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Now I’ll be seen🌘🌛🏃‍♀️

After feeling vulnerable on my early morning moonlit runs I’ve invested in this Proviz gilet. I can’t believe how fluorescent it is. Might be a bit off...

After feeling vulnerable on my early morning moonlit runs I’ve invested in this ...

jlw34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

Feel very excited about completing this. Run with my son from the beginning when a minute was a struggle and we keep reminding each other how far we’ve come....

Feel very excited about completing this. Run with my son from the beginning when...

Windmills06

•5 years ago

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W1R2 hello right hip/butt, hello left knee, hello FOOD!

It wasn’t easy, but there were a few moments of enjoying the view and the fresh air. Running towards the sun coming up through trees with startled sheep was...

It wasn’t easy, but there were a few moments of enjoying the view and the fresh ...

ktsok

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling a bit crap...

I finished week 7 last Saturday and was really looking forward to completing my aim of graduating before Xmas. And then... boom! Flu. So I'm now sitting here...

I finished week 7 last Saturday and was really looking forward to completing my ...

jazzie129uk

•5 years ago

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Week7run1 #lifechanging !

That last 5 minutes was not easy but I made it!! So worth it ....feeling great. This is the first winter I haven’t felt like crap in a long time !! What...

That last 5 minutes was not easy but I made it!! So worth it ....feeling great....

Cherrybubble

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh my goodness!

Is w5 r3 really 20 mins long???? How am I going to manage that?

Scruffbag134

•5 years ago

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Completed WK 5!!!!

Just completed Week 5 run 3 which I was dreading! I was pleasantly surprised how well it went even with the last 2 minutes running up hill! I would never have...

Just completed Week 5 run 3 which I was dreading! I was pleasantly surprised how...

Ianv5

•5 years ago

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Demotivated

Now it’s winter I’m struggling to get back into my routine and have not run for about 5 weeks. Should I start again or carry on from week 9 ?

Now it’s winter I’m struggling to get back into my routine and have not run for ...

Phil56

Graduate•5 years ago

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Not a lot of runnin’ going on....

Finished the tour of China and am now laying in the sun in Thailand with my headphones on listening to Marc Bolan - not sure life can get much better 😂....

Finished the tour of China and am now laying in the sun in Thailand with my head...

Pickles1234

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

One more run to do can’t believe I have nearly done it started off by 145 kg 9 weeks later iam 122 kg and really enjoying running didn’t think I ever say that

One more run to do can’t believe I have nearly done it started off by 145 kg 9 w...

stuarttidy

•5 years ago

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W1 R3.

My calves and shins really hurt today. Any tips anyone?

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Just finished the 3rd run and feeling really motivated. Looking forward to week 2 :)

Just finished the 3rd run and feeling really motivated. Looking forward to week ...

bobbinjen

•5 years ago

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Wk8r1 in the bag!

Im having a mental battle with myself.... I did w7r3 and had a horrid run with my legs aching.... and although I finished it I felt disappointed! I left it an...

Im having a mental battle with myself.... I did w7r3 and had a horrid run with m...

Dillyseesee

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation Run - Happy Birthday to me!

Week 9, Run 3. Now had you told me back in September that I would be running for 30 minutes on my birthday I would have laughed in your face. When I...

Week 9, Run 3. Now had you told me back in September that I would be running...

LostRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gutted!

After running this morning in torrential rain and high winds, I was sitting at home with the sun shining through the windows this afternoon. Perhaps I...

After running this morning in torrential rain and high winds, I was sitting at h...

Shelley2310

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 - you're a runner now

In the words of Sarah Millican, I am a runner! Looking up from the laptop this afternoon, thinking my eyes were deceiving me, pure sunshine was gushing in the...

In the words of Sarah Millican, I am a runner! Looking up from the laptop this ...

Mercmancouchto5k

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 3 completed!😊

Week 4 run 3 completed today. Feel so much fitter.

