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I did it!!! W6 R3

I have just come back from my run and I did it!!! I was so convinced that I was going to struggle completing it, as I had to repeat R3 of W5 3 times before I...

I have just come back from my run and I did it!!! I was so convinced that I was ...

Joisrunningnow

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

First run I have truly enjoyed! The first 10 minutes felt really good, steady and kept to an even pace I think. When the second run section arrived, I didn't...

First run I have truly enjoyed! The first 10 minutes felt really good, steady an...

RunnerKeenBean

•4 years ago

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Return to week 6

I’ve decided to go back 2 weeks ... so today I re did week 6 run 1. Swapped to Sarah...& I’ll have Jordan for fridays run.... I don’t like running... I jog...

I’ve decided to go back 2 weeks ... so today I re did week 6 run 1. Swapped to S...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hayfever Vs Determination!

WK6R2 Done....Although the Pollen count last night was High,and this morning was Moderate. when I got up a slight dry mouth, I thought oh no not again, as a...

WK6R2 Done....Although the Pollen count last night was High,and this morning was...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2

I went out for this run at 5 am this morning before work. It was such a beautiful morning for a run. Lots of wildlife and birdsong and more importantly no one...

I went out for this run at 5 am this morning before work. It was such a beautifu...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cycling between runs

I've been doing really well and ran my W6R2 yesterday. It was so much tougher than I was expecting. Up until now I've felt pretty much ok but my legs were...

I've been doing really well and ran my W6R2 yesterday. It was so much tougher t...

Kumearn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 (plus a bit more)

I just did my run and I was determined to actually run a 5k, which I did! I just added it to my run and so pleased that I did. (I know that I shouldn’t have...

I just did my run and I was determined to actually run a 5k, which I did! I just...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day two completed and a little easier.

Yes! I have just completed day 2 😁 And it seemed a little easier than Monday. I think that was partly because I ran a little earlier in the day, so it was a...

Yes! I have just completed day 2 😁 And it seemed a little easier than Monday. I...

TeeJay66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2

Yesterday, since it was a rest day I went for a 5 mile bike ride, apart from 2 rides with Mrs LeeU, my eldest daughter, her husband and our 3 grandchildren,...

Yesterday, since it was a rest day I went for a 5 mile bike ride, apart from 2 r...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not amused... 🙄

Well went out this morning.. Run3 of week9... Should have been graduation day.. Jo in my ear all the way round until 5min cool down walk then nothing... App...

Well went out this morning.. Run3 of week9... Should have been graduation day.. ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W6 R2...DONE AND DUSTED!!!

How exciting is all this! So proud I've stuck this out..!

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R2 done

Very slow this morning and didn’t think I was going to be able to finish but listened to Jo and kept thinking s l o w - s l o w - e...a.....s...y and finally...

Very slow this morning and didn’t think I was going to be able to finish but lis...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

Re-run this morning as Monday morning attempt was not great after a bottle of Prosecco and 3 Bacardis on Sunday...not the right way to hydrate 🤪 I did finish...

Re-run this morning as Monday morning attempt was not great after a bottle of Pr...

Westie4

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25K done

W9R3 this morning💪💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I’ve done it, Thank You to Michael J and all the lovely crew on here 😊 Completed it listening to the usual horsey podcast Buck...

W9R3 this morning💪💪🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I’ve done it, Thank You to Michael J and all the...

OldSpeckledHen

•4 years ago

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W3R3

Wow! I just completed the last run of week 3 a few minutes ago. It is strange to think that I will be moving onto Week 4 soon - I'm actually quite nervous....

Wow! I just completed the last run of week 3 a few minutes ago. It is strange to...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

Just back from W7R1, for the first time I felt like a runner running rather than someone trying to run. Kept my pace slow and steady, well pleased. Averaging...

Just back from W7R1, for the first time I felt like a runner running rather than...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run that I have enjoyed!

Just got back from the first run of week 7. I was surprised that after starting this journey I actually enjoyed that run. I feel like I have reached a turning...

