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Wk1R3

Just completed this run and found it to be the hardest so far! My calf muscles were killing, my hip was aching and then my inner thighs joined in the pain....

Just completed this run and found it to be the hardest so far! My calf muscles w...

Josiejox3

•6 years ago

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Wk4 R3 Finally

Not been able to get out and complete week 4 because kids off school and icy weather so was feeling fed up. Managed to escape under the pretext of a walk...

Not been able to get out and complete week 4 because kids off school and icy wea...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 done!

Well just completed week 2 and roll on week 3

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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W4r2 - despite myself!

All through this week I’ve been really looking forward to today. Nothing in the diary, so I booked a (long overdue) haircut for first thing. That went well, so...

All through this week I’ve been really looking forward to today. Nothing in the ...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back Again. Week 1, Day 1.

Nearly 2 years ago I reached the final stages of the Couch 2 5k challenge. Unfortunately, after beginning to suffer pain in my feet and my thighs I was told by...

Nearly 2 years ago I reached the final stages of the Couch 2 5k challenge. Unfor...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 2run3

Well I can’t believe it I’ve just completed week 2 run 3 ... me actually running for 90 secs a time and feeling like I could keep going !! Never heard of but I...

Well I can’t believe it I’ve just completed week 2 run 3 ... me actually running...

Tibbz

Graduate•6 years ago

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Smashed it 👊🏻

Just got my best pb on my local park run. 29mins 17sec..... I’ll take that 😄🤪

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting again

I got myself up to a very comfortable 5k runner but due to loss of motivation and illness in past few months, I've lost a hell of a lot of my previous ability....

I got myself up to a very comfortable 5k runner but due to loss of motivation an...

Petemarch61

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 Done! Graduated!!!

Took a lot longer than 9 weeks but I've finally done it. Only managing about 4km in the 30 mins but that gives me something to work on from here.

Took a lot longer than 9 weeks but I've finally done it. Only managing about 4km...

Ruthy180

Graduate•6 years ago

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ERMAGHADERMAGHADERMAGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!!

LADIES...FEAST YOUR EYES!!!I...NEED...THESE...IF...THEY...ARE...THE...LAST...THING...I...EVER...BUY...I...NEEEED...THESE!!!!😍😍😍

LADIES...FEAST YOUR EYES!!!I...NEED...THESE...IF...THEY...ARE...THE...LAST...THI...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 6

Hi all, I’ve just found this group. I’ve got to week 6 - run 3 tomorrow. Sort of dreading it. I am no runner - in fact my Hubbie reckons he walks as fast as I...

Hi all, I’ve just found this group. I’ve got to week 6 - run 3 tomorrow. Sort of...

Sarahjo61

•6 years ago

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Newbie! Running for 1st time in 30 mins 😱

Hi there! I’m lisa, 34, hate exercise but determined to get healthy this year. Hubby bought me some running gear for xmas and I’ve about to put them on for the...

Hi there! I’m lisa, 34, hate exercise but determined to get healthy this year. H...

Lmhaden

•6 years ago

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Week 4

So me and my too girl friends started this couch to 5k four weeks ago so today is run 1 of week four let’s so how we do round Yeadon Tarn !

So me and my too girl friends started this couch to 5k four weeks ago so today i...

Deej89

•6 years ago

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Different result from gait analysis

So yesterday after much deliberation I went to a different running shop to buy some new running shoes. I’ve had a bad knee and been on the IC for ages, and now...

So yesterday after much deliberation I went to a different running shop to buy s...

AngeScott

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snails pace

Hi I graduated C25K weeks ago , but although I could run for 30 continuous minutes, I didn't actually run 5k. I run on the treadmill and manage to complete 3.5...

Hi I graduated C25K weeks ago , but although I could run for 30 continuous minut...

Phylliswin

•6 years ago

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W6 R2 with hubby

Well that was different! My hubby is super actual dooper fit so when he said he’d run with me today, I was a little worried I would have to push myself too...

Well that was different! My hubby is super actual dooper fit so when he said he’...

CatMo13

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2

Never thought I would be out running first thing on a Saturday morning ! Thoroughly enjoying this carry on. I run with my husband and as soon as I realized I...

Never thought I would be out running first thing on a Saturday morning ! Thoroug...

