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Better late than never?

Well, 2 years since I said I was gonna start this, I only just did, competing W2R3 this evening. Having to really push myself though, mentally and physically....

Well, 2 years since I said I was gonna start this, I only just did, competing W2...

Roadrunner65

Graduate•5 years ago

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Timely reminder

One foot in front of the other

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back on track - W8R3 in the bag

So today I got back to it after a 2 week break. I arrived at the gym late because of the usual chaos on the M6 getting home. Still not feeling 100% so decided...

So today I got back to it after a 2 week break. I arrived at the gym late becaus...

Redvic97

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

So... I did it!!!! Three mins of running ... twice! Who’d have thunk it! Thanks to everyone’s encouragement on here x

So... I did it!!!! Three mins of running ... twice! Who’d have thunk it! Thank...

Jamjar18

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Dodgy knees

After suffering some knee pain during last nights W2R2 I followed the advice from another post and did the knee strengthening exercises recommended with this...

After suffering some knee pain during last nights W2R2 I followed the advice fro...

NevereverrunB4

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8r3 completed. 😀

Well I completed w8r3. Really didn’t want to go out.. pushed myself and so glad I went. Bit windy but bright morning. Thought I’d be really slow, but seem to...

Well I completed w8r3. Really didn’t want to go out.. pushed myself and so glad...

Kg68

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 done

Things definitely getting easier although groin feel tight (settle down ladies). 2 days rest now as I always start a new week on a Sunday. Actually enjoying...

Things definitely getting easier although groin feel tight (settle down ladies)....

Cowps

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2

A bit annoyed with myself, had a bit of a niggly knee last week or so (I often do) so taped it up last few runs and it was okay. I only managed 1 and a half of...

A bit annoyed with myself, had a bit of a niggly knee last week or so (I often d...

Heidihedgehog

•5 years ago

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Week 1 done 💪

That’s week 1 run 3 done, hopefully I’ll get through the next 8 weeks as smoothly as this one, feeling really positive after the first week and I’m actually...

That’s week 1 run 3 done, hopefully I’ll get through the next 8 weeks as smoothl...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Glad today's run is done!

So did w2 R2 today and for some reason I really didn't want to go and do it today! Maybe the weather, maybe that I've had 2 rest days, maybe because I had to...

So did w2 R2 today and for some reason I really didn't want to go and do it toda...

Beginnermum

•5 years ago

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W5R2 done 👍

I went out earlier this morning as had an appointment this afternoon, so the weather was quite nice considering that it’s January. Ran roadside again, as the...

I went out earlier this morning as had an appointment this afternoon, so the wea...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rest Day

So glad today is my rest day - the weather is atrocious.

L62B

Graduate•5 years ago

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Just done wk4 run 1 and....

....felt great! Could not have done this a month ago! For the first time, starting to think I could actually complete this program!

....felt great! Could not have done this a month ago! For the first time, starti...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk1 2nd run

Just completed my 2 run....think its looking good for me to be able to complete this 5k... fingers crossed.😁Started boxfit 1 evening a week also. Goal weight...

Just completed my 2 run....think its looking good for me to be able to complete ...

Saunders364

•5 years ago

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Wk2R1

So this morning, I completed the first run of week 2, It was hard during the last part of the run but what i found the hardest was walking for 2mins, I just...

So this morning, I completed the first run of week 2, It was hard during the las...

JohnLfc

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Woooohooo!!! W9R3

What more can I say!!! Could not have done this without your support, encouragement and words of advice. From gait analysis, to proper running shoes, to...

What more can I say!!! Could not have done this without your support, encourage...

Nymahchai

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it

Graduated on the 8th....took longer than I anticipated. Hopefully will continue to get faster and run further to reach the 5 k mark.

Graduated on the 8th....took longer than I anticipated. Hopefully will continue ...

Fattycanrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week9 Run3 - Graduated WooHoo!

Well that was the best run of the whole programme!! It started well when the goosebumps ran down my neck as Laura told me this was the last run of the...

Well that was the best run of the whole programme!! It started well when the goo...

Brian-P6

Graduate•5 years ago

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A mantra of sorts

People who remember me from my first time around will know I often make up daft song lyrics as I jog, which I call mantras even though they usually aren’t....

People who remember me from my first time around will know I often make up daft ...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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Thursdays run

After the gym yesterday my chest and shoulders are aching, so I'd never know if I was having a heart-attack until it's too late :D Set off for another 30...

After the gym yesterday my chest and shoulders are aching, so I'd never know if ...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 done

A few delays but no repeats. So much better than last time 😄

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

My poor shoes

I am just going to buy brown running shoes for winter running, I think! Struggled to get out the door today but so glad I did, despite the mud.

I am just going to buy brown running shoes for winter running, I think! Struggle...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

First run down!!

Did it last night, went ok, body a bit achey today..fri night is 2nd run night!

Circlethirty

•5 years ago

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Hard run today

Why did today’s 4K feel soooo much harder than Monday’s 7k! Only went marginally faster, 6.34/k against 6.57. Will try 6/7k next run 🤞🏻

Why did today’s 4K feel soooo much harder than Monday’s 7k! Only went marginally...

Womangolfer

Graduate•5 years ago

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Before the rain

So taking advantage of the quiet weather this morning. I'm dog sitting in the Tyne Valley this week - so more dog walking than running but managed just over...

So taking advantage of the quiet weather this morning. I'm dog sitting in the Ty...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Should I worry about my heart rate?

I've done the programme a couple of times and completed this round before Christmas. I've recently become aware of my heart rate monitored by my fit bit Alta...

I've done the programme a couple of times and completed this round before Christ...

Sezza2u

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Got flu after 2nd run

Well disappointed got flu after my 2nd run, really enjoyed it - the run not flu! Went back & did my 2nd run again yesterday & it was a struggle!

Well disappointed got flu after my 2nd run, really enjoyed it - the run not flu!...

Pebbles64

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Back again

I completed C25K in March last year but developed asthma and found I could no longer run for two minutes never mind 30! I just about have it under control now...

I completed C25K in March last year but developed asthma and found I could no lo...

Runners

Graduate•5 years ago

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It’s just a cold she said on Monday

Then short of breath and getting worse, lemsip with ibuprofen in between and beginning to worry a bit on Tuesday.... lots of people have colds, Tuesday night...

Then short of breath and getting worse, lemsip with ibuprofen in between and beg...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

57 Replies

W1R2 “Who let the dogs out”

Smaller steps today and lighter on my feet so I didn’t aggravate my aches and shin splints. Much better. Listening to “Who let the dogs out” on run 3 certainly...

Smaller steps today and lighter on my feet so I didn’t aggravate my aches and sh...

Iseesaidjane

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Better late than never?

Timely reminder

Back on track - W8R3 in the bag

Week 3 run 1

Dodgy knees

W8r3 completed. 😀

Week 2 run 3 done

W2R2

Week 1 done 💪

Glad today's run is done!

W5R2 done 👍

Rest Day

Just done wk4 run 1 and....

Wk1 2nd run

Wk2R1

Woooohooo!!! W9R3

I did it

Week9 Run3 - Graduated WooHoo!

A mantra of sorts

Thursdays run

Week 2 done

My poor shoes

First run down!!

Hard run today

Before the rain

Should I worry about my heart rate?

Got flu after 2nd run

Back again

It’s just a cold she said on Monday

W1R2 “Who let the dogs out”

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