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Officially a runner!

Me! Yes me! Officially a runner. Crying tears of joy. I can’t believe it 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️❤️😂😂😂 Ps. Hope you can tell where my top ends and my face...

Me! Yes me! Officially a runner. Crying tears of joy. I can’t believe it 🏃🏻‍♂️...

Twinkle2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Not quite 5k but happy with this mornings run

Neilix1971

•5 years ago

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Back Strain Week 3

So started week 3 this week and appear to have given myself back strain. Have pain on certain movements in my left mid back area. Not sure how long to leave it...

So started week 3 this week and appear to have given myself back strain. Have pa...

ManchesterRunnerBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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New route fired me up!

Lay in bed awake way before 5:00a.m. Alarm plotting new route to increase motivation. Tricky unless I want to tackle serious hills( I don’t at this stage!!)....

Lay in bed awake way before 5:00a.m. Alarm plotting new route to increase motiva...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Breathing techniques

Best tips for controlled breathing

Slugchaser

•5 years ago

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W1R3 abandoned ☹️

So, I’m a middle aged man who has been club cycling for the last few years and decided to start running 25 years after my last real runs following a back...

So, I’m a middle aged man who has been club cycling for the last few years and d...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W3 ✅ W4 😯 Learning so far!

I completed W3R3 this evening and it’s been quite a journey till now. I’ve learnt loads on this journey the last 3 weeks, have a read below, what are yours?...

I completed W3R3 this evening and it’s been quite a journey till now. I’ve learn...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 2

Almost at the end of week 3! Dreading the week 4 run I really hope I can actually so it! Anybody else finding it more enjoyable than they thought

Almost at the end of week 3! Dreading the week 4 run I really hope I can actuall...

Purplegnome

•5 years ago

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YAYYYYY

I’ve done w6r3!!!! Did it along the canal so a very flat run. But I did it...it was hard. Why is exercise so damn hard 🙄

I’ve done w6r3!!!! Did it along the canal so a very flat run. But I did it...it ...

madmother

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hi everyone

Just got the app. Gonna do my first step on Saturday. Any advice to keep motivated :) Hope everyone is okay.

Just got the app. Gonna do my first step on Saturday. Any advice to keep motivat...

Tcbob22j

•5 years ago

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App not working

I've read the posts about downloading the NHS podcasts. But the music they put on there is so annoying. Such a shame. I was loving the app.

I've read the posts about downloading the NHS podcasts. But the music they put o...

Hola2

•5 years ago

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App not working

Help!!!! Apps not working. It's so annoying. I've deleted it and re. installed it but still not working. Any ideas?

Help!!!! Apps not working. It's so annoying. I've deleted it and re. installed i...

Hola2

•5 years ago

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Ju-Ju week 2 Run 1 🙂

A quick (well quick for me 😂) 3k tonight as part of Ju-Ju plan! Happy with the time and a pain free right knee 🙌🙌, just got to work on the left now 🤦‍♂️!

A quick (well quick for me 😂) 3k tonight as part of Ju-Ju plan! Happy with the ...

Cfc55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 completed

Week 1 finished, amazing how much easier the 3rd run was. Starting week 2 tomorrow, I'm surprised how much I'm enjoying it.

Week 1 finished, amazing how much easier the 3rd run was. Starting week 2 tomorr...

PBanno

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Bring Back December!

Up here in the lakes we don’t have the best weather but tonight at our running club was the first warmish night - god it was hard! It’s like there is no air to...

Up here in the lakes we don’t have the best weather but tonight at our running c...

Zaza0309

Graduate•5 years ago

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I have only gone and done it!!!!!

I never thought I could run but here I am week 9 run 3 in the bag ( also completed this with Dolly dog) sooo chuffed with myself thankyou c25k

I never thought I could run but here I am week 9 run 3 in the bag ( also complet...

Booboo638

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - 10 minutes into run I lost Laura...

I had to set the timer on my watch while running - no stopping, so no cheating, and then turned on one of my playlists to help me through. I had decided to...

