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Hi, I have completed the programme- can I have my graduation badge please?

DoubleGT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Small Achievement

W1R1 finally completed, after 6 attempts, found it tough but pleased I can now move forward, actually I'm pleased I can move at all! Roll on Saturday for R2

W1R1 finally completed, after 6 attempts, found it tough but pleased I can now m...

Veryquirky

•4 years ago

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Slow and steady

After a four day break to rest my shins I did a steady 30mins before work! It’s my third week since graduating so decided to replay the W9R3 so I would stick...

After a four day break to rest my shins I did a steady 30mins before work! It’s ...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Second attempt but I did it! I'm so happy I gave it another go as I felt really deflated when I couldn't finish the other day. I feel great now :-)

Second attempt but I did it! I'm so happy I gave it another go as I felt really ...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

I really didn't feel like going out this morning but I am so glad that I did. I think I have my running mojo back. I had an extra day's rest due to work...

I really didn't feel like going out this morning but I am so glad that I did. I ...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 first try!

I went out this morning doing the run I’ve dreaded most all program. Especially as I repeated week 4 x3. I set out thinking ‘just see how far you can go’ I...

I went out this morning doing the run I’ve dreaded most all program. Especially ...

MsJoBerry

Graduate•4 years ago

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How many times a week?

I’ve just done another consolidation run for 35 minutes , 5.1 K. The last one was 6 days ago and this time I was a minute slower although I wasn’t aware of...

I’ve just done another consolidation run for 35 minutes , 5.1 K. The last one wa...

Shuffledaway

Graduate•4 years ago

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Misleading app

Wk8 run 2 completed, was a struggle, felt drained after first 5 mins but pushed through, and managed full run, was using Samsung health for distance but both...

Wk8 run 2 completed, was a struggle, felt drained after first 5 mins but pushed ...

Hanzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R3

Just completed w5 r2. Looked ahead and it jumps to 20 minutes talk about upping the ante

Just completed w5 r2. Looked ahead and it jumps to 20 minutes talk about upping...

Kegman

•4 years ago

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Hill start?

Starting week 8, and like most people, I’ve amazed myself. I’m genuinely excited about my run tomorrow and am planning a new route. Downhill. We live in a...

Starting week 8, and like most people, I’ve amazed myself. I’m genuinely excited...

Runmitch42

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 - Managed to miss the rain

Ran slightly later this morning at 6 a.m. to miss the showers. Timed it perfectly! I think the first run of the week is always the hardest. It’s the little...

Ran slightly later this morning at 6 a.m. to miss the showers. Timed it perfectl...

Jools2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3

I RAN FOR 25MINS!!!! I'm so chuffed 😊

Runningscared42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Birthday Run W9R1

Yesterday I reached the grand old age of 48. I had a lovely day at work, came home, donned my trainers, put on my new birthday present Fitbit 😀 and, for the...

Yesterday I reached the grand old age of 48. I had a lovely day at work, came ho...

Angelpoppy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 4

So tired and tried to speed up with Laura and Stepping Stones but didn’t like the music or the beat so changed back to my music and just Strava. I had to stop...

So tired and tried to speed up with Laura and Stepping Stones but didn’t like th...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

Struggling with burning calf pain whilst running.....any tips please?

Els_runs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 - Back at it!

Finally decided when my arch supports came to go on a "practise" run, as I've been out of running for a few days now, so wanted to see if I could manage it...

Finally decided when my arch supports came to go on a "practise" run, as I've be...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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I ran a 5K!!!!

Needed to share 😊 But also to say to those of you on Week 9 who are managing to run for 30 minutes but not reaching 5K, don’t worry about it. The idea of the...

Needed to share 😊 But also to say to those of you on Week 9 who are managing to...

Nicky_F

Graduate•4 years ago

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New Runner at 70

I am just finished week 2. I have never run before and never been a 'sporty' person. The insides of my knees are slightly tender so I have begun the NHS knee...

