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Endurance levels waning ...

Did W2R3 this morning ... started early to avoid the heat but struggled to finish. I thought I was done but their was another run ! Phew ...

Did W2R3 this morning ... started early to avoid the heat but struggled to finis...

Chappelle

•6 years ago

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W7 done :)

Well finally did it. ignore the sweaty face below but i wanted to document my big finish. Finally managed to slow it down and finished with no problems....

Well finally did it. ignore the sweaty face below but i wanted to document my b...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Second 5km official run/jog

I am doing my second official 5km. It is the Decathlon free 5km run round Harlow. Quite looking forward to it as my last one was race for life 2 weeks ago

I am doing my second official 5km. It is the Decathlon free 5km run round Harlow...

Kerryf

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aaaargh!

Hi there went out this morning to complete W1 run 3 and the app wouldn't let me get beyond 'Tell us how you feel' page - so frustrating - I had to end up...

Hi there went out this morning to complete W1 run 3 and the app wouldn't let me ...

Tootsie60

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 -done :-)

...just completed W2R3 :-) -Still sounding like a dodgy boiler during the runs. I'm just about getting my breath back during recovery...need to find a more...

...just completed W2R3 :-) -Still sounding like a dodgy boiler during the runs...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow!

This morning I had my w9r1 and it was one of those runs that you feel amazing from start to finish. The kind that keep you getting up for the alarm and lacing...

This morning I had my w9r1 and it was one of those runs that you feel amazing fr...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

First run of week 9 done !

Dave82

•6 years ago

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Goodbye week 7

Can't quite believe I got to the end of week 7 and only 6 runs to go! My back was a better this morning but I still struggled with the last few minutes and...

Can't quite believe I got to the end of week 7 and only 6 runs to go! My back w...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8.....all done.

That's W8 completed, what dedication to do it whilst on a cruise, even if I say it myself. Going to leave W9 until I get home as I really don't like...

That's W8 completed, what dedication to do it whilst on a cruise, even if I say ...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone been on a bubble run?

A bit off topic but I’m thinking of doing my first 5k fun run in Sept. Its a bubble run and looks great fun but I’m just wondering whether it’s actually a bit...

A bit off topic but I’m thinking of doing my first 5k fun run in Sept. Its a bub...

Jsr456

•6 years ago

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The end of the beginning

Week 9 complete!! Seems a bit odd to be posting here for the first time just to say I’ve finished, but I’ve been following posts on here and taking advice when...

Week 9 complete!! Seems a bit odd to be posting here for the first time just to ...

YamCat

•6 years ago

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W7r1 done!

I was able to get out before 9 am this morning and it felt much cooler. My route around the field was also shaded by trees on three sides which added to the...

I was able to get out before 9 am this morning and it felt much cooler. My route...

Flyingred

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Gift

Look what arrived in the post yesterday... Did my first run with it this morning and I think we’re going to be great friends! 😍😍😍

Look what arrived in the post yesterday... Did my first run with it this morning...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed (run 3)!!

Well I completed week 1. I feel like I have run a 5k ( I am aware I do have a very very long way to go before I do a 5k). I was so glad to hear Laura, say...

Well I completed week 1. I feel like I have run a 5k ( I am aware I do have a ve...

MVBrown

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3

Really pleased have just finished W3. It has taken me 2 months to get here but I have done it and am actually looking forward to give W4 a go. Good luck to all...

Really pleased have just finished W3. It has taken me 2 months to get here but I...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 run 1....done!

Thanks everyone for your help and advice at my week 6 run 3 fail! I redone the run on Wednesday and completed week 7 run 1 this morning. Found it really...

Thanks everyone for your help and advice at my week 6 run 3 fail! I redone the r...

Mrsmcdee82

•6 years ago

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A quick 3km and my trainers are definitely too small!

It felt cool this morning so I decided to do a 3 km route I last did on week 5!! It was rather strange not walking at certain points. There was a small section...

