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Week 8 Run 2 in the bag

Getting better at the 28 minute run. I could honestly run that extra to make 5K but feel I need to complete the programme correctly. Nearly there.

Getting better at the 28 minute run. I could honestly run that extra to make 5K ...

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•7 years ago

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Week 1 done! Just about to start week 2.

I'm feeling very positive about week 2. I found week 1 quite easy and challenged myself to go faster and use an incline on the treadmill. Week 2 I'm starting...

I'm feeling very positive about week 2. I found week 1 quite easy and challenged...

Jojocarter

•7 years ago

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Blitzed it!

Thank you to everyone who supported me through this, even if you are unaware that you did! Your Posts have kept me inspired, and running. My Running Buddy...

Thank you to everyone who supported me through this, even if you are unaware tha...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Split pace

Can anyone explain split pace to me. Seems very similar to my regular pace per km. not sure 🤔 what it's for . Thanks

Can anyone explain split pace to me. Seems very similar to my regular pace per k...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park run

I have registered and received my band. What would be an acceptable time to start doing these now that I'm running 25/30 mins. But slow. Mostly I am about 50...

I have registered and received my band. What would be an acceptable time to star...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on track

Cold and miserable when we returned from Spain! Bit of post holiday blues ☹️😥 However, sunny yesterday and ran wk 7/1. All ok. Went well. Find the thought of...

Cold and miserable when we returned from Spain! Bit of post holiday blues ☹️😥 H...

Fergyfox13

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hoping this will shame me into getting back on track!

Wk6r2. Now had 3 practice runs and actually getting worse.Ok so my legs are tired and I'm out of breath but since I bailed out on the 1st practice I'm...

Wk6r2. Now had 3 practice runs and actually getting worse.Ok so my legs are tire...

PaddyD68

•7 years ago

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I did it! I’m a Graduate!

Woo hoo!! I did it, I’ve literally just completed W9R3, my final run and I feel fantastic. Thank you so much to everybody on this forum for all your wonderful...

Woo hoo!! I did it, I’ve literally just completed W9R3, my final run and I feel ...

Sadeskin

Graduate•7 years ago

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Learning about how I run

Hi everyone Since starting running over a month ago, I’ve been stuck on the injury couch after an overzealous sprint at the end of a week 2 run. Took myself...

Hi everyone Since starting running over a month ago, I’ve been stuck on the in...

Skelly23

•7 years ago

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Elephants ☹️

No R3wk7 for me yesterday, it was literally a Couch day with sore throat and feeling really poorly. I think I must have been trampled by an elephant when I...

No R3wk7 for me yesterday, it was literally a Couch day with sore throat and fee...

DBlou

•7 years ago

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Wk6 ✅

It’s official according to SM. I am a runner 🏃 go me. Took about 10 minutes for the legs to find their rhythm but even managed a PB of 7 mins 8 sec per km.

It’s official according to SM. I am a runner 🏃 go me. Took about 10 minutes for...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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Glasses in the Rain

Just finished W8R1, covering 4km in the pouring rain, and I LOVED IT! The run makes me too hot to worry about a little water, and I always wondered if I'd be a...

Just finished W8R1, covering 4km in the pouring rain, and I LOVED IT! The run ma...

Bobdbob

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated at last!!

I did it, I graduated this week and am so happy (and surprised I did it!). Thanks to everyone that has posted on here for keeping me motivated with your...

I did it, I graduated this week and am so happy (and surprised I did it!). Than...

RustyCogs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 done ..... yeah

So I’m officially a 🏃 runner never thought I’d say that. This wasn’t as bad as I expected and I think I found my upper running legs although the calves...

So I’m officially a 🏃 runner never thought I’d say that. This wasn’t as bad as ...

Amarigue1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Do I really love running or what?

It’s pouring, I’m having coffee with caffeine (I only drink decaf), I’m starting to buzz so there is only one thing to do, get my gear on and go for my W6R2 in...

It’s pouring, I’m having coffee with caffeine (I only drink decaf), I’m starting...

Pam_E

•7 years ago

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Flu anyone

After some advice, on Thursday I was walloped sideways by a flu bug. Now at 115kg I am not the smallest person but I lost Thursday afternoon and all day...

