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Yeah, did it

OK, only W1 R2, but did it, and it's still only 7am 😬

flos-mum

•7 years ago

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W6 D3

Just got back from doing this one. Thanks to everyone that helped me stick to the plan. I can see my strength and fitness increasing with every run. Just seen...

Just got back from doing this one. Thanks to everyone that helped me stick to th...

OliverJames

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beauty of Youth

Well I have missed a couple posts, that is I haven't posted after my runs to let everyone know I am still here and still going. I am still going and yes all is...

Well I have missed a couple posts, that is I haven't posted after my runs to let...

Greenback-Boogie

•7 years ago

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Kilt Run

Greetings, friends. Sorry for my absence lately. My work computer no longer allows access to this website which is a bummer as it was my "go to" during...

Greetings, friends. Sorry for my absence lately. My work computer no longer al...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

Can't believe that I've got to this point! A few weeks ago, I couldn't imagine running for more than a minute, let alone five- twice!! It was the hardest I've...

Can't believe that I've got to this point! A few weeks ago, I couldn't imagine ...

Reluctant_Runner74

•7 years ago

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W4R1 😊

I had to fight those Gremlins as soon as I set out the door this evening ...5 min warm up done and the 1st 3 min run (which I really struggled with last week)...

I had to fight those Gremlins as soon as I set out the door this evening ...5 mi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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How can I get the upgrade of couch to 5km to talk?

does anyone know how to make the upgraded version of couch to 5km talk to me? I can't find my way round it at all, it used to be so simple and reliable. And...

does anyone know how to make the upgraded version of couch to 5km talk to me? ...

bitvacuous

•7 years ago

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First run done ... just

I knew it would be tough but I struggled through it. On the 4th run I started thinking I might not complete it but by the final run, mentally I felt much...

I knew it would be tough but I struggled through it. On the 4th run I started th...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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Strava Premium

Anyone use Strava Premium at all? If so, what benefits do I get that makes it worth the upgrade? Just debating whether to pay the subscription costs or not. Ta

Anyone use Strava Premium at all? If so, what benefits do I get that makes it wo...

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 - intervals return

Hi everyone. I looked at tonight's run and thought it would be pretty easy compared to Saturday's 20 minute run. In truth it wasn't too. As but when that...

Hi everyone. I looked at tonight's run and thought it would be pretty easy compa...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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Wk 3 finished tonight.

Very happy indeed slight side strain but no problem. I think I ran a bit too quick on the second three minute run as I was feeling good maybe also the 90...

Very happy indeed slight side strain but no problem. I think I ran a bit too qui...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Delighted - dealt with a few side stitches towards the end of my 3 min run and legs felt a bit weak during my cool down but I've done it and onto week 4...

Delighted - dealt with a few side stitches towards the end of my 3 min run and l...

fivekstarter

•7 years ago

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Treadmill to road

I have run 5 k on treadmill , been running on treadmill for few months, went on road for 1st time today and struggling to run 2 miles at slower speed? Anyone...

I have run 5 k on treadmill , been running on treadmill for few months, went on ...

Lucy1b

•7 years ago

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Run 3 - Berlin - Volkspark

I certainly wasn't alone on this one - the Volkspark in East Berlin was busy with summer evening activity - plenty of joggers, but also loads of people hanging...

I certainly wasn't alone on this one - the Volkspark in East Berlin was busy wit...

TigerJim

•7 years ago

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Tuesday trot

Went somewhere different tonight with my running gal pal. Turned out to be a very slow and rather short trot as her knees were bothering her. But we did finish...

Went somewhere different tonight with my running gal pal. Turned out to be a ver...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK8R1....done 😀😀😀

Just completed and still smiling from it, that was my BEST run ever, first few minutes were tough trying to get my pace and breath properly then it all clicked...

Just completed and still smiling from it, that was my BEST run ever, first few m...

mizz_happy

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 Completed but took the scenic route 🐾🐾

Finally completed my week 8 , it's taken me 2 weeks ! Last couple of weeks , I hit a brick wall and couldn't get the last run done and couldn't run more than...

