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W4r2

W4 r2 Finally completed this run 😃 now on to R3 on Sunday

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Holiday struggles

I have stated wk9 run 1 whilst on holiday and due to the heat, I used a treadmill in the gym and I usually run outside - it was so difficult as I found it so...

I have stated wk9 run 1 whilst on holiday and due to the heat, I used a treadmil...

Emmajy

•5 years ago

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What's your improvement buster

I am wondering what everyones improvement buster is ... what exercise routine has most contributed to a faster time? This is my weekly routine ... - A 7 km run...

I am wondering what everyones improvement buster is ... what exercise routine ha...

martinhermanus

•5 years ago

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1st run

Clive bradford just done my first run by the canal to a bit of push to start but glad i did.

Clive bradford just done my first run by the canal to a bit of push to start but...

Cpb1

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Despite my anxieties about this one I’m currently on my way to give it a go...I’ll report back later. 😬😬😬

Despite my anxieties about this one I’m currently on my way to give it a go...I’...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 ✅

I honestly can’t believe I’ve just managed to complete my first week 4 run. The last 5 minutes was the nearly the end of me I think. That was so so hard but...

I honestly can’t believe I’ve just managed to complete my first week 4 run. The ...

Dani1201

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1 Worried but I did it!

I was really worried about moving on from week 3 as it seemed such a bit jump. I repeated week 3 as initially I really struggled with 3 minutes. So today I...

I was really worried about moving on from week 3 as it seemed such a bit jump. I...

Lollx23

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tips for running uphill for a Week 8 plodder

I've just completed my first run of week 8. Dead chuffed with a glowing face to show for it. I can't say I find the runs easy but I'm managing to plod my way...

I've just completed my first run of week 8. Dead chuffed with a glowing face to ...

Redblackhorse

Graduate•5 years ago

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3rdweek run1

So just done my 1st run in week 3 and found it a killer to be fair. The last 3 min jog was the longest 3mins of my life lol. Saying that really looking forward...

So just done my 1st run in week 3 and found it a killer to be fair. The last 3 m...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W5R1 - Happy!

Hurrah, w5r1 just done & a big smile on my face when Laura told me I'd done my last run & onto cool down walk. I do find it 75% easier first thing in the...

Hurrah, w5r1 just done & a big smile on my face when Laura told me I'd done my l...

Chicken55yrs

Graduate•5 years ago

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couch to 5 k again

I'm back on it. week one again but feeling positive x

windyjine

•5 years ago

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Runderwear?!

Morning all. I’ve just seen an add for Runderwear, is this a genuine thing? I’ve checked the website out and the look like pretty good quality. £25 for a pair...

Morning all. I’ve just seen an add for Runderwear, is this a genuine thing? I’ve...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Injury stops running...advice?

I have a pulled muscle in my ribs which isn't dramatic but I don't feel up to more than strolling and not even much of that. Hope by next week it will be...

I have a pulled muscle in my ribs which isn't dramatic but I don't feel up to mo...

Jinny59

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thank u

Everyone’s words of advice and support really have boosted my confidence and encouraged me to just enjoy every part of this running journey. Thank u guys n...

Everyone’s words of advice and support really have boosted my confidence and enc...

FridaK

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 Completed! 🏃🏻‍♀️

Just returned from W7 R3! Very pleased to have completed this week and proud of myself. Week 8 starts on Monday and just keep telling myself it’s just an extra...

Just returned from W7 R3! Very pleased to have completed this week and proud of ...

bexcrowe

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Done

So, that's week 2 out of the door and off down the street. After W2R2's slow start this run couldn't have been any different, unless I'm away working, I never...

So, that's week 2 out of the door and off down the street. After W2R2's slow sta...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Motivation

So didn’t want to go this morning , i’m Usually a little more upbeat maybe tough working week and stress hasn’t helped but as always glad I went just took my...

So didn’t want to go this morning , i’m Usually a little more upbeat maybe tough...

Cuig1975

•5 years ago

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Legs hurting

I’m coming to the end of week 4 but find that my legs are hurting at the back. Any advice?

