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Got to give it a go

Just completed run 1 week 1. Although I am happy that I have taken the 1st steps to get running again. Bring on run 2

Just completed run 1 week 1. Although I am happy that I have taken the 1st steps...

SlowJensonSlow

•4 years ago

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Finally started!

Omg I actually went & done it this morning ran my first run & wasnt too puffed perhaps I went too slow? Shameful it’s take me this long as I haven’t worked...

Omg I actually went & done it this morning ran my first run & wasnt too puffed ...

Riojawine

•4 years ago

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Another Day Another Run

Following conversations on here I decided to vary my runs: Long slow Short fast (fast being a relative term) Fartlek Having ticked off the first two I set out...

Following conversations on here I decided to vary my runs: Long slow Short fast ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good looking! Running with confidence

Hello amazing runners! Just thought I’d share a few thoughts on facing the fear of running in public... I’m sure lots of people on here are trying to improve...

Hello amazing runners! Just thought I’d share a few thoughts on facing the fear ...

Thinkweightlast

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2

The 5 minute runs are getting faster and I tried to think about my breathing a bit more which I am not sure made much difference. Only 1 run left before I have...

The 5 minute runs are getting faster and I tried to think about my breathing a b...

amaclennan

•4 years ago

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W3R1 did it and relieved

Was nervous today, and had a podcast malfunction close to the end of my 5 mins walk, which threw me a bit as I had to do all sorts to sort myself out, so my...

Was nervous today, and had a podcast malfunction close to the end of my 5 mins w...

IslandSlogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2

Completed r1 of wk2. Not going to lie, the 5K and enjoying the running feels a long long way off... struggled but got through it. Pain in hip is causing me...

Completed r1 of wk2. Not going to lie, the 5K and enjoying the running feels a l...

Stevie_S

•4 years ago

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Week 4 R2

Just got back from the run / walk , glorious day beautiful scenery but I did not go well this time ! Previous run was easier ! Do others find they have good /...

Just got back from the run / walk , glorious day beautiful scenery but I did not...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Week 9 ✅

This morning I completed my final run on this amazing programme. I can’t believe how far I’ve come ... I started this in January after embarking on an ‘improve...

This morning I completed my final run on this amazing programme. I can’t believe...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First run done!

This is my 3rd time starting couch to 5k. The first time was a couple of years ago - I got to about week 7 and then sprained my ankle and after recovery felt...

This is my 3rd time starting couch to 5k. The first time was a couple of years a...

kifkaf

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 🥵

Well not going to lie when my alarm went off this morning I really didn’t want to get up. I was fighting with myself (usually what I do) this is only w1r2...

Well not going to lie when my alarm went off this morning I really didn’t want t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Starting again - somewhere.

Afternoon all, Did c25k last year and finished in October, managed to get up to 8k by December. I was running anywhere between 7:00 and 7:30 per km. I’ve...

Afternoon all, Did c25k last year and finished in October, managed to get up t...

NearlyMan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Proud

Hi, just completed week 5 run 3 20 minutes of running!!! Never done that in my life so so proud of myself as just completed active treatment in February for...

Hi, just completed week 5 run 3 20 minutes of running!!! Never done that in my l...

apps1806

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Week4 run1 did this this morning set me up for the day ahead feeling good xxxx

Week4 run1 did this this morning set me up for the day ahead feeling good xxxx ...

FenRunnerx

•4 years ago

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Treadmill to outdoor Transition - You can do it!!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my experience, for anyone who has started the programme on a treadmill and is finding it difficult outside. I started the...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share my experience, for anyone who has started th...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W1R2

Completed just about! Run in our garden with my 7 yr old, as I am too embarrassed to be seen in public yet. Think its more difficult as our garden is on an...

Completed just about! Run in our garden with my 7 yr old, as I am too embarrasse...

Silkmen74

•4 years ago

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Run two Tick!

So tackled run two yesterday and actually dare I say, it felt a little easier... Concentrating on my breathing and trying to regulate it, helped. Took my mind...

So tackled run two yesterday and actually dare I say, it felt a little easier......

Mar1a

•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Hard but smashed it !!! 💪

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 done 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

It’s all getting easier 😀 Well done to everyone who already got out to run today and to those procrastinating....like I do..... I’d say get your trainers...

It’s all getting easier 😀 Well done to everyone who already got out to run to...

OverTheFields

•4 years ago

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R2W5

Done. I am amazed to have run for 8 minutes TWICE in one session!!! Whow!!!

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Run 2 of week 1 just completed! The last two one minute runs were the hardest and I’m now sat at home exhausted. It did feel good on the walk home to have...

Run 2 of week 1 just completed! The last two one minute runs were the hardest an...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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W7R3 surprising myself

Well that’s week 7 complete. Really pleased with my progress so far. After run two I thought I might not be able to run today as my legs ached quite a bit it...

Well that’s week 7 complete. Really pleased with my progress so far. After run t...

MoliJ

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am so psyched!!!!

Hi all!! I did it, I moved onto week 2 run 1!! I only missed around 30 seconds off two runs! One was the massive hill but I still made it further up. The other...

Hi all!! I did it, I moved onto week 2 run 1!! I only missed around 30 seconds o...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

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Pain 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Hi All Should be starting week 3 today but I have a bit of shin twinge. Should I a) go for it or b) have another rest day. I find that after each run on week...

Hi All Should be starting week 3 today but I have a bit of shin twinge. Should ...

Susie_q_74

•4 years ago

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W6r1

So I have just done w6r1. Took a completely different route and wore new trainers. Wasn’t sure if this would be a good thing but I completed it. Felt a bit...

So I have just done w6r1. Took a completely different route and wore new trainer...

Thismumcanrun74

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - above and beyond!

I was looking forward to this run and doing a new route having surprised myself with 25 minutes non-stop running at the end of week 6. I decided to jump on...

I was looking forward to this run and doing a new route having surprised myself ...

hilly191

Graduate•4 years ago

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Natural Asthma Remedies

Hey, I've just started running the Ct5K and completed my second run 🙌 But I'm having a bad flare up with asthma right now, I've not been well and the pollen...

Hey, I've just started running the Ct5K and completed my second run 🙌 But I'm h...

AnimeHoe

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sports bra advice!

I’m now on week 6 of the programme so I’m running for longer periods. My current sports bra seems to be slacking and I often have to double up to try keep...

I’m now on week 6 of the programme so I’m running for longer periods. My curren...

LauraD1996

•4 years ago

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Week2 run 2

I’m half way through my second week, and I have to say I and LOVING it! This may sound stupid but I went into my second week thinking i was going to find it a...

I’m half way through my second week, and I have to say I and LOVING it! This may...

Sydney2479

•4 years ago

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6k walk

I started yesterday with my first run/walk. My legs were really sore. Got up early this morning and completed a 6k walk, legs ok when walking but now really...

I started yesterday with my first run/walk. My legs were really sore. Got up ear...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2020

Got to give it a go

Finally started!

Another Day Another Run

Good looking! Running with confidence

W4R2

W3R1 did it and relieved

Week 2

Week 4 R2

Week 9 ✅

First run done!

Week 1 Run 2 🥵

Starting again - somewhere.

Proud

Week 4 run 1

Treadmill to outdoor Transition - You can do it!!

W1R2

Run two Tick!

Week 4 run 1

W7 done 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

R2W5

Week 1 Run 2

W7R3 surprising myself

I am so psyched!!!!

Pain 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

W6r1

Week 7 Run 1 - above and beyond!

Natural Asthma Remedies

Sports bra advice!

Week2 run 2

6k walk

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