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Half way there😊👍

Just done W5R2, all ok. In preparation for R3 I tried to make the middle walk as speedy as possible without actually jogging, so now I’m not scared of the 20...

Just done W5R2, all ok. In preparation for R3 I tried to make the middle walk as...

Upagumtree

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7

Well I’ve been a victim of the sites glitch and not been able to post all week. I’d write my post and then get an error message so .. shortened version. Run...

Well I’ve been a victim of the sites glitch and not been able to post all week. ...

limberlou

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 - negativity strikes!

Well that was a struggle! I had been in a weird funk all afternoon and carried it with me into my run. I had hoped the run would help me shake it off, but...

Well that was a struggle! I had been in a weird funk all afternoon and carried i...

Clovers

•6 years ago

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Week 2, Run 2

Been a bit busy this last week, did this run on Tuesday though up on the moors💪🏼 Next one is tonight and then on to week 3 😱

Been a bit busy this last week, did this run on Tuesday though up on the moors💪...

Moompig

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Having completed W2 two weeks ago and not been able to run since due to ridiculous work schedule, I wasn't sure whether to start W3 or repeat W2. Despite still...

Having completed W2 two weeks ago and not been able to run since due to ridiculo...

PeteG52

•6 years ago

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Mind over matter

Didn’t think I could but I did feeling great and positive about myself week 4 run 1 completed

Didn’t think I could but I did feeling great and positive about myself week 4 ru...

Tracy76

•6 years ago

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Giving it a go

Just completed my first week. Walking 26 miles for Macmillan in July so needing to increase my fitness.

Just completed my first week. Walking 26 miles for Macmillan in July so needing ...

Karnarth

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W1 completed

Just completed week 1 and can’t wait for Saturday to start week 2

Maxter

•6 years ago

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Running in the heat

Last night I ran day1 week2. The heat made me feel like I was running through mud!

Last night I ran day1 week2. The heat made me feel like I was running through mu...

Pappy1702

•6 years ago

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Just completed w6r2.....

......and wondering when I am going to feel able to go a bit faster. At the moment my brisk walk is probably quicker than my run. Do I push myself to go...

......and wondering when I am going to feel able to go a bit faster. At the mom...

AngieW1968

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1 done and Thanks for the advice.

So after really struggling in wk 2 and 3 with tightness in ankle and calf. I went and had a gait analysis and got proper running shoes. What a difference ! I...

So after really struggling in wk 2 and 3 with tightness in ankle and calf. I wen...

Karenjlb

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Me, the birds & the squirrels...

Good morning my lovely running family... As some of you know I had a crappy run in the sun on Tuesday & I’ve been itching to get out again, I resisted the...

Good morning my lovely running family... As some of you know I had a crappy run ...

Mummycav

Administrator•6 years ago

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I’ll be back

Completed W1r1 and had a massive copd flare up. So no running or gym for me for at least another two weeks 😔 but I’ll be back I am going to fight this. Why?...

Completed W1r1 and had a massive copd flare up. So no running or gym for me for ...

Bagpuss57

•6 years ago

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W1R2

2nd run in the bag. Felt surprisingly chipper thereafter. Obviously a natural athlete......

2nd run in the bag. Felt surprisingly chipper thereafter. Obviously a natural at...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Finished!

OMG I actually did it !! Got up at 5am to do my day 3 run, and I can't believe I managed it with a bit to spare 😁😁 can't stop smiling, set me up for a good...

OMG I actually did it !! Got up at 5am to do my day 3 run, and I can't believe I...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice please... feeling completely knackered after run....

So when I started, after each run which I would do first thing, I’d feel great and really energised for the whole day. Now I’m up to week 6 run 3 and finding...

So when I started, after each run which I would do first thing, I’d feel great a...

BingoBailey

•6 years ago

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W7 run 3

A run in the rain...soggy but better than the hot evening run on the bank holiday...phew that was a toughy. Once your wet your wet! 😊😊

A run in the rain...soggy but better than the hot evening run on the bank holida...

angiolver16gmailcom

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Why does everything hurt so much

I am up to 4 week of the programme ( repeated week 2 x2 as just wasn’t ready to move on) Never exercised before and 57 so total shock to the old body. I...

