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The run with the descending leggings that looked so good in the catalogue :(

Subtitle: choose your running kit wisely. You'd think I'd know better. I've been running for a while now. I know - I *know* - the importance of a drawstring...

Subtitle: choose your running kit wisely. You'd think I'd know better. I've be...

Anniemurph

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2...🤗

Still can't believe I'm still going.. all done this morning before work.. . Bring on Friday.. .then next week week 7.. this fatty is on fire x😎😎🤗🤗

Still can't believe I'm still going.. all done this morning before work.. . Brin...

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest Days

Hi everyone, Just wondering how many rest days you all take? I'm thinking of running every other day would that be Ok? Xx

Hi everyone, Just wondering how many rest days you all take? I'm thinking of ru...

lauren11

•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Hi all, I started two weeks ago and I’m feeling good . I’ve lost 23lb so far since having a bit of a lifestyle change ( I’m not huge but have a few pounds I’d...

Hi all, I started two weeks ago and I’m feeling good . I’ve lost 23lb so far sin...

Eileen1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 down

Phew, managed it! I was concerned my aching legs wouldn't get me round; they've been stiff since the first run two days ago. I struggled to get up and down...

Phew, managed it! I was concerned my aching legs wouldn't get me round; they've ...

Barns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - In the bag

My W7R1 was a bit of a snails pace much more than normal and I was not very happy but at the same time pleased that I did a 2nd x 25 minute. So I started to...

My W7R1 was a bit of a snails pace much more than normal and I was not very happ...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Training

Hi im big Al just started couch to 5k, looking for a traing partner in my area.

BIGAL19

•7 years ago

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W9R2 - happy feet!

After finding my happy pace on the last run, I thought it was time to treat myself some proper running shoes as I've been running in my tennis shoes up until...

After finding my happy pace on the last run, I thought it was time to treat myse...

sjs1969

Graduate•7 years ago

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It's got to be the beach

Yesterday was run day and I was in Christchurch, New Zealand for a meeting (traveled from Auckland not from further overseas). Some of you may know that...

Yesterday was run day and I was in Christchurch, New Zealand for a meeting (trav...

Lilybell

•7 years ago

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New Route

After deciding it was getting too dark to run along the canal tow path I ran a new route yesterday which was much more hilly then my usual route. It was...

After deciding it was getting too dark to run along the canal tow path I ran a ...

Jenny1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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A slight road bump

Today's run was going well until halfway through my 2nd run the phone rang...oldest daughter having a child minder problem...a panting conversation as I...

Today's run was going well until halfway through my 2nd run the phone rang...old...

Pennyj66

•7 years ago

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First timer 😳

Hi all, did my first run today, face like a tomato 🍅 but feeling positive. Hoping my breathing will get easier as I go along, any advice would be welcomed. 😀

Hi all, did my first run today, face like a tomato 🍅 but feeling positive. Hopi...

kmc66

Graduate•7 years ago

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Saved by the newt fence of all things 😂

Almost faceplanted in the mud this morning ! Running in the field with the dog rather than usual pavements. Tripped over a stump. Instinctively put hand out to...

Almost faceplanted in the mud this morning ! Running in the field with the dog r...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 and in disbelief!

I cannot believe after all that worrying that I have done a week 4 run! It didn't seem possible! I even sprinted for the last minute and a half having...

I cannot believe after all that worrying that I have done a week 4 run! It didn'...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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W9 R1

W9R1 gives me my longest run yet and my quickest first k by a good 20-30 seconds. BOOM!

W9R1 gives me my longest run yet and my quickest first k by a good 20-30 seconds...

Hellcat80

•7 years ago

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Run delayed- frustrated- advice?

I was so looking forward to finishing week 4 today, but it is not to be. I've been poorly for some days now with a tummy virus so will have to postpone. My...

I was so looking forward to finishing week 4 today, but it is not to be. I've be...

Dw58

•7 years ago

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First week over

Just ran or should I say jogged my 3rd run of my first week. I can not believe I made it. I haven't run before so this is a big step for me. I have had a very...

