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Newbee.

I have finished my second run and it is really hard going. If I wasn’t going to let a colleague down I would quit now. I am so unfit and breathless - can I...

I have finished my second run and it is really hard going. If I wasn’t going to...

Daisy9999

•6 years ago

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Wk8 R3 + 2 min

Today was running group day! It was an out and back with a turn around after 15 or 20 min. I went with the 15 min option! The first 5 - 10 min was all flat /...

Today was running group day! It was an out and back with a turn around after 15 ...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 Tomorrow Night...Help!!

Folks, I’m petrified at the thought of running for a full 20 mins tomorrow night 😩 I know that if I can’t do it I’ll feel like a complete failure! Any useful...

Folks, I’m petrified at the thought of running for a full 20 mins tomorrow night...

AllyS

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tuesday

Hi all I joined this today and did my first run really loved it

Janey1976

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2.

Went out this morning and did my second run of week nine. I'm actually quite shocked by how far I come using this program. I've tried running over the last ten...

Went out this morning and did my second run of week nine. I'm actually quite sho...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1. Hot!

What a week to be running my final 3 runs. It was extremely hot but I am pleased to say I did it! Slow going in this heat but who cares. Only 2 runs left and...

What a week to be running my final 3 runs. It was extremely hot but I am pleased...

Perri71

•6 years ago

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2 nights on the trot

So determined to do this have have just done run 2 on week 1 for the second night on the trot and already felt a little bit stronger towards the end and did .1...

So determined to do this have have just done run 2 on week 1 for the second nigh...

Tom-smalley

•6 years ago

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Gonna be an early start tomorrow

4k run planned before work... Parcel arrived today. An Adidas Adizero rain jacket (50% off). Parcel coming later in the week, Under Armor running gloves...

4k run planned before work... Parcel arrived today. An Adidas Adizero rain jack...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 Done

Thanks for all the messages of support, nailed (well did it at least) once I got passed the 3 mins mark running for 5 wasn’t physically much harder but more of...

Thanks for all the messages of support, nailed (well did it at least) once I got...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Sorry !

Hiya, sorry I know I asked about this last night, but I was wondering if anyone else had opinions or advice on my hip pain. I completed week 7 yesterday, but...

Hiya, sorry I know I asked about this last night, but I was wondering if anyone ...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

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What is an average pace in W4?

I’m determined not to get too hung up over speed yet. I have a Fitbit that records pace, and I’m wondering what others are running at?? I really seem to plod...

I’m determined not to get too hung up over speed yet. I have a Fitbit that reco...

ChettyAl

Graduate•6 years ago

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Clothes

What do all you lady runners wear? I am finding my Capri length running leggings a bit hot in this weather

What do all you lady runners wear? I am finding my Capri length running leggings...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Normal service will be resumed shortly

I ran Saturday morning then Saturday night I climbed the highest peak in South Wales to watch the sunset 🌅 - it was a bit warm at the bottom but decidedly...

I ran Saturday morning then Saturday night I climbed the highest peak in South W...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 hot but proud!

Reasons to be proud: 1. Teaching 30 kids all day in an oven of a classroom and not throwing one out of the window by the end of the day. 2. Being mad enough...

Reasons to be proud: 1. Teaching 30 kids all day in an oven of a classroom and ...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 run1 what a hard one

Just done wk3 run1 what a killer that was & a big step up from wk2. Just about managed it & not looking forward to Thursdays run now. Positive thoughts...

Just done wk3 run1 what a killer that was & a big step up from wk2. Just about ...

Sharon090282

•6 years ago

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W8 R1 1 day late

Should have done this yesterday but due to being poorly on Sunday &Monday I had to delay it a day, I still wasn’t sure I was going to do it my alarm went off...

Should have done this yesterday but due to being poorly on Sunday &Monday I had ...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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Too hot to run

I put off my run last night because of the heat, so didn’t want to put it off again. Rather than 30 minutes, I did a very steady, very sweaty 10 minutes, just...

