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WK9R2 Aaaaaalmost there!

Up with the larks at 6.30 this morning to beat the heat and did laps of the smaller park before work. Very nice it was to although I’m sat in my studio now...

Up with the larks at 6.30 this morning to beat the heat and did laps of the smal...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Question re pace

Out of interest is 7.36/Km very slow?? Just curious!

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Water

Hi everyone I think this is the most positive, supportive forum I've ever come across. I've just finished week 3, & in this heat I have a question about water...

Hi everyone I think this is the most positive, supportive forum I've ever come a...

Miracath

Graduate•6 years ago

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The frump hump jump

So, having just had a cold that made me faint a couple of times and then starting my awful period with gut wringing cramps and utter exhaustion, I really did...

So, having just had a cold that made me faint a couple of times and then startin...

Passingthought

•6 years ago

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W4 done, excited and apprehensive about W5

Just completed R3 of W4! As usual there was the problem of finding a route without hitting traffic lights while running, avoiding being seen by people who...

Just completed R3 of W4! As usual there was the problem of finding a route with...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 3, started

I cannot believe it. I’ve completed week two and have done the first run of week three I’m still having to pinch myself that I am willingly putting on my...

I cannot believe it. I’ve completed week two and have done the first run of week...

Mashedpotato

•6 years ago

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Wk6 R3 woohoo 🙌

Have just completed 25 mins non stop and Laura tells me I am now officially a runner 🏃‍♀️ I have tried running before and never got this far.....the programme...

Have just completed 25 mins non stop and Laura tells me I am now officially a ru...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Amazing - W5R3

Well, I totally surprised myself yesterday when I completed R3 of Week 5. Did I really run for 20 minutes?!!!! I never thought I would do this, I was very...

Well, I totally surprised myself yesterday when I completed R3 of Week 5. Did I...

Newcs

•6 years ago

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W7R1 - slow and steady won the day

Trying to beat the heat today - I chose the Parkrun route because there are lots of trees for shade towards the end. The serious runners go early (bit...

Trying to beat the heat today - I chose the Parkrun route because there are lots...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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I, Robot: A biomechanical assessment

New trainers! Since graduating nine days ago, life has been a blur of pain, sleeplessness, tears, frustration, and a lot more pain. Saw my physio last week re...

New trainers! Since graduating nine days ago, life has been a blur of pain, slee...

DeeRunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 completed - apprehensive for run 3

Hi , so I am 52yrs young and have been losing weight steadily over the last 19 months. Ive lost 4.5 stone with only another 7lbs to go to reach my personal...

Hi , so I am 52yrs young and have been losing weight steadily over the last 19 m...

Trish_66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not doing well... :-\

So, Child 2 and I did our colour obstacle run a few weeks ago - although with at least as much walking as running, as they've decided they Don't Like Running!...

So, Child 2 and I did our colour obstacle run a few weeks ago - although with at...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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First atempt

Ok so started week one day one yesterday and oh my god im so unhealthy i could only do half the run which does not even count or get saved on the app. feel...

Ok so started week one day one yesterday and oh my god im so unhealthy i could o...

darkedge

•6 years ago

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Omg...week 7 R1 ..that was hor...

Omg...week 7 R1 ..that was horrendous !!!!!! That’s what i get for being too chuffed with myself for week 6 Think i’m stuck back to the couch🤨.Has anyone else...

Omg...week 7 R1 ..that was horrendous !!!!!! That’s what i get for being too chu...

Tiny51

•6 years ago

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25 min run ✅ Like a rocket apparently!

Have done two 25 min runs in Scotland (first better than second but who’s counting!!!) despite the unseasonably hot weather. Just finished my cool down walk...

Have done two 25 min runs in Scotland (first better than second but who’s counti...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello after some months

Got to see a rheumatologist (quite quickly as the usual waiting time in Northern Ireland is 2 and a half years - I kid you not) about my mystery pains. He...

Got to see a rheumatologist (quite quickly as the usual waiting time in Northern...

Theziggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8R2.. blame it on the sunshine ☀️☀️

28 minute run in the bag.. but at the slowest pace !! Loving this gorgeous weather but makes running hard work even at 9 in the morning ☀️😀4 more runs to...

