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So, this week I was due to start week 9 and have been doing great. Loving every minute of it. However on Monday I was struck down with a viral infection that...

So, this week I was due to start week 9 and have been doing great. Loving every ...

Annemcl

•6 years ago

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Wk7R1 ..enjoyed running😃😃🙌🏻

I had a revelation on my run.. I loved it! This program really works. Further and faster and easier than before. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️. Had been a bit anxious as I’d...

I had a revelation on my run.. I loved it! This program really works. Further an...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Urgh sore throat, wheezy chest

Woke up at 3am on Tuesday with a dry scraping throat that’s ever so slowly moving down into my chest 😖. I was supposed to do my wk7r1 yesterday but thought...

Woke up at 3am on Tuesday with a dry scraping throat that’s ever so slowly movin...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going to miss week 4 - scared of week 5!

Well I completed my w4r3 this morning and I even ran up hills without stopping! I have really 'enjoyed' (yes really) week 4. I think because I've not been...

Well I completed my w4r3 this morning and I even ran up hills without stopping! ...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Type 1 Diabetics

Just wondering if there are any other Type 1 Diabetics out there? How do you manage your insulin when running and what beneficial effects, relating to...

Just wondering if there are any other Type 1 Diabetics out there? How do you ma...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finding it tough

Just finished week 3 today and seeing what is up next is daunting! I’ve managed every run so far but week 4 seems like a big step up!

Just finished week 3 today and seeing what is up next is daunting! I’ve managed ...

Loub84

•6 years ago

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Week 5 R3 - So proud and Thank you

Hi, I’ve been lurking for the last few weeks but have just completed 20 minutes of running. I never thought this was possible and am so incredibly proud of...

Hi, I’ve been lurking for the last few weeks but have just completed 20 minutes ...

Gill456

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 mind over matter

So today was the day of the much anticipated run 3 of week 5 - the jump from 8 minutes running to 20 minutes running. I had mentally prepared myself for this...

So today was the day of the much anticipated run 3 of week 5 - the jump from 8 m...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling rather smug with myself

Today I started week 8. Decided to run to my partner's house. 28 minutes could I do the extra three minutes. It's a long straight run along the prom . Had to...

Today I started week 8. Decided to run to my partner's house. 28 minutes could I...

Deborahchick46

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK7 Run2 Anyone else get hip pain, how long to rest?

I've been making steady progress, but have been floored by hip pain. It mostly came on after first run of 25mins in week 6. I took two days between runs but it...

I've been making steady progress, but have been floored by hip pain. It mostly c...

Squelch

Graduate•6 years ago

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I'm back and it feels fantastic!!

I had to stop running for some considerable time due to a problem with my eye. I went into a bit of a funk since I had just graduated and now was told not to...

I had to stop running for some considerable time due to a problem with my eye. I...

AELP

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loving reading the Forum comments

Hi I only started last Saturday and struggled. I did run 3 last night and managed 6 of the 8 runs well in my case more like a shuffle but I am amazed how much...

Hi I only started last Saturday and struggled. I did run 3 last night and manag...

Momtysmum

•6 years ago

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Another week 6 run 3 post!!

Well, struggled to sleep last night, couldn't get to sleep at first, and then woke up at stupid o'clock. Stayed there listening to the birds and wondering...

Well, struggled to sleep last night, couldn't get to sleep at first, and then wo...

Dizzysmum17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Made it to W5

Well got through to week 5, just done run 1 and feel good. Not looking forward to the R3 this week

Well got through to week 5, just done run 1 and feel good. Not looking forward t...

Falcn

•6 years ago

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W9R2 However did I get here !😀

26 runs without injury now, feeling so much stronger, fitter and healthier. This really is an amazing programme and thanks to this forum and the administrators...

26 runs without injury now, feeling so much stronger, fitter and healthier. This...

F1ipperation

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 in the Bag

Hello All, just completed week 6 run 2, felt a bit knackered at the end, in the 20 minutes running I ran 4.2 km, I think I need to slow it down a bit for the...

