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Feeling positive! Thanks running pals x

After my Monday F**l ( not allowed to say the F word or mommycav washes mouth out with soap) I did my R3 wk4 this morning . Tough going up the steeper paths...

After my Monday F**l ( not allowed to say the F word or mommycav washes mouth ou...

DBlou

•7 years ago

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Wk3R2

That went ok apart from the wind(not me) should have really worked it out a bit better though as last 2 mind if last run was up hill, probably a slope to most...

That went ok apart from the wind(not me) should have really worked it out a bit ...

happyhammer73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 R1

So I did my wk6 R1 with my dog, she was exhausted as I am 😂 Still I can’t seem to get the breathing technique in place as I felt I couldn’t get enough air...

So I did my wk6 R1 with my dog, she was exhausted as I am 😂 Still I can’t seem...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well that answers that question

So I finished W9R3 on Sunday and was feeling pretty darned chuffed with myself. If ever there was a Channel 4 documentary to be made that mixes embarrassing...

So I finished W9R3 on Sunday and was feeling pretty darned chuffed with myself. ...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 graduate (at last)

Hi all!! I am new to this forum (and to running) but I have been stalking the posts for several weeks preparing... It has taken me 3 weeks of repeating week 1...

Hi all!! I am new to this forum (and to running) but I have been stalking the po...

dozydeb

•7 years ago

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Wk3 Run2 done!

Please can anyone help with tips to relieve calf/shin pain?? I ran through it & completed the run but it's so annoying as the rest of me is coping really well!...

Please can anyone help with tips to relieve calf/shin pain?? I ran through it & ...

JB173

•7 years ago

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When can I find time to run?

I have a 15 month old girl which takes up lots of my time and I work full time so when I get up at 6 am it’s dark and by the time I’ve settled for the evening...

I have a 15 month old girl which takes up lots of my time and I work full time s...

Jlmbagpuss

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Well made it out even though on holiday & started raining! All thanks to checking out all the motivational posts this afternoon ! So week 3run 2 done & carried...

Well made it out even though on holiday & started raining! All thanks to checkin...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 completed!

I managed my w5r3 . ...I ran for 20 whole minutes. Me...the girl who never managed the 1500m at school when I was relatively slim and fit. Amazing!

I managed my w5r3 . ...I ran for 20 whole minutes. Me...the girl who never mana...

Ruthie2907

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 R2 No more walking!

Prefer running in the morning and across fields (don't know how you treadmill folk do it) - you know bird song, frolicking rabbits big skies and the rest - but...

Prefer running in the morning and across fields (don't know how you treadmill fo...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 ✅

What a great way to finish a long working day which I spent sitting in front of the computer (the exciting life of a lawyer!!). Run 2 is in the bag!!! And it...

What a great way to finish a long working day which I spent sitting in front of ...

Vassia

•7 years ago

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Wk8 complete, excited lots!

Good run today. Faster warm up walk meant faster run than last one and was nearly back to my best pace. I have 5k and 30 mins in my sights although they may...

Good run today. Faster warm up walk meant faster run than last one and was nearl...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stressful day

So my company has been in the news reporting job losses. Today we were given the formal announcement and I work in an area at risk. So for now it’s uncertainty...

So my company has been in the news reporting job losses. Today we were given the...

MrsT82

•7 years ago

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First run of W2 tomorrow 😝

Well lm starting my W2 tomorrow feeling rather nervous of what awaits me any advice gratefully received. Will run before work again. I'm drinking more tonight...

Well lm starting my W2 tomorrow feeling rather nervous of what awaits me any adv...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 1.. music?

Done! Started week 2 and the first run I was dreading but passed a lot faster than I thought!! By the last couple of runs my legs started to feel it though and...

Done! Started week 2 and the first run I was dreading but passed a lot faster th...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

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W8R3 is done!

After some struggles in my last few runs I have picked myself up, taken on board the advice from you guys on here and just nailed W8R3. And for the sake of...

After some struggles in my last few runs I have picked myself up, taken on board...

Hellcat80

•7 years ago

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Miss my coach, Saanjev!

