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Today turned out well in the end!

Well, after feeling down about not being able to push myself out the door this morning and still having the run looming over me, I went out and did my Wk4 R2...

Well, after feeling down about not being able to push myself out the door this m...

Newb-jogger

•7 years ago

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Onwards and upwards

Changed route today to go in reverse and tackle the incline/hill I normally run down after 5 mins warm up walk. Didn’t quite make it to top without having to...

Changed route today to go in reverse and tackle the incline/hill I normally run ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R2 - I can run for 8 minutes!

Or at least jog 😂. Had a bit of a hiccup after the first run of week 5 on Saturday - my knee causing pain. I rested for an extra day, iced it and it felt...

Or at least jog 😂. Had a bit of a hiccup after the first run of week 5 on Satu...

Squidgette

Graduate•7 years ago

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That's week 6 done!

That was not easy! Really shuffled my way through the middle part of that but perked up in the last 10 minutes. Think it will take a bit of getting used to...

That was not easy! Really shuffled my way through the middle part of that but pe...

zobles

•7 years ago

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Park run fail

Well I went out tried to run and failed couldn’t even do one lap out of the three. Maybe it was different to what I expected but it was very competitive lots...

Well I went out tried to run and failed couldn’t even do one lap out of the thre...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Probably the slowest ever......5K!

Yep. I did it! A month after graduating. Not pretty, definitely slow, but I did my first 5K and am pleased and proud in equal measures. The time? Don't...

Yep. I did it! A month after graduating. Not pretty, definitely slow, but I di...

Ianson

Graduate•7 years ago

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I tried!

Took Oldfloss’s advice today and set out for a run. Started on the Wk8 R1 with the mindset of trying and seeing how far I could go and much to my surprise I...

Took Oldfloss’s advice today and set out for a run. Started on the Wk8 R1 with t...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R1 😁😁😁😁

Not sure if this is where I post this but I just did my very first run. I couldn't quite manage 60 secs for the first couple but did about 45-50 secs. I was...

Not sure if this is where I post this but I just did my very first run. I couldn...

badcrumble

•7 years ago

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Balmy weather for the middle of November 🍁☀️🍂

So before I head off to a 3 day residential with the school, at which I will not be able to run due to time and staffing constraints, I thought I’d get out...

So before I head off to a 3 day residential with the school, at which I will not...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Harder than I thought

Week 6 Run 1 ... got cocky!! After doing the 20 mins last week I thought this run was going to be a doddle... wrong!! That was a lot harder than I...

Week 6 Run 1 ... got cocky!! After doing the 20 mins last week I thought this ...

swisstony4

Graduate•7 years ago

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A cheeky 5k, to start the day.

Scaredy cat here, have signed up for my first Park Run on Saturday at Finsbury Park, so thought I better get a practice run in. I'd like to say I shot out of...

Scaredy cat here, have signed up for my first Park Run on Saturday at Finsbury P...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5 R3 Can't believe I did that!

I've been lurking here for a few weeks getting lots of good tips and encouragement and working my way through the runs. I wasn't looking forward to this one at...

I've been lurking here for a few weeks getting lots of good tips and encourageme...

Belinda-5678

•7 years ago

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Back at it and getting back on track

I had nearly two weeks off with tooth abscess and was just about to start week five. Re-did week four and getting back on track. It’s wonderful to feel Laura’s...

I had nearly two weeks off with tooth abscess and was just about to start week f...

Skittle

•7 years ago

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Burning soles....anyone?

Just finished Week 6 Run 2 in my brand new gait-assessed Brooks Ghost 10! Guess what no calf pain! Instead I have now developed a different...

Just finished Week 6 Run 2 in my brand new gait-assessed Brooks Ghost 10! Guess...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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Outrunning my niece at last! 😂

Yes my niece is 5 and yes her full pelt is my jog! But running round the park I’ve finally got to the point where she gives up before I do! No more...

Yes my niece is 5 and yes her full pelt is my jog! But running round the park I’...

MagicandCastles

Graduate•7 years ago

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Me so far!

Hello! Just found this forum and thought I'd intro myself and get stuck in. I started my c25k about ten weeks ago but got an injury and had to stop for a...

Hello! Just found this forum and thought I'd intro myself and get stuck in. I st...

Matt_the_hat

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1... 31 Minutes :O

Yes, you read that correctly... I did 31 minutes today instead of the usual 30. All because i'm a TAD bit OCD and forgot to start my run app at the beginning...

