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1st attempt at increasing speed

Well up at 4:15 for my 4:45 run had a drink of water and played on the IPad before going out set off with the intention of increasing my speed started with the...

Well up at 4:15 for my 4:45 run had a drink of water and played on the IPad befo...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 morning after

I expected to be stiff and sore but I am happy to find that I am not. My next planned day was today but upon reading everyone's advice and comments on my post...

I expected to be stiff and sore but I am happy to find that I am not. My next pl...

mummy2four

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - when the going gets tough...

I certainly had the gremlins doing their best to sabotage my running plans this morning!! Really struggled to get out of bed and then found the first 10 mins...

I certainly had the gremlins doing their best to sabotage my running plans this ...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

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Wk1 R1

Whoop whoop, a little sweaty but very happy. First run done looking forward to run 2 on Saturday. Have a great day everyone x

Whoop whoop, a little sweaty but very happy. First run done looking forward to r...

acheymakey

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 6 run 3 in the bag!

Can't believe I've managed 25 minutes😊It was slow and the hardest yet but I did it! I've also inspired 3 friends so far to start this program on the basis...

Can't believe I've managed 25 minutes😊It was slow and the hardest yet but I did...

GeorginaJB

Graduate•7 years ago

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Outside running graduation

Well today I finished the program outdoors. It was a tough run to start with, first 5 mins I was seriously thinking what am I doing? I'm never going to ge able...

Well today I finished the program outdoors. It was a tough run to start with, fi...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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The scary one

I was concerned about doing this run and kept looking at it weeks before hand which obviously isn't the best way to go about doing something you are scared of...

I was concerned about doing this run and kept looking at it weeks before hand wh...

Joy-day

•7 years ago

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Yay cartwheels round the kitchen

Well virtual cartwheels ☺week 9 run 3 done with a mixture of amazement and being very proud of myself. The only running I've done in past was in the opposite...

Well virtual cartwheels ☺week 9 run 3 done with a mixture of amazement and being...

Gabster2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running and Weight Loss

Just wondering if anyone has experienced weight loss from running without massively changing their diet. I mean where the diet is reasonably healthy anyway....

Just wondering if anyone has experienced weight loss from running without massi...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Could the how are you feeling feature on the app hinder our run? Random musing.

I’ve been thinking about the psychological side of running lately and researching it. Full disclosure: I AM a third-year psychology student at uni but this is...

I’ve been thinking about the psychological side of running lately and researchin...

Aquila12

Graduate•7 years ago

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A little query

I am on holiday in Canada and although I would love to run due to various reasons I have not been able to run for two weeks (here and at home). Do I just tell...

I am on holiday in Canada and although I would love to run due to various reason...

Novice

Graduate•7 years ago

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4 0f 21

well not used to this heat after 4/5 cold days this afternoon warmed up. Had to go out for run before it cooled down did not have a lot of time so went to my...

well not used to this heat after 4/5 cold days this afternoon warmed up. Had to ...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished!

Did my 3rd 30min run before work this morning. I should be chuffed to complete the programme except it was probably the hardest run I have done in weeks! Not...

Did my 3rd 30min run before work this morning. I should be chuffed to complete ...

neptune

Graduate•7 years ago

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Warm and sunny evening run

It's been an exhausting day at work today, coming on the back of an emotionally draining few days, so I nearly fell asleep on the bus this evening. Fortunately...

It's been an exhausting day at work today, coming on the back of an emotionally ...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st run ever

W1 d1 completed I was really not looking forward to this at all but the app really helped I love it Can't wait for d2

W1 d1 completed I was really not looking forward to this at all but the app rea...

Debbiecosso

•7 years ago

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W5r3 in the bag!

Finished week 5 this morning in perfect weather conditions and loved it! Once in a rhythm the time flew by and I actually enjoyed it! My thirteen year old son...

Finished week 5 this morning in perfect weather conditions and loved it! Once in...

Born2Bdriven

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3..... Way hay, I've done it!

The title says it all! It was hot, I was tired but I went out this afternoon, ran my 30 mins and I'm finished. Thanks to all of you wonderful people for your...

