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Running bug!

I think I have the running bug. I'm up to week 3 now, currently sat in a hotel room on a weekend away and I'm excited about going for a run tomorrow....Haha is...

I think I have the running bug. I'm up to week 3 now, currently sat in a hotel r...

Fitgirltobe

•5 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Oooh took a wee chance today! Was gonna give my knees an extra day between runs and run tomorrow! So took the dog a 4 mile walk this morning not thinking I was...

Oooh took a wee chance today! Was gonna give my knees an extra day between runs ...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Trying

Just started couch to 5k, tomorrow begins my week 2. Found the first week hard, but once completed really proud of myself. Did everyone find the 1st week...

Just started couch to 5k, tomorrow begins my week 2. Found the first week hard,...

Gempal

•5 years ago

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Flu stopped run

Hi all looking for some advice, I have been enjoying the couch to 5k and got up to week 3 run 2. However last week I’ve had flu and still not quite over it. I...

Hi all looking for some advice, I have been enjoying the couch to 5k and got up ...

Moove

•5 years ago

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Graduated today

This is my first post - I don't do social media - but I have been visiting the site for a while and it has been really helpful, and at times inspiring. Thanks...

This is my first post - I don't do social media - but I have been visiting the s...

Willdoitthistime

Graduate•5 years ago

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I couldn’t wait until Monday!

So unlike me as I’m not one for running at all, I also found when I was walking the rover path the runners would irritate me, well I couldn’t wait to start and...

So unlike me as I’m not one for running at all, I also found when I was walking ...

SunnyC33

•5 years ago

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3th run of week 5

Finished last run of week 5 (20 minuets none stop run) It was not as hard as I thought it would be. Bring on week 6 . I wouldjust like to say thank you for...

Finished last run of week 5 (20 minuets none stop run) It was not as hard as I t...

Gype

•5 years ago

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Post graduation runs

This week (I’ll call it W10) has been one of consolidation after my graduation with 3 more runs of 30 minutes with slightly (?!) more wind than I’m used too....

This week (I’ll call it W10) has been one of consolidation after my graduation ...

strollguy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2-again?

I’ve been out to do what I thought was W8R3. Turns out it was run 2 again! I don’t think it saved properly. Was a brilliant run though! 🙂🙂 I guess I’ll be...

I’ve been out to do what I thought was W8R3. Turns out it was run 2 again! I don...

treehugger06

•5 years ago

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Week 1

I've just finished my first week. Didn't find it easy but I am so pleased that I managed it. Running into wind is not easy😳. Slightly nervous about week 2!

I've just finished my first week. Didn't find it easy but I am so pleased that I...

Yeti5

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

That’s week 1 run 2 done and I’m feeling great once again although my legs were still a little sore from run 1 I pushed through and didn’t stop. The only...

That’s week 1 run 2 done and I’m feeling great once again although my legs were ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Couch25k wk2 run2

Today my thighs were a bit stiff and I had an ache at the top of my left leg. Ended up doing a slow jog, definitely not a run ! I don’t want to do what I...

Today my thighs were a bit stiff and I had an ache at the top of my left leg. En...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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What a disaster

Week 9 run 2. And the 1st run i will have to redo. I just wasn't feeling it. Probably walked more than i ran. I had a bowl of cereal bwt an hour b4 i went....

Week 9 run 2. And the 1st run i will have to redo. I just wasn't feeling it. Pro...

Ukdebdow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one, run one....done!

Well that wasn't so bad, but there's a long way to go! Not too achey so far!

Slow-Runnings

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 done.. Was great

Slower than runs eahh week cos of work demands but started week 3 today. Was good.. Not too tired.. Look it.. But not..

Slower than runs eahh week cos of work demands but started week 3 today. Was goo...

Driver82

•5 years ago

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Hard going into a headwind!

Walked my current running route yesterday and the combination of high winds and high tide meant the sea was right up over the road, 4-6" deep in places! I...

Walked my current running route yesterday and the combination of high winds and ...

orcadia

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

SO I’m due to do week 5 run 3 (the dreaded one) tomorrow... the only thing is I last did a run on Tuesday which means it will have been 5 days between runs. I...

SO I’m due to do week 5 run 3 (the dreaded one) tomorrow... the only thing is I ...

