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Week 4

Week 4 2nd Run completed feeling great apart from aching legs does any one do any stretches any suggestions thanks

Week 4 2nd Run completed feeling great apart from aching legs does any one do an...

Robert128

•6 years ago

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W9R2. Much better!

Decided to bring tomorrow’s run forward, having had 1 rest day yesterday, because of the weather. It was cooler today and tomorrow is looking hot! So glad I...

Decided to bring tomorrow’s run forward, having had 1 rest day yesterday, becaus...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 better than expected

After getting some great advice on here pos W1R1 I dragged my carcass out of bed early yesterday morning, put my earbuds in and embarked on W1R2. To be honest,...

After getting some great advice on here pos W1R1 I dragged my carcass out of bed...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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THE HARDEST IVE FOUND IT TODAY

W7 R1 that was really tough today the main thing is I completed it I’ve not really struggled up until today so I guess I’ve been lucky onwards and upwards...

W7 R1 that was really tough today the main thing is I completed it I’ve not rea...

Run4fitness

•6 years ago

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W8R2 Race for Life 5k

Well I did the 5k in 40 mins 02 seconds, which I’m quite happy with. But I didn’t manage to run the whole thing so feeling disappointed. Set out too fast and...

Well I did the 5k in 40 mins 02 seconds, which I’m quite happy with. But I did...

Gemima-Jam

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

Finally got to complete W2 after life getting in the way and having to re-set after W2R2. I thought I did quite well but 13yr old son suffered with a really...

Finally got to complete W2 after life getting in the way and having to re-set af...

Core16

•6 years ago

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W3R2

I did it and braved the outside world! Not sure if it was running outside as I have done the treadmill up to now or running in the morning when I normally run...

I did it and braved the outside world! Not sure if it was running outside as I h...

SpringerHH

•6 years ago

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Run 5 week 3

20 mins in the bag! Really pleased with myself!!!

Bandahicup

Graduate•6 years ago

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First post grad run ☹️

Frustrating.... worst run yet. Tried 30 minutes today, struggled through 15 minutes, nothing was coming together so I stopped and walked for a minute then...

Frustrating.... worst run yet. Tried 30 minutes today, struggled through 15 min...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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That’s it for me then I guess 😒

Osteoarthritis decided then to stop my running after week 1. Damn it 😤 Left knee swollen and stiff from inside the joint and feels twitching “backwards” a bit...

Osteoarthritis decided then to stop my running after week 1. Damn it 😤 Left kne...

FinnInMe

•6 years ago

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Wk8r2

First run I did on wk 8 was fine but this one was really hard. Maybe it was the bacon roll my little boy brought me in bed for Father’s Day and promptly...

First run I did on wk 8 was fine but this one was really hard. Maybe it was the...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 goodness gracious little old me

I was not looking forward to this one at all. Until now I’ve resisted looking ahead to see what was in store each week but this one I felt I really ought to....

I was not looking forward to this one at all. Until now I’ve resisted looking ah...

Julessn

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 - Aarrrrgggghhhh. But done.

Oh awful run yesterday evening. I was determined to go out as I was only doing 2 runs this week.. but I had to sort tea for the kids, which burnt while I was...

Oh awful run yesterday evening. I was determined to go out as I was only doing 2...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

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It all came together!

Week 8 run 3 this morning. Week 8 has been a bit of a tough one for me, I ended up repeating it because my runs got so stretched out, and it’s been hard. But...

Week 8 run 3 this morning. Week 8 has been a bit of a tough one for me, I ended ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Not a morning runner

Just been out and done wk3 run3, I normally run on an evening after work to de-stress, before eating etc. But due to having a busy day planned today thought...

Just been out and done wk3 run3, I normally run on an evening after work to de-s...

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

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Couch to 4K for me

I must me so unfit I can only manage 4K in 30 mins! Am I the only one? Feel very disheartened 🙁😓

I must me so unfit I can only manage 4K in 30 mins! Am I the only one? Feel ve...

Jogger_Mum

Graduate•6 years ago

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How to get over yourself?

I really want to do a Couch 2 5K, but I'm very overweight and what stops me putting my trainers on is the idea of running where people can see (and point, and...

