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Surprising myself week 2 run 1

Can't believe I actually made it to week 2! I did week 1 run 3 twice as was nervous about moving on up but dont know what I was worried about! Does anyone else...

Can't believe I actually made it to week 2! I did week 1 run 3 twice as was nerv...

Tally1992

•6 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

Feeling proud! I have completed the first of my second week of runs. Even though I was running and walking longer, the times seemed to quicker. Felt like I was...

Feeling proud! I have completed the first of my second week of runs. Even though...

Mindful_running

•6 years ago

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W3 R1 Mixed Feelings

Good news and bad news really ... I did it and feel great that I’ve stuck to the schedule and done exactly as directed by Jo W - in fact I’m really proud of...

Good news and bad news really ... I did it and feel great that I’ve stuck to the...

Stratters

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Struggle

Anyone else really struggle with week 5 run 3 jumping from running with walking breaks straight into “trying” to run for 20 minutes straight. I made the...

Anyone else really struggle with week 5 run 3 jumping from running with walking ...

Thegaz2002

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

So tomorrow morning I'll be out doing run 2 of week three! No one is more surprised than me, never been a runner so starting at almost 62 was a risk but,...

So tomorrow morning I'll be out doing run 2 of week three! No one is more surpri...

Gonejogging

•6 years ago

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Running for a reason

Hi everyone I’m new to running well no sorry that’s a lie I’m not new to running but I have been to lazy and made excuses to start a cluck to 5k before. Now I...

Hi everyone I’m new to running well no sorry that’s a lie I’m not new to running...

Batman79

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1

It wasn't easy for some reason. It just felt like a struggle. However I got it done and broke the 2.5k mark aswell. I ran/walked for 34 mins and did 3.03km...

It wasn't easy for some reason. It just felt like a struggle. However I got it d...

Grumpypumpkin

•6 years ago

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W9R1

Just completed this in the wind and drizzle in the Peak District. (Sun shine now) Really enjoyed it I even managed to speed up in the last minute. Looking...

Just completed this in the wind and drizzle in the Peak District. (Sun shine now...

Letty111

Graduate•6 years ago

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New trainers new pain

I’ve just bought my first pair of proper running trainers, Brooks launch 5. They were on sale and reviews were good... but my feet are now hurting after...

I’ve just bought my first pair of proper running trainers, Brooks launch 5. They...

Raverminx

•6 years ago

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W2 R1 done!

For those (like me) who have been dreading moving on to Week 2, if it helps I’ve just done it and found it ok! 😊 Completely surprised myself and it seemed to...

For those (like me) who have been dreading moving on to Week 2, if it helps I’ve...

Glitterjav

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3

I did this run ! It was ok ; only turned around at 23 mins so along walk home 😁

I did this run ! It was ok ; only turned around at 23 mins so along walk home 😁...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R2 knee injury

Thought I’d posted this a couple of hours ago but can’t find it. Sorry if repeating. My knee injury was MCL sprain (medial collateral ligament). Luckily not...

Thought I’d posted this a couple of hours ago but can’t find it. Sorry if repea...

Willunga

•6 years ago

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My running buddy!

Well I ‘found’ these little fellows in a charity shop. Had to get them both. Not sure which one to take running with me, I might alternate!! Everyone should...

Well I ‘found’ these little fellows in a charity shop. Had to get them both. Not...

Shelley2310

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k, do I qualify?

So I am running 5k at the gym but have to stop sometimes does this mean I qualify? Furthest run 4:48 miles 🏃🏻‍♂️ on the tread mill 51.01 minutes fastest 1k...

So I am running 5k at the gym but have to stop sometimes does this mean I qualif...

Runningnut

•6 years ago

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W9R3

Thanks to my running buddy and husband’s John and the huge encouragement I’ve had from this group. You’re not getting rid of me.

Thanks to my running buddy and husband’s John and the huge encouragement I’ve ha...

Erddig

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

To say I was pleased would be a huge understatement

Erddig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sprained Ankle

I started with great enthusiasm but sprained my ankle in my third run. Does anyone know how long I need to leave it before I run again ?

I started with great enthusiasm but sprained my ankle in my third run. Does anyo...

