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Getting back out there

Hi all hope your well it's been a while I haven't been out much since Jan there was lot going on. That said I got out this morning and managed 5k in 45 mins it...

Hi all hope your well it's been a while I haven't been out much since Jan there ...

Zanzibar4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Happy place week 9 run 1 ✅

Changed my route and think that helped. Can’t remember who recommended happy place podcast but it kept me smiling! Slight back ache and stitch in the final...

Changed my route and think that helped. Can’t remember who recommended happy pl...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE......

I was meaning to run on Thursday but I had such a bad night's sleep on Wednesday that I was good for nothing in the morning. Friday I was still feeling tired...

I was meaning to run on Thursday but I had such a bad night's sleep on Wednesday...

59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ladies stomach cramps after running

Have any of you ladies experience intense menstrual cramping after a run? I have just finished my menstrual cycle but suspect I may have endometriosis which is...

Have any of you ladies experience intense menstrual cramping after a run? I have...

Staza03

•4 years ago

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Do we really need the Turtle or Hare Symbol at the end of a work out?

I have just finished Week 5 day 3.....although i am happy that i was able to run/jog for the 20 mins without stopping......i wish at the end of the whole work...

I have just finished Week 5 day 3.....although i am happy that i was able to run...

julesrosamund

•4 years ago

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Hip pain, can I continue?

So I'm on W2R1 and my stamina has built up nicely as you'd expect. But my question is, is it normal to have hip pain that gets worse after a run? Will I be ok...

So I'm on W2R1 and my stamina has built up nicely as you'd expect. But my questi...

Staza03

•4 years ago

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W7 R3 complete

Another interesting week, which is now complete. What I found fascinating, is that I woke up quite hyper (no, I'm not really a morning person, in fact, not at...

Another interesting week, which is now complete. What I found fascinating, is th...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 - DONE ☑️

Just finished week 5 run 3 and I am soooo proud of myself, having really struggled with week 1, run 1! I trust the plan of course and it has got me this far...

Just finished week 5 run 3 and I am soooo proud of myself, having really struggl...

Loisanne1

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 ✅

Started week 9 today and felt confident before going out - the previous weeks have really helped to prepare for this. Kept a nice steady pace and even managed...

Started week 9 today and felt confident before going out - the previous weeks ha...

Jak66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Completed

Hi All, I have just completed Week Two of Couch to 5k, and have had a peek at Week Three and am SERIOUSLY freaking out. My breathing is laboured from Week...

Hi All, I have just completed Week Two of Couch to 5k, and have had a peek at W...

sukthe1975

•4 years ago

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Week 6, Run 1

Well this morning I set out for the first run of week 6, with all the advice from this forum ringing in my ears. It’s notorious as ‘it’s one to catch you out’...

Well this morning I set out for the first run of week 6, with all the advice fro...

NewRunner1979

•4 years ago

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newbie

I'm a 60 something woman ,and I've just completed my first week , first run of week 2 tomorrow. I did jog Scotland a few years ago , but never progressed past...

I'm a 60 something woman ,and I've just completed my first week , first run of w...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 DONE!

Good day everyone I hope you are all well. I did run 2 week 4 today, as knew what to expect found it slightly easier than run 1 wk4, was glad however when it...

Good day everyone I hope you are all well. I did run 2 week 4 today, as knew wha...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cheeky runner

Just finished week 3 run 1, did much better than I thought I would, I’m chuffed with myself

Just finished week 3 run 1, did much better than I thought I would, I’m chuffed ...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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MULTITUDINOUSLY MOTIVATED MESSAGE FOR THE MAGNIFICENT MONTH OF MAY

Okay, this is a bit of a ramble including a few things I wanted to get off my chest, so skip it if you are in a hurry, but if you are like me and have found...

Okay, this is a bit of a ramble including a few things I wanted to get off my ch...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

I've just finished W8R2 but I'm not making anywhere near 5km. I'm doing around 3.5km usually. If I go faster then I tend not to be able to finish the full...

I've just finished W8R2 but I'm not making anywhere near 5km. I'm doing around 3...

