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So proud of myself

This week I completed the app. I have done three 30 minute runs. I still can't believe the progress. Literally, from no running, I struggled with 60 seconds...

This week I completed the app. I have done three 30 minute runs. I still can't b...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

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Wk6 R3

Completed week six today after a five day break due to work. Extremely windy conditions made it the toughest run yet. Very pleased to have completed the...

Completed week six today after a five day break due to work. Extremely windy con...

Jezdb1

•6 years ago

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How to break the boredom of running?

OK, I am an evening runner, i have little in the tank for morning runs... but mornings are more convenient for sure! Now here's the crux of my problem......

OK, I am an evening runner, i have little in the tank for morning runs... but mo...

Jamsandwich

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8, body defeated

So I ran my week 8 run 1 on Monday. I’m totally wiped out, think I may have a muscle strain left thigh, it even hurts to walk! The rest of my body is...

So I ran my week 8 run 1 on Monday. I’m totally wiped out, think I may have a mu...

FLODGE

•6 years ago

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Bad knee 2 weeks before half marathon

Advice needed please! I've been planning to run my first ever proper race, a half marathon! in just over two weeks time, so have been upping up my mileage the...

Advice needed please! I've been planning to run my first ever proper race, a ha...

mand3966

Graduate•6 years ago

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Warmup

I've got my second run today and I was wondering if anyone had any good warm up techniques because my legs are a bit stiff :/ the help would be very...

I've got my second run today and I was wondering if anyone had any good warm up ...

Librarose

•6 years ago

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Third time lucky

After 2 abandoned runs this week this is my third attempt. Why have I got Gracie Fields going through my head “wish me luck as you wave me good bye”

After 2 abandoned runs this week this is my third attempt. Why have I got Gracie...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 - proving difficult

Completed week 6 with no problems and enjoyed R3, but starting week 7 I’ve done the first two runs (well R1 twice) and had to bail out both times. Not sure...

Completed week 6 with no problems and enjoyed R3, but starting week 7 I’ve done ...

Javert

•6 years ago

1 Reply

So hard in heat and wind

Yesterday i did w7r1 and it was really really hard. It was hot but also very windy. The second half of the run was jogging into the wind. It was such a...

Yesterday i did w7r1 and it was really really hard. It was hot but also very win...

AJ77

•6 years ago

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First week

Just done 3 run of week one all going well but ankles hurt slightly Any tips

Rushtie

•6 years ago

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Good morning run

Morning all. Just come back from week 4, run 1. Wow I ran for 5 whole minutes and didn’t stop! 🙌🏻😊

Morning all. Just come back from week 4, run 1. Wow I ran for 5 whole minutes an...

Vix82

•6 years ago

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Graduation!

Final run now completed. I didn’t manage 5k in 30 minutes until w9, r2. I really pushed myself on that run and went too hard at the start and had to slow down...

Final run now completed. I didn’t manage 5k in 30 minutes until w9, r2. I really...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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w4r2

morning everyone hope you are all good.w4r2 today for me

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

I beat Storm Ali. W5R2 in the bag.

Well dragged myself out of bed a 6am to get this run done before storm Ali arrives in an hour or two. Can't believe I've ran for 2 x 8 mins. Go me! Time for...

Well dragged myself out of bed a 6am to get this run done before storm Ali arriv...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wahoo W5R1 done

Managed to slow down a little bit and nailed it. This is really starting to come together now. Perseverance pays off.

Managed to slow down a little bit and nailed it. This is really starting to come...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Don’t give up

Let’s do this

Running59

•6 years ago

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Rewards and conkers

Today on my warm down walk I kept seeing conkers on the ground and thought about collecting one each time I run. But I don’t know what I’d do with them after...

Today on my warm down walk I kept seeing conkers on the ground and thought about...

LibbiC

•6 years ago

1 Reply

w9R1

Done good 5k run in 30 mins feeling amazing 😉

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 1

Completed week 1 run 1 just about made it to the end. Just

lee137

•6 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1....hellish.

First post I've written on here but just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who has previously posted on this forum about this particular run. I went out this...

First post I've written on here but just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who ...

Scepticalrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sad singer is loving this.

Week six, run three coming up tomorrow. Though I’m a very fit 58 year old I never, never thought I could be a runner let alone enjoy it. I had an injury at...

Week six, run three coming up tomorrow. Though I’m a very fit 58 year old I neve...

CunningLittleVixen

•6 years ago

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Something I just realised after finishing week 6

I actually find it easier running without music, something I thought Id never be able to do. Maybe something to do with paying more attention to my breathing...

I actually find it easier running without music, something I thought Id never be...

Scobiemacd1

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just starting

Hi. just starting out after many failed gyms membership. Run 2 completed today... Looking forward to the next.

Hi. just starting out after many failed gyms membership. Run 2 completed today....

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8 R3 tomorrow

I'm astonished I've managed to get to this point. And even more astonished that I'm really enjoying it! How did that happen!? Each time the run length goes up,...

I'm astonished I've managed to get to this point. And even more astonished that ...

Somerton18

•6 years ago

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w6R1 - why was that so tough?!

So after actually almost enjoying W5R3 & thinking that the 30min goal seemed possible for the first time, today’s run really knocked me down! I couldn’t...

So after actually almost enjoying W5R3 & thinking that the 30min goal seemed pos...

me_vs_theknee

•6 years ago

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W3R1

Good god! Who knew this old heffalump could jog for 3 mins twice!! Last one gave me the demon voice in my head but I saw that off and completed in full! Have I...

Good god! Who knew this old heffalump could jog for 3 mins twice!! Last one gave...

Determined50

•6 years ago

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W3R1 eeeeek

I found doubling the running to 3 mins hard tonight. I kept going but feeling the effects on my stomach now. Hopefully it'll get easier by the end of the week....

I found doubling the running to 3 mins hard tonight. I kept going but feeling th...

FinhamTap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wow, Where did that come from.

So last week was week 3, Run 1 was hard but by the end of the week I managed an extra 3 minute run at the end of the scheduled one. Today was W4 R1, I looked...

So last week was week 3, Run 1 was hard but by the end of the week I managed an ...

walks_now_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Rainy Run

Been out tonight with c25k group. We got soaked. Not been out in rain before, after a while stopped noticing. Well til got back in car, soggy drive home...

Been out tonight with c25k group. We got soaked. Not been out in rain before, ...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is the 9 week target so important?

Hi all! I might be about to split option here, but I don't mean to be controversial. After about 10 years of very little exercise and being a fair amount...

Hi all! I might be about to split option here, but I don't mean to be controvers...

Bham81

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

So proud of myself

Wk6 R3

How to break the boredom of running?

Week 8, body defeated

Bad knee 2 weeks before half marathon

Warmup

Third time lucky

Week 7 - proving difficult

So hard in heat and wind

First week

Good morning run

Graduation!

w4r2

I beat Storm Ali. W5R2 in the bag.

Wahoo W5R1 done

Don’t give up

Rewards and conkers

w9R1

Week 1, Run 1

Week 6 Run 1....hellish.

Sad singer is loving this.

Something I just realised after finishing week 6

Just starting

W8 R3 tomorrow

w6R1 - why was that so tough?!

W3R1

W3R1 eeeeek

Wow, Where did that come from.

First Rainy Run

Is the 9 week target so important?

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