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First run!

First run done and it was so much harder than I thought! This gave me the wake up call I needed to get my health back on track. Also it felt good to do...

First run done and it was so much harder than I thought! This gave me the wake u...

Marieclare27

•7 years ago

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W4R1 done!

Also, my first run in the rain! Was not too bad actually. The last minute was a bit of a push, but did not feel as bad as the last minute of W3R1, so...

Also, my first run in the rain! Was not too bad actually. The last minute was ...

PruesDad

•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 smashed :)

So I've just done week 2 run 3 and today was the first time I didn't feel like I was gasping for breath or that my legs couldn't go on another step! It felt,...

So I've just done week 2 run 3 and today was the first time I didn't feel like I...

sadieja1

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I did it ran for 25 mins and did not stop The achievement is fantastic I even lost 4 lbs this last week at weight watchers. Total weight loss 31.5 lbs I...

I did it ran for 25 mins and did not stop The achievement is fantastic I even l...

Cheryl9

•7 years ago

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Really sore ankle

Hi everyone! I've joined just a week ago and completed Wk2 R1 yesterday. I was feeling great and took to running every second day... but I may have been...

Hi everyone! I've joined just a week ago and completed Wk2 R1 yesterday. I was...

Ana54

•7 years ago

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Wk 2 R1 Fab!

Really enjoying this program.

Lastlight

Graduate•7 years ago

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Happy times! 🏃‍♀️

I have just finished w2r3 and I am sooo happy!! I haven't run ( walked 🙄) in 2 weeks due to a horrible virus and just the thought of going back out there was...

I have just finished w2r3 and I am sooo happy!! I haven't run ( walked 🙄) in 2...

Evagr1

•7 years ago

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It's raining, it's pouring, but no time for snoring!

Completed run 3 of week 1 today despite the British weather. Had such an amazing time with my music blaring in the suburbs. Looking forward to starting week 2...

Completed run 3 of week 1 today despite the British weather. Had such an amazing...

Hlaffersn

•7 years ago

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First run in a LONG time!

I've just completed my first run in this god awful rain. I feel quite proud, Since I'm not one for exercising. I've become lazy and needed a push in the right...

I've just completed my first run in this god awful rain. I feel quite proud, Sin...

ErinaO

•7 years ago

1 Reply

My first run as Graduate

As I said previously, I wondered what I would do once I graduated, which I did on Saturday at a Parkrun (really like them). Today was the day. Downloaded a...

As I said previously, I wondered what I would do once I graduated, which I did o...

Stroudspeed

•7 years ago

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WK6 R1

So I've just done run 1 of week 6 and I found it the hardest so far. I felt great after doing the 20 minute run on week 5 though (can't believe I am saying...

So I've just done run 1 of week 6 and I found it the hardest so far. I felt gre...

Mitzie71

Graduate•7 years ago

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A dragon (and gremlins) slayed!

runlikeagirl you're a STAR! Thank you. Your reply to my last post was just what I needed today, I did what you said, just put on my gear and went out into...

runlikeagirl you're a STAR! Thank you. Your reply to my last post was just wha...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie

Hi I'm new to couch to 5 k,first run tomorrow morning ! Hope the weathers abit better.

Hi I'm new to couch to 5 k,first run tomorrow morning ! Hope the weathers abit b...

2912

•7 years ago

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Tough

Haven't run for 50 years, just completed week3 run 1. It was tough!

Annee64

•7 years ago

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First 6am Run

I decided to give early morning running a go. I did enjoy it, surprisingly it wasn't as quiet as I expected. It was nice and fresh and I completed my Stamina...

I decided to give early morning running a go. I did enjoy it, surprisingly it wa...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Stepping Stones and out with Laura again.

Having graduated a few weeks ago and keeping up with 3 x 30(ish) mins runs a week I decided today's run would be my first 5k+ podcast, Stepping Stones. It was...

Having graduated a few weeks ago and keeping up with 3 x 30(ish) mins runs a wee...

Wizziewood

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

I have been doing couch to 5k on the treadmill. Would I find it more beneficial to run outside.

I have been doing couch to 5k on the treadmill. Would I find it more beneficial ...

