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Week 2

Run 1 done today. Had to do a weird shuffle/jog thing on the last 90 seconds of running but I finished. Found the 2 minutes brisk walk was just about right to...

Run 1 done today. Had to do a weird shuffle/jog thing on the last 90 seconds of ...

rees42

•7 years ago

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Things I wish I knew when I started.

In no particular order: - There's no hurry. Whether I finish the programme in 9 weeks or 11 or 23 it's finishing that counts. Likewise I do not need to kill...

In no particular order: - There's no hurry. Whether I finish the programme in 9 ...

Rignold

•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3

Completed run 3 of the first week and everything is aching! Does the shin pain ease off as you get more used to running? Bring on week 2 ( I think?!)

Completed run 3 of the first week and everything is aching! Does the shin pain e...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Eventually getting to 5k in 30 mins

I have just finished week 6 and realise that I will be nowhere near 5k when I get to complete the 30 mins. I think I'm more likely to hit just under 4km. Any...

I have just finished week 6 and realise that I will be nowhere near 5k when I ge...

TreezyPeazy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3

Well I did the 20 minutes and it was great. The last bit wasn't too easy but boy I enjoyed it. 🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏻🏃🏽🏃🏿

Well I did the 20 minutes and it was great. The last bit wasn't too easy but boy...

WilsonPP

•7 years ago

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Injured leg

Hi My leg has been hurting recently and ive been advised to rest so it doesn't get worse. But I was wondering could I do earlier weeks to keep up my fitness or...

Hi My leg has been hurting recently and ive been advised to rest so it doesn't g...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Battery - doh!

Just finished week one!! My phone battery died half way through and I felt like I'd cheated as we all count a bit quicker right? Anyway it took me five more...

Just finished week one!! My phone battery died half way through and I felt like ...

Northcountrygirl

•7 years ago

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Ouch - my knees!

I'm in week 2 and have now done 5 runs since starting but my knees seem to hurt, to the extent that I wasn't sure I'd be able to actually run ( but I did this...

I'm in week 2 and have now done 5 runs since starting but my knees seem to hurt,...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Climax Canyon Morning Training Run, 3rd go.

Some pretty steep grades, 20s, 30s even 42% on this trail, making it feel like the same amount of work as the Goat Hill route but it's 2 miles less distance....

Some pretty steep grades, 20s, 30s even 42% on this trail, making it feel like ...

gdcgray

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 cream crackered update

on Friday or Saturday I set off for the last run of week 3. My quandary is , that at no time have I come anywhere near 5k during my runs . Its not a quandary...

on Friday or Saturday I set off for the last run of week 3. My quandary is , tha...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Out of puff

Just did W2D2 tough going plus I was running towards the sun left it very warm. But happy to have done it had a stitch too but don't no how I'm going to run 3...

Just did W2D2 tough going plus I was running towards the sun left it very warm. ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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stepping stone podcast

where do I find the stepping stone podcast

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Restarting after a few weeks off

Before Easter I finished week 6 without failing any runs. Then over Easter I tried W7 R1 while staying with family and I had to give up after 5 mins. Not sure...

Before Easter I finished week 6 without failing any runs. Then over Easter I tri...

Thok

•7 years ago

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First run of week 4

Just back from this. I feel surprisingly good and not too tired. Really tried to pace myself which worked well. Feel a sense of achievement this evening. Took...

Just back from this. I feel surprisingly good and not too tired. Really tried to...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run of week 4

Just back from this. I feel surprisingly good and not too tired. Really tried to pace myself which worked well. Feel a sense of achievement this evening. Took...

Just back from this. I feel surprisingly good and not too tired. Really tried to...

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

2nd run today

I went with my 10-yr old son today with Michael Johnson on loud speaker. It was fun. It doesn't feel like a lot of exercise yet but I guess the whole point is...

I went with my 10-yr old son today with Michael Johnson on loud speaker. It was ...

