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A wall of heat takes its toll . . . .

It was my first post-grad run tonight. First run I have done without the support of Michael Jordon. Although I did miss his calm and encouraging tones, I...

It was my first post-grad run tonight. First run I have done without the suppor...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Well I was dreading this but made it through! I'm new to exercise and running even though I'm overweight and 47 years old. I've really enjoyed the c25k...

Well I was dreading this but made it through! I'm new to exercise and running ev...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 toxic 10

Solo run tonight with no pacemaker so back to the usual park. The first 10 mins were dire - my legs were solid and heavy - I kept telling myself to suck it up...

Solo run tonight with no pacemaker so back to the usual park. The first 10 mins...

Crittermad

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

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W8R3 in the bag!

Week 9 I'm coming for you! A bit of a ground out run tonight, I haven't had a chance to run since Friday because of life just getting in the way and went...

Week 9 I'm coming for you! A bit of a ground out run tonight, I haven't had a ch...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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It's hot out there

Just completed 3rd post grad run. 35 mins 3.8 k so slow but hope to push to 4k next run. I will blame the heat that I didn't make the 4k . Thought my head was...

Just completed 3rd post grad run. 35 mins 3.8 k so slow but hope to push to 4k n...

Tinker5393

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Sore legs!

My calf muscles have been playing up during my runs. I completed w6r1 this morning, it wasn’t as painful as the last run, but I feels like I’m on the edge of...

My calf muscles have been playing up during my runs. I completed w6r1 this morni...

Elmz

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Middle aged and struggling

Hi, I'm 52, overweight and have never run in my life before. I lost my mum last year and decided to try to run to improve my mood. I have just started week 5...

Hi, I'm 52, overweight and have never run in my life before. I lost my mum last ...

Lazy52

•6 years ago

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Loved week 5 run 2 tonight!

Just got back from my run and I did it with a big smile on my face! Started off the first 8 mins weirdly noticing my breath and thinking that my legs didn’t...

Just got back from my run and I did it with a big smile on my face! Started off ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - amazing last run!

I did it, I’ve run the last week. Not only that but suddenly was able to do 5K in 30mins! My running buddy & I decided to run a flatter route to see if it...

I did it, I’ve run the last week. Not only that but suddenly was able to do 5K i...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Broken ankle w3r1

OK so had a gait analysis was neutral. Bought some Brook shoes for cushion effect. Really seem fine and much better than my £10 bargain from ebay. Ankle...

OK so had a gait analysis was neutral. Bought some Brook shoes for cushion effec...

OldOkers

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I need help

I'm going out tomorrow for my first run. I'm 6 stone overweight, live in a sports university town, so everyone is super fit. I'm going to go really early to...

I'm going out tomorrow for my first run. I'm 6 stone overweight, live in a sport...

Cheesypuff

Graduate•6 years ago

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First ever abandoned run😭😭

So..second R of week 8..total disaster..first time ever throughout programme where I've had to stop...think I'd done about 12 minutes...stopped..went and did...

So..second R of week 8..total disaster..first time ever throughout programme whe...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 6 run 1!!😰

Ran 6:1 this evening!!! How warm!! Now I know why I like to run in the morning! Taken me an hour to stop sweating!! 😓😓😓😓

Ran 6:1 this evening!!! How warm!! Now I know why I like to run in the morning! ...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Attention. Lost mojo. If found please return!!

So having graduated on 3rd June I have just completed my fifth post grad run. It was a real slog. I haven’t run in 8 days and just am not feeling it but...

So having graduated on 3rd June I have just completed my fifth post grad run. It...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad Aches & Pains

Hello fellow runners! Quick question to all re general running aches and pains - I am a fairly newly qualified couch to 5K graduate (and before you ask; I’ve...

Hello fellow runners! Quick question to all re general running aches and pains -...

Kesky

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

Couch to 5K+ speed

Hello fellow runners - just wondering if any of you have used this podcast and what you thought. Trying to increase my speed. Thanks Happy running 🏃‍♀️

Hello fellow runners - just wondering if any of you have used this podcast and w...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Will I actually ever run 5K?

Did 8:1 today really pleased and feel I am getting on quite well now, particularly when I look back to W1:1 and realise how far I’ve come. But and it is a big...

