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W1R1

Did my first run today. Boy was it a lot harder than I was anticipating (I knew I was very unfit but thought it would be an easier start). Managed to get...

Did my first run today. Boy was it a lot harder than I was anticipating (I knew ...

Toonbarmy

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Fast approaching 50 started week 1 tonight! Onwards and upwards

Nf156

•6 years ago

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Keeping up with the running post week 9

Hi everybody! It's been a while since I last posted, but figured I would share my progress now. I've not been running as often as I did during the program, but...

Hi everybody! It's been a while since I last posted, but figured I would share m...

Nenenene

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1

Hi all. Having pleasantly surprised myself by completing W5R3 on Friday and feeling elated afterwards, I was looking forward to W6R1 today. I completed it...

Hi all. Having pleasantly surprised myself by completing W5R3 on Friday and feel...

Ray111

Graduate•6 years ago

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How to speed up?

Hi everyone I am now on week 3 run 2 and I am just wondering if anyone has any tips for lengthening their stride? I'm doing c2k in a small group and while I...

Hi everyone I am now on week 3 run 2 and I am just wondering if anyone has any t...

Fermerswife

•6 years ago

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New shoes question

Just come in from W6 R2, and my new Altra Paradigm 3 did not feel as shock absorbing as my old Sauconys. Anyone else have niggles getting used to new shoes?

Just come in from W6 R2, and my new Altra Paradigm 3 did not feel as shock absor...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill

Anyone done this on a treadmill? Done week 1 on it as I haven't plucked up the courage to face the public yet!!

Anyone done this on a treadmill? Done week 1 on it as I haven't plucked up the ...

SpringerHH

•6 years ago

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W5R3 EEK !!

Hi everyone, Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. Today was the dreaded w5 r3.........had my music sorted...ELO....quite long songs so I reckoned...

Hi everyone, Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. Today was the dre...

MKE1968

•6 years ago

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What pace should i go

Me When I follow the app it tells me to do a light jog so I do and that if I was running behind a hedge it would only look as if I was walking so I'm not...

Me When I follow the app it tells me to do a light jog so I do and that if I was...

Debbydoodles

•6 years ago

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Consolidation run 2, finally ran somewhere new! 🏃🏻‍♀️🐌🐢

I am a creature of habit and ran all of my pre graduation runs round the same park. Anyone else do the same? I’d always felt a bit wary of running somewhere...

I am a creature of habit and ran all of my pre graduation runs round the same p...

owmeknees

•6 years ago

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Feeling disappointed and demotivated 🙁Week 6 1&2

After the euphoria of week 5 run 3 I felt so good and confident. I had read that week 6 run 1 could be a toughie so I was prepared....NO I WASN'T! Blimey I...

After the euphoria of week 5 run 3 I felt so good and confident. I had read that...

Lea71

Graduate•6 years ago

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First 5k!

Ran my first 5k today with my speedy brother. Was glad i managed to finish without stopping

Ran my first 5k today with my speedy brother. Was glad i managed to finish witho...

Beth24

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

First of the week completed feeling good, very wet, but good I think the rain helped this evening

First of the week completed feeling good, very wet, but good I think the rain he...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st consolidation run on home soil!

Just got back from a lovely week in Greece, and had graduated 2 days before we went. Desperate not to lose any fitness so we took our running gear with us....

Just got back from a lovely week in Greece, and had graduated 2 days before we w...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it!! Thanks for everything.

I can't actually believe that this couch to 5k thing works - I really really never thought I'd see the day but in 9 weeks I have gone from a many times tried...

I can't actually believe that this couch to 5k thing works - I really really nev...

mrs_wilson

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 and a bit more!

I was supposed to complete this run on Saturday, and took my running things with me on my long weekend in London, but alas, it was not to be. Too much walking,...

I was supposed to complete this run on Saturday, and took my running things with...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Wk 5 run 1 done

Hard work tonight. It’s been a long week with work and as such energy levels have been lower. Dreaded today but got through easy enough. Run 3 of the week is...

Hard work tonight. It’s been a long week with work and as such energy levels hav...

Neilsafc

•6 years ago

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W6R1 completed!

