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Sore calves, need to control my pace!! help

Graduated yday, i went out to strong and had to really slow down in the last km so to complete. I’ve got really sore calves today! Any advice of how to steady...

Graduated yday, i went out to strong and had to really slow down in the last km ...

Tracey3547

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Just completed the first run of week 5 and it was tough but ok. Towards the end of the third run my legs were aching but my breathing was ok, when I first...

Just completed the first run of week 5 and it was tough but ok. Towards the end ...

Overweightandunfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation

Hi, please can I have my graduation badge? Completed this morning onwards to consolidation!

Hi, please can I have my graduation badge? Completed this morning onwards to con...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 complete

So proud of myself for getting this far :) in week 1 & 2 I was struggling to even slow jog for 90 seconds. I just did 25 mins non stop 🙌🏼 I am overweight...

So proud of myself for getting this far :) in week 1 & 2 I was struggling to eve...

running_noob

•4 years ago

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Last run of the week

Well I did manage a final run this week in spite of migraine yesterday. Didn’t push myself though as still could feel headache. Another week done now just...

Well I did manage a final run this week in spite of migraine yesterday. Didn’t p...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo w9 r3 DONE🎉🍾

Yep all done! Wow, best run too. Managed to keep a really steady pace with a little sprint at the end! That's me in the photo, I think it was w3, when we had...

Yep all done! Wow, best run too. Managed to keep a really steady pace with a lit...

Blossom-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8

I’ve made it to week 8! 28 mins smashed, I can’t believe I did it 😁 struggled with 60s week 1 🤔 This program really does work😁

I’ve made it to week 8! 28 mins smashed, I can’t believe I did it 😁 struggled ...

-Jelly-Tot-

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 4 run 3 ✅

Found it tough today, calves screaming a bit, until the final run strangely so found a reserve of energy and picked up the pace for the last couple of......

Found it tough today, calves screaming a bit, until the final run strangely so f...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run ,

1st thanks for all the kind thoughts Wednesday, you really are a great community. Really wrestled with getting up however reminded myself if didn't its...

1st thanks for all the kind thoughts Wednesday, you really are a great community...

Martin1956

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 complete - time to celebrate

9 (+) weeks ago I wasn’t sure it was achievable. But I’ve stuck with this fantastic programme and thought about all those who came before me and carried on....

9 (+) weeks ago I wasn’t sure it was achievable. But I’ve stuck with this fantas...

JAT58

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 started

First 30 minute of week 9 done after an extra rest day due to feeling under the weather the last couple of days. Wasn’t really feeling it but once I got going...

First 30 minute of week 9 done after an extra rest day due to feeling under the ...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 1 complete

Found it a bit harder today and felt it more in my legs but still managed fine. Been running on grass first two times but where I usually run had puddles...

Found it a bit harder today and felt it more in my legs but still managed fine. ...

buchgall157

•4 years ago

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The End is in sight!!!!

One more run of week 8. Not much to report on run 2... it was cold, it was wet, I powered through and plodded home like a soggy dog hahaha!! But one more run...

One more run of week 8. Not much to report on run 2... it was cold, it was wet, ...

SamanthaM87

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

So this was a little more comfortable than W4R1. Went at a steady pace from the off, rather than a sprint. There were a couple of times where I drifted off...

So this was a little more comfortable than W4R1. Went at a steady pace from the ...

BeaglesEnd

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W2R3

Hi guys, So just some brief background, I use to bodybuild quite abit for 3-4 years however i stopped for 4 years and basically lost quite abit of muscle mass...

Hi guys, So just some brief background, I use to bodybuild quite abit for 3-4 ye...

Fatty9669

•4 years ago

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COMPLETED!

Wow! Can’t believe I’ve completed Couch to 5K, second time lucky! I feel so chuffed and enjoyed this run even though my legs felt like lead. I managed to go...

Wow! Can’t believe I’ve completed Couch to 5K, second time lucky! I feel so chuf...

