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Loving those yellow Sun's!

Who would have thought that so much pleasure could be gained by opening an app and gazing at those little sun's! When I am feeling miserable I find myself...

Who would have thought that so much pleasure could be gained by opening an app a...

Br0ughd3rg

Graduate•7 years ago

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The absolute joy of being in this for the long haul (and with all of you)

Ever since this post, my running journey has continued to be difficult. https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/135263804/jelly-legs.-and-arms. Anaemia and...

Ever since this post, my running journey has continued to be difficult. https:/...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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Poorly 😐

After smashing week7run3 I was really looking forward to the challenges of week 8 however my head/body have different plans. I seem to have some kind of virus...

After smashing week7run3 I was really looking forward to the challenges of week ...

Angellw7y

Graduate•7 years ago

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When will it happen?!

I have written on here so many times about how rubbish I feel about myself again and how I cannot get my mind back into couch 2 5k for any length of time. I...

I have written on here so many times about how rubbish I feel about myself again...

AaronR

•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 completed !!!!😃

Good afternoon my lovelies well I cannot believe I’m here 7wks under my belt !!! And running for 25 mins and feeling so comfortable running it 😃😃😃 oh my...

Good afternoon my lovelies well I cannot believe I’m here 7wks under my belt !!!...

Marv2312

•7 years ago

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Missing It!

WOW!! I have the running bug.. because I am itching to get back out there already!! Due to scheduling conflict.. I won't be able to run until Saturday! I...

WOW!! I have the running bug.. because I am itching to get back out there alread...

vlmiller1225

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 run1

Wow! I did it! After struggling a bit through week 7 I actually managed to run (albeit very slowly) for 28mins. Mind you, the environs helped 😜 and there...

Wow! I did it! After struggling a bit through week 7 I actually managed to run ...

Newrunnerliz

Graduate•7 years ago

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Autumn leaves

On week 9 run 2 and had forgotten how much fun it is to run through crunchy leaves! There were a few places on today's run that were just right, really took my...

On week 9 run 2 and had forgotten how much fun it is to run through crunchy leav...

neddytime

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice please!

I've just completed week 6. I'm going on holiday on Saturday for 10 days. I won't be able to run while I'm there, it's a trekking holiday so not being lazy but...

I've just completed week 6. I'm going on holiday on Saturday for 10 days. I won'...

Beckygreen

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 done

It's the big one next.😬

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 Complete!

Over the moon with today I’ve not ran in almost 3wks following an car crash the first 3 min was tough the first 5min wasn’t to bad then the second 3 was hard...

Over the moon with today I’ve not ran in almost 3wks following an car crash the ...

gavmc

•7 years ago

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Advice

Just joined so hello to everyone, I am walking 5k in 40 mins dont know if this is good or not?? Any advice??

Just joined so hello to everyone, I am walking 5k in 40 mins dont know if this i...

BOWLER-21

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 done...

Good morning everyone. Well after a 9 day break again (not by choice) I got up this morning and decided that sinus pain or not, heavy head or not, endless...

Good morning everyone. Well after a 9 day break again (not by choice) I got up t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Finally got run two done after a few days off in isolation after radiation treatment. Hurt my knee on the last run, so I had a chance to rest up, which was...

Finally got run two done after a few days off in isolation after radiation treat...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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Change of scenery!!

That was amazing!! Decided to have a wee route change today for W5 run 2! I drove just 5 mins and parked at leisure centre and went around cliff top path and...

That was amazing!! Decided to have a wee route change today for W5 run 2! I drov...

Sarakc

Graduate•7 years ago

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About to head out for W4R3 after almost 3wks off

I was involved in a car crash and ended up with bruised hip and ribs and couldn’t run to save my life 🙈😂 but feeling better now so gonna try and pick up...

I was involved in a car crash and ended up with bruised hip and ribs and couldn’...

gavmc

•7 years ago

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1st Attempt

Hi all firstly huge respect to you all. Running is my Nemesis! I attempted my 1st coach to 5k yesterday and I found it so difficult sadly I couldn't complete...

Hi all firstly huge respect to you all. Running is my Nemesis! I attempted my 1s...

fitbyjuly

•7 years ago

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Heavy morning legs!

