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Amazed

managed 25 mins non stop. Very pleased with myself. 3 weeks to go b4 graduation. Will try to keep going after. Best of luck to all you couch to 5kers.

managed 25 mins non stop. Very pleased with myself. 3 weeks to go b4 graduation....

Pianolearner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2

JUST FINISHED WEEK 5 RUN 2 FOR THE SECOND TIME AFTER ONLY MANAGING A 6 MINUTE THEN A FULL 8 MINUTE RUN ON MY FIRST GO. MANAGED THEM BOTH TODAY! NOT LOOKING...

JUST FINISHED WEEK 5 RUN 2 FOR THE SECOND TIME AFTER ONLY MANAGING A 6 MINUTE TH...

Jlm1977

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7 R2 just kept going 🤪

Just finished my run and couldn’t believe how hard the second half was...... seemed to be waiting hours to hear lovely Laura tell me I was nearly there. I...

Just finished my run and couldn’t believe how hard the second half was...... see...

Runhippo

•4 years ago

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Day 1

Joined couch to 5k after a friend was doing it, can’t believe I got up and was out at 6am doing week 1 run 1 early days but feeling delighted I done it 😁

Joined couch to 5k after a friend was doing it, can’t believe I got up and was o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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First 5k 🏃‍♀️🐌

Wasn't planned, set the timer for 30 mins on the app and still had some juice left in the tank (just) so went for it. Buzzing now after feeling I had lost my...

Wasn't planned, set the timer for 30 mins on the app and still had some juice le...

weejillymc68

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R2 done by the little legs (and me!)

Finished my at home work out, picked up the running lead and this one bounded to the door ready for our morning run. After an app malfunction on W8R1 meaning...

Finished my at home work out, picked up the running lead and this one bounded to...

Serenity_runner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Well, after taking on board the replies to my last post re pacing myself, today I managed to complete all runs to the point of having to resist the urge to...

Well, after taking on board the replies to my last post re pacing myself, today ...

NorthernMonkey1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Early run

Dead proud this morning. Haven’t been out since running 5k in the pouring rain on Thursday, but this morning I was out by 6.30am and did 3.5km with my second...

Dead proud this morning. Haven’t been out since running 5k in the pouring rain o...

samejeans

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

I've just run for 25 minutes...I never would have believed it 6 weeks ago. Still don't really believe it now !! I still feel as though I'm running really...

I've just run for 25 minutes...I never would have believed it 6 weeks ago. Still...

PurplePanda42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Wow! I actually managed it! And didn't feel too bad thanks to the advice about taking the runs nice and slow. Also feel like my breathing has improved. I don't...

Wow! I actually managed it! And didn't feel too bad thanks to the advice about t...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running shoes for wide feet

I’ve got wide feet...anyone else with this problem found comfy running shoes? I’d be grateful for some ideas. Thank you

I’ve got wide feet...anyone else with this problem found comfy running shoes? I’...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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On week two. Getting there

Before this coronavirus started I could just about do 5K. This program is letting me build back up to it again.

Before this coronavirus started I could just about do 5K. This program is lettin...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

Begrudgingly took myself out for a run this evening - this week seems to have been that way - but was determined to keep on track. Last week I measured my...

Begrudgingly took myself out for a run this evening - this week seems to have be...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R1 Done...Almost Perfectly

So I just completed W1R1 and I'm feeling great! I had to take a five minute break, as my chest felt like it was going to explode, felt sick etc, think I left...

So I just completed W1R1 and I'm feeling great! I had to take a five minute brea...

BRE1996

•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs increasing by 10%

After the couch to 5k when increasing by 10% how often should you do this? Eg every run or every 3 runs?

After the couch to 5k when increasing by 10% how often should you do this? Eg ev...

Ourkel

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did one last consolidation run (one for the road!) 💖🏃‍♂️💖

Was planning on attempting stepping stones tonight but had second thoughts as had a long day work and tiring commute. Will be more mentally prepared on...

Was planning on attempting stepping stones tonight but had second thoughts as ha...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

Well I redone run 1 and it was fine, then today I done run 2 which was ok but I’ve noticed I run better alone, I found my boyfriend was annoying and kept...