Finally completed my week 8 , it's taken me 2 weeks ! Last couple of weeks , I ...

Rachael113

•7 years ago

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A tad warm!

W8R2 done and dusted, a rather warm affair this evening around the 20 mark (I know some will be thinking "I wish" ) Though it was a little on the warm side I...

W8R2 done and dusted, a rather warm affair this evening around the 20 mark (I kn...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

A little surprised to hear "2 x 5 minute runs" before I'd done the warm up. I had to do it in the middle of the heat of the day too because of a docs...

A little surprised to hear "2 x 5 minute runs" before I'd done the warm up. I ha...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Success!!!

Omg....I didn't stop!!! Am so chuffed 😊👍🏻

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1

It almost killed me! I was able to complete both 3 minute sections but neither one of the 5 minute ones. Mostly my fault as I was REALLY lazy during my...

It almost killed me! I was able to complete both 3 minute sections but neither ...

PeggyMc

•7 years ago

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WK2 Completed 🤗 WK3 😫 HELP!!

Just completed my 3rd run on week 2 and I'm completely knackered but yeye I did it ! At the moment I can't imagine running for more than 90 seconds, so as I'm...

Just completed my 3rd run on week 2 and I'm completely knackered but yeye I did ...

Cannotrun

•7 years ago

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Not hopeful!

Ok so just off for w4 r1 and have tonne honest think it could end badly! Have had a b***h of a day at work so it could be a f... I mean practice run!! Time...

Ok so just off for w4 r1 and have tonne honest think it could end badly! Have ha...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well done :)

Well done u have done it keep going. I only started myself on wk 2 we can totally do this :)

Well done u have done it keep going. I only started myself on wk 2 we can totall...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2day 2 done !

Completed day 2 feeling good about it however cannot envision running for 30 mins. On my cool down on the way home watched this woman also with a red face...

Completed day 2 feeling good about it however cannot envision running for 30 min...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advise required please

Hi, i have started c25k and on week 5, I have come down with a cold which has knocked me for 6, my question is do i restart from week 5 again or go back...

Hi, i have started c25k and on week 5, I have come down with a cold which has kn...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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New and looking forward to the next 9 weeks!

Used to be quite fit and walked for miles but a couple of years ago I stopped and I found it hard to get back on track. Looking forward to following this...

Used to be quite fit and walked for miles but a couple of years ago I stopped an...

Amid

•7 years ago

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Post C25K

Iam really struggling to get back into running at the moment. I had a few days break following a recent holiday and nowmy motivation has completely gone. Any...

Iam really struggling to get back into running at the moment. I had a few days b...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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Happy moments

Mid programme and have to admit I'm finding it tough. Music doesn't suit, weather uncomfortable, whine whine whine! Think I just need to toughen up, put in...

Mid programme and have to admit I'm finding it tough. Music doesn't suit, weathe...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 Newbie

Used to be an avid runner but due to injury haven't done anything since January. Started 2 weeks ago and just started week 3 this week and struggling! Cannot...

Used to be an avid runner but due to injury haven't done anything since January....

Sooks

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Yeah, did it

W6 D3

Beauty of Youth

Kilt Run

W4R1

W4R1 😊

How can I get the upgrade of couch to 5km to talk?

First run done ... just

Strava Premium

Week 6 run 1 - intervals return

Wk 3 finished tonight.

W3R3

Treadmill to road

Run 3 - Berlin - Volkspark

Tuesday trot

WK8R1....done 😀😀😀

W8 Completed but took the scenic route 🐾🐾

A tad warm!

Week 4 run 1

Success!!!

W4R1

WK2 Completed 🤗 WK3 😫 HELP!!

Not hopeful!

Well done :)

W2day 2 done !

Advise required please

New and looking forward to the next 9 weeks!

Post C25K

Happy moments

Week 3 Newbie

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