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How far have I run?

Hi all. I have a poor signal where I live & can't track how far I've travelled! Does anyone know (approximately) what distance each week's runs cover? End of...

Hi all. I have a poor signal where I live & can't track how far I've travelled! ...

staceybinns

•6 years ago

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W1R3

Completed! Didn’t want to do it. But took my son with me and he helped a lot. Feel a great achievement finishing week 1. Week 2 here I come.

Completed! Didn’t want to do it. But took my son with me and he helped a lot. Fe...

BecksHR

•6 years ago

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Never thought I could do it

1 run left of week 4. Can’t believe I thought week 1 was bad. So happy the weather is nice again

1 run left of week 4. Can’t believe I thought week 1 was bad. So happy the weath...

Sparkley

•6 years ago

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Pain in back of neck

Sometimes get a nasty pain in back of neck when running. Thinks it’s down to posture. Anyone else get this? Week 5, run 2 done. The 20 minute one is looming...

Sometimes get a nasty pain in back of neck when running. Thinks it’s down to pos...

JustDoItWendy

•6 years ago

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Wk7

Just finished wk7 completed the three runs. Run 2 & 3 I ran a little longer just to see if I could ran 30 mins tonight and feel I have a bit more feel great

Just finished wk7 completed the three runs. Run 2 & 3 I ran a little longer just...

Mightymags

Graduate•6 years ago

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sore knee

wondering if enyone can help I done w5 r2 yesterday and kept getting sharp shooting pain just under my left knee now today it's black and blue I don't want to...

wondering if enyone can help I done w5 r2 yesterday and kept getting sharp shoot...

kerrytom88

•6 years ago

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Smashed it

Wk6 R3 I can't do it I can't do it...oh yes I can...have really surprised myself tonight I could have run for loads more didnt want to stop, can't wait for the...

Wk6 R3 I can't do it I can't do it...oh yes I can...have really surprised myself...

Kingtheo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmills

W7R3 and I used a treadmill for the first time with this programme. It was much easier running as it held my pace and I didn’t have the weather to contend with...

W7R3 and I used a treadmill for the first time with this programme. It was much ...

JulesG1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 ...who could have guessed I’d be a runner ???

Just completed run 3 wk 5...the dreaded 20 minutes. I’m absolutely elated, I feel brilliant having done it. Starting this in week 1 we really struggled but now...

Just completed run 3 wk 5...the dreaded 20 minutes. I’m absolutely elated, I fee...

Proud1

•6 years ago

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W7....

Did my 2nd run of the week on wed and since then pain on and off in R knee and shin any advise 😥

Did my 2nd run of the week on wed and since then pain on and off in R knee and s...

AliK0871

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

I DID IT!!! I enjoyed it and actually found it quite easy, dare I say it! It wasn’t half as hard as I thought it would be anyway 😁😁..

I DID IT!!! I enjoyed it and actually found it quite easy, dare I say it! It wa...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 finished but by golly my hips hurt!

At the beginning of March I found out I have T2 diabetes, this has given me the kick up the bum this overweight, unfit 43 year old has needed for a long time....

At the beginning of March I found out I have T2 diabetes, this has given me the ...

Boo29

•6 years ago

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Barefoot on the Beach First Post Grad run

Ok, so having graduated from this amazing programme, I went straight off to a lovely retreat style holiday in Goa. I have been walking on the beach every day...

Ok, so having graduated from this amazing programme, I went straight off to a lo...

Ajay99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Leg and knee ache

Is it common to have a little leg and knee ache in week 2?

Webbstar

•6 years ago

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Stepping Stones - I needed that!

Well today was just one of those days when I couldn't be bothered. Not sure why...tough week at week, bad nutrition, too hot, feeling self-conscious and not...

Well today was just one of those days when I couldn't be bothered. Not sure why....

rollyrol

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 Plod9!

Well I think after this week I need to try and move on to W2 as I seem to keep going back and doing week 1 again and again - I did have a break for over a week...

Well I think after this week I need to try and move on to W2 as I seem to keep g...

Tigger1306

•6 years ago

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Heart rate

Just looking at my run from this afternoon, love how you can tell exactly when I'm walking and when I'm running 😁

Just looking at my run from this afternoon, love how you can tell exactly when ...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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2 week break... how to proceed?

