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Week 9 run 3 in the bag

Pleased to say I’ve got this far. So thankful to those on this forum that have helped and encouraged along the way. Looking forward to establishing the 30 mins...

Pleased to say I’ve got this far. So thankful to those on this forum that have h...

CarolineLou71

Graduate•7 years ago

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Early mornings are dark 🌌

WK7R2 has been done ✅ and I absolutely loved it. Alarm clock went off at 6:10am and I didnt shout obscenities at it this morning but instead jumped out for...

WK7R2 has been done ✅ and I absolutely loved it. Alarm clock went off at 6:10am...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please

Hi everyone. I started w6r1 yesterday, this morning I've work up and I've caught my son's... I want to say flu but it's not as bad as a flu, I just feel achy...

Hi everyone. I started w6r1 yesterday, this morning I've work up and I've caught...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

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Week 7 begins

Hi all just done run 1 of week 7 went really well, managed 3.6kms so not too shabby and I was watching my weight but it kept going up so I stopped looking 😉,...

Hi all just done run 1 of week 7 went really well, managed 3.6kms so not too sha...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

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Week One

Not as bad as I thought. Thanks for the encouragement. Now I have enjoyed coach Jo Whiley thinking about changing to coach Johnson for week 2. Any thoughts?

Not as bad as I thought. Thanks for the encouragement. Now I have enjoyed coach ...

revrock

Graduate•7 years ago

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What next?

I was amazed that I stuck it out to the end of the programme but very pleased that I did. I did pretty much all of my running on a treadmill and I am now...

I was amazed that I stuck it out to the end of the programme but very pleased th...

KKThomas

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 ..... finally

Well it's been over a week since I did the infamous w5r3 20 minutes. I haven't been idle just life getting in the way. I did w5r3 on Friday then I had...

Well it's been over a week since I did the infamous w5r3 20 minutes. I haven't b...

Tasrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 - off piste!

After taking an extra day to deal with a lurgy, I was really looking forward to today's run and planned to mix it up in search of a 25 min route for R3. I ran...

After taking an extra day to deal with a lurgy, I was really looking forward to ...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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Joining blog on my week 5, treadmill training as I have a dodge ankle 😕

Only just found this and have been reading through all the inspiring posts, loving it. I have gone through week 1-3 with ease (not bragging lol) but week 4...

Only just found this and have been reading through all the inspiring posts, lovi...

Mommapitt

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Beginner 😁

Hi I'm 43, just given up smoking and have taken to running to beat the cravings 😁 I'm 3 weeks into couch to 5k with plans to do half marathon next year 😂 I...

Hi I'm 43, just given up smoking and have taken to running to beat the cravings ...

Ajs07

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm back!

Just finished my first run since graduating, somehow my dodgy old back lasted until the last run of the programme then gave up the ghost! The last 3 weeks of...

Just finished my first run since graduating, somehow my dodgy old back lasted un...

army43

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Holiday Running

I've just started this programme and we want to continue with it while on holiday in Portugal. As I've not done this before I just wondered if anyone had any...

I've just started this programme and we want to continue with it while on holida...

Motherin

Graduate•7 years ago

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BBC article - sporty people drink more?

Either I am not sporty or out of their radar. My drinking has gone down a lot since I started running. I know there are other reasons for it but the main one...

Either I am not sporty or out of their radar. My drinking has gone down a lot s...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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49 year young lady just started.

Hi all. I am a 49 year young lady who has just started the couch to 5k and done my first run this morning. I feel great for doing it. I started slimming world...

Hi all. I am a 49 year young lady who has just started the couch to 5k and done ...

Carolgrant

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Keep going everybody!

Completed W7R1 (a 25 min run) today, couldn't have imagined that when I started. Just wanted to encourage everyone whether you're just starting out or mid...

Completed W7R1 (a 25 min run) today, couldn't have imagined that when I started...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mum

My Mum was with me this morning....I just know it

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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One more run to go....

I'm an emotional running machine today....that was my penultimate run of the programme....I feel like I'm going to be floater when I've finished...I don't want...

I'm an emotional running machine today....that was my penultimate run of the pro...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 done...

