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And for the 3rd time... week2r2

Well so far I seem to be coping and getting back there. No trouble with my breathing now - just need to get my fitness back and I’m doing loads of Pilates and...

Well so far I seem to be coping and getting back there. No trouble with my breat...

limberlou

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another major leap crossed

Hello Last post was about the giant leap from 90sec to 3 mins, today ran w5r2 8mins x 2 and it was a cake walk. This program works and this forum really...

Hello Last post was about the giant leap from 90sec to 3 mins, today ran w5r2 ...

Val183

Graduate•5 years ago

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Finished wk 2 but knee pain

I thought that I would be able to run off knee pain but was wrong. Got to the end of the session but was very slow. Not able to extend stride. Have found knee...

I thought that I would be able to run off knee pain but was wrong. Got to the en...

Barbiegrlll

•5 years ago

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Whoop whoop!!

Fifth run done and in the pouring rain too!!! Feeling fabulous today. 😊😊😊

Cardamomdeb

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3D2 - Done, but concerned

I managed todays set, but my legs felt heavy, and my pace dropped even further than normal. I could not help myself, and I looked into what next week will...

I managed todays set, but my legs felt heavy, and my pace dropped even further t...

layzellm

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

The new running shoes

Voila! Well worth it. My brightest ever shoes

Woody_53

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 day 2

Pleased with myself that I did my second run, despite the weather, I actually enjoyed running in the rain! Looking forward to ticking off week 1 on Friday.

Pleased with myself that I did my second run, despite the weather, I actually en...

NewMich2020

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Enough already!

Okay all you annoying keeners, here's the thing - I hate running when it's windy (don't mind rain) so will you please stop posting about how you're all...

Okay all you annoying keeners, here's the thing - I hate running when it's win...

Speedy60

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

Missing runs

Hi. What are you doing if you have to miss a few runs? Maybe a week due to illness?Do you take back a lit a bit or just carry on as you`ve done before?

Hi. What are you doing if you have to miss a few runs? Maybe a week due to illne...

bluesister

•5 years ago

8 Replies

W8r3 🙈

Hi all. Well still not got to do this run 😆. I’ve had bad cough since Xmas and still don’t see it going yet 😫... I tried a run with my daughter last week...

Hi all. Well still not got to do this run 😆. I’ve had bad cough since Xmas and ...

Kg68

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Just done week 3...

Hi, just joined this site. I have just turned 50 and recently took my teenage son to a 5k run. Was genuinely shamed as I thought there is no way I could run...

Hi, just joined this site. I have just turned 50 and recently took my teenage so...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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A real struggle

I thought that by now it wound be getting easier. On Monday I missed my run because both my phone and charger were flat and by thr time they charged it was...

I thought that by now it wound be getting easier. On Monday I missed my run beca...

Eleanora55

•5 years ago

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Hurricane Brendan

Hurricane Brendan- don’t let it stop us guys. Went out and got soaked nearly ended up in the road HOWEVER I felt amazing when I got back. So pleased I went....

Hurricane Brendan- don’t let it stop us guys. Went out and got soaked nearly end...

absterp87

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thanks for the Encouragement W3R1 Done

Thanks for all the lovely comments. Can't believe I ran for 3 whole minutes tonight. I didn't think I would finish as I did a different route and ended up...

Thanks for all the lovely comments. Can't believe I ran for 3 whole minutes toni...

JetRiverview

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 2.3 done and dusted

Steady run to complete week 2 tonight. Managed to dodge the rain, but regular route is probably going to flood, do will need to find somewhere else for week......

Steady run to complete week 2 tonight. Managed to dodge the rain, but regular ro...

GrandpaSteve

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Running tips! Found out iv not been jogging as 'lightly' as I should have been 😂😮🏃‍♀️

Wk 3 Run 1! The tip from my trainer today was if I'm bouncing when jogging then I'm not doing it properly & from far away to someone watching it should not be...

Wk 3 Run 1! The tip from my trainer today was if I'm bouncing when jogging then ...

Reachtarget2020

•5 years ago

10 Replies

What I've learnt in the last few days

Hi all, Sorry I've not been around these last few days to support and encourage. It's been a bit manic and chaotic both at home and work. Not so bad that I...

