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W7r2

Hard to believe 7weeks ago 3 minute run seemed so daunting now week 7 and 25 mins isn’t a problem and actually look forward to my run days as it’s probably...

Hard to believe 7weeks ago 3 minute run seemed so daunting now week 7 and 25 min...

Cuba2005

Graduate•7 years ago

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Who need running gods if we have running family :)

You gave me wings! *** Strong word are used further, please be aware and keep children from away from the screen*** I put W6R2 workout (10 min run - 3 min...

You gave me wings! *** Strong word are used further, please be aware and keep c...

IgaT

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1R2

Week 1 Run 2 completed ✅✅ feeling fab 😆😆

constance18

•7 years ago

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Heavy Legs

Just completed R2W4. Heart and lungs feeling great.... legs feel heavy heavy heavy! Does it get any better or am I going to have to drag them around forever?

Just completed R2W4. Heart and lungs feeling great.... legs feel heavy heavy hea...

PauloG

•7 years ago

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I only popped out for a quick 3️⃣K run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

After finishing work at 12:15 today as a meeting that was planned had been rescheduled, I thought why not head out for a quick run. Just a short 3km as I am...

After finishing work at 12:15 today as a meeting that was planned had been resc...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 R 2 I did it!

Wow, I was amazed at how comfortable this felt tonight and I didn’t care I was dressed up like a Christmas Tree with my flashing arm and trainer lights! I was...

Wow, I was amazed at how comfortable this felt tonight and I didn’t care I was d...

Jennyb2017

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Useful read for new runners...

https://therunningbug.com/fitness/motivation/the-benefits-of-slow-running?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=the-benefits-of-slow-running&utm_term

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Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 DONE!!!, I ran for 25 minutes (26 actually).

Well I did it, 4 days after my last run I ran for 26 minutes non stop, struggled in the middle part but then found my pace and stride and felt good. Helped by...

Well I did it, 4 days after my last run I ran for 26 minutes non stop, struggled...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Heat!

Well I take my Sun hat off to those runners here in Florida,I left my Garmin at home so set a time of 30mins . I set off at 6.45 am running up I drive I...

Well I take my Sun hat off to those runners here in Florida,I left my Garmin at ...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Wow 😮 what a difference to wk5

The change in the runs in wk5 are totally unexpected ! But more shocking is the fact I actually managed my 2x 8min runs and live to tell the tale 😄🏃🏼‍♀️ Not...

The change in the runs in wk5 are totally unexpected ! But more shocking is the ...

Vonhorn

•7 years ago

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Look what dropped through the letter box.......!

Getting excited...... 😀 Running in the dark with lots of other folk will be fun and very colourful and bright with everyone wearing fluorescent gear and neon...

Getting excited...... 😀 Running in the dark with lots of other folk will be fun...

skysue16

Graduate•7 years ago

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So much better than being on the couch with the heating on.....

Managed to get home early today, thought about having a cuppa, a biscuit and a snooze, but instead put on my shorts and trainers. Went out and did W3ish.......

Managed to get home early today, thought about having a cuppa, a biscuit and a s...

VickiMo

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Week 6 Run 2 - when you don't feel like running

After having to work very late last night and then a poor night's sleep followed by a large business lunch today - running was not really what my body wanted...

After having to work very late last night and then a poor night's sleep followed...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Iga - Your Run is due in 17 Minutes....

This is your early running alarm call. Getting ready to saddle up, to boot those gremlins.... Go girl.

This is your early running alarm call. Getting ready to saddle up, to boot thos...

Hidden

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Creeping nearer...

4.2k

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

week 8 run 2 success

Well, after not being able to get through this one on a previous attempt, I wasn't looking forward to this one, but I managed... even upped the speed for the...

Well, after not being able to get through this one on a previous attempt, I wasn...

nlhnlh

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 blues 😔

Just done week 6 run 1 and feeling very deflated ... all I can think about is the 25 minute run at the end of this week . The 20 minute run was exhausting and...

Just done week 6 run 1 and feeling very deflated ... all I can think about is th...

kaysmith

Graduate•7 years ago

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It’s getting easier!

I have just finished a repeat of W2 as first time round I could not imagine running for longer! Repeating has been helpful, ready to move onto W3 I think. New...

