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3peaks challenge

So I’m doing the 3 peaks challenge in a few months not only it’s something I’ve always wanted to do, I’m doing it for charity. Currently I’m doing 5k runs 3...

So I’m doing the 3 peaks challenge in a few months not only it’s something I’ve ...

Fireheart

Graduate•5 years ago

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Run 2 week 1!

Morning everyone! Just completed my 2nd run of wk1 on a sunny and bright day. I'm blessed living next to a park with an ideal short circuit. It felt a little...

Morning everyone! Just completed my 2nd run of wk1 on a sunny and bright day. I'...

DaDancer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ankle issues

I'm meant to do my final run of week 8 today (I've repeated a few sessions due to illness) and I've woken up with a weirdly sore ankle. I don't remember doing...

I'm meant to do my final run of week 8 today (I've repeated a few sessions due t...

annatonina

Graduate•5 years ago

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Beautiful morning for it

Happy running and Happy Easter! ☀️🏃‍♀️🐌🌺

molly1973

Graduate•5 years ago

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From “Meh” to “Woohoo x 2”

Woke up this morning feeling decidedly “meh” and not looking forward to starting Wk4. Definitely a case of the doldrums. What a difference a run makes...... I...

Woke up this morning feeling decidedly “meh” and not looking forward to starting...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Running Through Roasties

Roast chicken dinner last night inc 3 large roasties. Managed a run this morning without the aid of paramedics but it was touch & go! Won’t do that again in a...

Roast chicken dinner last night inc 3 large roasties. Managed a run this morning...

Timeoff

Graduate•5 years ago

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Advice?

I did week 1 last week but haven’t done week 2 this week, should I redo a week 1 run before I start week 2 next week? (Hope this makes sense)!

I did week 1 last week but haven’t done week 2 this week, should I redo a week 1...

Audreyxxx

•5 years ago

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😁 I've graduated! Wow.

W9R3 completed and I'm thrilled that not only can I run 30 mins I can also run 5K! I am sitting here grinning and ridiculously pleased with myself. I started...

W9R3 completed and I'm thrilled that not only can I run 30 mins I can also run 5...

Geordiehousewife

Graduate•5 years ago

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I abandoned treadmill and tried to run outdoors... I COULDNT DO IT!!!

So I posted as I felt the treadmill may be a bit of a cheat.... I tried to do W7R3 outdoors and couldn’t run longer than 8 mins!!!???? I’m gutted! Tried to...

So I posted as I felt the treadmill may be a bit of a cheat.... I tried to do W7...

Nubird

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 complete

Hi I'm new here and I've just complete week 3. I know it's an achievement but I really struggle to motivate myself to do it! I'm 48 in May and really want to...

Hi I'm new here and I've just complete week 3. I know it's an achievement but I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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First run in new trainers!

Last run of week 4 completed in new trainers. ‘Old’ trainers not that old but clearly not up to the extra running I’m now doing and even with insoles my outer...

Last run of week 4 completed in new trainers. ‘Old’ trainers not that old but cl...

Rachelcanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9,R3 complete!

Well I was up and at it for 7am today, final run of Couch to 5k, what a crazy 9 weeks. My husband had great delight at the start of this journey, by telling...

Well I was up and at it for 7am today, final run of Couch to 5k, what a crazy 9 ...

Foodbaby

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wish I’d found you earlier

I’m a 51 year old, overweight female who couldn’t run the length of myself 7 weeks ago and now I find myself looking forward to running 3 times a week. What an...

I’m a 51 year old, overweight female who couldn’t run the length of myself 7 wee...

Lagger

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3 woo hoo!

I had a really great time on this run. I've definitely found my happy pace, and I'm not struggling to speed up at the end. It's just amazing to think of my...

I had a really great time on this run. I've definitely found my happy pace, and ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it!

I graduated this morning! W9R3 done! This app is like magic! I’ve gone from being breathless running up the stairs at home to being able to run for 30 minutes!...

I graduated this morning! W9R3 done! This app is like magic! I’ve gone from bein...

Sunshine1803

Graduate•5 years ago

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Please tell me flies are protein

Great run in the early morning sun today - UNTIL the pesky Fly who dive bombed into my mouth in interval 15-20 lots of coughing and spluttering then...