Kizzi76

•5 years ago

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Week 4

Week 4 complete feeling good looking forward to week 5

Homer111

•5 years ago

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Bit of a set back :(

Was just running my last run on week 4, halfway through, got a real sharp pain in my calf and had to stop, I'm so disapointed planning on smashing the final...

Was just running my last run on week 4, halfway through, got a real sharp pain i...

Navytraining97

•5 years ago

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Itching to run

Just did W9R2 this morning in the dark and in the rain. It was not a pleasant run by any account but I am already itching to be back out there running! What...

Just did W9R2 this morning in the dark and in the rain. It was not a pleasant ru...

Achy4days

Graduate•5 years ago

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Dodging hail storms

Feeling thankful for the combination of working from home and weather apps. Meant I could fit my 35 min consolidation run whilst it was dry and bright 😊

Feeling thankful for the combination of working from home and weather apps. Mean...

Liz5K

Graduate•5 years ago

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Painful muscles at top of hips

Just completed Wk7R3 managed the run for 25 mins at second attempt initially only ran for 14 mins as was uncomfortable but reset and went for full 25 mins gave...

Just completed Wk7R3 managed the run for 25 mins at second attempt initially onl...

Losingthecalories

•5 years ago

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In recovery from ankle pain

Wednesday's run was a washout as my ankle started hurting. I think I overdid things at my fitness class the day before! Felt really gutted as this had never...

Wednesday's run was a washout as my ankle started hurting. I think I overdid th...

crocheter66

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1

It took over 3 hours to convince myself to do this and I’m glad I did. The wind and rain had stopped, the sun came out, so no excuse there. I got my kit on and...

It took over 3 hours to convince myself to do this and I’m glad I did. The wind ...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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I MADE DOOZER RUN WITH ME!

This run was a bit exciting because Doozer agreed to run with me, at his own pace of course. He felt like he hurt his leg the other week and was advised to...

This run was a bit exciting because Doozer agreed to run with me, at his own pac...

BirdyRose

•5 years ago

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Graduation!

Just did my local athletic club 5K route in 42mins including 5 min walk at the beginning. And graduated couch to 5K!! It wasn’t fast or pretty but I bloody did...

Just did my local athletic club 5K route in 42mins including 5 min walk at the b...

Skyart

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R2

Last run alone seafront with the sun rising this time it was windy and wild down there. Waves crashing over the pathway. Safe to say I got a soaking. It was...

Last run alone seafront with the sun rising this time it was windy and wild down...

Lucky8

•5 years ago

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Week 6 completed at last!

I did W6R2 on Wednesday for the fourth time - every time previously I got there I had to stop for a bit due to family problems or accident or illness and then...

I did W6R2 on Wednesday for the fourth time - every time previously I got there ...

Tryingfortia

•5 years ago

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Back

I have been given some exercises to do by the physio this morning & I can do Pilates and Yoga. When I am fully recovered I can start running again 5mins at a...

I have been given some exercises to do by the physio this morning & I can do Pil...

Pinkpig20

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R1 in the rain

Well that’s a first. Running in the rain. But my pace increased! Well chuffed. Although my husband reckons the rain made me go faster. Lol. 😊

Well that’s a first. Running in the rain. But my pace increased! Well chuffed. A...

Knittingrunner

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2018

Now I’ll be seen🌘🌛🏃‍♀️

Week 7 Run 2

W1R2 hello right hip/butt, hello left knee, hello FOOD!

Feeling a bit crap...

Week7run1 #lifechanging !

Oh my goodness!

Completed WK 5!!!!

Demotivated

Not a lot of runnin’ going on....

Week 9 run 2

W1 R3.

Week 1 done!

Wk8r1 in the bag!

Graduation Run - Happy Birthday to me!

Gutted!

W6R3 - you're a runner now

Week 4 run 3 completed!😊

Week 4

Bit of a set back :(

Itching to run

Dodging hail storms

Painful muscles at top of hips

In recovery from ankle pain

W7R1

I MADE DOOZER RUN WITH ME!

Graduation!

W2R2

Week 6 completed at last!

Back

W7R1 in the rain

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