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W2R2

That run was so hard! Not sure what it was but I really had to push myself to get through it. Thank goodness for YS and his gentle encouragement 😊

That run was so hard! Not sure what it was but I really had to push myself to ge...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Found my snail!

W2R1 down... last run was 2 minutes per mile slower than the others, people who said I could always run slower were right after all! Little Miss UNM completed...

W2R1 down... last run was 2 minutes per mile slower than the others, people who ...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bottled W5R3 so re ran W5R2

Opened W5R3 this morning to see 5 min warm up walk followed by 20 mins running with no walking rest periods then 5 mins warm down walk. Completely bottled it...

Opened W5R3 this morning to see 5 min warm up walk followed by 20 mins running w...

LadyBeer

Graduate•6 years ago

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ParkRun dilemma

So … I am putting this out there so that I cannot back out! I have a dentist appointment on Thursday and unless I have to have an extraction I plan to do my...

So … I am putting this out there so that I cannot back out! I have a dentist app...

Richard7

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 but stalled !

I am just about to start week 8 but just can’t face it so have gone back to week 6 for a while. I suppose it’s better than missing it altogether and it’s...

I am just about to start week 8 but just can’t face it so have gone back to week...

julie1807

•6 years ago

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Bottled W5R3 so re ran W5R2

Opened W5R3 this morning to see 5 min warm up walk followed by 20 mins running with no walking rest periods then 5 mins warm down walk. Completely bottled it...

Opened W5R3 this morning to see 5 min warm up walk followed by 20 mins running w...

LadyBeer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2😕

2 days later than planned but it’s done 1 more to go. Did this one outside with my hubby he ran the 5 1/2 mile to the park where we run and I took the car....

2 days later than planned but it’s done 1 more to go. Did this one outside with ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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A pleasant suprise

So I went for a week 4 run 1 - run today.. I was very apprehensive about running for 5 minutes none stop - and looking forward to a 10 minute run in a few...

So I went for a week 4 run 1 - run today.. I was very apprehensive about running...

Bluwind360

•6 years ago

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Hello Week8!!!!

28 mins. I just ran 28 mins nonstop and welcomed Week8 with open arms in a lovely cooling drizzle.....ME!!! 🏃‍♀️💪😅 Toxic10 nearly had me.......almost gave...

28 mins. I just ran 28 mins nonstop and welcomed Week8 with open arms in a lovel...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heart rates

Hi, I graduated 5K about 5 wks ago and now I’m trying to improve my time. My heart rate is always about 175- is this too high? My hubby seems a bit worried..,

Hi, I graduated 5K about 5 wks ago and now I’m trying to improve my time. My hea...

Dbbd

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill questions

I’m on week 8. I’ve done weeks 1-7 outside but now overseas and too hot/don’t want to get lost to run outside so need to use treadmill. I don’t understand the...

I’m on week 8. I’ve done weeks 1-7 outside but now overseas and too hot/don’t wa...

B8581

•6 years ago

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Week whatever!

Finally managed to do a 30minute run on the level yesterday morning! But so stressed today that I decided to run this evening - managed 25 minutes on...

Finally managed to do a 30minute run on the level yesterday morning! But so stre...

CJ7262

•6 years ago

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Week 8 complete... after taking a whole month!

Time and space means nothing - a week apparently equals a month in my universe! As the title suggests, I have finally completed week 8, after completing R1 on...

Time and space means nothing - a week apparently equals a month in my universe! ...

Helm108

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finished W4 this morning 😁

... and enjoyed it! Week 5 run 1 on Thursday morning then planning for a few maintenance runs whilst on holiday. No idea what the road surface or traffic will...

... and enjoyed it! Week 5 run 1 on Thursday morning then planning for a few mai...

Languid_Lil

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Thigh,Groin pain !!

Hey folks ! After successfully shaking off shin splints i now find myself in pain AGAIN ! Ran lastnight with no problems, nor after my run but today in agony...

Hey folks ! After successfully shaking off shin splints i now find myself in pai...

Greyrun1

•6 years ago

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Week5r1 done but must change my route

Just done run 1 of week 5. 💪🤛. Legs felt a bit heavy but breathing was spot on. Love this programme- Sarah M is keeping me going. Ran past 1 pub, 2 Chinese...

