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What running stuff have you bought so far?

I didn’t think running would turn out to be one of those sports (like golf) where you're always tempted to buy the latest gizmo to improve your performance or...

I didn’t think running would turn out to be one of those sports (like golf) wher...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hope I can do this 5k

Hi I’m looking forward to getting fighter. I love Zumba but I would love to compleate a 5k

Hi I’m looking forward to getting fighter. I love Zumba but I would love to comp...

Wonderwomen75

•6 years ago

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Week 8 in the bag!

That’s Week 8 done, and hayfever much better today. Cloudy and breezy made a welcome change from the heat of the last few runs. Bring on week 9, on the home...

That’s Week 8 done, and hayfever much better today. Cloudy and breezy made a wel...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Rest days

Just wondering do you have a rest day in between each run or not?

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Been on my hols this week so back to running today. Tried and failed to run in the Cyprus sunshine, managed 15 minutes!! Ha! So today I’ve completed Week 6 run...

Been on my hols this week so back to running today. Tried and failed to run in t...

Lmcqueen88

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not for me this time

Well I have tried but my legs won’t let me do it the pins and needles just hurt. I am awaiting blood test and will hopefully get the answers I need. Once...

Well I have tried but my legs won’t let me do it the pins and needles just hurt....

jochanc

•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

1 more left

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

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Week 3 over

Well I’ve managed week 3 (just about), have some trepidation about starting week 4 I’m wednesday, I only just made it!! Will give it a good bash though

Well I’ve managed week 3 (just about), have some trepidation about starting week...

Janebuswell

•6 years ago

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Changed my mind week 2 run 1

I started week 1 last monday. I was going to complete week 1 again instead of progressing owing to the pain last week. Instead I did leg exercises before...

I started week 1 last monday. I was going to complete week 1 again instead of p...

Kitt-1981

•6 years ago

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Wk6 r2

That was closest ive been to stopping on a run. Busy day at work and last nights wine didn't help I don't think. 25 min run Wednesday will definitely be before...

That was closest ive been to stopping on a run. Busy day at work and last nights...

Adamdrew31

•6 years ago

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Week9 Run1

Well what can I say 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ back in my happy zone👍👍 Went a different route today, and it worked wonders, instead if watching out for the usual points or...

Well what can I say 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ back in my happy zone👍👍 Went a different route...

SendWine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 Run 1

Did anyone else have a problem with their app on this week? Was in the 5 minute cool down when all of a sudden it said that’s your 3 minute cool down done and...

Did anyone else have a problem with their app on this week? Was in the 5 minute ...

CurvyCaroline

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Hi, just started and done day 1 of week 1👍🏼

Sarahjb77

•6 years ago

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W9R1 complete

Hi all, just finished my first run of week 9. 😀Strava, which I downloaded last night, tells me I ran 4.4 km rather than 5, but I did manage 30 minutes so...

Hi all, just finished my first run of week 9. 😀Strava, which I downloaded last ...

David_G

•6 years ago

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W5R3 - feeling sad and defeated!

I thought I was doing so well (as heavily asthmatic and was terrified of taking on this challenge to start with) in week 5 just about getting up to 8 mins...

I thought I was doing so well (as heavily asthmatic and was terrified of taking ...

scdeeley

•6 years ago

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3 week break and lost motivation - any ideas?

Hey all.. I managed to get halfway through week 5 and then hurt my ankle (tripping on a pavement whilst walking would you believe!) It was too painful to run...

Hey all.. I managed to get halfway through week 5 and then hurt my ankle (trippi...

Itsmillie

•6 years ago

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Wk4 repeat

Wk 4 in repeating wk 4 as didn’t manage to fit in run 3 do other runners some times find it difficult to fit runs in

Wk 4 in repeating wk 4 as didn’t manage to fit in run 3 do other runners some t...

Big_maz

•6 years ago

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Wk7r1 done!