I had to set the timer on my watch while running - no stopping, so no cheating, ...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couchto5k and beyond

I completed the program a week ago. But am struggling to get past 4k any tips for increasing spead and distance.

I completed the program a week ago. But am struggling to get past 4k any tips f...

Shegoora

Graduate•5 years ago

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First consolidation week completed post C25K

This evening I completed my third 30 minute consolidation run since graduating from C25K. I found my first run on Sunday quite difficult but I don't know if...

This evening I completed my third 30 minute consolidation run since graduating f...

Medicinelady

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 ✅

I’ve just Finished the final run of week 1! Can’t lie... I’m slightly proud of myself right now!

I’ve just Finished the final run of week 1! Can’t lie... I’m slightly proud of m...

JadeyG

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Out with the old and in with the new!

New shoes!! I have needed new shoes for a long time. My old Asics are very worn out and a hole is appearing! Today I got some rather clean, shiny looking and...

New shoes!! I have needed new shoes for a long time. My old Asics are very worn...

skysue16

Graduate•5 years ago

18 Replies

W4R2 feeling good 😊

Starting to surprise myself, I am actually doing this and not feeling like I’m going to die from exhaustion 😂 it’s definitely getting easier and rather than...

Starting to surprise myself, I am actually doing this and not feeling like I’m g...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finally got past my nemesis- W3R2

This is my 3rd attempt at this and for a variety of reasons (some trivial, some serious) I have 3 times got as far as W3R1 and never made it to the next run....

This is my 3rd attempt at this and for a variety of reasons (some trivial, some ...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R3 bye bye walking!!!

Never thought I’d say it but I’m soooo glad the walking runs are over! Although tonight’s 25 minuter wasn’t easy it was easier than the last stop start! And if...

Never thought I’d say it but I’m soooo glad the walking runs are over! Although ...

Duggee

•5 years ago

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Week 8 completed

Final run of week 8 completed this morning, and such a difference than W8R2. Lovely morning, and everything just worked as it should. Even toxic 10 wasn't so...

Final run of week 8 completed this morning, and such a difference than W8R2. Lov...

rustywheels

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 2

Back to really enjoying the run 😀think that’s the last interval run and first 25 minute run this weekend. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement x

Back to really enjoying the run 😀think that’s the last interval run and first 2...

Stottygirl

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Going too fast

I love running because it hurts. Been running 20+years ago, over the fields for fun, or just to get in bed faster after hanging out the whole night with other...

I love running because it hurts. Been running 20+years ago, over the fields for ...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R3

Did a 30 length swim before work this morning, worked all day & I've just completed week 7 run 3, feeling good! 🏊‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Although I've ran 5k before, I've...

Did a 30 length swim before work this morning, worked all day & I've just comple...

clairer6873

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 Run 3 phew....

Well that's week 6 Run 3 in the bag, and according to Laura that makes me a runner I'm not so sure of it myself got overtaken by everybody in the local park,...

Well that's week 6 Run 3 in the bag, and according to Laura that makes me a runn...

Fuggs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just one more run to go!! Wk9 r2 done

I am soooo excited I can’t believe I have got this far, roll on Saturday!! What an amazing plan this is!!

I am soooo excited I can’t believe I have got this far, roll on Saturday!! What ...

stupendous82

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2019

Officially a runner!

Week 9 run 2

Back Strain Week 3

New route fired me up!

Breathing techniques

W1R3 abandoned ☹️

W3 ✅ W4 😯 Learning so far!

Week 3 run 2

YAYYYYY

Hi everyone

App not working

App not working

Ju-Ju week 2 Run 1 🙂

Week 1 completed

Bring Back December!

I have only gone and done it!!!!!

Week 7 Run 2 - 10 minutes into run I lost Laura...

Couchto5k and beyond

First consolidation week completed post C25K

Week 1 ✅

Out with the old and in with the new!

W4R2 feeling good 😊

Finally got past my nemesis- W3R2

W6R3 bye bye walking!!!

Week 8 completed

Week 6 run 2

Going too fast

W7R3

Week 6 Run 3 phew....

Just one more run to go!! Wk9 r2 done

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