Great run in the early morning sun today - UNTIL the pesky Fly who dive bombed i...

welsby1967

Graduate•5 years ago

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app cuts out on my android phone

is anyone else having this problem?? i find that it cuts out half way through and the only way to stop this from happening is to keep the screen on at all...

is anyone else having this problem?? i find that it cuts out half way through an...

Molint

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 completed 😀

After starting this programme in January it’s taking some getting used to this sunshine and warmth! I am 53, heavier than I want to be and really have gone...

After starting this programme in January it’s taking some getting used to this s...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R2

Have to say I wasn’t really looking forward to today’s run, but I got up and did it! It certainly wasn’t as hard as the first run in W8 - whilst it shouldn’t,...

Have to say I wasn’t really looking forward to today’s run, but I got up and did...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

so enjoying this app and the challenge of running. i do play football and like to cycle but ive never been a runner strictly speaking. My 16 year old daughter...

so enjoying this app and the challenge of running. i do play football and like t...

Molint

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3 R1 - Completed!

Hi All, I am back from my competition! I actually did a lot of walking when away and even some running (especially to catch my train home!!) Following on from...

Hi All, I am back from my competition! I actually did a lot of walking when away...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

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Last run tomorrow

Whilst it’s taken me quite a lot longer than 9 weeks to complete, tomorrow’s my final run of the programme. Week 9 has been really enjoyable; being able to...

Whilst it’s taken me quite a lot longer than 9 weeks to complete, tomorrow’s my ...

Doddy1979

•5 years ago

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W5R1

OK, I know everyone says this at the start, but I REALLY never thought I’d make it this far! Feeling pretty good, although had a few sore shins and now got...

OK, I know everyone says this at the start, but I REALLY never thought I’d make ...

5korbustmaybe

•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 done for me !

Well here I am faithful spaniel and I completion of week 6 done and dusted. It seems incredible that I can move along at a speed that I can have a conversation...

Well here I am faithful spaniel and I completion of week 6 done and dusted. It s...

Myzinnyboy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Very large (running) lady.

Today I completed R3 of W7. I have found this the most challenging of all the weeks. I’m sure it’s just a mental thing knowing there are no more walking breaks...

Today I completed R3 of W7. I have found this the most challenging of all the we...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1

Egg-cellent run, rolled with it and didn’t crack under pressure! Happy Good Friday, folks 🐣

Egg-cellent run, rolled with it and didn’t crack under pressure! Happy Good Frid...

AnnaHod

Graduate•5 years ago

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I beginning to feel like a runner - Wk5R2

I was woke by a tannoy announcement of CCTV something or other at 0430 this morning. I have no idea where is was but I was awake!! After 5 minutes of only...

I was woke by a tannoy announcement of CCTV something or other at 0430 this morn...

Am_i_really_running

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 , run 2 complete

As park of my Lenten journey I have been doing the C25K.... one Run left... so doing my 1st parkrun on Saturday as my week 9 final Really, really can’t believe...

As park of my Lenten journey I have been doing the C25K.... one Run left... so d...

ocso

•5 years ago

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Fat burners/ energy tablets

Anyone use fat burners/ pre workout pills. If so what’s best.

Runner85

•5 years ago

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Nagging worry

Just completed Wk 7, but for the last week I have had a slightly tight calf and sore shin. Two years ago I dropped out in Wk 2 with shin splints, but I was...

Just completed Wk 7, but for the last week I have had a slightly tight calf and ...

The-Mole

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

3peaks challenge

Run 2 week 1!

Ankle issues

Beautiful morning for it

From “Meh” to “Woohoo x 2”

Running Through Roasties

Advice?

😁 I've graduated! Wow.

I abandoned treadmill and tried to run outdoors... I COULDNT DO IT!!!

Week 3 complete

First run in new trainers!

Wk9,R3 complete!

Wish I’d found you earlier

W7R3 woo hoo!

I did it!

Please tell me flies are protein

app cuts out on my android phone

Week 7 completed 😀

W8R2

Week 4 run 1

W3 R1 - Completed!

Last run tomorrow

W5R1

Week 6 Run 3 done for me !

Very large (running) lady.

W6R1

I beginning to feel like a runner - Wk5R2

Week 9 , run 2 complete

Fat burners/ energy tablets

Nagging worry

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