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Back to basics

So after graduating a few months ago I was plodding along quite nicely. Then had a few weeks off and lost my mojo. So tried to run struggled. So went back to...

So after graduating a few months ago I was plodding along quite nicely. Then had...

Sammycab

•6 years ago

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Getting started and feeling determined

Saddened by my transition over twenty years from energetic and well proportioned active 30 yr old to out of shape 50 yr old blob. Lost 6 kilo through...

Saddened by my transition over twenty years from energetic and well proportioned...

Woodbines

•6 years ago

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Can I really run 5k in 30 mins?

Hello support network 😊 So, I've just completed week 6 and absolutely loved the 25 min run. Never thought I'd hear myself say that! But I'm still only...

Hello support network 😊 So, I've just completed week 6 and absolutely loved the...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 complete

Finished Week 2 and feeling strong- all advice for Week 3 gratefully received 🤷🏻‍♀️

Finished Week 2 and feeling strong- all advice for Week 3 gratefully received 🤷...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

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Will stick to current policy of hidden route!

W1R2 done! Knee burn! Wouldn’t have got past getting my trainers on if not for you! 😀

W1R2 done! Knee burn! Wouldn’t have got past getting my trainers on if not for y...

Pugscanruntoo

•6 years ago

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W3 complete!

Managed to pull myself up and out of the door this morning to complete week 3 run 3, after a night at my local beer festival last night... Definitely a...

Managed to pull myself up and out of the door this morning to complete week 3 ru...

Pixie_Runs

•6 years ago

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PG run 7

After a week on the IC smashed a PB! Hip flexor still a little stiff but 3 rest days now before next run Felt like I could of kept going too!!!

After a week on the IC smashed a PB! Hip flexor still a little stiff but 3 res...

Elles78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runs

Could I possibly cut my running down to twice a week tomorrow going to try to run 5k and Tuesday I do running club I want to spend bit more time in the gym is...

Could I possibly cut my running down to twice a week tomorrow going to try to ru...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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Breathing

Hi, can anyone give me some tips on breathing please, I’m in week 2 and really stuggling with breathing. My body generally is very strong as I weight lift x2...

Hi, can anyone give me some tips on breathing please, I’m in week 2 and really s...

AngryFlower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yesterday all talk no action - going now!!

Too many people around yesterday to do secret run W1R2. Also secretly pleased about this and feel bad for feeling pleased 😬 Got my trainers on now tho!!

Too many people around yesterday to do secret run W1R2. Also secretly pleased ab...

Pugscanruntoo

•6 years ago

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Wk5r3 had to stop

I think I just wasn't in the right mind set and my app stopped just as I got into it so i had to rely on my husband on his bike 'coaching ' me. 😂Anyway I...

I think I just wasn't in the right mind set and my app stopped just as I got int...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bring on W4!

Repeated W3R3 today cos a) I like to start a new week on a Sat/Sun & b) run for 5 mins MJ? ... you can’t be serious😱 ... I extended the final 3mins jog to...

Repeated W3R3 today cos a) I like to start a new week on a Sat/Sun & b) run for ...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week skip.

Anyone else get to the end of week 7 or start week 8 and just gone for the whole 30 mins . After running for 28 mins in week 8 an extra 2 doesn't really seem...

Anyone else get to the end of week 7 or start week 8 and just gone for the whole...

StewieNorts

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

Well that was tough! Manage to hit 5k with 15 added seconds and a jog up the hill. Feel good after though and all back pain is gone. I’m wondering how running...

Well that was tough! Manage to hit 5k with 15 added seconds and a jog up the hil...

Schmutzig

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Naked run

So once I discovered this didn't mean risking arrest and scaring the neighbours, I decided to try running without music! People have said it makes you more...

So once I discovered this didn't mean risking arrest and scaring the neighbours,...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hard work

Have just completed week 2 which was harder than week 1. I keep getting a stitch and I do find motivation difficult and harder than the run itself. I tend to...

Have just completed week 2 which was harder than week 1. I keep getting a stitc...

