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Week 3 in the bag with this view.....!!

Can’t believe it - never ever thought I’d get here!! I found myself distracted at one point and not actually thinking about my feet, legs, chest etc!! That...

Can’t believe it - never ever thought I’d get here!! I found myself distracted a...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

First time out on week one managed it cannot believe how much I’m blowing. Brilliant though

First time out on week one managed it cannot believe how much I’m blowing. Brill...

Mtber

•6 years ago

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W7R3 complete!

The end is almost in sight, can't believe I'm running for 25 minutes now, would never have been able to a couple months ago! The one thing that bugs me is I...

The end is almost in sight, can't believe I'm running for 25 minutes now, would ...

letsgo32

Graduate•6 years ago

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Legs aching?

Graduates, do legs always ache after running, or will we get through that as we get fitter?

Graduates, do legs always ache after running, or will we get through that as we ...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2

Another’s run ticked off! And as I was feeling really good So i pushed on for a further 2 minutes. So hit 30 minutes !!!!! With another 28 and 3 x 30 still to...

Another’s run ticked off! And as I was feeling really good So i pushed on for a ...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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Sore knees

After my last run (w 2,run 2), I’ve had the most painful knees that walking and bending down, kneeling down are almost impossible. Maybe I’m not really for...

After my last run (w 2,run 2), I’ve had the most painful knees that walking and...

InvoiceQueen

•6 years ago

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W7R3 done!

Hello This is my first post...I’ve been a bit of a lurker here reading posts for a few weeks and being thoroughly inspired by the kindness and positivity on...

Hello This is my first post...I’ve been a bit of a lurker here reading posts for...

LottiePops

•6 years ago

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Christening of new shoes

Just done run 2 week 3 in my new shoes , felt great. Had a few irritating head phone problems, like deciding to keep dropping out for some reason, any tips on...

Just done run 2 week 3 in my new shoes , felt great. Had a few irritating head p...

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Off to China 🇨🇳

Still on the IC and off to China today for five weeks. I’m taking my running gear with me and planning to run in those hotels that have gyms. I’m not sure if...

Still on the IC and off to China today for five weeks. I’m taking my running gea...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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“Fun run”

What have you done to me! Started week five and just been “coerced” into a 5k Santa fun run in December! Sitting at work with a coffee mapping tonight’s run....

What have you done to me! Started week five and just been “coerced” into a 5k Sa...

Gordon173

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Rehab needed!

Hi, I had proudly got to W8 and did my first 28 mins run, then got a bit ill with a chesty cough so had to take a break. After a couple of weeks off I am...

Hi, I had proudly got to W8 and did my first 28 mins run, then got a bit ill wit...

Lindsay1968

•6 years ago

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W1R2

A great big thank you for all the support and advice on my first post. Today I dragged myself out of bed for run 2. On Monday I didn’t think I could go any...

A great big thank you for all the support and advice on my first post. Today I d...

Missjaney

•6 years ago

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Week 5 here I come!

I’ve just finished week 4! Every week I finish I feel such a sense of achievement.. Todays run was a weird one. Everything was annoying me! My trainers didn’t...

I’ve just finished week 4! Every week I finish I feel such a sense of achievemen...

Bets77

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello!

Hi all, joined for advice and support. Not run properly since leaving school in 1981. Just finished R1 W3. My knees are killing me but I could actually...

Hi all, joined for advice and support. Not run properly since leaving school in...

Mustbedaft

•6 years ago

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Ouch! and so close to finishing

On Saturday I ran w9r1. I didn't take my own advice. Did 30 minutes and then instead of stopping I pushed on 8 more minutes for 5k - bad mistake. I've now got...

On Saturday I ran w9r1. I didn't take my own advice. Did 30 minutes and then ins...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just couldn’t do it today

Of for a run it was posing down , soaked 1 min in ran for 12 stopped and walked and then ran home did 20 mins in total , anyways was disappointed however I...

Of for a run it was posing down , soaked 1 min in ran for 12 stopped and walked ...

Cuig1975

•6 years ago

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I did it!

After a difficult run at weekend, I did my final week 9 run yesterday - really tried hard and I did it! Was so pleased with myself I could have cried with...

After a difficult run at weekend, I did my final week 9 run yesterday - really t...

