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W6R3 interrupted by stitch!

I have got into the habit of running first thing in the morning before breakfast but I thought I'd eat something today as it seemed a bit mean to expect my...

I have got into the habit of running first thing in the morning before breakfast...

Lazybones1

•7 years ago

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Phone jogged in pocket - confusion!

Must get a Velcro armband! Braved the rain for w3r1 - and wore waterproof w zip pocket. Phone in pocket, earbuds under cap and Sarah said 'you can do it' and...

Must get a Velcro armband! Braved the rain for w3r1 - and wore waterproof w zip ...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 Done but boy was it difficult!

I know I was warned but I had no idea how difficult today's run would be. It's the 8 mins in the middle I found troublesome, it was as though last week's 20...

I know I was warned but I had no idea how difficult today's run would be. It's t...

Ruthf72

•7 years ago

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w7R1 that was a toughie !!

done w7r1 this morning , that was tough ,real tough and the music was AWFUL lol , most of the previous weeks ive quite liked but wow this was like the very...

done w7r1 this morning , that was tough ,real tough and the music was AWFUL lol...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 tonight

So a 5 minute run before a break tonight. Feels intimidating!

ChrisHector

•7 years ago

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W4, here I come

I've got R1W4 this evening and I'm feeling a little nervous, I trust that the programme works as I know people who have completed it. I've spoken to a couple...

I've got R1W4 this evening and I'm feeling a little nervous, I trust that the pr...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Day 2 in the bag

Morning folks , nice little run today. Flew by . All I wanted to say is my final run will once again be at Southampton common rain or shine. Also for Stevy I...

Morning folks , nice little run today. Flew by . All I wanted to say is my fina...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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Good Luck Wishes Worked!

Well, I did it! Week 1 run 1 complete! And not only was it not as bad as I feared (I was surprised when she told me I'd nearly finished as it didn't feel like...

Well, I did it! Week 1 run 1 complete! And not only was it not as bad as I feare...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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I'm a wimp!

Completed W3R3 on 4 May, but haven't run since. I do have a good reason (or is it an excuse?) - I got married on the 6th (and yes, I am 60). So the next few...

Completed W3R3 on 4 May, but haven't run since. I do have a good reason (or is ...

NetShee

•7 years ago

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W3r1 sore legs and new trainers 👟

I bought new trainers and leggings and also completed my w3r1 yesterday. I was so excited at having run 3 min burst that i then did some calf and thigh...

I bought new trainers and leggings and also completed my w3r1 yesterday. I was s...

Minnielala

•7 years ago

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First post....

I haven't posted before because I wasn't sure if I would stick to this, but I completed week 3 run 1 yesterday so it looks as though I'm in it for the long...

I haven't posted before because I wasn't sure if I would stick to this, but I co...

Cc26

•7 years ago

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W4D3

Finished week 4 after a couple of unexpected days off. Beautiful run in my local park with my husband, feeling nervous for next week now 😳

Finished week 4 after a couple of unexpected days off. Beautiful run in my local...

GeorgiaP

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 - done :-)

W1r2 done (is that the correct lingo?!) Have decided that during the week I am going to try and get out before work. I'm a morning person and think I might...

W1r2 done (is that the correct lingo?!) Have decided that during the week I am ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W6R1 and still alive

Having been warned about W6R1 being a sneaky bugger, I took the advice and went out the door the say way I went for the previous run: no expectations, just all...

Having been warned about W6R1 being a sneaky bugger, I took the advice and went ...

resolution

Graduate•7 years ago

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Weekly chat May 15 - 21

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to...

Hi everybody, Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's a...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Deadline!

I'm a 29 year old fitness-phobic female and I decided to try to complete couch to 5k before my 30th birthday. I have started the programme about 6 times before...

I'm a 29 year old fitness-phobic female and I decided to try to complete couch t...

Swaddy

•7 years ago

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W1R3???

So I set out with great expectations yesterday. It was the local primary schools' cross country run in our park and I was a traffic patrol person. I decided I...

So I set out with great expectations yesterday. It was the local primary schools...

Hlaffersn

•7 years ago

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Wk2r1

It killed me, I felt so good at completing week 1 then went out tonight and had to give up 1/2 way round, pain in shins and ankles so bad I had to sit for a...

