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w3r2

well that went well the 3 min run whent in quick put gps tracker on and i covered 2.7 kms

well that went well the 3 min run whent in quick put gps tracker on and i covere...

alex10756

•6 years ago

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Minor injury advice

On Tuesdays run I hurt my ankle a bit. It's not terrible, I can still bear weight and it's not swollen but quite sore when going up and down stairs. Am due to...

On Tuesdays run I hurt my ankle a bit. It's not terrible, I can still bear weigh...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

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W2R3

Slightly delayed W2R3 this morning due to having s recurrence of inflamed gallbladder on Sunday. Was still a bit sore on Tuesday so deferred my run to today....

Slightly delayed W2R3 this morning due to having s recurrence of inflamed gallbl...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 ☑️

But it was hard work. I am sitting down for a bit now.

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

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2 runs left

Nice run this morning think I did ok bit windy and I got back before the ran

Garden17

•6 years ago

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Speed podcast epic fail!

i graduated last week but running very slowly so thought I'd try the speed podcast. I only managed the first run and one interval before being defeated and...

i graduated last week but running very slowly so thought I'd try the speed podca...

Nessyb

Graduate•6 years ago

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Breathless Sweaty Beetroot-Nice!

So age 54 more than 5 stone overweight and rarely exercised I have a fab running buddy, got me fancy new trainers and the best bra I could find and we have...

So age 54 more than 5 stone overweight and rarely exercised I have a fab running...

MrsWobble

•6 years ago

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Graduation +2

Went for an early morning run today. Decided to make it an easy one as first post grad run with the group was quite hard. So I went off piste again. Dropped...

Went for an early morning run today. Decided to make it an easy one as first pos...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 takes flight

I can’t believe I’ve just completed my penultimate run 😀. Three months ago If you’d told me I’d be in the gym after working two 12 hour shifts followed by a...

I can’t believe I’ve just completed my penultimate run 😀. Three months ago If y...

Spannerz20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Well today was the big day. I didn't think for 1minute that I would be able to run for 20 minutes but can you believe it I did it. I ran for 4.3 km in 20...

Well today was the big day. I didn't think for 1minute that I would be able to r...

Archer1

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 third time lucky!

This week I’ve had to repeat the W6R3 a couple of times as I found it really hard but I figured out today that I find running in the middle of the day so much...

This week I’ve had to repeat the W6R3 a couple of times as I found it really har...

FionaGt

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Happy again!

Did a club run this evening, so good to be out there after a disappointing week or more of not being able to run. Really happy! Was quite fast, and a bit of...

Did a club run this evening, so good to be out there after a disappointing week ...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Nearly Halfway there 🏃‍♀️

W4R2 done! feeling good but still hard! Great feeling of achievement tho, no pain no gain GO people💪🏃‍♀️

W4R2 done! feeling good but still hard! Great feeling of achievement tho, no pai...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Husband asking why I’m smiling all evening!!!

So W9 R2 completed!!! One more run, why shouldn’t I be smiling!!! 😝😝😝 A lot easier than W9 R1, can’t wait for the last one, rewarding myself with a full...

So W9 R2 completed!!! One more run, why shouldn’t I be smiling!!! 😝😝😝 A lot e...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk2 complete

I am so proud of myself completing wk2, I didn’t think I could do it! Roll on Friday for W3

I am so proud of myself completing wk2, I didn’t think I could do it! Roll on F...

chantelle1211

•6 years ago

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W6R2 completed

As usual, the first 10 minutes were hard but then the second lot, I don't remember much about. Not sure if that's good or bad :) It's the 25 minutes run on...

As usual, the first 10 minutes were hard but then the second lot, I don't rememb...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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GET IN! Week 5 Run 1 done

That was amazing! I was dreading having to run for 5 mins x 3. Easier than I thought it would be. C25K really works. More chuffed than I can say🤩🤩🤩

That was amazing! I was dreading having to run for 5 mins x 3. Easier than I tho...

