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Week 3

Any tips for week 3 , first run tomorrow the 3 mins part is making me nervous , god knows how I'll get to 30.....

Any tips for week 3 , first run tomorrow the 3 mins part is making me nervous , ...

GM32

•6 years ago

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Week 3

Any tips for week 3 , first run tomorrow the 3 mins part is making me nervous , god knows how I'll get to 30.....

Any tips for week 3 , first run tomorrow the 3 mins part is making me nervous , ...

GM32

•6 years ago

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W7R1 Feeling like a proper runner! 😁

Fab run this evening in the sunshine - so many runners of varying abilities out on the beach path, it felt quite chummy! App behaved itself, music was great,...

Fab run this evening in the sunshine - so many runners of varying abilities out ...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 wow!

I was so not feeling this today! I found W2R1 very hard but wow I did it again!! I am feeling very anxious about W3 though! I am really struggling and im not...

I was so not feeling this today! I found W2R1 very hard but wow I did it again!!...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to stsrt

Well I really need a rocket underneath me to move. It hasn’t always been like this , ( I have previously run 2 marathons) but age, lifestyle lack of routine (...

Well I really need a rocket underneath me to move. It hasn’t always been like th...

Amykate14

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week six, run two semi completed...

I thought the first run of week six was hard, but that one I at least finished. The run today did not go so well. Well, my knees were fine, and my legs were...

I thought the first run of week six was hard, but that one I at least finished. ...

Nenenene

Graduate•6 years ago

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Frustrating - Single Parent Syndrome!

I did week 2 Run 1 on Sunday and was due to run again yesterday, but I had a rare night out with work colleagues. Thought I would run today, bit my son hurt...

I did week 2 Run 1 on Sunday and was due to run again yesterday, but I had a rar...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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British Heart Foundation

Myself & a couple of friends have signed up to run the British Heart Foundation MyMarathon during May. (26.2 miles) By the time May arrives, I shall be on...

Myself & a couple of friends have signed up to run the British Heart Foundation ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

Yay, I’ve completed W2R1!! 😁 Does anyone have any advice on something to carry iPhone7plus in whilst running. It’s pretty big and wondered if it fits in those...

Yay, I’ve completed W2R1!! 😁 Does anyone have any advice on something to carry ...

Zippy77

•6 years ago

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Help

Hi everyone, looking for some help and advice. Recently started couch to 5k but have been struggling with painful shins. Then tonight I attempted week 2 run 3...

Hi everyone, looking for some help and advice. Recently started couch to 5k but ...

Bluebottlewings

•6 years ago

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Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who told me to run slower. I was repeating W1 R1 today and I did it without stopping in the 90 second breaks for the first time. Yay!!!

Thank you to everyone who told me to run slower. I was repeating W1 R1 today and...

LoonyLoo

•6 years ago

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W3R2

That was harder in the sunshine!!!! Scorchio ☀️☀️☀️ Still did it thou - albeit the slowest pace since I started!!! Looking forward to completing week 3 on...

That was harder in the sunshine!!!! Scorchio ☀️☀️☀️ Still did it thou - albeit ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbie W2 R2

Evening all After completing week 1 four times just to make sure I was ready I moved to week 2 surprised myself as I haven’t found it too bad - however any...

Evening all After completing week 1 four times just to make sure I was ready I ...

hels189

•6 years ago

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W3 R1

What a difference a week makes. Maybe it’s because of the sun. But I actually enjoyed that run. I long to be one of those people who looks forward to going for...

What a difference a week makes. Maybe it’s because of the sun. But I actually en...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

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Back on track week 9!

After 3 days full of sinus problems, I felt better today and back up to 80% so I’ve just fit in W9R1 running along the Tees. Hopefully I’ll squeeze run 2 in...

After 3 days full of sinus problems, I felt better today and back up to 80% so I...

Tasha99

Graduate•6 years ago

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100km for Abel

It's just been rain, rain and more rain this week, rather annoying for MrPsycho and myself as we're both off this week (just spending time as a couple) and the...

It's just been rain, rain and more rain this week, rather annoying for MrPsycho ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beginner - How do you feel post run and into the next day?

Hi! Myself and the wife have just started this program and are really excited to get on with it. I am 32, 5ft 10 and 225lb. I’m classed as obese and have...

