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W6 R3 with an audience 😊

I have hated this week - moving back to intervals after that 20 minutes run really messed with my head and my body. Warm up walk good - warm and sunny but...

I have hated this week - moving back to intervals after that 20 minutes run real...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 finished

Nothing to report really. Quite warm at times, refreshing breeze was welcome. I was a bit concerned last night as my left knee was a bit uncomfortable but due...

Nothing to report really. Quite warm at times, refreshing breeze was welcome. I ...

RunaroundSue

•8 years ago

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W1R1 completed

After hearing about this podcast I decided to give it a go. Just completed W1R1 this morning and already feel much better. I haven't run for about 5 years as...

After hearing about this podcast I decided to give it a go. Just completed W1R1 ...

Jules_16

•8 years ago

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MOTIVATION

I started the couch to 5 K a couple of years ago but only got to week 4. Recently restarted doing it with my friend. It helps with motivation. We have just...

I started the couch to 5 K a couple of years ago but only got to week 4. Recentl...

JudyR

•8 years ago

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W9 R1

After set backs from an ankle injury I am finally here. Ran my first 30minutes this morning, it was really hard at times and the gremlins seemed to be out in...

After set backs from an ankle injury I am finally here. Ran my first 30minutes t...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

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Sunday morning run week8 run3

I'd decided that Sunday's run was going to be a morning one after enjoying Friday morning. I'd been awake for ages eventually got up and out the door at 6am....

I'd decided that Sunday's run was going to be a morning one after enjoying Frida...

b275

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 completed

Can't believe I did 2x 8 min runs like most people I couldn't run for 60secs before starting it really is an amazing programme. So now on to run 3 in the next...

Can't believe I did 2x 8 min runs like most people I couldn't run for 60secs bef...

Poppy112

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 R1 nearly there

So after w8 R3 I was ready to halt right there, I found it really hard. So I listened to all your advice and gave myself 2 days rest and today started week 9,...

So after w8 R3 I was ready to halt right there, I found it really hard. So I lis...

Clairratc

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R3 completed! I did it!

This morning I completed W9R3! I can still hardly believe I did it! When I think back to W1R1 when I was absolutely puffed out after every 1 minute interval....

This morning I completed W9R3! I can still hardly believe I did it! When I think...

brightspice

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Yes, I actually did it :D I ran for 20 mins :D I was soooo worried about it last night, but I just did what Laura said, ran slow, did good breathing. Wow. It...

Yes, I actually did it :D I ran for 20 mins :D I was soooo worried about it last...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

To the runner I just passed: is Laura in your headphones too?

Hi everyone, as a graduate running 5k a few times a week, running is now a core part of my lifestyle and I love it! The other day I was running in my local...

Hi everyone, as a graduate running 5k a few times a week, running is now a core ...

j_a_w94

Graduate•8 years ago

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I did it..... Actually managed 5K😀

Those of you who have read my previous posts will now I am bit of a tortoise speed wise, not that that's a big problem as I am still proud of graduating last...

Those of you who have read my previous posts will now I am bit of a tortoise spe...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Just Started

Hi I'm Jon I have decided to take up the 5k challenge to hopefully lose weight and get fit. My aim is to hopefully start 1/2marathon running.

Hi I'm Jon I have decided to take up the 5k challenge to hopefully lose weight a...

Jon-1308

•8 years ago

11 Replies

DAY 1, Week1 👍

Wow! I completed my day 1 of Week 1 earlier. Took my little dogs and my husband for support and kept a very close eye on my watch. It seemed to be over so...

Wow! I completed my day 1 of Week 1 earlier. Took my little dogs and my husband...

lizilang_10

•8 years ago

16 Replies

First run today for ten days

Hi all, Oh boy did I enjoy my run today I feel rejuvenated and alive. I didnt realise how much I had missed running I have not been able to find time to get...

Hi all, Oh boy did I enjoy my run today I feel rejuvenated and alive. I didnt r...

Not2old2run

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R2

Soooo, that didn't go quite to plan 🙁. Should have gone out yesterday but had a hectic evening as dog had to go to vets, needed to pick daughter up from...

Soooo, that didn't go quite to plan 🙁. Should have gone out yesterday but had ...

Polly2723

Graduate•8 years ago

25 Replies

Ceeeeelebrate good times, come on, let's celebrate!

Thanks for waiting on the podium for me, I very proud, stunned and downright amazed that I graduated with a 5k this morning 🎉🍸🍸🍸🍸💕💕💕💕 What a fab...

