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Week 3 run 1

I ran in all out rain tonight. It just got heavier and heavier. But I'm not doing excuses. I gave myself a hard word and dragged myself out the door. My Fitbit...

I ran in all out rain tonight. It just got heavier and heavier. But I'm not doin...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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How much light do you need to run by?

I'm trying to plan ahead as the nights draw in... I do all my week day running after work and live semi rural. I have a lovely route along a lane through the...

I'm trying to plan ahead as the nights draw in... I do all my week day running a...

Langley-Loper

Graduate•7 years ago

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Where has all that positivity gone 😩

So I started back at work after a long six week break on Wednesday but still felt very positive about continuing the practices I'd started over the summer. I...

So I started back at work after a long six week break on Wednesday but still fel...

Tracme

Graduate•7 years ago

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Woo Hoo, Runner!

Back on the treadmill today for various reasons, but rest assured it won't be for long - that paint scuff on the gym wall in front of me is far from...

Back on the treadmill today for various reasons, but rest assured it won't be fo...

Indigogirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly to 10k!

Hi everyone,hope you are all well. Anyway haven't been on here for a while,but today I ran 9k albeit on my treadmill without stopping. You see I had a...

Hi everyone,hope you are all well. Anyway haven't been on here for a while,but t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W4 I surprised myself

I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to run without stopping for 5 mins. But it was surprisingly easy. It has helped so much taking control of my...

I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to run without stopping for 5 mins....

JeanRogers

•7 years ago

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New trainers

I will be taking these babies for their maiden voyage in the morning when I hopefully finish W7....well I did promise myself some new trainers when I reached...

I will be taking these babies for their maiden voyage in the morning when I hope...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Off to a good start

Well just done week5 run1 and it went really well, first five minutes were the worst but once I got a rythym going it was great, just the next two to get...

Well just done week5 run1 and it went really well, first five minutes were the w...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

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W6R1 was really hard, but today was a joy even for an old beginner!

Thanks to everyone for the encouraging posts 🙂 I was worried today because the last run was so tough, but I'd read the advice about putting a 'bad run' behind...

Thanks to everyone for the encouraging posts 🙂 I was worried today because the ...

Redcurlew

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 --> done!

Week 5 is done! I was nervous but followed the advice and focused on the excitement of running for 20minutes... it worked. When Laura said I was only in the...

Week 5 is done! I was nervous but followed the advice and focused on the excitem...

goya

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3 completed..Is this really happening......!!

I'm stunned, amazed and jumping for joy. I never believed that I would be able to contemplate running for 20 minutes without certain death following closely...

I'm stunned, amazed and jumping for joy. I never believed that I would be able t...

Ssacha

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who knew not all Canal paths aren't flat and even

Had a fun morning completing Two Arms on Two Legs 10k in Aylesbury along Grand Union Canal. Really pleased with the time as first long run since a July half...

Had a fun morning completing Two Arms on Two Legs 10k in Aylesbury along Grand U...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 2 Run 1

Ok, bagged my 4th run today!! Found it a little tough to be honest, and ended up with bad headache afterwards.... maybe I need to take a drink with me? But...

Ok, bagged my 4th run today!! Found it a little tough to be honest, and ended up...

buddie17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Motivation slipping

Argh! Finished W8R2 today but after a week off. Struggling to find the motivation to get up and out even though when finished I'm glad I've done it. The end...

Argh! Finished W8R2 today but after a week off. Struggling to find the motivatio...

number73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oooo that was hard!

Just got back from my week8 run1. That was hard to say the least! A bit windy today and I was running later than normal I usually run in the morning but this...

Just got back from my week8 run1. That was hard to say the least! A bit windy to...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 ✅

Did the 28 minutes with only 3 cars to stop me, found it easier than the 25 minutes! It didn't feel too bad considering I've just finished 4 long night shifts...

Did the 28 minutes with only 3 cars to stop me, found it easier than the 25 minu...

Nozza03

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1 R2

I took all your advice, slowed my pace and took it easier. It is a marathon and not a sprint. I managed my competitive nature till the last run of 1 min, then...