I am just finished week 2. I have never run before and never been a 'sporty' per...

Sarvasva

•4 years ago

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Reflections on week 8.

This morning I completed the last run of week 8 and I am looking forward to week 9. Since Week 7 run 1 I have stopped over thinking what I am doing during a...

This morning I completed the last run of week 8 and I am looking forward to week...

Thorfinn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Am I really here???? Really?? Me?!

I'm surprised, amazed, baffled. That here I am. Doing week 7 and okay with it. Week 2 was hard. Week 3 was so hard though by the end I was okay with it. Again...

I'm surprised, amazed, baffled. That here I am. Doing week 7 and okay with it. W...

Dolphin-Girl

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Just home from my second run of week 7. Can't believe I'm this close to completing the 7th week 🤣 My third full 25 minutes run done and I'm genuinely so...

Just home from my second run of week 7. Can't believe I'm this close to completi...

ClaireLou10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 5 ✅

Another stinking long day at work! Wet commute to work & back! Needed that run to unwind! A bit damp & breezy, but very enjoyable Starting to like running...

Another stinking long day at work! Wet commute to work & back! Needed that run t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 3

This evening after work. Didn’t really feel like it, but knew I did want to do it!

This evening after work. Didn’t really feel like it, but knew I did want to do i...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hungry .....

Running 3-4 times a week after graduating end of May. Managing 4K in about 32 minutes. Finding that the day after a run I’m starving..... despite eating well....

Running 3-4 times a week after graduating end of May. Managing 4K in about 32 mi...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can you help please with advice on running after a period of illness?

Hi. Looking for advice. I had almost completed Week 4 of C25K in May. Unfortunately my last run was on 25th May as I picked up a really nasty bug on the 27th...

Hi. Looking for advice. I had almost completed Week 4 of C25K in May. Unfortunat...

Bbq1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1 Painful Knees

Completed W7R1 yesterday but started feeling a lot of pain on the inside of my knees. Today I can barely walk :( Don't think I'll be able to run tomorrow...

Completed W7R1 yesterday but started feeling a lot of pain on the inside of my k...

58soon

•4 years ago

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W3 R2 is it normal to be covering less ground?!

I noticed on run 1 of week 3 that I covered a lot less distance than the previous weeks. When the halfway bell rang I was nowhere near my usual halfway spot! I...

I noticed on run 1 of week 3 that I covered a lot less distance than the previou...

joggo

•4 years ago

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Walk - run? Odd question

Today I needed some exercise on my non run day. So I walked one of my run routes. I reckon it only took 10 minutes longer. Is that normal? It did feel easier...

Today I needed some exercise on my non run day. So I walked one of my run routes...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in The Rain - Partly Backwards!

It's been raining non-stop all day here and I knew the woods would be like a Glastonbury mud-fest. I'm due to do run 2 of week 8 today but I really don't want...

It's been raining non-stop all day here and I knew the woods would be like a Gla...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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So pleased with progress

I decided to repeat w6r2 on Monday and I felt better than the first run after my injury and remembered that I do enjoy this thing 😄 So tonight I wasn’t sure...

I decided to repeat w6r2 on Monday and I felt better than the first run after my...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Badge

Small Achievement

Slow and steady

Week 5 Run 2

Week 8 run 3

Week 5 run 3 first try!

How many times a week?

Misleading app

W5 R3

Hill start?

W3R3 - Managed to miss the rain

W6R3

Birthday Run W9R1

Consolidation Run 4

W3R2

W5R2 - Back at it!

I ran a 5K!!!!

New Runner at 70

Reflections on week 8.

Am I really here???? Really?? Me?!

Week 7 Run 2

Consolidation Run 5 ✅

Week 3

Hungry .....

Can you help please with advice on running after a period of illness?

W7R1 Painful Knees

W3 R2 is it normal to be covering less ground?!

Walk - run? Odd question

Running in The Rain - Partly Backwards!

So pleased with progress

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