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W5R3 Looming large on the horizon

Well in 12 hours I will be out attempting w5r3. I've seen the advice,keep it slow and steady,the programme is proven etc BUT 8 mins up to 20 mins does seem...

Well in 12 hours I will be out attempting w5r3. I've seen the advice,keep it slo...

PaddyD68

•7 years ago

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W9R1 Come a long way and learned such a lot

I managed to drag myself out for W9R1 today. For some reason I lost all motivation, depsite having a good W8. A big thank you to GingerBohemian and Sadie-runs...

I managed to drag myself out for W9R1 today. For some reason I lost all motivati...

siobhp

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 and struggling!

More than struggling actually, as it is all mental. Body seems to be coping well. Apart from the fact that suddenly legs scream and swear at me and try to...

More than struggling actually, as it is all mental. Body seems to be coping well...

fight2fit

•7 years ago

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I did it

I went out and ran :) I used my walk to home as a warm up walk then quick change of clothes, off I went and only 1 more minute walking. Then I just ran, and...

I went out and ran :) I used my walk to home as a warm up walk then quick change...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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26 done 1 to do. W9R2

Well R2 of W9 now under the belt. Started of really grand, felt great. Legs moving well even had a good stride. Right up to the 20min point and then bang....

Well R2 of W9 now under the belt. Started of really grand, felt great. Legs movi...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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Got my groove back!

Easier, shorter run today, maybe 25 mins total of running, plus skipping, 2x3 mins of stretching and a 10 minute walk. The last kilometer split was almost up...

Easier, shorter run today, maybe 25 mins total of running, plus skipping, 2x3 mi...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 any advice!

I’m due to run my first week 4 run tonight and I’m not quite sure how I’ll be able to run 5 mins without stopping!? I struggled with 3 mins in week 3!

I’m due to run my first week 4 run tonight and I’m not quite sure how I’ll be ab...

Kelly_mounty

•7 years ago

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I'm Back!

Back from vacation and ready to go with Week 6 run number 2 today! Hoping I can push through this one since it has been a week since I completed Run 1. Is this...

Back from vacation and ready to go with Week 6 run number 2 today! Hoping I can ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Love hearts and fishing!

I love to run in new places and explore. It’s never about distance or speed but for the joy of running, exploring and the heightened senses you get from...

I love to run in new places and explore. It’s never about distance or speed but ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week2 Day2

Back on it today after missing a few weeks due to 1) Being on holiday...intended to keep this up but 1st day in the heat my ankle was swelling up so decided to...

Back on it today after missing a few weeks due to 1) Being on holiday...intended...

Motherin

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Things I've learnt from c25k

How to lace my trainers That forward progress often involves going sideways or backwards Going to a Physio isn't being a crybaby Pilates really is...

How to lace my trainers That forward progress often involves going sideways or b...

Gillma

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k app

Managed to complete my first full week of couch to 5k yesterday ,went out running in the dark with a friend after a 1hour Zumba class ,as I felt I needed more...

Managed to complete my first full week of couch to 5k yesterday ,went out runnin...

Hsloper

•7 years ago

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Into the last week we go!

A grey and blustery day was the setting for my W9R1 run today. Battled through the gloom for a pleasing run, amazing to think where I was on W1 :) only two to...

A grey and blustery day was the setting for my W9R1 run today. Battled through t...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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Disaster

So did Week 9 Run 2 this morning - did run 1 on Saturday and both went well. Now doing about 4.2/3 km in the 30 mins - still hard but know I can get there BUT...

So did Week 9 Run 2 this morning - did run 1 on Saturday and both went well. No...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1 Cheesy Grin....😄

Well great run after my last effort ,wasn't looking forward to the step up but l did it l ran for 16 mins yes me ....... l was delighted and could have gone...

Well great run after my last effort ,wasn't looking forward to the step up but l...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please!

I was at week 5 of my couch to 5k with the lovely Sarah millican spurring me on, when I developed shin splints and now haven't run for just over 2 weeks 😞, do...

I was at week 5 of my couch to 5k with the lovely Sarah millican spurring me on,...

AngelScorpio

•7 years ago

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Runs going well..everything else falling apart

So the last couple of weeks have been hellish! The flu decided to return and kick me in the backside...severe joint aches, sore throat, hot and cold, and...

