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Would it be stupid to do 2 runs in one day? As in repeat the same run

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 R3

I just ran consecutively for 20 minutes! Was it difficult? Yes. Was it impossible? No! I’m so very excited with how far I’ve come and when I think of what’s to...

I just ran consecutively for 20 minutes! Was it difficult? Yes. Was it impossibl...

diligesmore

•6 years ago

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WK7 R2

Mornin All, so I did this run yesterday, now completed 3 x 25 minute runs and each one has been a struggle. I've really had to push myself but I've done them...

Mornin All, so I did this run yesterday, now completed 3 x 25 minute runs and ea...

RockChick66

Graduate•6 years ago

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WARM UP

I have a regular place for my bi-daily runs and I do a warm-up walk from the car park to a certain point. I know from years of dog walking that it is about 5...

I have a regular place for my bi-daily runs and I do a warm-up walk from the car...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Yeah baby !!!

So finally got round to my final run, what with life getting in the way ! Found it a good run, after the 30 mins felt I could keep going easily, but saving...

So finally got round to my final run, what with life getting in the way ! Found...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Having a hard time

I can’t seem to fit my runs in now. I keep coming up with excuses and I keep missing my runs. It’s seem since I finished my last run in week 6, (really hard)...

I can’t seem to fit my runs in now. I keep coming up with excuses and I keep mis...

Shazgetfit

•6 years ago

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W4R1

I’ve been dreading this week! I kept waking up last night wondering whether I should repeat week 3 for a second time instead of moving to week 4, but I pushed...

I’ve been dreading this week! I kept waking up last night wondering whether I s...

saladbowl4

•6 years ago

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How did you manage the jump from week 5 run 2 to 3?

So at the moment I'm on week 5 and completed run 2 last night with no problems. But I was looking ahead to the next run and I'm supposed to keep running for 20...

So at the moment I'm on week 5 and completed run 2 last night with no problems. ...

peanutbutter__

•6 years ago

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Week 7 - in the bag!

Found it hard going but never doubted I would get through it. Kept telling myself that next week will only be another 2 minutes - in preparation. Can't believe...

Found it hard going but never doubted I would get through it. Kept telling mysel...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Hello! First post, just done W3R1 :)

This is my first post so just saying hi and introducing myself! I'm a mammy to a gorgeous nearly 2 year old, work part time and married to a shift worker. Life...

This is my first post so just saying hi and introducing myself! I'm a mammy to a...

Hmcg30

•6 years ago

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W2R1 completed with many distractions

I had exhausting and very busy day. Regardless, I managed to complete the run with my dog. Despite so many distractions: maintenance people on the football...

I had exhausting and very busy day. Regardless, I managed to complete the run wi...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Whoop whoop WK 9 DONE! 🎉🎊

I’ve done it! Yay! 3rd run of week 9 in the bag 🥊 x

EmzAustin88

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay, back in it!

Finally feeling back in the game. Had two weeks of feeling totally over-stretched and strung out with work, and just couldn’t fit my runs in. I knew running...

Finally feeling back in the game. Had two weeks of feeling totally over-stretch...

GirlOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week Two - Complete.

W2R1: I left the house determined to get the job done. I found the 90 second runs very enjoyable and the breathing technique that Laura introduced gave...

W2R1: I left the house determined to get the job done. I found the 90 second run...

Hidden

•6 years ago

22 Replies

It really works

Hi Started couch to 5K at the end of March. I literally struggled to run for a minute. Yesterday I completed my first 10K. Not the fastest of times but I ran...

Hi Started couch to 5K at the end of March. I literally struggled to run for a m...

Jojo6i

•6 years ago

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Week 2

On week 2 only got one run to go for this week but won’t fit it in till fri. The wind was harsh today so struggled a bit with breathing, dog loved it!!! X

On week 2 only got one run to go for this week but won’t fit it in till fri. The...

Kiragray

•6 years ago

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W1R7 - running in a group C2 5k

This evening did the first (W1R1) in a group. The plan is now to follow the C2 5k with the group so we can have a celebration party together at graduation...

This evening did the first (W1R1) in a group. The plan is now to follow the C2 ...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5....sneaky!!

