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Couch to 5K program completed...Hurray....

I successfully completed my "Couch to 5K" running program on 9th May 2020. I started it in February and now i can fully run upto 30 minutes non-stop. All...

I successfully completed my "Couch to 5K" running program on 9th May 2020. I st...

Muhaddisa

•4 years ago

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Week 5

Hi- hope you are all keeping safe and well. This is my first post! I turned 40 last year and promised that I’d do something about my weight (18st). I bought...

Hi- hope you are all keeping safe and well. This is my first post! I turned 4...

NewRunner1979

•4 years ago

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WK7 R1 Today

This is my first post, have been reading lots of posts and getting inspiration to help me through up to now. I don’t look ahead to see what the run is,...

This is my first post, have been reading lots of posts and getting inspiration t...

Mr_Aardvark

•4 years ago

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Week 3 achieved! 🎉🎉

Week 3 final run yesterday - couldn’t believe how wast the 90 seconds was ! The 3 min was manageable but the last 3 mins was tough. My friend are asking if I...

Week 3 final run yesterday - couldn’t believe how wast the 90 seconds was ! The ...

Mowtown2020

•4 years ago

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Pain on the side of my left knee :(

We haven’t ran for a couple of days due to a pain on the out side of my left knee So gutted as I was really enjoying the program. It’s doesn’t hurt to...

We haven’t ran for a couple of days due to a pain on the out side of my left kne...

D1311

•4 years ago

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W5R1

Can’t put it off any longer!

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 9: the end and the beginning

At the beginning of March I would not be able to run for five minutes in a row even if my life depended on it. Now I can run for 30, come home and, after...

At the beginning of March I would not be able to run for five minutes in a row e...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wow! Week 5... wasn’t expecting that.

Well week 5 is a rollercoaster! So delighted to have completed it. Successfully. Never thought I’d have run for 20 mins straight, EVER! Ecstatic ☺️ Nervous...

Well week 5 is a rollercoaster! So delighted to have completed it. Successfully....

RainbowSloth

Graduate•4 years ago

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New to couch to 5k

I tried to do the couch to 5k a few years ago and failed as found it really difficult. Any tips on restarting as I am at least two stone over weight and 57...

I tried to do the couch to 5k a few years ago and failed as found it really diff...

natalie17

•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 and in wards

Due to do the dreaded week 5 run 3 in the morning, my question if I manage to get it done, why then on the next run week 6 run 1 do you go back down again so...

Due to do the dreaded week 5 run 3 in the morning, my question if I manage to ge...

Moisha

•4 years ago

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Cause for concern?

Since lockdown I’ve been able to run more than ever 😊 Running every other day for about 30 mins -sometimes with the dog for her daily walk! Today I felt real...

Since lockdown I’ve been able to run more than ever 😊 Running every other day f...

cathsykes

•4 years ago

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What is the best stretchers to do to avoid beginners injury please

What is best to do stretch before go for the run and walk or is it after and what stretchers are best to do, as did my week 1 run 2 today and feeling it in my...

What is best to do stretch before go for the run and walk or is it after and wha...

Mattlad91

•4 years ago

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First 30 Minute Run Done - W9R1

Well I never thought I would see the day, but I have run for 30 minutes non-stop. Did a slightly slower pace today than I have for my last couple of runs, and...

Well I never thought I would see the day, but I have run for 30 minutes non-stop...

dorarunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Me and my boy - week 3 run 3

Very proud of my 11 year old - just completed week three run three

Ssasqueen

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

My first post graduation run! Still warm even at 8.30pm but enjoyed that and cooled down with some Cadbury’s Creme Egg ice cream 😋

My first post graduation run! Still warm even at 8.30pm but enjoyed that and coo...

CobbleRunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Smashing week5 run 2

Well I cant believe I've done it! The buzz I felt was amazing. So just imagine for a second how good you are going to feel by the end of this challenge. So if...

Well I cant believe I've done it! The buzz I felt was amazing. So just imagine f...

Sausagepot55

•4 years ago

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hi

I just ran 2.7 miles in 27 minutes and had to stop cos I had stich anything I could have done to keep going for my 5k

I just ran 2.7 miles in 27 minutes and had to stop cos I had stich anything I co...

