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I did my w9r1 this morning ...I'm absolutely buggered tho ....My face is burning hot ...I feel fanbloodytastic ...Thank you for all the support you give me...

I did my w9r1 this morning ...I'm absolutely buggered tho ....My face is burning...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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The Graduation Grin!!!!😁

This girl simply went and did it!!!!💪🏃‍♀️ I have achieved what I thought was impossible 9 weeks ago....... I ran for 30+ mins and am totally loving...

This girl simply went and did it!!!!💪🏃‍♀️ I have achieved what I thought was i...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Love this page

I just wanted to say that the support and guidance on here is brilliant. Since graduating i found it difficult now thanks to you guys and your suggestions I...

I just wanted to say that the support and guidance on here is brilliant. Since ...

Pjb1976

•6 years ago

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No running buddy..

She’s camping in a Wood with No2 Son so took advantage of her absence by running round a non dog friendly route. Lovely run this morning no problems with the...

She’s camping in a Wood with No2 Son so took advantage of her absence by running...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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W4R3

My final run in London and W4R3 is in the bag. What better way to celebrate with a post-run selfie 🤳 🏃‍♀️ Bring on week 5 - back in Yorkshire!

My final run in London and W4R3 is in the bag. What better way to celebrate with...

Anondonkey

•6 years ago

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Cramps! 😣

Woken abruptly at 7am with the cramps us ladies dread every month! Just wanted to get a cuppa and pull the duvet over my head 😑 Put those demons in the bin...

Woken abruptly at 7am with the cramps us ladies dread every month! Just wanted t...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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i use a fit bit Alta hr tracker. I mentioned to another user that my heart rate stays in the peak for all if run about 40 mins. Is this ok?

I have been running since April so still not very fit but can run slowly for 30 mins. I did a park run on Saturday and afterwards saw I was in peak for whole...

I have been running since April so still not very fit but can run slowly for 30 ...

Runningforcheese

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back ache

I want to do my run today, but I’ve had low backache since my last run. Can anyone help with why I’ve got ii, and any exercise help etc?

I want to do my run today, but I’ve had low backache since my last run. Can any...

Elbe

Graduate•6 years ago

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5 minute run!!!

I’m now on week 4 and avoided the gym for two days this week out of fear of the 5 minute run. Yesterday I took the plunge and really enjoyed it! I love how...

I’m now on week 4 and avoided the gym for two days this week out of fear of the ...

RunningMissP

•6 years ago

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Finally, cooler weather \o/

I’m posting in here rather than in the 10K forum, as I doubt the doggoes and I will be up to doing 10K for quite a while; I really don’t do well in the heat,...

I’m posting in here rather than in the 10K forum, as I doubt the doggoes and I w...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting week 2!

Feeling good after week one and rewarded myself with some new music! Week 2 starts tonight or tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it and my new tunes 😜 Been...

Feeling good after week one and rewarded myself with some new music! Week 2 sta...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Done...

Just done my last week 2 run. I was a bit downhearted after my 2nd run as I found that quite hard. This one was better and I ran further. What I’ve learnt, for...

Just done my last week 2 run. I was a bit downhearted after my 2nd run as I foun...

BenderRodriquez

•6 years ago

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My ability to leg it!

Have been doing C25K for 5 weeks but had to take a few days off due to pulling a muscle in my back. However, did an unanticipated run yesterday in a busy...

Have been doing C25K for 5 weeks but had to take a few days off due to pulling a...

DrNinja

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anything wrong with walking?

I’m still trying to hit that elusive 30 min 5k and am trying to increase my pace. Unfortunately I’m finding I start to run out of steam and breathing gets out...

I’m still trying to hit that elusive 30 min 5k and am trying to increase my pace...

Sandie1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run2

Rain stops play! At 6am it was pouring down so I’m going for my first treadmill run tonight! 😁💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

Rain stops play! At 6am it was pouring down so I’m going for my first treadmil...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 1 run 2

Started my first run on Monday , felt shattered but managed to keep going and felt great once I had finished. I Did run 2 last night and my left knee is now...

Started my first run on Monday , felt shattered but managed to keep going and f...

Mulb

•6 years ago

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Wk8 run2😊

Couldn't lie in this morning - must be coming down with something as was up at 5.30 lol Thought I'd make the most of it and get my gear on (had to do track...