Just completed W8R3 and have switched to morning runs now that the clocks have gone back. My legs feel heavier than when I used to run in the evening. Any...

Just completed W8R3 and have switched to morning runs now that the clocks have g...

Nickycatwoman

Graduate•7 years ago

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Only able to run 2 days

Hi guys, i completed the programme 2 weeks ago. My work Patten has now changed and due to this I'm only able to run 2 days a week. Will this effect my fitness...

Hi guys, i completed the programme 2 weeks ago. My work Patten has now changed a...

Cooper79

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2R1 - Does it get easier?

Hi Everyone, I’m 49 and desperate to get fit and slimmer before my 50th in May next year. Always hated running but am a fond Walker and like cycling but these...

Hi Everyone, I’m 49 and desperate to get fit and slimmer before my 50th in May n...

feebe

•7 years ago

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She’s gone.....

So I ran...with a heavy heart & a head full of sadness but I ran...just a short one this morning...I chose the comforting voice of Mr Smooth.....& the dreaded...

So I ran...with a heavy heart & a head full of sadness but I ran...just a short ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

55 Replies

Tips for returning to running post partum?

Hello lovely runners! I completed c25k a couple of years ago and found I LOVE running - went on to run cross-country and fell-running up to half marathon...

Hello lovely runners! I completed c25k a couple of years ago and found I LOVE r...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•7 years ago

14 Replies

Thank you

I just did my W9R3 run and if I think back to the last week in August I would never have thought I would do it. My run today was uneventful and I don't want to...

I just did my W9R3 run and if I think back to the last week in August I would ne...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow! Week 3 is tough

Just did the first run of week three and found it tough but will keep going. It’s probably because I only do two runs a week 🙄 but I go to a gym class once a...

Just did the first run of week three and found it tough but will keep going. It’...

FitV

•7 years ago

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25 minutes! At 19C!

Still here on the Costa del Sol. Temp was 19C at sunrise this morning. I’ve completed Week 6 while staying here as well as walking about 10 km every day! The...

Still here on the Costa del Sol. Temp was 19C at sunrise this morning. I’ve comp...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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Week 7 - DONE!

Morning Runners - Just a little update, Week 7 is now complete....and will start commencing Week 8 tomorrow. Happy Days.... Heeeeeey (Fonzy voice!)

Morning Runners - Just a little update, Week 7 is now complete....and will start...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Five words I thought I'd never say 'I'm off for a run'

Started the couch tp 5k app on Monday 30th October and have done two runs so far. I just can't believe it! I'm severely overweight but am using the app for a...

Started the couch tp 5k app on Monday 30th October and have done two runs so far...

TracePot75

•7 years ago

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WK6R2

Run 2 done. I found first couple of minutes a bit of a struggle, then I found my mojo and when SM told me 10 minutes was up I couldn't believe it, 3 minutes...

Run 2 done. I found first couple of minutes a bit of a struggle, then I found my...

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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New beginnings

Hello everyone Milestone birthdays have a lot to answer for! Sixty last January and determined to go into old age as healthily as possible. I donated a kidney...

Hello everyone Milestone birthdays have a lot to answer for! Sixty last January...

Imeviesgranny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week3 R1

Can't believe I jogged for 3 minutes, lbeit snail jogging. Will be 60 in late December my best present to myself would be to complete this. Fingers crossed!

Can't believe I jogged for 3 minutes, lbeit snail jogging. Will be 60 in late De...

Camalota

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2017

Loving those yellow Sun's!

The absolute joy of being in this for the long haul (and with all of you)

Poorly 😐

When will it happen?!

Week 7 Run 3 completed !!!!😃

Missing It!

Week 8 run1

Autumn leaves

Advice please!

Week 5 Run 2 done

Week 4 Complete!

Advice

Week 6 Run 1 done...

Week 6 Run 2

Change of scenery!!

About to head out for W4R3 after almost 3wks off

1st Attempt

Heavy morning legs!

Only able to run 2 days

Wk2R1 - Does it get easier?

She’s gone.....

Tips for returning to running post partum?

Thank you

Wow! Week 3 is tough

25 minutes! At 19C!

Week 7 - DONE!

Five words I thought I'd never say 'I'm off for a run'

WK6R2

New beginnings

Week3 R1

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