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W5R2 done!! The gremlins were out in force early this morning, telling me there was no way I was going to run for 8 minutes, never mind do it twice, well, I...

W5R2 done!! The gremlins were out in force early this morning, telling me there ...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run fat girl Run! couch to 5k...

Hi all, thinking of taking up the challenge but i am very overweight anyone else like me out there who has done this? is it achievable? any advice or tips...

Hi all, thinking of taking up the challenge but i am very overweight anyone else...

Rosemary1969

•7 years ago

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Mental challenge

Having just completed week 7, run 1, it's become obvious that my challenge is definitely a mental one. I'm tired by the end, of course, but not exhausted to...

Having just completed week 7, run 1, it's become obvious that my challenge is de...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Y Lonciwr65.

WK2R3 in the bag. 2 days rest then W3R1 on Sat; can't wait, really hooked .

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 3 R2

Hi all, Did wk3 r1 on Monday but it was quite hard going and felt quite disheartened 🙁but today I found run 2 ok and managed no problem until the walk at the...

Hi all, Did wk3 r1 on Monday but it was quite hard going and felt quite dishear...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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My path - week 4

Run 1 week 4 was sublime - have fallen in love with this grassy path on the cliff near my Sussex home. All I lack is a dog-friend to lope alongside (well he...

Run 1 week 4 was sublime - have fallen in love with this grassy path on the clif...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Two Runs Of W2 Down, One To Go!

Despite more side pain niggles, I managed a run this morning, and I actually really enjoyed myself - I had the biggest smile on my face once I'd finished :) I...

Despite more side pain niggles, I managed a run this morning, and I actually rea...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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1st re run went well

Thanks LannodaTruffe will take it on board well true to form the gremlins were there in force since i had not run for nearly a month .The run was three 5 min...

Thanks LannodaTruffe will take it on board well true to form the gremlins were ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help and Advice please

My husband and I started this programme together. On our W3R1 on Monday, at the end of the run he had a cramp in his calf, he cooled down and stretched out but...

My husband and I started this programme together. On our W3R1 on Monday, at the ...

TJEL

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling poorly 😥

This week should of been the start of week 5 for me but not only had a got a bladder infection I now have tonsillitis!!! I really don't have the energy to run...

This week should of been the start of week 5 for me but not only had a got a bla...

Njfarrell

•7 years ago

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W8R1

Over two months invested and still getting up before 6am to run! It must be commitment and the fact I enjoy it so much! Now I am absolutely pooped! 3.7km in...

Over two months invested and still getting up before 6am to run! It must be comm...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4r2 completed

These runs are getting uglier lol but I'm sticking with it. I'm not sure if it was sweat or tears today 😂 Probably both

These runs are getting uglier lol but I'm sticking with it. I'm not sure if it w...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Just finished run 2 week 4, was hard going for the first half, but was surprised that I found my rhythm and quite enjoyed the last 5mins. I have noticed that...

Just finished run 2 week 4, was hard going for the first half, but was surprise...

Stampy74

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tendinitis

I have a really bad pain on the inside of my ankle, after searching Google it comes up with tendinitis 😣 anyone else suffered with this? Worried I will have...

I have a really bad pain on the inside of my ankle, after searching Google it co...

Vicky0310

•7 years ago

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W2R1

Hi everyone i have just completed w2r1 and was just wondering how was everyone else feeling at this stage? I felt the run went okay i also ran an extra 3mins...

Hi everyone i have just completed w2r1 and was just wondering how was everyone e...

Cw1888

•7 years ago

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Progress!

Can't believe I'm still sticking with this! I'll be starting week 5 tomorrow which means I'm nearly halfway through! I have been looking ahead (I know I...

Can't believe I'm still sticking with this! I'll be starting week 5 tomorrow whi...

Swaddy

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Dreading Week 4?

You can do it! Last week I made the mistake of looking ahead to see what was coming next. Big mistake as then I worried about the increasing running times....

