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-3 but no excuses

If ever there was a night to cry off it was tonight. But I wouldn’t listen to the inner devil telling me to just turn heating up and stay home so I got out for...

If ever there was a night to cry off it was tonight. But I wouldn’t listen to th...

Friedflamingo

•4 years ago

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New beginnings week 2!

Just starting week 2 ! It’s hard going but think there may be a runner in me somewhere! Slowly taking it one step at a time 🙈

Just starting week 2 ! It’s hard going but think there may be a runner in me som...

Dippyblonde

•4 years ago

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Wk5 R3 - I kicked Brian's butt

I wont lie, even though I've been looking forward to the challenge of running none stop for 20 minutes, I've been a tad anxious about it too. So i spent most...

I wont lie, even though I've been looking forward to the challenge of running no...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice please

Hi Looking for advice, started week 1 (decent running shoes). Did my 3rd trip out on week 1 last night and now have pain walking and my left knee is hot and...

Hi Looking for advice, started week 1 (decent running shoes). Did my 3rd trip o...

Vaccs

•4 years ago

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Sore Achilles - GP advice

I contacted my GP Surgery for advice - they have an online contact service called Askmygp. I explained about the long term nagging pain, and how it’s started...

I contacted my GP Surgery for advice - they have an online contact service calle...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Well, i hadn’t run for 5 days since the last run and I think that’s too long. Did it tho! Can anyone tell me if they follow a structured pattern of running?...

Well, i hadn’t run for 5 days since the last run and I think that’s too long. Di...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk3 d1)

So Monday morning after a nice, much needed weekend of rest, I started up the app.... Run for 3minutes??!! I was extremely interested to see if my body was...

So Monday morning after a nice, much needed weekend of rest, I started up the ap...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1

Well that was chilli run 🥶. Felt good and got through it quite well😀. Did find my left calf and leg seem bit stiffer. Anyone know why. ? Am I running more on...

Well that was chilli run 🥶. Felt good and got through it quite well😀. Did find...

Kg68

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1

First run of week 2 done and I’m surprised how easy it was, I slowed right down on the last run but didn’t stop and finished feeling great. Tip to anyone just...

First run of week 2 done and I’m surprised how easy it was, I slowed right down ...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r1

Week5 run1 done today went better than expected took a extra rest day due to bad ankle starting hurting when I got 2.5k into the run but still finished it...

Week5 run1 done today went better than expected took a extra rest day due to bad...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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CHANGING MY GAME

I slept really badly last night (even though I am on my holidays). So badly that I watched The Game Changers on Netflix at 4am and then had a good think about...

I slept really badly last night (even though I am on my holidays). So badly that...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1 🥵

I can’t believe I did it!! All weekend I’ve been dreading it and thinking I’d never manage the 5 mins runs.... the last 30 secs of the last 5 mins was hard but...

I can’t believe I did it!! All weekend I’ve been dreading it and thinking I’d ne...

CJMumma

Graduate•4 years ago

11 Replies

Perfect morning

Hi folks Good to have your feedback yesterday and it motivated me to go out at 7.10 on this stunningly beautiful morning. Two and a half times round my park...

Hi folks Good to have your feedback yesterday and it motivated me to go out at ...

Renee66

Graduate•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk2 d3)

Oh dear I was not up for that session. I felt rough, I was tired, it was cold and the darkest morning yet..... But I still went out and did it. Can't lie, it...

Oh dear I was not up for that session. I felt rough, I was tired, it was cold an...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heads up newbs!

I'm in Wk6 and I've think I've learnt a few lessons: 1. Run slowly! 2. Breath deeply through your mouth if you want too! 3. Take short steps. 4. Stand up...

I'm in Wk6 and I've think I've learnt a few lessons: 1. Run slowly! 2. Breath de...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Can't say goodbye

After my Take 2 post on Friday, having got back to W9 R2 for the second time I wasn't going to fail again! So.… very pleased with my shiny new Graduate...

After my Take 2 post on Friday, having got back to W9 R2 for the second time I w...

