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Week 9 I'M COMING TO GET YOU🙀

Just finished week 8 this morning, thought I was going really slow but checked my Strava when finished and not only did I have a faster pace but went further...

Just finished week 8 this morning, thought I was going really slow but checked m...

Dougalucy

Graduate•6 years ago

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Joint or muscle pain?

Wk2, R1..... So, on Tuesday I finished week 1, and in my last run of that week I started with pain on the inner sides of my knees..... took painkillers when I...

Wk2, R1..... So, on Tuesday I finished week 1, and in my last run of that week I...

Kirsty112

•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 for Weak 1 Run None

Red as a beet Oooh, me feet Oooh me feat I didn't get beat

Smiles65

•6 years ago

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New running partner!

This is my new running partner who joined me for my last run. A bit unfair for her that I’m now doing 30 min and usually just under 5k. Apparently granny runs...

This is my new running partner who joined me for my last run. A bit unfair for h...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the dark...

Hi all Now the nights are starting to draw in a bit, I'm fining it getting quite dark before I've finished my runs. I generally run on unlit pathways in and...

Hi all Now the nights are starting to draw in a bit, I'm fining it getting quite...

chrisallen76

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 2

I have just completed the 2nd run (slow jog) and I know it’s only early days and although I ache (a lot) I’m already starting to feel better, I have more...

I have just completed the 2nd run (slow jog) and I know it’s only early days and...

Kelmellor

•6 years ago

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Ankle injury.

Any tips on how to heal or how long it might take? It's been an couple of weeks now.

Any tips on how to heal or how long it might take? It's been an couple of weeks ...

Ritmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Newbee

Hi everyone I'm Louise from Ireland 🍀 I'm currently on week 5. I could barely run for 1min at the start, I ran for 8mins today 😊 so chuffed with myself until...

Hi everyone I'm Louise from Ireland 🍀 I'm currently on week 5. I could barely r...

Louisec1986

•6 years ago

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Rest days with netball?!

Looking below it looks as though I should be completely resting on rest days. I play netball Monday’s and Wednesdays which involves running and training. From...

Looking below it looks as though I should be completely resting on rest days. I ...

Netball2018

•6 years ago

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Progress to date

Couch to 5k week 6 run 3 completed, 25mins @ 9kph... Need to speed up a bit to do 5k in 30 mins though.

Couch to 5k week 6 run 3 completed, 25mins @ 9kph... Need to speed up a bit to d...

Fatladsix

•6 years ago

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W6D3

So it’s W6D3 tomorrow! Eeekkkk a little freaked out like!

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

w1R2. Went for my second run this morning. As much as I have been following this app I am also watching useful tips for beginner runners. I have embarked on 3...

w1R2. Went for my second run this morning. As much as I have been following this...

Blistersnbliss

Graduate•6 years ago

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Through all the heat and beyond!

Last night, at 21.21 precisely, I completed W9R3 and therefore the whole darn thang! I had told everyone that the record breaking heat had something to do with...

Last night, at 21.21 precisely, I completed W9R3 and therefore the whole darn th...

BeatRoute

Graduate•6 years ago

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New home no longer needed.

Having upgraded my watch I no longer need my Forerunner 10. It is pretty much as new condition and has been an ideal first running watch. If you want it I am...

Having upgraded my watch I no longer need my Forerunner 10. It is pretty much as...

SlowLoris

•6 years ago

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Is it ok to run on rest days?

I’m currently on day 2 with all the new pains that go with it. I’m just wondering, is it ok to run at all on rest days or should you stick to just walking? I...

I’m currently on day 2 with all the new pains that go with it. I’m just wonderin...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

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Graduated !

Finally got to day 3 of week 9! Had to carry on to 40 mins in order to reach 5 k

Finally got to day 3 of week 9! Had to carry on to 40 mins in order to reach 5 k...

Phil56

Graduate•6 years ago

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Done It!!!!

So yesterday I completed week 9 run 3 so have now graduated. This is my first time posting on this forum but I have read and followed others journeys and been...

