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Post graduation run

First run without Laura went better than I thought made up a play list to see me through and had strava voice to keep me company

First run without Laura went better than I thought made up a play list to see me...

Mctomo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 - wasn't to be......

Yesterday I thought I could combine w6r3 with the Race for Life. It just didn't happen sadly. Whether it was I didn't have Laura with me or the heat at mid...

Yesterday I thought I could combine w6r3 with the Race for Life. It just didn't...

lexiemcd

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1. New shoes. Blister 😖

I’m surprised at how easily I made the jump to 3 mins runs especially after my initial struggle last week to the increase to 90 secs. Felt good. Went off on...

I’m surprised at how easily I made the jump to 3 mins runs especially after my i...

Jujitzu

•6 years ago

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Still chugging on.

Week6Run1 tomorrow morning🙃 and there’s no way I’m even looking to see how long it’s for. I’m amazed at my progress, never did I think I could run 20mins!...

Week6Run1 tomorrow morning🙃 and there’s no way I’m even looking to see how long...

Torode

•6 years ago

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Sarah disappeared on me!!

W8r2 this morning. Sarah was with me along the way telling me how well I was doing and that I had 5 mins left of my run. Eminem in my ears “lose yourself in...

W8r2 this morning. Sarah was with me along the way telling me how well I was doi...

Rachelkuuk

•6 years ago

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Week 5 off to a good start! First Park Run on this Saturday!

Good morning! Havent been on for a little while because life has been hectic, but I've reached week 5 and had my first morning run to try and beat the heat. 3...

Good morning! Havent been on for a little while because life has been hectic, bu...

MissKitty24

•6 years ago

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Running on grass

Hi after some advice I on week 4 of the couch to 5k so far I’ve only done it on the grass should I now try the paths or stick to the grass as it’s now getting...

Hi after some advice I on week 4 of the couch to 5k so far I’ve only done it on ...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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First post graduate run

Really pleased with my first post grad run today, I changed my route felt really good and kept at a steady pace Really missed Sarah M tho but my hubby was...

Really pleased with my first post grad run today, I changed my route felt really...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2

So it turned out that my plan for running yesterday morning was scuppered. The plan was to get home from my night shift and go straight for a run .........

So it turned out that my plan for running yesterday morning was scuppered. The p...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Successfully completed

W9R3 completed this morning, slow and hot. Managed 4km including warm up and down walks. Thank you everyone for all the support. Still a way to go to get...

W9R3 completed this morning, slow and hot. Managed 4km including warm up and do...

cobrien

•6 years ago

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First Graduation Run.

My first graduation run this morning. Warm up and warm down exactly as I’ve learned. Ran at 4.30 am nice and cool. I ran 4 kilometres, I’m happy with the...

My first graduation run this morning. Warm up and warm down exactly as I’ve lear...

Running59

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Done. 👍😁👏. Pace was good too.. Still hard work though. 🚿Time.. 😌.

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New Start

Hey Everyone! I’ve just started the couch to 5K challenge. Hope everyone else is enjoying their journey to 5K too. 😊

Hey Everyone! I’ve just started the couch to 5K challenge. Hope everyone else i...

Merriwink

•6 years ago

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Park Run

ok been here for a bit and im always confused. So what do you guys consider a park run? is it just a normal run or an actual race? i feel stupid for asking...

ok been here for a bit and im always confused. So what do you guys consider a p...

cheeseheads

•6 years ago

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W11R3 - No park run 😞 instead a very sweaty and tiring run

I planned to go for my local park run this Saturday gone, but my legs were not feeling great so with a heavy heart I decided not to go for it and instead give...

I planned to go for my local park run this Saturday gone, but my legs were not f...

das_vikas

Graduate•6 years ago

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What is your week? July week 2 🌻🌻🍓🍓

Hello all! Temperatures in the UK are still very high, but may start to dip a little this week. Well done for managing to fit your running in when you can,...

Hello all! Temperatures in the UK are still very high, but may start to dip a l...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1

Just started last Sunday and really enjoyed it. Did Tuesday too but have missed my 3rd day this week due to getting back late from weekend away, so a bit...

Just started last Sunday and really enjoyed it. Did Tuesday too but have missed ...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R1 and treadmill dilemmas!! Yikes!!

