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Week 7 Run 2 - conquering my demons!

So this afternoon I started thinking of all the excuses of why I shouldn’t run tonight, you name it I thought of it! So far all my runs have been along country...

So this afternoon I started thinking of all the excuses of why I shouldn’t run t...

Rainn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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4 X 25 min runs in a row

Today I completed week 7, I'm amazed, a friend is on her 3 minute runs this week, it doesn't seem that long since that's was where I was at and out of breath...

Today I completed week 7, I'm amazed, a friend is on her 3 minute runs this wee...

Elfrun

•4 years ago

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So apparently....

I’m a runner now 😁🙌🏼🥳 Sarah said it so it must be true, right? 😂 Week 6 is in the bag. 25 mins absolutely smashed. In complete comfort and control from...

I’m a runner now 😁🙌🏼🥳 Sarah said it so it must be true, right? 😂 Week 6 ...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am planning on starting my couch to 5k journey in the beginning of July, I feel like I need to prepare myself first I plan on doing some walks on the days I...

I am planning on starting my couch to 5k journey in the beginning of July, I fee...

TelleLou

•4 years ago

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Why not Couch to 30 ?

Just curious, why is this program called Couch to 5k when you are concentrating on the times and not distance ? I would imagine very few achieve 5k in the 30...

Just curious, why is this program called Couch to 5k when you are concentrating ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - completed 🥳🥳🥳

W1 R3.. I felt like the minute run got easier but the heat made it such a challenging run! Prefer running in the cold/rain! What a buzz to complete the first...

W1 R3.. I felt like the minute run got easier but the heat made it such a challe...

Hmfc1874

•4 years ago

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W4R1

What a gorgeous setting for an evening run! Feeling super positive after this evening; breathing, knees, hips and upper legs all fine but the bloody calf...

What a gorgeous setting for an evening run! Feeling super positive after this ev...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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2nd run today...

I did my second run after two days rest, my legs are still struggling! I’ve been stretching before and after but feeling like I’ve got legs made of jelly since...

I did my second run after two days rest, my legs are still struggling! I’ve been...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Yipee!

Yay....run 2 of week 5 done. I felt proud :D

Shrop2Drop

•4 years ago

1 Reply

DVT recovery

Hi, My sister had unprovoked DVT twice in her leg. Both were extensive. I wondered about people's previous experiences on her getting back to running and...

Hi, My sister had unprovoked DVT twice in her leg. Both were extensive. I wonder...

HKCraig

•4 years ago

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W6 R1

Done ✅ Ooft a hot day for it

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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How do I know I’ve ran 5k I’m on week 8 and keeping up with app!!

How do I know I’ve actually ran 5k

Ryedale

•4 years ago

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I DID IT

I am officially a Couch to 5K graduate! I can't believe it. I'm so proud of myself ❤

I am officially a Couch to 5K graduate! I can't believe it. I'm so proud of myse...

Zelda7

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1 and loving it!

Wow 28 minutes felt so achievable today! Even in the nice sunny weather. Hit a personal goal of running to the seafront and running along by the sea also so...

Wow 28 minutes felt so achievable today! Even in the nice sunny weather. Hit a p...

Steeps93

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished Wk4.

Well I left my run until 730pm as it was very hot. I was a bit nervous about running late as I get up 415am every day for work. So it feels late for me. (Rock...

Well I left my run until 730pm as it was very hot. I was a bit nervous about run...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 3 run 2

2nd run completed, thighs are burning but am glad I went out, although I did almost 10 min brisk walk before I realised I paused the app at the start, so was...

2nd run completed, thighs are burning but am glad I went out, although I did alm...

Dargo

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 9 Run 2...just one more to go!

Evening everyone! I put in run number 26 this morning before it got too hot. I still have to coach myself mentally not to stop, but it feels so good and I can...

Evening everyone! I put in run number 26 this morning before it got too hot. I ...

Carrie_1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 complete (yesterday, at 7am actually)

...and topped up with a celebratory 15k hike around some ~500m hills 😁 I am still surprised that I've managed it all, already, all the nine weeks, and still...

