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What the average distance is covered in week1 day 1?

Jezsav

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R3 😺

Felt really daunted about this one. Going from 8 mins to 20 🙀 But really really pleased to say that I did it and it felt so good 😺 So my advice to anyone who...

Felt really daunted about this one. Going from 8 mins to 20 🙀 But really really...

Anthony2303

•7 years ago

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Eat drink and be merry

Just back from a weekend in Amsterdam eating and drinking all the wrong things!! Feel very fat and bloated! Going out later to do week4r3 Really looking...

Just back from a weekend in Amsterdam eating and drinking all the wrong things!!...

Maztink

•7 years ago

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Good shopping trip

Got up early this morning to make sure I was at Aldi for when it opened Got some lovely new leggings 😄weights 💪 And a foam roller 🤔 Bargain!!

Got up early this morning to make sure I was at Aldi for when it opened Got some...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly there ....

... just done W7R2 and smashed it - I never ever thought I could run (or in my case waddle slowly) for that long but I loved it! So, I now have 1 week to go...

... just done W7R2 and smashed it - I never ever thought I could run (or in my c...

toria36

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 done accompanied by a 5yo scooting. 😂

So I was feeling sore starting last night. Wobbly and tight legs etc. But was looking forward to today's run bizarrely. Clobber on and off I went accompanied...

So I was feeling sore starting last night. Wobbly and tight legs etc. But was lo...

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

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W2R1 - mantra got me through

Lost my running partner today (my daughter) the novelty has worn off... so I'm now on my own. Felt a bit self conscious leaving the house.. hoping I wouldn't...

Lost my running partner today (my daughter) the novelty has worn off... so I'm n...

Bobbylou

•7 years ago

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Have I failed?

Came back from a short spa break yesterday. While I was there, not wanting to miss a run, I did W5D3 on a treadmill, with a cool down of a few pool lengths and...

Came back from a short spa break yesterday. While I was there, not wanting to mi...

Sweatyfaced

Graduate•7 years ago

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Was looking forward to the final run,BUT!

Hi everyone, l am at this moment struggling to put into words what l have just been through.As l carry on now telling you all, l don't want to put anyone off...

Hi everyone, l am at this moment struggling to put into words what l have just b...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Me and Julie and Laura have only gone and done it!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Week 9 run 3 in the bag! I even did an extra victory run at the end of the five minute cool down so I could burst through my front door...

Yes! Yes! Yes! Week 9 run 3 in the bag! I even did an extra victory run at the e...

Nervousnewbie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Listening to audiobooks

Does anyone run to the spoken word. I like listening to books when walking and wonder about listening to books or podcasts while I run (thinking 2 x Archers or...

Does anyone run to the spoken word. I like listening to books when walking and w...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4R1

Did it! It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Trust the programme. It feels like a massive jump from wk3, but it's doable! I didn't do more than...

Did it! It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Trust the programme. ...

angel43

•7 years ago

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Advice needed

I have been training on treadmill for the first 6wks of c25k on weds I did my first run outside and have managed to hurt my diaphram. Now I can't run for long....

I have been training on treadmill for the first 6wks of c25k on weds I did my fi...

Debskat

•7 years ago

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Tracking run

What apps are you using to track run. I have Sarah Millican guiding me around and do have a fitbit but done have anything tracking specific runs and we know if...

What apps are you using to track run. I have Sarah Millican guiding me around an...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

W3R2

I planned to go today but we did a 14 mile walk yesterday. So not exactly a rest day. What should I do?

I planned to go today but we did a 14 mile walk yesterday. So not exactly a rest...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 R3 fail

So for the first time in the programme I failed a run. Just couldn't finish it. Got to 18 minutes but my shins were just screaming at me. So what do I do? Do I...

So for the first time in the programme I failed a run. Just couldn't finish it. ...

Oddjones

•7 years ago

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Completed week 1

I did week 1, and am finding I'm really enjoying my time running on my own. W1 run 3 was the best yet, and felt good after. My aim is to keep going and to able...

I did week 1, and am finding I'm really enjoying my time running on my own. W1 r...

