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W5R1

Set off in the drizzle and can back drenched but Lake Garda still pretty in the cloud and damp🏃‍♀️loved it!

Set off in the drizzle and can back drenched but Lake Garda still pretty in the ...

Debbie698

•7 years ago

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Wk3 Run3 - where did the aches and pains go?

Felt hard this morning - I think because my 3 minute runs both coincided with uphill sections of path! However feel mightly proud to have done it and noticed...

Felt hard this morning - I think because my 3 minute runs both coincided with up...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Free at last... escaping the garden

I started all this in May but I've never escaped the confines of my garden. I just haven't had the courage to get out in public. I've always been like this,...

I started all this in May but I've never escaped the confines of my garden. I j...

Fishypieface

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation.......almost

So after completing every run was due for my graduation run today, came down with a stomach bug so it'll have to be a couple of days rest! So near as well!

So after completing every run was due for my graduation run today, came down wit...

Rammy75

•7 years ago

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WK8 R3 - Parkrun

All, As you know I should have been running today in the Bushy Park 5km but sadly on Thursday during WK8 R2 I pulled my right hamstring. I had hoped there may...

All, As you know I should have been running today in the Bushy Park 5km but sadl...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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From now on.....

Just about to get my running gear on for what will be my last run which is less than a continuous 25 minutes. It's W6 R2 and I have to say this programme is...

Just about to get my running gear on for what will be my last run which is less ...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running mantra!

Hoots you lovelies. I just completed run 1 of week 4 and am feeling very impressed with my legs and lungs, as I perfectly managed both 5 min runs. Cannot...

Hoots you lovelies. I just completed run 1 of week 4 and am feeling very impress...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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This really

Jus done run 1 of wk 5. Just can t believe its me jogging along. I never ever have managed running before. It s great you can just get up and go. Thank you...

Jus done run 1 of wk 5. Just can t believe its me jogging along. I never ever ha...

fayecheshire

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done! Yay!

Looking forward to week 3 :-)

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2r1

So started off in the rain this morning..a little nervous but also quite excited about moving into wk2. First couple of runs were ok and it was easier than I...

So started off in the rain this morning..a little nervous but also quite excited...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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Week Six Done

Week six is very much a rerun of week five, but with quite a bit more attitude. It's a tightening of the screw before all hell breaks loose in weeks seven,...

Week six is very much a rerun of week five, but with quite a bit more attitude. ...

Late-Starter

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just a little reminder in case I was getting nervous!!

Arghhh!!!

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 done

Feels great, had to take easy third 3 minute stint but then went on to do all way to end, the burn subsided after last 90 seconds before 5 minutes. Strava...

Feels great, had to take easy third 3 minute stint but then went on to do all wa...

Mrmreeves

•7 years ago

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Marshall, not Sheriff 😉😂

Week 8, runs 1 and 2 in the bag. Run 3 tomorrow. Losing weight at last after radical diet change (more protein, less sugar and carbs). Covering more distance...

Week 8, runs 1 and 2 in the bag. Run 3 tomorrow. Losing weight at last after rad...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 all the better for the view....

Made it to W4R2 and it was amazing.... Stamina seemed a notch higher, I ran further and to top it all, the weather in Perthshire was awesome!

Made it to W4R2 and it was amazing.... Stamina seemed a notch higher, I ran furt...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 in the bag!

Just finished w1r3....loved it! Today was hard.... W1r1 around a playing field... W1r2 on treadmill...much easier... W1r3 on road to avoid wet slippy grass......

Just finished w1r3....loved it! Today was hard.... W1r1 around a playing field.....

Devonginge

•7 years ago

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Week 3 complete

What a glorious morning! I woke early, even before my alarm and headed downstairs to get my running gear on. Two very sleepy and bemused dogs watched me get...

What a glorious morning! I woke early, even before my alarm and headed downstai...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Having felt unwell yesterday and not so great today but more game, out I went for this next run - it was hard work, does it get easier? I'm not skinny but not...

