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PG (post graduate) R3

Yep! My 3rd run since graduating. Did two runs earlier this week of 30mins and tonight did my first ever timed 5k. Came in at 38mins 21. I'm happy with that...

Yep! My 3rd run since graduating. Did two runs earlier this week of 30mins and t...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3

YAAAAY. Week 2... DONE! So happy. Today was my hardest run and I am frustrated because it was due to not wearing my normal running clothes which turned out to...

YAAAAY. Week 2... DONE! So happy. Today was my hardest run and I am frustrated b...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2....better !!

Well, after the hellish run on Tuesday and my run last night being rained off, I got back out there tonight and, thankfully, found this run much better....

Well, after the hellish run on Tuesday and my run last night being rained off, I...

Scepticalrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aches everywhere 😩

Week 4, run 🏃🏼‍♀️ 2 completed! The way back was up a slight incline and against the wind 🤔 Corrr everything aches really badly tonight, my calves, ankles,...

Week 4, run 🏃🏼‍♀️ 2 completed! The way back was up a slight incline and agains...

Vix82

•6 years ago

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W5R3

I did it! Smashed it, in fact! I just can't believe it really, but as MJ says, "Trust the plan!" I was a little worried beforehand as I've not been well. Ran...

I did it! Smashed it, in fact! I just can't believe it really, but as MJ says, "...

SubterraneanAlien

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

Glasses and rain

Hiya any suggestions on how to run in the rain while wearing glasses and still be able to see? I'm blind without them and unable to wear contacts. I'm...

Hiya any suggestions on how to run in the rain while wearing glasses and still b...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

25 Replies

W1R2

Complete! It felt like it was a lot easier then the first run... I probably didn’t enjoy it as much as I should’ve as I’m so tired! Didn’t have a great night...

Complete! It felt like it was a lot easier then the first run... I probably didn...

jessm_01

•6 years ago

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3WR2 -> 3WR3

Last summer day today. Fun is over. There comes winter, rain and cold. Today I'm going to finish 3W3. Let's see if I can keep on ... :-/

Last summer day today. Fun is over. There comes winter, rain and cold. Today I'm...

lusmo

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do I add graduate to my profile?

Finished W9 this morning.

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 completed. Feeling accomplished

Well I completed week 4 today and really looking forward to starting week 5. Both me and the dog are really enjoying it.

Well I completed week 4 today and really looking forward to starting week 5. Bot...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Starter!

Just did my first run! It absolutely killed me but feeling great now! How was your first runs? Does it get easier? X

Just did my first run! It absolutely killed me but feeling great now! How was yo...

Justrunit

•6 years ago

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End of week 1

Ok so that's the first week nailed in the hotel gym. I've now adjourned to the bar for celebratory pint and chocolate cake. Bring on week 2! Still running to...

Ok so that's the first week nailed in the hotel gym. I've now adjourned to the b...

Fatdad71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

My app glitched so I ran 9 minutes instead of 8, my calves ache and my shins and feet hurt because of running on pavement but I'm feeling much more optimistic...

My app glitched so I ran 9 minutes instead of 8, my calves ache and my shins and...

Librarose

•6 years ago

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Running with Marthadog

Who runs with their dog? Does it always go according to plan? YOUR plan, I mean... Our Martha - a six-year old black labrador - often comes with me. She's...

Who runs with their dog? Does it always go according to plan? YOUR plan, I mea...

AnneDroid

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it!

W9R4 this morning. Following my rubbish run on Saturday had to do an extra run to truly graduate. Very pleased with myself & today's run almost good. Not in...

W9R4 this morning. Following my rubbish run on Saturday had to do an extra run t...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R3 - conquering elements

I set of just after work, following my new habit building. Cue: I come back from work, change clothes to running outfit, take the dog, and off we go. Routine:...

I set of just after work, following my new habit building. Cue: I come back fro...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

I'm just about to go for my last run of week 1, wish me luck

Librarose

•6 years ago

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W8R2

It was a good run. The last 8 minutes were very tough, but I got through it and was able to speed up in the last minute. Strava said I was much quicker today....

