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Week 8 run 3 - so disappointed

Just been out for my third run of week 8. Run 1 of this week was easy - I felt very comfortable and carried on until 30 mins. Run 2 was a struggle because of...

Just been out for my third run of week 8. Run 1 of this week was easy - I felt v...

Katieruns123

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 done

Blimey - I never ever ever thought I could get to this point. I'm not sure it's that enjoyable - not whilst doing it anyway, but the sense of achievement is...

Blimey - I never ever ever thought I could get to this point. I'm not sure it's ...

dibblecat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Beyond C25K

Is there a good app to follow on from C25K and go to 10K?

annanda

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Finding the right place to run

Strategically had two rest days (to avoid the heat) before today's run. But even then wasn't really feeling it, for two reasons: two nights with no sleep, and...

Strategically had two rest days (to avoid the heat) before today's run. But eve...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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Pain in the bum?!

Week 7 run 2 - i started to get a really sore pain that grew the more I continued to run luckily I only had less than 5 minutes left so just continued. Had a...

Week 7 run 2 - i started to get a really sore pain that grew the more I continue...

tonyachyenne

•4 years ago

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DONE!!

Put off W9R3 yesterday due to the heat and the forecast of it being cooler today. As promised it was so off I set. I started 10 weeks ago and W1R1 was...

Put off W9R3 yesterday due to the heat and the forecast of it being cooler toda...

Green_shed_guy

•4 years ago

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What a ride

Wow wow and wow I have just done R1 W8 and I did it I really did it I ran 28mins straight and I'm well chuffed 8 weeks ago I couldn't run for 1 minute. I'm so...

Wow wow and wow I have just done R1 W8 and I did it I really did it I ran 28mins...

Charlie46

•4 years ago

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W2R2

Have decided first thing in morning is my time to run. So much quieter and less intimidating. Plus the tide was out and I could run on the beach so no...

Have decided first thing in morning is my time to run. So much quieter and less...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Boom

well that's wk 9 run 3 done can't believe i completed couch to 5k buzzing

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lower leg pain , how long to rest?

I am at week 8 run 3 and was feeling very proud of my achievement as I turn 60 in June and have never been a runner though was a regular attendee at the gym...

I am at week 8 run 3 and was feeling very proud of my achievement as I turn 60 i...

Barney124

Graduate•4 years ago

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Gutted

Hi all. I had my first attempt at week 6 run 3 today. I managed to run all the way to and up 2/3 of the beast hill. I walked the last bit then kept running for...

Hi all. I had my first attempt at week 6 run 3 today. I managed to run all the w...

happytanya2

•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed - yes!

I’m a little nervous about week 4!

Busykj

•4 years ago

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Up hill and down dale - a tough end to W8

Today was tough! Last time I went out for a run, minding my own business on a public footpath (no livestock), engrossed in a podcast, angry farmer shot up...

Today was tough! Last time I went out for a run, minding my own business on a pu...

Woollyweaver

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1 - starting to enjoy this!

A lovely sunny morning run again but blowing a gale! Interestingly I way preferred this run compared to week 4. I felt comfortable in the first two jogs and...

A lovely sunny morning run again but blowing a gale! Interestingly I way preferr...

Tap_per

•4 years ago

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Blood pressure dropping right after running

Does anyone's blood pressure drop significantly post running? My normal BP is 120/80, after running it is 105/70 for a couple of hours. I was doing some yard...

Does anyone's blood pressure drop significantly post running? My normal BP is ...

Justinian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R3 I’ve done it🏃‍♀️

Only gone and done it! 5.63km in 30 mins -YES!!

AmandaRowley

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Run 3 done! Kind of pleased with myself, but this week was hard work, it felt just about manageable. I don’t think I could have done any longer runs. Two rest...

Run 3 done! Kind of pleased with myself, but this week was hard work, it felt j...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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My name is Mel.... and I am a runner

So proud of how far I have come! Managed to cover 3.54km in the 25 minutes and I am happy with that! The wind is pretty strong here today and at times, I was...

