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First run in the rain

Help! Need to get in my wk2 run1 this morning but it’s raining and really not looking forward to running in the rain 🥴🥴 Any tips?

Help! Need to get in my wk2 run1 this morning but it’s raining and really not lo...

JulieMae

•5 years ago

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wake up

just finished w1run2. hardest thing is wake up early. how do you do it? run was fine, i think i will start to find it hard at w3 as i already cycle to work...

just finished w1run2. hardest thing is wake up early. how do you do it? run was ...

runeli

•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Well despite the best efforts of the man flu to scupper my progress just completed run2 of week 5 and it’s obvious the run bunnies are back on side, I felt...

Well despite the best efforts of the man flu to scupper my progress just complet...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation 6: Wet

Good morning. Just back from a fairly wet run. It has rained on and off for three days, so the paths were slippery and there were hundreds of slugs and snails...

Good morning. Just back from a fairly wet run. It has rained on and off for thr...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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The ends in sight

I started this journey on New Year's Eve. It's taken me longer than the nine week, there's been illness, injuries & holidays, but I've stuck with it. Just...

I started this journey on New Year's Eve. It's taken me longer than the nine wee...

Beginner-with-dog

Graduate•5 years ago

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Day 3 run 2

Got up 5.45 as know have 3 hours in a car and 8 hours meeting feeling real proud ☺️

Got up 5.45 as know have 3 hours in a car and 8 hours meeting feeling real proud...

AmandaJGarrett

•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 completed, I is a bit wet!

What kind of dark magic is this program?? I’ve just run a total of 16 minutes.... I cannot cannot cannot believe it. I’m a big bird and it’s not easy but it’s...

What kind of dark magic is this program?? I’ve just run a total of 16 minutes......

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1, I did it!!

Very nervous about this run, nearly got back into my bed but wow I did it. I didn’t even have to slow the treadmill down which I thought I would. I am in shock...

Very nervous about this run, nearly got back into my bed but wow I did it. I did...

getfit2345

Graduate•5 years ago

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Almost there!

I am in week 8, got run 3 to do. My sister and brother in law are keen runners but I had NEVER run - even at school I couldn’t do it. I have struggled a few...

I am in week 8, got run 3 to do. My sister and brother in law are keen runners ...

Hazel10

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 has arrived

Ok I did it- it was harder than I expected but I think I know why - not enough time left between last meal and the run- made me very sluggish or should I say...

Ok I did it- it was harder than I expected but I think I know why - not enough t...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tomorrow......

1. I hate the rain and am a wimp 😂 2. I am having worrying thoughts about this Achilles ache and a previous calf rupture from doing nothing! Making it happen...

1. I hate the rain and am a wimp 😂 2. I am having worrying thoughts about this ...

getfit50

•5 years ago

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Brooks running shoes

I wore my Brooks Revel 2 shoes for the first time this evening, and I was dismayed that they didn’t feel very secure on wet ground. I felt I had to be extra...

I wore my Brooks Revel 2 shoes for the first time this evening, and I was dismay...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

36 Replies

New to all this!

Hi all, Just wanted to say I just completed run one of my first week. It’s the first time I’ve run in years but fitness and health levels meant I decided to...

Hi all, Just wanted to say I just completed run one of my first week. It’s the ...

Hufflepuffandproud

•5 years ago

27 Replies

my first post 30 min run

so happy, just done my first 32 min run tonight without the trainer and just me, my fitbit and my brilliant ipod choosing the soundtrack to running in the...

so happy, just done my first 32 min run tonight without the trainer and just me,...

Molint

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shed a little tear

I'm sure this is pathetic but I did week 4 tonight after all my dreading last week and when hubby said well done I burst out crying!! Thing is he runs...

I'm sure this is pathetic but I did week 4 tonight after all my dreading last we...

AJ31

•5 years ago

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First run in the rain

Well I completed the last of the 25 minute runs in a rain storm. I must say it was certainly interesting and has taught me that laughing and running is a good...

Well I completed the last of the 25 minute runs in a rain storm. I must say it w...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Serendipity

Having said to many of my VRBs "no I have no intention of running further than 5k" I have just signed up to juju's plan starting 17th June. 🤦‍♀️ By happy...

Having said to many of my VRBs "no I have no intention of running further than 5...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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What a miserable day to run!!

