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Shall I buy some lycra?

W2R3 done. When running today I passed a few other runners (passed as in the other way rather than overtaken - not there yet!), almost all wear lycra. I am...

W2R3 done. When running today I passed a few other runners (passed as in the oth...

RichRunsSlowly

•6 years ago

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Just the runs

Do you guys just do the runs or do you do other workouts in between? I’ve just started and will be doing my 3rd run tomorrow and wondering if you really get...

Do you guys just do the runs or do you do other workouts in between? I’ve just s...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 and start of Week 6

I’m definitely finding the runs easier, when they are broken up by walking but struggled with the long run at the end of Week 5 both physically and mentally....

I’m definitely finding the runs easier, when they are broken up by walking but s...

NeverRunB4

•6 years ago

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Challenge !!

For the month of May I set myself a challenge using race at your pace to cover 50 miles excluding my regular exercise in a month. I’m happy to say I’ve done it...

For the month of May I set myself a challenge using race at your pace to cover 5...

Clarebear76

•6 years ago

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I've only gone and done it!

Week 9 run 3 completed this afternoon, a mix of country lanes, quiet coast road and finished off on the beach. Feel amazing to think that only a few weeks ago...

Week 9 run 3 completed this afternoon, a mix of country lanes, quiet coast road ...

Janey1xx

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 tomorrow 😬

Trying to get myself in the zone for the dreaded 20 minute run tomorrow... I know everyone says to trust the program and to take it slow and steady (if I get...

Trying to get myself in the zone for the dreaded 20 minute run tomorrow... I kn...

kirstyt88

•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I did it I completed the run. I changed my route as I seem to find that I get some sort of mental block and just thought I would try and see how far I got well...

I did it I completed the run. I changed my route as I seem to find that I get so...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 all done...

... and I finally managed to do all the runs without one stop. It's a small victory, but yet for me. So hot and sweaty now but beginning to think I can...

... and I finally managed to do all the runs without one stop. It's a small vict...

Dudders61

•6 years ago

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Another post grad run advice needed

Ran for 32 minutes yesterday slow and steady nothing really to report. I really need to have something to aim for so am deciding to up my duration in a couple...

Ran for 32 minutes yesterday slow and steady nothing really to report. I really ...

Michele2017

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK9 R1, one of those rare perfect ones!

So, this morning we did The first week 9 run, but the omens were not good to start with! I had the most awful night sleep, 3 hours all told, just couldn't get...

So, this morning we did The first week 9 run, but the omens were not good to sta...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 done ✅

Well after my shamefully diabolical w5r3 run this went so much better. I’m not gonna say easy because it wasn’t. My daughter came with me so that was nice and...

Well after my shamefully diabolical w5r3 run this went so much better. I’m not ...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Another parkrun, another 5k without any walking

I'm on holiday in Scotland (Isle of Bute) until next Saturday and actually arranged to stop overnight in Penrith (just short of half distance in terms of...

I'm on holiday in Scotland (Isle of Bute) until next Saturday and actually arran...

Thecko

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow and steady wins the day!

So after struggling with my breathing and really struggling with w5r2, I asked for advice here which I've put into practice tonight... And it worked 😀 My...

So after struggling with my breathing and really struggling with w5r2, I asked f...

aversionofme

•6 years ago

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Wk4 run 2 and park run

I did park run this morning still waiting on official time but phone tracked it at 47mins. My only problem was doing my 2nd 3min run it was up hill n I...

I did park run this morning still waiting on official time but phone tracked it ...

Cazzajambo

•6 years ago

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First parkrun

I'm on week 2 but decided to do a parkrun for fun. Finnished my first 5k in 32 minutes. The environment was fantastic, I recommend to everyone to register at...

I'm on week 2 but decided to do a parkrun for fun. Finnished my first 5k in 32 m...

Dannijca

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Completed

First of all, a big thank you to every one who gave me their support and best wishes, they were much appreciated. I jogged along at an easy pace, kept my...

First of all, a big thank you to every one who gave me their support and best wi...

Paul_Gibbs

•6 years ago

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Week 6 - Nailed it !

I ran week 6 run 3 yesterday, and it was actually okay! I got up at silly o'clock to run, because it's hot over here at the moment. I kept it slow and steady,...

I ran week 6 run 3 yesterday, and it was actually okay! I got up at silly o'clo...

