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Week 5 run 1 in the bag!

Totally loved it! Everything came together, even the 4 in 4 out breathing! Was showered and back in bed for a quick snooze by 7. Bring on run 2 (not so sure...

Totally loved it! Everything came together, even the 4 in 4 out breathing! Was s...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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At last, I've done it

I've finished week 9 run 3. I can now run non stop for 30 minutes. I can't quite believe it. When I first started I couldn't even manage the 1 minute run....

I've finished week 9 run 3. I can now run non stop for 30 minutes. I can't qui...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2 yeah

Hi all, I am up with the lark again this morning, most unusual for me and scared it might become a habit! However, it is a beautiful morning and I am happy to...

Hi all, I am up with the lark again this morning, most unusual for me and scared...

Hopefull-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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New route and new music yay!

I'm about to go on my W7R2 run and doing a new route for the first time in the whole 7 weeks. I'm also ditching the app in favour of my Deezer so i can have...

I'm about to go on my W7R2 run and doing a new route for the first time in the w...

NewDawn00

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch to 5k...doing more

Hi, I am new to couch to 5k ( just completed week 2) but I am finding that I need to complete each week more than 3 times to have the stamina to cope/complete...

Hi, I am new to couch to 5k ( just completed week 2) but I am finding that I ne...

Spinderella

•9 years ago

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W4R1

After a weather delay I finally got out to do W4R1 today and was surprised how well it went. The first half of the run went well, then all of a sudden I got...

After a weather delay I finally got out to do W4R1 today and was surprised how w...

ewttw

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Treadmill Vs Outdoors Question

Can anyone tell me why I can run 30 mins on a treadmill, I'm not as hell with sweat literally dripping from my nose, but I'm not shattered or out of breath...I...

Can anyone tell me why I can run 30 mins on a treadmill, I'm not as hell with sw...

Xonica

Graduate•9 years ago

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THE GREMLINS IN MY HEAD TONIGHT!

WK8 R2. So tonight after 2 long days of working I went out for my second week 8 run. After a couple of minutes the gremlins started to tell me I was too tired...

WK8 R2. So tonight after 2 long days of working I went out for my second week 8 ...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 back on track

Completed W4R1 for the second time tonight. Delighted as this was the run that I had done just before my injury. I'm running with strapping on my ankle and...

Completed W4R1 for the second time tonight. Delighted as this was the run that ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shoe advice

Day 2 of week 1 complete but need to get running shoes- what to get? Any recommendations please? Nike asics etc - not too pricey

Day 2 of week 1 complete but need to get running shoes- what to get? Any recomme...

Graduate2011

•9 years ago

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W6R3 tomorrow

Approaching this one with mixed feeling of worry and excitement. Worry because the challenge might be too big to be achieved and excited to have come this far.

Approaching this one with mixed feeling of worry and excitement. Worry because t...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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Lorna you don't know how dangerous it is here now.

Took the children camping on Exmoor, in Doone Valley, indeed. Weather was glorious, campsite fab, had great plans of setting my alarm for 5.30 and doing a...

Took the children camping on Exmoor, in Doone Valley, indeed. Weather was glori...

Rignold

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Need convincing that an upcoming race is a good/bad idea

Wise C25k folks, I need your sagely advice. I was doing well increasing my distances towards a HM, but pulled back about a month ago once I hit 13k because...

Wise C25k folks, I need your sagely advice. I was doing well increasing my di...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

How long after a sprained ankle can I start running?

Only completed two weeks into the couch to5k journey and then sprained my ankle two weeks ago. I am still hobbling on it and I don't feel like it is getting...

Only completed two weeks into the couch to5k journey and then sprained my ankle ...

farawaytree74

Graduate•9 years ago

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If its not a silly question ..

Just back from W7R2 which was TOUGH. Gremlins have learnt a new word, " JUST". Just give today a miss, just about there you might as well stop now, just...

Just back from W7R2 which was TOUGH. Gremlins have learnt a new word, " JUST"....

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

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Does anyone have any positive calf strain recovery stories...?

Just wondering, as all I have read is of people having recurrent problems! I tore my gastric calf muscle 9 days ago. The bruising and slight swelling have now...

Just wondering, as all I have read is of people having recurrent problems! I tor...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Is it okay...

