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Help with Week 6 Run 3 - It seems too scary!!

Hi Can anyone help? I'm stuck on Wk6 run3, I just can't start it, it seems way too scary! I've now done wk 6 runs 1 & 2 twice as run 2 nearly kills me I can't...

Hi Can anyone help? I'm stuck on Wk6 run3, I just can't start it, it seems way t...

Breezy1967

•5 years ago

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W8R1 - Parkrun

I did it!! Parkrun this morning for W8R1. I didn't want to set a good time, just wanted to finish in under 45mins. Did it in 41mins. I did my warm up prior to...

I did it!! Parkrun this morning for W8R1. I didn't want to set a good time, just...

Burl337

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r1, its cooler

It was so much easier to run today, no blazing sun. Discovered that music makes me run better, I tried a podcast, but I slowed down, listening rather than just...

It was so much easier to run today, no blazing sun. Discovered that music makes ...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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First PR

Wow, what an experience! So many colours, so many smiles, such an invigorating morning event! And of course, the new PB on my side. A bit confused at the end,...

Wow, what an experience! So many colours, so many smiles, such an invigorating m...

Tony1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun #5

Well, after a week on the Injury Couch, it felt amazing to get my kit on and make it to Parkrun this morning. I really wanted to beat my pb of 41.09 and I...

Well, after a week on the Injury Couch, it felt amazing to get my kit on and mak...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running up a hill....

Just completed w6r3 and when I measured the run I only did 3.5km. However hoping that I am so slow as the elevation was 165ft - is this ok? Or do I need to...

Just completed w6r3 and when I measured the run I only did 3.5km. However hopin...

Nashlett

•5 years ago

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Finished week 1 :)

Week 1 complete, feeling good, big thanks to my Wife for her encouragement and all the positive messages on here to, now looking forward to week 2 :)

Week 1 complete, feeling good, big thanks to my Wife for her encouragement and a...

ShaunT1968

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Parkrun 2

Parkrun this week was a lot more enjoyable, I ran with a friend for the first time which was nice and knowing the course certainly helped. The hills and sand...

Parkrun this week was a lot more enjoyable, I ran with a friend for the first ti...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

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Shocked!!

Just completed week 7 and can’t believe I can now run 25 minutes without stopping!!! Also shaved 1.19 off my split time 🙌🏃‍♀️

Just completed week 7 and can’t believe I can now run 25 minutes without stoppin...

Qvisty

Graduate•5 years ago

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16 minute run today

First run back after having Shingles - set out optimistically for Week 8 Run 3 🏃‍♀️ and managed half of it before realising I would have to stop. Knew I...

First run back after having Shingles - set out optimistically for Week 8 Run 3 �...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1

Well that’s me completed week 1. Feeling good and I’m now having a couple of days rest before starting week 2. Well I say rest, start back work on Monday from...

Well that’s me completed week 1. Feeling good and I’m now having a couple of day...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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8.5 min jog

Good morning. Today should have been my day of rest but I had planned to walk anyway. I walked up a steady incline to the top of the road and had a hare...

Good morning. Today should have been my day of rest but I had planned to walk an...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - I did it! I did it!

I decided to go for the run in the morning so that I don't overthink during the day and ... I did it! I did go slow but still managed a pace of 7'/k including...

I decided to go for the run in the morning so that I don't overthink during the ...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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Whoop whoop week 5 done!

Was feeling nervous about this week, especially run 3, but I did it! The first 5 minutes were the hardest mentally, but after that it was fine. I never thought...

Was feeling nervous about this week, especially run 3, but I did it! The first 5...

Ksh83

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted!

I've not really enjoyed this week if I'm honest. Each run has been a real mental challenge to get through but I'm glad I did it and as usual I felt like a...

I've not really enjoyed this week if I'm honest. Each run has been a real menta...

philevans68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - Broken!

Got home last night about 11, woke up at 5:30 but decided to doze until 7, seven came and up I got. Headed downstairs, fished the smelly running gear out of...

Got home last night about 11, woke up at 5:30 but decided to doze until 7, seven...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done 💪

I completed run 1 of week 8 yesterday and left really good - even if my headphones did pack up just after half way I was able to keep focused and knew roughly...