Having felt unwell yesterday and not so great today but more game, out I went fo...

LouIselsqy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yes, Yes, Yes. W2R3 in the bag 😊

I am so stoked tonight, after finishing week two, and tonight wast half as bad as Wednesday. I run at 10.5Km/hour and walk at 6Km/hour. Wasn't out of breath...

I am so stoked tonight, after finishing week two, and tonight wast half as bad a...

Christene

Graduate•7 years ago

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For you all!

Thought this was relevant to anybody struggling!

Rammy75

•7 years ago

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Download help

Hi I am new to this, and I am trying to load the Couch to 5k onto my Sony MP3 player. It is already on my phone, but I prefer my mp3 player, can someone help...

Hi I am new to this, and I am trying to load the Couch to 5k onto my Sony MP3 pl...

Ridders47

•7 years ago

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W6R3

Had it in my mind for the last day or so that I wasn't going to be able to do this one. I felt the same about W5R3. Got through both by reminding myself of...

Had it in my mind for the last day or so that I wasn't going to be able to do th...

Ianson

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 r3

Finally completed W7R3 this morning and although it was tough going I managed it ok. Just so glad to get it under my belt as I really struggled and had to...

Finally completed W7R3 this morning and although it was tough going I managed it...

CRITTER33

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Help!

I am sure there is a logical and sensible answer to this! I went for my week 2, run 3 run this evening and something happened (out of my control) which meant...

I am sure there is a logical and sensible answer to this! I went for my week 2, ...

TeeJayTee

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

This 56 year old overweight father of 3 has just run for 20 minutes. Without stopping. And I loved it. 20 minutes. I haven't done that since 1979. This...

This 56 year old overweight father of 3 has just run for 20 minutes. Without sto...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 Done

Completed week 3 run 3 and no cough after this run, yet. I took advice and sucked a mint which helped keep my mouth moist and drank a glass of water...

Completed week 3 run 3 and no cough after this run, yet. I took advice and sucke...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Better late then never...? "Welcome to the NHS Couch to 5K community"

Hmmm... not sure why, but I just got a post saying "Welcome to the NHS Couch to 5K community, a space where you can get information, support and motivation to...

Hmmm... not sure why, but I just got a post saying "Welcome to the NHS Couch to ...

SuzyKK

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4 R1 - well that was hard work ......

Hi - just done Week 4 R1 after 5 day break after pulling my back last Sunday. Wasn't sure whether to repeat W3 R3 - but decided to give it a go. Really...

Hi - just done Week 4 R1 after 5 day break after pulling my back last Sunday. Wa...

AdeleT7

•7 years ago

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Now my legs work, my head works!

I'm midway through week 6, taking my time due to shift work and today is a right-off for running as I've just finished nights and can't get off the settee!...

I'm midway through week 6, taking my time due to shift work and today is a right...

Catwarla

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 done

The odds were against me as I'd had an ear infection that had affected my sleep and energy levels, but I've ploughed on through and just completed W5R3: 20...

The odds were against me as I'd had an ear infection that had affected my sleep ...

trevorjl

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

W5R1

Wk3 Run3 - where did the aches and pains go?

Free at last... escaping the garden

Graduation.......almost

WK8 R3 - Parkrun

From now on.....

Running mantra!

This really

Week 2 done! Yay!

W2r1

Week Six Done

Just a little reminder in case I was getting nervous!!

W4R1 done

Marshall, not Sheriff 😉😂

W4R2 all the better for the view....

W1 in the bag!

Week 3 complete

Week 7 run 2

Yes, Yes, Yes. W2R3 in the bag 😊

For you all!

Download help

W6R3

W7 r3

Help!

Week 5 Run 3

W3 Done

Better late then never...? "Welcome to the NHS Couch to 5K community"

W4 R1 - well that was hard work ......

Now my legs work, my head works!

Week 5 done

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