Couldn't lie in this morning - must be coming down with something as was up at 5...

Bandit14

Graduate•6 years ago

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Topsy-turvy WK8 in the bag

What a week! R1 felt great, despite the side-wind, good music, kept going and had a little in the tank to up the pace in the last 5 mins... R2 -...

What a week! R1 felt great, despite the side-wind, good music, kept going and ...

jennitricot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r2 today.

I keep reading posts about people not achieving 5k. I don’t think I will either but I don’t really care! I was on a couch 9 weeks ago and I am so pleased that...

I keep reading posts about people not achieving 5k. I don’t think I will either ...

AGuesty

•6 years ago

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Struggling to progress

Wk3 run1, really struggled with the jump from 90s to 3m, literally couldn’t do it. Frustrated that I’m finding it so hard to progress...

Wk3 run1, really struggled with the jump from 90s to 3m, literally couldn’t do i...

Countrygirl123

•6 years ago

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Goodbye W8

Finished week 8 last night...really cant believe it. I now know that I am going to complete this. Even thinking about getting the T-shirt and what colour......

Finished week 8 last night...really cant believe it. I now know that I am going ...

saxo1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Leg pain

I'm on week 7 run 2 and really enjoying the challenge, however every time I run I get pain in the front and in the back of my legs ,usually subsides after am...

I'm on week 7 run 2 and really enjoying the challenge, however every time I run ...

Mum50ish

•6 years ago

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As donex

I finish the c25k Tuesday morning did running Tuesday evening and gym or yesterday and I am completely drained am I doing to much going to run again Saturday...

I finish the c25k Tuesday morning did running Tuesday evening and gym or yesterd...

Garden17

•6 years ago

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What next?

I finished C25k a couple of months ago. I am still running but worry that, once the earlier nights set in and the weather cools down, I will start to lose the...

I finished C25k a couple of months ago. I am still running but worry that, once ...

HSta

•6 years ago

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W3R3

Did W3R3 this morning and actually felt I could have kept going after three minutes. I’ll be starting week 4 on Saturday morning so I will be putting that...

Did W3R3 this morning and actually felt I could have kept going after three minu...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

OMG, I just ran non-stop for 20 mins!?

Well, I nearly spat out my warm-up banana when Laura told me she was going to make me run for 20 minutes. I figured the app must have had a hiccup and jumped...

Well, I nearly spat out my warm-up banana when Laura told me she was going to ma...

RunforresttRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 - Carried along by the playlist

Having read many a mixed tale about people's experiences of W6R1 I set off this morning not really knowing what to expect. It's a weird one for sure. After...

Having read many a mixed tale about people's experiences of W6R1 I set off this ...

boniobiscuits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Puff pant

Completed W6R2. Had a couple of extra rest days after W5 as we had visitors so I had dropped behind schedule, I’m targeting a 5k in mid September- I decided to...

Completed W6R2. Had a couple of extra rest days after W5 as we had visitors so I...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

Well, I've had a sneaky peak and discovered that it's all just long runs from here on. I know I managed the 20 minute run fine so 25 should be ok. But that...

Well, I've had a sneaky peak and discovered that it's all just long runs from he...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

Well I was worried before I started , it was raining hard but I don't want to let that stop me. Cue the rain jacket and off I went. It was a little easier than...

Well I was worried before I started , it was raining hard but I don't want to le...

Felinefiasco38

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

My stats 😊😊

The Graduation Grin!!!!😁

Love this page

No running buddy..

W4R3

Cramps! 😣

i use a fit bit Alta hr tracker. I mentioned to another user that my heart rate stays in the peak for all if run about 40 mins. Is this ok?

Back ache

5 minute run!!!

Finally, cooler weather \o/

Starting week 2!

Week 2 Done...

My ability to leg it!

Anything wrong with walking?

Week 9 run2

Wk 1 run 2

Wk8 run2😊

Topsy-turvy WK8 in the bag

W9r2 today.

Struggling to progress

Goodbye W8

Leg pain

As donex

What next?

W3R3

OMG, I just ran non-stop for 20 mins!?

W6R1 - Carried along by the playlist

Puff pant

W6R3

Week 1 run 2

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