...and topped up with a celebratory 15k hike around some ~500m hills 😁 I am sti...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running watches

Evening all. I'm thinking of getting a running watch when I graduate (2 runs to go!). I have a specific question... I currently have Strava on my ipod, but...

Evening all. I'm thinking of getting a running watch when I graduate (2 runs to ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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App stopped again 😠 WK 8, no.1

Well after the app stopping on week 7, outing 3 and redoing it, went out today for the 1st outing on week 8 and it did it again... Needless to say I was rather...

Well after the app stopping on week 7, outing 3 and redoing it, went out today f...

Shrekswife

Graduate•4 years ago

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Doing my 2nd day of 1st week of c25k, how can I carry on with the running part.

On my first day I managed to do the first few runs (well jogging) but when it came to the 6th one my head was telling my legs you cant do this. So I ended up...

On my first day I managed to do the first few runs (well jogging) but when it ca...

Londongirl70

•4 years ago

9 Replies

What should I wear??

Any suggestions of running clothing/accessories that is good for running? Especially with this hot weather

Any suggestions of running clothing/accessories that is good for running? Espec...

aaliyahpowell

•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 done! 😀😀

My legs started to feel very heavy near the the end of the 2nd 10 minutes, the heat didn't help. However I finished it and I'm willing to go again in 2 days...

My legs started to feel very heavy near the the end of the 2nd 10 minutes, the h...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I did it yaaa, I literally just finished, I did get apprehensive about 3, 5 minute runs but I did it, thanks to all the positive comments on here, and Joe...

I did it yaaa, I literally just finished, I did get apprehensive about 3, 5 minu...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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Middle aged man runs for the first time since leaving school

Completed my second Couch to 5k run this morning, never felt so good about myself, I'm a typical slightly overweight middle aged man, who's always been...

Completed my second Couch to 5k run this morning, never felt so good about mysel...

Mrbojangles1

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Motivation for Week 3

I’m working long hours and really need some motivation to kick start week 3!! Any words of wisdom?

I’m working long hours and really need some motivation to kick start week 3!! An...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Official Graduate!

8 weeks ago I started eating healthier, doing bits of yoga, and most importantly, I started the couch to 5K program. It’s been a journey of skepticism and...

8 weeks ago I started eating healthier, doing bits of yoga, and most importantly...

Clairepretty

•4 years ago

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Last run in week 9 completed!

Completed week 9, day 3 run this morning. Felt ok! Not the struggle I’d had on some previous runs. Now the hard work to keep going and progressing begins....

Completed week 9, day 3 run this morning. Felt ok! Not the struggle I’d had on ...

Notbadfor60

•4 years ago

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Finished!!!

I just did week 9 run 3!!!! I can’t believe it I feel really good but a bit weird too! I only did 4.3k and I’ve not hit the 5k mark yet but I hope I do soon....

I just did week 9 run 3!!!! I can’t believe it I feel really good but a bit weir...

whxnnxhw

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 1

I’m starting week 5 today, looking forward to it but a bit worried at the same time 🤞😳

I’m starting week 5 today, looking forward to it but a bit worried at the same t...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Week 7 Run 2 - conquering my demons!

4 X 25 min runs in a row

So apparently....

Hello!

Why not Couch to 30 ?

Week 1 - completed 🥳🥳🥳

W4R1

2nd run today...

Yipee!

DVT recovery

W6 R1

How do I know I’ve ran 5k I’m on week 8 and keeping up with app!!

I DID IT

W8R1 and loving it!

Finished Wk4.

Day 3 run 2

Week 9 Run 2...just one more to go!

W9R3 complete (yesterday, at 7am actually)

Running watches

App stopped again 😠 WK 8, no.1

Doing my 2nd day of 1st week of c25k, how can I carry on with the running part.

What should I wear??

Week 6 run 2 done! 😀😀

Week 5 run 1

Middle aged man runs for the first time since leaving school

Motivation for Week 3

Official Graduate!

Last run in week 9 completed!

Finished!!!

Week 5 run 1

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