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 done but very late!

Ended up running at 8.15pm because my son went and had something to eat and we had to wait so he didn’t get stitch. We got bitten to death by midges! The last...

Ended up running at 8.15pm because my son went and had something to eat and we h...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

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Had to dig deep but did it!

Is it acceptable to run naked? Haha I’m joking obviously but even in just a T-shirt and cropped leggings I was waaaay to hot tonight 🥵 I didn’t realise I’d...

Is it acceptable to run naked? Haha I’m joking obviously but even in just a T-sh...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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May graduation!

Hi Administrators!! I’ve been advised to leave a message to tell you that I’ve successfully completed run 3 of week nine today and have consequently...

Hi Administrators!! I’ve been advised to leave a message to tell you that I’ve s...

AS60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Numb feet!

Hi! i’ve just completed Week 8 Run 1 and loved it! i love running now and the feeling i get after, however i have been struggling with sore calves and numb...

Hi! i’ve just completed Week 8 Run 1 and loved it! i love running now and the fe...

mollyox123

•4 years ago

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W2R3

Another week bites the dust! Waited until 6pm to go for my last run of week two...hot weather and a hangover courtesy of our VE day street party celebrations...

Another week bites the dust! Waited until 6pm to go for my last run of week two...

Hayleigh268

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hydration ideas please!

About to start week 4. So far...channeling Japanese slow runner, ✅; doing low impact exercise on rest days ✅ taking extra rest days when required ✅; doing post...

About to start week 4. So far...channeling Japanese slow runner, ✅; doing low im...

Gannet1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 2 completed

Week 1 run 2 completed.. Does anyone stretch etc before they go for the walk and then the running and I have anxiety etc which the exercise is helping me but I...

Week 1 run 2 completed.. Does anyone stretch etc before they go for the walk and...

Mattlad91

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 - that first half was so tough

Is it just me but those first 3 minutes were really tough today? My legs and feet felt like lead and I really struggled to keep going. But come the last 3...

Is it just me but those first 3 minutes were really tough today? My legs and fee...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 elation!!

I never used to understand "those people" who seemed addicted to exercise but the endorphin rush of completing this run really is something... I genuinely...

I never used to understand "those people" who seemed addicted to exercise but th...

Leany_lon

•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 Complete!!

I was so close to moving this week’s last run to tomorrow - I started my period, it’s about 20 degrees outside and all in all I just wasn’t feeling it this...

I was so close to moving this week’s last run to tomorrow - I started my period,...

runforfun_

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2...zzzzz

WOW...That was the hardest yet!! 😴 Right from the first jog...my hips and thighs were burning and my heart nearly popped! Hubby was struggling too! The heat...

WOW...That was the hardest yet!! 😴 Right from the first jog...my hips and thigh...

ET21

•4 years ago

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What day is it?

Has anyone else’s life changed into run days and non-run days? 🏃‍♀️ ⏰ 😂

LuckyKat123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Now no walking breaks

Have just completed Run2 of week6, harder than expected but pleased completed after yesterday’s social distancing VE Day celebrations. More apprehensive about...

Have just completed Run2 of week6, harder than expected but pleased completed af...

EngFan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Couch to 5K program completed...Hurray....

Week 5

WK7 R1 Today

Week 3 achieved! 🎉🎉

Pain on the side of my left knee :(

W5R1

Week 9: the end and the beginning

Wow! Week 5... wasn’t expecting that.

New to couch to 5k

Week 5 run 3 and in wards

Cause for concern?

What is the best stretchers to do to avoid beginners injury please

First 30 Minute Run Done - W9R1

Me and my boy - week 3 run 3

Consolidation Run 1

Smashing week5 run 2

hi

W6R2 done but very late!

Had to dig deep but did it!

May graduation!

Numb feet!

W2R3

Hydration ideas please!

Week 1 run 2 completed

Week 3 run 3 - that first half was so tough

Week 5 run 3 elation!!

Week 2 Run 3 Complete!!

W2R2...zzzzz

What day is it?

Now no walking breaks

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