I’m coming to the end of week 4 but find that my legs are hurting at the back. A...

Pink278

•5 years ago

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Wk 5 R3

I did it and I am smiling Away with friends and half bottle wine last night but I have done it! Feeling pleased with self! It was a sea front run I think the...

I did it and I am smiling Away with friends and half bottle wine last night but ...

Oncefit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Returning to plan

Hi was at week 6 on the plan but had to stop due to an operation I’m 6 weeks post op & going to start back for my first run today not sure where I should...

Hi was at week 6 on the plan but had to stop due to an operation I’m 6 weeks pos...

Jpf1

•5 years ago

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W5R3..... I’ve only gone and done it!!

Thrilled to pieces with myself, the 3rd run in week 5 is quite the jump & I was doubting my ability to complete it, but I did and I’m sooo happy. The weather...

Thrilled to pieces with myself, the 3rd run in week 5 is quite the jump & I was...

ArnoldAx

Graduate•5 years ago

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Oh well push me on the right direction and call me a runner

I did it! I did it! Week 9 run 3. I mean. 9 weeks ago I could run for 60 seconds but now it’s 30! So much love for this site and for all people on it. Each...

I did it! I did it! Week 9 run 3. I mean. 9 weeks ago I could run for 60 seconds...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sydney Parkrun fabulous location - terrible run

I am very lucky to have to come to work in Sydney this week. Thought it would be rude not to stay on for the weekend! I decided to do the Sydney Parkrun. I am...

I am very lucky to have to come to work in Sydney this week. Thought it would be...

Fabat50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Crippled by shin splints

So I’ve been doing couch to 5k for around 8 weeks now, I’m currently on week four (progressing at my own pace). So the first couple of weeks my shins were...

So I’ve been doing couch to 5k for around 8 weeks now, I’m currently on week fou...

Probablythetruth

•5 years ago

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Week 3 done!

Not nervous at all about week 4... (Lying to myself) But it's the good kind of nervous! It's happened to me every single run, but once it's started I have...

Not nervous at all about week 4... (Lying to myself) But it's the good kind of n...

2718281

Graduate•5 years ago

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Swollen ankle

Onto week seven and have been managing quite well. Achy legs at times from it but nothing much. However after my last run my left ankle on the outer side...

Onto week seven and have been managing quite well. Achy legs at times from it bu...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Interesting evening......

Goodness what an eventful run tonight....started with bunnies- loads of them- super cute. Then bugs -loads of them - not so cute. Then on to the beach.......

Goodness what an eventful run tonight....started with bunnies- loads of them- su...

Huffinpuffer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yey good news😀

Although my ankle swelling is reducing the stiffness is still there but relieved by regular stretching. I am unable to completely rest so have been walking...

Although my ankle swelling is reducing the stiffness is still there but relieved...

Shoot

•5 years ago

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Hi!

Hi I'm new to running and being healthy in general. I'm doing this to lose weight and reverse my health problem. Edit. I do slimming world so just doing this...

Hi I'm new to running and being healthy in general. I'm doing this to lose weigh...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done

So I’ve done it I’ve really enjoyed running again I’m going to be carrying on running 3 times a week for 30 mins I’ve also lost 1 stone and 7lbs

So I’ve done it I’ve really enjoyed running again I’m going to be carrying on ru...

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

34 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

W4r2

Holiday struggles

What's your improvement buster

1st run

Week 5 run 3

Week 4 Run 1 ✅

W4R1 Worried but I did it!

Tips for running uphill for a Week 8 plodder

3rdweek run1

W5R1 - Happy!

couch to 5 k again

Runderwear?!

Injury stops running...advice?

Thank u

Week 7 Completed! 🏃🏻‍♀️

Week 2 Done

Motivation

Legs hurting

Wk 5 R3

Returning to plan

W5R3..... I’ve only gone and done it!!

Oh well push me on the right direction and call me a runner

Sydney Parkrun fabulous location - terrible run

Crippled by shin splints

Week 3 done!

Swollen ankle

Interesting evening......

Yey good news😀

Hi!

Week 9 run 3 done

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