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Week 4 run 1

Hi I’m new to both here and running/jogging. I have found the beginning (& the end 😉) of each week hard but I pushed through it. I was quite concerned going...

Hi I’m new to both here and running/jogging. I have found the beginning (& the e...

Dorris78

•4 years ago

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That wind!!

Managed to get my W4R1 done before the weather gets too nasty, but the wind got me for that last 5 minute run. I didnt stop, just slowed down a little and...

Managed to get my W4R1 done before the weather gets too nasty, but the wind got ...

JessieLT

•4 years ago

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Usual Friday Night not usual run though

Out for Friday night run with my usual Friday night running partner. Same route as usual but running partner really struggled on this one. Pavements are pretty...

Out for Friday night run with my usual Friday night running partner. Same route ...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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OFF THE COUCH Group... Post TWO or... It's a dangerous business, running out of one's front door!

NB.... If you have joined the OFF the COUCH group...then do take a peek at this and do post how things are going for you please:) Hello Runners :) Here I am...

NB.... If you have joined the OFF the COUCH group...then do take a peek at this ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Week 4 complete 🙌🏻

I was struggling with week 4 but took the advice to slow down and I’ve now managed to complete W4R3! I’ve also just found out my vitamin D level is very low...

I was struggling with week 4 but took the advice to slow down and I’ve now manag...

Ninnernell

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 done and dusted!!

Went out for a morning run today given the deteriorating weather situation and W6R3 completed. I wouldn’t say it was easy today as mentally I was full of...

Went out for a morning run today given the deteriorating weather situation and W...

Hymertrails

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1 Knees!

W3R1 done this morning. Slow but steady and wasn't puffed at all, which is good but my knees are pretty niggly. I really really want to do this so praying they...

W3R1 done this morning. Slow but steady and wasn't puffed at all, which is good ...

pinkpigeon

•4 years ago

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Early start and W5R1

Decided with my plans for the day to get up early and get this done, not wanting to put it off for a day, glad I did, loved it, found the three 5mins runs very...

Decided with my plans for the day to get up early and get this done, not wanting...

T2runner

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Midlife crisis? What crisis?

Is it me or does a modern running shoe resemble a sports car? Or at least a racing bike? After a year or so my Asics end up looking like as if they've been...

Is it me or does a modern running shoe resemble a sports car? Or at least a raci...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 in the tank!

Thanks to advice from u lovely folk, i slowed right down today and although the first bit was still hard, once i loosened up it was fine. Weirdly, my pace was...

Thanks to advice from u lovely folk, i slowed right down today and although the ...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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WEEK 6 RUN 3 !! SMASHING SUCCSESS??!! :0

WEEK 6 RUN 3 DONE!!! I was worried because. This is the biggest jump from week 6-9 and 25 mins seems to be a lonnng time. However I DID IT!!! Shocking thing...

WEEK 6 RUN 3 DONE!!! I was worried because. This is the biggest jump from week 6...

Lordlaz

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running shoes

Hello Looking for recommendations for a good ladies running shoe

Poshmanners

•4 years ago

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Wk6 run1 completed with creaky knees

Just completed wk6rn1 and strava tells me I had a fairly good pace (for me!) took a week and a half off because I was really starting to struggle with my knees...

Just completed wk6rn1 and strava tells me I had a fairly good pace (for me!) too...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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We’ve got some fitness to regain

But it’s sunny and lovely out there so after doing housework and playing ball with the dog we went for a short run It was slow and I still panic when i start...

But it’s sunny and lovely out there so after doing housework and playing ball wi...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K Week 5 Run 3!!!

Well I did it!!!!! I was dreading that 20 minute run but I did it! Not the fastest run in the world but I paced myself and did it! I feel so happy right...

Well I did it!!!!! I was dreading that 20 minute run but I did it! Not the faste...

mrschad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 done

Finished my first run today and actually really enjoyed it 💪🏼 excited to keep going! Has anyone found that this helps with weight loss?

Finished my first run today and actually really enjoyed it 💪🏼 excited to keep ...

JLR321

•4 years ago

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Feeling scared

Hi just started week 3 which I didn’t find to hard today but I was looking at week 4 ,5 min runs 🙈 I’m feeling scared already any tips 😁

Hi just started week 3 which I didn’t find to hard today but I was looking at we...

