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Week two! Whooop whoop

I made it to week two!! I'm so impressed with myself! My only struggle today woth week two run 1 was when it told me to breath and count the 4 and breath out...

I made it to week two!! I'm so impressed with myself! My only struggle today wo...

Simona89

•6 years ago

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W2R2 ..... warm!

All done ✅ really pleased as was a min faster on my strava. Did this in the Morning about 10am. Was really sunny! Wished I’d done it now as it’s soooo cool...

All done ✅ really pleased as was a min faster on my strava. Did this in the Morn...

Shazza1969

•6 years ago

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First run since graduating

So just completed my first run after graduating. It was a little lonely not having Sarah telling how long I had been running but I chose Take That to run along...

So just completed my first run after graduating. It was a little lonely not havi...

Annlucia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 2

Changed the run tonight. 5 min walk 6 * 2 min run - 2 min walk 5 min walk. Felt a lot better. Roll on Friday or Saturday.

Changed the run tonight. 5 min walk 6 * 2 min run - 2 min walk 5 min walk. Felt...

Chs53

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 newbie

I completed my second run today and loved it. (I'd started a few weeks ago and done one run but a very unusual asthma flare stopped me so this is second time...

I completed my second run today and loved it. (I'd started a few weeks ago and d...

jenny72

•6 years ago

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Running in the rain

What does everyone wear for running when it’s raining? And how bad does it need to be before you declare an extra rest day? I’ve got to week 6 and today was...

What does everyone wear for running when it’s raining? And how bad does it need ...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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w2r2 didnt happen today

I feel really down hearted as my knees are too painful to go out tonight - Prob the 6 miles I walked while volunteering at Hyde Park on Sat and then my W2r1 on...

I feel really down hearted as my knees are too painful to go out tonight - Prob ...

cazlorenzo

•6 years ago

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W5 off to a flying start

Just completed first run for Week 5. Although it was hard I think I found it easier than week 4. After run 3 of week 4 I was condidering it wasn’t for me and...

Just completed first run for Week 5. Although it was hard I think I found it eas...

Janebuswell

•6 years ago

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W3 R1 OMG!!!

Well that was tough🙁 had a break of 2 days from the last run,and boy do I feel it. It's like how I first felt at week 1 run 1. Definitely not leaving another...

Well that was tough🙁 had a break of 2 days from the last run,and boy do I feel ...

Linbee50

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 pizza

I’m over half way!!! Just complete w5r2 and I could cry with relief at making t past the half way point. The last 4 minutes of the second run where challenging...

I’m over half way!!! Just complete w5r2 and I could cry with relief at making t ...

Runeshadow92

•6 years ago

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Consolidation week 1 run 2

Hi all, just finished my second post-grad run. 🏃‍♂️ It was obvious early on I wasn’t going to be challenging my best time so decided to carry on beyond 30...

Hi all, just finished my second post-grad run. 🏃‍♂️ It was obvious early on I w...

David_G

•6 years ago

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W4R1, struggled & fell! :-(

As I was struggling finishing my last 5mn run, twisted my ankle and fell on my knees! Ouch!! Ouch!! Ouch! Big hole on my running tight and blood on my knee!...

As I was struggling finishing my last 5mn run, twisted my ankle and fell on my k...

Sisi94200

•6 years ago

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W6R2 Struggling!

Hi this is my first post. I’m currently on week 6, never been much of a runner but I’ve surprised myself, up until now. I started struggling at week 5 run 3...

Hi this is my first post. I’m currently on week 6, never been much of a runner b...

Tgreen26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Meanwhile, Hoovering around the IC waiting room...

So, Sunday I’d started some great core strengthening exercises that are really doing something, I know they are because everything is sore. I had a lovely 30...

So, Sunday I’d started some great core strengthening exercises that are really d...

TailChaser

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8 R3 done

Not so much ground covered today, just 3.9 k in 28 minutes, it felt slow, put it down to a tough Sunday, ran and walked over 11 miles! Maybe needed longer to...

Not so much ground covered today, just 3.9 k in 28 minutes, it felt slow, put it...

Bobthedog

•6 years ago

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Cor, bloody hell!

So, plod, plod, plod - I’ve now made it to W4R2. Blimey, that’s hard. Anyway, managed 3 mins, then 5, than 1.5 little break 1.5 then 5. Came home, ate,...