50fitter

•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete

Well I just finished week 7 today and damn that was hard work. I especially struggled with run 3 for some reason. Does anyone know any good stretches that...

Well I just finished week 7 today and damn that was hard work. I especially stru...

Dougyb83

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally.

W3R3 done. Right knee out of the brace, and no ill effects, left knee braced, but no extra pain in the runs and no reaction since. Felt great to be back out...

W3R3 done. Right knee out of the brace, and no ill effects, left knee braced, b...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 OMG

I haven’t been looking forward to this run at all so listened to all the advice given and set off at snail’s pace🐌 ! And I guess you guys are right as I...

I haven’t been looking forward to this run at all so listened to all the advice ...

Netball2018

•6 years ago

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Runs and work outs

I run about 4 times a week I also do 30 mins boxing daily and a high impact app on my phone which is only 17minutes long I always try to rest at least 1 day a...

I run about 4 times a week I also do 30 mins boxing daily and a high impact app ...

dolcie06

•6 years ago

1 Reply

week4 run 2

completed run2 w4 felling i not ready to proceed futher thinking i may sart again at week 3 to get me ready to go further any suggestions

completed run2 w4 felling i not ready to proceed futher thinking i may sart agai...

alex10756

•6 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Week 1 completed. Although I ran run 3 in my wellies... probably not advisable but thought it was better than not doing it. I’m wondering if I’ll ever progress...

Week 1 completed. Although I ran run 3 in my wellies... probably not advisable b...

DOGDAYS18

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done it!!

I did it!! I’ve completed the program!! Walk and run getting me 5.1k so my next goal is to run a full 5k in addition to my Cool down/warm up walk!...

I did it!! I’ve completed the program!! Walk and run getting me 5.1k so my next...

Evie75

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 in the bag

Just finished my week 1 runs yesterday morning before work! I’m really looking forward to starting week two but slightly apprehensive as I don’t know if I’ll...

Just finished my week 1 runs yesterday morning before work! I’m really looking f...

loryndavison

•6 years ago

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New route ⏩

Hi everyrunbody! Changed my running route on W8 and managed 10mins uphill walk (to get there), 28-31 mins running (well jogging!) And another 8mins aprox walk...

Hi everyrunbody! Changed my running route on W8 and managed 10mins uphill walk (...

Mayanow

•6 years ago

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W1R2 whoo hooo!!!

I was dreading run 2 as my legs ached all day Wed and Thurs after my Tues run 1. It was ok though and now a couple of hours later I feel great. Jelly legs...

I was dreading run 2 as my legs ached all day Wed and Thurs after my Tues run 1....

One_spot

•6 years ago

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Time to move on?

I did my first solo 5k this morning. For the first time I felt I could have run further, and would have if I’d had enough time. I wonder if it’s time to start...

I did my first solo 5k this morning. For the first time I felt I could have run ...

YamCat

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Pep talk

Ok I have week 9 left to complete Had to take some time off as hip sore again and now I feel apprehensive about doing week 9 - I know it’s just a mental block...

Ok I have week 9 left to complete Had to take some time off as hip sore again a...

Redtracey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not ready for w6r7!

I set out today with best intentions, but wasn't feeling it at all. So I choose to stop the run and just so around 12 minutes running. I'll try again tomorrow,...

I set out today with best intentions, but wasn't feeling it at all. So I choose ...

SleepyAsh

•6 years ago

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First timer!

Aaaagh....just going on my first run...hope I make it back!

Fitter50

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Back to basics

Getting started and feeling determined

Can I really run 5k in 30 mins?

Week 2 complete

Will stick to current policy of hidden route!

W3 complete!

PG run 7

Runs

Breathing

Yesterday all talk no action - going now!!

Wk5r3 had to stop

Bring on W4!

Week skip.

Week 6 run 1

Naked run

Hard work

Week 7 complete

Finally.

Week 4 run 1 OMG

Runs and work outs

week4 run 2

Week 1 completed

Done it!!

Week 1 in the bag

New route ⏩

W1R2 whoo hooo!!!

Time to move on?

Pep talk

Not ready for w6r7!

First timer!

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