28 minute run in the bag.. but at the slowest pace !! Loving this gorgeous weath...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9 R1

Another run ticked off, managed 4K including the warm up and cool down walk. Happy running everyone 😊xx

Another run ticked off, managed 4K including the warm up and cool down walk. Ha...

Lola333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Injury update

Not posted for ages due to being layed up with poorly ankle. However I had my physio session yesterday and it left me slightly stunned. Although I am right...

Not posted for ages due to being layed up with poorly ankle. However I had my ph...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 -not feeling it today

Still on holiday and did my run 2 of week 7 down in the insanely hot hotel gym . Was definitely not feeling it today even before the run - had a case of the...

Still on holiday and did my run 2 of week 7 down in the insanely hot hotel gym ....

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3...

Thankfully I have completed week 7, I have found this week probably the hardest yet, not helped by the fact I have been feeling unwell the last few days. I...

Thankfully I have completed week 7, I have found this week probably the hardest ...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3 boy that was hot

Week 8 run three completed (just) boy that was hot, we waited till after 7 hopeing it would cool down, slowed down and then down again still managed 3.9k in...

Week 8 run three completed (just) boy that was hot, we waited till after 7 hopei...

Moreofashuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 - wow!

If you’d have told me 4 weeks ago that I’d have run a total of 16 mins before 8.30am on a work day, I’d have thought you were crazy! Felt so good to be out in...

If you’d have told me 4 weeks ago that I’d have run a total of 16 mins before 8....

Learnerrunner10

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation Runs - Getting to the business end of proceedings!

Just completed W8R1 so am nearing the end of this program and have been thinking about the next steps. I know we should be looking at consolidation runs, but...

Just completed W8R1 so am nearing the end of this program and have been thinkin...

PaulBrad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Too darn hot

Looking to start week 5, but can't decide whether to run early morning or late evening. Pros and cons?

Looking to start week 5, but can't decide whether to run early morning or late e...

CliveWoolley

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 - back injury

First 10 minutes went well. Then 6 minutes into to second run I twisted round to check for traffic at a junction and got a pain in my lower back. Completed the...

First 10 minutes went well. Then 6 minutes into to second run I twisted round to...

Maarti

Graduate•6 years ago

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Elated newbie!

Just finished my first session. That field has always looked terrifying and I just hauled myself around it 3 times! Seeing you guys several weeks in is such a...

Just finished my first session. That field has always looked terrifying and I ju...

Woki

•6 years ago

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25 min run

I’ve just completed my first 25 min run and ran 3k - not sure if that’s good enough but I’m thrilled- I have never been able to run before and this app has...

I’ve just completed my first 25 min run and ran 3k - not sure if that’s good eno...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

Week 9 run 3 completed. Delighted with progress. Good luck to everyone who are still running through the programme. I’m carrying on next step see if I can beat...

Week 9 run 3 completed. Delighted with progress. Good luck to everyone who are s...

LizzieF22

•6 years ago

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Second run wk 7. Hot hot hot!

Wow, 2nd run o week 7 was so tough for me. Changed my route, hot weather and straight in from work. I had to stop a few times for a 10 second walk. For the...

Wow, 2nd run o week 7 was so tough for me. Changed my route, hot weather and str...

Sherwin85

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

WK9R2 Aaaaaalmost there!

Question re pace

Water

The frump hump jump

W4 done, excited and apprehensive about W5

Week 3, started

Wk6 R3 woohoo 🙌

Amazing - W5R3

W7R1 - slow and steady won the day

I, Robot: A biomechanical assessment

Week 5 run 2 completed - apprehensive for run 3

Not doing well... :-\

First atempt

Omg...week 7 R1 ..that was hor...

25 min run ✅ Like a rocket apparently!

Hello after some months

Wk8R2.. blame it on the sunshine ☀️☀️

Wk9 R1

Injury update

Week 7 Run 2 -not feeling it today

Week 7 Run 3...

W8R3 boy that was hot

W4R1 - wow!

Consolidation Runs - Getting to the business end of proceedings!

Too darn hot

Week 6 run 2 - back injury

Elated newbie!

25 min run

I did it!

Second run wk 7. Hot hot hot!

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