Rach39Wor

•7 years ago

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Women's trainers?

So do women's running shoes not go over a size 8? Having a nightmare!

Hobblethwaite

•7 years ago

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Jumped to week 4.

I'm sure it's been said before (and done before) - I have kind of skipped weeks 1-3). I hadn't run for 30 years (I'm mid 40s) but I looked at the couch25k...

I'm sure it's been said before (and done before) - I have kind of skipped weeks...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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W9 R1

I have been in the habit of walking for 10 minutes before starting my run just to get me up the worst of a hill, but today I thought that not only would I meet...

I have been in the habit of walking for 10 minutes before starting my run just t...

SC1472

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduate. Parkrun. 2 month break...

I completed C25K in February and also did my first Parkrun. I then went to Canada for 6 weeks and got plenty of exercise skiing (the reason for taking up...

I completed C25K in February and also did my first Parkrun. I then went to Canad...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Missing Runner in Fleet...anyone local?

I've seen this on Facebook & Twitter https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/missing-people/appeal-help-find-missing-fleet-man/ Worth keeping an eye out if any of...

I've seen this on Facebook & Twitter https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/missin...

folkieboater

Graduate•7 years ago

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Done my first 10 km woo hoo !

Well Sunday was a good day. Managed to complete 10 km Baker Hughes race in Aberdeen. 1:28:49 was my time not super fast. But my goal was 1:30 😂😂 so just...

Well Sunday was a good day. Managed to complete 10 km Baker Hughes race in Aberd...

Pug1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Some advice please if missed a run

I only done 2 runs last week as had a migraine all weekend ( not caused by running) . Last run was thursday , week 2 and I managed fine . Just wondering if I...

I only done 2 runs last week as had a migraine all weekend ( not caused by runni...

Maggie700

•7 years ago

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W4R1

Well I've started week 4 the first 3 mins flew by the first 5mins wasn't as bad as I thought then the next 3mins I thought my legs where going to give up and...

Well I've started week 4 the first 3 mins flew by the first 5mins wasn't as bad ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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W9R2

W9R2 done. Lungs are holding up well. Legs are starting to feel stronger and a pb in time today. Looking forward to Wednesday :)

W9R2 done. Lungs are holding up well. Legs are starting to feel stronger and a...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Annoying knees!

Hi, I have started couch to 5k twice now and both times my knees have both really played up. I have stopped running again but I really, really want to do this,...

Hi, I have started couch to 5k twice now and both times my knees have both reall...

Mimirossi

Graduate•7 years ago

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Exercise on rest days?

Was just wondering if most people still try to do some exercise on rest days? I tend to use them as a rest from anything strenuous (though I am a nurse so on...

Was just wondering if most people still try to do some exercise on rest days? I ...

Emmyg

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Looking for some tips

Hi guys, I braved the rain this morning for my very first run, boy was it difficult but I was delighted that I finished it and look forward to the next run,...

Hi guys, I braved the rain this morning for my very first run, boy was it diffic...

AdamR

•7 years ago

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Well I did it! W4R1 in the bag...

Well I did it! W4R1 in the bag! It was meant to be an evening run but I'm not at work till later now. I was dreading this week but found my stride and stuck...

Well I did it! W4R1 in the bag! It was meant to be an evening run but I'm not at...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

First run!

W4R1 done!

Week 2 run 3 smashed :)

Week 6 run 3

Really sore ankle

Wk 2 R1 Fab!

Happy times! 🏃‍♀️

It's raining, it's pouring, but no time for snoring!

First run in a LONG time!

My first run as Graduate

WK6 R1

A dragon (and gremlins) slayed!

Newbie

Tough

First 6am Run

First Stepping Stones and out with Laura again.

Week 7 Run 1

Women's trainers?

Jumped to week 4.

W9 R1

Graduate. Parkrun. 2 month break...

Missing Runner in Fleet...anyone local?

Done my first 10 km woo hoo !

Some advice please if missed a run

W4R1

W9R2

Annoying knees!

Exercise on rest days?

Looking for some tips

Well I did it! W4R1 in the bag...

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