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Wk 5 run 1

Made it!!!! Whoopee!!! I am pretty pleased with myself as was alone tonight my "coach" wasn't in the mood for coming out with mother!

Made it!!!! Whoopee!!! I am pretty pleased with myself as was alone tonight my "...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 4 finished this afternoon. But Wk 5 is just too far and too much.

I was knackered as I finished today. I have looked at WK 5 and I am sorry but it is too much, run 1 possibly, but 2 and 3 you are having a laugh!

I was knackered as I finished today. I have looked at WK 5 and I am sorry but it...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week3 don't stop me now!!!

Just completed week 3 run1 and i have to say, it was a bit short! Don't get me wrong, 3 minutes was tough although i think i may have paced myself too slow as...

Just completed week 3 run1 and i have to say, it was a bit short! Don't get me w...

Runningbunny

•7 years ago

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Week 8 day 2 run 30 minutes

Well folks, i guess i am turning into a runner. I have a pace that is getting more and more comfortable. I was running and new that i had less than three...

Well folks, i guess i am turning into a runner. I have a pace that is getting m...

Tman7410

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Hot and humid

Week 8 Run 2 completed. Never a great sign when you're sweating at the end of the opening 5 minute brisk walk. So humid outside, my face felt on fire after...

Week 8 Run 2 completed. Never a great sign when you're sweating at the end of t...

WhiteJog

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run outside: Complete crisis of confidence!

So I graduated last week and went for my first outdoor run today. I fully expected it to be a bit more difficult than the treadmill, but I was not expecting...

So I graduated last week and went for my first outdoor run today. I fully expect...

MaryJoMac

Graduate•7 years ago

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2nd Run Done

2nd run done with my new running partner. My challenge for my 50th year is to run 5k without stopping. Feeling positive.🏃🏼‍♀️👍

2nd run done with my new running partner. My challenge for my 50th year is to ru...

CDenyer

•7 years ago

6 Replies

One down!

I did it! Thank you to my lovely sister for the encouragement. I really never thought I'd do it. Quite proud of myself and actually looking forward to the next...

I did it! Thank you to my lovely sister for the encouragement. I really never th...

KTScott

•7 years ago

9 Replies

WK8 complete 😀

...not the best of runs today, still sore from climbing a rather large hill yesterday and on holiday so off running round the campsite I went as the roads...

...not the best of runs today, still sore from climbing a rather large hill yest...

mizz_happy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r2

I need someone to give me a big kick up the backside. Really finding it difficult to motivate myself this week I am dragging myself out and feel great when out...

I need someone to give me a big kick up the backside. Really finding it difficul...

Clairec_1996

•7 years ago

8 Replies

2 week break from running while on holiday

Hi all, I've not run for the past 2 weeks as I was on holiday. I'm now hoping to get back into it but wonder whether I'll be able to carry on from where I...

Hi all, I've not run for the past 2 weeks as I was on holiday. I'm now hoping t...

LoulouW73

•7 years ago

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Can now officailly jog 30 minutes non stop but im only covering 2.8 km

I am proud but at the sametime a bit discouraged, and worried. My new goal is to jog 5km non stop but unsure how to get there

I am proud but at the sametime a bit discouraged, and worried. My new goal is to...

KassieSavesTheDay

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Feeling meh 😧

So I've just finished W7R1, and don't get me wrong I am so happy with myself for running 25 minutes solid, but I've found that from week 5r3 I have just found...

So I've just finished W7R1, and don't get me wrong I am so happy with myself for...

runningforchips

Graduate•7 years ago

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First hurdle w5 run 3

I've just hit my first hurdle in the form of week 5 run 3. I managed 16 minutes but think I may have started too fast as I had nothing left towards the end....

I've just hit my first hurdle in the form of week 5 run 3. I managed 16 minutes ...

_laura_

•7 years ago

6 Replies

The horror, the horror!

Went for usual run at 0530 with the dogs, then to weights and did 3 sets of 10 and 1 set of 15 skwaats with my own bodyweight on my shoulders, followed by...

Went for usual run at 0530 with the dogs, then to weights and did 3 sets of 10 a...

Rignold

•7 years ago

16 Replies

W2r1

So I dragged myself out this morning to attempt w2r1, after a 2 week break due to sore knees, and I only bloody managed it 😫 absolutely delighted. Knees a...

