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Well now I REALLY don’t understand VO2 Max!!

Well all the time I was trying to run faster and then further my VO2 went down and down Then I have 3 months off with a virus... and shuffle round starting...

Well all the time I was trying to run faster and then further my VO2 went down ...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3.1- cool runnings

No problems with the step up this week. A bit chilly out, but I was wrapped up well. Looking forward to Sunday...

No problems with the step up this week. A bit chilly out, but I was wrapped up w...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

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I HATE HILLS!!!

Ok so I’ve just done my final R3 of W4 and it was a definite 50/50 adventure. Flat is my friend and hills are not. It’s not Mt. Everest but it’s uphill, long...

Ok so I’ve just done my final R3 of W4 and it was a definite 50/50 adventure. Fl...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

I completed week 2 didn't think I could as went on my own as partner working so that was a big thing for me who is a bit weary of doing on my own as not...

I completed week 2 didn't think I could as went on my own as partner working so...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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Week 2 done 😍👍

Week 2 done 😍👍 it was harder than I thought but feeling proud. Week 3, 3 minutes of running don't feel I'm ready but #mindovermatter

Week 2 done 😍👍 it was harder than I thought but feeling proud. Week 3, 3 minut...

Secretfriend79

•4 years ago

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W3 R2 - picking up the pace

Went a wee bit faster on both the walk & run elements today to push myself a bit. Managed to get through all the stages ok, so will try that pace again on...

Went a wee bit faster on both the walk & run elements today to push myself a bit...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on home turf and one week of consolidation 🙂

Back in Auckland after a grueling journey which involved a very long haul flight and a nasty stomach bug of which I’ll speak no more! Needless to say I was...

Back in Auckland after a grueling journey which involved a very long haul flight...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 completed

Another street run.... starting to like it... week 4 completed tonight.... onwards and upwards....

Another street run.... starting to like it... week 4 completed tonight.... onwar...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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New shoes pic as promised Mig!

Looking forward to my first run in my new running trainers. Not a posh pair but in my budget and I’m happy with them :) Shoe porn just for you RunningMigster...

Looking forward to my first run in my new running trainers. Not a posh pair but ...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Tragic. That is all.

Today brought me to W2R1. Felt like I had a 10 ton weight wrapped around me and that I looked like a clumsy giraffe 🦒 my lungs were on fire and I don’t think...

Today brought me to W2R1. Felt like I had a 10 ton weight wrapped around me and ...

RubyFlame01

•4 years ago

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End of week 1

Well I did it! I made it to the end of week 1! The kids only managed day 1😂

Teener2

•4 years ago

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W3 R3

Smashed it and myself! Does anyone else get painful shins? 😳🙄

UBFittie

•4 years ago

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New trainers

After 10 years of good service it was time to hang up my Mizunos and as it is my birthday soon, my wife offered to buy me a new pair of trainers. They’re...

After 10 years of good service it was time to hang up my Mizunos and as it is my...

Bladerunner2049

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running in the rain ☔️💧

Really enjoyed running in the rain this morning. It’s funny how you start out thinking “I can’t possibly run outside in January, in the pouring rain with only...

Really enjoyed running in the rain this morning. It’s funny how you start out th...

sarah65

•4 years ago

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Map of where I run

How do I map my run. I’m not really tech savvy so easiest way please.

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still trying.

Completed week 3, run 1 but have tried twice to do run 2 and haven't managed a full 3 minutes on the final run. Been trying to work out if I've done anything...

Completed week 3, run 1 but have tried twice to do run 2 and haven't managed a f...

Jansey

•4 years ago

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Wk4 rn 2 completed

I felt so tired today after an anxiety attack yesterday, I didn’t sleep well either. I didn’t feel like I had any energy to run before I went and found the...

I felt so tired today after an anxiety attack yesterday, I didn’t sleep well eit...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 12

Plan was to attack my Nemesis hill Doris (named after inspiration from Mig 😂) but I wasn’t quite ready as needed to clear my head today so went for a...

