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W6r1 done

Thanks to everyone for the warning about starting this week complacent. It was negative attitude that bit me in the bum last week and wasn’t about to let my...

Thanks to everyone for the warning about starting this week complacent. It was n...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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😢😭 Week 6, Run 3 👎

Oh so very NOT.... I just seem to be hitting a wall. I'm so positive and so keen, I change my routes, I start out with good music and today, another ache in a...

Oh so very NOT.... I just seem to be hitting a wall. I'm so positive and so keen...

Kim196

•6 years ago

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W7R2 - 2nd time lucky!

After giving up after 15 mins in the heat yesterday morning, I’m delighted to say that I managed to complete the run today in the rain! Soooo much easier when...

After giving up after 15 mins in the heat yesterday morning, I’m delighted to sa...

Starbeas33

•6 years ago

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The abusive relationship: running and me

Running: Hi Iris! Its a fabulous day! I am so excited that we are going out today! Do you feel the buzz? The energy? The thrrriiilll??? Me: go away. I am...

Running: Hi Iris! Its a fabulous day! I am so excited that we are going out toda...

Girlsgotbutt

•6 years ago

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Cannot download app

Hello all, When I try to download the couch to 5k app to my Samsung j5 phone it says phone not compatible. Any ideas? Many thanks

Hello all, When I try to download the couch to 5k app to my Samsung j5 phone it ...

Kim6789

•6 years ago

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Wk 7 Run 1 - It’s contagious!

Lovely scenery on my run today at Rutland Water. Finished just as 30 or more Squaddies from the local camp arrived all making running with a huge backpack look...

Lovely scenery on my run today at Rutland Water. Finished just as 30 or more Squ...

LuluLogue

Graduate•6 years ago

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A change of mindset makes a whole new life!

I'm 64 and we had children lateas I didn't get married for the first time until I was 47. Things to do and people to see etc. I now have two beautiful...

I'm 64 and we had children lateas I didn't get married for the first time until ...

petrometro

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wirral

Is anyone else on week one in the wirral area??

Fatnat5

•6 years ago

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W8R2 🎯 + hip/knee problems and tingly toes, any advice?

Hey, this is my first post so go easy on me ☺️ I completed week 8 run 2 this morning. I probably shouldn’t have ran in all honesty as I only completed run 1...

Hey, this is my first post so go easy on me ☺️ I completed week 8 run 2 this mo...

TasminMarie

•6 years ago

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I’ve done it...

Hi everyone so after watching my nephew in the Manchester 10k last week (and seeing Mo Farrah) I’ve decided I am going to shift this rubber ring around my...

Hi everyone so after watching my nephew in the Manchester 10k last week (and see...

Fatnat5

•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1: New demon released from Fresh Hell

The Treadmill. The heat has broken me, chewed me up, and spat me back out with disgust. Running outside is no longer an option. I popped down to the gym...

The Treadmill. The heat has broken me, chewed me up, and spat me back out with d...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Hi! Well despite my worries, I was able to complete this run and chose a local reservoir with fairly flat paths for this run, stunning scenery, no cars and...

Hi! Well despite my worries, I was able to complete this run and chose a local ...

Gillywgk

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1

Just completed W6R1 on this horrible misty morning and am pleased to say that was a lot easier than I was expecting it to be! I struggled slightly towards the...

Just completed W6R1 on this horrible misty morning and am pleased to say that wa...

kirstyt88

•6 years ago

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Just smashed w8r1 after horrible attempt on Saturday

Just ran my furthest and fastest to date! Was a bit apprehensive after not managing it on my last attempt, but I remembered the advice given about it having...

Just ran my furthest and fastest to date! Was a bit apprehensive after not mana...

57jas60

Graduate•6 years ago

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Nearly there....

Well, we did our penultimate run today. Up at 6am as usual and out by 6:20, down to the lovely Stanwick lakes and the full 30 minutes. Back in February when we...

Well, we did our penultimate run today. Up at 6am as usual and out by 6:20, down...

Rumour

Graduate•6 years ago

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3 Runs to go to Graduation 🎓

Hi all Completed W8 this morning, before it got too hot. I’m really enjoying my running at the moment- never thought I’d say that! This programme really has...

Hi all Completed W8 this morning, before it got too hot. I’m really enjoying m...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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I just keep surprising myself!

