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End of week 3!

I've just completed week 3 of Couch to 5k and although I struggled a bit with the second run of this week I'm definitely feeling fitter and more confident in...

I've just completed week 3 of Couch to 5k and although I struggled a bit with th...

Squiggle77

•4 years ago

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Warm up advice

I have completed couch to 5k and recently got up to 10k but have injured myself, it has happened exactly the same when I first started My glutes and hamstrings...

I have completed couch to 5k and recently got up to 10k but have injured myself,...

JW001

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 again

Repeated W6R2 today, tagging an extra run onto the end. It's no good, gonna have to start trying the slightly longer runs again soon... 😥

Repeated W6R2 today, tagging an extra run onto the end. It's no good, gonna have...

Parky88

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4 R2

Morning all, All runs seemed achievable this morning until 4 mins into the final run and finished it at a fast walk but not really a jog. R1 I flagged at 3...

Morning all, All runs seemed achievable this morning until 4 mins into the final...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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Week 5 / Running with others

I have just finished my first run of week 5 - if I say finish I mean, I really struggled and run 5 min - 4 min 3-1 min break-1 min . Do you think I should...

I have just finished my first run of week 5 - if I say finish I mean, I really s...

Newyorklondon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate!!!

I never ever expected to write a status like this! I am so happy and proud to have completed couch to 5k!. With a daughter and husband who are always running...

I never ever expected to write a status like this! I am so happy and proud to h...

Pinkabbott26

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3

Just completed run 3 of week 7, I can hardly believe myself!! I can’t see anything stopping me now. On my last post I was very concerned that I had a 20...

Just completed run 3 of week 7, I can hardly believe myself!! I can’t see anythi...

Galphay1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling proud...

Just completed week 4 run 1.... never in my life did I think I could do it. It felt great... even had the company of a couple of competent runners for a short...

Just completed week 4 run 1.... never in my life did I think I could do it. It ...

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk1 2nd run in the bag

Slightly harder with the odd ache but still felt fantastic! I like that running gives you chance to noticing things in your area that you don't see normally. I...

Slightly harder with the odd ache but still felt fantastic! I like that running ...

Brunsamarathon

Graduate•4 years ago

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after surgery started again...

Hi from Switzerland Last summer I had to stop running in week 5. After long immobility after a severy spine surgery in my neck, I started again two days ago....

Hi from Switzerland Last summer I had to stop running in week 5. After long immo...

Pepe_1971

•4 years ago

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Feel a bit like a cheat

I'm on week 8. Finished my first run yesterday and was by far the hardest one yet. I was shouting to myself (in my head, don't want to scare anyone!) YES YOU...

I'm on week 8. Finished my first run yesterday and was by far the hardest one ye...

JoDak

•4 years ago

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wk 6 postponed

Just got to roll with it. I didn't factor in how a cold travels. The sneezing phase is mostly over...now it's gone to the chest and I definitely will not be...

Just got to roll with it. I didn't factor in how a cold travels. The sneezing ph...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knackered 😂

I’m just about to go out for my 2nd run on my 1st week. I didn’t sleep most of the night and have work all day 😮 so this should be fun 🤗

I’m just about to go out for my 2nd run on my 1st week. I didn’t sleep most of t...

Aqua-girl

•4 years ago

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How to warm up

Really nervous about starting this. Have always said I could never run though I do Pilates and swim. How do I warm up to start

Really nervous about starting this. Have always said I could never run though I ...

Notamum

•4 years ago

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Week 3, eek!

I have just finished the last run of week 2 and thought I would have a sneak peek at week 3 which I fear may have been a bad idea! It looks on paper like quite...

I have just finished the last run of week 2 and thought I would have a sneak pee...

KiwiRunner

•4 years ago

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R2W2#2

Mum no it’s Sunday! Yes and we’re going anyway! Came back listening to This is Me from The Greatest Showman, very apt lyrics. Have a great Sunday...

Mum no it’s Sunday! Yes and we’re going anyway! Came back listening to This is M...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Wk2R2

Hi all Completed the second run. Went a bit too fast at the start running past a pub, but slowed down later and covered a greater distance. Bit stiff today. I...