Thanks for waiting on the podium for me, I very proud, stunned and downright ama...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

46 Replies

For Admin

When I reply to a post in this forum and the 10K forum, it takes some little time to type out what I want to say - and then , when I try to send the reply,...

When I reply to a post in this forum and the 10K forum, it takes some little tim...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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The confession

Well I know I had all that lovely stuff from Lidl this week but how could I possibly leave this running outfit on the shelf in Sainsbury's. I only went for...

Well I know I had all that lovely stuff from Lidl this week but how could I poss...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

19 Replies

New Shoes (ish) and a confession!

Ish because they are actually a replacement for the pair I bought in June as I noticed that the fabric upper was already forming into holes! Go Outdoors were...

Ish because they are actually a replacement for the pair I bought in June as I n...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

8 Replies

week 1 run 3 disaster strike

2nd 1 min run in I get a pain in my left leg just below the knee and my knee gives way for a second, managed to hobble back to car and drive to A&E. seems one...

2nd 1 min run in I get a pain in my left leg just below the knee and my knee gi...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post from France!!!!

Posting this from FRANCE.. no internet until now..but I am here! So...post in the past!!! Loads of issues the day we sailed, with my small LMTB ( little mother...

Posting this from FRANCE.. no internet until now..but I am here! So...post in th...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

44 Replies

The longest cool down walk ever...

Well I did week 9 run 2 today ! The run itself went fine - covered 2.4 miles in the thirty minutes so a wee bit more than last time ! Still not even 4K yet...

Well I did week 9 run 2 today ! The run itself went fine - covered 2.4 miles in ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

23 Replies

This running lark is very frustrating 😖 W2r3

So today I went out for run 3 on week 2, after Thursday's run I thought I would be OK and find it a doddle...... Erm nope 😞 I set off ok, it's a sunny day...

So today I went out for run 3 on week 2, after Thursday's run I thought I would ...

Titchy21

•8 years ago

15 Replies

I DID IT!!!!!!!

OMG! OMG! OMG! ....I did it, i jogged for 25 minutes. I was worried when the snail and slug nearly passed me I was going that slow but nevertheless I did it....

OMG! OMG! OMG! ....I did it, i jogged for 25 minutes. I was worried when the sna...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Funny knee?

Decided to use the treadmill again since I'm trying to gauge my distance. Put the speed up slightly from 6 to 6.5 and 10mins in started to get little electric...

Decided to use the treadmill again since I'm trying to gauge my distance. Put th...

lynne0_0

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

And so it begins....

Well, after many delays I am finally on my way to 5k. After the inspiration that OldPossum and the others have given me I feel it is time to make a change. So...

Well, after many delays I am finally on my way to 5k. After the inspiration tha...

Fazzical

Graduate•8 years ago

17 Replies

Mostly tortoise today!

I was a bit late off the starting blocks this morning, it was 7am before I got out of the door mostly due to tech issues 😬😬. Meant the sun was a bit hot by...

I was a bit late off the starting blocks this morning, it was 7am before I got o...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

60 Replies

A bit of sad Parkrun news

Just heard that our local Parkrun in Enniskillen which has been going for over 3 years and has been held in the grounds of one of our local National Trust...

Just heard that our local Parkrun in Enniskillen which has been going for over 3...

Theziggy

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

W2 done and dusted!

Morning all! I can't believe i have now completed week 2! It was great and didn't struggle :) big improvement from week 1 when i couldn't run for more than 30...

Morning all! I can't believe i have now completed week 2! It was great and didn'...

Ayelet

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

W6 R3 with an audience 😊

Week 8 finished

W1R1 completed

MOTIVATION

W9 R1

Sunday morning run week8 run3

Week 5 run 2 completed

W9 R1 nearly there

W9R3 completed! I did it!

Week 5 run 3

To the runner I just passed: is Laura in your headphones too?

I did it..... Actually managed 5K😀

Just Started

DAY 1, Week1 👍

First run today for ten days

W6 R2

Ceeeeelebrate good times, come on, let's celebrate!

For Admin

The confession

New Shoes (ish) and a confession!

week 1 run 3 disaster strike

Post from France!!!!

The longest cool down walk ever...

This running lark is very frustrating 😖 W2r3

I DID IT!!!!!!!

Funny knee?

And so it begins....

Mostly tortoise today!

A bit of sad Parkrun news

W2 done and dusted!

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