Not much of a post really. Just had to share with somebody! So last night I completed week 8 run 1. I was looking forward to it but also worried about how...

Not much of a post really. Just had to share with somebody! So last night I co...

Pincushionqueen89

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did I really just graduate????

I did I!!! Pass me the badge!!!!! 4K no stops 37 mins

Beth-monkey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - graduate run done!

Woo hoo! That feels good. I decided to bring my graduate run forward by 24 hours. During yesterday I realised that part of my struggle on Sunday was I had...

Woo hoo! That feels good. I decided to bring my graduate run forward by 24 hou...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest Day

Hi I was asked a question the other day by someone else doing the plan and it got me thinking. When it says have a day of rest before your next run is that a...

Hi I was asked a question the other day by someone else doing the plan and it go...

LadyP79

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done

Well a week late but week 6 completed, last 2 minutes were a struggle but kept going, week 7 I’m ready for you ☺️ happy running everyone xxx

Well a week late but week 6 completed, last 2 minutes were a struggle but kept g...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Remember to breathe....

Hi all, Any solid tips on getting my breathing right? Too much gasping and panting at the mo!

Hi all, Any solid tips on getting my breathing right? Too much gasping and pant...

Trixster1971

•6 years ago

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Weekly Chat. May 29th to June 4th.

Hi everyone and welcome to a new warmer? running week. Sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share something small, so this is...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new warmer? running week. Sometimes we don't feel l...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Went out at 5am to do W1R2 💪🏻

First run scheduled with Work. Was debating last night whether to just go out first thing or leave it till this evening. Glad I went out this morning, air was...

First run scheduled with Work. Was debating last night whether to just go out fi...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W1R2 completed and survived 😅

I’m buzzing.......So this morning I achieved two things....I won the psychology battle with myself and actually left the house in my running gear and secondly...

I’m buzzing.......So this morning I achieved two things....I won the psychology ...

Deant

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

So, after taking a week off because of life/weather I completed W3R2 Friday night. I was worried that it woukd be horrible because it had been a week, but it...

So, after taking a week off because of life/weather I completed W3R2 Friday nigh...

Lmerritt

•6 years ago

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Runner out of spite - how did I get here?

Hello everyone! I am Iris, a twenty-something exercise hater who has fought her way to w3r2. How does that work together? Well, I started running to spite one...

Hello everyone! I am Iris, a twenty-something exercise hater who has fought her ...

Girlsgotbutt

•6 years ago

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Not letting my holiday interfere with week 5!

Yey! Managed week 5 run 1, in the San Francisco heat and with my 6 year old tagging along. We stopped near the end of the final walk for a tram pic!

Yey! Managed week 5 run 1, in the San Francisco heat and with my 6 year old tagg...

Redrun14

•6 years ago

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Graduation!

It was warmer today than a couple of days ago so I braved cycling shorts for W9 R3 this evening. As I was heading downstairs I met my partner coming up. Him:...

It was warmer today than a couple of days ago so I braved cycling shorts for W9 ...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 is hard!! 😬😱🏃‍♀️

So having completed week 5 and the dreaded 20mins run I felt amazing! After major surgery 7months ago my body is finally fully functional again! And then I did...

So having completed week 5 and the dreaded 20mins run I felt amazing! After majo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

W6r1 done

😢😭 Week 6, Run 3 👎

W7R2 - 2nd time lucky!

The abusive relationship: running and me

Cannot download app

Wk 7 Run 1 - It’s contagious!

A change of mindset makes a whole new life!

Wirral

W8R2 🎯 + hip/knee problems and tingly toes, any advice?

I’ve done it...

Week 7 Run 1: New demon released from Fresh Hell

W5R3

W6R1

Just smashed w8r1 after horrible attempt on Saturday

Nearly there....

3 Runs to go to Graduation 🎓

I just keep surprising myself!

Did I really just graduate????

W9R3 - graduate run done!

Rest Day

Week 6 run 3 done

Remember to breathe....

Weekly Chat. May 29th to June 4th.

Went out at 5am to do W1R2 💪🏻

W1R2 completed and survived 😅

Week 3 Run 2

Runner out of spite - how did I get here?

Not letting my holiday interfere with week 5!

Graduation!

Week 6 run 1 is hard!! 😬😱🏃‍♀️

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