So I ran Week5 run 1 this evening. I have naively assumed that as per weeks 1-4, week 5 would be made up of 3 of the same runs. I figured I could build up my 5...

So I ran Week5 run 1 this evening. I have naively assumed that as per weeks 1-4,...

ForeverYoung21

Graduate•6 years ago

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Will I ever get to 10k ?!

C25K last summer. Loved it. Graduated Oct 17. Then illness / injury. Then winter in Czech Republic then festive time C25K v2 in Spring 2018. Loved it....

C25K last summer. Loved it. Graduated Oct 17. Then illness / injury. Then winter...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•6 years ago

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Starting tomorrow

I’ve had the app downloaded for a while, yet never opened it up - until tonight! I’m in my late twenties and the most running I have ever done was when I was...

I’ve had the app downloaded for a while, yet never opened it up - until tonight!...

NurseOnAMission

•6 years ago

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W9R2

Done! It was so strange not to be running on Layton Beach but around Hillside Dams in Bulawayo instead! It went fine – slow but fine.

Done! It was so strange not to be running on Layton Beach but around Hillside Da...

Ibex

Graduate•6 years ago

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First timer

Hi All, today I started my first run since having a surgery for a left knee lateral miniscal transplant. (Yes a cartilage transplant) Hoping to go back to...

Hi All, today I started my first run since having a surgery for a left knee late...

MegaMitch

•6 years ago

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Dragged myself out again...thankfully!!

Another 💩 day of everyone wanting a piece of me, knackered when I got home, yet again didn’t feel like going out, but made the effort, got changed and off we...

Another 💩 day of everyone wanting a piece of me, knackered when I got home, yet...

Polly2810

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W4R1 - YES!

I had been thinking about this run so much because it seemed like such a jump from week 3. I got to the gym, and today was my first time being there at half 4...

I had been thinking about this run so much because it seemed like such a jump fr...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1 - A fox on the prowl and, um, two guys in their underwear

You see some interesting things when you’re out and about, although when you’re running you can’t really stop for a better look. Sometimes that’s for the......

You see some interesting things when you’re out and about, although when you’re ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Finally got started

After too long lurking here, I finally got off my butt and did W1R1 this evening. Tomorrow will tell whether it was just the first run, or whether it’s also...

After too long lurking here, I finally got off my butt and did W1R1 this evening...

emseedee

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Don't be too hard on yourself!

I often see posts on here from people feeling disappointed in themselves because they can't go further or faster, because they had a bad run or because others...

I often see posts on here from people feeling disappointed in themselves because...

Ljb71

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

I really want to like this... but

W2R1 done. And by god it nearly killed me. I thought W1 was tough... The only way I could get through it was to distract myself with trees and birds and...

W2R1 done. And by god it nearly killed me. I thought W1 was tough... The only wa...

AintnoBolt

•6 years ago

13 Replies

W4R1 - a nice young man and a "nice" 😉 young man

Knowing I would have to work late today I took my running kit in with me. So about 6ish I change and head up to the gym (That sounds more glamourous than it...

Knowing I would have to work late today I took my running kit in with me. So ab...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4, R1 done and dusted, and I couldn't be happier

The gremlins were out in force for my lad today, for some weird and wonderful reason I was feeling quite upbeat about what lay ahead (probably the fact I have...

The gremlins were out in force for my lad today, for some weird and wonderful re...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Run

W5 R3

WK7 R2

WARM UP

Yeah baby !!!

Having a hard time

W4R1

How did you manage the jump from week 5 run 2 to 3?

Week 7 - in the bag!

Hello! First post, just done W3R1 :)

W2R1 completed with many distractions

Whoop whoop WK 9 DONE! 🎉🎊

Yay, back in it!

Week Two - Complete.

It really works

Week 2

W1R7 - running in a group C2 5k

Week 5....sneaky!!

Will I ever get to 10k ?!

Starting tomorrow

W9R2

First timer

Dragged myself out again...thankfully!!

W4R1 - YES!

W5R1 - A fox on the prowl and, um, two guys in their underwear

Finally got started

Don't be too hard on yourself!

I really want to like this... but

W4R1 - a nice young man and a "nice" 😉 young man

W4, R1 done and dusted, and I couldn't be happier

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