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Haven’t changed the world but...

Wk6d1 done and just so chuffed! Found it ok and that is a pretty big deal for me - to say running/plodding is ‘ok’!!!

Wk6d1 done and just so chuffed! Found it ok and that is a pretty big deal for me...

Leosmit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ran another Wk2 by mistake

Thought we'd nailed a wk3. Were feeling so chuffed as well .. felt comfortable during runs so perhaps it's a good thing. Now Trying wk3 r1 Friday 🙄...

Thought we'd nailed a wk3. Were feeling so chuffed as well .. felt comfortabl...

Morgan007

•5 years ago

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Wk 1 R2 tick!

I did it! Week 1 R2 complete, I followed advice from the previous post, left it a day to recover, drank plenty of water. I really wasn’t in the mood about half...

I did it! Week 1 R2 complete, I followed advice from the previous post, left it ...

pinkfairydust10

•5 years ago

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Graduated!!!!! 🙌🏾

Tonight after weeks of hard graft & determination I’ve only gone and DONE IT!! 🙌🏾 Having never been a runner before. Next challenge is to build up my...

Tonight after weeks of hard graft & determination I’ve only gone and DONE IT!! �...

Aruba2020

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6R1

I found that really hard this evening. Week 6 run 1. Not sure if it was because I've not run for 9 days, or because I was without my hubby who usually comes...

I found that really hard this evening. Week 6 run 1. Not sure if it was because...

JeffingSG

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2 done

Another one down, hard work but no knee pain this morning. Pace was 8.40 per km which is about as slow as I think I can go. One more run then on to week 4...

Another one down, hard work but no knee pain this morning. Pace was 8.40 per km ...

Rigpig

Graduate•5 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk4 d2)

I'll start by saying I did it 👍 It was tough going towards the end though. The last three minute run was really hard on my calfs and I knew I still had a...

I'll start by saying I did it 👍 It was tough going towards the end though. Th...

Remikins

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee Pain

I’ve been doing very short intervals as I have been having medial knee pain on the right - so running 90secs & walking for either 1 min or 2 mins. I am doing...

I’ve been doing very short intervals as I have been having medial knee pain on t...

BBJackal

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Inspiration

I'm not really one for posting, but have been reading the messages every morning. They have been so useful. I've just got W9R3 to go on Friday and can't wait....

I'm not really one for posting, but have been reading the messages every morning...

oaprunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation done a runner 🏃‍♂️

Oh god I’m having a moment where I’m wondering why I’m doing this. I think it’s because I’m so busy this week that I feel like I haven’t got the time. I’m due...

Oh god I’m having a moment where I’m wondering why I’m doing this. I think it’s ...

SuzieMac

•5 years ago

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Week r 1

Week six run one done my Achilles is sore so no more running for me at least for a week ice rest pain killers 🤬😡😡😡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿gutted

Week six run one done my Achilles is sore so no more running for me at least for...

pete1212

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tummy bug

Agh. Just getting over a horrible tummy bug but I still don't feel good. Very tired and queasy so no desire to run yet. I will walk the dog just to get some...

Agh. Just getting over a horrible tummy bug but I still don't feel good. Very t...

Rungranny

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5, run 2 ✅

Just finished run 2 of week 5. Feel good and my pace/distance are increasing without realising it. Looking forward to the next one.......... I’ve had a wired...

Just finished run 2 of week 5. Feel good and my pace/distance are increasing wit...

Justexistin

•5 years ago

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Wk6 r3 finally done !

Can't actually believe I've just ran for 25 mins with no stopping 😊😊 I was so negative about this run telling myself there's no way I could do it even tho...

Can't actually believe I've just ran for 25 mins with no stopping 😊😊 I was so ...

JustChillin68

Graduate•5 years ago

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One month graduated

Did my one month graduated run this morning. Feel my distance and pace are ok. Hoping to work upto 10k.

Did my one month graduated run this morning. Feel my distance and pace are ok. H...

Womangolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another shoe question.....

Hello you experienced runners. Does anyone wear waterproof or Goretex trail shoes and if not, why? Thanks.

Hello you experienced runners. Does anyone wear waterproof or Goretex trail shoe...

apatsyf

Graduate•5 years ago

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W10R3 - keep on keeping on!

After 2 rest days I was well ready for yesterday’s run. I’m inching closer to reaching Victoria Park, my dream place to run (about 3km away). As it is I’m...