SandraBK

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8

I wish I had taken a camera out with me tonight. I live in the North and for once it was "the beautiful North" and "grim down South" for a change. Early...

I wish I had taken a camera out with me tonight. I live in the North and for on...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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One week in....

This morning I completed W2R1 - found it really hard work - its surprising how much more difficult it seemed running for the extra 30 secs each run today but...

This morning I completed W2R1 - found it really hard work - its surprising how m...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2

My shins feel bruised...is that normal?! Ouch!

EmmaLB

•7 years ago

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Nervous newbie.

Hi all. About to do my first run of the couch to 5k challenge. Very nervous as I don't think I could even run for a bus at the moment! I am very determined...

Hi all. About to do my first run of the couch to 5k challenge. Very nervous as ...

SamSid

•7 years ago

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Really struggling

Hi all A few weeks back, you all gave me wonderful advice about getting back into running after an enforced break of 5-6 weeks due to a virus. Two weeks ago, I...

Hi all A few weeks back, you all gave me wonderful advice about getting back int...

Funnyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R2 done and I'm knackered!

Is it just me or is the 2nd run of the week harder than the 1st? I did it though and that's the main thing, on the last running interval I felt beat so looked...

Is it just me or is the 2nd run of the week harder than the 1st? I did it though...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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IC and excuses not to run.

When I started the programme I religiously ran at least three times a week, what ever the weather, as I was scared that if I had a break I would be back to...

When I started the programme I religiously ran at least three times a week, what...

Skipper21

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK6 D2

Hi everyone just finished the week 6 d2 run. I'm am feeling good, starting to realise when to slow down and when I can pick up the pace. Anyone have any tips...

Hi everyone just finished the week 6 d2 run. I'm am feeling good, starting to re...

Ollymoon89

•7 years ago

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Week 6 R 1

Hey everyone. I had my first run of Week 6 today. It was a tad too sunny so I did feel really hot sometimes. Anyway I managed to run 3.83km in the 34...

Hey everyone. I had my first run of Week 6 today. It was a tad too sunny so I di...

emliche

Graduate•7 years ago

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New Starter!!!

Hi All, I am looking to run my first 5k...........can anyone help on how to start off, I jog on my treadmill 3 - 4 times a week and do about 4k each time but...

Hi All, I am looking to run my first 5k...........can anyone help on how to sta...

Mazzy58

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Dive bombed by a bird of prey

So I am running in the woods, checking my HR on my Garmin watch and working out how much further I have to run - being very serious and focused on my 30 min...

So I am running in the woods, checking my HR on my Garmin watch and working out ...

whibbles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 complete

Well that's a wrap on week 7. Last two runs on treadmill due to time restrictions and convinience. Gotta love shift work and single parenting. 2 weeks to go....

Well that's a wrap on week 7. Last two runs on treadmill due to time restriction...

Rickne

Graduate•7 years ago

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newbie, finished week 3,proceed to week4?

Hi, i completed week 3 while travelling on business. it went well but then my knee started hurting. i have osteo arthritis and thought ok i will take some time...

Hi, i completed week 3 while travelling on business. it went well but then my kn...

BethLynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2017

Week 2

Things I wish I knew when I started.

Week 1 Run 3

Eventually getting to 5k in 30 mins

W5R3

Injured leg

Battery - doh!

Ouch - my knees!

Climax Canyon Morning Training Run, 3rd go.

Week 9 cream crackered update

Out of puff

stepping stone podcast

Restarting after a few weeks off

First run of week 4

First run of week 4

Sponsored runs v wearing ear phones for running music ?

2nd run today

Week 8

One week in....

Week 2 Run 2

Nervous newbie.

Really struggling

W2R2 done and I'm knackered!

IC and excuses not to run.

WK6 D2

Week 6 R 1

New Starter!!!

Dive bombed by a bird of prey

Week 7 complete

newbie, finished week 3,proceed to week4?

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