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Motivation

I started with the 5k. I run four times and I abandoned the programme. I think that I need do it with somebody...

I started with the 5k. I run four times and I abandoned the programme. I think t...

Alallo

•6 years ago

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Interested in a park run?

This is an interesting brochure(link below) which answered a lot of my questions and encouraged me to think about making a park run my first post-graduation...

This is an interesting brochure(link below) which answered a lot of my questions...

Robert_IS_a_Runner

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Need to change my lifestyle

Hello all, I need some help in reducing my weight. I need someone's help. I need a motivator. I am feeling left out from this world. 😊

Hello all, I need some help in reducing my weight. I need someone's help. I need...

Sanjaypeekay

•6 years ago

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Question for you experienced runners

Hi all, Recently started the program and did week 1, run 2 today. It was much harder than the first run due to the heat. Legs felt like lead. I’m still...

Hi all, Recently started the program and did week 1, run 2 today. It was much ...

FYorkshireman

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

I ran for 28 minutes today. Me. I ran for 28 minutes! Ok so I thought my legs were detached, sweated buckets and felt sick as a pig after, but I did it!

I ran for 28 minutes today. Me. I ran for 28 minutes! Ok so I thought my legs we...

Kipper-78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Go girl....I did it....wk7r3....in the bag!!!

As the title says hurray I did it!!! After a weeks break I was worried about running again straight for 25mins but my legs knew exactly what to do. Sounds...

As the title says hurray I did it!!! After a weeks break I was worried about run...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

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WOW what a difference a week makes

Last week (W8) I found so difficult, just couldn't get into any of the runs and really found it tough. This week W9R1 absolutely fantastic! Went early, still...

Last week (W8) I found so difficult, just couldn't get into any of the runs and ...

JoPo48

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, is that really you?

I can't believe I'm so close to finishing Cto5K. When I started this I didn't really even believe myself that I'd give running a fair shot and see out the 9...

I can't believe I'm so close to finishing Cto5K. When I started this I didn't re...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r1 didn’t let it beat me!

Well I did it. W7r1 25 mins running. I do worry though as I’m only covering 2.5k which is really slow compared to some in here. Should I try to run faster?...

Well I did it. W7r1 25 mins running. I do worry though as I’m only covering 2.5...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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Beating the Heat ?

Anyone else getting up at the crack of dawn to get run out of the way before it gets too hot ! 32 degrees in Essex today was out and back before 6:45 am.

Anyone else getting up at the crack of dawn to get run out of the way before it ...

StewieNorts

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 6

Run 1 done this morning, my legs felt heavier than ever but took it steady and finished. Rest now until wednesday. Was wondering how many miles did you cover...

Run 1 done this morning, my legs felt heavier than ever but took it steady and f...

WelshMammy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dog attack!

Didn’t manage to complete my week 5 run today due to a dog! Was happily running along with my partner when a dog appeared out of nowhere, ran towards us...

Didn’t manage to complete my week 5 run today due to a dog! Was happily running ...

Debble

•6 years ago

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Thank you all for your encoura...

Thank you all for your encouragement. What ⭐️S you all are. Right, I will do that second run.

Thank you all for your encouragement. What ⭐️S you all are. Right, I will do tha...

ClareD123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk 9 completed at last - yippee!!

Well after having a slight ‘wobble’ at week 6 and thinking I couldn’t finish the programme I finally did my last run yesterday! It took me a little longer as I...

Well after having a slight ‘wobble’ at week 6 and thinking I couldn’t finish the...

Tgreen26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9, Run 2: The End Is Near!

Today I headed to the gym after work to complete W9R2, thinking that this was more intelligent than running outside in 28 degree heat! Alas, the air con at the...

Today I headed to the gym after work to complete W9R2, thinking that this was mo...

Becky1606

Graduate•6 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner 230 vs 235

I am a new graduate and am considering upgrading from Fitbit HR Charge to a Garmin Forerunner, and wondered which would be better - 230 or 235? This will...

I am a new graduate and am considering upgrading from Fitbit HR Charge to a Garm...

Ploddy_Ploddy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

I always find the first 5 minutes a struggle but got into my running and also managed to pick up the pace. I’ve been running a steady 8.30 minutes per km but...

I always find the first 5 minutes a struggle but got into my running and also ma...

