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Consolidate?

I'm in the US, and so grateful to the NHS and all of you. In 9 weeks Laura has turned me into someone who wouldn't run unless chased into a runner who should...

I'm in the US, and so grateful to the NHS and all of you. In 9 weeks Laura has ...

KatieBham

Graduate•7 years ago

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Ruining

Is 1k in 3:50 good ?

Mjyoo

•7 years ago

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Will I grow to love running!!

Just starting out really with the app, now on week 2 but just can’t ever see me running 5K without collapsing and ending up in A&E!! Please tell me it gets...

Just starting out really with the app, now on week 2 but just can’t ever see me ...

Peaks08

•7 years ago

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Back today in Boston’s Back Bay

Well what a relief. After weeks of niggling muscle strains in my calves, I took advantage of the jet lag and went for an early morning run in beautiful Boston....

Well what a relief. After weeks of niggling muscle strains in my calves, I took ...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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Ciao for Now Italia

So just on a week ago, the car was packed, fridge emptied, lawn cut, etc.etc.etc. And we set off for home, via Arnhem where our friends live. Having managed...

So just on a week ago, the car was packed, fridge emptied, lawn cut, etc.etc.etc...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Fell off the wagon 🙁

Graduated in sept and was doing ok - have fallen off the wagon though and not run for 2 +weeks at all. Work stress/hours, wine drinking and not a good state of...

Graduated in sept and was doing ok - have fallen off the wagon though and not ru...

AKAME

Graduate•7 years ago

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1 st run (fast walk)

Warm up a bit ott as brisk walking uphill was a bit tiring - but simply slowed down to an able. First minute jog - too unwieldy - so settled for fast pace...

Warm up a bit ott as brisk walking uphill was a bit tiring - but simply slowed d...

AstroJoe

•7 years ago

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Starting week 1

Hi Everyone, Just started week 1 and will be completing three runs this week. will let you know how it goes :)

Hi Everyone, Just started week 1 and will be completing three runs this week. wi...

Magicmide

•7 years ago

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First Post Grad Run

Went out despite the rain and late finish at work as felt it was important not to have a reason to put off the first run I'd planned since graduation. Set off...

Went out despite the rain and late finish at work as felt it was important not t...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Evening my lovelies sorry it’s a bit late but I just thought I would let you all no I completed my first 28 min 🏃🏿 Run I’m not going to lie it was hard but I...

Evening my lovelies sorry it’s a bit late but I just thought I would let you all...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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There should be a T-shirt for this

Well I’m off on my fifth post graduation consolidation run in the morning Lord willing and I was thinking that it would be nice to have a Tshirt or a running...

Well I’m off on my fifth post graduation consolidation run in the morning Lord w...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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DONE IT Graduated tonight

. I know I wasn’t suppose to do my final run until tomorrow morning, but went in gym tonight to do my normal none run day programme which starts with 15...

. I know I wasn’t suppose to do my final run until tomorrow morning, but went in...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Loving it

A rather chilly and damp night for it but a nice 5.5k, life doesn't get much better!

A rather chilly and damp night for it but a nice 5.5k, life doesn't get much bet...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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From 10k to wk1run1

Yay. I've been back out after 12 weeks, finally I'm beating this nasty virus. took it steady and loved it 😊

Yay. I've been back out after 12 weeks, finally I'm beating this nasty virus. to...

runmelrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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My weekly runs

I have found that I only need one rest day per week so instead of running every other day and having a rest day in between I go running every day except for...

I have found that I only need one rest day per week so instead of running every ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W9R1 completed!

So excited to make it to W9! Made it home from work in time to do most of the run in daylight so decided to go for it! Found it tougher than expected but...

So excited to make it to W9! Made it home from work in time to do most of the ru...

gingergirl07

•7 years ago

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Important appointment - tomorrow Wed 6pm

Booked into my calendar called "RUN :) " So who is going for a run with me?

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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Enjoying my rest day!

I love my rest days! I enjoy thinking that my body is busy making itself stronger and fitter and recovering from my efforts the day before! I did week 7 run 1...

