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Week 9 Run3 Made It

Well I nearly didnt do my final scheduled run as I had been decorating all day but just had to do it. Found it tiring in view of the painting earlier in the...

Well I nearly didnt do my final scheduled run as I had been decorating all day ...

1948gm

•5 years ago

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B210k wk3 run2

Well I’m getting used to these longer runs now. I plod along and I’m breathing much easier than I was a few weeks ago. And it seems to be over in no time too....

Well I’m getting used to these longer runs now. I plod along and I’m breathing m...

limberlou

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Runs- Slowing down is the key

So I am on the 2nd week of consolidation runs and have found all of them a complete slog 😩. Sore legs, desperate to stop etc. Always felt like I am very slow...

So I am on the 2nd week of consolidation runs and have found all of them a compl...

Kimbov

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wobble Tummy help needed

Hi all need some advice just finished run 2 of week 7 for this unfit lady I’m so happy I’ve lost weight too So a very great result but need tips on reducing...

Hi all need some advice just finished run 2 of week 7 for this unfit lady I’m so...

Cayde12345

•5 years ago

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New to this!

I have always proclaimed that I can not run! I hope I am to prove myself wrong. Downloaded the app tonight ready for tomorrow. Any tips??

I have always proclaimed that I can not run! I hope I am to prove myself wrong....

Jenpen1977

•5 years ago

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Park Run

Did my 3rd park run since graduating from c5k , I was 7 seconds slower this week not to worried as pleased I am running it, then my friend who comes with did...

Did my 3rd park run since graduating from c5k , I was 7 seconds slower this week...

Hawkins153

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Ready to get back in shape

Hi all, I am hoping to find and provide some virtual support in the 5K challenge. A while ago I started this but gave up very quickly and would really like to...

Hi all, I am hoping to find and provide some virtual support in the 5K challeng...

mamamia72

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Low motivation today

Just finished 3rd run of week 1. Motivation was low after usual exercises this morning then mother's day celebrations (afternoon tea with champagne). It felt...

Just finished 3rd run of week 1. Motivation was low after usual exercises this m...

Evol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mother’s Day treat!

Happy Mother’s day people. Hope you all got treated like queens! I’ve just treated myself to my 2nd run of week 3. Yep I actually said treated and run in...

Happy Mother’s day people. Hope you all got treated like queens! I’ve just tre...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•5 years ago

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Heart Attack... Time to get fit

Had heart attack December 10th last year, doing power walks 4 miles 3 times a week, could do with a walking partner with a get fit lose weight goal

Had heart attack December 10th last year, doing power walks 4 miles 3 times a we...

Sdyates2019

•5 years ago

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Something strange has happened...

So, I can’t go for a run tomorrow as I’m going on a school trip with my son’s class. And I’m feeling pretty frustrated about it!!! What’s happened to...

So, I can’t go for a run tomorrow as I’m going on a school trip with my son’s cl...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Yesterday, along with a group of friends I graduated. 9 weeks of what we thought would be impossible to do, and boy did we feel good after it.

Yesterday, along with a group of friends I graduated. 9 weeks of what we thought...

Lizzi66

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Started badly ran for 2.5 mins then thought I can’t run for 20 mins, then thought pull yourself together and do it, so I slowed down and only bloody did it Am...

Started badly ran for 2.5 mins then thought I can’t run for 20 mins, then though...

JW001

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Wow, I actually prefer the long runs to the short runs. I feel like I do better on these long ones, compared to the short ones where I’d have to pause. I am...

Wow, I actually prefer the long runs to the short runs. I feel like I do better ...

ChloeRay

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Knee pain

Anyone struggling with knee pain? I am in week 4. Feel this is slowing me up

Karenle

•5 years ago

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Armband of waist belt

Now the warmer weather is coming and I’m doing more outdoor running, what’s the general feeling towards arm bands or waist belt for carrying phone and keys?...

Now the warmer weather is coming and I’m doing more outdoor running, what’s the ...

snagsboson

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 done, 30 minutes running in the bag!

Well this is what I came for n I’m proud to say I did it, I ran for 30 minutes! 😃 It went pretty well I have to say. I’m glad it’s a cooler day although I...