It was a good run. The last 8 minutes were very tough, but I got through it and ...

ra4200

Graduate•6 years ago

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w1r2 done.

Second run done, and dare I say it slightly (very very slightly) easier, I think in part b cause of wearing proper trainers and my new running socks! I have a...

Second run done, and dare I say it slightly (very very slightly) easier, I think...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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W4R1 - wind is back in my sails!

I had a breakthrough! I can’t believe I ran for 5 minutes straight. But, even more cool - it’s a total of 16 minutes :o. Dare I say it, I am starting to trust...

I had a breakthrough! I can’t believe I ran for 5 minutes straight. But, even mo...

bluepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st week / 3 runs in the bag...

Mrs Smug - NOT! here .... I was inspired by my fab friend testarossa123 - to try and do this mad thing ie get off my couch and run! I actually am an ace...

Mrs Smug - NOT! here .... I was inspired by my fab friend testarossa123 - to try...

Gaygordons

•6 years ago

4 Replies

First run done, that's the first barrier down

Hi. I'm a newbie. I am 62 and about to retire from work in a few months. I have never been so unfit so my motivation is primarily to get running and, allied...

Hi. I'm a newbie. I am 62 and about to retire from work in a few months. I have ...

Amblerman

Graduate•6 years ago

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My first 10K

Today I have completed my first ever 10K after completing 5kto10k by active. I started couch to 5k last October being brand new to running at the age of 50 !...

Today I have completed my first ever 10K after completing 5kto10k by active. I ...

dory950

Graduate•6 years ago

37 Replies

W5R3....I did it...

when I started this programme I didn't think I would get this far. Starting to think I might make it to the finish. All of the stories on here help...

when I started this programme I didn't think I would get this far. Starting to t...

GlassA

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 complete!

Wow I did it! feel like this will be the biggest challenge on the program but I may be wrong Felt like it started getting harder around 13 and a half mins then...

Wow I did it! feel like this will be the biggest challenge on the program but I ...

FlexFury

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

8 down - 1 to go

Just done run 3 of week 8 and can't wait to get to week 9 but unfortunately I may not complete all 3 runs next week due to other commitments but should manage...

Just done run 3 of week 8 and can't wait to get to week 9 but unfortunately I ma...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk1 Run2 but.....

Just done run 2 and I thought only one more run until next level but the voiceover said try this run a couple more times before moving on to the next level 😦...

Just done run 2 and I thought only one more run until next level but the voiceov...

Idorun

•6 years ago

14 Replies

W5R3 - did that just happen???

Well I never, who would have thought this lady, two stone overweight with no running experience would be able to run 20 minutes straight! Out at 6.10am I...

Well I never, who would have thought this lady, two stone overweight with no run...

Rooster678

•6 years ago

35 Replies

W2R3 Soaked to the bone, but bring on week 3! :)

Really chucking it down today, so tried to find a window when it was a little calmer, but still ended up getting soaked....

Really chucking it down today, so tried to find a window when it was a little ca...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just when everything was going brill........

So Tuesday I was awake during the night with earache. Woke up Wednesday with vertigo 😔 so not able to run. Went to Dr she said probably viral go home rest 🛏...

So Tuesday I was awake during the night with earache. Woke up Wednesday with ver...

Ibot

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

PG (post graduate) R3

W2R3

Week 6 Run 2....better !!

Aches everywhere 😩

W5R3

Glasses and rain

W1R2

3WR2 -> 3WR3

How do I add graduate to my profile?

Week 4 completed. Feeling accomplished

Starter!

End of week 1

W1R3

Running with Marthadog

I did it!

W3R3 - conquering elements

W1R3

W8R2

w1r2 done.

W4R1 - wind is back in my sails!

1st week / 3 runs in the bag...

First run done, that's the first barrier down

My first 10K

W5R3....I did it...

Week 5 run 3 complete!

8 down - 1 to go

Wk1 Run2 but.....

W5R3 - did that just happen???

W2R3 Soaked to the bone, but bring on week 3! :)

Just when everything was going brill........

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