Just done run 1 of week 5. 💪🤛. Legs felt a bit heavy but breathing was spot on...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 just completed and graduated at 4.6km quite happy with that now to improve my speed and get a park run under my belt.

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IanCostello01

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week9Run2 Wind!

Had two rest days after parkrun and was looking forward to today's run. Heaven knows why? I was battling head on or sideways wind most of my usual route and my...

Had two rest days after parkrun and was looking forward to today's run. Heaven k...

Crawlhome

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 holiday run - killer

Running on holiday is a killer. Not motivated at all so really had to push myself. Had 5 days in between runs this time and I really felt it. Different area to...

Running on holiday is a killer. Not motivated at all so really had to push mysel...

Marko5

•6 years ago

3 Replies

5 to 10k app

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation for a 5 to 10k app like the nhs one? It worked well for me after a couple of hiccups and although there are a few apps...

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation for a 5 to 10k app like the nhs one? It wo...

Pippatong

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First run always a struggle!!

Will be attempting W4R2 tomorrow morning, I seem to struggle with my first run and finish strong, do I need to warm up a bit more than the 5 min walk?, any...

Will be attempting W4R2 tomorrow morning, I seem to struggle with my first run a...

Megi1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching Calf muscles

I did R1 W3 on Monday and due to go out early tomorrow to do R2, at the moment my Calf muscles are still aching mostly after sitting down for a while but also...

I did R1 W3 on Monday and due to go out early tomorrow to do R2, at the moment m...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

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Where should I re-start on C25K?

I was doing really well on C25K and got to week 6, I have missed a about 6 weeks now as I was very busy with moving house I just don’t know where I should...

I was doing really well on C25K and got to week 6, I have missed a about 6 week...

Haj91

•6 years ago

2 Replies

ready to cry

I just completed my first run of week two, it was so hard in this heat but I did it, but the app hasn't saved it and it appears like I haven't done it....

I just completed my first run of week two, it was so hard in this heat but I did...

LindsayJt

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Graduate

I did it I finished the 9 weeks omg. If I am really honest I didn't run 3 times a week for week 8 and 9 due to back injury. I will continue running but...

I did it I finished the 9 weeks omg. If I am really honest I didn't run 3 times ...

Karukerajo

•6 years ago

7 Replies

All Running the World Together 5k at a time.

Thanks to all the posters on here for your inspiring deeds and enthusing words , and allow me to wish you continued progress with a favourite Irish blessing...

Thanks to all the posters on here for your inspiring deeds and enthusing words ,...

SirVillian

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 1 complete!!

Hello Peeps Finished run 3 this morning early to beat the heat..i have found it getting easier after just 3 runs and really enjoying it Have a lovely evening...

Hello Peeps Finished run 3 this morning early to beat the heat..i have found it...

Sober

•6 years ago

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Here I go...

I did my first run last night in the cool night air. Felt so much better afterwards! :-)

I did my first run last night in the cool night air. Felt so much better afterwa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Bridge to 10k. W2R3

Just thought you'd like to know how I'm getting on with Bridge to 10k. After two week I'm up to running 6K and expanding every week. It's 14 week since I...

Just thought you'd like to know how I'm getting on with Bridge to 10k. After two...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Pain in foot since I started c25k

Hay im a newbie (on run 2, week 2) since I started ive been getting pain on the boney part at the top.of my foot (where the laces are on trainers) pain 70% of...

Hay im a newbie (on run 2, week 2) since I started ive been getting pain on the ...

Newbierunner1

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

W2R2

Found my snail!

Bottled W5R3 so re ran W5R2

ParkRun dilemma

Week 8 but stalled !

Bottled W5R3 so re ran W5R2

Week 8 Run 2😕

A pleasant suprise

Hello Week8!!!!

Heart rates

Treadmill questions

Week whatever!

Week 8 complete... after taking a whole month!

Finished W4 this morning 😁

Thigh,Groin pain !!

Week5r1 done but must change my route

W9R3 just completed and graduated at 4.6km quite happy with that now to improve my speed and get a park run under my belt.

Week9Run2 Wind!

W3R2 holiday run - killer

5 to 10k app

First run always a struggle!!

Aching Calf muscles

Where should I re-start on C25K?

ready to cry

Graduate

All Running the World Together 5k at a time.

Week 1 complete!!

Here I go...

Bridge to 10k. W2R3

Pain in foot since I started c25k

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