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Week 3 Run 3

Finished Week 3 this morning. The last run was pretty hard seemed like I was running on the spot at one stage. Look out Week 4 Run 1

Finished Week 3 this morning. The last run was pretty hard seemed like I was ru...

loubeelou76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where can I purchase women's running gear?

I've noticed that some sports shops charge a fortune for decent running gear, like Nike or even Sports Direct. I have some gear, but I'm looking for more - I'm...

I've noticed that some sports shops charge a fortune for decent running gear, li...

Wannaberoadrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Progress Report!

Had the physio again yesterday for the first time in a month. She's pleased with the progress I've made and apparently my spine is in a much better position so...

Had the physio again yesterday for the first time in a month. She's pleased with...

Returning2Run

Graduate•7 years ago

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One year off

having read Irish John's excellent account of his inaugural run a year ago and his consistent progress since, I remembered that June 1st 2016 was an auspicious...

having read Irish John's excellent account of his inaugural run a year ago and h...

Rignold

•7 years ago

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Wk 4 R2 managed it.

I went out feeling ok but 1st 3 min run felt like hard work 😓 but then I did the next one for 5 mins without any problems and by the end I felt great and I...

I went out feeling ok but 1st 3 min run felt like hard work 😓 but then I did th...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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W5r3 it's not that bad! Honest

Was getting stressed about this. It's all in the mind. Give yourself a check over as you're running. Can I breathe? Yes. Are my legs working? Yes. Just keep...

Was getting stressed about this. It's all in the mind. Give yourself a check ove...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 ticked off ✅

Really enjoyed this week. Although it was challenging at times I loved the feeling of accomplishment afterwards. Now for week 5 😱

Really enjoyed this week. Although it was challenging at times I loved the feeli...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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today i shall mostly be ... a GRADUATE !! w9r3 finished :D

as above just finished my last week 9 run , its taken me 10 weeks in total as i redid week 5 ( i think ) !! im feeling very accomplished now to keep it up and...

as above just finished my last week 9 run , its taken me 10 weeks in total as i ...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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Video of your run!

Oh this is so much fun! Just download the app, and link to your Garmin or Strava account, and get a video of your run! The second link is my run if anyone is...

Oh this is so much fun! Just download the app, and link to your Garmin or Strava...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r3 vs 5k mud run

So I got signed up for a 5k mud run . Never really thought about it just sounded fun . So 5 weeks ago i decided to give up smoking after 20 years and take up...

So I got signed up for a 5k mud run . Never really thought about it just sounded...

slaweksam

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 3 - nervous wreck

Morning , just about to go for my w6 r3.. and I am absolutely dreading this !! I don't want to let my running buddy down and I don't want to fail .. but this...

Morning , just about to go for my w6 r3.. and I am absolutely dreading this !! ...

Crose01

•7 years ago

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W5R1- Danced!

Good morning. Well it's slow progress. I have repeated weeks 2,3 and 4 but each time feel more than ready to move on to the next stage. I woke at 5 this...

Good morning. Well it's slow progress. I have repeated weeks 2,3 and 4 but each ...

Gladysw12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Treadmill or pavements?

Any opinions on what's better? Does it really matter ? What pace on the treadmill? Just completed w4r2; had a week off before hand for various reasons and have...

Any opinions on what's better? Does it really matter ? What pace on the treadmil...

Bells411

•7 years ago

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6K Done

Well out bright and early watching the sun come up over the trees 5 minute warm up and we're off objective to see how far we can get in 50 minutes as that is...

Well out bright and early watching the sun come up over the trees 5 minute warm ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5D3

I really don't think I could have done another minute but did it. Anyone use a GPS program also ? I'm 10.15 pace, is that about right or too slow

I really don't think I could have done another minute but did it. Anyone use a G...

Rhodesa

•7 years ago

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The Gap

Now at W9 and still running on the Bath to Bristol cycle track where someone has painted a 1K distance run on the track. So curiosity got the better of me and...

Now at W9 and still running on the Bath to Bristol cycle track where someone has...