Intheshed

Graduate•6 years ago

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It’s lovely...

Running on holiday is a joyful experience that has only revealed itself to me over the past year. Cold and bright in Northumberland. My favourite conditions...

Running on holiday is a joyful experience that has only revealed itself to me ov...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R3 ..and this little piggy went WOOHOO!

Morning, did it. That’s it really . 😂 Sun was shining, beautiful actually . Legs were back to normal...did it during my park run and kinda felt like an...

Morning, did it. That’s it really . 😂 Sun was shining, beautiful actually . Le...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Couldn’t do it! I saw my Physio and need to drop back a week and rest a bit. Some muscle damage in my right calf but onwards and upwards! And ice!

Couldn’t do it! I saw my Physio and need to drop back a week and rest a bit. Som...

markchilds

•6 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag . Week 7 I am coming for YOU

Hi all week 6 run 3 done . With 3 miles under the belt ... feeling great . For anyone starting this week it’s not as bad as you think before hand . ( well most...

Hi all week 6 run 3 done . With 3 miles under the belt ... feeling great . For a...

ped82

•6 years ago

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Couch 2 5k

Just completed week 1 3 runs wernt so bad looking forward to week 2

Miami143

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!

Me and my husband managed to complete week 5 run 3 last night! Neither of us wanted to be the first to stop and we managed to push through to the end! Week 6...

Me and my husband managed to complete week 5 run 3 last night! Neither of us wan...

Bsav

•6 years ago

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Week 9, Run 3, ... I graduated!

It took about 12 weeks but I got there in the end. This morning’s graduation run was more of a mental challenge than a physical one. In the back of my mind...

It took about 12 weeks but I got there in the end. This morning’s graduation ru...

Sigered

Graduate•6 years ago

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A few things I’ve learnt

After a few stops and starts this year due to illness I’ve just started week three. There are a few things I’ve learnt due to my age and lack of fitness along...

After a few stops and starts this year due to illness I’ve just started week thr...

Queeny1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

So did W2R1 on Monday didn’t feel too bad after but have had really bad aches and pain in my knees and right leg since, haven’t felt able to run since and am...

So did W2R1 on Monday didn’t feel too bad after but have had really bad aches an...

Deewalk

•6 years ago

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Smug alert: I did it! 25 min running!

After a difficult week 6 when I had to redo run 2 because it didn't go well, I have just completed run 3 and run for 25 mins! Really pleased - never thought I...

After a difficult week 6 when I had to redo run 2 because it didn't go well, I h...

Katkin68

•6 years ago

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First post graduation run

Morning All 😊 So...this was my first run off app with no audio telling me i might be feeling tired..blah blah blah...i set my audio stats on runkeeper to...

Morning All 😊 So...this was my first run off app with no audio telling me i mig...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Frustrated...

I’m frustrated for two reasons - firstly I bust my ankle two weeks ago and it’s been so sore - I stopped running as it just wasn’t practical (was on w3r1 and...

I’m frustrated for two reasons - firstly I bust my ankle two weeks ago and it’s ...

Runmitch42

Graduate•6 years ago

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At least it’s flat and dry! W3R3

A day off work means I could get my 3rd run done in the nick of time and start my W4 run this weekend. Feeling nervous about what’s in store for me in W4!!...

A day off work means I could get my 3rd run done in the nick of time and start m...

alikayV

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Wk1R3

Wk4 R3 Finally

Wk2 done!

W4r2 - despite myself!

Back Again. Week 1, Day 1.

Week 2run3

Smashed it 👊🏻

Starting again

Week 9 Run 3 Done! Graduated!!!

ERMAGHADERMAGHADERMAGHAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!!!!!!

Week 6

Newbie! Running for 1st time in 30 mins 😱

Week 4

Different result from gait analysis

Snails pace

W6 R2 with hubby

W3R2

It’s lovely...

W6R3 ..and this little piggy went WOOHOO!

W5R3

Week 6 in the bag . Week 7 I am coming for YOU

Couch 2 5k

Week 5 run 3 done!

Week 9, Run 3, ... I graduated!

A few things I’ve learnt

W2R1

Smug alert: I did it! 25 min running!

First post graduation run

Frustrated...

At least it’s flat and dry! W3R3

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