ANewLu

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 done

I am so impressed with the progress I never thought I was able to do this after more than 3 years of no running at all.. So happy and looking forward to W6 Run...

I am so impressed with the progress I never thought I was able to do this after ...

jcmartin2000

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK7R2 - glad that runs over!

Really hard today, caught my rhythm about 8 mins in but it didn't last. Very heavy legs today. Frustrated as I really enjoyed R1 of this week! Oh well,...

Really hard today, caught my rhythm about 8 mins in but it didn't last. Very he...

3Sud

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sore throat

I've noticed that I'm starting to get a bit of a sore throat everytime I run outside (doesn't help that we are by the airport) but does anyone have any...

I've noticed that I'm starting to get a bit of a sore throat everytime I run out...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R2 hardest yet. My face has never been so red 🥵

So I got back out yesterday after an extra day of rest and I won’t lie, it was hard. I thought my face was going to explode. Being asthmatic and never...

So I got back out yesterday after an extra day of rest and I won’t lie, it was h...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduates!!

We have finally finished Couch to 5k and have loved every minute of it! Myself and my 11 year old daughter were bored during lockdown and really wanted to...

We have finally finished Couch to 5k and have loved every minute of it! Myself a...

Chappie77

Graduate•4 years ago

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1ST RUN WEEK 9!!!

All I can say is I'm really proud of myself...30 minutes non stop running..can't even remember the last time I did that!...💪🏃‍♀️

All I can say is I'm really proud of myself...30 minutes non stop running..can't...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Graduate badge

Hi - can I have my graduate 👩‍🎓 badge next to my name please? Many thanks 😊

Samboybarry

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sports bra blunder👙

So, an interesting run yesterday, dealt with the zip of my front fastening sports bra pinging open mid-run!!!! Luckily I had a vest over it!!!!! AND I shuffle...

So, an interesting run yesterday, dealt with the zip of my front fastening sport...

Orangepastill

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 r3

Yay I’ve done it, now I just need to keep it going!!!

HerbieL

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 ✅

Yay! That was my toughest week so far...but I did it! Feeling proud and looking forward to the 28 minute runs. What’s an extra 3 minutes per run 🤪😳

Yay! That was my toughest week so far...but I did it! Feeling proud and looking ...

Westie4

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finishing line in sight...

Penultimate run done. I had a problem with the app and ran for 35 minutes today. Result! Only one run left. I'll do it on Monday and I am really looking...

Penultimate run done. I had a problem with the app and ran for 35 minutes today....

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

Started yesterday. Found it harder than I thought. Really enjoyed though. Looking forward to seeing some progress. Going to keep at it.Think the guns and roses...

Started yesterday. Found it harder than I thought. Really enjoyed though. Lookin...

Tarmacnewbie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4, run 1. I did it!

Thanks so much to all that commented last night on my post that I was scared to start week 4! Can’t believe I actually ran for 5 minutes! I am feeling...

Thanks so much to all that commented last night on my post that I was scared to...

Allstar1975

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3

Done that one, strangely enough it didn’t seem as hard as the 20min run. I’m now looking forward to weeks 7, 8 and 9 with a new feeling of confidence. I may...

Done that one, strangely enough it didn’t seem as hard as the 20min run. I’m now...

Billyboing

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Sore calves, need to control my pace!! help

Week 5 Run 1

Graduation

Week 6 complete

Last run of the week

Woohoo w9 r3 DONE🎉🍾

Week 8

Wk 4 run 3 ✅

1st consolidation run ,

W9R3 complete - time to celebrate

Week 9 started

Wk 1 complete

The End is in sight!!!!

Week 4 Run 2

W2R3

COMPLETED!

W6R1 done

WK7R2 - glad that runs over!

Sore throat

W9R2 hardest yet. My face has never been so red 🥵

Graduates!!

1ST RUN WEEK 9!!!

Graduate badge

Sports bra blunder👙

Wk9 r3

Week 7 Run 3 ✅

Finishing line in sight...

Week 1 run 1

Week 4, run 1. I did it!

W6R3

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