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Full of cold

So should be doing week 9 this week gutted what I thought was hey-fever is actually a full on cold not happy hardly sleeping at least not in work for next week...

So should be doing week 9 this week gutted what I thought was hey-fever is actua...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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“4k? Ain’t that some kinda telly??”

New regime started accidentally on Sunday. Swapping from three runs a week based on 30-30-(33, 34, 40, 43) to try to reach 5k and now doing 4k-4k-5k. This...

New regime started accidentally on Sunday. Swapping from three runs a week bas...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2

In the bag hot hot hot outside

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Legs were hurting from the start today but I powered through it. Well worth it. Feeling enthusiastic!

Legs were hurting from the start today but I powered through it. Well worth it. ...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

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W9R2, one left...

That was hard. Even at 5:45 I was drenched in sweat, and even with the baseball cap and shades, blinded at times. This isn't really Cumbria is it? Where's...

That was hard. Even at 5:45 I was drenched in sweat, and even with the baseball...

theoldfellow

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Advice please

Hi I graduated 3 weeks ago and managed a couple of 30 min runs in the following few days. The last 2 weeks I have had some sort of viral infection and not run...

Hi I graduated 3 weeks ago and managed a couple of 30 min runs in the following ...

Annlucia

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

OMG I’m so in love with running!

Hello Runners 7am in Guernsey and I’ve completed W7R1! I am sitting on a lounger looking at the sea and feeling blessed! 😁 I’m a runner! I set out with a...

Hello Runners 7am in Guernsey and I’ve completed W7R1! I am sitting on a lounger...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m back at the beginning

I graduated my C25K 2 years ago. Running 5k regularly and really enjoying it. Sadly I had to stop all together for health reasons, surgery, recovery etc. I...

I graduated my C25K 2 years ago. Running 5k regularly and really enjoying it. ...

Doone

Graduate•6 years ago

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OMG week 5 run(jog)3

Not the fastest and certainly not the most stylish but I did it.... can’t believe it am over the moon. Bring on week 6..... ha ha

Not the fastest and certainly not the most stylish but I did it.... can’t believ...

Wairy

•6 years ago

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Still plugging away

On Sunday I completed run six post grad. It was hot and unpleasant but the main thing is I did it. I am working away at the moment but will make sure I run...

On Sunday I completed run six post grad. It was hot and unpleasant but the main ...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Almost there!

Hi folks. W9R2 completed this morning. Nice cooler weather. Covered 6.01 km including the two five minute walks! The most ground I have ever covered during...

Hi folks. W9R2 completed this morning. Nice cooler weather. Covered 6.01 km in...

Ghaghdog

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pushing On

After 4 consolidation runs I decided to Push On this morning. Perfect weather 12 degrees first thing. Target run 🏃‍♂️ now achieved which will keep me going...

After 4 consolidation runs I decided to Push On this morning. Perfect weather 12...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest day no 2

As we are all fixated with weather at the moment, this was mine for my row, ride and walk this morning 😉 Ripcurlrana71 Jay66UK

As we are all fixated with weather at the moment, this was mine for my row, ride...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Halted in my tracks with a summer cold...

I successfully completed W3R1 last Friday and was looking forward to the next run on Tuesday (had a 3-day break for my birthday weekend). But have now got a...

I successfully completed W3R1 last Friday and was looking forward to the next ru...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just gotta say . . . . .

I love this forum. I am/have been a member of several social media forums, but none even come close to this one. It is FANTASTIC!!!!! Everyone is so...

I love this forum. I am/have been a member of several social media forums, but n...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Newbie

Hi I’m a newbie just thought I’d give this site a try after finishing my couch to 5k v v slowly tho 46.8 mins .... not sure what I should be doing now as I...

Hi I’m a newbie just thought I’d give this site a try after finishing my couch t...

gayleyC

•6 years ago

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Graduated today, need new goals?

It's finally done. Not sure wether to be happy or sad... Not getting any easier for me, it seems I'm constantly trying to get enough oxygen rather than...