Well I redone run 1 and it was fine, then today I done run 2 which was ok but I’...

Charfar

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2 run 1

I seem the have very achy pains in the lower front of my legs. Is this normal? I have been exercising for the last 5/6 weeks but this is the first time...

I seem the have very achy pains in the lower front of my legs. Is this normal? I...

Ssears91010

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 done

Just finished week 3 and already dreading week 4. 3 mins was hard so not sure how I’ll get through 5 mins 😩

Just finished week 3 and already dreading week 4. 3 mins was hard so not sure ho...

LdeP

•4 years ago

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Getting back

So tomorrow will be a week off because of the horrible bug I had, thanks to the advice I got on here I have been drinking over 3 litres of water the last...

So tomorrow will be a week off because of the horrible bug I had, thanks to the ...

Microll

•4 years ago

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Wk8 R1

On a high after completing my first 28 min run. I thought I can do this, even picked up my pace in places, and I did it. Stick with the plan it really does...

On a high after completing my first 28 min run. I thought I can do this, even pi...

Runningbird56

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

So. Did it then! Lots of Northern Soul on today’s playlist shuffle - this just after the halfway bell gave me a boost. https://youtu.be/AeaZ3DEQEyo

So. Did it then! Lots of Northern Soul on today’s playlist shuffle - this just...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 10 run 1 - consolidation time

Well I graduated on Friday and spent the weekend floating along on that road of ‘ what an amazing sense of achievement ‘ 🏃🏼‍♀️🥳. So Monday morning arrived...

Well I graduated on Friday and spent the weekend floating along on that road of ...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Positive thinking works :D

After my last post and reading the replies I felt so much more positive. Today I did my second run of week two and it felt great. I didn’t feel too out of...

After my last post and reading the replies I felt so much more positive. Today I...

Zoot3000

•4 years ago

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Run 4

Well I tried something different today to try and prevent injury. So I went out at 5.50 am and had a go at jeffing 60/30 not sure I like I as I didn’t like...

Well I tried something different today to try and prevent injury. So I went out...

HerbieL

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R1X2

Someone else must be experiencing similar to me? I did W4R1 this morning. As the day has gone by, I just keep wanting to run. So I’ve just done W4R1 again. I...

Someone else must be experiencing similar to me? I did W4R1 this morning. As the...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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New Brooks Tested For The First Time

Well today was the big day, weather was perfect, laced up the new Brooks Running Shoes at 6am and with Eye of The Tiger blasting in my ear holes off I went....

Well today was the big day, weather was perfect, laced up the new Brooks Running...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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First Day!!

So I did my first run today 🥵 gotta say did not enjoy it in the end 😂 but I did feel energised and good with myself afterwards! Here’s to day two 👌🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

So I did my first run today 🥵 gotta say did not enjoy it in the end 😂 but I di...

Demsj00

•4 years ago

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It's great to see yourself progress!

I am by no means a natural runner. Although I enjoyed some team and individual sports in the past I haven't done much other than walking for a number of years....

I am by no means a natural runner. Although I enjoyed some team and individual s...

Couch2frontdoor

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation

Hi there! Graduated today! More like couch to 4k for me. Treadmill on 1 incline. Less excuses on treadmill! Have done 2 outdoor runs along the way in...

Hi there! Graduated today! More like couch to 4k for me. Treadmill on 1 incline....

Walberg77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

Amazed

Week 5 Run 2

W7 R2 just kept going 🤪

Day 1

First 5k 🏃‍♀️🐌

W8R2 done by the little legs (and me!)

Week 3 Run 2

Early run

Week 6 run 3

Week 4 Run 1

Running shoes for wide feet

On week two. Getting there

Week 8 run 3

W1R1 Done...Almost Perfectly

Consolidation runs increasing by 10%

Did one last consolidation run (one for the road!) 💖🏃‍♂️💖

Week 7 run 2

Wk2 run 1

Week 3 done

Getting back

Wk8 R1

Graduated!

Week 10 run 1 - consolidation time

Positive thinking works :D

Run 4

W4R1X2

New Brooks Tested For The First Time

First Day!!

It's great to see yourself progress!

Graduation

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