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Week 8 Run 1

I had to really drag my bum outta bed & force on the trainers this morning... But I did it!!! I'm as amazed now as I was after W1R1... I covered 4K so probs...

I had to really drag my bum outta bed & force on the trainers this morning... Bu...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stamina - found this one ok - I think I'm more of a tortoise than a hare

Completed the stamina 5k+ podcast today and enjoyed it. This one feels like the right level for me at the moment, challenging but not impossible. Covered...

Completed the stamina 5k+ podcast today and enjoyed it. This one feels like the ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 9 finally!!

Took me longer than normal to finish week 8 - ill, kids, work etc all getting in the way. Finally went out on the first run of week 9 this morning though in...

Took me longer than normal to finish week 8 - ill, kids, work etc all getting in...

Gingerbreadman

Graduate•10 years ago

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Matter over mind

Before reading this, I had no idea that others had the same problem as me - first few mins my mind just says stop stop stop! I had it at week 3 and now again...

Before reading this, I had no idea that others had the same problem as me - firs...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - just as ragged as Run 1!

Felt so heavy in the legs .....though tackling the deep muddy tracks in the woodlands didn't help....nearly lost my trainer to it at one point! Maybe this is...

Felt so heavy in the legs .....though tackling the deep muddy tracks in the wood...

Abouttostart

•10 years ago

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Glasgow Women's 10k

Anyone else running the women's 10k in Glasgow tomorrow? This will be my first proper 10k race!! (I did the sport relief 6 miles but it ended up much shorter...

Anyone else running the women's 10k in Glasgow tomorrow? This will be my first p...

muzikalbadger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Up and running v sweatshop

Just wondering which would be the best place to get gait analysis done. Is up and running any good as this is the closest to me

Just wondering which would be the best place to get gait analysis done. Is up an...

Keepitup

•10 years ago

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W4 awaits

Just about to tackle run1. Wish me luck!

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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It is official. I am a runner.

Laura said so, so it must be true. Week 6 Run 3 came and went. A bit of a struggle for the first 5 until I realised that for some reason, I wasn't breathing...

Laura said so, so it must be true. Week 6 Run 3 came and went. A bit of a strug...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 and just finished run 2 and sort of felt discouraged a bit

Well I made it. I just can't figure out why the first 5 minutes are the roughest on me for some reason. After that I get into a groove of listening to the...

Well I made it. I just can't figure out why the first 5 minutes are the roughest...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•10 years ago

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Big life changes AND learned how to run differently. IT'S BRILLIANT TO BE BACK!

Warning. Long post. Sorry, but lots to catch up with. Hello lovely people. I've missed you so much. Not posted for a while as there's been lots going on my...

Warning. Long post. Sorry, but lots to catch up with. Hello lovely people. I've...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

After a long day at work and then a dash around the supermarket for the weekly shop I was considering going straight home and putting my feet up but I gave...

After a long day at work and then a dash around the supermarket for the weekly s...

tiggs86

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Forth Eorlingas!!!!

Good luck on the front line troops. Don't let your guard down just because it's the weekend - we need every man, woman and child on the side of the allies....

Good luck on the front line troops. Don't let your guard down just because it's ...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Expensive Beginners Mistake

After years of being unhealthy i decided to go for it and start the couch to 5k after months of thinking about it. First week went well, i actually managed...

After years of being unhealthy i decided to go for it and start the couch to 5k ...

Plodder2014

•10 years ago

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Week 7 completed now for week 8 run 1 Sunday morning

Completed wk 7 run 3 this afternoon after work. Really enjoyed it, new asics trainers helped. I just can't believe that I'm running for 25 mins after just 7...

Completed wk 7 run 3 this afternoon after work. Really enjoyed it, new asics tr...

getfitgran

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 done and I feel faaaaaaantaaaaasticccccc! :)

I ran for 30 minutes. 30 minutes, I ran for! 30 minutes, all joined together, and I was running for all of them! Who'd a thunk it?! And ….. in those 30...

I ran for 30 minutes. 30 minutes, I ran for! 30 minutes, all joined together, ...

revruns

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5

Today I completed Run 2 of Week 5 and now feeling apprehension about the next run - I know my head is telling me I will never be able to run 20 mins non stop...

Today I completed Run 2 of Week 5 and now feeling apprehension about the next ru...

joannecb

•10 years ago

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Been a bit over enthusiastic this week.

Graduated end of April but been a bit daft this week. Ran Mon, Tue, Wed (twice!) Managed to restrain myself on Thu but went out again today to try and do a 5km...

