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W5R3 in the bag

Wow, can't believe it but I just ran 20 minutes! Me! I ran 20 minutes! The last 2 minutes I really struggled & they where really tough but didn't want to let...

Wow, can't believe it but I just ran 20 minutes! Me! I ran 20 minutes! The last ...

Bigtofit

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

That was so hard wanted to stop in the second run but through in some 120 sec run and 30 sec run like the Jeff Galloway technique so got through it. I have...

That was so hard wanted to stop in the second run but through in some 120 sec ru...

Jacsimmons

•5 years ago

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Going off plan?!

I confess. I went off plan. I got to week 6 and I struggled to do run 2 and got nowhere near run 3. I was so close to giving up and accepting I would never be...

I confess. I went off plan. I got to week 6 and I struggled to do run 2 and got ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Running with CFS

Hi there, 10 years ago i was an avid runner but i was struck down with glandular fever and it subsequently turned into Chronic Fatique. I am feeling much...

Hi there, 10 years ago i was an avid runner but i was struck down with glandular...

thecure

•5 years ago

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Week 7 Goodbye!

A tough challenge to do week 7 whilst away for work - mainly because it has meant doing my runs before 7am in the dark, after late night and eating/drinking a...

A tough challenge to do week 7 whilst away for work - mainly because it has mean...

pugmumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm on the move, make way for me

I'm heading towards my 500k goal for the year - cat's on my left (dominant) hand so typing is difficult lol. She's not impressed that I woke her up from her...

I'm heading towards my 500k goal for the year - cat's on my left (dominant) hand...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R3 Done

Week one done. Wow. Only issue I’ve had is with this final run of the week. I’ve covered exactly the same distance and exactly the same pace, but I thought...

Week one done. Wow. Only issue I’ve had is with this final run of the week. I’ve...

Luthor82

•5 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3 mind over body!!

So very proud just completed week 5run 3!!! I’ve ran in rain, snow, sleet, wind and ice which for anyone who knows me would say that was an achievement in...

So very proud just completed week 5run 3!!! I’ve ran in rain, snow, sleet, wind ...

Edenrae

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slight knee pain

I’ve noticed slight dull ache in my right knee. Any advice on cure/prevention. I’m only on wk3 and want to avoid making it worse. Thanks in advance.

I’ve noticed slight dull ache in my right knee. Any advice on cure/prevention. I...

ATMVA

•5 years ago

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Today was THE day.....😁😁😁😁😁😁

Finally got my graduation, ran 5K in 34 mins (won’t worry Mo Farrah, but not too shabby at 60 I guess.....🤔🤔🤔😌). Now for a parkrun methinks.....😳😳😳...

Finally got my graduation, ran 5K in 34 mins (won’t worry Mo Farrah, but not too...

SalukiX

•5 years ago

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Can't believe I just did that!

Completed week 5 run 2 and it wasn't too bad. Felt like I still had a bit left in the tank! Not so sure about Saturday and the 20 minute run though. Wish me...

Completed week 5 run 2 and it wasn't too bad. Felt like I still had a bit left i...

Nanasueby

•5 years ago

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I did it!!!!

W5R3! In the bag! Still honestly not sure how that happened, but I really truly ran for 20 mins!! Came home and rewarded myself with a fried egg roll....

W5R3! In the bag! Still honestly not sure how that happened, but I really truly...

Islerunner

•5 years ago

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Disappointing run

Woke this morning feeling a bit blocked and yucky but positive about my w8r2. Sometimes I find I can run it off, this morning however it wasn't to be 😥 the...

Woke this morning feeling a bit blocked and yucky but positive about my w8r2. So...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back on track?

My last proper run was Week 4, Run 2 on the 7th. I tried Run 3 on the 9th but my legs were so sore I had to stop after the first running bit. I have been...

My last proper run was Week 4, Run 2 on the 7th. I tried Run 3 on the 9th but my...

Forary

•5 years ago

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Feeling Good!

What a gorgeous morning, crisp and cold with the sun peeping through the clouds. Feeling amazing after my run and just enjoyed a delicious bowl of porridge...

What a gorgeous morning, crisp and cold with the sun peeping through the clouds....

Fioona

•5 years ago

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Amazed

Just done w5r3 quite easily with everyones encouragement. Thanks you lovely people. I have no fears about future runs In the programme. I am 64 now and a...