I love my rest days! I enjoy thinking that my body is busy making itself stronge...

Dw58

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done

Hi all week 5 run 3 is almost here ( Thursday) I had a really good run this morning and I’m really enjoying it . I’m still following lighter life ( I’ve got 4...

Hi all week 5 run 3 is almost here ( Thursday) I had a really good run this morn...

Eileen1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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Starting couch to 5k

Hi all I have been doing slimming world for 5motnhs now and lost 4 stone 8.5lbs and want to start the couch to 5k tonight...... Really excited! Even though...

Hi all I have been doing slimming world for 5motnhs now and lost 4 stone 8.5lbs ...

NathanE

•7 years ago

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Wk6 Run3 in the rain 🏃🏽‍♀️☔️

First run in the rain & I thought of every excuse not to go but I did. It was dark, it was wet & I still loved it! I've realised how stubborn I am - I will not...

First run in the rain & I thought of every excuse not to go but I did. It was da...

JB173

•7 years ago

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W8R3: nice and sunny

I can't believe I'm making it to week 9. This last run for W8 didn't start very well as I hesitated what to put on with the cold yet sunny weather. Of course,...

I can't believe I'm making it to week 9. This last run for W8 didn't start very ...

Anthie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

Hi folks Is there an app for Bridge to 10k?? I’ve looked in the App Store but don’t see one that looks right. Any ideas?

Hi folks Is there an app for Bridge to 10k?? I’ve looked in the App Store but d...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R2 completed after tough first few minutes

Mental issues on this one. Nearly talked myself out if it. Tough few minutes until i fixed my breathing. Once i was getting good air things got better....

Mental issues on this one. Nearly talked myself out if it. Tough few minutes u...

pmorley

•7 years ago

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W9R3 Graduation 🎓 🏃

Wow! I've only gone and graduated on my C25K and I've also got faster so I'm not far short of running the 5k in 30 mins. A few more consolidation runs and my...

Wow! I've only gone and graduated on my C25K and I've also got faster so I'm not...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Any recommendations for a good pair of headphones?

Having trouble with my headphones falling out while running. Looking for some Bluetooth headphones that won’t dislodge on longer runs. Any advice? Don’t want...

Having trouble with my headphones falling out while running. Looking for some Bl...

Branners12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Onto week 4

Completed week 3 ready to start week 4 tomorrow

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 🎉

Couch to 5k in the bag!! Super proud of myself for going from zero running to 30 mins of running. Seriously, if you're having a wobble, grit your teeth and go...

Couch to 5k in the bag!! Super proud of myself for going from zero running to 30...

RunningKeir

•7 years ago

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Week2 finished 👌🏼

Well after a cold and having to have a number of days between each day of the programme I’m back on it ☺️. I’m finding the cardio is okay but my ankles, knees...

Well after a cold and having to have a number of days between each day of the pr...

linzijaine

•7 years ago

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W6 R1. Needed that after a sh!t day.

Just back from week 6 run 1, took it nice and slow after reading a lot of posts about it. It was ok, last 5 mins was tough and i felt a bit shuffly. Its really...

Just back from week 6 run 1, took it nice and slow after reading a lot of posts ...

zobles

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Consolidate?

Ruining

Will I grow to love running!!

Back today in Boston’s Back Bay

Ciao for Now Italia

Fell off the wagon 🙁

1 st run (fast walk)

Starting week 1

First Post Grad Run

Week 8 Run 1

There should be a T-shirt for this

DONE IT Graduated tonight

Loving it

From 10k to wk1run1

My weekly runs

W9R1 completed!

Important appointment - tomorrow Wed 6pm

Enjoying my rest day!

Week 5 run 2 done

Starting couch to 5k

Wk6 Run3 in the rain 🏃🏽‍♀️☔️

W8R3: nice and sunny

Bridge to 10k

W5 R2 completed after tough first few minutes

W9R3 Graduation 🎓 🏃

Any recommendations for a good pair of headphones?

Onto week 4

Week 9 Run 3 🎉

Week2 finished 👌🏼

W6 R1. Needed that after a sh!t day.

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