Gower84

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run in 20 years 😬

Only ever done the 3m sprint to the fridge before so that was tough! Must remember by inhaler and water next time, silly me. Have a headache too, think I need...

Only ever done the 3m sprint to the fridge before so that was tough! Must rememb...

Thepurplenurse

•7 years ago

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Week 1

Just completed week 1 of couch to 5k and started strength and flexibility podcast as well with my wife. After over 20 years of not really exercising after I...

Just completed week 1 of couch to 5k and started strength and flexibility podcas...

Fraser67

Graduate•7 years ago

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First week done.

Weighed myself....16st 7lbs! So action had to be taken. No bread. No alcohol, and Couch to 5k.... Done the first week. All good so far.

Weighed myself....16st 7lbs! So action had to be taken. No bread. No alcohol, an...

Dave1971

•7 years ago

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I've learnt where my Achilles are!

So after really struggling with W3R3 yesterday, woke up to find my Achilles in my left ankle very painful. I think it's time to buy some better trainers after...

So after really struggling with W3R3 yesterday, woke up to find my Achilles in m...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello week 8!

After a tough week 7 I arrived in week 8. Run 1 today and it was amazing! I love week 8. Who would have thought that me, the 43 year old Mum, bmi off the chart...

After a tough week 7 I arrived in week 8. Run 1 today and it was amazing! I love...

RazzleDazzle100

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gah! bombed week 7 run 1

Did a boxercise hit style class on Friday evening after week 6 run 3 in the morning and think I've not waited long enough to do my first run of week 7. Just...

Did a boxercise hit style class on Friday evening after week 6 run 3 in the morn...

Findinghappyhan

•7 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

But my hips are complaining. They're sore, in a gentle sort of way, down the tendons into the top of my legs. It feels more like the pleasurable ache after a...

But my hips are complaining. They're sore, in a gentle sort of way, down the ten...

sophistikitty

Graduate•7 years ago

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195 bpm 53 year male

I have been running at our local park run for the last 9 months. I have read many of the couch to 5 k over the months and found much inspiration from them. For...

I have been running at our local park run for the last 9 months. I have read man...

martinhermanus

•7 years ago

9 Replies

W6 R2

Can't believe I am still going! That is that last of the intervals then... running all the way now 🤗 feels like another achievement! This run was a bit...

Can't believe I am still going! That is that last of the intervals then... runni...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 day 2

Went for a run Friday had a good one struggled a bit but managed, my problem is I live in the peaks Derbyshire so every run encounters a hill to walk up first...

Went for a run Friday had a good one struggled a bit but managed, my problem is ...

jacqui02

•7 years ago

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First Parkrun -so proud!

Well, it's thanks to the all encouraging words that have been written about parkruns that I finally plucked up the courage to have a go - and I'm so glad I...

Well, it's thanks to the all encouraging words that have been written about park...

Slinkymalinki

Graduate•7 years ago

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cream crackered update

Good evening folks , another solo run completed tonite . It would appear the statistics for this run show it to be a lot better than it felt lol . I was up and...

Good evening folks , another solo run completed tonite . It would appear the sta...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Definitely mind over matter!

Since doing my birthday weekend parkrun in my regency gown and having to take several walking breaks, I have been out for one midweek evening trot and today's...

Since doing my birthday weekend parkrun in my regency gown and having to take se...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Distance

W5 R3 😺

Eat drink and be merry

Good shopping trip

Nearly there ....

Week 1 run 2 done accompanied by a 5yo scooting. 😂

W2R1 - mantra got me through

Have I failed?

Was looking forward to the final run,BUT!

Me and Julie and Laura have only gone and done it!

Listening to audiobooks

W4R1

Advice needed

Tracking run

W3R2

Wk5 R3 fail

Completed week 1

First run in 20 years 😬

Week 1

First week done.

I've learnt where my Achilles are!

Hello week 8!

Gah! bombed week 7 run 1

Week 8 complete!

195 bpm 53 year male

W6 R2

Week 3 day 2

First Parkrun -so proud!

cream crackered update

Definitely mind over matter!

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