Graduated end of April but been a bit daft this week. Ran Mon, Tue, Wed (twice!)...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

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BARRING MONSTROUS HANGOVER, TOMORROW IS PARKRUN 2!!

Mrs Dan has invited her sister down from Scotland to stay with us for the weekend. She's tremendous fun, but I've GOT GOT GOT to behave with the cocktail...

Mrs Dan has invited her sister down from Scotland to stay with us for the weeken...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bring it on Week 7! Week 6 done!

Week 6, run 3 is done and dusted! I actually carried on running a bit longer than suggested to get to 5k over 35mins of running and 5 mins walking. I'm feeling...

Week 6, run 3 is done and dusted! I actually carried on running a bit longer tha...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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ankles....

I have only just started (today was my second day) and am using treadmill at the moment, the main problem is my ankles are really aching when I run, walking...

I have only just started (today was my second day) and am using treadmill at the...

xjsra

•10 years ago

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If at first you don't succeed...Week 8 run 2

Hello all you super people After my last stuttering run, went out this morning and pleased to report that I am back and firing on all cylinders Really positive...

Hello all you super people After my last stuttering run, went out this morning a...

ChrisChappel

Graduate•10 years ago

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You couldn't make it up!!!

Got myself all psyched up to go for gait analysis this afternoon to sort out my ancient knees but said ancient knees felt too sore, so stayed at home and drank...

Got myself all psyched up to go for gait analysis this afternoon to sort out my ...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sore knees

I am gutted! Started week three this week and couldn't complete second run because of the pain in the inside of my knees. Had a bit on pain which I thought...

I am gutted! Started week three this week and couldn't complete second run beca...

claire1972

•10 years ago

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w3r3 what a struggle!

Went for w3r3 today and what a struggle why would w3r2 be better i ask myself. at the first three minutes i found myself about to stop and the last three...

Went for w3r3 today and what a struggle why would w3r2 be better i ask myself. a...

alibags

•10 years ago

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Tiree Half Marathon

Last weekend I ran the Tiree Half Marathon. The race, my third half marathon, was not my crowing glory in terms of time - in fact, it was my slowest HM to date...

Last weekend I ran the Tiree Half Marathon. The race, my third half marathon, wa...

swanscot

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R3 - The run that never happened

Achillies not recovered sufficiently in time. Think I will give it a week then reboot W2. Keep tuned in!!!

Achillies not recovered sufficiently in time. Think I will give it a week then r...

RKHooper

•10 years ago

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W5R1 - A drenching in more ways than one!

Really enjoyed this run, Mr Lottidog freaked when he saw that I was going to run in the rain - I explained to him that I loved running in the wet, but he was...

Really enjoyed this run, Mr Lottidog freaked when he saw that I was going to run...

lottidog1

•10 years ago

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Week 8.. Still so slow

Hi all.. I've just run for 28 mins and only managed 3k. Thoughts please. Think people walk faster than me. At least I managed without stoping I know I...

Hi all.. I've just run for 28 mins and only managed 3k. Thoughts please. Think...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished where I left off

Well before my hip started complaining I was redoing the programme & got to wk 7 r3 & had to stop after 10 mins . I have had 2 wk rest & it hasn't been sore ,...

Well before my hip started complaining I was redoing the programme & got to wk 7...

Rockette

•10 years ago

26 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2014

Week 8 Run 1

Stamina - found this one ok - I think I'm more of a tortoise than a hare

Week 9 finally!!

Matter over mind

Week 8 Run 2 - just as ragged as Run 1!

Glasgow Women's 10k

Up and running v sweatshop

W4 awaits

It is official. I am a runner.

Week 7 and just finished run 2 and sort of felt discouraged a bit

Big life changes AND learned how to run differently. IT'S BRILLIANT TO BE BACK!

Week 4 Run 1

Forth Eorlingas!!!!

Expensive Beginners Mistake

Week 7 completed now for week 8 run 1 Sunday morning

Week 9 Run 1 done and I feel faaaaaaantaaaaasticccccc! :)

Week 5

Been a bit over enthusiastic this week.

BARRING MONSTROUS HANGOVER, TOMORROW IS PARKRUN 2!!

Bring it on Week 7! Week 6 done!

ankles....

If at first you don't succeed...Week 8 run 2

You couldn't make it up!!!

Sore knees

w3r3 what a struggle!

Tiree Half Marathon

W2R3 - The run that never happened

W5R1 - A drenching in more ways than one!

Week 8.. Still so slow

Finished where I left off

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