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bronchoconstriction Vs GERD

Wk4R3 first time I felt this thing/Symptoms, I guess its because I am getting more lengths of running. Not sure what the feeling was ,luckily I followed the...

Wk4R3 first time I felt this thing/Symptoms, I guess its because I am getting mo...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running extra

I set off for Wk6R3 feeling like I was ready to run it and boy was I. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful morning for a run. I was intending to do the...

I set off for Wk6R3 feeling like I was ready to run it and boy was I. The sun w...

Millertime83

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Yes so pleased I ran for 28 minutes without stopping, never in a million years did I think I would achieve this on my own. I am only running once sometimes...

Yes so pleased I ran for 28 minutes without stopping, never in a million years d...

HerbieL

Graduate•4 years ago

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Rest day

Rest day today but planning a nice long walk with the family.

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ouch 🙀

Got my running kit ready last night. I like to get prepared for my morning run. I was just feeling nicely smug and satisfied that all was in place for my 5...

Got my running kit ready last night. I like to get prepared for my morning run. ...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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W7R1

Well, back to work tomorrow so moved my Monday run to Sunday! Was a bit wary of the 25mins run as I found W6R3 quite hard so I tried a couple of different...

Well, back to work tomorrow so moved my Monday run to Sunday! Was a bit wary of ...

AnnieW66

•4 years ago

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Week 5

Just finished week five , as said in a previous post, I was dreading it. After some good links and advice from here I changed my outlook and have just...

Just finished week five , as said in a previous post, I was dreading it. After s...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Almost didn't go for the third run today but managed to drag myself to the park! And it felt great. Shisha habit has also reduced so I am pleased. Dreading...

Almost didn't go for the third run today but managed to drag myself to the park!...

rockyracer

•4 years ago

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Graduated Today

So I graduated today and I’m feeling very pleased with myself ha! But now what? Looking for app recommendations for the next stage in my running adventures.

So I graduated today and I’m feeling very pleased with myself ha! But now what? ...

runningonempty2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Progressing to W6R3

Although I managed W5R3 (somehow) I'm not entirely happy about doing W6R3 as my next run - 10 minutes seemed a long time today and it would be 25 next time....

Although I managed W5R3 (somehow) I'm not entirely happy about doing W6R3 as my ...

palestrina

Graduate•4 years ago

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Which App?

I’ve been using Map My Walk for a long time now (2 years) and although I’m only on W3 or C25K, when would you suggest using Map My Run instead? Would you use...

I’ve been using Map My Walk for a long time now (2 years) and although I’m only ...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Shout out to Jo Wiley

Can we take a moment to appreciate jo Wiley as a running coach? 😂 wish she could be in my ears for life in general "dont give up, you're halfway around the...

Can we take a moment to appreciate jo Wiley as a running coach? 😂 wish she coul...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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App?

Hey - sorry for the possibly silly question, but can I get this forum on an app?

Hey - sorry for the possibly silly question, but can I get this forum on an app?...

Jackygrrr

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R1 done

I had read all of the previous posts to watch out for this run after running solidly for 20 mins in the last run. I didn’t take a days rest in between Wk5 R3...

I had read all of the previous posts to watch out for this run after running sol...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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GPS advice please

Hello, I've been using Strava on my ipod to track my runs. This week I changed routes and have been running down a country lane for half my route. To my...

Hello, I've been using Strava on my ipod to track my runs. This week I changed ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4

W4 complete. Need better leggings 🤣

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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First post

Lots of helpful comments and experiences. I was 60 last year- no idea how that happened - and I wasn't sure I could do this but decided to take a deep...

Lots of helpful comments and experiences. I was 60 last year- no idea how tha...

Runbird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Changed the approach...any advice?

Hi, I started the program 5 weeks ago but accelerated to week 7 now...was feeling great so rather than doing one 25 minutes run did two back to back 25 minutes...

Hi, I started the program 5 weeks ago but accelerated to week 7 now...was feelin...