Goforitmama

Graduate•6 years ago

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Goal achieved

Started my journey back in January with the aim of completing the EMF 5k today. Graduated in March, and continued to run three times a week with rest days in...

Started my journey back in January with the aim of completing the EMF 5k today. ...

JamboK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Cto5k ✅

Well on a windy Yorkshire Dales (Ingleton) morning finally Graduated. Thanks to Jo Whiley and reading some of your great posts I cracked it 🏃🍻

Well on a windy Yorkshire Dales (Ingleton) morning finally Graduated. Thanks to ...

Toddamus

•6 years ago

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Plantar fascitis

Hi. Just done my first week and am suffering from the above. Heels so sore I can barely walk let alone run. I know it's that because I've had it before. So...

Hi. Just done my first week and am suffering from the above. Heels so sore I can...

mimi62

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3. Grockles and hassles, alive, alive-o. Barely.

Let this post be a lesson in preparation. Or consequences of lack thereof. Reasonable hydration plan yesterday; lots little and often. Water bottle in car...

Let this post be a lesson in preparation. Or consequences of lack thereof. Reas...

DaveB46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 song of the run

W4R1 #C25K F*** that was hard. No smile, slight sheen. But I ran for 16 mins. Don't Stop Believin' (Live in Houston) youtu.be/VcjzHMhBtf0 via @YouTube

W4R1 #C25K F*** that was hard. No smile, slight sheen. But I ran for 16 mins. D...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathing holding me back

Hi all! This is my third crack at c25k - and I feel like I'm finally making progress! I'm at week 5 run 2 but finding it hard to breath well enough to do the 8...

Hi all! This is my third crack at c25k - and I feel like I'm finally making prog...

aversionofme

•6 years ago

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Illness pauses consolidation

After graduating last week, I managed to get one consolation run in on Tuesday before illness stopped play - first it got hubby and now me 🙄 was planning on...

After graduating last week, I managed to get one consolation run in on Tuesday b...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k in a very hot Central Park! 🏃🏻‍♀️🍎🇺🇸🔥

Post grad run in Central Park - who would have thought that 2 months ago?! Was VERY hot at 7am but soooo many runners around. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ Stopped and...

Post grad run in Central Park - who would have thought that 2 months ago?! Was V...

Ripcurlrana71

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Dragged myself out ...just as sun came out boiling now but all good so far . Aiming fir a 10k in sept .

Dragged myself out ...just as sun came out boiling now but all good so far . Aim...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W3r2

Best run yet..... burning was a lot less intense so could actually have a really good think about life and goals 😂 onward and upward 👍👍😝

Best run yet..... burning was a lot less intense so could actually have a really...

dayhayward

•6 years ago

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W9 R2

Did it for the second time... found it more challenging this time... the app crashed in the middle of the run... still managed to finish....

Did it for the second time... found it more challenging this time... the app cr...

Vengie77

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Brockenhurst recommendations...?

Hi all, I’m staying by Brockenhurst cricket green, celebrating my in-laws big birthday at a nice hotel... and have a dilmemma - tomorrow is my C25K graduation...

Hi all, I’m staying by Brockenhurst cricket green, celebrating my in-laws big bi...

Updcreative

Graduate•6 years ago

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Humidity SUCKS

Week 3 run 3 today, which I haven’t really had trouble with this run this week. But today - holy moly - the weather is so hot and humid, it felt like running...

Week 3 run 3 today, which I haven’t really had trouble with this run this week. ...

amyrwills

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Shall I buy some lycra?

Just the runs

Week 5 and start of Week 6

Challenge !!

I've only gone and done it!

W5R3 tomorrow 😬

Week 8 run 2

Week 4 run 3 all done...

Another post grad run advice needed

WK9 R1, one of those rare perfect ones!

W6R1 done ✅

Another parkrun, another 5k without any walking

Slow and steady wins the day!

Wk4 run 2 and park run

First parkrun

Week 5 Completed

Week 6 - Nailed it !

Goal achieved

Cto5k ✅

Plantar fascitis

Week 6 run 3. Grockles and hassles, alive, alive-o. Barely.

W4R1 song of the run

Breathing holding me back

Illness pauses consolidation

5k in a very hot Central Park! 🏃🏻‍♀️🍎🇺🇸🔥

Week 2

W3r2

W9 R2

Brockenhurst recommendations...?

Humidity SUCKS

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