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What happens when you complete it

Being ambitious as I’m only on week one, but is there an ongoing training app? Ticking the runs off the list is proving really helpful!

Being ambitious as I’m only on week one, but is there an ongoing training app? T...

nicwass

•6 years ago

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advice please

Hello, I was due to do a 20 minute run on last session of week 5, but instead opted to try a mile run and time it. I managed it in 13 mins approx, bit hilly at...

Hello, I was due to do a 20 minute run on last session of week 5, but instead op...

trapeze

•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 done ✅

Completed wk5 run 2 tonight, found this the hardest run so far. I’m quite overweight and I’m really worried about run 3 this week. I’m getting very out of...

Completed wk5 run 2 tonight, found this the hardest run so far. I’m quite overwe...

Dawnc25k

•6 years ago

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And Go! Run 2 tomorrow

Not sure I’m over run 1 yet! Apprehensive 😬

Pugscanruntoo

•6 years ago

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Post Grad Run 1 - struggled

I went on my 1st post grad run yesterday and have to admit I did struggle a little. I have learned a few things though, the podcasts are definitely not for...

I went on my 1st post grad run yesterday and have to admit I did struggle a litt...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Apprehensive, nervous... maybe they’re right I’ll just give it up

Hi all. I’m due to start my W1R1 this week. To say I’m nervous about it would be an understatement. I’ve never been a runner, always hated it. I want to prove...

Hi all. I’m due to start my W1R1 this week. To say I’m nervous about it would be...

Runningducker

•6 years ago

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Tech question: where are my posts?

I joined the forum last week. How do I find what I wrote then, and more importantly, the helpful responses I received?

I joined the forum last week. How do I find what I wrote then, and more importan...

OneStepAndARhyme

•6 years ago

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Love my watch 😊

I got my Garmin 35 for my birthday and I love it ..Going out tomorrow for its first official trial ..w9r1 tomorrow ..I am struggling to do 28 min ..2 min don't...

I got my Garmin 35 for my birthday and I love it ..Going out tomorrow for its fi...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 completed :)

And I gave in to Jo Wiley by upping the pace for a whole minute at the end. It felt good. Not long to go now - fingers crossed. Those of you just starting out,...

And I gave in to Jo Wiley by upping the pace for a whole minute at the end. It f...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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No more messing around

Well after messing around with stop start on week 4 two weeks holiday (no running done ) Completed week 4 last week and really enjoyed week 5 (now in the bag...

Well after messing around with stop start on week 4 two weeks holiday (no runni...

pfozzie7

•6 years ago

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Steeper,faster?

Having been working towards running for several years I can now complete a 5k Park Run in 31 minutes and a 10k - mainly downhill - in 1h 15.I have now returned...

Having been working towards running for several years I can now complete a 5k Pa...

Phil-3

•6 years ago

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W1R1 Complete! ✅

Hello Despite downloading the app about a month ago I finally started tonight! I was able to run 10K a couple of years ago but since then i’ve had a bulged...

Hello Despite downloading the app about a month ago I finally started tonight! ...

clairej1803

•6 years ago

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Music, muscle and mentality

I have been getting into the running and tonight did w6r2 which, after doing 20 mins last Friday, thought was going to be a gentle stroll in the proverbial...

I have been getting into the running and tonight did w6r2 which, after doing 20 ...

farranccc

•6 years ago

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Done it! W9R3 (and a bit extra) completed.

Thankfully the weather forecast was wrong by a few degrees so I took a chance at 8pm and went out and completed W9R3! On 22nd May I stopped W1R1 after 6 x 1...

Thankfully the weather forecast was wrong by a few degrees so I took a chance at...

AgingMetalHead

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 done - Get out of the way!

Ugh nothing ruins a good run like someone getting in my way. I didn’t know until just a few days but being forced to stop puts me in the worst mood....

Ugh nothing ruins a good run like someone getting in my way. I didn’t know until...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Running light?

Are they worth buying? Head or waist?

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Does anyone really manage this in 9 weeks?

I don't really know what week I'm on.. I think I was up to week 8 when it went pair shaped...bad foot, bad back, bad back again, breaks from running, going...

I don't really know what week I'm on.. I think I was up to week 8 when it went p...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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Penultimate Run Done!

