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Post grad run three ✅

Just finished third post grad run of thirty mins. Nowhere near running 5k but I’m not bothered; running non stop for half an hour is such an achievement for...

Just finished third post grad run of thirty mins. Nowhere near running 5k but I’...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - The final week

So the final week is here. It has been an amazing journey so far, made much more special by the support, advice and encouragement received by you all. Thank...

So the final week is here. It has been an amazing journey so far, made much more...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Map my run or Strava?

I’m using map my run at the moment. I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 1. Map my run is fine. It gives me my split times which is handy. Does strava offer anything...

I’m using map my run at the moment. I’ve just completed Week 9 Run 1. Map my run...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee pain

Knees are painful but not as bad as last week will my knees improve

madjonb

•6 years ago

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Blah

WK7 R3 Indigestion and tired, late night. I put it off then literally dragged myself off the sofa and ran for another 25mins. It wasn’t pretty just a plod....

WK7 R3 Indigestion and tired, late night. I put it off then literally dragged ...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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First post graduation run, missing Michael and c25k 🏃🏽‍♀️😕

Well a week after graduating finally managed to do the first post grad run. Went out mid morning and it was hard.. too warm and I missed Michael and his...

Well a week after graduating finally managed to do the first post grad run. Wen...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Did it

OMG complete 2nd week I really don’t think I’m ready for the 3rd god help me!!

Howgilli

•6 years ago

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W5 R3 success

Thanks for all the tips and motivation, completed 20 minutes this morning! Ran alongside the lake to the beach and back.

Thanks for all the tips and motivation, completed 20 minutes this morning! Ran a...

Hawnlake

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r2 in the bag

If anyone had asked me 8 weeks ago.......! Very excited this morning, waited until my partner had gone out on a bike ride and set off. Just me and Laura (on my...

If anyone had asked me 8 weeks ago.......! Very excited this morning, waited unt...

Katiepops

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r3 complete 😊😊😊

Was so eager this morning ..I got up at 5 am And set off on my journey ...Not one single person or car did I see ...Great run so looking forward to graduating...

Was so eager this morning ..I got up at 5 am And set off on my journey ...Not on...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Iky222 W3R1

Just completed W3R1 felt tired before it but got on with it was blowing at the end but did enjoy it .

Just completed W3R1 felt tired before it but got on with it was blowing at the e...

Iky222

•6 years ago

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Tips?

Graduated on the couch to 5k app today. So pleased. It’s been tough. Any tips on keeping it up or good apps/pod casts going forward? 😊

Graduated on the couch to 5k app today. So pleased. It’s been tough. Any tips on...

Debbie78

•6 years ago

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Stuck!

No running since Monday. Tightness in the back of my right knee. Is that a tendon? Feel bad as this is the first hiccup and I’m half way through week 7. I...

No running since Monday. Tightness in the back of my right knee. Is that a tendo...

Mezkate

•6 years ago

1 Reply

New shoes!

Hubby treated me to these little beauties after my gait analysis yesterday (early birthday pressie!) and first run done with no pain in my knee or shins! Who...

Hubby treated me to these little beauties after my gait analysis yesterday (earl...

JacquiAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snailed it!

Graduation run today 🙂 Was accompanied by my ever supportive wife on her bike for the usual lap of the lake. Really should have pulled my finger out and...

Graduation run today 🙂 Was accompanied by my ever supportive wife on her bike ...

YoureDoingGreatPet

•6 years ago

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Graduated today!

I graduated today! So pleased with myself as I never thought I could stick at it! Looking forward to receiving my badge and my next run!

I graduated today! So pleased with myself as I never thought I could stick at it...

dws199

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k

How can i run 5k under 30 min?

Andremed

•6 years ago

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W8 R1 done! Even with technical glitches.

28 minutes run, 2.2 miles covered. And it's humid today so I'm taking that as a big win! I didn't realise I'd started my music without the app running,...

28 minutes run, 2.2 miles covered. And it's humid today so I'm taking that as a...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Not a bad place to train!

Here is my training ground. A beautiful meadow behind my house which has a well worn track around the edge. My dog comes with me and runs as well and it’s...

Here is my training ground. A beautiful meadow behind my house which has a well ...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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W8R2 Done. Just!

So I’m thinking going out the morning after a Saturday night (what’s it called? 🤔 oh yeah. Sunday!) is probably not the best idea. But out I went. And yep, I...

So I’m thinking going out the morning after a Saturday night (what’s it called? ...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

3rd week down!

Just finished the third week. Have been doing it on a treadmill because of the pollen, but I think it went well! This week was challenging as I had...

Just finished the third week. Have been doing it on a treadmill because of the ...

Staringat40

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Week 8! Only 6 more runs before lifting the trophy! 5 after this morning's triumph. Mrs Couch following along on her bike, giving encouragement and fending off...

Week 8! Only 6 more runs before lifting the trophy! 5 after this morning's trium...

Couch2couch

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run after graduating!

Still buzzing after graduating last week! Changed my route today...not as flat as my normal one so found it quite tough! Was happy when the 30 minutes was up...

Still buzzing after graduating last week! Changed my route today...not as flat ...

jenstar76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Stiff knee - help!

I am on week 6 and loving it! Who knew! Only problem is I’m experiencing a stiff/sore right knee and am worried it’s gojng to stop me running. Any advice would...

I am on week 6 and loving it! Who knew! Only problem is I’m experiencing a stiff...

Heidi2411

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

Finished 5k Race for Life in 38 mins, not bad for an oldie. Ran every step including the dreaded hills! Thanks for all the support on my running journey.

Finished 5k Race for Life in 38 mins, not bad for an oldie. Ran every step inclu...

veniceinperil

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Definitely a step up from week 3 but really seeing a difference now.

MadDave

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated

Graduated today and lots of wins..... did 34.50 mins instead of 30! Got my pace to 10.58 per mile (been over 11.22 last run) and ran 3.17 miles so managed to...

Graduated today and lots of wins..... did 34.50 mins instead of 30! Got my pace ...

Beardo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r3 Graduated! Yay 😁

Though that’s not quite what my face is like yet, felt super hard this morning but wanted to complete this week before face work on Monday morning, they all...

Though that’s not quite what my face is like yet, felt super hard this morning b...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last run on week 8

I have really enjoyed this running program found it relatively easy which is surprising as I have not run in a very long time unfortunately I will only...

I have really enjoyed this running program found it relatively easy which is su...

Tommybhoy67

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Annoying

Aaargh. Building up to a 5k at end of June. Week 8 run 1 in the bag. Changed direction as I reached last stride of run and bang goes the medial ligament. Truly...

Aaargh. Building up to a 5k at end of June. Week 8 run 1 in the bag. Changed dir...

Gazwell

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Post grad run three ✅

W9R1 - The final week

Map my run or Strava?

Knee pain

Blah

First post graduation run, missing Michael and c25k 🏃🏽‍♀️😕

Did it

W5 R3 success

W8r2 in the bag

W8r3 complete 😊😊😊

Iky222 W3R1

Tips?

Stuck!

New shoes!

Snailed it!

Graduated today!

5k

W8 R1 done! Even with technical glitches.

Not a bad place to train!

W8R2 Done. Just!

3rd week down!

Week 8 Run 1

First run after graduating!

Stiff knee - help!

I did it!

Week 4 run 1

Graduated

W9r3 Graduated! Yay 😁

Last run on week 8

Annoying

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