You can do it! Last week I made the mistake of looking ahead to see what was com...

RMiddy

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 complete

Took it fairly easy and made sure I was the turtle for the 3 minute runs, upped my pace for the 90 second run. Is it weird I found this run easier than week 2...

Took it fairly easy and made sure I was the turtle for the 3 minute runs, upped ...

Jonno7452

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 Fitness Level

Hi everyone I've just completed week five run two and I cant stop scaring myself about the next run. So I was wondering am I ready? In particular, people who...

Hi everyone I've just completed week five run two and I cant stop scaring mysel...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

Completed and shock horror feel good

Lois5107

•7 years ago

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Yippee I've graduated 😃😃😃

Tonight I completed week 9 run 3 and am so excited to have graduated 😃 I know time isn't important but I completed 5.25km in 36 mins. I'm soooo happy right...

Tonight I completed week 9 run 3 and am so excited to have graduated 😃 I know ...

universa_2k

Graduate•7 years ago

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Unexpected inspiration ...

Long story but hubby ended up cycling 80 miles on Sunday. Wasn't planned but had no mobile signal when he was meant to call me to collect him ... So ended up...

Long story but hubby ended up cycling 80 miles on Sunday. Wasn't planned but had...

AngelStMary

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5

Just finished week 5 run 3 . It was rough!! I did the 20 mins without stopping, but it was a fight with the gremlins. A bit of gritted teeth going on. Question...

Just finished week 5 run 3 . It was rough!! I did the 20 mins without stopping, ...

Maztink

•7 years ago

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Another article about rest days

If you're tempted to skip your rest days - don't! Here's another article on what happens during rest days:...

If you're tempted to skip your rest days - don't! Here's another article on what...

Davoda

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5

Just about to do my 2nd session for week 5. A bit daunting that it has stepped up to 8 mins (from 5 mins).....the last session for week 5 is 20 mins......that...

Just about to do my 2nd session for week 5. A bit daunting that it has stepped u...

Cat4298

•7 years ago

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No more walking.......

Finished W6 R2 this morning despite the heat and the uphill 2nd 10 minutes, i did increase pace a little, figure i need to be running not jogging for at least...

Finished W6 R2 this morning despite the heat and the uphill 2nd 10 minutes, i di...

Frankel

Graduate•7 years ago

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post run/jog snack

What do the majority of you have (if anything) as a post work out snack... the podcast says water and a piece of fruit would anything else be better as i find...

What do the majority of you have (if anything) as a post work out snack... the p...

womblejogger

Graduate•7 years ago

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Caring for my feet

Is there anything the more experienced runners do to be kind to the skin of their feet? Mine is getting all dry and the skin is getting really tough and......

Is there anything the more experienced runners do to be kind to the skin of thei...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Laura says I'm officially a runner now!

I've got to say that "runner" is a bit of an exaggeration! I've today managed W6R3 and even shuffled along a tiny tiny bit more quickly for the last 60...

I've got to say that "runner" is a bit of an exaggeration! I've today managed W...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shin splints (week 7)

Hi! I have been doing the Couch to 5km as a way to return to running after I got shin splints last year. I've been doing Physio since December, have orthotics...

Hi! I have been doing the Couch to 5km as a way to return to running after I got...

MC26

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Get in!!

Run fat girl Run! couch to 5k...

Mental challenge

Y Lonciwr65.

Wk 3 R2

My path - week 4

Two Runs Of W2 Down, One To Go!

1st re run went well

Help and Advice please

Feeling poorly 😥

W8R1

W4r2 completed

Week 4 run 2

Tendinitis

W2R1

Progress!

Dreading Week 4?

Week 3 Run 1 complete

Week 5 run 2 Fitness Level

Week 3 run 3

Yippee I've graduated 😃😃😃

Unexpected inspiration ...

Week 5

Another article about rest days

Week 5

No more walking.......

post run/jog snack

Caring for my feet

Laura says I'm officially a runner now!

Shin splints (week 7)

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