It felt cool this morning so I decided to do a 3 km route I last did on week 5!!...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st Week!

Just finished 1st week last night. First time 3 days exercise in a week in too many years. ... on a treadmill at the moment, will venture onto roads in a few...

Just finished 1st week last night. First time 3 days exercise in a week in too ...

Rowanscribbles

•6 years ago

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End of week 6 🙈

Hi all I really need some advice about changing my mindset! I have just completed run 3 of week 6 ( 25 mins) and I was okay until I got to 20 mins and then I...

Hi all I really need some advice about changing my mindset! I have just complet...

Gardengate

•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Hi all just done my second run and feel good. My hip joints are a little achey from the brisk walk and run from my first day but it shows that it’s working....

Hi all just done my second run and feel good. My hip joints are a little achey f...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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So warm!

Early start today before it gets too hot. I’m week 6 and taking each run slowly concentrating on completing rather than speed. So proud of myself as I couldn’t...

Early start today before it gets too hot. I’m week 6 and taking each run slowly ...

BabsyM

•6 years ago

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Finished!!!

Final run done and I kept going to the 5K mark, just so I can say that I have gone from couch to 5K - the last 5 minutes weren't pretty!!! Discovered this...

Final run done and I kept going to the 5K mark, just so I can say that I have go...

Manxmezzo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Should I keep going

Hi not sure weather to keep running this looks a very slow time I dont think I am cut out to run very disappointed at this

Hi not sure weather to keep running this looks a very slow time I dont think I a...

mandy167

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Happy days. I ran for 20 mins!

I am super chuffed. I wouldn’t say I felt light on my feet the whole way, but I did it and that’s the main thing. WOW

I am super chuffed. I wouldn’t say I felt light on my feet the whole way, but I...

Debochka

•6 years ago

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Wk7 run 1

Just done my first run off week 7 was not feeling today but kept going on the treadmill. Looking forward to getting home after two weeks away working to do a...

Just done my first run off week 7 was not feeling today but kept going on the tr...

Dj_jp

•6 years ago

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On hold

I was working up to my first 20 minute run for w5r3 but daughter has had to go into hospital with a Crohns flare up and I am spending 12 hour shifts there -...

I was working up to my first 20 minute run for w5r3 but daughter has had to go i...

YogaRules

•6 years ago

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Not familiar with the bright orange/yellow thing in the sky ☀️

On Week 7 and only managed run 1. Up here in Scotland that big bright yellow thingy doesn't come out very often and when it does we don't normally get much...

On Week 7 and only managed run 1. Up here in Scotland that big bright yellow th...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3

Very pleased with myself to have completed week 3 but have just looked at week 4! The three minute runs are a real struggle and I am wondering if I should...

Very pleased with myself to have completed week 3 but have just looked at week 4...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W9R3 dar-darrrr!

Who would have thought it, not me that's for sure. I have finished... Or have I started? So I was 62, fat and done no exercise for 30. Now I'm 62 (63 middle...

Who would have thought it, not me that's for sure. I have finished... Or have I ...

Wrinkly240

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W8 R2

So after being hit by a cyclist yesterday. I did manage to get out there and run this morning! I think I was a bit dehydrated it was a little painful and hard...

So after being hit by a cyclist yesterday. I did manage to get out there and run...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Endurance levels waning ...

W7 done :)

Second 5km official run/jog

Aaaargh!

Week 2 -done :-)

Wow!

Week 9 run 1

Goodbye week 7

W8.....all done.

Anyone been on a bubble run?

The end of the beginning

W7r1 done!

Graduation Gift

Week 1 completed (run 3)!!

W3R3

Week 7 run 1....done!

A quick 3km and my trainers are definitely too small!

1st Week!

End of week 6 🙈

Week 1 run 2

So warm!

Finished!!!

Should I keep going

Happy days. I ran for 20 mins!

Wk7 run 1

On hold

Not familiar with the bright orange/yellow thing in the sky ☀️

W3R3

W9R3 dar-darrrr!

W8 R2

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