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Week 4 done!!!

I was dreading today’s run and had to force myself to go out, so glad I did, I felt so much stronger - the last set of 5 minutes hurt but it was a nice hurt...

I was dreading today’s run and had to force myself to go out, so glad I did, I f...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 completed. Unbelievable ❤️

Just completed wk4 and still can’t believe it. It definitely got easier as the week went on. I am so chuffed. 63, overweight and never run before. I am loving...

Just completed wk4 and still can’t believe it. It definitely got easier as the w...

yellowsandy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Really thought I was going to be running in the rain this morning, as it was lashing at the window at 5.15am (yes I know, eurgh, early) but by the time we got...

Really thought I was going to be running in the rain this morning, as it was las...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

Well today is the day I start the 25 min runs. Found a new place to run, a park near to me and checked it out this morning so it’s 5 times round the park for...

Well today is the day I start the 25 min runs. Found a new place to run, a park...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 left but tweaked back

On Monday did run 2 of week 4 and was feeling a bit downbeat as didn’t feel it went as well as my first run of week 4. But Wednesday when I was planning to...

On Monday did run 2 of week 4 and was feeling a bit downbeat as didn’t feel it w...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed not defeated!

So today was going to be R2W2 but due to chest infection and vertigo I was unsure wether to do it. I finished a nightshift at 7am this morning and had planned...

So today was going to be R2W2 but due to chest infection and vertigo I was unsur...

Stellie

•6 years ago

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W2r1 in the bag

Had a bit of illness this week stopped play but got up this morning and did my first wk2 90 seconds, not saying it was easy but it was actually OK. Bit.fresh...

Had a bit of illness this week stopped play but got up this morning and did my f...

Gffox32

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W9

So just finished w9r2 so 1 to go. Cant believe ive made it this far and cant wait to graduate. Debating signing up for Southend 10K in October?x

So just finished w9r2 so 1 to go. Cant believe ive made it this far and cant wai...

AngieSAustin

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fit at 50

Today’s my 50th birthday.....a momentous occasion in itself but I have something else to celebrate today. I have completed W5R3 this morning and am absolutely...

Today’s my 50th birthday.....a momentous occasion in itself but I have something...

AngieW1968

Graduate•6 years ago

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Better running

Strength and flex podcasts really helping me to feel stronger & fitter for running 🏃 Looking forward to W6 R2 tomorrow 😀

Strength and flex podcasts really helping me to feel stronger & fitter for runni...

Rebecca12

•6 years ago

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Week9 Run3

Made it! Relaxed and slow. I waited for MJ to tell me how long rather than clock watching and I almost enjoyed it. Now.... consolidate... then pace or...

Made it! Relaxed and slow. I waited for MJ to tell me how long rather than clock...

Runninginsingapore

•6 years ago

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W1R2 - locking yourself out your house

Well I spent the whole of yesterday looking forward to getting back out there. I felt like all my anxiety over how I looked to other people just disappeared...

Well I spent the whole of yesterday looking forward to getting back out there. I...

Fairydust777

Graduate•6 years ago

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Raindrops

Do you all run when it’s raining or am I just a wimp?!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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W9R3 Next

So after almost 9 weeks I’m approaching the final run. I have managed to get to 5k in 30 mins and look back at my disbelief of ever being able to run for 5...

So after almost 9 weeks I’m approaching the final run. I have managed to get to...

PGodSim

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heart Attack

Hi there On Tuesday I had a heart attack and now have a stent. Can I run 5k in the future? Berry

Hi there On Tuesday I had a heart attack and now have a stent. Can I run 5k in t...

Beresford

•6 years ago

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Week 3 complete !

Well I've done it, at one point didn't think I would 😊 Had to strap my left knee as it had been hurting since r2. Got two day rest now before starting w4 hope...

Well I've done it, at one point didn't think I would 😊 Had to strap my left kne...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R1

I think that’s the my first run in 25 years. Felt bloody awful half way through but stuck with it and yes I feel better if not in body definitely in spirit....