So yesterday I completed week 9 run 3 so have now graduated. This is my first ti...

Junior73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second post grad run! First 5k

I did it! My first 5k! I never believed I could actually do it, it’s not in 30 minutes but I honestly stopped caring, I just want to enjoy running and getting...

I did it! My first 5k! I never believed I could actually do it, it’s not in 30 m...

vickyxav

•6 years ago

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Graduated

Ooohhh look, I've got a graduated marker, dead chuffed!😁 Completed this morning, had to curb my excitement and panic when I started to run, could have gone...

Ooohhh look, I've got a graduated marker, dead chuffed!😁 Completed this morning...

JohnTR

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation! I finished where I began.

Can't quite believe I've done it, all 27 runs complete. Just under two months ago I started my journey having never ran outside before, embarrassed about what...

Can't quite believe I've done it, all 27 runs complete. Just under two months ag...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 Update

After doing the first run of week two and feeling horrendous about how hard I found it, I took everyone’s advice and took it slower for day two. I realised I...

After doing the first run of week two and feeling horrendous about how hard I fo...

Panda2012

•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Last week I graduated. Proving to me more so that ever that ANYONE can run. Proud of myself. Just not sure what do you now. Any decent apps out there for 10k?...

Last week I graduated. Proving to me more so that ever that ANYONE can run. Prou...

Sarahsnail

•6 years ago

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Is my running too slow?

Just completed week 2 run 2 and my running is so slow, my brisk walk is also not very brisk at all. I am proud that I’ve done it but I am a bit worried that...

Just completed week 2 run 2 and my running is so slow, my brisk walk is also not...

Netball2018

•6 years ago

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Next run

Tomorrow is the last run of week 8 it’s going to be running around Old Trafford if I get there in time if not Saturday morning something different

Tomorrow is the last run of week 8 it’s going to be running around Old Trafford ...

Garden17

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3 in the bag 😀

After bottling this run on Tuesday morning, amazed is an understatement.... I can’t believe that I actually ran for 20 mins without having to walk or stop....

After bottling this run on Tuesday morning, amazed is an understatement.... I ...

LadyBeer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Next stop.....Graduation 😃

Completed W9R2 last night......still buzzing. Fingers crossed for graduation on Friday!!! 🤞🏼 🤞🏼 Still can’t quite believe that I have nearly made it and...

Completed W9R2 last night......still buzzing. Fingers crossed for graduation on...

Kris_New

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

To quote Pharrell Williams....

“It might seem crazy what I’m about to say, but I’m happy now!” 😎. After the laborious effort that was W8R1 on Tuesday, today was the complete opposite; W8R2...

“It might seem crazy what I’m about to say, but I’m happy now!” 😎. After the l...

Megatoothster

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

My first ever run

Week 1 for me today , feel really good about it.

Yogarunnerunder50

•6 years ago

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Graduated !

Really pleased to say that I managed the elusive 5k on my W9R3 run ! 5k in 39 mins, including 4k in the 30 min run. It's taken me 10 weeks to do the program,...

Really pleased to say that I managed the elusive 5k on my W9R3 run ! 5k in 39 ...

DRVA

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9r1

So it's the final week and the temperature is dropping, thought this would make my early morning runs easier but I really struggled this morning! The wind was...

So it's the final week and the temperature is dropping, thought this would make ...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Week 9 I'M COMING TO GET YOU🙀

Joint or muscle pain?

Week 1 Run 1 for Weak 1 Run None

New running partner!

Running in the dark...

Week 1 run 2

Ankle injury.

Newbee

Rest days with netball?!

Progress to date

W6D3

ROAD TO RECOVERY

Through all the heat and beyond!

New home no longer needed.

Is it ok to run on rest days?

Graduated !

Done It!!!!

Second post grad run! First 5k

Graduated

Graduation! I finished where I began.

Week 2 Update

Graduated!

Is my running too slow?

Next run

W5R3 in the bag 😀

Next stop.....Graduation 😃

To quote Pharrell Williams....

My first ever run

Graduated !

W9r1

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