Just one to go 😱. Clare Castle Park Run on Saturday to finish!! Wish me luck!! 🙌🙌

Just one to go 😱. Clare Castle Park Run on Saturday to finish!! Wish me luck!!...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

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Remind me when this becomes enjoyable!

W6R3 scheduled for Friday. W6R2 whilst not a complete struggle was not exactly fun either, not least because it was my first in torrential rain. I'm in...

W6R3 scheduled for Friday. W6R2 whilst not a complete struggle was not exactly f...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2

Wasn’t really feeling it today but I finished 5.1K best distance yet even threw up at the end 🤮 😂 oh well bring on next week!

Wasn’t really feeling it today but I finished 5.1K best distance yet even threw ...

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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W1R2 Done. Earphone Malfunction

Wireless earpeace died during warm up, so nipped home to get other headphone, then got them tangled in my running belt! On the plus side, run went ok lol. Time...

Wireless earpeace died during warm up, so nipped home to get other headphone, th...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3

Not going to happen this week. Hurt ankle on last run, didn't even notice it until pain in thighs subsided.

Not going to happen this week. Hurt ankle on last run, didn't even notice it unt...

Namrod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week6 run 2 feeling sad

Just finished my run it went ok legs felt heavy towards the end but I managed it. Just in my warm down walk my usual sweaty look after a run and a couple were...

Just finished my run it went ok legs felt heavy towards the end but I managed it...

Archer1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Headspace app is usually really great for relaxation

Until this morning. I had put my phone down... this alert made me pick it up!

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 5 of rehab running .. bladder control

Well I repeated the last run of week five as part of my re-hab and all went well 😃 However downing a can of diet coke twenty mins before wasn’t a good idea...

Well I repeated the last run of week five as part of my re-hab and all went well...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W7 Slowing Down...

I’m on W7R2 next, so I’ve done the 25 minute run twice now. I’m finishing them OK, even putting a little “sprint” in at the end. Trouble is my times (I.e....

I’m on W7R2 next, so I’ve done the 25 minute run twice now. I’m finishing them O...

Caligari

•6 years ago

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W9r2 michael says I'm doing 5k...I wish!

So I've very nearly graduated yey.....but I m only completing 3.75km in 30 mins and michael says I should be doing 5k!! Any advice on speeding up?! I'm faster...

So I've very nearly graduated yey.....but I m only completing 3.75km in 30 mins ...

Hermione14

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5R2 🤪💪🎉

Wow gone and done it 🎉👍✌️🏃‍♀️ Bring on fri 20min run NO PAIN NO GAIN!!!!! good luck everyone 🏃‍♀️✌️ We can do this 😘 2.44 mile

Wow gone and done it 🎉👍✌️🏃‍♀️ Bring on fri 20min run NO PAIN NO GAIN!!!!! go...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Future plan

I'm on week 7 and really enjoying it I've also been thinking what to do after I graduate and my aim is to complete our local 5k park run . Sounds ok but it is...

I'm on week 7 and really enjoying it I've also been thinking what to do after I ...

Kerrylh

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back at it after a long break!

After getting to week 7 and completing a 5k event in May, I had a minor sprain and stopped running. My injury took just 3 weeks to completely heal, but I just...

After getting to week 7 and completing a 5k event in May, I had a minor sprain a...

Amandana

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

What happens when you complete it

advice please

Week 5 run 2 done ✅

And Go! Run 2 tomorrow

Post Grad Run 1 - struggled

Apprehensive, nervous... maybe they’re right I’ll just give it up

Tech question: where are my posts?

Love my watch 😊

W7R2 completed :)

No more messing around

Steeper,faster?

W1R1 Complete! ✅

Music, muscle and mentality

Done it! W9R3 (and a bit extra) completed.

W2R2 done - Get out of the way!

Running light?

Does anyone really manage this in 9 weeks?

Penultimate Run Done!

Remind me when this becomes enjoyable!

W8R2

W1R2 Done. Earphone Malfunction

W7R3

Week6 run 2 feeling sad

Headspace app is usually really great for relaxation

Wk 5 of rehab running .. bladder control

W7 Slowing Down...

W9r2 michael says I'm doing 5k...I wish!

WK5R2 🤪💪🎉

Future plan

Back at it after a long break!

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