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Week 3 completed

Well this week I've completed week 3 completely different and didn't expect it. Feeling good. Something I've noticed though is doing the run on the beach front...

Well this week I've completed week 3 completely different and didn't expect it. ...

Mallard1981

•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 1

Another run in the bag, quite enjoying the longer run but must admit still counting down that last minute, happy running everyone ⭐️xx

Another run in the bag, quite enjoying the longer run but must admit still count...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k week 5 r 3

Run 3 tonight first continuous run 20 mins struggled with r 2 feeling a tad nervous

Run 3 tonight first continuous run 20 mins struggled with r 2 feeling a tad nerv...

Sparkylee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it!

WE DID IT!!!! Out this morning at 06:20 as usual. Sarah was ready and waiting for us and for the last time on the program, she started us off on the five...

WE DID IT!!!! Out this morning at 06:20 as usual. Sarah was ready and waiting fo...

Rumour

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it at last!

It’s been a longer journey than anticipated and it’s not been without it’s frustrations or low points but this morning I have just ran for 30 mins for the...

It’s been a longer journey than anticipated and it’s not been without it’s frust...

ramsgaterunner79

•6 years ago

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Twinge back

Suppose to be on week 5 run 2 today. Woke up in the night and could hardly move without pain in my back, it’s the same this morning, so disappointed. The only...

Suppose to be on week 5 run 2 today. Woke up in the night and could hardly move ...

Agelesslass

•6 years ago

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W8R1

After a really positive start to my running journey I have hit a major setback. 3 weeks ago I attempted to run up a fairly steep hill and developed pain in my...

After a really positive start to my running journey I have hit a major setback. ...

Runfroggierun

•6 years ago

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Don't give up

This is my first running post in over a year. I stopped my couch to 5km runs in week 5 due to getting sick. After that I didn't continue and just dreamt of...

This is my first running post in over a year. I stopped my couch to 5km runs in ...

Janpes

•6 years ago

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W3R3 completed - hoorah

Had an early morning run to complete W3R3. Found the first 3 minutes a struggle and was willing for it to be over. The second 3 minutes was better. So...

Had an early morning run to complete W3R3. Found the first 3 minutes a struggle...

ParsleyB

Graduate•6 years ago

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2 week gap

I’ve been out of running for 2 weeks and now I’m start again. Before I was poorly I had just finished week 5 run 2. I’m not sure where would be a good place to...

I’ve been out of running for 2 weeks and now I’m start again. Before I was poorl...

Captainfussy

Graduate•6 years ago

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New Running Gear

I got myself some nice running leggings, top and jacket from the website Everything5pounds.com. Highly recommend. My top and leggings were £5 and the jacket...

I got myself some nice running leggings, top and jacket from the website Everyth...

Laurensmum

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 or in my case slow jogging

Delighted to say I completed this run but am just a little disappointed that I am still so slow. Have been running Strava alongside this app and my stats are...

Delighted to say I completed this run but am just a little disappointed that I a...

AngieW1968

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 completed whoop whoop 😀

For some reason today seemed different, the running felt easier but the whole workout felt harder 😞 but at least I completed it and feel positive about that....

For some reason today seemed different, the running felt easier but the whole wo...

Deant

•6 years ago

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30 minutes- wow !!

Just back from WK9R1. Hard but managed it. At a few points I was definitely running on the spot to get my breath back. Still running really slowly .3.5k in 30...

Just back from WK9R1. Hard but managed it. At a few points I was definitely runn...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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I just ran for 30 minutes!!!!

Hi all Just ran W9R1- 30 whole minutes of running!! Two months ago I was literally watching the seconds tick down on the treadmill as I struggled through a...

Hi all Just ran W9R1- 30 whole minutes of running!! Two months ago I was literal...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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Hi all newbie here!

Well today’s the day I get off my backside and become a slimmer, more energetic person!!! Looking forward to reading all your inspirational posts!!

Well today’s the day I get off my backside and become a slimmer, more energetic ...

Azmwl

•6 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

My sleep definitely wasn’t great last night, I’ve been awake since 1:30am. Went out just before 5am, final run of this week and it definitely felt easier...