Daftclare

•6 years ago

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Inspired today 😊😊😊

I have just did week 8 run 1 ..And did it with determination ..As earlier I came on here and words of wisdom from a fellow runner gave me my motivation back...

I have just did week 8 run 1 ..And did it with determination ..As earlier I came...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Done it! Graduated W9 R3 and decided to try a full 5k on this run which i managed in just under 42 mins! Onwards and upwards and hopefully can now concentrate...

Done it! Graduated W9 R3 and decided to try a full 5k on this run which i manage...

Boo43

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated

Finally made tonight , I can't believe I actually done wk9 run 3 done and dusted . Now to keep up the good work and try and lose more weight. Thank you...

Finally made tonight , I can't believe I actually done wk9 run 3 done and dusted...

Dj_jp

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Still here, still plodding along

Been a while since I posted on here, but that doesn't mean I haven't following your exploits or that I had hung up my running shoes. Still looking to run 3 or...

Been a while since I posted on here, but that doesn't mean I haven't following y...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

W7 R1

Completed, but if anyone finds any thighs anywhere, they are mine, I seem to have lost them.

Completed, but if anyone finds any thighs anywhere, they are mine, I seem to hav...

Namrod

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

High Heart Rate on a 5k Run

Hello All, This is my first post here and I would like to hear your views on my Heart Rate during a 5k run. I am 31 and have started running a couple of months...

Hello All, This is my first post here and I would like to hear your views on my ...

Saadsahibzada

•6 years ago

7 Replies

W3R2 Forgot the knee support 😱

Still smashed it though! Mainly because for the first half I was aware I didn’t have the support on so was going stupidly slow and then Nickleback came on from...

Still smashed it though! Mainly because for the first half I was aware I didn’t ...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

4 Replies

started week 3!!!

W3R1 was...... amazing!!!! I was terrified and now I don’t know why! the only low point was when i was halfway through the first 3 minutes run and laura...

W3R1 was...... amazing!!!! I was terrified and now I don’t know why! the only lo...

caitruns

•6 years ago

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25 min 🤜🤛💪

Ran twice (and a bit more) round the local reservoir. Much better than running past all the takeaways and the pub 😁.Very flat so helped me to pace it. Pleased...

Ran twice (and a bit more) round the local reservoir. Much better than running p...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

18 Replies

Week 9 but nowhere near 5k!

I am due to graduate tomorrow morning when I have done W9R3. I have run for 30 mins x 2 this week but the distance I have covered is only 2.5k. I am proud of...

I am due to graduate tomorrow morning when I have done W9R3. I have run for 30 m...

Jayne60

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

Family run

I've graduated and I'm working towards my 10k runs but today I did w1r1 with all 3 of my teen daughters 😁😁😁 had fun and spent some time together. Don't know...

I've graduated and I'm working towards my 10k runs but today I did w1r1 with all...

Sask81

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Cold weather running

I suceeded in completing the couck to 5k last October then winter set in and my enthusiasm for running totally went and I gave up. Im now back on track and the...

I suceeded in completing the couck to 5k last October then winter set in and my ...

EwasPrecious

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Still waiting...

So here I am on week 8 and I'm still waiting for that endorphin high, the 'addiction' to running. Any clues on when it might happen, what I'm waiting for? I...

So here I am on week 8 and I'm still waiting for that endorphin high, the 'addic...

SeryaWhite

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

w3r2

Minor injury advice

W2R3

W6R1 ☑️

2 runs left

Speed podcast epic fail!

Breathless Sweaty Beetroot-Nice!

Graduation +2

Week 9 takes flight

Week 5 run 3

W6R3 third time lucky!

Happy again!

Nearly Halfway there 🏃‍♀️

Husband asking why I’m smiling all evening!!!

Wk2 complete

W6R2 completed

GET IN! Week 5 Run 1 done

Inspired today 😊😊😊

Graduated!

Graduated

Still here, still plodding along

W7 R1

High Heart Rate on a 5k Run

W3R2 Forgot the knee support 😱

started week 3!!!

25 min 🤜🤛💪

Week 9 but nowhere near 5k!

Family run

Cold weather running

Still waiting...

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