After 2 rest days I was well ready for yesterday’s run. I’m inching closer to re...

Sook2

Graduate•5 years ago

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C25k

For Akhtarmo

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee pain after my third run; normal or should I get it checked out?

I came across this community 2 days ago when I finished my third couch to 5k run and was experiencing considerable pain in both of my knees. It’s now been 2...

I came across this community 2 days ago when I finished my third couch to 5k run...

DaniJayne

•5 years ago

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Running with fibromyalgia

As my title says that I have fibromyalgia also i have spondylitis ibs irritable leg syndrome low vitamin d deficiency depression and anxiety and been put on a...

As my title says that I have fibromyalgia also i have spondylitis ibs irritable ...

Sweetie70

•5 years ago

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W9D1: I just ran 30 minutes for the first time in my life

...I'm just letting that sink in. I could write here about how the run was tough (and it was!) but I think I'm learning that you have good runs and bad runs...

...I'm just letting that sink in. I could write here about how the run was tough...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9 Run 3 SMASHED IIITTTTTT!!

I cannot believe it! 9 weeks, 3 runs every week, consistent, I'm so chuffed, got to 3.8k in 30 mins....I failed two runs but quickly got myself together, and...

I cannot believe it! 9 weeks, 3 runs every week, consistent, I'm so chuffed, go...

Love_to_lift

Graduate•5 years ago

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No running for me today.....

So I had planned for w5r2 at the gym after dropping kids to school but my youngest has been up most of the night with this dreaded sickness bug. It’s going to...

So I had planned for w5r2 at the gym after dropping kids to school but my younge...

CJMumma

Graduate•5 years ago

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We DID it!! Wk6 R3 DONE!!!

YAAAAYYYY!!! We DID it!! 25 mins run without a stop😁 Need to plan extension to route as we were still running when we passed our front door, so last 5 mins...

YAAAAYYYY!!! We DID it!! 25 mins run without a stop😁 Need to plan extension to ...

2flatfeet

Graduate•5 years ago

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Any one on STRAVA Please post

To have more encouragement online

Kenawey88

Graduate•5 years ago

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Grounded due to illness...

So this dreadful cold that everyone I know seems to have had got me last week. All week. I haven’t been so ill in ages. There is still some wheezing and...

So this dreadful cold that everyone I know seems to have had got me last week. A...

PrairieGirl71

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just completed Week 2

Hey Guys, Just started on the program so still a novice. Today was my last day of Week 2. Would like to thank the creator of the podcast. Just 2 questions 1....

Hey Guys, Just started on the program so still a novice. Today was my last day o...

Akhtarmo

•5 years ago

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Graduation

I finished the “Couch to 5K” running journey tonight. It’s funny – I got signed up for this damn fool escapade to support my eldest daughter in her efforts to...

I finished the “Couch to 5K” running journey tonight. It’s funny – I got signed ...

Kafooey

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 .. five runs left to the end (for now)

Happily made it through to run 2 of week 8.. remained injury free (so far) and lost a lot of weight and now eating Vegan.. a very positive few months, here’s...

Happily made it through to run 2 of week 8.. remained injury free (so far) and l...

Wildstrawberries

Graduate•5 years ago

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Getting back into running after a week’s break

Hi, I never thought I’d get into running and was really proud to get to week 7. However I’ve just taken a week off as I was getting some ankle pain, and a...

Hi, I never thought I’d get into running and was really proud to get to week 7. ...

Yvonne_Hunt

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2019

Haven’t changed the world but...

Ran another Wk2 by mistake

Wk 1 R2 tick!

Graduated!!!!! 🙌🏾

W6R1

W3R2 done

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk4 d2)

Knee Pain

Inspiration

Motivation done a runner 🏃‍♂️

Week r 1

Tummy bug

Week 5, run 2 ✅

Wk6 r3 finally done !

One month graduated

Another shoe question.....

W10R3 - keep on keeping on!

C25k

Knee pain after my third run; normal or should I get it checked out?

Running with fibromyalgia

W9D1: I just ran 30 minutes for the first time in my life

Wk9 Run 3 SMASHED IIITTTTTT!!

No running for me today.....

We DID it!! Wk6 R3 DONE!!!

Any one on STRAVA Please post

Grounded due to illness...

Just completed Week 2

Graduation

Week 8 .. five runs left to the end (for now)

Getting back into running after a week’s break

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