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Got there in the end

I have had the app downloaded for months and only ever stared at it finally got off my backside and did run 1 I can’t believe how long I left it I was always...

I have had the app downloaded for months and only ever stared at it finally got ...

SHAZZABB

•7 years ago

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W4 R3 - completed - hurrah!!

First 5 minute run hard - 2nd one bizarrely easier (relatively speaking - i.e. not easy but doable). Think I'm going to invest in hi viz - as it's getting...

First 5 minute run hard - 2nd one bizarrely easier (relatively speaking - i.e. n...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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20 mins in the bag!

Well that was great. I completed week 5 today with the dreaded 20 mins without stopping. And. It was fine. OK I was ready to stop by the end but really what...

Well that was great. I completed week 5 today with the dreaded 20 mins without s...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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3K was such hard work

Just back from a few days in the Peak District to celebrate Kev's (hubby) 50th Birthday. Stayed in a lovely pub in Ashbourne thanks to recommendation from a...

Just back from a few days in the Peak District to celebrate Kev's (hubby) 50th B...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

The end is near now, can't still believe it over 9 weeks ago I ran for a minute and thought god that was hard !, Now got my sights on beyond 5K, really enjoy...

The end is near now, can't still believe it over 9 weeks ago I ran for a minute ...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

That's a landmark passed. Or two. The second was a real eye opener. Last run with a break completed. After completing week 5 I've almost resented having to...

That's a landmark passed. Or two. The second was a real eye opener. Last run wi...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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Missed one out by mistake

So with all the zipping about in the US and Canada it looks like I accidentally went from W5R3 to W6R2. I still kept the days rest in between I just seemed to...

So with all the zipping about in the US and Canada it looks like I accidentally ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running in the Rain...Week 8, Run 1 (newbie post)

Yesterday was my first run in Week 8. I really struggled with week 7 and though I completed each run, my pace was slower and I had to fight with myself to keep...

Yesterday was my first run in Week 8. I really struggled with week 7 and though ...

Dani_Elle

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2 completed in the rain....... And I loved it!

So the weather was getting more and more dreary as the day went on. I knew I would definitely go out, it's Scotland after all, you can't let the weather stop...

So the weather was getting more and more dreary as the day went on. I knew I wou...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 -back to 'practice runs'

Still getting out there and going for it but those extra 3 minutes feel like hell. Today I could only do 18 mins 20 seconds! But I also blame that on not...

Still getting out there and going for it but those extra 3 minutes feel like hel...

SmacktionHero48

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week1 Run2

Well here goes, 2 longggggg days at work (on my feet) and really just want a bath and pop my pyjamas on. But the bath will still be here when I get...

Well here goes, 2 longggggg days at work (on my feet) and really just want a bat...

WendyACJ

•7 years ago

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I miss Michael!

First run after splitting up from Michael. It's weird, I miss him:(

reluctantrunner76

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Smelly Trainers Advice Please :(

Went into the kitchen to find a bad smell - sort of cheesy and fishy and musty- Looked askance at the dog, but he met my gaze without guilt. He seemed to say...

Went into the kitchen to find a bad smell - sort of cheesy and fishy and musty- ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Running in the rain tonight

It's run 3 of week 1 for me and I need to do it tonight. I'm working late tomorrow then out on Friday and hubby is away on Saturday so I need to go...

It's run 3 of week 1 for me and I need to do it tonight. I'm working late tomorr...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

W7 R1 end face 😀

Light drizzle; back in shorts; slow and steady. Actually looking forward to the next one.

Light drizzle; back in shorts; slow and steady. Actually looking forward to the ...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R1.....aaaaggghhh!

Crikey! What a struggle this felt today. I was really hoping that it would be starting to feel less of a struggle doing the longer runs by now but had to...

Crikey! What a struggle this felt today. I was really hoping that it would be st...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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1 run to go !!!!!

I am still in shock !!!!! Have 1 run ( Friday) to graduation but will be honest did not enjoy the run this morning really felt a struggle, but I know I will...

I am still in shock !!!!! Have 1 run ( Friday) to graduation but will be honest ...