Hi all, Sorry I've not been around these last few days to support and encourage....

RunningMigster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Rain run or not....

Week 8 tomorrow -I'm in Central London this week, looks like it will p it down in the morning. So if I run in my usual kit, leggings, long sleeve running...

Week 8 tomorrow -I'm in Central London this week, looks like it will p it down i...

Chocs_away

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run one.. DONE! The end is so close

No real point to this post other than the fact that I can't believe I ran for 30 whole minutes!! It's definitely a proud moment... Also wondering what kind of...

No real point to this post other than the fact that I can't believe I ran for 30...

Irish_eyes

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

Ummed and ahhed

Was indecisive today with the strong wind and rain as to whether to get out and go today. Decided after half hour of umming and ahhing to get on with it. I...

Was indecisive today with the strong wind and rain as to whether to get out and ...

Bluecat9

•5 years ago

42 Replies

Day1 achieved

Cheated a little I ran 2 miles on a tread mill took me 20 minutes, it was like running in a sumo suit, while the thin fit people wasn’t breaking sweat lol. I...

Cheated a little I ran 2 miles on a tread mill took me 20 minutes, it was like r...

caddy1805

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 2 run 2 done....

Tough one that. Found it harder to breath in the freezing temperatures. Feel good now tho.

Tough one that. Found it harder to breath in the freezing temperatures. Feel go...

Cowps

•5 years ago

4 Replies

How slow can you go ?????

Just repeated week one run 1 and I managed all the runs. Thank you all so much for all the advise and tips you gave me. I have said I can not run and...

Just repeated week one run 1 and I managed all the runs. Thank you all so muc...

Penie

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Smug and sore - looking for trainer recommendations!

Ran W2 R1 last night in a howling hooley and came home feeling very smug...and wet. Calves are sore so could anyone recommend some decent but not too pricey...

Ran W2 R1 last night in a howling hooley and came home feeling very smug...and w...

Cpop3

Graduate•5 years ago

9 Replies

Week two

I am so glad that I visited Up and Running and bought some Brooks running shoes. Spent twice as much as I ever have on trainers but it was worth it. They have...

I am so glad that I visited Up and Running and bought some Brooks running shoes....

Woody_53

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

2nd run

Definitely getting slightly easier the more running I do.

Monty240718

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Running in the storm

Had a fabulous run tonight in the wind and the rain. I had loads of energy, didn’t behave like I’m Mo Farah so nearly kill myself and now I am really buzzing....

Had a fabulous run tonight in the wind and the rain. I had loads of energy, did...

LadyPug

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5 R3 complete BOOM!

Sorry can you tell I'm a little bit pleased. I never thought I'd be able to run 20 minutes without stopping. Left calf is pulling a little but I feel great.

Sorry can you tell I'm a little bit pleased. I never thought I'd be able to run ...

Coffee1st

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run1

I can’t believe I have managed the 30 mins .... I am not yet at 5k but I guess that will give me my target post W9 R3! Proud of my achievement at 61....

I can’t believe I have managed the 30 mins .... I am not yet at 5k but I guess t...

Tmv5658

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Not done my 2nd run today

So damn windy, feel gutted, I'd get blown away or fall over, be careful comrades !!

So damn windy, feel gutted, I'd get blown away or fall over, be careful comrades...

UBFittie

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

And for the 3rd time... week2r2

Another major leap crossed

Finished wk 2 but knee pain

Whoop whoop!!

W3D2 - Done, but concerned

The new running shoes

Week 1 day 2

Enough already!

Missing runs

W8r3 🙈

Just done week 3...

A real struggle

Hurricane Brendan

Thanks for the Encouragement W3R1 Done

Week 2.3 done and dusted

Running tips! Found out iv not been jogging as 'lightly' as I should have been 😂😮🏃‍♀️

What I've learnt in the last few days

Rain run or not....

Week 9 run one.. DONE! The end is so close

Ummed and ahhed

Day1 achieved

Week 2 run 2 done....

How slow can you go ?????

Smug and sore - looking for trainer recommendations!

Week two

2nd run

Running in the storm

Wk5 R3 complete BOOM!

Week 9 Run1

Not done my 2nd run today

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