I really want to do a Couch 2 5K, but I'm very overweight and what stops me putt...

surfing_electron

•6 years ago

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From Ouch!-to-5K

Despite the set back of W1R2 when I fell and broke my nose, lost a front tooth and got two black eyes . . . . this morning, I have completed W9R3 😊 I am 61...

Despite the set back of W1R2 when I fell and broke my nose, lost a front tooth ...

Christianne57

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9

Completed run 1 of week 9 earlier this morning. It's been such a great programme, I cannot believe I've done as well as I have. I'm feeling confident that over...

Completed run 1 of week 9 earlier this morning. It's been such a great programme...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

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You know when you have that idea of a fantasy run...?

My fantasy run was at The Witterings beach. I’m a bit of a visitor a couple of times a year. Today I had that chance but I never envisaged it being blowy and...

My fantasy run was at The Witterings beach. I’m a bit of a visitor a couple of ...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3

Gorgeous day for running😎 really happy ! week 3 Run 3 is in the bag. Looking forward to week 4 but a little bit scared at the same time..eek😁

Gorgeous day for running😎 really happy ! week 3 Run 3 is in the bag. Looking f...

Linbee50

•6 years ago

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Who am I ?!

Family gathering last night. I'm famous for being the last man standing, however I was the first to bed at 2.30am (my in-laws know how to party) not because I...

Family gathering last night. I'm famous for being the last man standing, however...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag!!!

Whoop whoop!! I was a little bit apprehensive to say the least but I did it! And it felt good! Roll on week 6!

Whoop whoop!! I was a little bit apprehensive to say the least but I did it! And...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - woah there!

I had read a lot of posts about how W6R1 would take you round the back of the bike sheds and give you a good kick in so I mentally prepared myself and also...

I had read a lot of posts about how W6R1 would take you round the back of the bi...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just starting wk2

Hi all. New here and have survived week one! Does anyone have advice about pain in the Achilles’ tendon?I’ve had problems with it for a few months and Physio...

Hi all. New here and have survived week one! Does anyone have advice about pain ...

Jackie0906

•6 years ago

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A bit of wobble

Wk8R2 I felt so motivated today I was actually looking forward to running😃 and it went really well , the only minor hiccup was a right boob bouncing rather...

Wk8R2 I felt so motivated today I was actually looking forward to running😃 and ...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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Excited

Just done w6r3 Laura says I can now call myself a runner I know there is more to go but so chuffed to have got this far ...... I am a 55year old grandma who...

Just done w6r3 Laura says I can now call myself a runner I know there is more to...

Fernshome

•6 years ago

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W5R2 I’m in the zone!!

Well that’s W5R2 done! In the bag! I’m absolutely delighted. I think that’s sort of me being officially half way! Michael wasn’t as ecstatic at the end today,...

Well that’s W5R2 done! In the bag! I’m absolutely delighted. I think that’s sort...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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I couldn't have

Have I really just run 25minutes without stopping? Twice? Can't call it a fluke any more! How did I get from panting my way through 1 minute runs to a whole 25...

Have I really just run 25minutes without stopping? Twice? Can't call it a fluke ...

Passingthought

•6 years ago

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Back on it after a calf strain

Had to take a 5 week rest to heal a nasty calf strain on a week 6 run... new running shoes were the problem. So changed shoes, started again at week 1 and all...

Had to take a 5 week rest to heal a nasty calf strain on a week 6 run... new run...

Janeym1

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week 4

W9R2. Much better!

W1R2 better than expected

THE HARDEST IVE FOUND IT TODAY

W8R2 Race for Life 5k

W2R3

W3R2

Run 5 week 3

First post grad run ☹️

That’s it for me then I guess 😒

Wk8r2

W5R3 goodness gracious little old me

W3R2 - Aarrrrgggghhhh. But done.

It all came together!

Not a morning runner

Couch to 4K for me

How to get over yourself?

From Ouch!-to-5K

Week 9

You know when you have that idea of a fantasy run...?

Week 3 Run 3

Who am I ?!

W5R3 in the bag!!!

Week 6 Run 1 - woah there!

Just starting wk2

A bit of wobble

Excited

W5R2 I’m in the zone!!

I couldn't have

Back on it after a calf strain

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