I completed run 1 of week 8 yesterday and left really good - even if my headphon...

TTRunner

•5 years ago

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😁😁😁😁😁😁 I only went and did it didn't I.

Graduation run this morning 😁🎉 a 30 minute miracle! When Michael said five minutes left I started grinning like the Cheshire cat 🙀 28th April I started off...

Graduation run this morning 😁🎉 a 30 minute miracle! When Michael said five min...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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How do I get back into running?

I haven’t run for 5 weeks, how do go about getting back to running 5K please.

Custard66

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mornin campers Week 8 Run 2 ✅

Lovely run this morning and when Jo said time up although I was tired I could have done a bit more but TTP!! Bit disappointed looking at pace... why do I do...

Lovely run this morning and when Jo said time up although I was tired I could ha...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ive only gone and graduated!

Hi I’m Frida K and I completed my 3rd run of week 9 last night! I feel so v proud of myself and still can’t quite believe it. 😊5km in just under 32 mins and...

Hi I’m Frida K and I completed my 3rd run of week 9 last night! I feel so v prou...

FridaK

•5 years ago

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WEEK 5 RUN 2 This morning

Hi guys. I've been feeling proud of myself. I've not been jogging since i was 16. i'm now 53, overweight and diabetic so i decided to do this to help me get...

Hi guys. I've been feeling proud of myself. I've not been jogging since i was 16...

FLEDGE53

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Tonight I went for it

27th consolidation run tonight with Laura. Felt good ran a little later than usual. Managed my 3rd fastest 5k a little disappointed as was going really well....

27th consolidation run tonight with Laura. Felt good ran a little later than usu...

Papillon17

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 tomorrow

and I have hurty knees. Not sharp, stabbing hurty, but achy and slightly weak "I might give out under you" hurty. I intend to run; it's the 'solo' run as the...

and I have hurty knees. Not sharp, stabbing hurty, but achy and slightly weak "I...

newrunnerchorlton

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Consolidation run 6 🥵

Yep, you guessed it. It was hot and hard work. Yesterday, after hauling sacks of Horticultural grit about, and moving heavy terracotta pots that I had...

Yep, you guessed it. It was hot and hard work. Yesterday, after hauling sacks ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1

I have graduated twice before, starting over yet again after several life roadblocks. This time I have felt the week-five-dread more than in the past - But,...

I have graduated twice before, starting over yet again after several life roadbl...

Maud42

Graduate•5 years ago

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Blisters

Just completed w6 r3 today and have been a pair of cheap old trainers I had but I’ve started to get blisters. Does this mean it’s time to get a pair of running...

Just completed w6 r3 today and have been a pair of cheap old trainers I had but ...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 r3

Omg omg how amazing was that I feel incredible. Me running for 25 minutes would never have done it before c25k. 🏃😊😊😊😊😊😊

Omg omg how amazing was that I feel incredible. Me running for 25 minutes would...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

15 Replies

Run and gym today

Decided to swap it around today. Done a 4k run 21mins 5.23 /km pace 1st then went straight into gym workout (chest & shoulders) I lao decided to lift a bit...

Decided to swap it around today. Done a 4k run 21mins 5.23 /km pace 1st then wen...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

W6R3 smashed it

Just saying 😃

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Help with Week 6 Run 3 - It seems too scary!!

W8R1 - Parkrun

W8r1, its cooler

First PR

Parkrun #5

Running up a hill....

Finished week 1 :)

Parkrun 2

Shocked!!

16 minute run today

Week 1

8.5 min jog

Week 5 Run 3 - I did it! I did it!

Whoop whoop week 5 done!

Week 8 done and dusted!

Week 9 Run 3 - Broken!

Week 8 run 1 done 💪

😁😁😁😁😁😁 I only went and did it didn't I.

How do I get back into running?

Mornin campers Week 8 Run 2 ✅

Ive only gone and graduated!

WEEK 5 RUN 2 This morning

Tonight I went for it

Week 2 run 3 tomorrow

Consolidation run 6 🥵

Week 5 Day 1

Blisters

W6 r3

Run and gym today

W6R3 smashed it

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