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Awesome

Well that’s number 3 week 1 done and dusted and ooh so enjoyable even the walk home in the pouring rain couldn’t dampen my spirits! Have a super awesome...

Well that’s number 3 week 1 done and dusted and ooh so enjoyable even the walk h...

paddyh810

•6 years ago

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Week 5

Just gone into week 5 and done my first run. Found it alright, struggled a bit on the last one but managed to push through. Had a look at the next couple of...

Just gone into week 5 and done my first run. Found it alright, struggled a bit o...

Oliviaajackson17

•6 years ago

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W1 R3

Just completed week 1 run 3 and it felt harder today. Run 2 was such a buzz and, although i feel good now I've finished, this run definitely didn't have the...

Just completed week 1 run 3 and it felt harder today. Run 2 was such a buzz and,...

MamaHogg

•6 years ago

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Getting there slowly..😊

Did a slow 5k earlier, odd interval here and there, all good! Ah, that's better! Perked me up!😊 As I slowed to my cool down walk a guy came along side who...

Did a slow 5k earlier, odd interval here and there, all good! Ah, that's better!...

davelinks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pain in the hips

On week 1 did 2nd run Tuesday. Working away bored & alone in hotel yesterday, Went for a walk was out 45 mins. Today my hips are so painful. Want to complete...

On week 1 did 2nd run Tuesday. Working away bored & alone in hotel yesterday, We...

Becca68

•6 years ago

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First Sign of Bluebells

After a rather epic run on Tuesday, I decided that today was a 5k sort of day. This meant choosing a different route than my usual selection, and I was so glad...

After a rather epic run on Tuesday, I decided that today was a 5k sort of day. T...

Razouski

•6 years ago

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🤷‍♀️ just one more

One more run then I have graduated, I should be really chuffed with myself I don’t know why I keep putting this off 🤷‍♀️ Last week did 2x9 week runs they...

One more run then I have graduated, I should be really chuffed with myself I ...

Jen58

•6 years ago

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Fellow Canadians - anyone else about to cry at the forecast??

Seriously though.... MORE SNOW!? I honestly could cry if I think too hard about it... I am SO done with winter. We are a full 10 degrees below seasonal and...

Seriously though.... MORE SNOW!? I honestly could cry if I think too hard about...

Amandana

•6 years ago

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Frustrated!!

So disillusioned. Was doing so well and got to week 4. Just got back from holiday and can’t run 90 seconds! Feel I need to start again!

So disillusioned. Was doing so well and got to week 4. Just got back from holida...

Lal58

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Left turns.....

I just did my first post graduate run and thought I would continue with week 9 but go a different route, and that was fine. I was tired, but completed it....

I just did my first post graduate run and thought I would continue with week ...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does anyone have a Garmin or Polar?

I really want to invest in a watch in the next few weeks that will track how far I’m running. Does anyone have a Garmin or Polar? I’ve read loads online and...

I really want to invest in a watch in the next few weeks that will track how far...

lisavic4439

•6 years ago

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Wow didn’t have to stop!!

Just finshed w5r2 thanks to the lovely Jo Wiley reminding me it’s mire mind over matter!!

Just finshed w5r2 thanks to the lovely Jo Wiley reminding me it’s mire mind over...

Samnev

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Hi, let me introduce myself, my name is Jackie. I have tried to run using different methods over the last few years but always given up or found a reason not...

Hi, let me introduce myself, my name is Jackie. I have tried to run using diffe...

Jacks66

•6 years ago

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Abort Abort Abort

What a disaster that was. I planned to do Wk6 Run3 on the treadmill whilst my boys were swimming. Remembered everything except doing the front pocket of my...

What a disaster that was. I planned to do Wk6 Run3 on the treadmill whilst my bo...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week One, Run One! (kit advice too, please)

I'm going to do my first run this evening after work! I'm a little nervous just *typing* that but I'm going to channel that energy into something much more...

I'm going to do my first run this evening after work! I'm a little nervous just ...

lrparsnip

•6 years ago

24 Replies

What are your fav running trackers?

I’d like to know how far I’m running. And track my progress. What are your fav (preferably free/cheap) trackers and why? Thanks ☀️

I’d like to know how far I’m running. And track my progress. What are your fav (...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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W1R2 Took it slower- success!