My sleep definitely wasn’t great last night, I’ve been awake since 1:30am. Wen...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Week 4 done , afraid of week 5

Hi guys I completed week 4 , but was struggling in last 5 min runs .. heart rate going to 170 bpm . Despite slowing down considerably. I am doing 10 min a km...

Hi guys I completed week 4 , but was struggling in last 5 min runs .. heart rat...

Grimreaper

•6 years ago

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Inside or out...

I’ve managed to get to week 5, part 2 is tomorrow. I was wondering where everyone runs. I’ve done everything run at the gym. I’m a bit worried I will stop too...

I’ve managed to get to week 5, part 2 is tomorrow. I was wondering where everyon...

paulmou

•6 years ago

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Michael Johnson

I struggled in my W4R1, and walked the last 1,5 minutes of the last running bit last Monday. I dreaded today’s W4R2 a bit, fearing pain again, as well as not...

I struggled in my W4R1, and walked the last 1,5 minutes of the last running bit ...

Tjar

•6 years ago

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Week 3 DONE....despite thunder and lightning!

Completed it on Monday, even though it was pouring with rain! Bit of lightning overhead as well which got me worried at one point! More pleased than usual to...

Completed it on Monday, even though it was pouring with rain! Bit of lightning ...

Wannarun5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished week 5

Wow, can't believe I ran for 20 minutes straight, and even went faster towards the end. Over 37 minutes (17 walking) cover 4.5k, feel like I'm getting there...

Wow, can't believe I ran for 20 minutes straight, and even went faster towards t...

Sara_lou2611

•6 years ago

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Got some nice leggings in Sainsburys half price

Might be worth a look at your local one. Good quality to save for the winter! Only £8 and used my saved nectar points so free, even better way to get a treat...

Might be worth a look at your local one. Good quality to save for the winter! On...

aliboo70

•6 years ago

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Pace?

Im running really really slow at the moment as scared I may not be able to compete the runs if I go any faster, currently onWk6r3...looking at some of the...

Im running really really slow at the moment as scared I may not be able to compe...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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So close to graduation!!

Did week 8 run 2 earlier. Found it tough but I did two and a half extra hours at work and hadn’t had any tea. I know now that I need fuel before I run, makes...

Did week 8 run 2 earlier. Found it tough but I did two and a half extra hours at...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is anyone running a race for life soon?

I am running one in July. I am about to start week eight so will have graduated by then. I did one in 2005 but foolishly thought I could do it wothout any...

I am running one in July. I am about to start week eight so will have graduated ...

C25k100

•6 years ago

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Late run

Just watched a recorded episode of Springwatch and sun's still out so decided to do a late run tonight instead of tomorrow morning. I had a day's rest...

Just watched a recorded episode of Springwatch and sun's still out so decided to...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Finished week 4!

Never in a million years did I expect to get this far! Tonight was tough but I kept going to the end. Roll on week 5.

Never in a million years did I expect to get this far! Tonight was tough but I k...

Cjf3267

Graduate•6 years ago

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Granny & Grumpa do W7R1

Tired but happy that we have got W7R1 done. Still can't believe that we are doing this and actually looking forward to each run. Slow and steady definately...

Tired but happy that we have got W7R1 done. Still can't believe that we are doin...

Christianne57

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 done

I guess this is getting serious now! R1, All good. Not a problem. R2 I was very cautious, slowing it down perhaps too much, but ramped it up at the end. R3,...

I guess this is getting serious now! R1, All good. Not a problem. R2 I was very ...

Steviekins

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 3 completed

Wk7 run 1

C25k week 5 r 3

Done it!

Done it at last!

Twinge back

W8R1

Don't give up

W3R3 completed - hoorah

2 week gap

New Running Gear

Week 9 run 1 or in my case slow jogging

W1R3 completed whoop whoop 😀

30 minutes- wow !!

I just ran for 30 minutes!!!!

Hi all newbie here!

Week 1 complete!

Week 4 done , afraid of week 5

Inside or out...

Michael Johnson

Week 3 DONE....despite thunder and lightning!

Finished week 5

Got some nice leggings in Sainsburys half price

Pace?

So close to graduation!!

Is anyone running a race for life soon?

Late run

Finished week 4!

Granny & Grumpa do W7R1

W5 done

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