So, plod, plod, plod - I’ve now made it to W4R2. Blimey, that’s hard. Anyway, ma...

JCintheplacetobe

•6 years ago

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PG run1

Well finally made it 🍒 popped my post grad cherry. Was really hot and muggy, had a steady run to the bridge and back ... not as far as I've been before but...

Well finally made it 🍒 popped my post grad cherry. Was really hot and muggy, ha...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee Support...yay or nay?

Just completed week 2. My left knee is feeling like it is threatening me... There is a dull ache there. Much more noticeable after run than during run. I'm...

Just completed week 2. My left knee is feeling like it is threatening me... The...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1

Hello all! I've just joined the forum, first post and about to get my daps on embark on my first run of W5. It's all gone fairly well until now despite the...

Hello all! I've just joined the forum, first post and about to get my daps on e...

RunMattRun

•6 years ago

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Week 3 complete in 3 days

Hi. This is my first post. I have just completed week 3 and am finding it easy so far. I am keen to do another couple of runs this week as it’s only 3 days...

Hi. This is my first post. I have just completed week 3 and am finding it easy ...

Lucyladtic1234

•6 years ago

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How do I improve my breathing?

Hi everyone, first post so hoping to get some help from you lovely people. One more run and I will be completing week three but can't get my breathing under...

Hi everyone, first post so hoping to get some help from you lovely people. One m...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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What an amazing programme!

As I ran 3.4k in 26 minutes today on my week 6 run 3, I kept thinking back to when I started this programme and could barely complete the 60 seconds of...

As I ran 3.4k in 26 minutes today on my week 6 run 3, I kept thinking back to w...

Teddly22

Graduate•6 years ago

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HR Max

The HR max for my age is 157. On my last run I peaked at 170. Will the peak reduce with extra fitness or should I reduce the pace of my run to the 157 max. I...

The HR max for my age is 157. On my last run I peaked at 170. Will the peak red...

CajonJon

•6 years ago

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Week 6 complete!

Well pleased and it easier doing downhill this morning.

spscollins

•6 years ago

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Tortoise and the hare

Slow progress but progress is progress... 2 months in and I'm onto week 5, did the 2nd week 5 run yesterday - 2x8mins - the first one was tougher than the...

Slow progress but progress is progress... 2 months in and I'm onto week 5, did t...

Ginspired

•6 years ago

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Rookie

I have only just started couch to 5k. Was my first run of the second week yesterday but I failed miserably. I just couldn’t get to the 90 seconds without...

I have only just started couch to 5k. Was my first run of the second week yester...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K help

Hi, I have started couch to 5k, I have just completely week 4 but have really struggled to run for 5 mins straight without stopping for a few paces. Would you...

Hi, I have started couch to 5k, I have just completely week 4 but have really st...

ShazAsh

•6 years ago

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Sleep bonus

Fitbit told me this morning that in the last 30 days I have slept an average of 27 mins longer on days that I ran. What a bonus!

Fitbit told me this morning that in the last 30 days I have slept an average of ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 I’m officially a runner!

Had a 4 day break before my first 25 min run, so was a bit worried I’d be out of practice. The extra rest must have done wonders because I sailed through this...

Had a 4 day break before my first 25 min run, so was a bit worried I’d be out of...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

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Dizziness and stomach cramps

Hello all. I just wanted to pick some brains today. Have any fellow runners experienced these after embarking on their new found 'joy'? Dizziness is affecting...

Hello all. I just wanted to pick some brains today. Have any fellow runners expe...

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Week two! Whooop whoop

W2R2 ..... warm!

First run since graduating

Week 1 - Run 2

Week 1 Run 2 newbie

Running in the rain

w2r2 didnt happen today

W5 off to a flying start

W3 R1 OMG!!!

Week 5 run 2 pizza

Consolidation week 1 run 2

W4R1, struggled & fell! :-(

W6R2 Struggling!

Meanwhile, Hoovering around the IC waiting room...

W8 R3 done

Cor, bloody hell!

PG run1

Knee Support...yay or nay?

W5R1

Week 3 complete in 3 days

How do I improve my breathing?

What an amazing programme!

HR Max

Week 6 complete!

Tortoise and the hare

Rookie

Couch to 5K help

Sleep bonus

W6R3 I’m officially a runner!

Dizziness and stomach cramps

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