Sunday afternoon, it’s 31 degs outside, so guess who decides that this would be the ideal time for a 30 min run?? Me!! In the comfort of a well air conditioned...

Sunday afternoon, it’s 31 degs outside, so guess who decides that this would be ...

JanB76

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run in 2.5 weeks!

Couple of busy weeks and desperately waiting for it to be cooler so I can run, but it’s not for breaking so I braved it yest mornin. Went back a few days onthe...

Couple of busy weeks and desperately waiting for it to be cooler so I can run, b...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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Did w6r3

This heat is not motivating and after some muscle aches in week 5 I’ve taken week 6 steady. I absolutely hated run 1 of this week and it’s made me cautious...

This heat is not motivating and after some muscle aches in week 5 I’ve taken wee...

Jf2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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One more to go

Well week nine run two in the bag felt harder tonight morning runs seem that bit easier but hey graduate on Tuesday 😀😀😀

Well week nine run two in the bag felt harder tonight morning runs seem that bit...

Chrismkii

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hot, hot, HOT!

Hey you lovely lot! I’ve been ill with tonsillitis this week so not been out since Tues but feeling so much better today! So waited til it’s a bit cooler...

Hey you lovely lot! I’ve been ill with tonsillitis this week so not been out s...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Oh dear.....maybe too slow!!!

Just in from W6R1 and my son (17) volunteered to run with me tonight. What a joke.....he walked beside me the whole way!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Felt pleased with...

Just in from W6R1 and my son (17) volunteered to run with me tonight. What a jo...

Kris_New

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run back!

After graduating, I haven't run for a while. I had a holiday, and then came down with a nasty cough which made breathing interesting! I've tried a couple of...

After graduating, I haven't run for a while. I had a holiday, and then came down...

Hannah337

Graduate•6 years ago

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I am no longer a couch!

W9R1 in the bag with more in the tank! Is there an app that measures your run accurately against a map? I tried samsung health but it seems to work on time not...

W9R1 in the bag with more in the tank! Is there an app that measures your run ac...

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well hello Week 3 - You are quite short!!!!

I'll admit that I was rather apprehensive about W3R1.....self-doubt crept in over the weekend. Why on earth did i even think I could run in my 40s when I've...

I'll admit that I was rather apprehensive about W3R1.....self-doubt crept in ove...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back to running and thrilled!

I had to take eight long days off from our program due to the heat wave. It finally broke this weekend! Today, for my first run back, I met up with a group of...

I had to take eight long days off from our program due to the heat wave. It fina...

ccarter100

•6 years ago

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About to enter W7!

I am surprised and shocked that I have made it this far! With 60lbs to lose I am still managing a slow run and completed week 6 this week. Super pleased with...

I am surprised and shocked that I have made it this far! With 60lbs to lose I am...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest day exercise 😁

Change of tack for today, no running, biking instead.... After warm up managed to complete 13km in 30 minutes, warm down and rest. Week 8 run 3 on tuesday.

Change of tack for today, no running, biking instead.... After warm up managed t...

Issue5

•6 years ago

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Still not back post horse riding accident

Leg and hip better but OMG the pain from whiplash is excruciating......it’s a week since I did wk7 R3 and so wanted to graduate before I went on holiday 2...

Leg and hip better but OMG the pain from whiplash is excruciating......it’s a we...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Post graduation run

W6R3 - wasn't to be......

W3R1. New shoes. Blister 😖

Still chugging on.

Sarah disappeared on me!!

Week 5 off to a good start! First Park Run on this Saturday!

Running on grass

First post graduate run

W8R2

Successfully completed

First Graduation Run.

W9R2

New Start

Park Run

W11R3 - No park run 😞 instead a very sweaty and tiring run

What is your week? July week 2 🌻🌻🍓🍓

Week 1

W9 R1 and treadmill dilemmas!! Yikes!!

First run in 2.5 weeks!

Did w6r3

One more to go

Hot, hot, HOT!

Oh dear.....maybe too slow!!!

First run back!

I am no longer a couch!

Well hello Week 3 - You are quite short!!!!

Back to running and thrilled!

About to enter W7!

Rest day exercise 😁

Still not back post horse riding accident

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