MrPMrP

•4 years ago

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30 min run done!!!!

Cannot believe I ran for 30 mins non stop. I literally could not even run for 90 seconds in the first few weeks and I remember when upping up from 3 mins to 5...

Cannot believe I ran for 30 mins non stop. I literally could not even run for 90...

Yasminshah13

•4 years ago

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Wk 5 R2

So thanks to all those who said it was doable, you were right! Running 8 mins wasn’t as bad as I imagined it would be and I managed it without any dramas. I’m...

So thanks to all those who said it was doable, you were right! Running 8 mins wa...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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W6R3 After Effects?

Hello everyone, this is my first post but have been reading your posts and getting a lot of helpful advice - thank you! Just finished the W6R3 and I felt...

Hello everyone, this is my first post but have been reading your posts and getti...

IvyMB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Earphones advice please

I managed Week8 run 1 today ( yippee!) and had changed my earphones. I have an android phone and usually set off with the CT5K app running alongside a Nike...

I managed Week8 run 1 today ( yippee!) and had changed my earphones. I have an a...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3! DONE AND DUSTED! 🎉

Despite lacking motivation and not wanting to go on a run today I decided to not put it off and just do it! And guess what?! I did it! 20 minuets non-stop...

Despite lacking motivation and not wanting to go on a run today I decided to not...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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One more to go...

I managed an early morning run yesterday for Wk9R2. It was hard, especially 25-28 mins (It really is a steep hill!) but I was a fraction faster again. Legs...

I managed an early morning run yesterday for Wk9R2. It was hard, especially 25-...

Maddie82

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4, R3 complete!

To say week 4 was a big step up is a bit of an understatement for me but having completed run 1, I knew there was no reason why I wouldn’t be able to finish 2...

To say week 4 was a big step up is a bit of an understatement for me but having ...

charswee

•4 years ago

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What on earth do I do now??!🥺

So, as some of you will know, I've recently restarted C25K after being very poorly again in the new year........now, I've gotten to week 5, run 3......and by...

So, as some of you will know, I've recently restarted C25K after being very poor...

Cakerunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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First week done!

Week 1, run 3! I can’t believe how unfit I’ve allowed myself to come! Back on it now though, just hope I can keep the motivation up!

Week 1, run 3! I can’t believe how unfit I’ve allowed myself to come! Back on i...

Runcazrun

•4 years ago

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Help for distraction... for week 5 coming up..

So im on week 4...and i have been struggling massively to run for 5 minutes, but I got up this morning and made myself.. so in the middle of doing my wk4 run 3...

So im on week 4...and i have been struggling massively to run for 5 minutes, but...

Parkgirl

•4 years ago

6 Replies

How do you motivate yourself to keep running?

I’m on Week 7 and just completed run 2. I’m completely dead afterwards and just hating running. I’m finding it hard to get motivated now since it’s all become...

I’m on Week 7 and just completed run 2. I’m completely dead afterwards and just ...

Marmite2405

•4 years ago

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W5R3 and I blinking did it!!!

So today was the day I tackled the 20 minute non-stop run and I was sure it was going to be the one I would need to repeat BUT I blinking did it! I'm 6ft1 and...

So today was the day I tackled the 20 minute non-stop run and I was sure it was ...

TallTeal2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

bronchoconstriction Vs GERD

Running extra

Week 8 Run 1

Rest day

Ouch 🙀

W7R1

Week 5

Week 4 done!

Graduated Today

Progressing to W6R3

Which App?

Shout out to Jo Wiley

App?

Wk6 R1 done

GPS advice please

W4

First post

Changed the approach...any advice?

30 min run done!!!!

Wk 5 R2

W6R3 After Effects?

Earphones advice please

Week 5 Run 3! DONE AND DUSTED! 🎉

One more to go...

Week 4, R3 complete!

What on earth do I do now??!🥺

First week done!

Help for distraction... for week 5 coming up..

How do you motivate yourself to keep running?

W5R3 and I blinking did it!!!

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