NetballKitty

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tall girl gear??

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations on tops that are longer than the norm for someone who's long in the back?! I've been making do with long vests (no...

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations on tops that are longer than the norm f...

rollyrol

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2... it got easier?

I am a bit surprised with today's run because physically it felt easier then the last two weeks. Even with two short uphill sections and wind blowing in my...

I am a bit surprised with today's run because physically it felt easier then the...

anijusia

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 7 run 1, tell me it gets easier!

Just finished week 7 run 1 and it was an absolute grind from start to finish. I did it without stopping but definitely slower than my last run and didn't ever...

Just finished week 7 run 1 and it was an absolute grind from start to finish. I ...

TheKurgan

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Drumpellier Parkrun Course

I went a brisk walk with a little running around the Saturday morning Drumpellier Parkrun course to check out if the course was a little short of the full 5...

I went a brisk walk with a little running around the Saturday morning Drumpellie...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

5 Replies

W7R1 and a sore Achilles.

Hi everybody, Had a nice slow run this morning. It was tough to start with, but eased off about half way through and got into a good rhythm. The last 5 mins...

Hi everybody, Had a nice slow run this morning. It was tough to start with, but...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

23 Replies

6.2

Busted!

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Done it!

Only graduated on a personal best! I can't believe it, I only went out this morning because the weather is so glorious. Proper chuffed!

Only graduated on a personal best! I can't believe it, I only went out this morn...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Getting there slowly

after taking the advice from all you guys, i am still running, doing 6.5k in 43mins. Might be abit slow but i am running non stop, so hopefully i should be...

after taking the advice from all you guys, i am still running, doing 6.5k in 43m...

Kitchenwonder

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week 9 run 1 - nearly there

After 11 weeks I'm at the final group of runs. Did the first week 9 run this morning and plan to do the next one on Wednesday. Managed the 5k in 35 minutes....

After 11 weeks I'm at the final group of runs. Did the first week 9 run this mor...

Fatboy1961

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Walk the talk

Hi can anyone recommend a good brisk walking app? In a similar format to Couch to 5 K, ie with a motivational mentor. I’m taking a break from running whilst I...

Hi can anyone recommend a good brisk walking app? In a similar format to Couch t...

Minimoke2

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Week2run1

I didn’t really feel like running today I’m full of a cold and just feel rubbish but I told myself I need to go so I did and I feel great now after my run...

I didn’t really feel like running today I’m full of a cold and just feel rubbish...

Sammy1345

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Wk5 R1 👍

Getting serious now, but enjoying the programme and the grumpy knee behaving well!! Onwards and upwards 🤞🏼 nemesis run getting closer (w7r3),but feeling...

Getting serious now, but enjoying the programme and the grumpy knee behaving wel...

Sydney7

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Mondays run and Mrs LeeU's Graduation.

Headed out today for Mrs LeeU's graduation run, after Saturday's epic 57 minute run she was feeling a little trepidation, would her legs be rested and ready or...

Headed out today for Mrs LeeU's graduation run, after Saturday's epic 57 minute ...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Second run...

Ah see this is where it starts to feel harder...legs have suddenly put on 3 stone each,at least, so to run with them feels like wading through custard. Still...

Ah see this is where it starts to feel harder...legs have suddenly put on 3 ston...

NoddyC

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

-3 but no excuses

New beginnings week 2!

Wk5 R3 - I kicked Brian's butt

Advice please

Sore Achilles - GP advice

Week 4 Run 1

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk3 d1)

W4R1

W2R1

W5r1

CHANGING MY GAME

W4R1 🥵

Perfect morning

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk2 d3)

Heads up newbs!

Can't say goodbye

Tall girl gear??

W9R2... it got easier?

Week 7 run 1, tell me it gets easier!

Drumpellier Parkrun Course

W7R1 and a sore Achilles.

6.2

Done it!

Getting there slowly

Week 9 run 1 - nearly there

Walk the talk

Week2run1

Wk5 R1 👍

Mondays run and Mrs LeeU's Graduation.

Second run...

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