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Week 6 run 1

Brilliant run, my daughter came to which made it even better! Can't believe I've come this far so pleased. Thanks everyone for all the support and...

Brilliant run, my daughter came to which made it even better! Can't believe I've...

MichPet77

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 4 run 3

Waaahoooooo managed to finish week 4 I tried a different app a couple of years ago and only got to week 4 so this is big news for me and my tired muscles, I am...

Waaahoooooo managed to finish week 4 I tried a different app a couple of years a...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

My limit?

Week 6 run 3 completed tonight. I think I drank too much water immediately before week 5 run 3 when I felt nauseous. Tonight I felt fine having had just a...

Week 6 run 3 completed tonight. I think I drank too much water immediately befor...

Trish_h

Graduate•9 years ago

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Picking up on week 6 again tomorrow

My bad back has really knocked me for six and it's now two weeks tomorrow since I did week 5, run 3 and all I've managed since then is two runs. But then a...

My bad back has really knocked me for six and it's now two weeks tomorrow since ...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

I've smashed the ton mark :)

Hi everyone. After 14 weeks with a time of 23 hrs and after 35 runs. I have finally totally and utterly smashed the 100 mile mark. I've run nearly 4 marathon...

Hi everyone. After 14 weeks with a time of 23 hrs and after 35 runs. I have fina...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

Another 5k done - no injury

Managed to get out and do another 5k through the lovely woods. About 32 mins but even better it was tough but felt great. Happy running all. Have a great...

Managed to get out and do another 5k through the lovely woods. About 32 mins but...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

25 Replies

I'm an athlete (?)

(Well I joined an athletics club). :-) :-) Groucho Marx said "I wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member", however, I went out for a...

(Well I joined an athletics club). :-) :-) Groucho Marx said "I wouldn't want t...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R3 #nailed it!

I did my final run of week 9 today and I'm excited to say I'm now a graduate!! Whooo :) I tried to keep a slow and steady pace so that I could definitely...

I did my final run of week 9 today and I'm excited to say I'm now a graduate!! W...

Sarah-A

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

Graduated! How do I get the badge?

Still can't believe I've done it, that it was as easy as doing what Laura said, what a clever programme! I had two runs where I went too fast as my mind was...

Still can't believe I've done it, that it was as easy as doing what Laura said, ...

am_y72

Graduate•9 years ago

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This one's for Frocky Horror re: Asics Plan?

Hi frocky, took on board all you said re: the Asics Plan, logged in and created a plan for my 10k in July. But it said I can change it to Km when I've signed...

Hi frocky, took on board all you said re: the Asics Plan, logged in and created ...

redkelly

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

W7R1 - not a failure but a 'deferred success'

Ok, so I was meant to do my W7R1 yesterday but got struck down with a cold Monday evening (following my 25min run success), I felt too crappy to go out...

Ok, so I was meant to do my W7R1 yesterday but got struck down with a cold Monda...

onlinesunshine

•9 years ago

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Changed my route, ran W5R3... then punched the air!

Thank you to everyone for your brilliant suggestions, they worked for me perfectly and I did W5R3 woo hoo!!!! AND...I punched the air when Laura said that's it...

Thank you to everyone for your brilliant suggestions, they worked for me perfect...

JaxO

Graduate•9 years ago

24 Replies

How was your running post graduation?

Just curious, but I wondered how others found their running after they graduated. I think I'm being a bit daft in perhaps thinking that completing week 9...

Just curious, but I wondered how others found their running after they graduated...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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A bad run

Well set off at my usual speed for run 2 of week 5. After 17 minutes had to grad a 1 minute rest. On stopping my running watch I had done 5k in 26:02mins, but...

Well set off at my usual speed for run 2 of week 5. After 17 minutes had to grad...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

1st Year Runniversary and new Bling

Is it really a year ago today I nervously stepped out of the door and did W1R1? Time is curiously elastic. It seems like only yesterday I was gasping along...

Is it really a year ago today I nervously stepped out of the door and did W1R1? ...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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W5R1 cant quite believe it 😆

Well I should have gone for my run yesterday but it was a busy hectic day. Felt so bad for not going and was worried I'd get myself into that "oh I'll just go...

Well I should have gone for my run yesterday but it was a busy hectic day. Felt ...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

That awesome moment when...