I never dreamed I’d be running this length ever. It flipping hurts but I feel so good on it have lost nearly 2 stone with this exercise and dieting!

I never dreamed I’d be running this length ever. It flipping hurts but I feel so...

Hbosboy

•6 years ago

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Yay! W1R1 completed

Just back home after first run. By the 5th running bit was feeling bit tired but kept plodding along and am now polishing my halo!

Just back home after first run. By the 5th running bit was feeling bit tired but...

calcath

•6 years ago

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Failure or success?

Just completed 5k in fastest time ( a shade under 33 minutes) but didn’t run it all, started out at just sub 30. Min pace, lasted about 2k then had to slow...

Just completed 5k in fastest time ( a shade under 33 minutes) but didn’t run it ...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 - That's the week done!

So tonight was a difficult one to get motivated for, a run after my first day back to work after 2 weeks off. Tired and hungry when I came through the door and...

So tonight was a difficult one to get motivated for, a run after my first day ba...

Fimoo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Blood donation

Hi guys I donated blood tonight but I’m due to run tomorrow morning? Is that ok? I’m on week 9. I tried the blood service website but there’s very little...

Hi guys I donated blood tonight but I’m due to run tomorrow morning? Is that o...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Got to get back on this challenge

Have had nearly two weeks off this Due to do W6 R3 tomorrow but wondering if I should do W6 R1 again and the Carry on from there 😏🤔

Have had nearly two weeks off this Due to do W6 R3 tomorrow but wondering if I s...

Run4fitness

•6 years ago

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Rain ☔️

Just done week3 run1.. was apprehensive with the 3 min runs thrown it, but surprisingly enjoyed it!👍🏼. Even with a torrential rain and then hailstones.

Just done week3 run1.. was apprehensive with the 3 min runs thrown it, but surpr...

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

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Wk7 r1

First fail ten 7 mins in and the white flag went up. Not struggled since wk2. Putting it down to just a bad day. Go again Wednesday 🤤

First fail ten 7 mins in and the white flag went up. Not struggled since wk2. Pu...

Adamdrew31

•6 years ago

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First run. Week 1

Did my first run today and feel great that I did it. Was very nervous about running outside but really enjoyed it 😁.

Did my first run today and feel great that I did it. Was very nervous about runn...

Runningmumof2

•6 years ago

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Week 8 I hate you!

Wk8r1, that was harddddddd. Does it get easier at any point? Hoped it would be by now, but it really doesn’t feel it. Let my mind take over again and paused a...

Wk8r1, that was harddddddd. Does it get easier at any point? Hoped it would be b...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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W1R1... or “All The Gear - No Idea Week”

So, I made it out of the door. Shiny new trainers, shorts, t-shirt. Feeling like a complete fraud....! But with Jo Whiley’s dulcet tones in my ear, completed...

So, I made it out of the door. Shiny new trainers, shorts, t-shirt. Feeling like...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting afresh 3 Years on...

Age 44 and starting all over again! Had a surprise baby 20 months ago and now trying to get back to running. I’ve stayed active with classes but not run for...

Age 44 and starting all over again! Had a surprise baby 20 months ago and now tr...

landers

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 Sooooo hot 😓

I changed route tonight which was nice...and a bit flatter. Went through my local park then onto a disused railway line that is now a public footpath. I was...

I changed route tonight which was nice...and a bit flatter. Went through my loca...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

W1R1

Newbie

Keeping up with the running post week 9

W6R1

How to speed up?

New shoes question

Treadmill

W5R3 EEK !!

What pace should i go

Consolidation run 2, finally ran somewhere new! 🏃🏻‍♀️🐌🐢

Feeling disappointed and demotivated 🙁Week 6 1&2

First 5k!

W2R1

1st consolidation run on home soil!

Did it!! Thanks for everything.

W9R2 and a bit more!

Wk 5 run 1 done

W6R1 completed!

Yay! W1R1 completed

Failure or success?

W7R3 - That's the week done!

Blood donation

Got to get back on this challenge

Rain ☔️

Wk7 r1

First run. Week 1

Week 8 I hate you!

W1R1... or “All The Gear - No Idea Week”

Starting afresh 3 Years on...

W9R2 Sooooo hot 😓

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