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W6R3- Runner!

I'm pretty excited, I ran for 25 straight minutes and even put on a bit of extra speed for the last minute! I really believe I'll get to 30 minutes soon 😁 I...

I'm pretty excited, I ran for 25 straight minutes and even put on a bit of extra...

MadzScientist

•6 years ago

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A jumpy week 5 done!

I must admit, there's something to be said about this programme, including the jumps in runs. I went from running 2 lots of 8 minutes with a 5 minute walk...

I must admit, there's something to be said about this programme, including the j...

mickh007

•6 years ago

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W2R1

I've been really anxious about moving on to week 2, so I've repeated week 1 three times but today I had promised myself I'd try my first week 2 run. I can...

I've been really anxious about moving on to week 2, so I've repeated week 1 thre...

Amerynthe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Evening plod

Been out with the beginner group. Surprisingly warm once get moving.

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Back to it!

Good to get out yesterday to do W4R3 - bit of a risk straight in here after a 3 week gap, due to a bit of trouble with one ankle. However, it was OK, though I...

Good to get out yesterday to do W4R3 - bit of a risk straight in here after a 3 ...

RevRunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 ... what a wonderful experience

Hello everybody, Thank you so much for replying to my previous post, I really appreciate your time spent offering such great advice, I have taken it all on...

Hello everybody, Thank you so much for replying to my previous post, I really ap...

BathOnion

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W9R2

Within staggering distance of graduation. Another really tough run tonight. You know you're in trouble when you look at the clock after 3 minutes :( Just once...

Within staggering distance of graduation. Another really tough run tonight. You ...

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

A week of firsts!

Title says it all, first park run on Saturday and first time running on grass (around a field as the kids played footie). One was more successful than the...

Title says it all, first park run on Saturday and first time running on grass (a...

sunshinefish

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 done! I finished :) but so slow :(

I did it, I did it! Very happy to report that one year and a half after first run ever, I finished! Well, a bit longer than the advertised 9 weeks... I...

I did it, I did it! Very happy to report that one year and a half after first r...

goya

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 tomorrow ... but I'm not graduating

I could (I was running 30 minutes during Week 8 as well as this week), but I'm going to hold back to 28 minutes tomorrow, and save the 30 minutes for next week...

I could (I was running 30 minutes during Week 8 as well as this week), but I'm g...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1 - Not such a Leap After All!

I was really worried how I was going to make the leap from 90 seconds to 3 minutes......twice! but I only blooming well did it! I won't pretend it was easy,...

I was really worried how I was going to make the leap from 90 seconds to 3 minut...

MrsH1969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back in Blighty

Well finally back in Uk (for a few weeks anyway). So far I have been lucky with the weather and the sun is still shinning here. So.......been out twice since...

Well finally back in Uk (for a few weeks anyway). So far I have been lucky with ...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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Wk9 run3 😊

Finally did it, a little slower than I’d have hoped but I did it, I can run for 30 minutes 😊😊😊

Finally did it, a little slower than I’d have hoped but I did it, I can run for ...

Ajn66

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Bewildered newbie

Hello everyone I’m just starting out, not majorly fit but as a busy mum I’m never still. I’m 53 (yikes - can hardly believe that myself - I’m sure I should be...

Hello everyone I’m just starting out, not majorly fit but as a busy mum I’m nev...

summerhouse1

•6 years ago

21 Replies

The science behind this....

Having just completed W6R1 and having had a quick look at what to expect in W6R2, I’m wondering if anyone knows the science behind this process? Having run...

Having just completed W6R1 and having had a quick look at what to expect in W6R2...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

9 Replies

I've been dumped

Starting my app this morning, all geared up for W6R1 and Sanjeev is nowhere to be seen. He has abandoned me just as I got over that 20 minute run! I've had...

Starting my app this morning, all geared up for W6R1 and Sanjeev is nowhere to ...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W6R1

So after a weekend of very long drives (7 hours each way 😣), partying, drinking, eating and dancing, I wasn’t exactly feeling it today. I had planned to do...

