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Taking a step back

I’ve not been able to run since last Monday and feel like I have lost momentum ☹️. However I went out today because I really wanted to run again. I’ve decided...

I’ve not been able to run since last Monday and feel like I have lost momentum ☹...

Not_giving_up

•6 years ago

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W7R2

I hadn’t run since Monday gone and as the ground and track still have either ice or snow I used the treadmill. I’m just managing 3.5K in 25 minutes. Going at...

I hadn’t run since Monday gone and as the ground and track still have either ice...

Scouser67

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week7 run 3

That’s week 7 all done and I feel ready for week 8. Great run on the beach today. Snow had all gone and the sun is shining. Feeling good 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😀😎👍🏃‍♀️

That’s week 7 all done and I feel ready for week 8. Great run on the beach today...

Burnhambeach

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well 1 day later minus the snow, just a little bit of slushyness and I amanged to kick week 5's ass. Maybe the 10 minutes I ran yesterday gave me confidence...

Well 1 day later minus the snow, just a little bit of slushyness and I amanged t...

bertiesugar

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to running

Hi im new to running and taking part in the green park challenge. Loving running

Hi im new to running and taking part in the green park challenge. Loving running...

tammysw_diamond

•6 years ago

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First post grad run

Tomorrow I plan to run my first post grad run using 5k+ podcast can I run strava too along with it

Tomorrow I plan to run my first post grad run using 5k+ podcast can I run strava...

Mcdon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r2 - last intervals done!

The gremlins may have stopped me from running yesterday by telling me it might be very icy in places, and where it wasn’t icy it’d be very wet - but today...

The gremlins may have stopped me from running yesterday by telling me it might b...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still so true...

This was on the radio earlier... Still so much wisdom in it. Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’97: Wear sunscreen. If I could offer you only one tip for...

This was on the radio earlier... Still so much wisdom in it. Ladies and Gentleme...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4R1 Ups and downs

W4R1 was a real challenge after the snowy ease of wk3. The first 5-min run coincided with a long, unrelenting hill and at 3 mins i fell back to a walk, almost...

W4R1 was a real challenge after the snowy ease of wk3. The first 5-min run coin...

Sarararara

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

Been a hit and miss week with the weather and not feeling quite tickety boo but out at 7am to start the final week. Ran the 30 minutes and by my Fitbit was...

Been a hit and miss week with the weather and not feeling quite tickety boo but ...

Sweatinglikeafatlass

•6 years ago

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W5R1 & Breathing

I redid run 1 of week 5 today as have missed over a week of the plan & worried about stepping up to next run....I’m still struggling a bit with breathing (slow...

I redid run 1 of week 5 today as have missed over a week of the plan & worried a...

WendyS25

•6 years ago

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Too slow?

Since I run by myself it's hard to judge whether my pace isn't too slow. I did w6r3 (25 minutes) today and I covered around 3k in those 25 minutes. This means...

Since I run by myself it's hard to judge whether my pace isn't too slow. I did w...

Lise89

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

So after a week of being snow-bound I asked advice about repeating Week 2 or just getting stuck in. Well I took the advice and got stuck in!!! At times it was...

So after a week of being snow-bound I asked advice about repeating Week 2 or jus...

SamanthaN

•6 years ago

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Time to stop skulking!

Have decided to change my user name from Fitter40s to DebJogsOn. Feel that I know you all enough now not to have to skulk behind a totally anonymous name and...

Have decided to change my user name from Fitter40s to DebJogsOn. Feel that I kno...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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After the snow...

Anyone else worried they will struggle to run having had the week off for the snow?!

Anyone else worried they will struggle to run having had the week off for the sn...

Seasidepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

My good lady graduated yesterday which gave me inspiration to start. Was going to wait till the snow went before I did, but woke up this morning and thought...

My good lady graduated yesterday which gave me inspiration to start. Was going t...

GRoy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1

Well the thaw has begun so finally safe to start W9 without risking broken bones. 6 days since my last run so feeling slightly apprehensive. Fear not, nailed...