It killed me, I felt so good at completing week 1 then went out tonight and had ...

Nikkio13

•7 years ago

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Starting the Couch to 5k Course Tomorrow - Wish Me Luck!

I'm new here (though I've been lurking for a couple of months after finding out about this programme), and I've decided to start the Couch to 5k course,...

I'm new here (though I've been lurking for a couple of months after finding out ...

Adler92

•7 years ago

31 Replies

Slappy feet

Hi folks, I am on w3 just done r1 and think I am making it harder because I have never run before and haven't mastered the technique, I seen foot heavy. Has...

Hi folks, I am on w3 just done r1 and think I am making it harder because I have...

BL03

•7 years ago

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Go to toilet before setting off 🙈

Just done W1r3 very badly, my ear phones stopped working and once I started to run I realised I should have gone to the toilet! Kept going to I found a safe...

Just done W1r3 very badly, my ear phones stopped working and once I started to r...

Sarahb18

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it....!

W9R3.......BOOM! I can't say it was the easiest run tonight but I did it without stopping. Time for a shower and I will definitely be hosing down the legs...

W9R3.......BOOM! I can't say it was the easiest run tonight but I did it witho...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Couch to 5k

Started my 1st week 3rd run. Really tiring. Need some more motivation to keep it going.

Started my 1st week 3rd run. Really tiring. Need some more motivation to keep it...

Shahzad89

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Where From Here? Advice from Accomplished Runners?

First of all, it's celebration time for completing my 5K training and my 1st 5K ever, my birthday which were both on 05/13/2017, Mother's Day Today, and being...

First of all, it's celebration time for completing my 5K training and my 1st 5K ...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Completely lost my way

Hey everyone I done wk2 r1 last Monday and struggled with my shins not sure if you remember and then my little girl had pre op for her open heart surgery on...

Hey everyone I done wk2 r1 last Monday and struggled with my shins not sure if y...

Catherine23

•7 years ago

17 Replies

couch to 5k

I started couch to 5k and had just starting my week 6 which I was loving when my husband took ill and had to go to hospital. it was two weeks before I got...

I started couch to 5k and had just starting my week 6 which I was loving whe...

MRforsdike

•7 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 3. I've graduated!

Firstly, thanks to everyone who responded to my last (also my first!) post, your comments were much appreciated and I hope it was of some use to those who are...

Firstly, thanks to everyone who responded to my last (also my first!) post, your...

Stroudspeed

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Starting out

Having just walked and jogged the Race For Life today (and I neither keeled over nor hated the experience), I was chatting to my friend who suggested I try the...

Having just walked and jogged the Race For Life today (and I neither keeled over...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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Did it W3R1!!!

I can't believe I ran for 3 minutes, so proud of myself. I was trying to be optimistic leading up to it but was a little nervous. It didn't feel worse than...

I can't believe I ran for 3 minutes, so proud of myself. I was trying to be opti...

EmRe

•7 years ago

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Did it! first run and feeling alright :)

Just completed my first run! W1R1 ... whoop! Was not that bad and as today is a gorgeous day I really enjoyed the route through my area. Love the C25K app....

Just completed my first run! W1R1 ... whoop! Was not that bad and as today is a ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

W6R3 interrupted by stitch!

Phone jogged in pocket - confusion!

W6R1 Done but boy was it difficult!

w7R1 that was a toughie !!

Week 4 Run 1 tonight

W4, here I come

Week 9 Day 2 in the bag

Good Luck Wishes Worked!

I'm a wimp!

W3r1 sore legs and new trainers 👟

First post....

W4D3

Week 1 run 2 - done :-)

W6R1 and still alive

Weekly chat May 15 - 21

Deadline!

W1R3???

Wk2r1

Starting the Couch to 5k Course Tomorrow - Wish Me Luck!

Slappy feet

Go to toilet before setting off 🙈

I did it....!

Couch to 5k

Where From Here? Advice from Accomplished Runners?

Completely lost my way

couch to 5k

Week 9 - Run 3. I've graduated!

Starting out

Did it W3R1!!!

Did it! first run and feeling alright :)

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