Yes, you read that correctly... I did 31 minutes today instead of the usual 30. ...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK7 r2

Lost half a stone since the start, but had a celebratory Indian take away last night that was a bad idea! Never felt up for today's run either mentally or...

Lost half a stone since the start, but had a celebratory Indian take away last n...

siabod

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 struggke

Anyone else find week 6 really hard? I’ve just done run 2 and found it just as hard as run 1. This is the first time I’ve had 2 successive runs I’ve struggled...

Anyone else find week 6 really hard? I’ve just done run 2 and found it just as h...

dennymac82

•7 years ago

12 Replies

W5R3

Feeling very proud I completed my first long run last night! Had to take a few days off due to unforeseen illness but looking forward to week 6. Shin splints...

Feeling very proud I completed my first long run last night! Had to take a few d...

ionas52

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Omg

Ran outside without mr smooth , just music and me and I can’t believe how far I’ve run . Whoop whoop 🏃‍♀️😀x

Ran outside without mr smooth , just music and me and I can’t believe how far I’...

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

15 Replies

Motivation issues W4 R2

Hi everyone, This is my first post but I'm actually on W4 R2. I am pushing myself to go out every other evening (mostly) and actually feel ok (ish) about the...

Hi everyone, This is my first post but I'm actually on W4 R2. I am pushing myse...

Newb-jogger

•7 years ago

14 Replies

W5

Hi First time on here. I’m 50 and overweight but determined the future will see me fitter abs slimmer!! So started couch to 5k. I’ve just done my 1st week 5...

Hi First time on here. I’m 50 and overweight but determined the future will see ...

OneDayMaybe

•7 years ago

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Wk4 r3 done!!!

In the rain! But jo whiley got me through! :) Can’t believe how quick stamina builds! Well done everyone out there!!! Keep going!!!

In the rain! But jo whiley got me through! :) Can’t believe how quick stamina bu...

Bailey456

•7 years ago

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Week 3R2 plus a smidgeon.

Well, my conversion from swimmer to reluctant shuffler is going surprisingly well. The knee pain from W1 appears to be easing right off. I took bit of advice...

Well, my conversion from swimmer to reluctant shuffler is going surprisingly wel...

Pm3eak

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Good running app

Could anyone recommend a good running app, ideally free, which would measure distance, allow me to pre-design runs and doesn’t drain my IPhone 6s battery flat...

Could anyone recommend a good running app, ideally free, which would measure dis...

Liborek

•7 years ago

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That was a short break!

Thank you so much for responding so quickly to my last post & for all the encouragement....guess what? After I’d had my cry & posted my post I had a proper...

Thank you so much for responding so quickly to my last post & for all the encour...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

15 Replies

Week 8 coming

So the first 6,5 weeks of training has been good but boy oh boy since I started week 7 and finish last run twice I can’t barely manage it. The pace was slower...

So the first 6,5 weeks of training has been good but boy oh boy since I started ...

Oor_P

Graduate•7 years ago

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And I’m back!

Three weeks to the day since I pulled the knee - been keeping on in the gym and doing strengthening exercises from the Physio and so I started at Week 6 Run 1...

Three weeks to the day since I pulled the knee - been keeping on in the gym and ...

LegalLorna

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

What a waste of time that was

Oh ohhhh...my mojo has stayed in bed this morning...set of this morning, thought I’d repeat W5r2 coz my stamina has felt like it’s been flagging last couple of...

Oh ohhhh...my mojo has stayed in bed this morning...set of this morning, thought...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

32 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Today turned out well in the end!

Onwards and upwards

W5 R2 - I can run for 8 minutes!

That's week 6 done!

Park run fail

Probably the slowest ever......5K!

I tried!

W1R1 😁😁😁😁

Balmy weather for the middle of November 🍁☀️🍂

Harder than I thought

A cheeky 5k, to start the day.

W5 R3 Can't believe I did that!

Back at it and getting back on track

Burning soles....anyone?

Outrunning my niece at last! 😂

Me so far!

Week 9 Run 1... 31 Minutes :O

WK7 r2

Week 6 struggke

W5R3

Omg

Motivation issues W4 R2

W5

Wk4 r3 done!!!

Week 3R2 plus a smidgeon.

Good running app

That was a short break!

Week 8 coming

And I’m back!

What a waste of time that was

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