Got a running app to have more info about my 5km and it took me longer without Saanjev Kohli. Miss his voice and his encouragement! 37 minutes instead of 33!

Got a running app to have more info about my 5km and it took me longer without S...

Florisu

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 begins...

Just got home from Wk3Run1 and despite my knees nagging me a bit, I feel really good! Wasn't looking forward to the 3 minute runs, but they definitely weren't...

Just got home from Wk3Run1 and despite my knees nagging me a bit, I feel really ...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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Run and tumble

So.....just as I was coming to the end of the second 8 minute run in w5r2 I was feeling strong, gaining pace down a conveniently placed descent when i tripped...

So.....just as I was coming to the end of the second 8 minute run in w5r2 I was ...

YvetteK

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk6 R2

In the bag. Solid blocks of running from now on, and my phone behaved itself with recording stuff this time (mostly, the pace info looks a bit weird compared...

In the bag. Solid blocks of running from now on, and my phone behaved itself wit...

Thecko

Graduate•7 years ago

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Just a cheeky 3k

After my run on Sunday and a semi kick up the backside (and you know who you are) I went for a run tonight basically to see how long I had before it is to dark...

After my run on Sunday and a semi kick up the backside (and you know who you are...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm a runner !

Just finished W2 R3 !.. 59 year old who has never run before so feeling proud of myself though !

Just finished W2 R3 !.. 59 year old who has never run before so feeling proud of...

triplet_runner

Graduate•7 years ago

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OMG tough w7r1

That was a shock! Changed my route to run on roads as getting too dark for lane and made a mistake and ended up running uphill at 15 mins. I thought the hill...

That was a shock! Changed my route to run on roads as getting too dark for lane ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 - done ✅

Last run of week 2 done, been sat down in my car driving for most of the day and found that run harder, think because I have been immobile for most of the day....

Last run of week 2 done, been sat down in my car driving for most of the day and...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

This programme is entitled Couch to 5k. I have little doubt that there are some in this community who actually attain the 5K target in the allotted 30 mins....

This programme is entitled Couch to 5k. I have little doubt that there are some ...

TimB19

Graduate•7 years ago

31 Replies

HELP!

So today was Week 8 Run 1 - completed pretty easily - still a long way off being able to think about 5k in 30 mins 😱 pace was comfortable but challenging but...

So today was Week 8 Run 1 - completed pretty easily - still a long way off being...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R1 That was a toughie!

I never feel quite as good doing my runs in the evening and tonight I really really struggled 😔 After 5 mins it felt like I'd done 10 and at the half way bell...

I never feel quite as good doing my runs in the evening and tonight I really rea...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 R2 Away on business

At a hotel nr Cambridge tonight. Away on business. Was determined to do second run this week that i failed to do last week. Gym in hotel is good. Ran on...

At a hotel nr Cambridge tonight. Away on business. Was determined to do second...

pmorley

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 complete

Well that felt a little better, I tried to run slightly slower and found a better rhythm, even threw in a cheeky 2min run for the last one. Beginning to feel...

Well that felt a little better, I tried to run slightly slower and found a bette...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 Finished

I went for my run this morning before work which is a novelty for me but I knew that today was going to be mad busy and I'd not want to go out again once I got...

I went for my run this morning before work which is a novelty for me but I knew ...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Feeling positive! Thanks running pals x

Wk3R2

Wk6 R1

Well that answers that question

Week 1 graduate (at last)

Wk3 Run2 done!

When can I find time to run?

Week 3 run 2

Week 5 completed!

Wk6 R2 No more walking!

Week 1 Run 2 ✅

Wk8 complete, excited lots!

Stressful day

First run of W2 tomorrow 😝

Week 2 run 1.. music?

W8R3 is done!

Miss my coach, Saanjev!

Week 3 begins...

Run and tumble

Wk6 R2

Just a cheeky 3k

I'm a runner !

OMG tough w7r1

Week 2 Run 3 - done ✅

Week 9 Run 1

HELP!

W7R1 That was a toughie!

Wk2 R2 Away on business

Week 2 Run 2 complete

Week 8 Finished

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