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Update!! Week 9 next but feeling deflated update on previous post

Week 9 next but feeling deflated ****UPDATE From previous post**** Did week 9 run 1 last night, took on board all your comments and had THE BEST RUN YET!!...

Week 9 next but feeling deflated ****UPDATE From previous post**** Did week 9 ru...

Slowshuffle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

I was out first thing this morning on my run and I found the first 10 minutes a struggle but I cracked on and was actually able to up the tempo with 5 minute...

I was out first thing this morning on my run and I found the first 10 minutes a ...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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Flexibility exercises

I saw a post on here that had a link for flex and stretch exercises that could work well on your non running days? Could anyone help with this? Thank you

I saw a post on here that had a link for flex and stretch exercises that could w...

Djphotography

Graduate•4 years ago

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Proud Dad Alert! 🚨

Yay! My daughter has just Graduated 👩‍🎓 Very proud of her for seeing it through! Sadly, I couldn’t run with her, I’m still suffering with what the doctor...

Yay! My daughter has just Graduated 👩‍🎓 Very proud of her for seeing it throug...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Will I ever get there?

Last year I was in hospital for 10 days due to DVT and PE. It was a scary just as it is now but I never thought I would be running again as I could not walk...

Last year I was in hospital for 10 days due to DVT and PE. It was a scary just ...

Ashley323

•4 years ago

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The Ultimate Playlist Which One Song / Tune Inspires You The Most

We all have that one song / tune that gives us the boost we need when it comes on and we’re flagging a bit....as a young boy of just 54 years of age for me...

We all have that one song / tune that gives us the boost we need when it comes o...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting into a rhythm on our runs.

Laura says at 5 mins you should be starting to feel like you are in a comfortable stride but for me it takes at least 8 minutes. Anyone else take a while to...

Laura says at 5 mins you should be starting to feel like you are in a comfortabl...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Compression leggings...discuss!

Honestly, what do they do? Do I need them? I do like a bit of kit and have been eyeing up some spendy Sweaty Betty leggings (have a 20% code if anyone wants...

Honestly, what do they do? Do I need them? I do like a bit of kit and have been ...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r1 completed :)

So I attempted this run last week and got a stitch at 26 minutes that forced me to stop, I know I panicked again and lost my breathing. Attempted to restart...

So I attempted this run last week and got a stitch at 26 minutes that forced me ...

Maverickrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 - Tick!

Week 7 second run went so much better than run 1. I've taken two rest days, and meant to do some exercise in the house but didn't get round to it, so at 8 pm...

Week 7 second run went so much better than run 1. I've taken two rest days, and ...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1. In the groove

Nearly there now, 2 more runs to graduation. Running is feeling so much more a natural movement than it did a few weeks ago. I've been giving podcasts a go...

Nearly there now, 2 more runs to graduation. Running is feeling so much more a n...

ChubbyJawa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breathing struggles

I’ve just completed W6 R3, which is amazing but it was bloody hard! After about ten minutes I really start to struggle with my breathing. I am literally going...

I’ve just completed W6 R3, which is amazing but it was bloody hard! After about ...

Issywhizz

Graduate•4 years ago

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1st Consolidation Run

So - just finished my first consolidation run and... The sun. 🥵😱😨 Even at 7-8am it was beating down on me! I ended up more of a sweaty heap than usual...

So - just finished my first consolidation run and... The sun. 🥵😱😨 Even at 7-...

Kayleicia

Graduate•4 years ago

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My story

At the beginning of lockdown I noticed my son was getting up very early and going out which was out of character for him. After a couple of weeks he came...

At the beginning of lockdown I noticed my son was getting up very early and goin...

Hollycole

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee pain Day 1 Minute 1!!

Hey guys. I'm new here. First day of running today after many years on the couch. I had instantaneous sharp pains in both kneecaps. Almost unbearable. I got...

Hey guys. I'm new here. First day of running today after many years on the couch...

GuyBal

•4 years ago

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5K OK but heart rate too high?

Graduated on Sunday, covering 4.1K in 30 mins, so I went for the full 5K this morning, which took 37 mins. I'm fairly pleased with that, but my heart rate...

Graduated on Sunday, covering 4.1K in 30 mins, so I went for the full 5K this mo...

Horatio77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 smashed ☀️😜💪

After finding week 8 quite tough I didn’t know what to expect with week 9. Followed my usual route and went early before the sun comes out to play! (I find...

After finding week 8 quite tough I didn’t know what to expect with week 9. Follo...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 ✅

Even though it was ridiculously hot yesterday evening, I got out and ran. Don’t get me wrong it was hard! By the end of it my feet and ankles were numb, which...

Even though it was ridiculously hot yesterday evening, I got out and ran. Don’t ...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tips for a beginner

Hi I’ve just signed up and am feeling very apprehensive. I’m heading towards 50 and am overweight and incredibly unfit. Any wise words would be appreciated....