So proud of how far I have come! Managed to cover 3.54km in the 25 minutes and I...

MN4babes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done it!!! 💪

Well chuffed!!!! 😉

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8 R3 done✅

If someone had told me 2 months ago that I would set my alarm to get up early to go for a run, I would have thought they were mad, but that’s what I did this...

If someone had told me 2 months ago that I would set my alarm to get up early to...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago

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"Owning my run" - thanks ju-ju- 😊🏃‍♀️

Despite the light drizzle and gentle breeze, it was already 16 degrees when I set out for my run this morning just after 7am. I decided on a change of route...

Despite the light drizzle and gentle breeze, it was already 16 degrees when I se...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 6

Lovely day for a run today ,set off a bit to fast and paid for for it at the end .but still did a 4 k and a PB to boot so pretty pleased with myself .stay safe...

Lovely day for a run today ,set off a bit to fast and paid for for it at the end...

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•4 years ago

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W5r1 🐌🐌blown backwards by the wind !!

Omg I am officially crazy I went out in a gale !! It was so windy I felt I was being blown backwards !!! Still I was there doing the snail jog and I did...

Omg I am officially crazy I went out in a gale !! It was so windy I felt I was b...

Delgirl82

•4 years ago

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C25k done! But how many km?

Completed my final run this morning, yay! The elation is slightly tarnished by the Nike app telling me that I've been living a lie for the last 2 weeks... It's...

Completed my final run this morning, yay! The elation is slightly tarnished by t...

LuxLilacLou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 ✔

Week 1 complete and i feel good. I been walking on the treadmill for a couple of weeks and I started this so i have an aim! cant wait to complete week 2. I...

Week 1 complete and i feel good. I been walking on the treadmill for a couple of...

Gm2829

•4 years ago

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Week 9 - time flies!

So grateful for this programme - propels me out for a run. Was tired and fed up but the run made all the difference. Love my runs. What a surprising turn of...

So grateful for this programme - propels me out for a run. Was tired and fed up ...

Symi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Completed the first run of week 7 last night after taking an extra rest day because of some twinges in my hip and had no pain at all this time. After running...

Completed the first run of week 7 last night after taking an extra rest day beca...

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•4 years ago

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Finished!

Wow, can’t recommend the Couch to 5k app enough! Just completed wk9-3 did an extra 2 mins to get to the 5k as speed isn’t quite there yet. Have been missing a...

Wow, can’t recommend the Couch to 5k app enough! Just completed wk9-3 did an ext...

Andywb12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Set backs

Gutted, haven't been able to run this week because my asthma is so bad, even walking I can get out breath. Running for 25 minutes seems a world away right now....

Gutted, haven't been able to run this week because my asthma is so bad, even wal...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Still Determined

Well what can I say I have been a bit out of sorts I’ve not run since my last run on Sunday 10th May , I just have not been feeling it 😌 I’ve not even been...

Well what can I say I have been a bit out of sorts I’ve not run since my last ru...

Footsy

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Week 8 run 3 - so disappointed

Week 8 Run 1 done

Beyond C25K

Week 8 Run 2 - Finding the right place to run

Pain in the bum?!

DONE!!

What a ride

W2R2

Boom

Lower leg pain , how long to rest?

Gutted

Week 3 completed - yes!

Up hill and down dale - a tough end to W8

W5R1 - starting to enjoy this!

Blood pressure dropping right after running

Wk9 R3 I’ve done it🏃‍♀️

Week 2 completed

My name is Mel.... and I am a runner

Done it!!! 💪

W8 R3 done✅

"Owning my run" - thanks ju-ju- 😊🏃‍♀️

Consolidation run 6

W5r1 🐌🐌blown backwards by the wind !!

C25k done! But how many km?

Week 1 ✔

Week 9 - time flies!

Week 7 run 1

Finished!

Set backs

Still Determined

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