Hey ladies & gents! Well after my horrendous weekend & not being able to run since Friday, I've just completed the last run of week 2. I was real tired this...

Hey ladies & gents! Well after my horrendous weekend & not being able to run sin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

8 Replies

R2W2 stats ... and a nightmare!

Managed to complete run 2 of week 2. Really pushed myself as a couple of the running sessions were uphill on my route but I made it. My stats are below. Do...

Managed to complete run 2 of week 2. Really pushed myself as a couple of the run...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Please. Tell me not to quit.

Hi, I'm new here! I am a woman, 45 years, 177 cm, 62 kg. I have never been exercising. I have never really wanted to. I looked fine and can eat what I like...

Hi, I'm new here! I am a woman, 45 years, 177 cm, 62 kg. I have never been exer...

_Ulla

Graduate•7 years ago

32 Replies

Newbie. Advice needed!

Hey all I have just started the program today. I am 26yo F with a stone or two to lose. I've never really had stamina, even at school was more of a sprinter!...

Hey all I have just started the program today. I am 26yo F with a stone or two t...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

W5 R2: another misty morning run with the squirrels

Hi you lovely runners, Happily completed run 2 of week 5 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Running for 8 mins did not feel too bad a step up from 5 mins, and my...

Hi you lovely runners, Happily completed run 2 of week 5 and thoroughly enjoyed...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Week 4 Run 2 - Attempt 2 (No Shin Splints! YAY!)

Hi Guys, After buying compression socks, and slowing right down, i managed Week 4 Run 2 last night with no shin splint problems!!! Yay! Onwards on to Run 3 on...

Hi Guys, After buying compression socks, and slowing right down, i managed Week...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W6R2

Up before the swans this morning🏃‍♀️

Debbie698

•7 years ago

6 Replies

I may just be back in the saddle

So to speak. After some good times, a holiday to South Africa, and more challenging ones - death of an elderly friend and illness of another - I have now...

So to speak. After some good times, a holiday to South Africa, and more challeng...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running with the ponies

W5r1 and ran from campsite onto Heath with ponies for company. Would have taken photo but Mr Smooth said don't stop! 1st run and half 2nd was uphill so feeling...

W5r1 and ran from campsite onto Heath with ponies for company. Would have taken ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4 R2 - it's getting easier

Today the running sections are starting to feel easier. I seemed to settle into the rhythm quicker 😄. So something must be working!! Does anyone have any...

Today the running sections are starting to feel easier. I seemed to settle into ...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Omg

I only went and did it, my first 20 minute run, ok I took it slow but how amazing do I feel. I’m in cloud 9

I only went and did it, my first 20 minute run, ok I took it slow but how amazin...

Dilly9

•7 years ago

11 Replies

W1R2 and my story ( sorry long post) x

Good morning all how are you? Sorry this is a long post but I thought to share my story with you. Since June this year have been battling severe Laryngitis...

Good morning all how are you? Sorry this is a long post but I thought to share...

reetm

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Calf pain? What do I do now?

Almost made it to end of W4R3 but got a shooting pain on outside of calf. Felt it before but usually goes away after first run. Can still feel it even though...

Almost made it to end of W4R3 but got a shooting pain on outside of calf. Felt i...

Lelecon

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 9 run 3 in the bag

Early mornings are dark 🌌

Advice please

Week 7 begins

Week One

What next?

Week 6 ..... finally

W6R2 - off piste!

Joining blog on my week 5, treadmill training as I have a dodge ankle 😕

Beginner 😁

I'm back!

Holiday Running

BBC article - sporty people drink more?

49 year young lady just started.

Keep going everybody!

Mum

One more run to go....

Week 2 Run 3 done...

R2W2 stats ... and a nightmare!

Please. Tell me not to quit.

Newbie. Advice needed!

W5 R2: another misty morning run with the squirrels

Week 4 Run 2 - Attempt 2 (No Shin Splints! YAY!)

W6R2

I may just be back in the saddle

Running with the ponies

Wk4 R2 - it's getting easier

Omg

W1R2 and my story ( sorry long post) x

Calf pain? What do I do now?

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