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I DID IT!!

I almost put today off. I had the wind, really bad hayfever and a long day at work against me, but I forced myself out. It was one of my toughest runs yet, and...

I almost put today off. I had the wind, really bad hayfever and a long day at wo...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Consolidation W2R3

So this is my long run each week. I was tempted to leave this to Saturday morning but then I would’ve only done 2 runs in seven days and, well, quest. Ran...

So this is my long run each week. I was tempted to leave this to Saturday mornin...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it 🙌

Can’t believe that i completed Couch to 5K last night! Third time lucky, as i have had two failed attempts at the programme! So happy :)

Can’t believe that i completed Couch to 5K last night! Third time lucky, as i ha...

BeccaTh

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R3

Happy 51st. Enough said.

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did week 6 run 2 really struggled - now feeling demotivated!

Have really been enjoying the coach to 5K, last night I completed the 25 min run and i had to stop twice. Really struggled with my breathing and hip pain! Now...

Have really been enjoying the coach to 5K, last night I completed the 25 min run...

Jess-AB

•6 years ago

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W3 r1

Completed w 3 r 1 yesterday. Really pleased with myself

Kitt-1981

•6 years ago

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Nearly there and loving this jogging lark!!!

W9 r2 done this morning in howling winds. Felt so pleased as I did 40 minutes and 4K. Just one run left and I graduate.

W9 r2 done this morning in howling winds. Felt so pleased as I did 40 minutes a...

Nannymo30

•6 years ago

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2nd Run

Hi I have completed my 2nd run it felt a little easier but still a long way to go!!! Please tell me it get's better with each run.

Hi I have completed my 2nd run it felt a little easier but still a long way to ...

Onlycar

•6 years ago

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First run...

Just back from W1R1. Jeepers, that was hard! I haven’t run since doing cross country at school some 26 years ago. I had a stitch just before the halfway mark...

Just back from W1R1. Jeepers, that was hard! I haven’t run since doing cross cou...

the_knack

•6 years ago

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W9r2. ... Unbelievable ..😊😊😊😊

First thing this morning ..I .Went out in the stormy winds and rain and did my w9r2 ...Unbelievable is the only word I have ..As I was definitely a couch...

First thing this morning ..I .Went out in the stormy winds and rain and did my w...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Run Media City 5k and 10k

https://www.runmediacity.com/event/run-media-city-june/

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 - Feel like ive chickened out by using the treadmill! And no pain today :D

Completed this run at the gym today as the boyfriend wanted to go and I didn’t feel like getting up at 5am this morning :D It was weird, it felt really easy!...

Completed this run at the gym today as the boyfriend wanted to go and I didn’t f...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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How many rest days are too many rest days?

I did W6R3 on Monday and found it harder going than I thought I would, with a tough week at work it’s now Thursday evening and I won’t be able to do another...

I did W6R3 on Monday and found it harder going than I thought I would, with a to...

LantauMama

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - crashed out

Literally. Last Sunday I was scheduled to do W5R3. On Thursday a London bus driver decided to conduct a side experiment to see if it was possible to launch...

Literally. Last Sunday I was scheduled to do W5R3. On Thursday a London bus driv...

Melissal

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Can anyone recommend some cheap but decent earphones that won't fall out of my ears while running?

Recommendations welcome please. Mine are driving me crazy!

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

W5 R3 Done! Never thought it possible!

I was dreading this, as I imagine we all do, but the previous weeks' prep has done its job. Week 1 and I was absolutely knackered after a 60 second run but I'm...

I was dreading this, as I imagine we all do, but the previous weeks' prep has do...

TimFloyd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started again!!!!

Got to week 5 last year and then stopped ,life just got in the way . Determined this time to complete and hopefully before my holiday ti greece in september....

Got to week 5 last year and then stopped ,life just got in the way . Determined ...

Kate07

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Post graduation runners-do you still do your 5 min walk before and after running?

I was just wondering if everyone still did this once they feel they have consolidated their 30 minute runs? Or is it something that you continue to do...

I was just wondering if everyone still did this once they feel they have consoli...