Did 8:1 today really pleased and feel I am getting on quite well now, particular...

Notjustjanice

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Post grad W2R2

Hi all, just finished my latest outing round the mean streets of Croydon 😳 I know from your posts there are nice places to run out there, but this isn’t...

Hi all, just finished my latest outing round the mean streets of Croydon 😳 I kn...

David_G

•6 years ago

46 Replies

W6R1 after an unintended break

I had wanted to keep up with my running while also carrying out a move over the past two weeks, however, deadlines at work and the constant carrying of...

I had wanted to keep up with my running while also carrying out a move over the ...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 4 run 1

Completed... in pain... right leg didn't want to play today... black t shirt. ..mis afternoon heat...

Completed... in pain... right leg didn't want to play today... black t shirt. .....

Kitt-1981

•6 years ago

3 Replies

I’ve only gone and done it! W9R3 🏃‍♀️🏆

I’m sitting here pinching myself! 30minutes, 3 times this week. I never thought I’d see the day. Couldn’t wait to post this, haven’t even had my shower yet!!...

I’m sitting here pinching myself! 30minutes, 3 times this week. I never thought ...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

28 Replies

Bye bye intervals!!!

W6r2 out of the way and it’s bye bye to stopping and starting and honestly, I’m kinda glad after this week. I never in a million years thought I’d be running...

W6r2 out of the way and it’s bye bye to stopping and starting and honestly, I’m ...

Runeshadow92

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 run 1

Wow! didn't think this run would be easier but it went well!! now looking forward to next run how great is that.

Wow! didn't think this run would be easier but it went well!! now looking forwar...

Onlycar

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Consolidation runs

Did a strict half hour run on Monday, was strange running without Michael! Hesitated by the front door for ages couldn't decide to go with him or not 🙃. Next...

Did a strict half hour run on Monday, was strange running without Michael! Hesit...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling Disheartened

On Monday i did w8r3, i felt i had a few more minutes in me so also ran until the end of the cooldown time and felt such a sense of achievement at the end...

On Monday i did w8r3, i felt i had a few more minutes in me so also ran until th...

MD75

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W9R3

Very excited. Going out for my final run on this journey. See you all on the other side. 😊

Very excited. Going out for my final run on this journey. See you all on the oth...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

EUREKA

I’ve just only gone ‘n’ done it people!!!!!

Laurarees

•6 years ago

13 Replies

1st post grad run ..Bad idea

Went out yesterday to do my first post grad run ...All enthusiastic ..Me and laura with no rules ..Off I go round the loch ...Nearly finished my 30 min run...

Went out yesterday to do my first post grad run ...All enthusiastic ..Me and lau...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

31 Replies

No one is more surprised than me...

I cannot believe I am running for 28 mins. It is hard. So hard. But half the battle is in the mind. Onwards......

I cannot believe I am running for 28 mins. It is hard. So hard. But half the bat...

Hidden

•6 years ago

10 Replies

W3R2 releasing the happy hormones 😂

Well I’ve done R2 today. Wasn’t due till tomorrow but I was in such a bad mood this morning and got such a lot on my mind this week I just felt I needed to get...

Well I’ve done R2 today. Wasn’t due till tomorrow but I was in such a bad mood t...

Shazza1969

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

A wall of heat takes its toll . . . .

Week 5 run 3

W8R2 toxic 10

W8R3 in the bag!

It's hot out there

Sore legs!

Middle aged and struggling

Loved week 5 run 2 tonight!

W9R3 - amazing last run!

Broken ankle w3r1

I need help

First ever abandoned run😭😭

Week 6 run 1!!😰

Attention. Lost mojo. If found please return!!

Post Grad Aches & Pains

Couch to 5K+ speed

Will I actually ever run 5K?

Post grad W2R2

W6R1 after an unintended break

Week 4 run 1

I’ve only gone and done it! W9R3 🏃‍♀️🏆

Bye bye intervals!!!

Week 2 run 1

Consolidation runs

Feeling Disheartened

W9R3

EUREKA

1st post grad run ..Bad idea

No one is more surprised than me...

W3R2 releasing the happy hormones 😂

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