I think that’s the my first run in 25 years. Felt bloody awful half way through ...

Chris73G

•6 years ago

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Gulp

Gulp. About to repeat W5R3. My toughest run yet. Husb coming this time as encouragement. Will be trying to conjure up that great post-run feeling to get me...

Gulp. About to repeat W5R3. My toughest run yet. Husb coming this time as encour...

Boolee

•6 years ago

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W1r1

W1r1 done this morning can’t say I enjoyed it. I think I need to try paths instead of a natural walkway around our nature reserve. I’ll try it again tho. 😊

W1r1 done this morning can’t say I enjoyed it. I think I need to try paths inste...

Bagpuss57

•6 years ago

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W6R2 relaxed but chilly

I enjoyed W6R2. I relaxed and tootled along wearing gloves, woolly hat and (ahem) a vest under my t shirt and fleece. Going to take 2 rest days before ta dah...

I enjoyed W6R2. I relaxed and tootled along wearing gloves, woolly hat and (ahem...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W4R1

I’ve learnt a lot over the first few weeks and was pleased to get W4R1 under the belt. I had got into a nice routine but this week shook things up and I had to...

I’ve learnt a lot over the first few weeks and was pleased to get W4R1 under the...

CJDavies

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk1complete

Just finished wk1, but knees are hurting, hope it settles down, I want to get going on wk2.

Just finished wk1, but knees are hurting, hope it settles down, I want to get go...

Hart69

•6 years ago

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W1R3 Complete

So far so good, fingers crossed for next week. Suspect it might be a struggle though 😬

So far so good, fingers crossed for next week. Suspect it might be a struggle th...

NannyLinda77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restless on Rest Days

Is anyone else finding they get itchy feet on rest days. What on earth has happened to me!? I’m spend much of my time at the moment looking forward to my next...

Is anyone else finding they get itchy feet on rest days. What on earth has happe...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done ✅

Just completed W3.. Actually looking forward to W4! Feeling much more confident in my abilities .. starting to believe I’ll be running 5k by the end of this...

Just completed W3.. Actually looking forward to W4! Feeling much more confident ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5r3

Can't believe I did it. Wasn't half as bad as I thought it would be

Kerryf

Graduate•6 years ago

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Huffin n puffin up dem hills! 😰

Decided on a different route for today's run (w8r1) as fed up of the busy park I usually run in, so did a route in and around some nearby woods and quiet...

Decided on a different route for today's run (w8r1) as fed up of the busy park I...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

Week5 run3

Well, I’d built it up a bit in my head but was determined to run this morning, with my daughter again, as she is down early for her birthday this weekend....

Well, I’d built it up a bit in my head but was determined to run this morning, w...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back in chilly Scotland... W3R1

Back on the trails again...and realising that it's a mind game! If I 'run' up on the out I get a nice run down the second half! Love how Michael Johnson...

Back on the trails again...and realising that it's a mind game! If I 'run' up on...

Katwpg

•6 years ago

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Graduate today.

Wow cannot believe I've done this. I have to admit only when I reached week 9 I actually thought im starting to enjoy it.. thanks so much for the support on...

Wow cannot believe I've done this. I have to admit only when I reached week 9 I ...

Sweet_givenchy

Graduate•6 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Week 4 done!!!

Wk4 completed. Unbelievable ❤️

W6R2

W6R3

Week 4 run 3 left but tweaked back

Disappointed not defeated!

W2r1 in the bag

W9

Fit at 50

Better running

Week9 Run3

W1R2 - locking yourself out your house

Raindrops

W9R3 Next

Heart Attack

Week 3 complete !

W1R1

Gulp

W1r1

W6R2 relaxed but chilly

W4R1

Wk1complete

W1R3 Complete

Restless on Rest Days

Week 3 done ✅

W5r3

Huffin n puffin up dem hills! 😰

Week5 run3

Back in chilly Scotland... W3R1

Graduate today.

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