Ally25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holiday jogging

Well a first for me early morning running while on holiday in Croatia 🇭🇷 beautiful scenery . It may only be 3k but it feels great getting out and having a go...

Well a first for me early morning running while on holiday in Croatia 🇭🇷 beaut...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

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Gone With the Wind W6R1

I wasn’t looking forward to today’s run - so many folks have said week 6 is a toughie after the exhilaration of a 20 minute run in wk5. But.... Thank you...

I wasn’t looking forward to today’s run - so many folks have said week 6 is a to...

captain_compass

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 2 done....just

I have to say that I found this run particularly tiring. I'm wondering whether the previous day's yoga session had been a bit strenuous or perhaps the weather...

I have to say that I found this run particularly tiring. I'm wondering whether t...

wickenden71

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 3

Tomorrow is week 6 run 3, and if I’m honest I’m a little bit apprehensive. I know I did the 20 minutes last week but the old nerves have kicked in again. After...

Tomorrow is week 6 run 3, and if I’m honest I’m a little bit apprehensive. I kno...

Running59

•6 years ago

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W9R1 - Can't believe what I've just done!

Eight and a bit short weeks ago I, like 1000's of others, decided to sign up to the C25k program. Remembering W1R1, run 1 minute then walk for 1 1/2 minutes...

Eight and a bit short weeks ago I, like 1000's of others, decided to sign up to ...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Never too old

Hi Everyone, never posted before but so chuffed with myself. I'm 67 and now on week 7 of the Couch to 5k. I never thought it was possible and although fairly...

Hi Everyone, never posted before but so chuffed with myself. I'm 67 and now on w...

Ninnals

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started week 4

Never been a runner or shown any interest in it, but this is working for me. Did Week 4 Run 1 yesterday which felt like a big leap from week 3 but I did it....

Never been a runner or shown any interest in it, but this is working for me. Did...

SPK1996

•6 years ago

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Outside 👀😳

So yesterday, me and my friend only went and did w1 day1 out in the actual fresh air! It’s so much more different from jogging on the spot in the house 😳...

So yesterday, me and my friend only went and did w1 day1 out in the actual fres...

Diesel-Dodd

•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 completed

Getting there now, enjoying my morning runs along the quiet country lanes in Normandy. Glad to complete with no adverse effects, week 8 here I come 🙂

Getting there now, enjoying my morning runs along the quiet country lanes in Nor...

Kkfe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6r3

When should i be expected to reach the 5k or 3.1 mile mark? As I've just completed this run. Never in a month of Sundays would I thought I'd be running...

When should i be expected to reach the 5k or 3.1 mile mark? As I've just complet...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started and having difficulty...

My BMI is around 25.5 and I’m a 45 year old female. W1 R1: I managed all the runs except I cut run 5 short by about 10 seconds. (I did better than I thought...

My BMI is around 25.5 and I’m a 45 year old female. W1 R1: I managed all the ru...

ForeverMonna

•6 years ago

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WK9R1 - What a great comeback, feeling fantastic again

Well that went rather well if I say so myself. After 9 days of sitting on the Injury Couch nursing my injured calf muscle and getting fidgety through the lack...

Well that went rather well if I say so myself. After 9 days of sitting on the In...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

I DID IT!!

Consolidation W2R3

I did it 🙌

W6 R3

Did week 6 run 2 really struggled - now feeling demotivated!

W3 r1

Nearly there and loving this jogging lark!!!

2nd Run

First run...

W9r2. ... Unbelievable ..😊😊😊😊

Run Media City 5k and 10k

W4R1 - Feel like ive chickened out by using the treadmill! And no pain today :D

How many rest days are too many rest days?

W5R3 - crashed out

Can anyone recommend some cheap but decent earphones that won't fall out of my ears while running?

W5 R3 Done! Never thought it possible!

Started again!!!!

Post graduation runners-do you still do your 5 min walk before and after running?

Holiday jogging

Gone With the Wind W6R1

Week 7 run 2 done....just

Week 6 Run 3

W9R1 - Can't believe what I've just done!

Never too old

Just started week 4

Outside 👀😳

Week 7 run 3 completed

W6r3

Just started and having difficulty...

WK9R1 - What a great comeback, feeling fantastic again

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