I took all your advice, slowed my pace and took it easier. It is a marathon and ...

Jazznblues

•7 years ago

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Joolz 51 and feeling amazing

Hi guys thank you all so much for the posts of support now i need your help again how did you carry on after graduating was it another app or did you go it...

Hi guys thank you all so much for the posts of support now i need your help agai...

Joolz66

•7 years ago

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tuesday is my graduation run

hey everyone so cant believe im typing this after how difficult i found it from week 1 - to about week 7 but my graduation run is tuesday.i must admit reading...

hey everyone so cant believe im typing this after how difficult i found it from ...

Sparrow75

•7 years ago

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Sea Wall ...

Wk 7 run 3: A dodgy run located on a rural sea wall. Sounds picturesque and possibly would have been if wind & rain hadn't featured. It occurred to me, with...

Wk 7 run 3: A dodgy run located on a rural sea wall. Sounds picturesque and poss...

Chilled28

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Advice please

I'm really enjoying this programme and have stuck rigidly to it. But I accidentally ran w6r2 instead of r1 on Friday. Was OK. I'm now looking forward to...

I'm really enjoying this programme and have stuck rigidly to it. But I accidenta...

Hidden

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9 desert island disks

I'm just one run away from graduation - I can hardly believe it... For the last 2 runs I've replaced my music playlist with Desert Island Disks podcasts and...

I'm just one run away from graduation - I can hardly believe it... For the last ...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 - go again, or carry on??

Hi! I have completed the runs to the end of week 5 on the treadmill. Hard - but I did it. W6 I decided to brave the outdoors, and have found it much harder. I...

Hi! I have completed the runs to the end of week 5 on the treadmill. Hard - but ...

Babs24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reaching 5k....

Hi. Question.... Do you complete the programme after Week 9 Run 3, or once you're running 5k? How many of you are hitting 5k within the 5 +30 +5? Ps Just...

Hi. Question.... Do you complete the programme after Week 9 Run 3, or once you'r...

louisegill55

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Personal Best Despite Blisters

I can hardly believe it. I did a horrendous interval run on Friday (against my better judgement as I had some rather nasty blisters from running with loose...

I can hardly believe it. I did a horrendous interval run on Friday (against my b...

Razouski

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling fabulous!

W4R1 Done! I did it! Feeling fab. Had to have a week off from runny due to my pesky lung springing a leak. I was gutted because I was really getting in to the...

W4R1 Done! I did it! Feeling fab. Had to have a week off from runny due to my pe...

Branners12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Crap week ahead - running wise

In Costa Rica for work. Technically the hotel has a gym but the running machine (1) is practically in a cupboard and ancient. Not practical to run on the roads...

In Costa Rica for work. Technically the hotel has a gym but the running machine ...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

I finished week 4!!

After some very hard graft.. some chicken and waffles and some wind I can happily say I have completed week 4. I even had just enough energy to dance a bit...

After some very hard graft.. some chicken and waffles and some wind I can happil...

Jakezilla

•7 years ago

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Wk3R1

Completed - bring it on!

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yaaayy!

W3R1 really wasn't looking forward to this one, but why I don't know, completed quite easily and ran an extra 5 mins! Fist pump!

W3R1 really wasn't looking forward to this one, but why I don't know, completed ...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Week 3 run 1

How much light do you need to run by?

Where has all that positivity gone 😩

Woo Hoo, Runner!

Nearly to 10k!

W4 I surprised myself

New trainers

Off to a good start

W6R1 was really hard, but today was a joy even for an old beginner!

W5R3 --> done!

W5R3 completed..Is this really happening......!!

Who knew not all Canal paths aren't flat and even

Wk 2 Run 1

Motivation slipping

Oooo that was hard!

Week 8 run 1 ✅

W1 R2

Joolz 51 and feeling amazing

tuesday is my graduation run

Sea Wall ...

Advice please

Week 9 desert island disks

W7 - go again, or carry on??

Reaching 5k....

Personal Best Despite Blisters

Feeling fabulous!

Crap week ahead - running wise

I finished week 4!!

Wk3R1

Yaaayy!

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