Well the thaw has begun so finally safe to start W9 without risking broken bones...

Getfitjack

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slushy Sunday Run!

We'll despite the misty drizzle and slushy pavements it was a joy to be out there today. Not quite the lovely setting I've promised myself for Sunday Spring...

We'll despite the misty drizzle and slushy pavements it was a joy to be out ther...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9R3 - Graduation in mush!

Not as I imagined but hey I’ve done it 🙌. Probably one of the slowest runs ever and certainly the wettest feet wise, running in snow, slush and hidden puddles...

Not as I imagined but hey I’ve done it 🙌. Probably one of the slowest runs ever...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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At last, what an amazing ride

No, I didn’t do C25k on a bike but today, after everything, I finally did my W9r3 and have graduated! It was worth waiting for, and just goes to show- it may...

No, I didn’t do C25k on a bike but today, after everything, I finally did my W9r...

SW16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well, that was strange!

I ran 5k in 28 minutes this morning. Excuse the French, but WTF?! I had not run in 5 days because of snowmageddon and when I woke this morning to see the snow...

I ran 5k in 28 minutes this morning. Excuse the French, but WTF?! I had not run ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r2 done

Pushed myself out the door into the snow yesterday and did my overdue run. Ran over crunchy snow with no problems apart from my knees hurting for the first...

Pushed myself out the door into the snow yesterday and did my overdue run. Ran ...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest days

A cold and rainy start this morning in Derbyshire, however W2 R1 complete ! ✅ Do any of you ever skip a rest day? I’ve ran this morning, meaning my next...

A cold and rainy start this morning in Derbyshire, however W2 R1 complete ! ✅ ...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ice dodging graduate of 5k yippeeee

Never thought I could have done this. Thank you everyone for all your inspiration and encouragement. I've had a few days off due to the snow and the doubts...

Never thought I could have done this. Thank you everyone for all your inspiratio...

Fatflabtofitfab

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 next and dreading it for some unknown reason

I completed W5R2 yesterday and despite a little apprehension at first it was not as hard as I feared. W5R3 is booked for Tuesday and I will be doing it at...

I completed W5R2 yesterday and despite a little apprehension at first it was not...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

Just carry on?

Well I’ve had a week off running due to snow. I was just about to start Week 7. Now do I just jump in to the next run or go a week back?

Well I’ve had a week off running due to snow. I was just about to start Week 7. ...

TheRiddler8t2

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

So got up this morning feeling really positive so after a few days off not being able to run due to the weather I went out. It didn't start well the first run...

So got up this morning feeling really positive so after a few days off not being...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Running away from diabetes.

Hi all. I’m on week 4 run 2 and am great full for finding this forum. I’m a tread mill runner at the moment as I tried C25K a couple of years ago but it was...

Hi all. I’m on week 4 run 2 and am great full for finding this forum. I’m a tr...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

Morning all I completed W1R3 last Sunday, unfortunately the weather put a stop to my runs, but today I’m heading back out for my 1st run of week 2. Looking...

Morning all I completed W1R3 last Sunday, unfortunately the weather put a stop ...

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate run and supporting exercises question

I did the W9W2 this morning, and want to start on exercising on the other days to support my running...especially building up my stability, glutes and core....

I did the W9W2 this morning, and want to start on exercising on the other days t...

Vejo

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2018

Taking a step back

W7R2

Week7 run 3

Week 5 Run 3

New to running

First post grad run

W6r2 - last intervals done!

Still so true...

Wk4R1 Ups and downs

W9R1

W5R1 & Breathing

Too slow?

Week 3 Run 1

Time to stop skulking!

After the snow...

W1R1

W9R1

Slushy Sunday Run!

Wk9R3 - Graduation in mush!

At last, what an amazing ride

Well, that was strange!

W8r2 done

Rest days

Ice dodging graduate of 5k yippeeee

W5R3 next and dreading it for some unknown reason

Just carry on?

Week 2 run 3

Running away from diabetes.

W2R1

Penultimate run and supporting exercises question

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