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W3R3 done

Well that’s another week over, yay!! I’m embracing my inner snail for getting me this far. Let the fun of week 4 begin on Monday 🏃‍♀️🐌❤️

Well that’s another week over, yay!! I’m embracing my inner snail for getting m...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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Checking in -W1R3

Just checking in - run 3 of the first week done! It felt harder than my Wednesday run, but HR was better, and a better pace. Haven’t decided yet but I might...

Just checking in - run 3 of the first week done! It felt harder than my Wednesda...

DrBunny

•5 years ago

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Week 4 is done!

Very pleased to share that I completed week 4. I cannot believe I now run 16' and more than I walk! Let's move on to week 5 now and see how I get on. Happy...

Very pleased to share that I completed week 4. I cannot believe I now run 16' an...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5r3

Yayyyyyyy! Did it! All best intentions of getting up early and doing the run before it got hot failed. Was sooooo sooooo nervous about this run but I just...

Yayyyyyyy! Did it! All best intentions of getting up early and doing the run be...

Topcat09

Graduate•5 years ago

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loving Laura

so now I've moved on from my buddy, old pal Michael Johnson ive made friends with Laura on the stepping stone podcast. wow I didn't know I had it in me to keep...

so now I've moved on from my buddy, old pal Michael Johnson ive made friends wit...

speedylol

Graduate•5 years ago

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Injured 😱

I was in my W9R1 and then playing tennis 2 weeks ago I got injured in my calf. It was just the muscle and now I can still feel it a bit but it is much better....

I was in my W9R1 and then playing tennis 2 weeks ago I got injured in my calf. ...

I_can

•5 years ago

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A little behind schedule but I did it! 9/3 complete!

After resting my ankle for a week I couldn't stand it any longer and risked a run this morning - what a glorious morning for it by the way - and was pleasantly...

After resting my ankle for a week I couldn't stand it any longer and risked a ru...

NotoriousGRB

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

My eyes nearly popped out when I saw 20 mins! It was the best feeling afterwards. I took it slow, tried to look around and think about other things. I really...

My eyes nearly popped out when I saw 20 mins! It was the best feeling afterwards...

MichelleS1963

•5 years ago

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Fall back a week

I am stalling in week 7 😞 so I am going back to week 6. I have done two 25minute runs but today only did 13/14 minutes again. The time before I did 20minutes...

I am stalling in week 7 😞 so I am going back to week 6. I have done two 25minut...

Matthew1990

•5 years ago

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C25K run at the Olympic Park

I have signed up for this run in two weeks time. I graduated 3 weeks ago and have done consolidation runs. I still only manage just under 4K. I need to...

I have signed up for this run in two weeks time. I graduated 3 weeks ago and hav...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

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Long run: up hill and down dale

Decided to run (more or less) straight from my front door this morning, instead of the back door. This meant I ran a substantial amount of pavement before...

Decided to run (more or less) straight from my front door this morning, instead ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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I am wondering how long it will take to be able to start again

I went out on Monday for my final run on week 2. I started to run but had to stop straight away due to the excruciating pain in my lower back; Each time my...

I went out on Monday for my final run on week 2. I started to run but had to sto...

PoppetPandy

•5 years ago

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WK9 R3!!!

Done and dusted , and now I class myself as a runner 😁😁. It's been a ace journey through all the weeks and it's been so good to hear advice and support off...

Done and dusted , and now I class myself as a runner 😁😁. It's been a ace journ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Post graduation- week 1

So after the euphoria of finally graduating last week, this week has been a total nightmare. I went along to my running club on Monday night desperate to do a...

So after the euphoria of finally graduating last week, this week has been a tota...

Nhsmags

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling great!

Just done week 5 run 3, was very apprehensive but it was actually really good! Breathing settled more easily and everything just ‘flowed’. Looking forward to...

Just done week 5 run 3, was very apprehensive but it was actually really good! ...

Vonb

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 run 3

Bit naughty and ran the extra 2 mins to get to 30 mins, and to break the 5K I’m sooooo happy right now 🤪🤘🤪🤘

Bit naughty and ran the extra 2 mins to get to 30 mins, and to break the 5K I’m ...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Whoo!