Just got back from the first run of week 7. I was surprised that after starting ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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After a week's rest ...

I managed to re continue and finished week 5 run 1 today. My gosh, how difficult it is to restart after a break. But I managed and I'm looking forward to not...

I managed to re continue and finished week 5 run 1 today. My gosh, how difficult...

rockyracer

•4 years ago

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W1R2 done!

Never ran or jogged ever in my life. Today i completed my 2nd run of week 1... Proud of myself to be able to run 60 secs in one go 😁 however, i am getting...

Never ran or jogged ever in my life. Today i completed my 2nd run of week 1... P...

Piano35

•4 years ago

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Week 9 - Run 3 achieved 🏆🏆🏆

Ohh my goodness.... I have achieved my goal of running 5km 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I'm so delighted, it just shows with determination you can achieve anything you...

Ohh my goodness.... I have achieved my goal of running 5km 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ I'm s...

Healthisfun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - hot but I did it 🥳

It was a hot one tonight but I did it! Another 25 minute run and I’m absolutely amazed I can do it. I had a bit of a wobble at the half way point with a bit of...

It was a hot one tonight but I did it! Another 25 minute run and I’m absolutely ...

Rainn1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 1

Completed 1st run, set off a little too fast but settled into a rhythm, onwards and upwards

Completed 1st run, set off a little too fast but settled into a rhythm, onwards ...

Dargo

•4 years ago

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Gremlin Slaying with Miss Razouski

I've not been in the forums for some time, but I'm still out there running. A new job last July meant that I was getting less time to fit in a run and then...

I've not been in the forums for some time, but I'm still out there running. A ne...

Razouski

•4 years ago

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Days off

I thought it was the weekend but i worked the weekend and had Monday and Tuesday off Monday’s run, too hot too busy but toddled along for three and a half...

I thought it was the weekend but i worked the weekend and had Monday and Tuesday...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Got the bug 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

So.. today was meant to be rest day but when I got in from work (after a 12 hour shift) I fancied another go on the treadmill🤦🏻‍♂️ second run of the week!...

So.. today was meant to be rest day but when I got in from work (after a 12 hour...

Hmfc1874

•4 years ago

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Graduated !

I did it!! So proud of myself 😊

JJ64

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R3 Done ✅ Graduation

I can believe when I started this programme 9 weeks ago that my goal would be achieved. So where have come from I’m 57 years old overweight have...

I can believe when I started this programme 9 weeks ago that my goal would be ac...

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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No more breaks

2nd run of week 6 in the bag and the last one with breaks in it 😱😂 It’s a little daunting now to know I’ve got to run 25-30mins none stop. Run was ok, aside...

2nd run of week 6 in the bag and the last one with breaks in it 😱😂 It’s a litt...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R1

Managed my first 28 mins which is obviously satisfying but can't say any of it was easy and in many ways it felt as challenging as my first minute in W1!

Managed my first 28 mins which is obviously satisfying but can't say any of it...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Let’s call this the ‘wolf run’ 😂

Just got kudos on Strava from a friend, who also noticed my last run was like a wolf! 😂

Just got kudos on Strava from a friend, who also noticed my last run was like a ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

I did it!!! W6 R3

Week 6 Run 2

Return to week 6

Hayfever Vs Determination!

Week 6 Run 2

Cycling between runs

Week 7 Run 2 (plus a bit more)

Day two completed and a little easier.

Week 1 Run 2

Not amused... 🙄

W6 R2...DONE AND DUSTED!!!

W9R2 done

Week 5 Run 2

C25K done

W3R3

Week 7

First run that I have enjoyed!

After a week's rest ...

W1R2 done!

Week 9 - Run 3 achieved 🏆🏆🏆

Week 7 Run 1 - hot but I did it 🥳

Day 1

Gremlin Slaying with Miss Razouski

Days off

Got the bug 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

Graduated !

W9 R3 Done ✅ Graduation

No more breaks

W8R1

Let’s call this the ‘wolf run’ 😂

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