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Wk5 r1

Hello everyone just completed wk5r1 and I'm exhausted and so surprised at what I can do now considering I struggled with 60 seconds at the start it's an...

Hello everyone just completed wk5r1 and I'm exhausted and so surprised at what I...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2

This is getting serious now. Enjoyed it but hard. Think I wore too many layers it’s milder than I thought. Achilles ok just a bit of an ache. Happy runday...

This is getting serious now. Enjoyed it but hard. Think I wore too many layers i...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

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Had to stop 😔 but not a failure

Was really looking forward to my run this morning but old hip problems have raised their ugly head again and I only got 14 minutes before i had to stop, I'm...

Was really looking forward to my run this morning but old hip problems have rais...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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59 and 7 stone overweight, inspired by my daughter Wk4 R1

I can’t believe that I actually completed R1 of W4, I honestly did not think I could do it. I probably run only as fast as some people walk but it is still a...

I can’t believe that I actually completed R1 of W4, I honestly did not think I c...

Karenshann

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R3

👍

rpmspeed74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Plantar Fasciatis 😥☹️🤬

So, got back on it, running well again, did W5R3 again, felt great....and woke up yesterday morning with plantar fasciitis in my left foot. So fed up although...

So, got back on it, running well again, did W5R3 again, felt great....and woke u...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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New runner

Just completed run 1 Week 3, big step up from week 2 but felt great and wasn't put off 😊. Can anyone recommend a very good helpfull running shop in London...

Just completed run 1 Week 3, big step up from week 2 but felt great and wasn't p...

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Welcome to ‘What is your Week?’, November 12th-19th. Grab yourself a coffee, let’s talk running!

Hello all! What a great time of year to run! But time to think about a few more layers maybe, and most definitely to make sure we can be seen on these darker...

Hello all! What a great time of year to run! But time to think about a few more...

Millsie-J

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted

I felt a little leaden running this morning, it seemed more of an effort for me. I'm trying to stave off a full blown cold and chesty cough so it's probably a...

I felt a little leaden running this morning, it seemed more of an effort for me....

buzzards

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hello week 9 and raise you...well no I just call you.

Week 9 Run 1 had a slight delay due to a weekend of excess. Saturday found me awoken by a sizzled house mate and ushered to a pub for breakfast...if you are...

Week 9 Run 1 had a slight delay due to a weekend of excess. Saturday found me aw...

jiggles7

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1

I set off this morning with, for some unknown reason, more apprehension than for any previous run. It would have been so very easy to put it off for another...

I set off this morning with, for some unknown reason, more apprehension than for...

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

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W9R1 That was tougher than I ...

W9R1 That was tougher than I expected! I was thinking just 2 more minutes than last week.....won’t even notice 😱. I think it must be psychological 🤦‍♀️. But...

W9R1 That was tougher than I expected! I was thinking just 2 more minutes than ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Should I try running after muscle tear

I want to get back to running today after a muscle tear should I try today or wait until sports physio says you can run again getting fed up not running

I want to get back to running today after a muscle tear should I try today or wa...

Garden17

•6 years ago

5 Replies

New Runner

Week 2 complete and feeling great. About to start run 1 Week 3 😊

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

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gym today

another 5k+1k+1k today yes on the tredmill but going to debdale park sunday for the 5k run and see what it is like to run outside for the first time

another 5k+1k+1k today yes on the tredmill but going to debdale park sunday for ...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting going again

That wasn’t too bad. A bad head cold messed with my ears and balance so it’s been challenging getting going again but after 4 weeks we’re there. This was...

That wasn’t too bad. A bad head cold messed with my ears and balance so it’s bee...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 9

Sorry guys due to prep for my surgery I never completed W9R3 so I need to restart at some time after my recovery period. I am disappointed, I was 1 run from...

Sorry guys due to prep for my surgery I never completed W9R3 so I need to restar...

Selki

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Nearly there!

Well I've only gone and run non-stop for 30 minutes! Had a few doubts after 10 minutes following a busy weekend, but any pain after that was ignored as i had...

Well I've only gone and run non-stop for 30 minutes! Had a few doubts after 10 m...

Ihaterunnin

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 - 3 minutes doesn’t sound like a lot!!