I have just finished a repeat of W2 as first time round I could not imagine runn...

JulieG49

Graduate•7 years ago

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Intervals - whew!

Shorter interval running today -- 90 second run, 30 second sprint, 60 second walk, times 6 or 7. It's fun to sprint! And I can actually sprint for 30 seconds,...

Shorter interval running today -- 90 second run, 30 second sprint, 60 second wal...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

25 Replies

Week 1 Run 2

Ok, this morning was tougher! The aches were still there from Monday's run and I felt neutral about going out. But I went anyway and at the end felt a real...

Ok, this morning was tougher! The aches were still there from Monday's run and I...

PilgrimSoldier

•7 years ago

3 Replies

W6R2

Well I’m glad that one is over. I stepped out of the door and though ‘Blimey that’s cold’ so proceeded to don running bottoms and long sleeve base layer with...

Well I’m glad that one is over. I stepped out of the door and though ‘Blimey tha...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

18 Replies

Garmin forerunner 35

Been looking at getting a running watch does anyone have a Garmin forerunner 35? What's it like? Looking for something not too fancy to track my runs and...

Been looking at getting a running watch does anyone have a Garmin forerunner 35?...

Mrsbee28

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

Week 9 run 1

Finished early at work... managed 4.7 km.. didn't think I'd get that far as most I've reached is 4.3... 😍 ...hopefully 5k will be achieved by run 3 ... still...

Finished early at work... managed 4.7 km.. didn't think I'd get that far as most...

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

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0 to 5 km

Great app. Just starting week 5. Never thought I could run for 5 minutes let alone attempt it 3 times in the same run

Great app. Just starting week 5. Never thought I could run for 5 minutes let al...

Micksmurfy

•7 years ago

7 Replies

wk5r3 - tick!

Done it! Set off at lunchtime, this time wearing my lovely, new gear (tights, top and lightweight, windproof running jacket), in cold, grey, drizzle. The...

Done it! Set off at lunchtime, this time wearing my lovely, new gear (tights, t...

PashleyPedaller

Graduate•7 years ago

3 Replies

Yesssssss 👨‍🎓

Did it 😀 x

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

25 Replies

WEEK 3 run 1

Am amazed that I’ve managed to ‘run’ for 3 minutes! I thought 1 minute for the first week sounded impossible, really pleased with the progress so far and...

Am amazed that I’ve managed to ‘run’ for 3 minutes! I thought 1 minute for the f...

TBJFB

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Must look like a clip in my PJ...

Must look like a clip in my PJ’s and trainers 🏃 in the back garden but Hey!! I’m doing it!! Getting my fat arse moving feeling better every time!! Yipeeeeee...

Must look like a clip in my PJ’s and trainers 🏃 in the back garden but Hey!! I’...

Chelleby78

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Week 7 Run 1 done...

Another run under my belt. Felt more comfortable during the 1st 12 minutes this time and then the last 5 minutes. Increased my speed for the last 2 minutes and...

Another run under my belt. Felt more comfortable during the 1st 12 minutes this ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Week 7 Run3

Well after my last run , where I huffed and puffed I was a bit worried setting off on this mornings run . Well after taking Oldfloss and Mrruns good advice , I...

Well after my last run , where I huffed and puffed I was a bit worried setting o...

FatBoyBaz

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

W7r2

Who need running gods if we have running family :)

W1R2

Heavy Legs

I only popped out for a quick 3️⃣K run 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 5 R 2 I did it!

Useful read for new runners...

Week 6 Run 3 DONE!!!, I ran for 25 minutes (26 actually).

Heat!

Wow 😮 what a difference to wk5

Look what dropped through the letter box.......!

So much better than being on the couch with the heating on.....

Week 6 Run 2 - when you don't feel like running

Iga - Your Run is due in 17 Minutes....

Creeping nearer...

week 8 run 2 success

Week 6 blues 😔

It’s getting easier!

Intervals - whew!

Week 1 Run 2

W6R2

Garmin forerunner 35

Week 9 run 1

0 to 5 km

wk5r3 - tick!

Yesssssss 👨‍🎓

WEEK 3 run 1

Must look like a clip in my PJ...

Week 7 Run 1 done...

Week 7 Run3

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