Plan was to attack my Nemesis hill Doris (named after inspiration from Mig 😂) b...

Sham19

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 V2

Went out for this run yesterday afternoon. As I have now moved to part time working I no longer have to either early in the morning or before dinner in the...

Went out for this run yesterday afternoon. As I have now moved to part time work...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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A day late for my 3rd run W1 then my app keeps stopping then freezes altogether...

So I just carry on running and walking for around 20 minutes ... I’ll re-do run 3 tomorrow. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

So I just carry on running and walking for around 20 minutes ... I’ll re-do run ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Fantastic advice on here! Wk2 R1 done.....no hip pain whoop!

So glad I asked for some tips on here to help with stiff hips. I have put it into practise and wow what a difference. Thank you so much. Comfortably did the...

So glad I asked for some tips on here to help with stiff hips. I have put it int...

Brunsamarathon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running Shoe Porn

Hi everyone I LOVE TRAINERS ! There I said it, having a few pairs in the past(30ish) last year I decided to sell a few pairs I didn’t wear, I have whittled...

Hi everyone I LOVE TRAINERS ! There I said it, having a few pairs in the past...

Beerslurpa

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 - Better!

Well, as most of you predicted, this set went much better than the day 2 set... I even ran on for a minute or two after the last 3 minute run, just to prove to...

Well, as most of you predicted, this set went much better than the day 2 set... ...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

Complete week incentives-update

Complete week incentives-update Well I completed C25K in December, and I always treated myself to a “little something” to reward myself! My graduation...

Complete week incentives-update Well I completed C25K in December, and I always...

Beerslurpa

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

W3R2

So pleased can’t believe I’m running for 3 mins at a time! 🏃🏻‍♀️

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 complete!

I set the alarm for 6am, got straight out the door and after a few stretches started my warm up walk about 6.20, then came the rain!! I could have turned back...

I set the alarm for 6am, got straight out the door and after a few stretches sta...

JonnyBeGood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1. So pleased. Bit nervous about upping the running time next week but I’m up for the challenge! Thanks all for the...

Just finished my 3rd run of week 1. So pleased. Bit nervous about upping the run...

NewMich2020

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Plantar Fisciitis

Hi - New to the site! I have in recent years suffered with Plantar Fasciitis in both feet, having resulted in having steroid injections in right foot some...

Hi - New to the site! I have in recent years suffered with Plantar Fasciitis in ...

Kate77Star

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Giving it another go!!

So I started c25k back in summer repeated w3d1 about 10 times & then my running partner got an injury. We decided to give it another go and so started this...

So I started c25k back in summer repeated w3d1 about 10 times & then my running ...

BinkyLuc

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Running in the rain

Hey all, this morning, I was all geared up for doing my second run of week 5 when it was pouring rain. Anyone advice on what to wear I don’t want to get sick....

Hey all, this morning, I was all geared up for doing my second run of week 5 whe...

Newyorklondon

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Well now I REALLY don’t understand VO2 Max!!

Week 3.1- cool runnings

I HATE HILLS!!!

Week 2

Week 2 done 😍👍

W3 R2 - picking up the pace

Back on home turf and one week of consolidation 🙂

Week 4 completed

New shoes pic as promised Mig!

Tragic. That is all.

End of week 1

W3 R3

New trainers

Running in the rain ☔️💧

Map of where I run

Still trying.

Wk4 rn 2 completed

Consolidation run 12

Week 6 Run 1 V2

A day late for my 3rd run W1 then my app keeps stopping then freezes altogether...

Fantastic advice on here! Wk2 R1 done.....no hip pain whoop!

Running Shoe Porn

W3R3 - Better!

Complete week incentives-update

W3R2

Week 1 complete!

Week 1 done!

Plantar Fisciitis

Giving it another go!!

Running in the rain

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