I’ve just completed w1r3 after a 2 week break (holiday). It felt less bad than the very first run, surprisingly. My question: do I proceed to week 2 or redo a...

I’ve just completed w1r3 after a 2 week break (holiday). It felt less bad than t...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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Wk6 R 1 & 2

This is my favourite place to sit on the farm and take in the view. I can also see my run route, along the wall, down the hill and up the other side. I am...

This is my favourite place to sit on the farm and take in the view. I can also s...

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed

I have a stinking head cold and was due to do week 5 run 2 tonight. Really don’t think I’m up to running tonight 🙁

I have a stinking head cold and was due to do week 5 run 2 tonight. Really don’t...

Annlucia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2, Run 1

Not as bad as I thought it would be! Looking forward to the next one! Just shy of 4km at the moment, not bad considering I used look at people running and...

Not as bad as I thought it would be! Looking forward to the next one! Just shy o...

Moompig

•6 years ago

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Feeling happy☺

After a bad start and not completing week 4 runs 1 or 2 I am so happy that I actually completed the whole run today!!!

After a bad start and not completing week 4 runs 1 or 2 I am so happy that I act...

Jeaniedeans

Graduate•6 years ago

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Reasons to go for a run ❤️

I just found this coaster I bought years ago, before I found couch to 5k and had no motivation. Sharing it today for anyone that has caught themselves trying...

I just found this coaster I bought years ago, before I found couch to 5k and had...

stpehlittle

•6 years ago

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1st Run without jo Whiley

I finally graduated Wednesday 2nd May I down loaded an podcast NHS 5K +stepping stones its with Laura Thank you for the advice Tbae I loved it , I will...

I finally graduated Wednesday 2nd May I down loaded an podcast NHS 5K +stepping...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Advice pleaseee :)

Hi all, was meant to start my week 5 run tonight but iv done something to my foot and now it's swollen and bruised . I want to push through the pain but I'm...

Hi all, was meant to start my week 5 run tonight but iv done something to my foo...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

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I'M NEW AND MIGHT START TO RUN...

Hello, would anyone be able to recommend some cheap-ish running shoes for women? I'm not fussed about labels but would also like to know of any shops in...

Hello, would anyone be able to recommend some cheap-ish running shoes for women?...

gfinley

•6 years ago

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After finishing c25k

I have finished c25k about 3 weeks now and have been continuing to try and run for the 30 mins two or three times a week. However I am still really struggling...

I have finished c25k about 3 weeks now and have been continuing to try and run f...

lizwatson37

•6 years ago

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W2R2

After a bit of a stomach bug this week and sleeping 12h last night to recover I got up this morning and felt capable of doing my run. It went slower than...

After a bit of a stomach bug this week and sleeping 12h last night to recover I ...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

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Week4 Run3

Another week done 🏃‍♀️👊 and I'm feeling pretty smug. It was very muggy today and for the last minute of the last run i was really flagging, only the shame...

Another week done 🏃‍♀️👊 and I'm feeling pretty smug. It was very muggy today ...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 complete

Again can’t believe I’ve done it! I felt less energised today, managed to do it but wondering if it’s because I didn’t leave a rest day. So far I’ve tried to...

Again can’t believe I’ve done it! I felt less energised today, managed to do it ...

Lilipolpo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

How far have I run?

W1R3

Never thought I could do it

Pain in back of neck

Wk7

sore knee

Smashed it

Treadmills

Week 5 ...who could have guessed I’d be a runner ???

W7....

Week 3 Run 1

W2 finished but by golly my hips hurt!

Barefoot on the Beach First Post Grad run

Leg and knee ache

Stepping Stones - I needed that!

W1 Plod9!

Heart rate

2 week break... how to proceed?

Wk6 R 1 & 2

Disappointed

Week 2, Run 1

Feeling happy☺

Reasons to go for a run ❤️

1st Run without jo Whiley

Advice pleaseee :)

I'M NEW AND MIGHT START TO RUN...

After finishing c25k

W2R2

Week4 Run3

W3R3 complete

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