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I just ran 5k! How did that happen?? 😮

No idea how! 4th consolidation run, didn’t plan to try for 5k but my my legs just kept going. I thought I might make it to 4.5 but then it seemed rude to stop!...

No idea how! 4th consolidation run, didn’t plan to try for 5k but my my legs jus...

owmeknees

•6 years ago

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It took some persuading but we did it :-)

Planned to run/walk Parkrun this morning with my 13 year old son. He was not keen this morning! Left his expensive football boots (which he bought himself) on...

Planned to run/walk Parkrun this morning with my 13 year old son. He was not kee...

pianoteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow and steady Saturday Morning! Continuing to consolidate.🐌🐌🐌

My fourth 30 minute consolidation run but the first with my sister who is back on two feet after being on two wheels!! Slow and steady 3.3k in 30 mins for her...

My fourth 30 minute consolidation run but the first with my sister who is back o...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it! Graduation run at Coventry Parkrun!!

C25K done!! 😆 Did the Coventry Parkrun this morning with my 2 kids, finished in 45 minutes so not fast BUT after 30 minutes I kept going and only had a quick...

C25K done!! 😆 Did the Coventry Parkrun this morning with my 2 kids, finished in...

oldwheezer69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Core Strength

I’ve recently started the 30 Day Plank Challenge as I read an article saying that core strength helps to improve running. I’ve noticed a difference after just...

I’ve recently started the 30 Day Plank Challenge as I read an article saying tha...

NJGam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Mental barrier broken at 3rd Park Run 👊

Once again an array of coloured tee shirts, toned legs & trainers went whizzing past me at my 3rd Park Run since Graduation ~ and quelle surprise 😱 Here come...

Once again an array of coloured tee shirts, toned legs & trainers went whizzing ...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r2 :-)

Well normally run on an evening, so running this morning was new for me. I had a coffee and a banana and off I went earphones in and two minutes thirty...

Well normally run on an evening, so running this morning was new for me. I had ...

r4ch3l

•6 years ago

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Running watch - any recommendations?

I was thinking of rewarding myself with a running watch (now that Laura's told me I'm a runner 😄) Any recommendations? I have a Fitbit blaze that will need...

I was thinking of rewarding myself with a running watch (now that Laura's told m...

Tartiflette

Graduate•6 years ago

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Routine & Ego - Keep them under control!

As a W9er it is very easy to become complacent about how far you have come and how it's nearly all over. But even in week 9 we are still learning. Lesson #1...

As a W9er it is very easy to become complacent about how far you have come and h...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Ugly Duckling

If you feel like you are not a runner just remember the ugly duckling story. You will get there.

If you feel like you are not a runner just remember the ugly duckling story. You...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Proper running gear 😉

So, I’m about to tackle wk8r1 and I decided that what I needed to get me through the extra 3 mins was ‘proper’ running leggings and a ‘proper’ running top...

So, I’m about to tackle wk8r1 and I decided that what I needed to get me through...

Kasruns

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4r1 knee injury stops play

The running time was fine, I did 5 mins without any cardio problems, and I'm pretty much in control of my breathing on every 4th pace, which is a huge...

The running time was fine, I did 5 mins without any cardio problems, and I'm pre...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay! I’m a (very slow) runner!

Just finished my W6 R3 & I’m officially (at least according to Jo!) a runner! Woop woop!! I admit that I could probably speed walk faster than I can run 😂 ......

Just finished my W6 R3 & I’m officially (at least according to Jo!) a runner! Wo...

kez2020uk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feel like an imposter?

Just run W6R3 ! Thrilled but still feeling that I’m not a “proper “ runner .

janevine

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2

Well, that was not as brutal as the last run, but by no means comfortable either. Still, feels good that I’ve yet to give up on a run (“hello there. Fate...

Well, that was not as brutal as the last run, but by no means comfortable either...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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Go me.🤗

Just done week 5 run 1 of CT5K. I'm really enjoying it. I have MS so never thought I'd be able to do this, but I find myself looking forward to my runs. Role...

Just done week 5 run 1 of CT5K. I'm really enjoying it. I have MS so never thoug...

Emily46

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduation

Who would have thought it, nearly 60 years old and I’ve graduated, going to miss it so much. What to do next, any suggestions please.