...your playlist shuffles to Gonna Fly Now (the Rocky theme) just as your turn a corner and see the sun coming up. Loved it :D

...your playlist shuffles to Gonna Fly Now (the Rocky theme) just as your turn a...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Running companion

For all of those who would like a 4 legged running companion but can't have one, how about one of these? http://nbcnews.to/1vgJusX Might be useful for the...

For all of those who would like a 4 legged running companion but can't have one,...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Back again!

After my two-week break for illness, I got out and ran last week (Tuesday) . I thought I could go straight back to 30 mins. Oh dear!. After about 16 I had to...

After my two-week break for illness, I got out and ran last week (Tuesday) . I ...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

MapMyRun to Garmin connect

I have recently started using a Garmin Forerunner 10 (thanks to my wife). I would like to transfer my run data from mapmyrun to garmin connect. Is there any...

I have recently started using a Garmin Forerunner 10 (thanks to my wife). I woul...

deep312

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

running first race with a cold ?

Several months back, hubby and I signed up to run our local HM as a team of 2, so each doing approx 10k. Its this Sunday and will be my first timed race. My...

Several months back, hubby and I signed up to run our local HM as a team of 2, s...

ajwyld

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

WK4R1 - Stomach ache??!!

Well I did it! Managed my 1st run today, with the support of my 2 x personal trainers (Laura and my 6yr old son on his bike!!). Legs ache, was breathing...

Well I did it! Managed my 1st run today, with the support of my 2 x personal tr...

beetie

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Graduation badges Missing

We seem to be having a little trouble with the graduation badges. They have disappeared from some names overnight. I have emailed support and asked them to...

We seem to be having a little trouble with the graduation badges. They have dis...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

I feel great!

So I'm only on W1R2 but my first run I didn't pace myself properly but today I stuck to a light jog and boy I felt like I could do another 20 minutes of that...

So I'm only on W1R2 but my first run I didn't pace myself properly but today I s...

Suzii

•9 years ago

3 Replies

A picture says more than a thousand Words... :)

Really chuffed. I made a plan and I stuck to it. A really nice feeling! Had a bit of a tough night and had serious doubts and dreads before I got through my...

Really chuffed. I made a plan and I stuck to it. A really nice feeling! Had a b...

fredl

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

W5R3: I did it!!!!

I just got back from my W5R3! I did not have time to drive to different location, so I just walked to my usual location and run around the sports field. It was...

I just got back from my W5R3! I did not have time to drive to different location...

Hemapu75

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Seem to have lost my pace!

After a very long a frustrating time away from running, I returned and decided to build up again using Lauras fine guidance. I did 5/3 the other day and while...

After a very long a frustrating time away from running, I returned and decided t...

runner56

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Week 5 run 3

Tick! actually ran 22 minutes as phone was playing up and was to scared to stop and check in case it was too soon!

Tick! actually ran 22 minutes as phone was playing up and was to scared to stop ...

MichPet77

Graduate•9 years ago

24 Replies

I'm back hurrah :)

A good run today if slow and definitely hard going. Just 2 weeks of no running does set you back but today I set out to do 25 minutes and I did it....another...

A good run today if slow and definitely hard going. Just 2 weeks of no running ...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Can't believe it! Couldn't run for 10 seconds at the start!

I know it doesn't sound much but for somebody 5st overweight, asthmatic & who has hidden themselves away after a bad bout of post natal depression for the last...

I know it doesn't sound much but for somebody 5st overweight, asthmatic & who ha...

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Week 6 run 1

week 4 run 3

My limit?

Picking up on week 6 again tomorrow

I've smashed the ton mark :)

Another 5k done - no injury

I'm an athlete (?)

W9 R3 #nailed it!

Graduated! How do I get the badge?

This one's for Frocky Horror re: Asics Plan?

W7R1 - not a failure but a 'deferred success'

Changed my route, ran W5R3... then punched the air!

How was your running post graduation?

A bad run

1st Year Runniversary and new Bling

W5R1 cant quite believe it 😆

That awesome moment when...

Running companion

Back again!

MapMyRun to Garmin connect

running first race with a cold ?

WK4R1 - Stomach ache??!!

Graduation badges Missing

I feel great!

A picture says more than a thousand Words... :)

W5R3: I did it!!!!

Seem to have lost my pace!

Week 5 run 3

I'm back hurrah :)

Can't believe it! Couldn't run for 10 seconds at the start!

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