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Couch to 5K

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Introduction

Hi, apparently i have to introduce myself? 😂🙈. I started the couch to 5k 3 weeks ago with my sister after i finished chemo and surgery for a rare breast...

Hi, apparently i have to introduce myself? 😂🙈. I started the couch to 5k 3 wee...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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2nd Park Run :-)

Slowly beginning to kind of enjoy this running lark (sometimes!!) and I think I'm also getting a little hooked! Its a good feeling, and one I thought I would...

Slowly beginning to kind of enjoy this running lark (sometimes!!) and I think I'...

Deals1

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run.

Hi just done my 1st run really enjoyed it (well not at the time lol). Just wondered how you do it with music playing while your running/walking when Laura...

Hi just done my 1st run really enjoyed it (well not at the time lol). Just wonde...

Kindly

•6 years ago

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Completed week 2!

Happy to say I’ve completed week 2 and yes it was tricky but managed it. All of the runs I’ve done so far I haven’t fallen over yet. That’s amazing. I did...

Happy to say I’ve completed week 2 and yes it was tricky but managed it. All of ...

Pulsebeat

•6 years ago

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W5 R3

I’ve done it 20 minutes boom! To anyone who is coming to that stage it really is mind over matter! I was really stressing about running for 20 minutes, put it...

I’ve done it 20 minutes boom! To anyone who is coming to that stage it really is...

Runninggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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Worse run - what went wrong?

I finished W8R1 this morning but promptly burst into tears! My first 5 mins were as usual, the most demanding. I know this and push through. But then came the...

I finished W8R1 this morning but promptly burst into tears! My first 5 mins were...

Scampiedoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting over the mental block

Today I ran w7r3, I did r2 yesterday morning, but due to various things I needed to do the run tonight and not tomo morning. Anyway it was muggy, I couldn't...

Today I ran w7r3, I did r2 yesterday morning, but due to various things I needed...

Dzhn

•6 years ago

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My running path

This is part of my running path where all being well I will be running for 25 minutes non stop early tomorrow morning, and at the moment I'm looking forward to...

This is part of my running path where all being well I will be running for 25 mi...

HATTER8142

Graduate•6 years ago

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ouch

ouch I have got to week 5 and have really enjoyed the running. But after doing the first run (twice) of week 5 my knee is really hurting. Don't know whether...

ouch I have got to week 5 and have really enjoyed the running. But after doing ...

jot1812

•6 years ago

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Week 8 ups & downs (literally)

Well that’s Week 8 done and dusted and it’s been a pretty mixed bag... Run 1 was a total high, as I shared with you all previously I finished my 28 minutes...

Well that’s Week 8 done and dusted and it’s been a pretty mixed bag... Run 1 wa...

MrsT0707

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do you develop a good resistance to giving up ?

I have just completedweek one of the Couch to 5km. I'm currently struggling in resisting the urge to give up when I begin to struggle mentally with learning to...

I have just completedweek one of the Couch to 5km. I'm currently struggling in r...

Kahlisi

•6 years ago

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Calf troubles 🤔

Anyone any suggestions? Keep getting calf soreness to the pout today that I had to stop... Graduated a month ago and still kept up 3 a week but over the last 2...

Anyone any suggestions? Keep getting calf soreness to the pout today that I had ...

K44ldo

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 in the bag

Lovely sunny Sunday and I did it my first 30 minutes non stop run I gave myself a round of applause as Micheal Jordan congratulated me 2 more to go. I had to...

Lovely sunny Sunday and I did it my first 30 minutes non stop run I gave myself ...

grannymilly

•6 years ago

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I knew it was gonna be tough but...

Today's run was just awful. At 0.5k I didn't even want to start. Head forward, shoulders hunched and a scowl on my face that would have made a toddler cry. But...

Today's run was just awful. At 0.5k I didn't even want to start. Head forward, s...

Jundal

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 mishaps 🤭

Yay. Completed my first run of week 2! It was hard but not quite as hard as I would have anticipated. Considering I ran for 90 seconds today and during my...

Yay. Completed my first run of week 2! It was hard but not quite as hard as I w...

Vix82

•6 years ago

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W3 R2 Done and dusted - seemed a tough one today

Today’s run seemed to need more of a push than run 1 of w3 so for last 3 minute section I had to apply the words of the coach “it’s important even if you are...