After some advice, on Thursday I was walloped sideways by a flu bug. Now at 115k...

dapsmith281

Graduate•7 years ago

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parkrun

I have been awake since 5am procrastinating about going out for a run. All the inner voices debating: it’s too dark, but you have hi-viz, arm & shoe lights;...

I have been awake since 5am procrastinating about going out for a run. All the i...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Week 10 and my first Park Run

Hi everyone I'm still going! This week I started a 5k to 10k app. I've done 3 runs, including a 30 minute yesterday and it all feels good! I'm doing my first...

Hi everyone I'm still going! This week I started a 5k to 10k app. I've done 3 ru...

hilsry

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running after an accident!

I am a 47 year old woman and have never run a day in my life. This app has been brilliant so far and I got to the start of week 4 when I had an accident (not...

I am a 47 year old woman and have never run a day in my life. This app has been ...

47Jane

•7 years ago

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Looking forward 😬

Starting week 8 tomorrow morning. In a bit nervous as my last run I found extremely hard at the last 10 mins and kept stopping and walking through it, but I...

Starting week 8 tomorrow morning. In a bit nervous as my last run I found extrem...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3r3

Well I've made it so far and not going to lie I've had to push myself to go straight out of the door when home from work in the dark.... but I did it and so...

Well I've made it so far and not going to lie I've had to push myself to go stra...

Kazzybe

Graduate•7 years ago

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Beautiful morning for Parkrun

Finally feel like I am getting somewhere. I started this program as my goal when I started Parkruns in April was to be able to run the whole 5k without...

Finally feel like I am getting somewhere. I started this program as my goal when...

Tasrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Whoop whoop!!!!!

Yay! I've gone and done it! I've graduated the couch to 5k. So pleased, proud and amazed that I have become a runner because of this very clever programme....

Yay! I've gone and done it! I've graduated the couch to 5k. So pleased, proud an...

Jayneyc

•7 years ago

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Wk9 R2 ... So very close!

Because I so want to graduate in the daylight it meant I had to get out and run after work again this evening in the dark. Still I was accompanied by fireworks...

Because I so want to graduate in the daylight it meant I had to get out and run ...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

9 Replies

How are we doing?

How are we all? Still looking to see some of my virtual buddies on the podium!

Debbie698

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Advice needed

So I was doing so well, completed W9R1 and all set to graduate but then became ill ☹️ I had a 3 day migraine so I've not been running for 9 days in total. I...

So I was doing so well, completed W9R1 and all set to graduate but then became i...

Melons1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5! I did it.

Completed week 5. When Sarah Milligan told me I wa going to run for 10 minutes I just thought. No way! From 8 minutes to 20 - ridiculous. But I did it....

Completed week 5. When Sarah Milligan told me I wa going to run for 10 minutes I...

SueLyle

•7 years ago

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Week 5 completed 🏃💪😃

Well, 5 weeks ago I could barely run a minute and today I ran 20 minutes without stopping 😮. I struggled with run 2 and was really apprehensive about run 3...

Well, 5 weeks ago I could barely run a minute and today I ran 20 minutes without...

Kelly_mounty

•7 years ago

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Week 7 is done 👌

Didn’t go for an early morning run today as I had a late night so decided to go out after work this evening as was keen to finish the week. It was busier on...

Didn’t go for an early morning run today as I had a late night so decided to go ...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 done💪

Well who would believe it ! I’m on week 5 starting Monday ! Having a quick look at what’s ahead I see the 3rd run is 20 mins no walking !! Now that scares me...

Well who would believe it ! I’m on week 5 starting Monday ! Having a quick look ...

pilquin

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Week 8 Run 2 in the bag

Week 1 done! Just about to start week 2.

Blitzed it!

Split pace

Park run

Back on track

Hoping this will shame me into getting back on track!

I did it! I’m a Graduate!

Learning about how I run

Elephants ☹️

Wk6 ✅

Glasses in the Rain

Graduated at last!!

Week 6 Run 3 done ..... yeah

Do I really love running or what?

Flu anyone

parkrun

Week 10 and my first Park Run

Running after an accident!

Looking forward 😬

W3r3

Beautiful morning for Parkrun

Whoop whoop!!!!!

Wk9 R2 ... So very close!

How are we doing?

Advice needed

Week 5! I did it.

Week 5 completed 🏃💪😃

Week 7 is done 👌

Week 4 done💪

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