It's finally done. Not sure wether to be happy or sad... Not getting any easier ...

rickym68

•6 years ago

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Why is week 5 run 3 harder than week 6 runs 1 & 2???

Week 5 run 3 is a solid 20 minute run and then in week 6 there are intervals if walking in between running? I keep repeating week 5 run 2 because I struggle...

Week 5 run 3 is a solid 20 minute run and then in week 6 there are intervals if ...

babygirlshuey

•6 years ago

16 Replies

W8R3 - Laters!

Hi all, Away for work tonight (just the one night) but it was my R3 night (I have a plan and I’m gonna stick to it damn it!) So, take a slightly larger bag and...

Hi all, Away for work tonight (just the one night) but it was my R3 night (I hav...

LoungeLizaard

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Shin splints!

I am on run 2 week 1 and have shin splints already! Help! Advice please!

JWade92

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Is the common cold bug getting stronger or am I getting weaker?

Hi all, after run 1 of week 9 I was grounded by this cold bug, it attacked my muscles, and lungs, when younger I could work through colds, now its out of the...

Hi all, after run 1 of week 9 I was grounded by this cold bug, it attacked my mu...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

2 Replies

How are we all coping in the heat!!

Just wondering how everyone is coping with running and the heat? We went for an evening run tonight but it was still really warm, so just did 20 mins. Not...

Just wondering how everyone is coping with running and the heat? We went for an...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

I missed one week...

So, I like to run in the evenings/at dusk because 1) I think dusk is pretty and I like walking home when it's darker. 2) I'm not much of an early morning...

So, I like to run in the evenings/at dusk because 1) I think dusk is pretty and ...

thefutureliz

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Ready for my Race for Life

So it’s my Race for Life this Sunday! Slightly dreading the heat but really hoping I can run the whole 5k. Ran 4.3k in 30 mins this evening so with my cool...

So it’s my Race for Life this Sunday! Slightly dreading the heat but really hopi...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

5k sweaty run

Very warm 5k tonight but took it easy and my cut off tshirt soaked in cold water worked a treat as a neck scarf

Very warm 5k tonight but took it easy and my cut off tshirt soaked in cold water...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Upping the game . . . . a little bit!

Even though I still can't quite believe I am saying this, I am enjoying running! No, not every run is perfect. No, not every run ends with completing 5k in 30...

Even though I still can't quite believe I am saying this, I am enjoying running!...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

I decided to do it and I did

Hi all Today, someone in work told me that I’d inspired her to begin the programme herself. I was delighted for her, because this programme has had an...

Hi all Today, someone in work told me that I’d inspired her to begin the progra...

BethMay

•6 years ago

24 Replies

W1R1 done

Boomio! It wasn't half as bad as I thought it was going to be. Looking forward to Thursday night's outing now :)

Boomio! It wasn't half as bad as I thought it was going to be. Looking forward t...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Town mouse, country mouse, running mouse

Hi folks, Apologies for lack of posting recently, and even more for lack of congratulating those of you who made it on to the podium recently! I was on the...

Hi folks, Apologies for lack of posting recently, and even more for lack of con...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Getting back on it

Hi I started running 5 years ago at 49 for the first time ever and completed 2 half marathons. I haven't done much for the last year due to family illness and...

Hi I started running 5 years ago at 49 for the first time ever and completed 2 h...

Jb1964

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Full of cold

“4k? Ain’t that some kinda telly??”

W7R2

W1R2

W9R2, one left...

Advice please

OMG I’m so in love with running!

I’m back at the beginning

OMG week 5 run(jog)3

Still plugging away

Almost there!

Pushing On

Rest day no 2

Halted in my tracks with a summer cold...

Just gotta say . . . . .

Newbie

Graduated today, need new goals?

Why is week 5 run 3 harder than week 6 runs 1 & 2???

W8R3 - Laters!

Shin splints!

Is the common cold bug getting stronger or am I getting weaker?

How are we all coping in the heat!!

I missed one week...

Ready for my Race for Life

5k sweaty run

Upping the game . . . . a little bit!

I decided to do it and I did

W1R1 done

Town mouse, country mouse, running mouse

Getting back on it

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