Frostycat2

Graduate•7 years ago

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App pause leads to extra time...W3R2

So there I was, walking the five minute warm-up on a grey morning but with glorious Autumn trees, and the walk seemed to be going on for ever...I actually...

So there I was, walking the five minute warm-up on a grey morning but with glori...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hi Lorraine nice your doing pl...

Hi Lorraine nice your doing plan on holiday I felt the same this morning don't know how I'm ever going to run more that 1 min but we will do it together 😁

Hi Lorraine nice your doing plan on holiday I felt the same this morning don't k...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Run 1... Yay!

Omg... I am soo happy right now. Just finished week 2 run 1 and it went so well. I am amazed how it went so well. Thank you to all who gave me motivating...

Omg... I am soo happy right now. Just finished week 2 run 1 and it went so well....

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Week 9 run 2

Smashed and in the bag. I still haven't managed to reach 5k but I don't care! My most is 4.6k which includes the 5 min walks either side of the 30 mins...

Smashed and in the bag. I still haven't managed to reach 5k but I don't care! My...

Mandygecko

Graduate•7 years ago

19 Replies

W5 R2

Just got back from W5 R2, I can't believe that I've actually followed the program. I'm such an all or nothing person, it feel great to run 3 times a week....

Just got back from W5 R2, I can't believe that I've actually followed the progr...

flos-mum

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 day 2

OMG nearly thought I was going to die but I made it! Legs really didn't feel like they were mine but not too bad now (several hours later!) I made a fatal...

OMG nearly thought I was going to die but I made it! Legs really didn't feel lik...

Hidden

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Post fracture training

Just about to start week 2 of programme with the support of my lovely husband. Confidence is very low as I suffered a stress fracture while running a 10k. I'm...

Just about to start week 2 of programme with the support of my lovely husband. C...

Motherin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 tomorrow

Have my biggest challenge tomorrow the 20 minute run. Will be so pleased with myself if I can get through it, I never thought that taking up running at 56...

Have my biggest challenge tomorrow the 20 minute run. Will be so pleased with m...

Steve1011

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

A little light relief

Hee hee hee. (P.S. What is important is the "how I feel")

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

5k trail run coming up. which shoes should i use(trail ones not an option ..yet)

Hello So i have this *see photo* coming up at my old school :D anyway... i did my routine 5k yesterday and decided to head over and test some of it out. i...

Hello So i have this *see photo* coming up at my old school :D anyway... i did...

mixindave

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

First run

I've just done my first run, loved it. Can't think of being able to run a 5k non stop yet but determined!!

I've just done my first run, loved it. Can't think of being able to run a 5k non...

Mrs_Faz

•7 years ago

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W5R2 in the bag

I'm quite chuffed. I finished w5r2 with breath to spare. My jog was slow but steady, now for r3 on Friday........

I'm quite chuffed. I finished w5r2 with breath to spare. My jog was slow but ste...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 - Wannabe fast runner! Totally overdid it XD

After 10 days without a run due to travelling, I decided to try running W4R1, with the idea that I would stop if it felt like too much and run on W3R3 again...

After 10 days without a run due to travelling, I decided to try running W4R1, wi...

Aiscriim90

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Got there in the end

W4 R3 - completed - hurrah!!

20 mins in the bag!

3K was such hard work

Week 9 Run 2

Week 6 Run 2

Missed one out by mistake

Running in the Rain...Week 8, Run 1 (newbie post)

W5R2 completed in the rain....... And I loved it!

Week 8 Run 2 -back to 'practice runs'

Week1 Run2

I miss Michael!

Smelly Trainers Advice Please :(

Running in the rain tonight

W7 R1 end face 😀

W8R1.....aaaaggghhh!

1 run to go !!!!!

App pause leads to extra time...W3R2

Hi Lorraine nice your doing pl...

Week 2 Run 1... Yay!

Week 9 run 2

W5 R2

Week 1 day 2

Post fracture training

Week 5 run 3 tomorrow

A little light relief

5k trail run coming up. which shoes should i use(trail ones not an option ..yet)

First run

W5R2 in the bag

W4R1 - Wannabe fast runner! Totally overdid it XD

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