So after a weekend of very long drives (7 hours each way 😣), partying, drinking...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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W4R2 - shattered....

W4R2 out of the way.... I had to double check I hadn't skipped a week, seemed like a big jump to five minutes... Wanted to stop a couple of times but didn't....

W4R2 out of the way.... I had to double check I hadn't skipped a week, seemed li...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

Foot pain - linked to shoes?

I'm part way through week 3 and I've been experiencing pain in my right foot under the arch. It's usually a dull ache but gets worse when bending my foot, for...

I'm part way through week 3 and I've been experiencing pain in my right foot und...

GreaterManchester

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Bah !

It’s another howling gale out there ! Supposed to be going down later, apparently, so I may still get out later 🙄

It’s another howling gale out there ! Supposed to be going down later, apparentl...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

Week 1 completed, messing with coaches

It was a windy one this morning! Found the second half harder than in the first two runs due to the weather I think, it’s windy and gusty so it really took my...

It was a windy one this morning! Found the second half harder than in the first ...

molly1973

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

W7R2 - Cows in the road

Completed this run this morning and I felt it was a bit more mentally challenging than W7R1 however I mixed my route up at the last minute and was so pleased I...

Completed this run this morning and I felt it was a bit more mentally challengin...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Week Nine - Complete ...and feeling great!

W9R3 completed at 7.30am this morning. Beach pic here for app users:...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W7R2 done.....but hard work this time 😥😥😥

Bit slower today and it felt more difficult than my last run at the weekend 😐😐 and it’s a bit more chilly, but I’m still getting that satisfying feeling when...

Bit slower today and it felt more difficult than my last run at the weekend 😐😐...

Honeybee63

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Do I need better (expensive) trainers?

How important are trainers everyone? I’ve just got a cheap (£20) pair from JD Sports that are apparently basic jogging ones. I have put extra heel and arch...

How important are trainers everyone? I’ve just got a cheap (£20) pair from JD Sp...

Skyart

Graduate•6 years ago

20 Replies

W8R1 in the wife's good books 📚📚

Took the car in for a service this morning 🚗🚗 and normally the trouble and strife would have to get out of her pit to pick me up from the garage. Not today...

Took the car in for a service this morning 🚗🚗 and normally the trouble and str...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

12 Replies

More Mile socks...

Has anyone bought these from Amazon and found that they’ve shrunk a ridiculous amount? Mine are size 5.5-8 and I’m a size 6 but after just a couple of washes...

Has anyone bought these from Amazon and found that they’ve shrunk a ridiculous a...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Beginner!

Hello! 😊 I started the couch to 5k challenge with my other half recently! We start week 3 tomorrow! It’s going really well and I am enjoying myself! (Never...

Hello! 😊 I started the couch to 5k challenge with my other half recently! We st...

HaylStonee

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Perils of running in the dark

Hi to you all... I have not posted here in some time, just quietly lurking and reading through all your inspirational stories. I got over my hamstring injury...

Hi to you all... I have not posted here in some time, just quietly lurking and r...

Margoblue

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Week 7: run 1

Full on from here on in. Intervals gave me endurance to push through the run with the psychological boost of a walk or two. Now it's a tough mental slog each...

Full on from here on in. Intervals gave me endurance to push through the run wit...

thegranger

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

W6R3- Runner!

A jumpy week 5 done!

W2R1

Evening plod

Back to it!

W2R2 ... what a wonderful experience

W9R2

A week of firsts!

W9R3 done! I finished :) but so slow :(

W9R3 tomorrow ... but I'm not graduating

W3R1 - Not such a Leap After All!

Back in Blighty

Wk9 run3 😊

Bewildered newbie

The science behind this....

I've been dumped

W6R1

W4R2 - shattered....

Foot pain - linked to shoes?

Bah !

Week 1 completed, messing with coaches

W7R2 - Cows in the road

Week Nine - Complete ...and feeling great!

W7R2 done.....but hard work this time 😥😥😥

Do I need better (expensive) trainers?

W8R1 in the wife's good books 📚📚

More Mile socks...

Beginner!

Perils of running in the dark

Week 7: run 1

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