Just done w5r3 quite easily with everyones encouragement. Thanks you lovely peo...

Phonic01

Graduate•5 years ago

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Enforced rest 🙁

I’ve been frustrated this week: after the wind died down on Saturday I went for a run, felt stiff as a board but expected it would ease off as usual... but it...

I’ve been frustrated this week: after the wind died down on Saturday I went for ...

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R2 - a new beginning

Dear listener, you will know that I've so far been running round the football pitch in the dark (with the exception of parkrun on a saturday). Well, the...

Dear listener, you will know that I've so far been running round the football pi...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cheating?

I’ve just done W5R1 and I feel it’s going ok - not easy but not awful either. However, looking ahead to my next run where I have to run for 8mins I’m a little...

I’ve just done W5R1 and I feel it’s going ok - not easy but not awful either. Ho...

GandT2

•5 years ago

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Short and sweet

So that went to plan and was slow but up a hill. Now will do some strength work and stretching so I’m ready for park run! Very nervous!

So that went to plan and was slow but up a hill. Now will do some strength work ...

CatMo13

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 - Run 3

I finished this run yesterday and for the first time I properly struggled! It was slow, but I finished it without stopping. After the cool down I got off the...

I finished this run yesterday and for the first time I properly struggled! It wa...

Hayz82

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running gear for Valentine’s

Who else’s partner is so awesome they buy you running gear as a present? I’m currently on the subs bench with shin splints, so my fantastic wife bought me...

Who else’s partner is so awesome they buy you running gear as a present? I’m cu...

snagsboson

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk4r2

Struggling with wk4r2 would it be worth going back a week or Carry on

Chapman25

•5 years ago

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"Take me drunk, I'm home." (I think I'm run-drunk)

This blog will be a step away from the norm. I will wind in the whimsicality and go for something as straight-up and functional as a pair of Nuns’ knickers. Of...

This blog will be a step away from the norm. I will wind in the whimsicality and...

PaulS83

•5 years ago

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OMG just realised this will be my ‘way of life’

So, I was sitting here feeling so good about myself about having finished week six run 3 when I went to look at wrk 7 . So up till now it was week to week and...

So, I was sitting here feeling so good about myself about having finished week s...

Kalabria

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished week 1!

Giving myself permission to be proud of myself today! I had a 10 hour physical shift at work and just came home and did W1R3 - and found it way easier than the...

Giving myself permission to be proud of myself today! I had a 10 hour physical s...

GapYearGirl_1

•5 years ago

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Back on it. W5R1

So finally getting back to my Rhythm of running every other day. Can’t believe I managed to run for 15 minutes and it wasn’t impossible. I’m physically tired...

So finally getting back to my Rhythm of running every other day. Can’t believe I...

Ladyvickster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

I’m really worried about this one, I completed Week 5 Run 2 last night and really struggled. I can’t imagind continuing running after the 8 minutes- let alone...

I’m really worried about this one, I completed Week 5 Run 2 last night and real...

Turtle_wins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 to 4

So I’m struggling with Week 3 and dreading the move up to Week 4. Any tips?!

Jo_The_Red

•5 years ago

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Wk3R1 in the bag. Pinching myself.

Started week 3 this evening. First time in very long time/if ever I’ve run for 3 minutes. Won’t say it was easy, coughed a bit, groaned a bit, swore a lot but...

Started week 3 this evening. First time in very long time/if ever I’ve run for 3...

ATMVA

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

W5R3 in the bag

Week 6 run 2

Going off plan?!

Running with CFS

Week 7 Goodbye!

I'm on the move, make way for me

W1R3 Done

Wk 5 run 3 mind over body!!

Slight knee pain

Today was THE day.....😁😁😁😁😁😁

Can't believe I just did that!

I did it!!!!

Disappointing run

Getting back on track?

Feeling Good!

Amazed

Enforced rest 🙁

W6R2 - a new beginning

Cheating?

Short and sweet

Week 7 - Run 3

Running gear for Valentine’s

Wk4r2

"Take me drunk, I'm home." (I think I'm run-drunk)

OMG just realised this will be my ‘way of life’

Finished week 1!

Back on it. W5R1

Week 5 Run 3

Week 3 to 4

Wk3R1 in the bag. Pinching myself.

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