KN25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hottest day on record... yep, cracking time to run! 😳

So with a tough work schedule this week, in order to stay on track, it’s meant today at least that I’ve had to brave a daytime run. On the hottest recorded day...

So with a tough work schedule this week, in order to stay on track, it’s meant t...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well, 31 degrees outside so W4...

Well, 31 degrees outside so W4R1 will have to be done inside with the help of a/c in the gym. Wish me luck 😆😆😆😆

Well, 31 degrees outside so W4R1 will have to be done inside with the help of a/...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Snowdon Challenge motivates me to start first time C25K

I will be 40 next year before that I am trying to challenge myself to increase my activity level. Last weekend I completed Snowdon challenge for a Cancer...

I will be 40 next year before that I am trying to challenge myself to increase m...

waleedxia

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9... First run down.

Wow... that 30 minute run last night was a BEAST. I decided to take a different course and ran up to the famous tourist spot Vondelpark here in Amsterdam. I...

Wow... that 30 minute run last night was a BEAST. I decided to take a different ...

Warb81

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Different Ball Game

It’s funny how 31C elsewhere and ‘31C’ in the UK can be different. We’ve had this prolonged warm weather spell and many struggle to enjoy running or struggle...

It’s funny how 31C elsewhere and ‘31C’ in the UK can be different. We’ve had thi...

mrrun

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

First day but done it

Mother of 3 . 2 grown up little boy starts secoundry school this sept . Feel now the time to get out there n get fit. Was hard today n thought I not gonna get...

Mother of 3 . 2 grown up little boy starts secoundry school this sept . Feel now...

Mummyknowsbest

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Still going in week2!

So, as the username implies, I've two boys who are on this journey with me - the younger one is starting secondary school in September and wants to be fitter...

So, as the username implies, I've two boys who are on this journey with me - the...

Dadn2kids

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

SUN

How's everyone coping with the heat!? I'm on my last week and pushed myself two much today and came close to fainting and vomiting so pretty mad at myself!

How's everyone coping with the heat!? I'm on my last week and pushed myself two ...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Which run to do easy 1.5 m or tough 3.8??

Last time I went for a run was 2 weeks ago! It was a 3.4 mile flat run in the cool of the morning and it was fine. Slow but fine. Then life happens and a...

Last time I went for a run was 2 weeks ago! It was a 3.4 mile flat run in the co...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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What's your postgraduate experience been like? (esp. fellow 50-somethings)

So it’s been exactly a year since I posted here saying I’d be happy to keep running my 5ks 2-3 times a week. I thought I'd share how that panned out (short...

So it’s been exactly a year since I posted here saying I’d be happy to keep runn...

Timnewrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

29 Replies

W3 arghhh

So I start week three this week... found 90seconds hard.. how on earth am I going to do 3 minutes running??? Any tips greatly received!

So I start week three this week... found 90seconds hard.. how on earth am I goin...

Booperscoops

•6 years ago

9 Replies

The sun felt like a hammer today

That's week 7 run 1 conquered! I did struggle I ritually though, with my breathing, but I'd forgotten to take my Inhaler again, duh! Having said that, I...

That's week 7 run 1 conquered! I did struggle I ritually though, with my breathi...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Can I do this?

Hi all Have not posted as this name before.I graduated on the Couch to 5K a few years ago but I can honestly say I never really enjoyed running so I didn't...

Hi all Have not posted as this name before.I graduated on the Couch to 5K a few ...

Returnagain

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Motivation

Interested in a park run?

Need to change my lifestyle

Question for you experienced runners

Week 8 Run 1

Go girl....I did it....wk7r3....in the bag!!!

WOW what a difference a week makes

Week 9, is that really you?

W7r1 didn’t let it beat me!

Beating the Heat ?

Week 6

Dog attack!

Thank you all for your encoura...

Wk 9 completed at last - yippee!!

Week 9, Run 2: The End Is Near!

Garmin Forerunner 230 vs 235

Week 8 Run 1

Hottest day on record... yep, cracking time to run! 😳

Well, 31 degrees outside so W4...

Snowdon Challenge motivates me to start first time C25K

Week 9... First run down.

Different Ball Game

First day but done it

Still going in week2!

SUN

Which run to do easy 1.5 m or tough 3.8??

What's your postgraduate experience been like? (esp. fellow 50-somethings)

W3 arghhh

The sun felt like a hammer today

Can I do this?

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