Tarafagan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Walk day today

But I thought it would give me a chance to share a photo of the never-ending farm track along my route, so here it is. After yesterday’s pouring rain, there...

But I thought it would give me a chance to share a photo of the never-ending far...

Granspeed

Graduate•5 years ago

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New runner

Hi I started the couch to 5k in January I'm really enjoying it , challenging myself each week and pushing myself further ,this app is great highly recommend...

Hi I started the couch to 5k in January I'm really enjoying it , challenging mys...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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5km achieved at last

week 7 run 1 in 27'12" including warmup. It's a shock to realise how slowly I run now compared to say 10 years ago before kids when I was 2 stones lighter and...

week 7 run 1 in 27'12" including warmup. It's a shock to realise how slowly I ru...

WannabeAthlete

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Done!!!

Just run for 25 minutes, as Sarah says I can now call myself a runner. Looking forward to week 7 to continue building up my stamina. Thanks for all those words...

Just run for 25 minutes, as Sarah says I can now call myself a runner. Looking f...

Skippi

Graduate•5 years ago

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The ‘notorious’ W5R3 done! 😊

So after a few days of feeling a bit anxious about this run, worrying this may be my first ‘failure’, I did it and it was ok! I made the mistake of wearing a...

So after a few days of feeling a bit anxious about this run, worrying this may b...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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I'm A Machine

Just finished W6, R3 & I feel amazing. Did not stop and it felt amazing. Hope you all have a great run and great weekend.

Just finished W6, R3 & I feel amazing. Did not stop and it felt amazing. Hope yo...

GreenGirl89

•5 years ago

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Dead proud of myself!

Managed last run of week 6! Ran for 25 mins non stop! Can’t believe I did it!!!👏👏👏 if I can do it anyone can 👏👍

Managed last run of week 6! Ran for 25 mins non stop! Can’t believe I did it!!!�...

jameschris1

•5 years ago

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W9-R2 - done 😀🙏😀

So pleased!! Looking forward to my last run in this programme. So tempting to run tomorrow too, yet will resist. Next plan is 5km to 10km. A dream would be...

So pleased!! Looking forward to my last run in this programme. So tempting to ru...

me2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a morning!

Started out with a dip in the sea for 5 mins. Apparently it was 7 deg and it was very windy but oh so exhilarating. So still buzzing from that I did my W5R1...

Started out with a dip in the sea for 5 mins. Apparently it was 7 deg and it was...

Islerunner

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Woo hoo....1 run to do 😀 cannot believe it! This is the first run using my new watch. But I don't believe it- it said I did 6.6km in 30 mins. I run very slow...

Woo hoo....1 run to do 😀 cannot believe it! This is the first run using my new...

couchwheelie

Graduate•5 years ago

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Smug Saturday

Yippee , I’ve completed week 6 🎉 I actually ran for 25 minutes non stop today 😁 and now I’m feeling so very smug . I hope lots of you are also having...

Yippee , I’ve completed week 6 🎉 I actually ran for 25 minutes non stop today �...

Darcyduck

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Breathing

Hi everyone. Im training for a 10k however my training plan starts with a 5k first. I have finished week 5 run 3 which was 5 min warm up walk and 20 mins...

Hi everyone. Im training for a 10k however my training plan starts with a 5k fir...

Kajcho

•5 years ago

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Parkrun #8

Did my 8th parkrun today and having done a steady 30 min 5.3k run on Thursday I was intending to go for a slightly faster pace today. Lined up with a few...

Did my 8th parkrun today and having done a steady 30 min 5.3k run on Thursday I ...

Dave58

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Running bug!

Week 3 Run 2

Trying

Flu stopped run

Graduated today

I couldn’t wait until Monday!

3th run of week 5

Post graduation runs

W8R2-again?

Week 1

Week 1 Run 2

Couch25k wk2 run2

What a disaster

Week one, run one....done!

Week 3 run 1 done.. Was great

Hard going into a headwind!

Week 5 run 3

Walk day today

New runner

5km achieved at last

Week 6 Run 3 Done!!!

The ‘notorious’ W5R3 done! 😊

I'm A Machine

Dead proud of myself!

W9-R2 - done 😀🙏😀

What a morning!

Week 9 run 2

Smug Saturday

Breathing

Parkrun #8

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