First run I was feeling pretty wiped by the last run, so today I took the last 3 run sections just that little more relaxed and I got through the whole process...

First run I was feeling pretty wiped by the last run, so today I took the last 3...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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W1R3 Done

Week 1 done and feel quite pleased with myself for doing this. Can't wait to get stuck into week 2.

Week 1 done and feel quite pleased with myself for doing this. Can't wait to get...

Shazzaroo1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run3

In the words of Billy Ocean when the going get tough, the tough get going and today’s run was by far the toughest one I’ve done. When MJ said I’d only done 5...

In the words of Billy Ocean when the going get tough, the tough get going and to...

Madsimmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 - Need to stay positive

Week 2 Run 2 done last night, this time both my boys came along to keep me going. There really are some little victories. My cardio system is improving all...

Week 2 Run 2 done last night, this time both my boys came along to keep me going...

Matt-78

•6 years ago

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Week 9 - last week best week?

I finally managed to finish week 8 on Wednesday- starting off the run outside but the awful weather ( cold and very wet) drove me inside to my comfort station...

I finally managed to finish week 8 on Wednesday- starting off the run outside bu...

Margoblue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Week 2 Run 1 done 🏃🏽‍♀️ changed my route, but too hilly but still completed! Will have to take my 3rd run into next week due to work!

Week 2 Run 1 done 🏃🏽‍♀️ changed my route, but too hilly but still completed! W...

Emmer88

•6 years ago

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Feeling daunted

Starting week2 today. I just can’t seem to get into a routine for this to become habitual. How do you all manage to fit everything in?

Starting week2 today. I just can’t seem to get into a routine for this to become...

Laurarees

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W4R2

Never thought I would get to this point so chuffed that I am here :-) Struggled with run 1 this week and had to stop for 30 seconds in my second 5 minute...

Never thought I would get to this point so chuffed that I am here :-) Struggl...

Elaine247

•6 years ago

4 Replies

How many days in between and winter days

Hi all. Can’t believe I’ve just run for 20 mins! I’m almost 53 and was always last in school races and NEVER picked for the team. I’m absolutely thrilled with...

Hi all. Can’t believe I’ve just run for 20 mins! I’m almost 53 and was always la...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 - Done!

When I woke up yesterday morning it was pouring with rain. Knowing that I was planned to do my second run I stared forlornly out of the window with my heart...

When I woke up yesterday morning it was pouring with rain. Knowing that I was pl...

LadyP79

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Saying goodbye to W4 with Postman Pat!

Today’s w4 r3 was interesting! My data had ran out on my phone so my normal choice of the upbeat indie station on Amazon music was not an option. Most of the...

Today’s w4 r3 was interesting! My data had ran out on my phone so my normal choi...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Jogger or cat?

Did my week 8 run 1 yesterday and didn't really fancy it . Think it's because I can't believe I'm running for 28mins and my brain is convinced I'll fail. First...

Did my week 8 run 1 yesterday and didn't really fancy it . Think it's because I ...

Duracellqueen

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Dragging myself out there

New me has hatched a plot to run on alternate days (rather than 3x a week) and has signed up to Ju-ju's Spring Quest to this effect. So this morning despite me...

New me has hatched a plot to run on alternate days (rather than 3x a week) and h...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one run three

Early session today, seems to have lost the imp on my shoulder asking the point of it, or maybe its still sleeping! Seemed a bit easier but still tough on the...

Early session today, seems to have lost the imp on my shoulder asking the point ...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Awesome

Week 5

W1 R3

Getting there slowly..😊

Pain in the hips

First Sign of Bluebells

🤷‍♀️ just one more

Fellow Canadians - anyone else about to cry at the forecast??

Frustrated!!

Left turns.....

Does anyone have a Garmin or Polar?

Wow didn’t have to stop!!

W4R2

Abort Abort Abort

Week One, Run One! (kit advice too, please)

What are your fav running trackers?

W1R2 Took it slower- success!

W1R3 Done

Week 8 Run3

W2R2 - Need to stay positive

Week 9 - last week best week?

Week 2 Run 1

Feeling daunted

W4R2

How many days in between and winter days

Week 1 Run 2 - Done!

Saying goodbye to W4 with Postman Pat!

Jogger or cat?

Dragging myself out there

Week one run three

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