Zelda7

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7

finished week 6 yesterday (friday ) felt pretty good .start Wk7 monday only 9 more runs to complete , at pace i have bein running should take about 40mins for...

finished week 6 yesterday (friday ) felt pretty good .start Wk7 monday only 9 mo...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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Exhausted!

I’ve just finished the first run of week 8. I did 2.12 miles on 28 minutes so, as you can see, I’m very slow. I am 67 and haven’t run since childhood though....

I’ve just finished the first run of week 8. I did 2.12 miles on 28 minutes so, ...

Florentine

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Well that was harder than I thought it would be. Didn't really feel like running at all today. Maybe that's why it felt harder. Still at least I did it....

Well that was harder than I thought it would be. Didn't really feel like runnin...

Go59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee and foot pain

Hi. I’m looking for some advice if anyone can help. I completed C25K last week and all has been fine other than some pain in my knees. I’ve always had...

Hi. I’m looking for some advice if anyone can help. I completed C25K last we...

Opal78

•4 years ago

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W5R3 done!!!

Honestly wanted to scream and punch the air when finished! Woohoo! First five minutes was the regular hell, but then just gave myself a strict talking to and...

Honestly wanted to scream and punch the air when finished! Woohoo! First five mi...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3✅ but absolute hell

Had to run most of the way with a freezing wind in my face. And when I turned instead of being easier, it was so strong that it was making me go faster than I...

Had to run most of the way with a freezing wind in my face. And when I turned in...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed 😀

Just finished run 3, week 3. Can’t quite believe I actually did it 😊. Then again a couple of weeks ago I’d have never believed that a 90 second run would...

Just finished run 3, week 3. Can’t quite believe I actually did it 😊. Then aga...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Great run

Into my 6th week.felt great.though yesterday I thought my left calf muscle was going to give way but my willingness overcome that and my run was fab.

Into my 6th week.felt great.though yesterday I thought my left calf muscle was g...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 be a lert!! 😬

Thought this would be a breeze after running for 20 mins last week. Probably set off at too brisk a pace and the 8 minute run seemed endless. Note to self (and...

Thought this would be a breeze after running for 20 mins last week. Probably set...

Ginny57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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That's more like it! Back to a happy place 😊

After a really gruelling consolidation run a few days ago that left me feeling decidedly "meh", this morning's run was so much better. A big thank you to the...

After a really gruelling consolidation run a few days ago that left me feeling d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W3 R1

Yesssss! I did it, actually found it more comfortable than W2 R1!! The key is definitely go slow and stick to that pace. So pleased! 💪🏼🎉

Yesssss! I did it, actually found it more comfortable than W2 R1!! The key is de...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week9 Run 3

Did this yesterday. My legs felt quite heavy and I felt tired but kept going. I couldn’t get my mind off running so it felt longer! However, glad it’s done...

Did this yesterday. My legs felt quite heavy and I felt tired but kept going. ...

EPMcM

Graduate•4 years ago

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w7r1

well just completed w7 r1 cant believe im running nonstop feeling good about it 😀

well just completed w7 r1 cant believe im running nonstop feeling good about it ...

dunnaping

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Getting back out there

Happy place week 9 run 1 ✅

THE STORY OF MY LIFE......

Ladies stomach cramps after running

Do we really need the Turtle or Hare Symbol at the end of a work out?

Hip pain, can I continue?

W7 R3 complete

Week 5 run 3 - DONE ☑️

Week 9 Run 1 ✅

Week 2 Completed

Week 6, Run 1

newbie

Week 4 run 2 DONE!

Cheeky runner

MULTITUDINOUSLY MOTIVATED MESSAGE FOR THE MAGNIFICENT MONTH OF MAY

Week 8 Run 2

Week 7

Exhausted!

Week 7 run 1

Knee and foot pain

W5R3 done!!!

W7R3✅ but absolute hell

Week 3 completed 😀

Great run

Week 6 Run 1 be a lert!! 😬

W9R1

That's more like it! Back to a happy place 😊

W3 R1

Week9 Run 3

w7r1

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