Hi I’ve just signed up and am feeling very apprehensive. I’m heading towards 50...

Islandmacmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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Breathing pattern suggested in the app on week 2

I know one or two people have mentioned the breathing pattern suggested in the app on week 2 . Well, I don't so much have a problem with my breathing , just a...

I know one or two people have mentioned the breathing pattern suggested in the a...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3 done!

Wow! What a week for an asthmatic to be running W7! Did it though! 🥵 My legs being stronger now has definitely helped compensate for my lungs struggling with...

Wow! What a week for an asthmatic to be running W7! Did it though! 🥵 My legs be...

Bloomsbury22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Added benefits 👍🏻

Just completed W6R1 and happy with that. However I was really pleased to see this chart which show the impact on my fitness levels over the last month.

Just completed W6R1 and happy with that. However I was really pleased to see thi...

Joggingbottom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Return of the Grump 9.3

Whoop! Now to keep it up this time

ForestGrump63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running In The Heat/Part 2/Perspective

I took this photo on 31 July 2015 in Zadar, Croatia. 4.30pm, in the sun. Temperature in the shade was around 38C, high humidity, 'dead sticky heat', sensation...

I took this photo on 31 July 2015 in Zadar, Croatia. 4.30pm, in the sun. Tempera...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woodland run 🌳🌲

Following the suggestions and advice I received from roseabi last week, today I ran the third run of my new plan. It was my longest ever run, 35 minutes...

Following the suggestions and advice I received from roseabi last week, today I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Done 5k!

Aaaahhhh! My goal was 5k for the NHS and I did it despite no faith at all in myself and spraining both ankles! No joke! I'm absolutely dripping in sweat!...

Aaaahhhh! My goal was 5k for the NHS and I did it despite no faith at all in mys...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Penultimate run

Just finished W9R2. Wow that felt good! Quickest run yet, and as I was so close to doing 4K I carried on for an extra 2 and 1/2 mins. Am so proud of myself!...

Just finished W9R2. Wow that felt good! Quickest run yet, and as I was so close ...

Jojoknits

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduate!

Finally did it! After a few disappointing runs due to the heat and hayfever and lots of support from lovely people here I completed Week 9 Run 3! Really...

Finally did it! After a few disappointing runs due to the heat and hayfever and ...

Ttyne

•4 years ago

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Week 4 struggle in the last 5 minutes and slow to a walk - I know I can redo the week but can’t figure out why there’s a block

I make the time up so I know I can do it but just not when I should

MissKDLC

•4 years ago

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Sore thumbs!

My left thumb started aching after running because I always carried my phone in my hand - I don’t have a pocket in my running gear and never got round to...

My left thumb started aching after running because I always carried my phone in ...

Emcg51

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Update!! Week 9 next but feeling deflated update on previous post

Week 7 run 3

Flexibility exercises

Proud Dad Alert! 🚨

Will I ever get there?

The Ultimate Playlist Which One Song / Tune Inspires You The Most

Getting into a rhythm on our runs.

Compression leggings...discuss!

W9r1 completed :)

Week 7 Run 2 - Tick!

W9R1. In the groove

Breathing struggles

1st Consolidation Run

My story

Knee pain Day 1 Minute 1!!

5K OK but heart rate too high?

Week 9 Run 1 smashed ☀️😜💪

Week 7 run 1 ✅

Tips for a beginner

Breathing pattern suggested in the app on week 2

W7R3 done!

Added benefits 👍🏻

Return of the Grump 9.3

Running In The Heat/Part 2/Perspective

Woodland run 🌳🌲

Done 5k!

Penultimate run

Graduate!

Week 4 struggle in the last 5 minutes and slow to a walk - I know I can redo the week but can’t figure out why there’s a block

Sore thumbs!

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

***Update!!*** Week 9 next but feeling deflated ***update on previous post***

Week 7 run 3

Flexibility exercises

Proud Dad Alert! 🚨

Will I ever get there?

The Ultimate Playlist Which One Song / Tune Inspires You The Most

Getting into a rhythm on our runs.

Compression leggings...discuss!

W9r1 completed :)

Week 7 Run 2 - Tick!

W9R1. In the groove

Breathing struggles

1st Consolidation Run

My story

Knee pain Day 1 Minute 1!!

5K OK but heart rate too high?

Week 9 Run 1 smashed ☀️😜💪

Week 7 run 1 ✅

Tips for a beginner

Breathing pattern suggested in the app on week 2

W7R3 done!

Added benefits 👍🏻

Return of the Grump 9.3

Running In The Heat/Part 2/Perspective

Woodland run 🌳🌲

Done 5k!

Penultimate run

Graduate!

Week 4 struggle in the last 5 minutes and slow to a walk - I know I can redo the week but can’t figure out why there’s a block

Sore thumbs!

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Archive

Update!! Week 9 next but feeling deflated update on previous post