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Motivation

I completed my first week but it’s been 2 weeks now and I haven’t started my second week yet.... I don’t know where my ambitions gone! I’m possibly putting too...

I completed my first week but it’s been 2 weeks now and I haven’t started my sec...

Am3lia

•6 years ago

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Just starting out

Not sure what to say so I'll just say hi everyone, and I'll leave more when i start running

Not sure what to say so I'll just say hi everyone, and I'll leave more when i st...

Pd061065

•6 years ago

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Somehow missed the rain ☔

But it was still cooling to run in. W6R1 ✔ Eldest kitten chose to speed up for the last 2 minutes I let him go (honest guv!) and carried on chatting to the...

But it was still cooling to run in. W6R1 ✔ Eldest kitten chose to speed up for t...

Katnap

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R1

Ow! Done the run, and enjoyed it, only problem is my back is killing me!! Soak in the bath has helped and some stretches, but between my lower back on the left...

Ow! Done the run, and enjoyed it, only problem is my back is killing me!! Soak i...

MentalBlueberry

•6 years ago

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Early morning runs

Can I ask a question. I’m going to have to get up early and run this week much to my disappointment. So do I eat before I go or eat breakfast after? I don’t...

Can I ask a question. I’m going to have to get up early and run this week much t...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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First timer

Just started this evening have got into a lazy rut lately need motivated to move more!

Just started this evening have got into a lazy rut lately need motivated to move...

Kidneybean12

•6 years ago

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Ouch!

I did a 16mile sponsored walk yesterday. My feet ache a little today and my hip hurts quite a lot!No exercise for me for a couple of days!👟👟

I did a 16mile sponsored walk yesterday. My feet ache a little today and my hip ...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

Not sure i’m enjoying this but definitely getting there. Struggled on the first 3 minute jog ... thought that heavy lunch was going to count me out. Then...

Not sure i’m enjoying this but definitely getting there. Struggled on the first ...

Rory0511

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 5 Run 3 (2nd attempt) done

I’m really not sure how the hell I got through, was ready to give in at 10 and 15 mins. When all went quiet I thought yay it’s the end, “you have 2 mins left”...

I’m really not sure how the hell I got through, was ready to give in at 10 and 1...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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Nearly there!!

Week 9 Run 2. Eek only one to go!! Weather was great today, cold and crisp but super sunny! Not much to report today, I ran my usual favourite route around...

Week 9 Run 2. Eek only one to go!! Weather was great today, cold and crisp but ...

Marcia-H

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3 done and dusted!

Had to get up really early this morning to do the final run of wk4, was not looking forward to it, found it hard work again, but relieved and proud once I...

Had to get up really early this morning to do the final run of wk4, was not look...

Charlotte2005

•6 years ago

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Running away from my usual group on my own

Hi all, This is my first post, this evening I ran Week 7 run 1, 25 mins in total. I. Am worried as I will be away staying in a hotel this Wednesday and will...

Hi all, This is my first post, this evening I ran Week 7 run 1, 25 mins in tota...

rginvw

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 - with nice fast pace at the end

Hi, My run had multiple ups and downs. I ran with my god (also known as my dog) who had way more energy than me. We had quite nice route with a lot of...

Hi, My run had multiple ups and downs. I ran with my god (also known as my dog) ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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After graduating..

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been keeping up with the 3 runs a weeks. My thoughts have been that 30 mins is enough im happy with that i have not...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been keeping up with the 3 runs a weeks...

Riseandshine

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated working towards 5k

Graduated last week and now aiming to continue running 3 x a week for a minimum of 30 minutes and some hopefully longer with the aim to achieve 5 k and then...

Graduated last week and now aiming to continue running 3 x a week for a minimum ...

joamnabates

•6 years ago

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Week 3

I started a 2 weeks ago, thought I would give it a go....and here I am in week 3 I've surprised myself. Today was my second run this week and I've decided...

I started a 2 weeks ago, thought I would give it a go....and here I am in week 3...

Purple-fl

•6 years ago

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Back with a vengeance!

It's been a while... A long while! I think the first run back is always the hardest. That doubt and fear of finding confirming your worst fears of starting...