So the last couple of weeks have been hellish! The flu decided to return and kic...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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Aargh schoolgirl error 😱 in Wk8

Treated myself to actual running shoes - lovely bright orange Nike ones. Set off today, loving the trainers, the running, the time of day - all is good....

Treated myself to actual running shoes - lovely bright orange Nike ones. Set off...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Technological breakdown!!!

So what do you do when you look at your exercise app after 28 minutes of running, feeling awesome, and none of it has registered????!!!! How do I know how far...

So what do you do when you look at your exercise app after 28 minutes of running...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Take that w7r3 - I conquered you!

So, on my 4th attempt at run 3, I finally did it. Plan 1: Rain. Storm. Swirling leaves and debris with intent to kill. Nope. Plan 2: Phone died minute 12....

So, on my 4th attempt at run 3, I finally did it. Plan 1: Rain. Storm. Swirling ...

smallbrit

•7 years ago

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Post graduation runs

I graduated nearly 3 weeks ago but not run since with holidays and being ill I ran today for 40 minutes (it was tough) and I really enjoyed it and glad to be...

I graduated nearly 3 weeks ago but not run since with holidays and being ill I r...

Clairec_1996

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 tonight

Final run of week 4 tonight, first one in the dark so it will be on the lit pavements rather than the grass, expecting it to be harder on the legs, especially...

Final run of week 4 tonight, first one in the dark so it will be on the lit pave...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 Run 3 done...

A big Good Morning to you all. I'm on cloud 9 right now. I can't believe I just jogged/moved/cried/swore my way through the killer 20 minute run. To be honest...

A big Good Morning to you all. I'm on cloud 9 right now. I can't believe I just ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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5.7km .....but with some help.

So last week was 6 flights, 4 countries, 4 days. Interspersed with lots of meetings, me trying to dislodge my head from my neck and getting caught in a...

So last week was 6 flights, 4 countries, 4 days. Interspersed with lots of meeti...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bet we all can relate to at least some of this!

Thought it was time this made the rounds again (thanks, Dunder2004)!...

Dpsl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running after giving blood - a great article

Lots of people, myself included, have asked about running after giving blood. The last time I gave blood I did a 5k four days later. I nearly passed out and...

Lots of people, myself included, have asked about running after giving blood. T...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Howdy

Hello everybody! I started couch to 5K about a month and a half ago, but I had been doing a little bit of running for several months beforehand. I had major...

Hello everybody! I started couch to 5K about a month and a half ago, but I had ...

gillebro

Graduate•7 years ago

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Pain on inner knee

My last run W2 R2 yesterday was fine, no pain, but today my inner knee is sore. It doesn't hurt constantly but is tender. I've been practicing the barefoot...

My last run W2 R2 yesterday was fine, no pain, but today my inner knee is sore. ...

Boaty

•7 years ago

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Week 9

Made it to week 9, run one went well, even did the rambo fist pump when she said the 30 minutes were up, very happy i was. wonder if i'll ever actually have...

Made it to week 9, run one went well, even did the rambo fist pump when she said...

25kdown

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 run 1 FAILED

Feeling very frustrated!!! Tried the first run of week 4 and could complete neither of the 2 5 min runs :( feel so angry at myself!!! Not sure how to proceed...

Feeling very frustrated!!! Tried the first run of week 4 and could complete neit...

ehipi

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

W5R3 Looming large on the horizon

W9R1 Come a long way and learned such a lot

Week 5 and struggling!

I did it

26 done 1 to do. W9R2

Got my groove back!

Week 4 Run 1 any advice!

I'm Back!

Love hearts and fishing!

Week2 Day2

Things I've learnt from c25k

Couch to 5k app

Into the last week we go!

Disaster

W4R1 Cheesy Grin....😄

Advice please!

Runs going well..everything else falling apart

Aargh schoolgirl error 😱 in Wk8

Technological breakdown!!!

Take that w7r3 - I conquered you!

Post graduation runs

Week 4 Run 3 tonight

Week 5 Run 3 done...

5.7km .....but with some help.

Bet we all can relate to at least some of this!

Running after giving blood - a great article

Howdy

Pain on inner knee

Week 9

Week 4 run 1 FAILED

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