Socialswimmer

•6 years ago

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I DID IT!!!!

W9 R3 is over! My best speed and best distance!! I was flagging at about twelve minutes, really wasn’t sure if I could finish when this random guy stepped out...

W9 R3 is over! My best speed and best distance!! I was flagging at about twelve ...

Ravenjax

Graduate•6 years ago

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And the surprises keep on coming!

Today I find my self working away from home in the delightful west country city of Hereford. As always, the running gear is in the bag and on the way to...

Today I find my self working away from home in the delightful west country city ...

Julian1970

Graduate•6 years ago

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I DID IT!!!!

I CANNOT BELIEVE I’VE DONE IT!!!! I managed to compete W5R3 and I could have carried on if I wanted to! When Sarah told me I had 2 minutes left the adrenaline...

I CANNOT BELIEVE I’VE DONE IT!!!! I managed to compete W5R3 and I could have car...

HaylStonee

•6 years ago

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Not my month

Fell over a couple of weeks ago - not while running - landed on gravel, and ripped my knee open. And today? Well, today, I was rushing to get 3 car hating...

Fell over a couple of weeks ago - not while running - landed on gravel, and ripp...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Amazed

Have just finished week 6 and done the 25m run. I'm amazed I've come this far and it's helping me climb out of depression. I'm determined now to finish this...

Have just finished week 6 and done the 25m run. I'm amazed I've come this far an...

duopastorale

•6 years ago

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W2 so far....

So week 2 for me started on Sunday, gentle run gentle walk etc.... Well kind of....ended up with my 3 year old on my back for the second half of the run...

So week 2 for me started on Sunday, gentle run gentle walk etc.... Well kind of...

Batbabe

•6 years ago

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It's all a learning curve - W9R2 (2nd attempt)

#Couchto5k Week 9 Run 2 (2nd attempt) COMPLETE 🏃‍♂️🔥💪🏻 Very chuffed getting 4.7km in 30mins! Pace was much faster than before and steady. Felt the stride...

#Couchto5k Week 9 Run 2 (2nd attempt) COMPLETE 🏃‍♂️🔥💪🏻 Very chuffed getting ...

chrisc25k

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

I am literally about to do the dreaded week 5 run 3 run 😫😫 Wish me luck!!😬

HaylStonee

•6 years ago

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W5 R1

Just finished my first run of week 5 can’t believe I’m doing it having never even run for a bus for 30 years.😝😝😝

Just finished my first run of week 5 can’t believe I’m doing it having never ev...

muppedo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started today

So today I started my couch to 5k journey. I'm really looking forward to being able to run.

So today I started my couch to 5k journey. I'm really looking forward to being a...

Mumrunnning

•6 years ago

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W8R2: Back to routine after a cheeky rest week!

I did W8R1 a week ago. Then, the subsequent rest day turned into a rest week 😬☺️ Whoops! It just so happened plans to eat out with different groups of friends...

I did W8R1 a week ago. Then, the subsequent rest day turned into a rest week 😬☺...

bluepanda

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R1...

I did all the running segments... however, I had to stop on the first 5 min run and 8 min run because of cars. My run is basically a straight road and today...

I did all the running segments... however, I had to stop on the first 5 min run ...

jessm_01

•6 years ago

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W5R3 all done and dusted no thanks to the tech!

Happy that I managed that with tech problems. I walked 2 x 5min warm ups with out the app agreeing to start and then ran as the app finally agreed to kick in...

Happy that I managed that with tech problems. I walked 2 x 5min warm ups with ou...

Uphill-downhill

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Week 3 in the bag with this view.....!!

Week 1 run 1

W7R3 complete!

Legs aching?

W8R2

Sore knees

W7R3 done!

Christening of new shoes

Off to China 🇨🇳

“Fun run”

Rehab needed!

W1R2

Week 5 here I come!

Hello!

Ouch! and so close to finishing

Just couldn’t do it today

I did it!

I DID IT!!!!

And the surprises keep on coming!

I DID IT!!!!

Not my month

Amazed

W2 so far....

It's all a learning curve - W9R2 (2nd attempt)

W5R3

W5 R1

Started today

W8R2: Back to routine after a cheeky rest week!

W6 R1...

W5R3 all done and dusted no thanks to the tech!

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