Just ran or should I say jogged my 3rd run of my first week. I can not believe I...

Woodhaven20

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 2 - Done!

After a bit of a balls-up on Sunday for Run 2 (completed it, but struggled) - decided to go back at it today for a more convincing crack at Run 2. Change of...

After a bit of a balls-up on Sunday for Run 2 (completed it, but struggled) - de...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W7R2 - Run Report - Finally!!!

Morning jogglies! I did it, I finally managed to do W7R2, after the issues with my knee, and a couple of extra rest days. I set the alarm for 5:30am, half an...

Morning jogglies! I did it, I finally managed to do W7R2, after the issues with...

Hidden

•7 years ago

37 Replies

Wk5 R2 Nailed it!

All I can say is I’m one smiley girl this morning! I shall be boingy all day!!!

DBlou

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1

Out at last should have been Monday but the storm came Can’t believe I done it really was worried after 4 days off that I was going back to W4 😂 woohoo I’m...

Out at last should have been Monday but the storm came Can’t believe I done it r...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Graduated! Phew!

Thought I'd posted this before, but probably punched delete instead of send lol I finally completed the programme last Friday. Woo hoo! The 30 min runs were...

Thought I'd posted this before, but probably punched delete instead of send lol ...

kevstar3824

•7 years ago

6 Replies

My new running mate

Morning everyone. W8R2 done and dusted, woohoo. Anyway this morning I decided to let Spotify sort out a playlist for me based on my running speed. It turns out...

Morning everyone. W8R2 done and dusted, woohoo. Anyway this morning I decided to...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

App

Fellow Couch25K peoples which app are you using as I only have a choice of 4 voices - I’ve got Sarah Millican- some of you are talking about other “voices”?

Fellow Couch25K peoples which app are you using as I only have a choice of 4 voi...

Pam_E

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Week 6 run 3

Really wasn’t feeling it this morning, late night at work last night. Set the alarm just in case I changed my mind and I’m glad I did. Best run to date, ice...

Really wasn’t feeling it this morning, late night at work last night. Set the al...

Bgager

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mad Dogs

I have made a discovery this morning. I try to do my runs as early as possible in the day, so I’m usually out by 5.30am. Well I ran W5R2 this morning. I’d...

I have made a discovery this morning. I try to do my runs as early as possible i...

JDelve

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Update

Morning everyone well what a strange run this morning w6r1 started my warmup walk seemed to be walking a long time looked at phone & it had froze so wouldn't...

Morning everyone well what a strange run this morning w6r1 started my warmup wal...

kst2222

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R1

I wouldn’t have believed this just over a month ago. Just completed first run of week 5! It was raining this morning and wore my glasses for the first time....

I wouldn’t have believed this just over a month ago. Just completed first run of...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R1😃💪

Well feeling great l did it my first 3 min run of W3. Lovely run this morning just me the stars and the milkman 😂 he mistook me for a shooting star running up...

Well feeling great l did it my first 3 min run of W3. Lovely run this morning ju...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk4R2

Feel good now it’s done, didn’t think I was going to make the last 2.50mins of the 2nd 5min run as just come up a hill that was tough but as all the advice...

Feel good now it’s done, didn’t think I was going to make the last 2.50mins of t...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

The run with the descending leggings that looked so good in the catalogue :(

Week 6 run 2...🤗

Rest Days

Week 2 run 1

Week 1 Run 2 down

Week 7 Run 2 - In the bag

Training

W9R2 - happy feet!

It's got to be the beach

New Route

A slight road bump

First timer 😳

Saved by the newt fence of all things 😂

Week 4 Run 1 and in disbelief!

W9 R1

Run delayed- frustrated- advice?

First week over

Week 6 - Run 2 - Done!

W7R2 - Run Report - Finally!!!

Wk5 R2 Nailed it!

Week 5 Day 1

Graduated! Phew!

My new running mate

App

Week 6 run 3

Mad Dogs

Update

W5R1

W3R1😃💪

Wk4R2

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