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Week 8 run 3 ❌

Ahhh frustrating that I didn’t manage to complete this one, loads of factors really but maybe should have left it another day as my legs were sore from doing...

Ahhh frustrating that I didn’t manage to complete this one, loads of factors rea...

robertmark97

Graduate•4 years ago

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running diaries part 2.

Afternoon all, I posted my first post just over a week go, was blunt and honest that I was really nervous to do my first run, have been a long time lurker in...

Afternoon all, I posted my first post just over a week go, was blunt and honest ...

Lemonlulu

•4 years ago

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Week 7 R2 complete!

I finally felt myself yesterday and today after battling a sinus/ear infection last week. This morning I was only going out for a walk/jog just to get back out...

I finally felt myself yesterday and today after battling a sinus/ear infection l...

Justinian

Graduate•4 years ago

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43 today and hit 5k :)

Set out for W8R1 this morning and everything seemed perfect - great playlist, cool breeze, and extra birthday energy - so I just kept on going after the 28...

Set out for W8R1 this morning and everything seemed perfect - great playlist, co...

LuxLilacLou

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 complete

This has been an interesting week. I have found out what a soleus (sic!) is and what it does, how it does it, and how to take care of it. I discovered that I...

This has been an interesting week. I have found out what a soleus (sic!) is and ...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running pace?

I’m just curious as to what most people’s running paces are? I started off on week 1 averaging 15min/mile. Yesterday I just completed the last run of week 6...

I’m just curious as to what most people’s running paces are? I started off on w...

Bickie85

•4 years ago

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Finally onto Week 4 R1

After many setbacks, I plunged myself into Week 4. I’ve changed my running scenery which has definitely given me a bit more drive. I’ve also found listening to...

After many setbacks, I plunged myself into Week 4. I’ve changed my running scene...

charswee

•4 years ago

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Should I slow down my approach to couch to 5k

I'm 43 a have been using the lockdown to getting into a healthy routine from my usually desk based car commute lifestyle. I've completed a 20 minute walk/run...

I'm 43 a have been using the lockdown to getting into a healthy routine from my ...

boristmonk

•4 years ago

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Wk 2, Run 3 - Complete!

Very chuffed to have completed week 2 😊 Glorious Monday morning for it with some lovely scenery

Very chuffed to have completed week 2 😊 Glorious Monday morning for it with som...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Not too sure if to risk it today

Not too sure if to risk it today it's not so bad but I don't want it to keep happening as I worry about it I don't want to be injured etc. Not sure if should...

Not too sure if to risk it today it's not so bad but I don't want it to keep hap...

Mattlad91

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 ✅

That was a bit breezy, today, but still dry! I kept a good, steady pace & felt like I could of pushed a bit at the end! A little confidence boost for Wednesday...

That was a bit breezy, today, but still dry! I kept a good, steady pace & felt l...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5R2 ....... but now R3 looming

Feeling chuffed I’ve got this far. Found a nice 3 mile route to use ..... prob has more up hill than preferred but is good for building fitness I guess. So...

Feeling chuffed I’ve got this far. Found a nice 3 mile route to use ..... prob ...

Bupkiss100

Graduate•4 years ago

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Goodbye Week 5

Never intended doing R3 today, not strictly had a days rest but after a bit of maintenance on the treadmill I was at a lost of what to do next. I know, slap...

Never intended doing R3 today, not strictly had a days rest but after a bit of m...

Guru10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Just completed the 25 min run in very windy conditions. I did not find it easy- much harder than week 5. It probably didn’t help that yesterday I went for a...

Just completed the 25 min run in very windy conditions. I did not find it easy- ...

AlysP

Graduate•4 years ago

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3rd time lucky

attempted couch to 5k twice in past , not completed due to illness . Covid 19 came along decided to give it another try , completed run 1 of week 6 this...

attempted couch to 5k twice in past , not completed due to illness . Covid 19 ca...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 R3

I DID IT!!!! so proud of myself. 20 mins non stop . Feel great. . Paced myself. Struggled at 15 but kept going ... yeah... onwards and upwards .. I am...

I DID IT!!!! so proud of myself. 20 mins non stop . Feel great. . Paced myself...

Wean

•4 years ago

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#runwithmaud

For some people Covid-19 is the least of their worries. Today I ran with Ahmaud 😢

For some people Covid-19 is the least of their worries. Today I ran with Ahmaud ...

Slothgoesrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r2 done with some discomfort

Just 1 run to go, hopefully will be a tad cooler tomorrow, as again found it really hard going, and I just slow right down near to a walk, even Slinky found it...

Just 1 run to go, hopefully will be a tad cooler tomorrow, as again found it rea...

davelinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 I will conquer you! I will not give up!

Week 4. Wow this is hard! On run 1, I managed 3 and a half minutes, then 4 minutes of my rather splendid 'shuffle' jog. Just completed run 2 - did 4 minutes,...

Week 4. Wow this is hard! On run 1, I managed 3 and a half minutes, then 4 minut...

Bridgetlikessinging

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain in ball of foot or metatarsalgia

So, after two rest days I attempted the first run of week 7, foot was already aching a bit, but can usually carry on. Managed about 10 mins of actual running...

So, after two rest days I attempted the first run of week 7, foot was already ac...

Michrun

•4 years ago

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W1 Run2

2nd run completed on my own, which wasn’t too bad, I ran with my husband for the first one. Feeling hopeful I can get back into exercising, and enjoy it .

2nd run completed on my own, which wasn’t too bad, I ran with my husband for the...

Tag70

•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed

Just completed my first ever 25 minute run, very slow but nailed it. Sped up the last minute and still had enough in the tank to have kept going. However...

Just completed my first ever 25 minute run, very slow but nailed it. Sped up the...

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 😩

Just home from run 1 of week 6. I found it harder than the 20 minute run I did last Friday ! Feel as though the weekend off did me no good at all. Legs heavy...

Just home from run 1 of week 6. I found it harder than the 20 minute run I did l...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W6R1 - upped the pace!

Decided to challenge myself today to up the pace and work towards a 30minute 5K...boy that was tough! I’m so glad I managed to complete it but I was really...

Decided to challenge myself today to up the pace and work towards a 30minute 5K....

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 - any tips for W5?

Completed the second run for Week 4 so only one more until Week 5. Does anyone have any tips on how to my head in the game? Must admit to feeling a bit nervous...

Completed the second run for Week 4 so only one more until Week 5. Does anyone h...

Tmac405

•4 years ago

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Just absolutely bossed Week 6 Run 1

So happy with my progress! Although I’ve only lost like 3lbs so far, I think I need to up the diet side of things, but I’m so pleased with my progress I...

So happy with my progress! Although I’ve only lost like 3lbs so far, I think I n...

Lolsytom

•4 years ago

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W5R3

Well I did it yesterday!!! It was really ok, had a few moments where I thought I can't do this but just slowed down (if that's possible at my pace) and...

Well I did it yesterday!!! It was really ok, had a few moments where I thought I...

Poca

•4 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Good Morning. So finally completed week 7 had a really good run this morning. I actually ran for 30 mins as when got to 25 mins was feeling really good....

Good Morning. So finally completed week 7 had a really good run this morning. ...

Natedog1805

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8r1, ✔️💪

Another one down, and i got to say this morning i smashed it. App went off again but because in armband couldnt do much about it heared jo tell me when to...

Another one down, and i got to say this morning i smashed it. App went off agai...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Progressing but finding it harder

Completed week 7. Can’t believe I have now run for 25 mins 4 times in just over a week. The run today was the hardest of the 4 less distance and higher heart...

Completed week 7. Can’t believe I have now run for 25 mins 4 times in just over ...

Quackquackquack

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Week 8 run 3 ❌

running diaries part 2.

Week 7 R2 complete!

43 today and hit 5k :)

W6R3 complete

Running pace?

Finally onto Week 4 R1

Should I slow down my approach to couch to 5k

Wk 2, Run 3 - Complete!

Not too sure if to risk it today

Week 6 Run 3 ✅

W5R2 ....... but now R3 looming

Goodbye Week 5

Week 6 Run 3

3rd time lucky

Week 5 R3

#runwithmaud

W9r2 done with some discomfort

Week 4 I will conquer you! I will not give up!

Pain in ball of foot or metatarsalgia

W1 Run2

Week 6 completed

Week 6 run 1 😩

W6R1 - upped the pace!

W4R2 - any tips for W5?

Just absolutely bossed Week 6 Run 1

W5R3

Week 7 completed

Wk8r1, ✔️💪

Progressing but finding it harder

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