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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Walking instead of running

Hi I started 2 weeks ago however I am not running am walking on the treadmil just wanted to increase my fitness level. Once I continue walking I will do that...

Hi I started 2 weeks ago however I am not running am walking on the treadmil jus...

SmallPotato

•6 years ago

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W8 complete

Well that’s the last week 8 run complete. I think by the end of week 9 I should be close to running 5K in 30 minutes, but not too bothered if I don’t as this...

Well that’s the last week 8 run complete. I think by the end of week 9 I should...

Sigered

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 Completed!

Hi Everyone, new to this community. I'm not a runner, have always been adamant that I 'hate' running but I'm managing with this app and a running buddy and I...

Hi Everyone, new to this community. I'm not a runner, have always been adamant t...

BevBeep

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 Just wanted to say "Hi!"

Loving C25K! Thank you for all the advice and encouragement! Your posts are inspiring me daily - please keep 'em coming!!

Loving C25K! Thank you for all the advice and encouragement! Your posts are insp...

Dee54dolphin

•6 years ago

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Off to my first Parkrun!!

Wk8 so running 28mins so I figure if I walk a bit in the middle I can run over the finish line with my head held high!! Hope everyone else running this...

Wk8 so running 28mins so I figure if I walk a bit in the middle I can run over t...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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W7r1

I completed this run last night I went a different route from my usual my usual is quite hilly in places and I felt it much easier in fact I felt I could have...

I completed this run last night I went a different route from my usual my usual ...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to it

I embarked on this program after having my two children and am desperate to regain my fitness. I was almost 6 stone over weight after having my second and have...

I embarked on this program after having my two children and am desperate to rega...

MrskittyC

Graduate•6 years ago

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This has been great so far

Yesterday evening Aska, my faithful canine companion, and I completed Run 3 of Week 6 and we're still feeling fine. The Couch to 5K pod cast helps...

Yesterday evening Aska, my faithful canine companion, and I completed Run 3 of W...

eyekaytoo

•6 years ago

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W4 R1 - not complete

W4 R1 - the first run that I haven’t completed. During the second lot of 3 min run I ended up with stitch. I tried to run it off but had to stop 2 and a half...

W4 R1 - the first run that I haven’t completed. During the second lot of 3 min r...

Giddys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

New park run venue

YAY!!!So Happy 😃 W9 R3 completed

Couch to 5K completed!

Week 6 run 3

W7R1👍

Week 6 Run 1 😳

60 and started running!

Here we go...

Sprint intervals paying off! Just did my first sub 32 minute 5K!

w2r1

W3R1

First parkrun

WK4 R3 done... looking forward to wk5!

Week 2 struggle

Squat Challenge W4D7 - This time for real!

Small steps...

W1R1 Done

C25K I'm coming for ya 😉

W6R2

W6R3

Hot soak bath 🛀!

Walking instead of running

W8 complete

W5R1 Completed!

W4R2 Just wanted to say "Hi!"

Off to my first Parkrun!!

W7r1

Back to it

This has been great so far

W4 R1 - not complete

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