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W8R1 completed!

Hey guys/gals, I had a few things to do earlier but I did manage to find the time to complete my run this afternoon. I only just about managed to get it done...

Hey guys/gals, I had a few things to do earlier but I did manage to find the tim...

Lee337

Graduate•8 years ago

28 Replies

Week 5 and dreading it!

Completed the first run yesterday morning, it was freezing and I really struggled. I know I'm going to have to dig deep this week and be really positive if...

Completed the first run yesterday morning, it was freezing and I really struggle...

gilliwood

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Day 1 Week 1

Well I finally did it 😍I double bagged my boobs (2 bras) - and my Sports bra cost more than my 4 man tent . Those boobs where not moving anywhere . On a few...

Well I finally did it 😍I double bagged my boobs (2 bras) - and my Sports bra co...

MadAuntyKerry

•8 years ago

15 Replies

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W2R1

Completed - boom!! Was harder and I got a stitch during my last 90 second run but ran through it and a man feeling rather proud. In particular as I am a master...

Completed - boom!! Was harder and I got a stitch during my last 90 second run bu...

Traceybebbington

•8 years ago

2 Replies

All you newbie grads out there ...

How's it going? A whole bunch of us on here have graduated recently - how's your running life? What works and what doesn't? Are you having fun or are you...

How's it going? A whole bunch of us on here have graduated recently - how's yo...

CarolStr

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 - hurting

Did this today, I did find it hard going - but persevered !! My knees are now killing me & the thought of running again on Wednesday fills me with dread. I...

Did this today, I did find it hard going - but persevered !! My knees are now k...

Runfromfat

•8 years ago

10 Replies

What next??

Hi all I graduated today having repeated Week 8 as got stuck (am running in the Southern USA and it has been so hot here!) and now on 9 and have done it! 5k in...

Hi all I graduated today having repeated Week 8 as got stuck (am running in the ...

Loumin

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1, Run 1

I'm just about to go out for my first run, waited til it got dark though. Hate the dark but hate people also. I'm so nervous but excited to see where this...

I'm just about to go out for my first run, waited til it got dark though. Hate t...

followmejdbfans

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Cardiac newbie

Hi Everyone 52 years old. Smoked for the best part of 40 years and then had a heart attack back in May - go figure! I have been cleared by the hospital to...

Hi Everyone 52 years old. Smoked for the best part of 40 years and then had a ...

Azul100

Graduate•8 years ago

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Best cold weather gear

I really want to keep up this running malarkey but boy is it cold in the mornings! I'd really like to get some warmer clothes to run in as I only have short...

I really want to keep up this running malarkey but boy is it cold in the morning...

loisamelia

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am now officially a graduate...

... and I am chuffed to bits.

Hidden

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Today was a bad day. Week 4 I hate you already

So Ive been stressing about the step up from week 3 to week 4 and I knew it was bugging me as even on the warm up walk my breathing wasnt right. Definitely not...

So Ive been stressing about the step up from week 3 to week 4 and I knew it was ...

dipdab

•8 years ago

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I've lost it.

Don't know what's gone wrong with me. After graduation I was doing fine, gradually building up from my 3.7K graduation run to a goal of 5K. I had got to 4.3K...

Don't know what's gone wrong with me. After graduation I was doing fine, gradual...

Ddmm2068

Graduate•8 years ago

18 Replies

New blue shoes went for their first trot ...

and they were good. It was pretty chilly when I went out at 7.45 and I have to admit to a few walking breaks but I still managed 3.3 miles. Not fast but...

and they were good. It was pretty chilly when I went out at 7.45 and I have to a...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3, watery eyes like a dog, brrr

So, after finally getting past my gremlin at around the 18 minute mark (at a particular bus stop) the other week to fully qualify for W6R3 I have been...

So, after finally getting past my gremlin at around the 18 minute mark (at a par...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Restarting after a false start!!

Hi Everyone I've completed 2 runs of week 1 so far after a bit of a false start a few weeks ago! The main problem that I have is my knee (I have a long history...

Hi Everyone I've completed 2 runs of week 1 so far after a bit of a false start ...

shelleywills

•8 years ago

2 Replies

W8R1, spooked by a car, but did my new Garmin really show that?

Well, I decided having made my maiden run early in the morning last Saturday (truly heavenly), I would see what a slightly later start time was like, as time...