Running-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tourist run

Early morning run along the seafront in Alghero Sardinia. Who would of thought it possible? Thanks guys, you made me believe. 😍

Early morning run along the seafront in Alghero Sardinia. Who would of thought i...

CallyL

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done !

Just back from my run. 3 five minute runs complete - feel great but dreading the 8 minute run on Monday - will try not to worry about it - I guess 5 weeks ago...

Just back from my run. 3 five minute runs complete - feel great but dreading the...

SamMc1

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 3

I did it

Lois5107

•7 years ago

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Week 8 done - only one more week to go!

I can't say the three 28-minute runs in W8 were a total joy fest, but each one I did was a bit easier than the previous one, so I can detect progress. And...

I can't say the three 28-minute runs in W8 were a total joy fest, but each one I...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 run 3

So tomorrow I will be running for 20 minutes. Any advice on how to get through this. Never run before starting this neatly 2 months ago..,

So tomorrow I will be running for 20 minutes. Any advice on how to get through t...

iamarunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5 20 min run done done done

Yeeha just completed this run. I found the 8 minute one a big jump from the 5 minutes and couldn't believe it when i saw what run 3 was. It's taken me from...

Yeeha just completed this run. I found the 8 minute one a big jump from the 5 mi...

Sneakersrus

•7 years ago

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W4R2 complete!

I'm beginning to feel like I'm getting the hang of this ! I definitely find it easier going out first thing but then I've always been a morning person. I do...

I'm beginning to feel like I'm getting the hang of this ! I definitely find it e...

EleanorL

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 done!

Week 3 done! Not too bad this week, scared/ excited about week 4 💩

SueH28

•7 years ago

1 Reply

How do you just run through?

So I am really finding it difficult to complete W6R3; I can run for ten mins very happily but just can't seem to make it to 12. But having walked for about 30...

So I am really finding it difficult to complete W6R3; I can run for ten mins ver...

Sweatyfaced

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run

Hi all! I've seen a few first-timers posting recently - best of luck to you all! I just finished my first run, and I'm so disappointed. The very reason I...

Hi all! I've seen a few first-timers posting recently - best of luck to you all!...

healthier_soon

•7 years ago

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Week one done! 😃👍🏻

Wow I can't believe I actually completed week 1 on couch to 5k. Don't know how I did it....I am looking toward to week 2.

Wow I can't believe I actually completed week 1 on couch to 5k. Don't know how I...

Dal45

Graduate•7 years ago

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Failing week 3

I'm only on week 3 and massively failing already. I did the first run on Monday and whilst I had to pause twice for about 30 second each time I managed to...

I'm only on week 3 and massively failing already. I did the first run on Monday ...

Hayley27

•7 years ago

22 Replies

W1R2

I found my second run a lot easier although I'm still having trouble breathing regularly. As soon as I think about my breathing it all goes to pot! I feel this...

I found my second run a lot easier although I'm still having trouble breathing r...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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Brief Update on the Vivobarefoot Eclipse

Further to last night's post, as requested, I provide a review of my first run in the Vivo Eclipse running sandal, which is certainly favourable, rather than...

Further to last night's post, as requested, I provide a review of my first run i...

MrNiceGuy

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

Week 3 Run 3

Where can I purchase women's running gear?

Progress Report!

One year off

Wk 4 R2 managed it.

W5r3 it's not that bad! Honest

Week 4 ticked off ✅

today i shall mostly be ... a GRADUATE !! w9r3 finished :D

Video of your run!

W3r3 vs 5k mud run

Week 6 run 3 - nervous wreck

W5R1- Danced!

Treadmill or pavements?

6K Done

W5D3

The Gap

Tourist run

Week 5 Run 1 done !

Week 4 run 3

Week 8 done - only one more week to go!

W5 run 3

Wk5 20 min run done done done

W4R2 complete!

Week 3 done!

How do you just run through?

First run

Week one done! 😃👍🏻

Failing week 3

W1R2

Brief Update on the Vivobarefoot Eclipse

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