Summerlov

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1.....decisions, decisions

I think we’re all aware of the impending storm due to hit us in the early hours of tomorrow morning. My next run was scheduled for tomorrow, so I checked the...

I think we’re all aware of the impending storm due to hit us in the early hours ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Winter warmer 5K fun run

This morning I went on a fun run. I was confident that I would run all the way but I didn’t 😢 I was ok and got into my stride on the 1st 1K. Then the hills...

This morning I went on a fun run. I was confident that I would run all the way b...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Long time no post but all good

So I’d planned to join local running club at start of Jan. on that very day my dad sadly died. Heartbroken but 86 years well lived. Went week after to try and...

So I’d planned to join local running club at start of Jan. on that very day my d...

purplewalker

Graduate•4 years ago

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First parkrun as a volunteer

Today I volunteered at parkrun as today was my long run day. I got talking to a lady who several years ago started with C25K. She told me she started 3 or 4...

Today I volunteered at parkrun as today was my long run day. I got talking to a ...

PurpleFish59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Jet lag run

So back into this running thing after two week away and no running. 7 hour jet lag not great so decided to do Week 6 to get back into it. That was fine...

So back into this running thing after two week away and no running. 7 hour jet ...

Nymahchai

Graduate•4 years ago

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The dreaded cold...!

So I've made it to week 3 (yay) but was struck down by a cold so haven't been running for a week. Feeling very unmotivated...does anyone have any advice about...

So I've made it to week 3 (yay) but was struck down by a cold so haven't been ru...

Craftybean

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk3R3

That was tough going today as I decided it was to nice to run in gym and went to the woods instead!! Quite a gale in NE Aberdeenshire today! Easier on the way...

That was tough going today as I decided it was to nice to run in gym and went to...

katem2507

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Go for it

OMG just did my first park run... feel fantastic. A few months ago I could not have run for a bus! Keep going everyone.... it's so worth it....AND you can do...

OMG just did my first park run... feel fantastic. A few months ago I could not h...

Morningsunshine

•4 years ago

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W4R3: ...and the hardest part?

Getting out of my bleedin’ lycra leggings! I sweat more doing that than I do, doing the run lol. Thought I’d get the last run of the week in before it blows a...

Getting out of my bleedin’ lycra leggings! I sweat more doing that than I do, do...

Iseesaidjane

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 V2

Came home from work last night so postponed my run until this morning. It was a glorious, bright sunny morning, great for a run. Set off at a very measured...

Came home from work last night so postponed my run until this morning. It was a ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week completed !

After talking to workmates who have followed the couch to 5k plan I’m so glad I’ve gone for it. Not easy trying to do something that seems alien after so...

After talking to workmates who have followed the couch to 5k plan I’m so glad I’...

Newtothis33

•4 years ago

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W5R3 Completed. Thank you!!!

W5R3 completed, I joined 2 weeks ago at the start of W4 and really don’t think I could have done it without reading all the inspiring posts on here. The advice...

W5R3 completed, I joined 2 weeks ago at the start of W4 and really don’t think I...

Aubry

Graduate•4 years ago

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Difficult run today 😕

It was a 30 min run today. (W9,c25k) It didn’t feel good at the start and never improved. Probably I should have just quit rather than completing it. But I...

It was a 30 min run today. (W9,c25k) It didn’t feel good at the start and never...

Dowat

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2020

Week 4 run 1

That wind!!

Usual Friday Night not usual run though

OFF THE COUCH Group... Post TWO or... It's a dangerous business, running out of one's front door!

Week 4 complete 🙌🏻

W6 done and dusted!!

W3R1 Knees!

Early start and W5R1

Midlife crisis? What crisis?

Week 2 Run 2 in the tank!

WEEK 6 RUN 3 !! SMASHING SUCCSESS??!! :0

Running shoes

Wk6 run1 completed with creaky knees

We’ve got some fitness to regain

C25K Week 5 Run 3!!!

Week 1 Run 1 done

Feeling scared

W8R1.....decisions, decisions

Winter warmer 5K fun run

Long time no post but all good

First parkrun as a volunteer

Jet lag run

The dreaded cold...!

Wk3R3

Go for it

W4R3: ...and the hardest part?

Week 8 Run 2 V2

First week completed !

W5R3 Completed. Thank you!!!

Difficult run today 😕

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