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Triumph of the snail ! Wk9R3 done

Had to share this moment with all you supportive forum members. Your posts full of wise advice and humour have kept me going. Thank you all from a sweaty but...

Had to share this moment with all you supportive forum members. Your posts full ...

janevine

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it W9R3

I can hardly believe it, I’ve done it. Even printed out the screenshot from my app! Now to improve my speed, wish nhs had a 5k+ app

I can hardly believe it, I’ve done it. Even printed out the screenshot from my a...

Lulu_S

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8:2 done! Cooler this morning! 😰

Cant believe only 4 more runs till graduation! What next! Any ideas!!!!🤔

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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W5 R3 just done ✅

Well after all the apprehension I did W5R3 this morning, I am feeling really good after doing the 20 minutes run. This program definitely is working, looking...

Well after all the apprehension I did W5R3 this morning, I am feeling really goo...

Crib

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 done!

Alarm went off at 5.35 and I dragged myself out of bed! Was really worried about a constant ‘run’ of 3 mins but it was fine! More than fine! It was ace!!! Hope...

Alarm went off at 5.35 and I dragged myself out of bed! Was really worried about...

Evie75

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1 - first run in this heat

Hi all! I decided to stop being a complete wimp about the heat and team up with my running buddy again yesterday early evening. It also gave me 3.5 days...

Hi all! I decided to stop being a complete wimp about the heat and team up with...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3

Hope my calf’s can cope with the run today 😃

Tina1168

•6 years ago

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Week five run worries

I've looked ahead at my targets for the next week's running, and the first run of week five isn't too worrying. Three five minute runs? Not too bad. Doable....

I've looked ahead at my targets for the next week's running, and the first run o...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Loo stops

Just finished r3w6. No problems but is anybody else like me and suffers from joggers trots?

Just finished r3w6. No problems but is anybody else like me and suffers from jog...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate!!

2nd time, last time was in 2012, back to running again and I’m loving it!! Mental ill health take this!!!!

2nd time, last time was in 2012, back to running again and I’m loving it!! Menta...

Pastygirl

•6 years ago

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Week 2 song to last run?

Anybody know the song to the last run in week 2? 'I'm stronger than that, I always come back, when the world is upside down (...) see you later, all you haters...

Anybody know the song to the last run in week 2? 'I'm stronger than that, I alwa...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 - fight with myself continues

Morning runners :) Today, I managed to wake up too late (again). But! This time I had my tech nice and ready, all prepared, ready, steady, go! This time the...

Morning runners :) Today, I managed to wake up too late (again). But! This time ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3

Slow start today, my legs felt like slabs of concrete for first 5 mins. Once that was over I started to get a nice even pace for the next 20 mins. The last 3/4...

Slow start today, my legs felt like slabs of concrete for first 5 mins. Once tha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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The “If I never ever see you” 4k

Early out. No dramas. Sirens Hill taken to Start! by The Jam. Heavy legs due to poor hydration. Fastest yet. 32 mins 53. 8’13/k average, probably due to a...

Early out. No dramas. Sirens Hill taken to Start! by The Jam. Heavy legs due to ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk8R1

I’ve just finished 28 mins and I’m so thrilled 😁- it’s tough but I’ve done it and a mere 7 weeks ago I struggled with 90 seconds running 🏃‍♀️!! This is a...

I’ve just finished 28 mins and I’m so thrilled 😁- it’s tough but I’ve done it a...

OKES

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4 R1

I thought I couldn't make the leap that's involved in this weeks run. I gave it a go on Monday with the pram after dropping my eldest off at nursery and had to...

I thought I couldn't make the leap that's involved in this weeks run. I gave it ...

Alehotep

•6 years ago

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Done it week 9

It took me slightly longer than a week, few different reasons including buying new running shoes. I did only went and did it! I am really proud of myself, from...

It took me slightly longer than a week, few different reasons including buying n...

Morsesmum

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK7 R1

That’s another 25 minutes in the bag 👍🏻 Any advice on iPhone running apps? I’m interested to know what kind of distances I’m up to now. TIA 😊

That’s another 25 minutes in the bag 👍🏻 Any advice on iPhone running apps? I...

dlloyd004

Graduate•6 years ago

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Speed & distance

Just about to start week 8 & am wondering how I am going to make 5k as I only seem to cover about 3.5 k in 30 mins

Just about to start week 8 & am wondering how I am going to make 5k as I only se...

Popset

•6 years ago

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W5R3 question

I surprised myself by completing W5R3 without too much difficulty although I'm absolutely not used to running for 20 minutes and was pretty slow (3.94km in...

I surprised myself by completing W5R3 without too much difficulty although I'm a...

SPrunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 and a technical query

I feel sad. That's all my run walk runs over. It gets serious now. So I tried my 'new' route (only done once before). I set off and discovered the first 10...

I feel sad. That's all my run walk runs over. It gets serious now. So I tried my...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

With this heat, it was a struggle to find a good time to fit this one in. First 10 mins uncomfortable, then the rest ok until the last few minutes where my...

With this heat, it was a struggle to find a good time to fit this one in. First ...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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W2 R2

Really wasn’t motivated to do this today. Felt a bit under the weather- thought it was hay fever but may be a cold. Either way breathing through my nose is...

Really wasn’t motivated to do this today. Felt a bit under the weather- thought ...

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heart racing.....

But for once, not due to running, well done England 💪⚽ 🥅

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate!

So I celebrated a year at my new job today, picked up the kids, made cookies for American bake sale day and then - in the hour I get to myself - I took off for...

So I celebrated a year at my new job today, picked up the kids, made cookies for...

Peepalmer

•6 years ago

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Evening run - so hot! Football is too stressful! 😰😰😰😰😰😰⚽⚽🥅 and bats...🦇🦇🦇

So I'd decided to run at 6am before work. Not too hot, a lovely way to start my day..? Then the football went to extra time. I don't particularly like...

So I'd decided to run at 6am before work. Not too hot, a lovely way to start my ...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation Day

Today I completed the Challenge. Although today is the first day I have posted on here, I have been reading your posts and it really has helped me to keep...

Today I completed the Challenge. Although today is the first day I have posted ...

TSword

•6 years ago

33 Replies

W8 R1

So I was going to go out for my run after the match this evening but decided to go out just after half-time and record the match. Good job I did or I wouldn’t...

So I was going to go out for my run after the match this evening but decided to ...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 finally

Finally after over 2 weeks I’ve reached the end of week 5. I’m so happy right now. I was beginning to think I’d never get here. Obviously wasn’t looking...

Finally after over 2 weeks I’ve reached the end of week 5. I’m so happy right no...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first event!

I'm a bit late posting this but just wanted to shout out that I took part in my very first 5k event in Sunday! I signed up when I was at about week 5, never...

I'm a bit late posting this but just wanted to shout out that I took part in my ...

rollyrol

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Triumph of the snail ! Wk9R3 done

I did it W9R3

Week 8:2 done! Cooler this morning! 😰

W5 R3 just done ✅

W3R1 done!

W8R1 - first run in this heat

W4R3

Week five run worries

Loo stops

Graduate!!

Week 2 song to last run?

W2R2 - fight with myself continues

W8R3

The “If I never ever see you” 4k

Wk8R1

W4 R1

Done it week 9

WK7 R1

Speed & distance

W5R3 question

W6R2 and a technical query

W6R3

W2 R2

Heart racing.....

Graduate!

Evening run - so hot! Football is too stressful! 😰😰😰😰😰😰⚽⚽🥅 and bats...🦇🦇🦇

Graduation Day

W8 R1

W5R3 finally

My first event!

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