Hi all Completed the second run. Went a bit too fast at the start running past a...

Barbiegrlll

•4 years ago

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Starting again

I started this programme 2 years ago and got completely hooked! One of my proudest achievements was completing my first 5k then working up to 10K by the (very...

I started this programme 2 years ago and got completely hooked! One of my proude...

sarah65

•4 years ago

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4am run (*read slow jog!)

Dodging the rain that's hitting us at the mo I got up at 4am and did the 1st run of week 2, well chuffed with myself now. The app crashed and I couldn't...

Dodging the rain that's hitting us at the mo I got up at 4am and did the 1st run...

Botwocker

•4 years ago

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W1R3 - it hurts!

I’m 41 and not run since high school, i have enjoyed week 1 but found today my knees and ankles really hurt..is this normal and does it ease off? I’m not...

I’m 41 and not run since high school, i have enjoyed week 1 but found today my k...

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R3 Much Harder

Week 2 Run 3 completed. Today was much harder. I felt so heavy. Maybe it was the wind and rain in my face... or maybe it was because I've been trying to...

Week 2 Run 3 completed. Today was much harder. I felt so heavy. Maybe it was ...

JetRiverview

•4 years ago

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Final run done - at a very windy parkrun

Dear friends I have graduated! Can't believe it. I was nervous about the last run this morning even though I had already run the 30 minutes twice this week. I...

Dear friends I have graduated! Can't believe it. I was nervous about the last ru...

silverflowers

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch would be nice

Had a minor accident hoping to get to the couch in the near future then maybe the walk , I’ll keep you posted on progress

Had a minor accident hoping to get to the couch in the near future then maybe th...

Aphexacidboy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 done 😁

Week 1 done, so proud of myself but my knee is really hurting me as I have arthritis 😩. Can anyone recommend some running trainers please

Week 1 done, so proud of myself but my knee is really hurting me as I have arthr...

Lion06

•4 years ago

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Happy days from wet Wales!!!

Out again tonight in rain, wind and puddles to repeat the final run of W3. Slow to get going against the wind but Mo Farah like returning with the wind!!...

Out again tonight in rain, wind and puddles to repeat the final run of W3. Slow ...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5k walking group

Good turnout on Thursday night at pm and Saturday at 9 am for the couch to 5 k walking group. Well done everyone as there was a steeper uphill section today.

Good turnout on Thursday night at pm and Saturday at 9 am for the couch to 5 k w...

Redlea25

•4 years ago

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Gentle run

Hi all. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their running. I’ve just managed my first run since Tuesday, and a stressful first week back at work and a fibro...

Hi all. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their running. I’ve just managed my f...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

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Educating Enid- getting out there!

I managed to persuade Enid to come out with me this morning. She sat on the bench in the park, feeding the ducks, whilst I ran. But at least she got out there.

I managed to persuade Enid to come out with me this morning. She sat on the benc...

Nilsam

Graduate•4 years ago

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What's everyone wearing on their feet...

Just bought my first pair of proper running shoes in preparation for week 2. A pair of brooks ghost 12. What's everyone else's choice of footwear and what are...

Just bought my first pair of proper running shoes in preparation for week 2. A p...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Double rest day

Conscious decision to have a second rest day yesterday (overtired & achy hip), so very pleased to be back at it today with run 2 of week 2. Really want to go...

Conscious decision to have a second rest day yesterday (overtired & achy hip), s...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

End of week 3!

Warm up advice

W6R2 again

W4 R2

Week 5 / Running with others

Graduate!!!

W7R3

Feeling proud...

Wk1 2nd run in the bag

after surgery started again...

Feel a bit like a cheat

wk 6 postponed

Knackered 😂

How to warm up

Week 3, eek!

R2W2#2

Wk2R2

Starting again

4am run (*read slow jog!)

W1R3 - it hurts!

W2R3 Much Harder

Final run done - at a very windy parkrun

Couch would be nice

Week 1 done 😁

Happy days from wet Wales!!!

Couch to 5k walking group

Gentle run

Educating Enid- getting out there!

What's everyone wearing on their feet...

Double rest day

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