Who would have thought it, nearly 60 years old and I’ve graduated, going to miss...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Best run yet!

So after a couple of hard runs I had a two day break and went out last night and had a fab run! Ran for 33 mins straight and managed the 5k in just over 35...

So after a couple of hard runs I had a two day break and went out last night and...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 - toughie

It was slow, it was hard, I did it!!!

Beccy8348E

•6 years ago

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First race

Got my first 5K race this lunchtime and looking for any last minute advice. Feeling nervous, far more than that first C25K 20min run on W5R3. Dunno whether...

Got my first 5K race this lunchtime and looking for any last minute advice. Feel...

WINERYDOG

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’m a graduate!!!!

I’ve done it, I’ve completed the programme!!! I’m so pleased and proud of myself. Going on to do the Bridge to 10 k now. This programme is wonderful. 😃

I’ve done it, I’ve completed the programme!!! I’m so pleased and proud of mys...

Nannymo30

•6 years ago

25 Replies

W1r3 done

I didn’t think I’d struggle to find time for the less than 30min runs in this first week but, after completing the first two over three days, it took me...

I didn’t think I’d struggle to find time for the less than 30min runs in this fi...

Michlah

•6 years ago

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Week one completed

I’ve just completed week one. I’ve never been into running i never thought I had the stamina (only time will tell). On rest days I tend to walk around 5k at a...

I’ve just completed week one. I’ve never been into running i never thought I had...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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W1R3 too easy!!! 🤪

W1R3 done! I can’t believe how much easier that was than the first one! It was actually too easy!! Excitied about my new hobby. Bring on week 2! Also tried out...

W1R3 done! I can’t believe how much easier that was than the first one! It was a...

kimberleyelrebmik

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

PG W10R3

Quickly squeezed in a short 3.6km run early this morning. Apart from still aching before I left from Tuesday 5km - it was a good run! I think I need to...

Quickly squeezed in a short 3.6km run early this morning. Apart from still achi...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad W1R3 -Wow!

Hi all, just finished 3rd run of post grad week 1 🏃‍♂️ The results are in...and I did 5.2K(3.2 miles) in 30:32 according to Strava. Pace was 5:50 per...

Hi all, just finished 3rd run of post grad week 1 🏃‍♂️ The results are in...and...

David_G

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Well proud

Today I did run 2 in week 5 for the second time as I struggled the first time, I wonder if I have a mental block with run 2 every week any way I got through...

Today I did run 2 in week 5 for the second time as I struggled the first time, I...

slowsue

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Tonight is the night!

Hey all, newbie couch to 5k'er! Tonight I'm going out on my first jaunt with Sarah Millican, hoping that I don't lose the little bit of motivation I've got...

Hey all, newbie couch to 5k'er! Tonight I'm going out on my first jaunt with Sar...

Hayl3381

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Burghley House, first run with rain 🌧

Not every day you get to see a very grand country house on your run! Impressive! Running in the rain is actually quite nice ;) Hope everyone running today has...

Not every day you get to see a very grand country house on your run! Impressive!...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Calf pain

Hi everyone! So I've just completed week 4 and moving onto week 5 tomorrow. I'm really struggling with calf pain thou 🤔 I could barely keep going on the last...

Hi everyone! So I've just completed week 4 and moving onto week 5 tomorrow. I'm ...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

I just ran 5k! How did that happen?? 😮

It took some persuading but we did it :-)

Slow and steady Saturday Morning! Continuing to consolidate.🐌🐌🐌

Done it! Graduation run at Coventry Parkrun!!

Core Strength

Mental barrier broken at 3rd Park Run 👊

W7r2 :-)

Running watch - any recommendations?

Routine & Ego - Keep them under control!

The Ugly Duckling

Proper running gear 😉

W4r1 knee injury stops play

Yay! I’m a (very slow) runner!

Feel like an imposter?

W6R2

Go me.🤗

Graduation

Best run yet!

W6R1 - toughie

First race

I’m a graduate!!!!

W1r3 done

Week one completed

W1R3 too easy!!! 🤪

PG W10R3

Post grad W1R3 -Wow!

Well proud

Tonight is the night!

Burghley House, first run with rain 🌧

Calf pain

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