That was hot! Managed 25mins with only pausing once for 5 secs to get my 8yr olds bike over a gate. Distracting having a child with you, but needs must. Went a...

That was hot! Managed 25mins with only pausing once for 5 secs to get my 8yr old...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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Wk5R3.. did it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Yay 👏🏻👏🏻 I did it, so chuffed .. lifted my arms in the air when time was up..much to the surprise of the man cutting his grass!! Definitely a mental...

Yay 👏🏻👏🏻 I did it, so chuffed .. lifted my arms in the air when time was up....

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Especially for Weeks 1-9. If your route has you "Running up That Hill" (thanks Kate 😄) and you start to struggle....

Turn around and go back down some or all of the way before turning to go back up. It will give you some recovery time to have another go upwards (and no, it's...

Turn around and go back down some or all of the way before turning to go back up...

AnnieW55

•6 years ago

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W9D3 aka the day I finally finished something for once

It’s no exaggeration to say that I have attempted this program four times. Twice with different standard c25k apps, once with the Zombies! 5k app and now,...

It’s no exaggeration to say that I have attempted this program four times. Twice...

hjgibson

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 already!

Well somehow I have managed to make it this far! Did my 2nd run of Week 7 this morning and am amazing myself that I am now able to run for 25 minutes without...

Well somehow I have managed to make it this far! Did my 2nd run of Week 7 this m...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

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What is the bell sound?

Does anyone else hear a bell sound ringing during their run?

babygirlshuey

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Just completed run 1 week 5 I feel amazing singing and crying to the end 😃

Running59

•6 years ago

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Fat unfit and in my 50's

Have tried this several times had to stop when I broke my ankle 2 years ago and never tried again until 8 weeks ago !!! Now I've just complete run 2 of week 7....

Have tried this several times had to stop when I broke my ankle 2 years ago and ...

Karenlouise66

•6 years ago

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Intermittent fasting!

So this has come to my attention again. I heard about it a few years ago when Hugh Jackman (Mmm Hugh Jackman 🤤. Phwoar (oops sorry, was that out loud?!☺️😂)...

So this has come to my attention again. I heard about it a few years ago when Hu...

SandieF

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2

It’s been a whole week since my last run, so I was really worried about jogging today. The husband & son both do Autograss racing, so this week we were...

It’s been a whole week since my last run, so I was really worried about jogging ...

Keels_x

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidating

I know it’s not all about the distance but more the 30 minuets continuous jogging / running. So here I am on the 2nd week consolidating my runs and thought...

I know it’s not all about the distance but more the 30 minuets continuous joggin...

Tkaye

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loving it!!

For all those just starting out feeling nervous and worried about the 90 second runs, trust the programme & believe in yourself. I am genuinely loving this and...

For all those just starting out feeling nervous and worried about the 90 second ...

Beccy8348E

•6 years ago

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Week 4 break

Hello everyone, I am about to complete week 4 this evening, however week 4 has taken longer than a week as I did week 4 run 1 before going on holiday for a...

Hello everyone, I am about to complete week 4 this evening, however week 4 has t...

Visionon

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

What running stuff have you bought so far?

Hope I can do this 5k

Week 8 in the bag!

Rest days

Week 6 Run 3

Not for me this time

Week 9 run 2

Week 3 over

Changed my mind week 2 run 1

Wk6 r2

Week9 Run1

Wk3 Run 1

Newbie

W9R1 complete

W5R3 - feeling sad and defeated!

3 week break and lost motivation - any ideas?

Wk4 repeat

Wk7r1 done!

Wk5R3.. did it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Especially for Weeks 1-9. If your route has you "Running up That Hill" (thanks Kate 😄) and you start to struggle....

W9D3 aka the day I finally finished something for once

Week 7 Run 2 already!

What is the bell sound?

Week 5 Run 1

Fat unfit and in my 50's

Intermittent fasting!

W9R2

Consolidating

Loving it!!

Week 4 break

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