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Week 7 run 1

Off we go again

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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W6R2

Well that was a hot one! I thought the weather was supposed to be chilly this morning before warming up later on, so opted for leggings rather than shorts....

Well that was a hot one! I thought the weather was supposed to be chilly this mo...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 done - already looking forward to Wk 5

After my unauspicious start (when by accident I downloaded the wrong podcast and did the first run for 5k+ twice !) .... I restarted from week 1 and am now...

After my unauspicious start (when by accident I downloaded the wrong podcast and...

RichardJH

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ugh head cold

Was hoping to get out and complete Run 3 Wk1 but been struck down by head cold and sore throat. Anyone else gone running when they feel ill and found it helps?

Was hoping to get out and complete Run 3 Wk1 but been struck down by head cold a...

LBalmer84

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3 in the bag!

Hi all, just finished the latest run. Feeling OK and pleased with my progress. 👍 I must admit I was surprised to hear Michael Johnson tell me when I’d run...

Hi all, just finished the latest run. Feeling OK and pleased with my progress. �...

David_G

•6 years ago

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C25k

Week 7 run 2 got to 20 mins and turned app off.carried on running and managed 3 miles in 33 mins.was hard as I got a really bad stitch.body is taking longer...

Week 7 run 2 got to 20 mins and turned app off.carried on running and managed 3...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

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W1 R3 in the bag.

Morning all. Just completed run 3 of the first week. Harder today than run 2 but I think it’s because of the heat and this was the first one done in the...

Morning all. Just completed run 3 of the first week. Harder today than run 2 but...

Neilsafc

•6 years ago

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Loving this w5r1

Well I was flying today I love these types of days when you feel you can conquer anything 🤸🏼‍♂️🤸🏼‍♂️🤸🏼‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ I really see how...

Well I was flying today I love these types of days when you feel you can conquer...

CurlyC28

•6 years ago

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Getting to magic 5k

So l graduated last week and have managed my 30 mins runs but l am getting 3.74km in my 30 mins not 5k. Am so excited to try Parkrun but feel l need a 5k...

So l graduated last week and have managed my 30 mins runs but l am getting 3.74k...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 of couch to five k

So pleased I have got to the end of week 2. Enjoying the challenge so much but have now woke up with such a severe pain in the heal of my right foot. I can't...

So pleased I have got to the end of week 2. Enjoying the challenge so much but h...

Daisy300758

•6 years ago

1 Reply

made it!

Up early and out at 6 am only the bin men and litter pickers on the streets tidying up after day trippers for the next influx. No head wind but legs feeling...

Up early and out at 6 am only the bin men and litter pickers on the streets tidy...

skeenie

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3......help!!!

I’m off to do W5R3 later today and I’m very nervous. It seems like a huge step from 8 mins running to 20!! Please someone reassure me it’s not as bad as I...

I’m off to do W5R3 later today and I’m very nervous. It seems like a huge step f...

Crockymumma

•6 years ago

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Is this really me!

Wowser! I have just carted my 60 year old frame that is (still) three stones overweight on W5R3 - 20 mins non stop. I smoked for 25 years and have drunk...

Wowser! I have just carted my 60 year old frame that is (still) three stones ove...

Shippers

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m a runner! W6 all done

I modified my route a bit, slowed down the pace a bit, mainly due to a very uncomfortable hip, but of pain, but hung on in there to the truly wonderful end....

I modified my route a bit, slowed down the pace a bit, mainly due to a very unco...

Upagumtree

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 done 😁 query.... What is pace?

Morning all, complete newbie here. Just completed my first week. W1R3 in the bag. To be honest half way through it I was knackered today. First outing using...

Morning all, complete newbie here. Just completed my first week. W1R3 in the bag...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Walked my running route early this morning

I walked my route to get some photos. I’ll try to find a way of putting together a slideshow or something. This is one of the photos I took. (Anyone know how...

I walked my route to get some photos. I’ll try to find a way of putting together...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first day

First day today however app didn't work. Very disappointed as was really looking forward to starting. Managed to walk/run around the local park twice with one...