Well this is what I came for n I’m proud to say I did it, I ran for 30 minutes! ...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Legs full of lead and a belly full of cake!

Anyone else running on a belly full of Mother’s Day treats today?! Maybe I should have resisted the cake... but, a beautiful sunny run and that’s W7R1 under my...

Anyone else running on a belly full of Mother’s Day treats today?! Maybe I shoul...

Run_Mummy_Run

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 take 2

After a wobble on Friday didn’t complete the run I had another crack at it today and completed 👍🏻 Wasn’t easy to say the least but I did it 🙌🏻

After a wobble on Friday didn’t complete the run I had another crack at it today...

Kelz1302

•5 years ago

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W8R3 - lesson learned

Well that was simply Brutal! Hated every minute of it after about 10 mins or running. I think it’s safe to say that I have learned a valuable lesson today....

Well that was simply Brutal! Hated every minute of it after about 10 mins or r...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation running

So, first week of running done since graduation, and it's harder than I expected! Not sure if it's because I miss Laura talking to me or because I'm not...

So, first week of running done since graduation, and it's harder than I expected...

Shazzom

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1

Start W9R1 tomorrow evening I know I can run for 30mins but at graduation are you not suppose to run 5KM in 30mins as at the moment it takes me around 40mins...

Start W9R1 tomorrow evening I know I can run for 30mins but at graduation are yo...

billiboy12

•5 years ago

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Clubber's Log... Week One.

Week 1: Done. Difficult week but the first few runs are the hardest. I have pains everywhere but I'm just glad to be out there running again. Bring on week 2.

Week 1: Done. Difficult week but the first few runs are the hardest. I have pain...

Hidden

•5 years ago

3 Replies

fitbit

i started walking daily with my fitbit 4 days ago please feel free to add me url: //www.fitbit.com/user/7FDL7P

i started walking daily with my fitbit 4 days ago please feel free to add me url...

fitbitmarcww

•5 years ago

1 Reply

I’m a graduate

I did it! 11 weeks after I started (a few set backs) I finally completed it. It was worth all of the pain, and it really was painful at times. I can genuinely...

I did it! 11 weeks after I started (a few set backs) I finally completed it. It ...

FVRF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I’m slightly surprised I managed to run for 25 minutes this morning! Breathing felt good but my calves were very tired by the end of the run. Any advice...

I’m slightly surprised I managed to run for 25 minutes this morning! Breathing ...

Lizziemac73

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W5R3 done!

W5R3 done! I repeated W5R2 two days ago as I didn't feel ready to do a 20 minute run (jog...) but managed it this morning. I'm now feeling shattered though!...

W5R3 done! I repeated W5R2 two days ago as I didn't feel ready to do a 20 minute...

caroldavies071969

Graduate•5 years ago

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A run for Mum

I needed to run for mum to show I was still going maybe not as regular as I was but I am still out there and I turn out this run today. A bit dull grey and...

I needed to run for mum to show I was still going maybe not as regular as I was ...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Pain free - first time

Just finished week 7. First time I haven't had calf pain where I have had to switch to landing on my heels. With the earlier runs I ran in silence but now I...

Just finished week 7. First time I haven't had calf pain where I have had to swi...

Splatfink

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 run 3

Much better pace today, I’ve previously struggled with the third kilometre and my pace has dropped by up to two minutes. I slowed my starting pace and it made...

Much better pace today, I’ve previously struggled with the third kilometre and m...

Pete73

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2019

Week 9 Run3 Made It

B210k wk3 run2

Consolidation Runs- Slowing down is the key

Wobble Tummy help needed

New to this!

Park Run

Ready to get back in shape

Low motivation today

Mother’s Day treat!

Heart Attack... Time to get fit

Something strange has happened...

I did it.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Week 5 run 3

Week 4 run 1

Knee pain

Armband of waist belt

W9R1 done, 30 minutes running in the bag!

Legs full of lead and a belly full of cake!

Week 7 run 1 take 2

W8R3 - lesson learned

Consolidation running

W9R1

Clubber's Log... Week One.

fitbit

I’m a graduate

Week 6 run 3

W5R3 done!

A run for Mum

Pain free - first time

Week 8 run 3

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