I think I just graduated 🤩 haven’t got any inspirational stories (litterally just came back from running which doesn’t help 😂) but wanted you lot, most...

I think I just graduated 🤩 haven’t got any inspirational stories (litterally ju...

Mause

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feel like giving up 😢

So this is the second time now of failing to complete W9r1. The first time I managed 20 mins but today only 10. I have walked home in tears. Ignored another...

So this is the second time now of failing to complete W9r1. The first time I man...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3

Ok so not the best in that my route had an incline and I just couldn't keep up with Michael. However I covered near 4 miles and kept moving.

Ok so not the best in that my route had an incline and I just couldn't keep up w...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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Excited

I never thought these words would come out my mouth ever. But I am looking forward to w6 r1 tonight. I think I am sti on a high from doing w5r3 on Weds and not...

I never thought these words would come out my mouth ever. But I am looking forwa...

Teddyboo52

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

Not sure why but this one was much tougher for me. Breathing went a little shallower during the second 10 minutes session and I was glad when it was over. Like...

Not sure why but this one was much tougher for me. Breathing went a little shall...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Done it!!! Wk9R3

It’s party time 🥳 Just finished my final run of the programme. Not quite 5k in 30 mins but not too far away. I was so wanting to do it in 30 mins but the last...

It’s party time 🥳 Just finished my final run of the programme. Not quite 5k in ...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Jumped a week’s run by mistake 🙄

So I rolled out of bed this morning, fairly motivated but clearly still sleepy, thought I’d selected W2R1 as just finished W1 somehow I managed to select W3R1...

So I rolled out of bed this morning, fairly motivated but clearly still sleepy, ...

Katz100

•5 years ago

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An Ode on Completing Week 9 Run 3 - Yay!!!!!!!!!

Now I’m no Paula Radcliffe And I know I ‘m no Sir Mo I have it seems perfected The art of running slow But hey it doesn’t matter And instead I will rejoice...

Now I’m no Paula Radcliffe And I know I ‘m no Sir Mo I have it seems perfected ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tried shorter and faster

So aware today is last pre puppy day decided to see if I could go much faster if I cut the distance (3.58km). Quite an uphill downhill uphill route but turns...

So aware today is last pre puppy day decided to see if I could go much faster if...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Anti blister socks

Good morning. I notice my feet are starting to rub when I walk long distance, (on the ball of my foot and under my big toe) which will then affect my run days....

Good morning. I notice my feet are starting to rub when I walk long distance, (o...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

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First ever run done!

Always said I dont run, I cant run. But tonight I did run, first time ever. Am a sweaty mess but I did it and that feels good.

Always said I dont run, I cant run. But tonight I did run, first time ever. Am a...

Sonyabr

•5 years ago

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Week 1 down just keep running

Week one done. Off to California for 3 weeks on Saturday. Hope to continue running while there. Will try and eat healthy food too 😁

Week one done. Off to California for 3 weeks on Saturday. Hope to continue runni...

georges6464

•5 years ago

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Nike Run Club ... nice relaxed run

Still can't find my way round the Nike Run Club app, tried to find the one with fartlets to help me with my speed.... but ended up on a 22 minute "Recovery...

Still can't find my way round the Nike Run Club app, tried to find the one with ...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

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Tracking My Run On The App

I have just started Week 1 Run 1 and downloaded the app and input my details, I thought I would be able to track my running route through the app but I can't...

I have just started Week 1 Run 1 and downloaded the app and input my details, I ...

mes2410

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

W3R3 done

Checking in -W1R3

Week 4 is done!

Wk5r3

loving Laura

Injured 😱

A little behind schedule but I did it! 9/3 complete!

Week 5 run 3

Fall back a week

C25K run at the Olympic Park

Long run: up hill and down dale

I am wondering how long it will take to be able to start again

WK9 R3!!!

Post graduation- week 1

Feeling great!

Week 8 run 3

Whoo!

Feel like giving up 😢

W2R3

Excited

Week 6 Run 2

Done it!!! Wk9R3

Jumped a week’s run by mistake 🙄

An Ode on Completing Week 9 Run 3 - Yay!!!!!!!!!

Tried shorter and faster

Anti blister socks

First ever run done!

Week 1 down just keep running

Nike Run Club ... nice relaxed run

Tracking My Run On The App

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