I am up to 4 week of the programme ( repeated week 2 x2 as just wasn’t ready to ...

Karen2903

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Wow that was hard going. Thought the last 5 minutes would never end! When Jo Wiley said slow down if you are finding it hard, I thought if I slow down anymore...

Wow that was hard going. Thought the last 5 minutes would never end! When Jo Wi...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run!

Starting my first run tomorrow, worried ill pick up an injury straight away! Need to get motivated...

Starting my first run tomorrow, worried ill pick up an injury straight away! Nee...

chap_26

•6 years ago

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W3R3 done but have a problem

Hi all. Working well with the runs and pleased with my progress so far. However, I am starting to get some lower back ache during running which is starting...

Hi all. Working well with the runs and pleased with my progress so far. However...

mycjets

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Knee pain

Hello 👋 Sorry to post another post about knee pain but I’m looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience and what they did about it. A couple of...

Hello 👋 Sorry to post another post about knee pain but I’m looking to see if ...

Kate_B

•6 years ago

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WK6R2 done! Right heel sore

So we did WK6 R2 yesterday evening, I was a bit tired from walking to and from work, but quite enjoyed it, although the stopping in the middle was tough. Today...

So we did WK6 R2 yesterday evening, I was a bit tired from walking to and from w...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Wk 8

Wk 8 run 1 completed, a few days later than planned as I've not been well, but I did it and feel fantastic.

Wk 8 run 1 completed, a few days later than planned as I've not been well, but I...

Sue_Bracken

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r2 very hard

I was enjoying bouncing along on the new running shoes and the last couple of weeks have felt pretty good. I even did three outside runs but went back to the...

I was enjoying bouncing along on the new running shoes and the last couple of we...

Firegoat

•6 years ago

1 Reply

WK4 Run1

Phew! Just completed run 1. 5 mins seems a long long time. But I did it and felt so chuffed!!

Phew! Just completed run 1. 5 mins seems a long long time. But I did it and felt...

Sea11song

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 Everything was conspiring against me but....

I did it! Yes I wasn’t looking forward to this one. Not because of the step up but because everything this week has been conspiring against me. I’ve had a...

I did it! Yes I wasn’t looking forward to this one. Not because of the step up b...

CJDavies

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W1R1 done and I’m still breathing

Hey everyone, I’ve just competed my first run, wasn’t as bad as I thought, I’m not saying I was being an athlete but I managed better than I thought I would. I...

Hey everyone, I’ve just competed my first run, wasn’t as bad as I thought, I’m n...

Evertonchick

•6 years ago

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W1 Run1 ✅

Absolutely shattered and although it’s part walking....I’ve only ran 8 mins 🤨 I’m so unfit! My chest feels wheezy 😬🏃🏻‍♀️

Absolutely shattered and although it’s part walking....I’ve only ran 8 mins 🤨 I...

Deezabtlr

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Post Grad Hiccup

I went out on my first post graduate run this morning, not feeling 100%. I think I overdid the celebrating on Monday (walked about 8 miles in the heat after...

I went out on my first post graduate run this morning, not feeling 100%. I thin...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Half way there😊👍

Week 7

W4R1 - negativity strikes!

Week 2, Run 2

W3R1

Mind over matter

Giving it a go

W1 completed

Running in the heat

Just completed w6r2.....

W4 R1 done and Thanks for the advice.

Me, the birds & the squirrels...

I’ll be back

W1R2

Week 5 Finished!

Advice please... feeling completely knackered after run....

W7 run 3

Why does everything hurt so much

W4R1

First run!

W3R3 done but have a problem

Knee pain

WK6R2 done! Right heel sore

Wk 8

W8r2 very hard

WK4 Run1

W5R3 Everything was conspiring against me but....

W1R1 done and I’m still breathing

W1 Run1 ✅

Post Grad Hiccup

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