Tomi77

•6 years ago

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HURRAH!! WEEK 6 IS DONE :)

I even managed a sprint 60 seconds at the end and an extra 4 minutes of running...mainly to get back to where I needed to be for my 5 minute walk to be honest...

I even managed a sprint 60 seconds at the end and an extra 4 minutes of running....

CRAZYCATME

Graduate•6 years ago

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Disappointed Wk8 R2

Really fed up that I couldn’t complete my run today. My asthma has been bad. I ran for 10 mins stopped then ran further 5 mins and had to finish. My chest...

Really fed up that I couldn’t complete my run today. My asthma has been bad. I r...

bizteach

Graduate•6 years ago

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Getting to the next level

I have been running wk7r3 for a few weeks as just cant seem to get to 28 minutes so have been doing the 25minutes three times a week. Maybe my route or pace is...

I have been running wk7r3 for a few weeks as just cant seem to get to 28 minutes...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK2R2 achieved!

Plodded along this morning and completed the second run of week two. Seemingly much slower than last time out but I don’t mind - I completed the run that’s all...

Plodded along this morning and completed the second run of week two. Seemingly m...

RunnerWhale

Graduate•6 years ago

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First timer!

Just finished W1R1 and am very proud of myself. Not feeling too bad and it was only the last run that was difficult. I'm 65 years old and haven't ever enjoyed...

Just finished W1R1 and am very proud of myself. Not feeling too bad and it was o...

timlesvagues

•6 years ago

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Couldnt jog for more thn 3 minutes, made me upset 😢

I am a mum of 3, 60kg. not too fat but i have some horrendous fat on my tummy and thighs which i really wan to get rid of, Just started runnin today but hardly...

I am a mum of 3, 60kg. not too fat but i have some horrendous fat on my tummy an...

Kainaat

•6 years ago

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Week 1

So after a painful first run which took 4 days to recover from, run 2 was much better. Not quite as painful and fully recovered after a days rest so on to run...

So after a painful first run which took 4 days to recover from, run 2 was much b...

Newtofitness

•6 years ago

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Graduated

Well it’s been a journey, and I am still on it! In my last run I covered 5k including warm up walk and 45 mins in total - actually ran for 40 mins - the sun...

Well it’s been a journey, and I am still on it! In my last run I covered 5k inc...

Beatricefast

Graduate•6 years ago

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EUPD

I managed to complete W1R2 on Saturday and so it's run day once again. I suffer with EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) and having a super down...

I managed to complete W1R2 on Saturday and so it's run day once again. I suffer ...

JWalk27

•6 years ago

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Sunny morning

W2R2 went out 8:30 this morning just got back. Don’t seam to go as far with this week the pup was like we done already. Yes pup we done I’m dying here. Finding...

W2R2 went out 8:30 this morning just got back. Don’t seam to go as far with this...

RedIsBack

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Surprised myself

So this mornings run. I set off about 6.40am was not feeling too great having come down with laryngitis yesterday but did force myself to go. The first 90...

So this mornings run. I set off about 6.40am was not feeling too great having co...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

New week new trainers! Who’d have thought I’d be able to run 16 mins in total?? Not me 3 weeks ago. Am loving this programme.

New week new trainers! Who’d have thought I’d be able to run 16 mins in total?? ...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do you know how far you have run?

Ive completed day 1 with reluctant other half. We are using the app on my Iphone . My question is how do we lnow how far we have run ?

Ive completed day 1 with reluctant other half. We are using the app on my Iphone...

Gee13

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Surprising myself week 2 run 1

Week 2 Run 1

W3 R1 Mixed Feelings

Week 5 Run 3 - Struggle

Week 3 run 2

Running for a reason

Week 6 run 1

W9R1

New trainers new pain

W2 R1 done!

W6R3

W8R2 knee injury

My running buddy!

5k, do I qualify?

W9R3

W9R3

Sprained Ankle

HURRAH!! WEEK 6 IS DONE :)

Disappointed Wk8 R2

Getting to the next level

WK2R2 achieved!

First timer!

Couldnt jog for more thn 3 minutes, made me upset 😢

Week 1

Graduated

EUPD

Sunny morning

Surprised myself

Week 4 Run 1

How do you know how far you have run?

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