Before I did the first week 8 run this morning I was thinking I should just push on and hit 30 minutes a week early. 3 minutes extra compared to the week 7...

Before I did the first week 8 run this morning I was thinking I should just push...

Khobarrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2 (25 min continuous run - 3 times so far)

Hi all, Proud to make it to 25 mins of continuous run a 3 rd from W6R3->W7R2. I have another 25min run to move to Week 8. I just cannot believe this as I...

Hi all, Proud to make it to 25 mins of continuous run a 3 rd from W6R3->W7R2. I...

tohealthyhabits

Graduate•6 years ago

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Pains in side of foot??

I have pains in the side of my feet, like dull achey pains, my trainers rent so old, but it shoots up my legs, is this a technique issue? or my weight strain?...

I have pains in the side of my feet, like dull achey pains, my trainers rent so ...

gucciwomane

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 3 I DID IT !!!

So this afternoon I got on my treadmill and managed to do my graduation run. Nothing fancy, no special plans made, just me and my treadmill watching the next...

So this afternoon I got on my treadmill and managed to do my graduation run. No...

norabzil

Graduate•6 years ago

22 Replies

Getting through

Iv done the first 2 runs week 3 which About killed me , I looked at week 4 stupidly how the hell am I going to manage that I start that on Wednesday

Iv done the first 2 runs week 3 which About killed me , I looked at week 4 stu...

Debbiecosso1

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Cheating??

So I'm up to week 9, from a non runner ever at age 42 :P I'm really proud of my progress as for the first week I felt like I was going to puke after 60...

So I'm up to week 9, from a non runner ever at age 42 :P I'm really proud o...

Anren

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Why are some runs easier than others?

I’m trying to consolidate my 5k runs, but sometimes it feels ok & other times harder. I did Park run yesterday which was ok. I went out this afternoon & it was...

I’m trying to consolidate my 5k runs, but sometimes it feels ok & other times ha...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•6 years ago

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Moving on to W2

I’ve done four runs this week if W1. I’m scared to move on to week 2. How do I decide if I’m ready? I don’t want to push too hard and then just give up. 9...

I’ve done four runs this week if W1. I’m scared to move on to week 2. How do I ...

Pollyanna24

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

W6 R3 25 minutes

Week 6 has been a trying one the previous 2 runs have been hard and I've struggled to get into my pace. So I was meant to run tomorrow but a last minute...

Week 6 has been a trying one the previous 2 runs have been hard and I've struggl...

Pubcarking

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

Back in the game

Hello everyone. Newbie here. I am 57 years old male just started to run again (last 6 months) after 20 + years of nothing. Completed x2 5k runs this last week...

Hello everyone. Newbie here. I am 57 years old male just started to run again (l...

Oldmanofhoy

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week3

Week 3, run 1. Always seem to struggle the first half of the run, second half fine. Not sure if I'm warming up enough. Any thoughts.

Week 3, run 1. Always seem to struggle the first half of the run, second half f...

Absolutebeginner123

•6 years ago

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1st Park Run Done ! Graduated

I have to say after completingy very first park run and after not running for 30 years I was truly elated to finish it without stopping. Thank atmosphere and...

I have to say after completingy very first park run and after not running for 30...

rginvw

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

Wk5 r1

W4R2

Had to stop 😔 but not a failure

59 and 7 stone overweight, inspired by my daughter Wk4 R1

W8R3

Plantar Fasciatis 😥☹️🤬

New runner

Welcome to ‘What is your Week?’, November 12th-19th. Grab yourself a coffee, let’s talk running!

Week 8 done and dusted

Hello week 9 and raise you...well no I just call you.

W8R1

W9R1 That was tougher than I ...

Should I try running after muscle tear

New Runner

gym today

Getting going again

Week 9

Nearly there!

Week 8 Run 1 - 3 minutes doesn’t sound like a lot!!

W7R2 (25 min continuous run - 3 times so far)

Pains in side of foot??

Week 9 Run 3 I DID IT !!!

Getting through

Cheating??

Why are some runs easier than others?

Moving on to W2

W6 R3 25 minutes

Back in the game

Week3

1st Park Run Done ! Graduated

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