Hello All, just completed week 6 run 2, felt a bit knackered at the end, in the ...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 4

Week 4 complete... #SmashingIt #couch25k couldn’t do it without my Mrs .... and coach Michael Johnson 🙏 #beatingPtsd #DestroyingmyDepression #NeverGiveUp

Week 4 complete... #SmashingIt #couch25k couldn’t do it without my Mrs .... and ...

SonMik

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I am a runner W6 R3

I did it I am so happy 😀 I found it easier than runs 1 & 2 I started slow and upped my pace in the last 10 mins it was perfect good luck to everyone on your...

I did it I am so happy 😀 I found it easier than runs 1 & 2 I started slow and u...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2

Just completed the second run of week 3 and decided I need to alter my routine to having two days between the first and second run of a new week instead of...

Just completed the second run of week 3 and decided I need to alter my routine t...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Better late than never!

W8R1 I had a four day break I managed to pull a shed load of muscles in my back falling off a pavement in high heels!!! All this running and no injuries then...

W8R1 I had a four day break I managed to pull a shed load of muscles in my back...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W3R1 - time flew.

I was so looking forward to this run, and doing a longer run phase but it just went so quick. I felt I could have repeated the whole thing. But I know the best...

I was so looking forward to this run, and doing a longer run phase but it just w...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

So proud

Running59

•6 years ago

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When to run?

Im only on week 3 and trying to work out when I should run. I've signed up to a 12 week 'bootcamp', which is 2 sessions a week - a Monday and Thursday. Monday...

Im only on week 3 and trying to work out when I should run. I've signed up to a ...

RhianCos

•6 years ago

14 Replies

What do you measure?

I've just finished Week 7 and move on to Week 8 tomorrow. I have until now been starting my Strava at the beginning of the 5 min warm up walk and stopping it...

I've just finished Week 7 and move on to Week 8 tomorrow. I have until now been...

JoJoMo74

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 Done - it’s in the bag!!

Hello runners! Woke up this morning feeling more like a slug than a snail (Oldfloss) and thoughts of having a heavy run! But, I dug out my bright green...

Hello runners! Woke up this morning feeling more like a slug than a snail (Oldf...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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First full post grad run

Graduated almost 2 weeks ago and decided to give myself a few days off to work out where I was going with this running. Decided I don’t really want to run for...

Graduated almost 2 weeks ago and decided to give myself a few days off to work o...

AngieW1968

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Committed or mad?

Week 7 run 1 completed it was an early morning run today as off on holiday later today : trainers packed : let's see just how committed I am to achieving my...

Week 7 run 1 completed it was an early morning run today as off on holiday later...

MissTwiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I’ve only just ran for 25 minutes. I did it, I bloody did it 3K in 25 minutes. That was amazing. Pace 8.16 ( what ever that means) first 5 minutes legs felt...

I’ve only just ran for 25 minutes. I did it, I bloody did it 3K in 25 minutes. T...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Week 8 complete with a 5k!

I had a really bad run on Wednesday morning (a combination of not hydrated before, not in the right head space and not enough rest between runs), so I had a...

I had a really bad run on Wednesday morning (a combination of not hydrated befor...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

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How long can you have a break between runs?

On Wednesday I run W5R1 was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t to bad. Later that day I done lots of walking ended on 24,000 steps on my Fitbit. My right ankle has...

On Wednesday I run W5R1 was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t to bad. Later that da...

Slem78

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Looking for advice

Wk7R1 ..enjoyed running😃😃🙌🏻

Urgh sore throat, wheezy chest

Going to miss week 4 - scared of week 5!

Type 1 Diabetics

Finding it tough

Week 5 R3 - So proud and Thank you

Week 5 Run 3 mind over matter

Feeling rather smug with myself

WK7 Run2 Anyone else get hip pain, how long to rest?

I'm back and it feels fantastic!!

Loving reading the Forum comments

Another week 6 run 3 post!!

Made it to W5

W9R2 However did I get here !😀

Week 6 Run 2 in the Bag

Wk 4

I am a runner W6 R3

W3R2

Better late than never!

W3R1 - time flew.

Week 6 Run 3

When to run?

What do you measure?

W5R1 Done - it’s in the bag!!

First full post grad run

Committed or mad?

Week 6 Run 3

Week 8 complete with a 5k!

How long can you have a break between runs?

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