First day today however app didn't work. Very disappointed as was really looking...

Lozken

•6 years ago

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My first day

It was my first day to day but app didn't work. Still I managed to walk/run around my local park twice. The local council have put markers around so that you...

It was my first day to day but app didn't work. Still I managed to walk/run aro...

Lozken

•6 years ago

1 Reply

The brain gremlins won today

Feeling really deflated. w8R1 had started badly as I couldn't download the podcast today...the website seems to have been changed. I downloaded the APP...

Feeling really deflated. w8R1 had started badly as I couldn't download the podc...

trogdelight

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 r1

Should have started w4 2 days ago but I've come down with a head cold feeling like I'm missing out even though I know it's be unwise to try running im...

Should have started w4 2 days ago but I've come down with a head cold feeling li...

Sparkylee

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6 R2

Another run ticked off, week 6 run 2, I enjoyed this one, felt really good on the 1st 10 mins, last few minutes were more of a struggle but glad I pushed...

Another run ticked off, week 6 run 2, I enjoyed this one, felt really good on th...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Older runner

I am 62, never run in my life, about to start this, any tips please?

Hilly56

•6 years ago

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W6R3 AWESOME

Last night. Completely surpassed my expectations. 25 min run. Totally out of my comfort zone and just kept on running and running and yes just destroyed it....

Last night. Completely surpassed my expectations. 25 min run. Totally out of my ...

TonyG27

•6 years ago

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W5R3

We did it!! Me and my little boy managed the full 20mins. Found the first 5 mins really tough- by halfway I thought I might have to stop- but kept setting...

We did it!! Me and my little boy managed the full 20mins. Found the first 5 mins...

Redjacq

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just downloaded the APP!

So I’m hoping to join the Army. I have just downloaded the One You Couch to 5K. Just need to find the motivation to start now. Don’t think I’ve ran in the last...

So I’m hoping to join the Army. I have just downloaded the One You Couch to 5K. ...

bri90bri

•6 years ago

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The big day

So back when I started C2-5K it was in effort to learn how to run and to get fit for a ToughMudder Half. Today is the big day! I’m happy with the running but...

So back when I started C2-5K it was in effort to learn how to run and to get fit...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Early Morning Runs and what to eat

Now that the weather has improved I am w anting to get out some mornings about 6am and run. The question is what do you eat beforehand to ensure you have...

Now that the weather has improved I am w anting to get out some mornings about...

LLMc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r2 heavy legs...

Soooo heavy and every step felt hard today, running after work on Fridays is a killer 😖

Soooo heavy and every step felt hard today, running after work on Fridays is a k...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 : 20 Mins of Freedom

They got the buildings straight, but the maze below is baffling. Dammit, I like right angles. I have been looking forward to this run since the beginning of...

They got the buildings straight, but the maze below is baffling. Dammit, I like ...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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New sneakers gave me wings...

...not. LOL my new sneaks (Adidas airbounce) came in the mail. Very stealthy. Somewhat intimidating, as one equates Adidas with serious exercise people, those...

...not. LOL my new sneaks (Adidas airbounce) came in the mail. Very stealthy. So...

ccarter100

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Week 7 run 1

W6R2

Week 4 Run 1 done - already looking forward to Wk 5

Ugh head cold

W6R3 in the bag!

C25k

W1 R3 in the bag.

Loving this w5r1

Getting to magic 5k

Week 2 of couch to five k

made it!

W5R3......help!!!

Is this really me!

I’m a runner! W6 all done

Week 1 done 😁 query.... What is pace?

Walked my running route early this morning

My first day

My first day

The brain gremlins won today

W4 r1

Wk6 R2

Older runner

W6R3 AWESOME

W5R3

Just downloaded the APP!

The big day

Early Morning Runs and what to eat

W7r2 heavy legs...

Week 5 Run 3 : 20 Mins of Freedom

New sneakers gave me wings...

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