Well, I decided having made my maiden run early in the morning last Saturday (tr...

Flossie22

Graduate•8 years ago

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Trouble with sleeping after W5 R3

Any one else had trouble sleeping after w5 r3 or is it just me, completed it on Saturday, but Saturday night I could not sleep, think I got about 2 hours in...

Any one else had trouble sleeping after w5 r3 or is it just me, completed it on ...

Porcia18

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Completed Wk5 ...phew!

I'd read on here that it involved a 20min run so I gave myself an extra days rest as my legs were stiff from cycling - bought a pair of running shoes (only...

I'd read on here that it involved a 20min run so I gave myself an extra days res...

Lessofme

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8 begins

28 mins I found the run tough midway but got there , made it to 3.85 k, I know distance etc doesn't matter I like to have a goal that I will cover the same or...

28 mins I found the run tough midway but got there , made it to 3.85 k, I know d...

Cuig1975

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Weekly Chat 7 - 13 November

Morning all and a Happy Monday ! Heres the place to chat about all things running . What have you got planned for. Wishing you all a happy healthy week

Morning all and a Happy Monday ! Heres the place to chat about all things runni...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

16 Replies

First test of weather willpower this week

So this is my forecast for tuesday into wednesday. Tuesday is a rest day but i've got wk4 r2 scheduled for wednesday. Im forewarning you all, I may need some...

So this is my forecast for tuesday into wednesday. Tuesday is a rest day but i'v...

dipdab

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Week 7, Run 2, Hills and Gritters....

Sunday evening is (for various reasons) a regular run slot for me, and so last night I ventured out into the cold . I decided my knee-length summer shorts...

Sunday evening is (for various reasons) a regular run slot for me, and so last n...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

A New Week

Anticipating a drop in temperature I had laid out a pair of leggings and a lightweightfleece before I went for an early night. This morning I was up before the...

Anticipating a drop in temperature I had laid out a pair of leggings and a light...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

C25k Version 2

2nd time round but more determined than ever! Completed this program badly last summer so trying again, starting today!

2nd time round but more determined than ever! Completed this program badly last ...

Murphy73

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Who is Laura?

Sorry if this is a bit of a daft question, but I have been reading through quite a few posts and many people mention Laura. Who is she? And why don't I know...

Sorry if this is a bit of a daft question, but I have been reading through quite...

Allegravivace

•8 years ago

38 Replies

Am I mad?

Hi guys, I'm on w6r1 but I have signed up to run 5k in a week's time for Movember. Am I mad? What should be my strategy? I completed the dreaded 20 mins run...

Hi guys, I'm on w6r1 but I have signed up to run 5k in a week's time for Movembe...

sandro

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Gremlins 1, Me 0 - Down but not out

I hadn't been able to get out for several days, due to working late, and my worry about going out when its so dark as the roads and pavements aren't too good,...

I hadn't been able to get out for several days, due to working late, and my worr...

africanali

•8 years ago

12 Replies

One year on

Tomorrow will year since I graduated and misswobble said back then that I was a beginner, she was right and a year later I am still learning. I have completed...

Tomorrow will year since I graduated and misswobble said back then that I was a ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Blindfold Run Update

Today Fazzical and I completed our first ever charity run, in fact our first very public run and IT WAS AMAZING!! We navigated all the twists and turns,...

Today Fazzical and I completed our first ever charity run, in fact our first ver...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

W8R1 completed!

Week 5 and dreading it!

Day 1 Week 1

W2R1

All you newbie grads out there ...

Week 4 - hurting

What next??

Week 1, Run 1

Cardiac newbie

Best cold weather gear

I am now officially a graduate...

Today was a bad day. Week 4 I hate you already

I've lost it.

New blue shoes went for their first trot ...

W7R3, watery eyes like a dog, brrr

Restarting after a false start!!

W8R1, spooked by a car, but did my new Garmin really show that?

Trouble with sleeping after W5 R3

Completed Wk5 ...phew!

Week 8 begins

Weekly Chat 7 - 13 November

First test of weather willpower this week

Week 7, Run 2, Hills and Gritters....

A New Week

C25k Version 2

Who is Laura?

Am I mad?

Gremlins 1, Me 0 - Down but not out

One year on

Blindfold Run Update

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