So I dragged myself out this morning to attempt w2r1, after a 2 week break due t...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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My legs are killing!

So I started Week 2 yesterday of the Couch to 5k programme and I also did some strength stretches afterwards using these: https://youtu.be/ioELqxr-Q_w Safe...

So I started Week 2 yesterday of the Couch to 5k programme and I also did some s...

TristanM

•7 years ago

6 Replies

first run

just completed first run. feel fab.

irving012

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Woo hoo!!!! I did it!!

I have graduated! Can you believe it , I don't know how I have got through it but I have . I'm over the moon . Can I say a massive thank you to everyone on...

I have graduated! Can you believe it , I don't know how I have got through it bu...

leighbev

•7 years ago

18 Replies

I've found my 5K route goal

So even at the tender stage of W2 I like to set myself goals to achieve. Today I found the 5K route I would ultimately like to conquer. I go out walking our...

So even at the tender stage of W2 I like to set myself goals to achieve. Today...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

W7R2

Soo feeling pumped up after Fridays run decided to go for a jog with my youngest last night. Started off with a little apprehension as hurt my knee on Friday...

Soo feeling pumped up after Fridays run decided to go for a jog with my youngest...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 7 Run 1 - A Runners Nod

So at the end of week 6 I was called a runner. I was a little apprehensive about his run because of the euphoria of Sunday I had to psych myself up to do that...

So at the end of week 6 I was called a runner. I was a little apprehensive about...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Week 6 run 1...

I completed week 5 on Sunday with the 20 minute run. Felt amazing. My legs are still aching though.. I've just worked 2 night shifts (I'm a theatre scrub...

I completed week 5 on Sunday with the 20 minute run. Felt amazing. My legs are s...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mans a legend

http://midlandsrunningguide.com/news/gentleman-jims-legendary-200th-parkrun

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Treadmill to real world fail

Hi! I've been following posts on here to get me this far so I thought I'd try my first post, so hello. For convenience and less excuses I have been doing the...

Hi! I've been following posts on here to get me this far so I thought I'd try my...

SmacktionHero48

•7 years ago

12 Replies

I DID IT!

Buzzing with myself just completed my 1st Couch to 5K run whoop!

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Rainbow returns!

Like a bad penny, im back *again*! 😉 For all my good intentions, I've not run for a couple of months now - life has seriously got in the way with minor issues...

Like a bad penny, im back *again*! 😉 For all my good intentions, I've not run f...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

W2R1 mark 2

Just finished my third practice at this run😂 I did much better this time and it is really fun! Next attempt Thursday!! I am definitely getting quicker looking...

Just finished my third practice at this run😂 I did much better this time and it...

Maztink

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Grumbling, Grembiule and Graduating - Week 9 Run 3

Meat free Monday includes no alcohol - all an attempt to put me in a good place for today's grown-up run. However helping a friend with last minute revision...

Meat free Monday includes no alcohol - all an attempt to put me in a good place...

Hidden

•7 years ago

137 Replies

wk 3 ( managed run 1) :-)

Hiya, I've never been into running but for the last 15 months have been walking like a mad woman doing at least 15000 steps per day and decided to take up the...

Hiya, I've never been into running but for the last 15 months have been walking ...

DIHUDSON

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Wk 5 run 1

Wk 4 finished this afternoon. But Wk 5 is just too far and too much.

Week3 don't stop me now!!!

Week 8 day 2 run 30 minutes

Hot and humid

First run outside: Complete crisis of confidence!

2nd Run Done

One down!

WK8 complete 😀

W3r2

2 week break from running while on holiday

Can now officailly jog 30 minutes non stop but im only covering 2.8 km

Feeling meh 😧

First hurdle w5 run 3

The horror, the horror!

W2r1

My legs are killing!

first run

Woo hoo!!!! I did it!!

I've found my 5K route goal

W7R2

Week 7 Run 1 - A Runners Nod

Week 6 run 1...

Mans a legend

Treadmill to real world fail

I DID IT!

Rainbow returns!

W2R1 mark 2

Grumbling, Grembiule and Graduating - Week 9 Run 3

wk 3 ( managed run 1) :-)

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