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Impending final run...I just can’t hit 5k! Help!

Hello! I’m genuinely astounded with my success with this app and can’t quite believe that I’ll be reaching the end of week 9 THIS week (the prosecco is...

Hello! I’m genuinely astounded with my success with this app and can’t quite be...

JoOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Listening to stuff!

I don’t have a play list but I do listen to audible (books) all the time. I would like to listen when I get to the 20minute+ running stage. Can anyone tell...

I don’t have a play list but I do listen to audible (books) all the time. I wou...

Ladyinthehat

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Back to basics

Well, 2018 has not been a good year for me at all. Shoulder impingement, anxiety & depression and a twinging knee have between them put me on the IC for a long...

Well, 2018 has not been a good year for me at all. Shoulder impingement, anxiety...

Dhiny

•6 years ago

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W9R2 tomorrow

Ok - I ache all over and my penultimate run is tomorrow evening. I’m trying to rest up as much as possible because I don’t want to fail my graduation run on...

Ok - I ache all over and my penultimate run is tomorrow evening. I’m trying to r...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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Life after graduation

Is good! Just done a very steady 5k (3.1 miles) in just under 34 mins, it really does get easier if you stick to your routines and run regularly, so for...

Is good! Just done a very steady 5k (3.1 miles) in just under 34 mins, it reall...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holiday Running

Been combining my summer holiday with a couple of runs along the coastal path in Cornwall. It'd amazing to run along when a year ago I could barely walk the...

Been combining my summer holiday with a couple of runs along the coastal path in...

Agaig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fatigue 💤

Sooo I was back in the swing of things after a spell on the IC, however....I’m just too knackered to run!! I work in a first school and with the end of term...

Sooo I was back in the swing of things after a spell on the IC, however....I’m j...

Catbee

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k...Painful Shin Splints !!

Hi i have just started Week 4 of Couch to 5k , did my last Run/Walk on Monday and 2 days later i am still in pain with shin splints and muscle pain in thighs....

Hi i have just started Week 4 of Couch to 5k , did my last Run/Walk on Monday an...

Greyrun1

•6 years ago

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Week 5 ...in Sri Lanka!

I started C25k on a treadmill in Malaysia, followed by a few weeks in the midlands, and now I’m on week 5 in Sri Lanka. The humidity was 92% tonight! Managed...

I started C25k on a treadmill in Malaysia, followed by a few weeks in the midlan...

Debble

•6 years ago

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week 2 run 2

I felt a bit heavy.......but easily completed. I took my tiny 5 lb dog. She did fantastic.....pulling me along. She is Paisley. A great runner she is!!!...

I felt a bit heavy.......but easily completed. I took my tiny 5 lb dog. She did ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run3

That's that one done. 25 minutes managed, but I need to hydrate more. Feeling ouch right now.

That's that one done. 25 minutes managed, but I need to hydrate more. Feeling o...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tips for carrying keys etc on outdoor run

Hi all.... I have just done w4r2 but it was first time running outside. The run went fabulous but need tips on where to keep keys and phone with the program on...

Hi all.... I have just done w4r2 but it was first time running outside. The run ...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r2 first run outside 😁

Soooooo chuffed... after debating if it would be good or not so good...i ditched the treadmill and did my first outdoor run today. It was great... time flew...

Soooooo chuffed... after debating if it would be good or not so good...i ditched...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - graduated yay!

After years of on off in the gym just completed run 3 of week 9 and feel the fittest ever (aged 58)!! Even averaged 9.5km/hr inc warmup which I couldn’t...

After years of on off in the gym just completed run 3 of week 9 and feel the fit...

MikeD59

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Did it!

Well chuffed to bits I am as today I completed W9R3. I was almost emotional! I have used two long songs to get me through the 30mins runs and they have...

Well chuffed to bits I am as today I completed W9R3. I was almost emotional! I...

Jonno34

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3... worst one for a while

Why is it that it's always when I feel really good that I have a really bad run? Runs 1 and 2 were fab, but this morning was my worst run for a long while......

Why is it that it's always when I feel really good that I have a really bad run?...

Zutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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couch to 5K Graduate July 2018

I’m so proud of my achievements

Running59

•6 years ago

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W9R3 - smashed it!!

Absolutely buzzing after finishing my last run! I kept going for 5k which took me 40 mins 18 seconds (a whole minute and a half faster than my previous run)....

Absolutely buzzing after finishing my last run! I kept going for 5k which took m...

Julesk1

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

New me

I’ve always hated the idea of a gym and knew it wasn’t for me so I bought a dog and started walking her for miles in the beautiful countryside on my doorstep....

I’ve always hated the idea of a gym and knew it wasn’t for me so I bought a dog ...

Rinkydinky

•6 years ago

17 Replies

🏆 W9R3 done!

#whoknew To everyone just starting: I know you read this all over this forum, but it’s true: you can do this!!! I started out not having run in 30 years,...

#whoknew To everyone just starting: I know you read this all over this forum, ...

Tjar

•6 years ago

16 Replies

To slow

Hi can I ask am I running to slow this is week 5 run 2 will I be able to the run of week 5

Hi can I ask am I running to slow this is week 5 run 2 will I be able to the run...

mandy167

•6 years ago

11 Replies

3 things I've learned today - W6R3

1. I have no concept of speed - having tried and failed on Monday to complete this run in the heat, I set out today with the constant mantra in my head of...

1. I have no concept of speed - having tried and failed on Monday to complete th...

Mellybird

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 struggles!

Having a really tough time with week 5, that 20 minute run just isn’t happening 😢

Having a really tough time with week 5, that 20 minute run just isn’t happening ...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

16 Replies

C25K

Hi, I'm new to this page. I'm on week 9 of C25k, only 1 run left! I've been getting a tight calf when running since near the end of week 7 can anyone give me...

Hi, I'm new to this page. I'm on week 9 of C25k, only 1 run left! I've been gett...

Tryingtogetfit

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

The good, the bad and the strange

Soooo I'll start with the strange....I was away for the weekend for Fairford airshow and staying at a campsite (which is basically 2x large fields full to the...

Soooo I'll start with the strange....I was away for the weekend for Fairford air...

Little-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 done!!!

Well have to say this run was much easier the first run of the week. My breathing is getting much better now also. Not sure how I feel about r3 yet but I...

Well have to say this run was much easier the first run of the week. My breathi...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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Cruising to the end of the program

Literally...... sat on a cruise ship sailing down towards Gibraltar and I’ve just been in the gym and finished run 3 of week 9! How’s that for dedication!...

Literally...... sat on a cruise ship sailing down towards Gibraltar and I’ve ju...

Doggiesmum

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 much better than W5R1

The “20 minuter” is planned for this weekend so I’m going to rest up for a couple of days. Very happy about the 2x8 today though and the last one was actually...

The “20 minuter” is planned for this weekend so I’m going to rest up for a coupl...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 -second half definitely easier than the first

Well that was easier than run 1 of this week. Beginning to agree with many of the excellent posts on this site that it’s a lot about mind over matter. I...

Well that was easier than run 1 of this week. Beginning to agree with many of th...

Beanjo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad Run 2! Lost in the Forest! 😳

Well Runners Another adventure! After much morning contemplations about which guided run to choose today and where I’m going to run! Is it hot out there...

Well Runners Another adventure! After much morning contemplations about which g...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

42 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Impending final run...I just can’t hit 5k! Help!

Listening to stuff!

Back to basics

W9R2 tomorrow

Life after graduation

Holiday Running

Fatigue 💤

Couch to 5k...Painful Shin Splints !!

Week 5 ...in Sri Lanka!

week 2 run 2

Week 6 run3

Tips for carrying keys etc on outdoor run

W4r2 first run outside 😁

W9R3 - graduated yay!

Did it!

W8R3... worst one for a while

couch to 5K Graduate July 2018

W9R3 - smashed it!!

New me

🏆 W9R3 done!

To slow

3 things I've learned today - W6R3

Week 5 struggles!

C25K

The good, the bad and the strange

W6R2 done!!!

Cruising to the end of the program

W5R2 much better than W5R1

W6R2 -second half definitely easier than the first

Post Grad Run 2! Lost in the Forest! 😳

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