It's been a while... A long while! I think the first run back is always the hard...

hannah141

Graduate•6 years ago

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Made it to graduation! 🏃🏼‍♀️👟❤️

Very chuffed with myself. Now need to keep going and find a new challenge! 😊

Michelle_

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 Done on tired legs.

Ummed and arrged whether or not to run today after my hill/trail shenanigans on Saturday and after drinking a wee bit too much wine and dancing intp the wee...

Ummed and arrged whether or not to run today after my hill/trail shenanigans on ...

SOULY47

Graduate•6 years ago

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Penultimate run week 9

After being cooped up on the boat today due to torrential rain (yes rain!). I was determined to get out for my run this evening. Great one tonight - felt so...

After being cooped up on the boat today due to torrential rain (yes rain!). I wa...

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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Help please

Hi gang I’m needing some encouragement please as I have just done Week 6 Run 2 and I genuinely think I’m not cut out for this. I feel like for some reason...

Hi gang I’m needing some encouragement please as I have just done Week 6 Run 2...

Mumtomanypets

•6 years ago

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What is Your Week ? October ...Week 3

Good morning everyone... Yes, it's that time again and here I am again... ready to bring us all together, in the What is Your Week chat. What a glorious time...

Good morning everyone... Yes, it's that time again and here I am again... ready ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Is it Ok to leave 4 days between runs?

Am on WK 7 R 3 next time I run, but can't get out for 4 days. Worried it's too long and will undo all my good work to date. Thanks

Am on WK 7 R 3 next time I run, but can't get out for 4 days. Worried it's too l...

New_Runner_KD

•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 - better on treadmill?

Last week I did my first week 4 run...essentially I thought I was going to pass out!! I was running outside which I generally find much harder. Today was a...

Last week I did my first week 4 run...essentially I thought I was going to pass ...

Runningdoris

•6 years ago

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Week 3 done

Just completed , did not enjoy first 90 sec and 3 mins , but somehow the last 3 mins was easier , so did an extra minute. In prep for week 4!!! 👍

Just completed , did not enjoy first 90 sec and 3 mins , but somehow the last 3 ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Where did that come from??!!

I just ran wk9r2 and made 5k!!!! How did that happen?! Pace felt good, breathing felt good, legs felt good and it just happened!!! Woohooo!

I just ran wk9r2 and made 5k!!!! How did that happen?! Pace felt good, breathing...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

..so...all that worry for nothing. It was much easier than expected and over before i knew it...so much so I was miles away from where is left the car..doh!...

..so...all that worry for nothing. It was much easier than expected and over bef...

Karenlwarner73

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

Why is it so crazy compared to W6R1? I've not done it yet, that treat will be Friday 😁😜

Why is it so crazy compared to W6R1? I've not done it yet, that treat will be Fr...

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Day 1

Restarted couch to 5k after knee injury stopped first attempt. Good strong treadmill run and feel great!!! 😊

Restarted couch to 5k after knee injury stopped first attempt. Good strong tread...

Dixie65

Graduate•6 years ago

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Weather related change in schedule

So due to all 3 of my running routes suddenly becoming part of the river on Friday, I attempted an indoor cycle instead of one of my runs this weekend. I...

So due to all 3 of my running routes suddenly becoming part of the river on Frid...

Kipper-78

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Motivation

Just starting out

Somehow missed the rain ☔

W2R1

Early morning runs

First timer

Ouch!

W4R2

Wk 5 Run 3 (2nd attempt) done

Nearly there!!

W4R3 done and dusted!

Running away from my usual group on my own

W7R1 - with nice fast pace at the end

After graduating..

Graduated working towards 5k

Week 3

Back with a vengeance!

Made it to graduation! 🏃🏼‍♀️👟❤️

W9R1 Done on tired legs.

Penultimate run week 9

Help please

What is Your Week ? October ...Week 3

Is it Ok to leave 4 days between runs?

Week 4 run 2 - better on treadmill?

Week 3 done

Where did that come from??!!

W3R1

W5R3

Day 1

Weather related change in schedule

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