The title says it all! It was hot, I was tired but I went out this afternoon, ra...

Clairejo40plus

Graduate•7 years ago

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Happy

W2 R1 done....wasn't too bad.

simon7730

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done done after attempt 2!!

Feelin really proud! Did the twenty minutes after attempt 2, thought it was gonna be impossible after my first attempt on Saturday when I only managed ten...

Feelin really proud! Did the twenty minutes after attempt 2, thought it was gonn...

hannahlaura1984

•7 years ago

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New

Hi all. I am new to this board due to start W1 D1 tomorrow. It has been a while and I am a bit nervous but excited too xxx

Hi all. I am new to this board due to start W1 D1 tomorrow. It has been a while ...

Angelchat

•7 years ago

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Gremlin Basher - Justin Timberlake

Just finished W6/R2 probably my best run yet. Downloaded JT essential playlist from Spotify and he bashed the gremlins.

Just finished W6/R2 probably my best run yet. Downloaded JT essential playlist f...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

I DID IT!!! I am so proud of myself. I dragged my 2 eldest kids away from their computers and we did it together. I didn't find it as hard i as expected I...

I DID IT!!! I am so proud of myself. I dragged my 2 eldest kids away from their...

mummy2four

•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

At long last I've done this run. It hurt a lot but I kept going slower and slower I went but I didn't stop. I've had a bad knee and a massssssive gremlin...

At long last I've done this run. It hurt a lot but I kept going slower and slowe...

Chris9R

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stepping stone

After graduating for C25k and doing a couple of 30 minute runs I decided to move on to 5k+. I had read various reports about stepping stone so I was a bit...

After graduating for C25k and doing a couple of 30 minute runs I decided to move...

Ploddingon

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2 - a little easier today but not quite there !

Today instead of the dog interrupting my stride it was my hubby ringing- fortunately he rang just as I was in the last 10 seconds of 3 minutes - but oh dear...

Today instead of the dog interrupting my stride it was my hubby ringing- fortuna...

Catherinel14secondtimearound

•7 years ago

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Week 5 complete

20 minutes - I ran for 20 minutes. Where did I get that energy from

Lois5107

•7 years ago

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When does it get easier?!

I've just completed W1,R1. It was really tough on my legs and lungs. I'm just wondering whether it ever gets easier. I'd love to run without thinking how much...

I've just completed W1,R1. It was really tough on my legs and lungs. I'm just wo...

warnere

•7 years ago

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Just starting

I notice when I logged on for the first time today there are a few 60+ people starting out, which has reassured me that it can be done. Im 64 and did the...

I notice when I logged on for the first time today there are a few 60+ people st...

Suzie07

•7 years ago

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Did something naughty

Ok so I done run 1 of week 8 yesterday and done run 2 today with out a rest day I no it's not recommended but it's the first time I done it. Things weren't...

Ok so I done run 1 of week 8 yesterday and done run 2 today with out a rest day ...

Aliarm

•7 years ago

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W5R1

Problems with my phone so I was unable to share with you my elation when I completed this on Sunday. It wasn't easy (will it ever be?), but I did it and I was...

Problems with my phone so I was unable to share with you my elation when I compl...

Minty4

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

1st attempt at increasing speed

Week 1 Run 1 morning after

Week 6 Run 2 - when the going gets tough...

Wk1 R1

Wk 6 run 3 in the bag!

Outside running graduation

The scary one

Yay cartwheels round the kitchen

Running and Weight Loss

Could the how are you feeling feature on the app hinder our run? Random musing.

A little query

4 0f 21

Finished!

Warm and sunny evening run

1st run ever

W5r3 in the bag!

Week 9 Run 3..... Way hay, I've done it!

Happy

Week 5 run 3 done done after attempt 2!!

New

Gremlin Basher - Justin Timberlake

Week 1 Run 1

Week 7 run 2

Stepping stone

W3R2 - a little easier today but not quite there !

Week 5 complete

When does it get easier?!

Just starting

Did something naughty

W5R1

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