Today’s run seemed to need more of a push than run 1 of w3 so for last 3 minute ...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 ✅

All done for week 2! I even sped up a little bit on 2 of my running sections, just to see if the legs can move a little faster! I will be sticking to a steady...

All done for week 2! I even sped up a little bit on 2 of my running sections, ju...

naaatsh92

•6 years ago

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W5R2 completed

Have 2 favourite running routes from home. As it was 20C today chose the cooler woodland trail to shade the dog & I. Took my body a few mins to settle into the...

Have 2 favourite running routes from home. As it was 20C today chose the cooler ...

Vegout25

Graduate•6 years ago

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Going on to w2 run 1

Hi all just wanting some advice I have just finished my first week the last run really struggled with it and my legs kill me the day after and it hurts to even...

Hi all just wanting some advice I have just finished my first week the last run ...

Steelers20_

•6 years ago

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Trouble with Week4

Just done W4R3. W4 was tough compared to W3. I had to slow down to complete the runs. I have not exercised for 5 years, 60 years old and overweight. Should I...

Just done W4R3. W4 was tough compared to W3. I had to slow down to complete the ...

Bonksley

•6 years ago

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Is running buddies better

Just wondering does anyone think running with a friend better than on your own?

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run!

Not long home from my first run. Haven't exercised in over 20 years and by god do I know it now! Bring on run 2!

Not long home from my first run. Haven't exercised in over 20 years and by god d...

karen1601

•6 years ago

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W5R3 Complete!!

Feeling quite accomplished this morning. I lost cell reception towards the end of my 20 minutes and ended up ruining a continuous 25! Woo hoo!! 1.79 miles of...

Feeling quite accomplished this morning. I lost cell reception towards the end o...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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Swimming app

Ok I know this has nothing to do with running but this pool swim app I got from garmin express for the forerunner watch isn’t doing what I thought. I opened it...

Ok I know this has nothing to do with running but this pool swim app I got from ...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 First Run. Accomplished

Completed my first week9 run. Also did a 5k!! Took 43 mins but I'm still super happy! 😄😄😄 You know what's the best part? That I'm hungry again! I mean after...

Completed my first week9 run. Also did a 5k!! Took 43 mins but I'm still super h...

Chndrika

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25k to Cardiff 10k in 5 months

In April 2018 I started the C25k programme having never run previously. Hundreds of other people started at the same time, including HoagyM We graduated within...

In April 2018 I started the C25k programme having never run previously. Hundreds...

BethMay

•6 years ago

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W2r3 running on

Week 2 complete :) Ran on for 3 minutes on last run to break the fear factor for next week.

Week 2 complete :) Ran on for 3 minutes on last run to break the fear factor for...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Graduated!

Hi everyone Delighted to have just completed w9r3. I couldn't wait, so ran at midday - bit of a mistake as it's really warm today. However as I started this...

Hi everyone Delighted to have just completed w9r3. I couldn't wait, so ran at m...

Madgey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1 of couch to 5k

Just started the couch to 5k this morning got up went out not knowing what to expect And completed it:)))!! Feeling great and excited to keep going forward !!

Just started the couch to 5k this morning got up went out not knowing what to ex...

Timetogetfitter

•6 years ago

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Wk 4 R3 - hardest part leaving the house?

Does anyone else feel like the hardest part is putting your trainers on and leaving the house in the first place? After a couple of weeks off I’m going to...

Does anyone else feel like the hardest part is putting your trainers on and lea...

Mailow

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

Introduction

2nd Park Run :-)

1st run.

Completed week 2!

W5 R3

Worse run - what went wrong?

Getting over the mental block

My running path

ouch

Week 8 ups & downs (literally)

How do you develop a good resistance to giving up ?

Calf troubles 🤔

W9R2 in the bag

I knew it was gonna be tough but...

Week 2 run 1 mishaps 🤭

W3 R2 Done and dusted - seemed a tough one today

Week 2 Run 3 ✅

W5R2 completed

Going on to w2 run 1

Trouble with Week4

Is running buddies better

First run!

W5R3 Complete!!

Swimming app

Week 9 First Run. Accomplished

C25k to Cardiff 10k in 5 months

W2r3 running on

Graduated!

Day 1 of couch to 5k

Wk 4 R3 - hardest part leaving the house?

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