I missed my run yesterday because I moved house and drove my motorbike down from Liverpool to Staines instead. Started my first day in my new job today and...

I missed my run yesterday because I moved house and drove my motorbike down from...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to couch to 5k, just started run 1 week 2!

Hi, I have just started last week couch to 5k. I have just done week 2 run 1 in the pouring rain. I really want to lose weight and feel healthier as I weigh...

Hi, I have just started last week couch to 5k. I have just done week 2 run 1 in ...

TaraBurbidge

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Graduated Couch to 5K but not running 5K yet!!

Hi all, I'm after some advice. I recently graduated Couch to 5k and am pleased as punch, however I've not managed to actually run 5k yet. I'm managing about...

Hi all, I'm after some advice. I recently graduated Couch to 5k and am pleased a...

Katiebrown4

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

Week 3 complete.. So disappointed

I’ve been struggling with my knees/ shin splints? 🤔 for a week now and been pushing through but today I completed w3r3 and I’m in agony. I know I need to let...

I’ve been struggling with my knees/ shin splints? 🤔 for a week now and been pus...

TeeBedders

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

A birthday run...and what a run!

It’s my birthday today. If you’d told me 6 weeks ago that I’d be out running in the pouring rain...and loving it...on my birthday...I’d have told you where to...

It’s my birthday today. If you’d told me 6 weeks ago that I’d be out running in ...

FormerAthleteNowMum

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Disaster strikes my C25K 😱

For some unknown reason I have done some serious damage to my ankle, all was going well I completed the first run of week 4. We went for a lovely walk around...

For some unknown reason I have done some serious damage to my ankle, all was goi...

Toastedteacake1

•5 years ago

4 Replies

One step closer

Wk2 Run1 completed despite the ☔️ still managed to get out & do my best feeling on top of the world 🤗

Wk2 Run1 completed despite the ☔️ still managed to get out & do my best feeling ...

Roughdiamond01

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Back on it!

Haven’t been out for a week - work, children, life in general got in the way! So pleased that I got out again today and managed a 32-minute 4K run. I am...

Haven’t been out for a week - work, children, life in general got in the way! So...

smcl2212

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

W5 smashed!

This is my first post here so - hello! Week 5 had me feeling most skeptical when I ‘cheated’ looking at what was to come when I started C25K. No way could I...

This is my first post here so - hello! Week 5 had me feeling most skeptical whe...

JordanUK

•5 years ago

10 Replies

W7 r3 done.

Chucked myself out in the rain, so pleased I did,had a fantastic 25minute run. So refreshing running in the rain, highly recommended. Start w8 r1 on...

Chucked myself out in the rain, so pleased I did,had a fantastic 25minute run. S...

Newrunner52

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Yipeeeeee!

Hurray. I've just completed week 9 run 3. I've done it!! Unbelievable. It feels amazing. I never thought I'd be able to run for 30 minutes! Maybe I should buy...

Hurray. I've just completed week 9 run 3. I've done it!! Unbelievable. It feels ...

Cantstopmenow

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Week 8 run 1 complete

Enjoyed another great run. Tried yet another route in a different area of Windsor Great Park, so I was distracted getting ‘lost’ and didn’t really notice the...

Enjoyed another great run. Tried yet another route in a different area of Winds...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

W7r1 Not feeling it... Caution! Long read!

Well. Where do I start? I was really dreading going out today, as I’d had about four hours sleep last night, due to a family crisis. Needless to say, I’ve been...

Well. Where do I start? I was really dreading going out today, as I’d had about ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2019

First run in the rain

wake up

Week 5 run 2

Consolidation 6: Wet

The ends in sight

Day 3 run 2

Week 4 Run 1 completed, I is a bit wet!

Week 4 run 1, I did it!!

Almost there!

Week 2 has arrived

Tomorrow......

Brooks running shoes

New to all this!

my first post 30 min run

Shed a little tear

First run in the rain

Serendipity

What a miserable day to run!!

New to couch to 5k, just started run 1 week 2!

Graduated Couch to 5K but not running 5K yet!!

Week 3 complete.. So disappointed

A birthday run...and what a run!

Disaster strikes my C25K 😱

One step closer

Back on it!

W5 smashed!

W7 r3 done.

Yipeeeeee!

Week 8 run 1 complete

W7r1 Not feeling it... Caution! Long read!

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