....when you are half way through your weekly long run, to use your top to blow your nose on, because you've just realised your not wearing your wrist-band?...

....when you are half way through your weekly long run, to use your top to blow ...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hello

Just completed wk 1 Feeling very proud as over 30 yrs since I last ran

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Two discoveries

Hello all I made two important and useful discoveries this morning on my wk9 r2. 1. Running in the rain is actually quite pleasant as long as I have a hat....

Hello all I made two important and useful discoveries this morning on my wk9 r2...

Inspirus

Graduate•9 years ago

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How to tie your running shoes

I found this and thought i would try the wide lacing as my feet have been aching - my running shoes are worn in and about 4 weeks old and very comfortable - it...

I found this and thought i would try the wide lacing as my feet have been aching...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Week 3 Run 2

Hi all, Ive just done week 3 run 2, I really didnt think i could run/ jog for 3 minutes but I did, and after reading everyones post I feel im not alone, and...

Hi all, Ive just done week 3 run 2, I really didnt think i could run/ jog for 3 ...

P2AMR

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Breathing difficulties

I managed to complete W2R1 this week and I was absolutely elated. But when I tried W2R2 yesterday I failed miserably because of my breathing. I have very mild...

I managed to complete W2R1 this week and I was absolutely elated. But when I tri...

Gerry70

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation Day!!!

Well, I did it. I've graduated!! :-D :-D :-D It's raining hard here this morning - but I've been looking forward to this run all week, so nothing could dampen...

Well, I did it. I've graduated!! :-D :-D :-D It's raining hard here this mornin...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ooh, ooh, fastest 5k ever!! Thank you R2D2 & flat Belgian countryside!!!!

Sooooo excited!!!! Went out for my second (& probably final) run of my hols here in Belgium & decided to do a 5k. Not sure what happened, maybe Belgian...

Sooooo excited!!!! Went out for my second (& probably final) run of my hols here...

MarlyParly

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

I have reached the point of no return

Back from W6R3. Done. It was hard. I am now at the same level I was when I had to stop for an op. So from now on it is new territory. I did find it really hard...

Back from W6R3. Done. It was hard. I am now at the same level I was when I had t...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Illness.

Well approached week 5 with trepiudation and excitement. But have ended up a bit behind. Wisdom tooth playing up badly and my running partner has had terrible...

Well approached week 5 with trepiudation and excitement. But have ended up a bi...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 done

And somehow managed to get round without falling over, hurting a leg, hopping, or generally making an ar$e of myself. Week 4 next, but still cant see how I can...

And somehow managed to get round without falling over, hurting a leg, hopping, o...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Sabotaged run!

So I was planning another early morning run tomorrow for w6r2 but husband now has to work mega early 😕 every cloud though, we are off to the seaside tomorrow...

So I was planning another early morning run tomorrow for w6r2 but husband now ha...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

2 Replies

facing the fear

I'm back in sunny blighty, relaxed and ever so slightly (not) heavier. I did a gym run yesterday and it wasn't good. I managed 20 very slow minutes, and felt...

I'm back in sunny blighty, relaxed and ever so slightly (not) heavier. I did a g...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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w2r3 Complete 😄

Completed third run for week 2 this evening - feel amazing and ready to go back to work tomorrow 😄

Completed third run for week 2 this evening - feel amazing and ready to go back ...

Eden2015

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Week 5 run 1 in the bag!

At last, I've done it

W7R2 yeah

New route and new music yay!

Couch to 5k...doing more

W4R1

Treadmill Vs Outdoors Question

THE GREMLINS IN MY HEAD TONIGHT!

Week 4 back on track

Shoe advice

W6R3 tomorrow

Lorna you don't know how dangerous it is here now.

Need convincing that an upcoming race is a good/bad idea

How long after a sprained ankle can I start running?

If its not a silly question ..

Does anyone have any positive calf strain recovery stories...?

Is it okay...

Hello

Two discoveries

How to tie your running shoes

Week 3 Run 2

Breathing difficulties

Graduation Day!!!

Ooh, ooh, fastest 5k ever!! Thank you R2D2 & flat Belgian countryside!!!!

I have reached the point of no return

Illness.

Week 3 done

Sabotaged run!

facing the fear

w2r3 Complete 😄

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