I put off my run last night because of the heat, so didn’t want to put it off ag...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Very hard W7 R1

Just finished the first run of week 7 and found it hard. I feel slightly disappointed as I was finding it easier in week 6. Maybe it was the heat, running in...

Just finished the first run of week 7 and found it hard. I feel slightly disappo...

Ruthiebabe

•6 years ago

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W5 R2

I did it! I surprised myself today, mind you the last 3 minutes we’re really hard I barely managed more than a fast walk, at least I did more than I ever have...

I did it! I surprised myself today, mind you the last 3 minutes we’re really har...

Lele64

•6 years ago

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Running and the Heat!

I am doing the Race for Life on Saturday and when I last checked the weather it says it’s going to be 26 degrees and full on sun! I have walked the course...

I am doing the Race for Life on Saturday and when I last checked the weather it ...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do you all record your running stats??

I'm now at that stage where it's solid runs all the way (W7). I currently just use my Fitbit to measure all the stats, but then I transfer that data into a...

I'm now at that stage where it's solid runs all the way (W7). I currently just ...

JanB76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ryn

Going out withthe group at 7pm for our weekly session.not looking forward to the heat.Ive made a neck scarf out of an old tshirt,which I will soak in cold...

Going out withthe group at 7pm for our weekly session.not looking forward to the...

Sharronmarie1518

•6 years ago

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W6R2 and just GAHHHH

Firstly, congratulations to everyone whose still managing to go outside and run, no matter how early or how late you’re doing it. The fact that my car said 32...

Firstly, congratulations to everyone whose still managing to go outside and run,...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Heat delays consolidation

I hate to complain about all this lovely weather and ordinarily I would be loving it. However, since I am now ‘a runner’ I AM complaining haha. I can’t run...

I hate to complain about all this lovely weather and ordinarily I would be lovin...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 Delayed

Was hoping to start W5R1 Thursday but feel I'm having to delay it due to painful left Achilles heel after W4R3. As much as I'm disappointed I feel I need to...

Was hoping to start W5R1 Thursday but feel I'm having to delay it due to painful...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Hot Stuff

I’ve not posted in a very long time but have been lurking for a while. So my running fizzled out after graduation for various reasons, and am now having...

I’ve not posted in a very long time but have been lurking for a while. So my ru...

pinklady2499

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 Tonight

Sort of new I could do the previous weeks, but I am worried about the first run this week so am going to have to hit it head on and get out there. Wish me luck

Sort of new I could do the previous weeks, but I am worried about the first run ...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Treadmill or nothing 🌞🌞

Even at 7am it was too hot to run outdoors, and before that, I'm nothing more than a zombie. I salute each and every one of you who've braved the heatwave...

Even at 7am it was too hot to run outdoors, and before that, I'm nothing more ...

Gilliano666

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scaredycat

I haven’t run an inch yet.. here are my fears.. my ankles will turn over, my knees will give out.. is it safe to run when you are overweight and unfit???...

I haven’t run an inch yet.. here are my fears.. my ankles will turn over, my kne...

Jilllwilll

•6 years ago

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Wk 4... So tired!

Just completed w4r1 which felt like quite a step up from last week, but glad to think I am now running more than walking. The last run was tough but managed to...

Just completed w4r1 which felt like quite a step up from last week, but glad to ...

EL82

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Newbee.

Wk8 R3 + 2 min

W5R3 Tomorrow Night...Help!!

Tuesday

Week 9 run 2.

W9R1. Hot!

2 nights on the trot

Gonna be an early start tomorrow

W4R1 Done

Sorry !

What is an average pace in W4?

Clothes

Normal service will be resumed shortly

W1R2 hot but proud!

Wk3 run1 what a hard one

W8 R1 1 day late

Too hot to run

Very hard W7 R1

W5 R2

Running and the Heat!

How do you all record your running stats??

Ryn

W6R2 and just GAHHHH

Heat delays consolidation

W5R1 Delayed

Hot Stuff

W4R1 Tonight

Treadmill or nothing 🌞🌞

Scaredycat

Wk 4... So tired!

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