Hi! Myself and the wife have just started this program and are really excited to...

Xhale2007

•6 years ago

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W2R2 in the sun

Hot today! But my hip was fine - my ankle seemed to be feeling the strain this time - I feel like it needs to strengthen. My friend is off on hols so I will...

Hot today! But my hip was fine - my ankle seemed to be feeling the strain this t...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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If you are doubting yourself, read this!

I started C25K last year in October and struggled through injuries and bad weather but managed to graduate in January. Today I marked my 61st birthday with a...

I started C25K last year in October and struggled through injuries and bad weath...

Boxergo

•6 years ago

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W1Plod3 AGAIN

Well I have completed week 1 3 for the third time and it was still hard tonight, but I think that had something to do with the temperature again today. May do...

Well I have completed week 1 3 for the third time and it was still hard tonight,...

Tigger1306

•6 years ago

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Getting Out!

W1R1 well, today was the day.. part 2! the first attempt was a shambles! i was way too cocky and ran too fast, after 2 jogs i was nearly sick and had to stop....

W1R1 well, today was the day.. part 2! the first attempt was a shambles! i was w...

Henshaw21

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W2 R2 and ill!

So yeah, I’m currently at work and feel horrendous. Sore throat and cold really kicking in and quite honestly don’t feel up for tonights run. What would...

So yeah, I’m currently at work and feel horrendous. Sore throat and cold really ...

Matt__

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Week 4 coming up

Just finished W3R3, seems a big jump to W4, I assume there is method to the madness? Any advice from those that have gone before?

Just finished W3R3, seems a big jump to W4, I assume there is method to the madn...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gait analysis? Not in Spain....

I KNOW there are posts on gait analysis on here, but I have two questions that I can't find the answers to. 1) When you've had the analysis done, how do you...

I KNOW there are posts on gait analysis on here, but I have two questions that I...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gait analysis? Not in Spain....

I KNOW there are posts on gait analysis on here, but I have two questions that I can't find the answers to. 1) When you've had the analysis done, how do you...

I KNOW there are posts on gait analysis on here, but I have two questions that I...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Blooming midges

Run 7/2 First time ran when warm . Had to stop for about a minute to cough up unwanted protein, hard to keep up a regular breathing pattern negotiating clouds...

Run 7/2 First time ran when warm . Had to stop for about a minute to cough up u...

Runningroni

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

Well it wasn’t as bad as I thought!! I struggled a bit near the end but I did do it so I’m feeling quite proud of myself 😊 here’s to the next one!!

Well it wasn’t as bad as I thought!! I struggled a bit near the end but I did do...

Serribee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K newbie

I have completed weeks 1&2, run 2 of week 3 tomorrow. This is part of my plan to look after myself..realised I carefully plan for family, horse and dogs to be...

I have completed weeks 1&2, run 2 of week 3 tomorrow. This is part of my plan to...

KateJaneW

•6 years ago

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Fitness Tracker

Sorry if it’s been asked lots before but which do people prefer - map my fitness or Strava? Need to track distance covered as I’ve signed up for the BHF my...

Sorry if it’s been asked lots before but which do people prefer - map my fitness...

Sarah5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Keep on running, keep on hiding, one fine day yada yada come on sing along

So... I’ve completed week three. I’m proud but mainly relieved. Also apprehensive for the 3 and 5 min runs coming up in week four....

So... I’ve completed week three. I’m proud but mainly relieved. Also apprehensiv...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Week 3

Week 3

W7R1 Feeling like a proper runner! 😁

W2R2 wow!

Start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to stsrt

Week six, run two semi completed...

Frustrating - Single Parent Syndrome!

British Heart Foundation

W2R1

Help

Thank you!

W3R2

Newbie W2 R2

W3 R1

Back on track week 9!

100km for Abel

Beginner - How do you feel post run and into the next day?

W2R2 in the sun

If you are doubting yourself, read this!

W1Plod3 AGAIN

Getting Out!

W2 R2 and ill!

Week 4 coming up

Gait analysis? Not in Spain....

Gait analysis? Not in Spain....

Blooming midges

W3R1

Couch to 5K newbie

Fitness Tracker

Keep on running, keep on hiding, one fine day yada yada come on sing along

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