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Week 8 run 1

Hi all I’ve just tried run 1 week 8 and had to stop 2 minutes before the end so ran for 26 mins... not sure whether to carry on week 8 or go back to week 7 as...

Hi all I’ve just tried run 1 week 8 and had to stop 2 minutes before the end so...

Raisintoast75

•4 years ago

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W1 R1 April Fool?

I did it. Finally got myself out and did W1R1 and it was ok, in fact it was good and I am buzzing. It was a horrid morning, but a bright if breezy afternoon,...

I did it. Finally got myself out and did W1R1 and it was ok, in fact it was good...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1

Finally here and managed 30 mins 😆 I’m amazed! Although not sure if MJ was putting me off giving me timings every 5 minutes think I might try without...

Finally here and managed 30 mins 😆 I’m amazed! Although not sure if MJ was putt...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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APRIL Snails ! OFF the COUCH and raring to go .....

White Rabbits... Pinch Punch...First if the month... and yes... Here I am, yet again with a new post to delight you all... I hope! Serious thoughts first...I...

White Rabbits... Pinch Punch...First if the month... and yes... Here I am, yet ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Graduated!!! 70 days to do it!

I did it!! C25K smashed today. So happy.

January20207

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feel good/ motivation

Hi all. I thought I would share something that has been keeping me focused. So this is our calendar that we never really use. I have started logging the...

Hi all. I thought I would share something that has been keeping me focused. So t...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

1 Reply

New shoes and an enjoyable run!

Well, I bought new shoes just before graduating but just couldn’t seem to bring myself to wear them! Today it felt right, lovely morning felt good so put them...

Well, I bought new shoes just before graduating but just couldn’t seem to bring ...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week One!!!

Completed week one!! Feel so good yet so tired. The last run was definitely the hardest, I didn’t eat before it which made it worse! Dreading how difficult...

Completed week one!! Feel so good yet so tired. The last run was definitely the ...

whxnnxhw

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R1

When I woke this morning, I knew that today would be my first 30 minute run of the C25K programme. I was anxious but the anxiety was somewhat muted by the fact...

When I woke this morning, I knew that today would be my first 30 minute run of t...

Philly1971

Graduate•4 years ago

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Improving time

Just a question, I’m just beginning week 7 and I still seem to be going alright (quite a slow pace but not stopping), but would like to train to improve my...

Just a question, I’m just beginning week 7 and I still seem to be going alright ...

Morobek

•4 years ago

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That's Week 3 done

Just came back from week 3 final run and even did a bit extra to the last 3 minutes. I was out a little earlier than I have been previously and it was...

Just came back from week 3 final run and even did a bit extra to the last 3 minu...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Keep Going

Wk 9 r1 Did not think I could ever do this! Feeling proud.

56P57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Startup

Where do I go on the site to plan and track my running, never run before. Thankyou

Where do I go on the site to plan and track my running, never run before. Thank...

Yellowteddy

•4 years ago

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Keep on truckin'...

Second week of running after a long layoff...just checked my Strava and I was up to nearly 40mins non-stop in flat old Brighton however only managing 20mins...

Second week of running after a long layoff...just checked my Strava and I was up...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Funny Garmin

When we arrived at the beach i paused my garmin but must have pressed too hard and it stopped, saved and so i started it again but in the sunlight must have...

When we arrived at the beach i paused my garmin but must have pressed too hard a...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Educating Enid - Time to move!

My inner ego, Enid, has enjoyed all the craft and puzzle, postive feeling past-times. But today it is important to get moving again even if still confined to...

My inner ego, Enid, has enjoyed all the craft and puzzle, postive feeling past-t...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow, first run where I felt I could go further

Went out this morn after some ups and downs with pulled calf muscles ( my silly fault , thinking I could speed up and overdoing it, what a fool) and for the...

Went out this morn after some ups and downs with pulled calf muscles ( my silly ...

Snodrop

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

W5R1 I’m a little behind with the weeks but still doing ok. I thoroughly enjoyed my run this morning and I’m surprised how well I am doing 💞

W5R1 I’m a little behind with the weeks but still doing ok. I thoroughly enjoyed...

amanda2000

•4 years ago

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Little old me....

Looking for some motivation, I'm 44 and a half!! And want to get my mojo back... I was severely poorly and hospitalised 6 months ago with sepsis and pneumonia...

Looking for some motivation, I'm 44 and a half!! And want to get my mojo back......

Lisad13

•4 years ago

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Footwear advice needed

I’ve read on here that proper running shoes are important. Obviously I can’t go for a gait analysis etc at the moment and as the shops are likely to be closed...

I’ve read on here that proper running shoes are important. Obviously I can’t go ...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2, R112

I'm trying... :-)

lusmo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day three 😀

Done and still loving!!! 💪 Wonderful day! birds singing! Feeling fantastic!!!

Done and still loving!!! 💪 Wonderful day! birds singing! Feeling fantastic!!...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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w2r2

almost put myself off this morning as i'm getting used to not rushing up and out the door lately, but this morn had to be sorted as i had a call planned for...

almost put myself off this morning as i'm getting used to not rushing up and out...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated! (W9R3) Yay!! 😆🏃‍♀️🎓💪

SMASHED IT!!! 💪🏃‍♀️🎓🌈🌄😁😆🌞 A happy run in the spring sunshine, a moment to clear my head and savour the positive joys of nature! And this morning I...

SMASHED IT!!! 💪🏃‍♀️🎓🌈🌄😁😆🌞 A happy run in the spring sunshine, a moment...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Now that I have to shield myself I'm starting this again, hopefully I can get through this time without injury

Now that I have to shield myself I'm starting this again, hopefully I can get th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W1 D3 Done

Completed D3 done this morning. Have introduced music this morning. Music takes your mind of running and very motivating.

Completed D3 done this morning. Have introduced music this morning. Music take...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running issue

I have just started the 5k and my heels are hurting , can anyone advise me regarding good running trainers or how to improve my running technique and what I...

I have just started the 5k and my heels are hurting , can anyone advise me regar...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Wk2 C25K

Managed to get out yesterday after 3 days in the house to complete first run of week 2. I’m so glad I went !!

Managed to get out yesterday after 3 days in the house to complete first run of ...

ZGreggers

•4 years ago

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W7R3 why isn’t this getting any easier??

I’m about to finish week 7 - every single run has been a struggle to get to the end of; a real battle of wills. I’ve done every single run and completed them...

I’m about to finish week 7 - every single run has been a struggle to get to the ...

Rrrrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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CONSOLIDATION CLUB FOR NEW GRADUATES with IannodaTruffe!

May Club post is here: https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/143313648/may-consolidation-club-for-new-graduates-%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F WELCOME TO THE APRIL...

May Club post is here: https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/143313648/may-...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Week 8 run 1

W1 R1 April Fool?

W9 R1

APRIL Snails ! OFF the COUCH and raring to go .....

Graduated!!! 70 days to do it!

Feel good/ motivation

New shoes and an enjoyable run!

Week One!!!

W9 R1

Improving time

That's Week 3 done

Keep Going

Startup

Keep on truckin'...

Funny Garmin

Educating Enid - Time to move!

Wow, first run where I felt I could go further

Week 5

Little old me....

Footwear advice needed

W1R2, R112

Day three 😀

w2r2

Graduated! (W9R3) Yay!! 😆🏃‍♀️🎓💪

Week 1 run 2

W1 D3 Done

Running issue

Wk2 C25K

W7R3 why isn’t this getting any easier??

CONSOLIDATION CLUB FOR NEW GRADUATES with IannodaTruffe!

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