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W7 R1.... and then some

ok so... tonight was W7 R1 and i actually felt great! Not like W6 R3 where i wanted to give up the whole way round 🤣 I felt so good that when she said the 25...

ok so... tonight was W7 R1 and i actually felt great! Not like W6 R3 where i wan...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

Week 5 - can anyone explain why after 20 mins of running week 6 will be intervals? Sorry if this is a daft question x

Week 5 - can anyone explain why after 20 mins of running week 6 will be interval...

JAKL

•4 years ago

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Much better run

So after the disappointment of last weeks run the elation of this week supersedes that’s. My run tonight was 3.2 miles in 26.35 mins and the resulting 5k was...

So after the disappointment of last weeks run the elation of this week supersede...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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How to run faster!

Had missed a day of my running so knew I had to go today. Early morning meeting so set alarm for 6am, then spent 15 minutes thinking about how I was going to...

Had missed a day of my running so knew I had to go today. Early morning meeting ...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anxiety!

I ran week 1 a couple of times until I felt comfortable to start week 2, which I did tonight. Same route although longer tonight but same hills and I’m fairly...

I ran week 1 a couple of times until I felt comfortable to start week 2, which I...

Fitternotfatter2020

•4 years ago

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Editing strava

Hello all! Just fin a very hard week 6 run 2, my lungs wanted to crawl out of my chest but my legs could have gone on forever! It was hills and fields and wood...

Hello all! Just fin a very hard week 6 run 2, my lungs wanted to crawl out of my...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1 - Check these bad boys out 😂😂

Treated myself yesterday after graduating last week and invested in a pair of proper running shoes. Apart from my Brasher Hillmaster GTX walking boots which I...

Treated myself yesterday after graduating last week and invested in a pair of pr...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just attempted run 1

I have just attempted run 1. I found when doing the 60 second jog I was unable to do it I managed about 18 seconds. By the end two sets I was able to do 15...

I have just attempted run 1. I found when doing the 60 second jog I was unable t...

Dog68

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 4 - fail😞

Bit of a long post! I tried to complete this run yesterday, but it was raining too heavy and couldn’t risk my beats headphones getting wet - so only ran for...

Bit of a long post! I tried to complete this run yesterday, but it was raining ...

Lydia978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 - anyone else count their steps?

Only 5 runs in but really impressed by the difference between today and the nervousness before I started run 1. Not sure if I like running. I love the feeling...

Only 5 runs in but really impressed by the difference between today and the nerv...

stevee303

•4 years ago

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NRC accuracy and shoes.... 🤔

OK.... two completely unrelated questions here but hey ho! Firstly - can anyone enlighten me on the accuracy of the NRC app. I ran today using my samsung...

OK.... two completely unrelated questions here but hey ho! Firstly - can anyone...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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A Bit Confused - 5k??

Hi, I am just starting Week 6 and, according to my runkeeper, I am covering around 3.5km (including the warmup/cooldown 5 minute walks). I have an average pace...

Hi, I am just starting Week 6 and, according to my runkeeper, I am covering arou...

BarryR

Graduate•4 years ago

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Started Couch to 5k

Did day 1 this morning, I was dreading it but it wasn’t as bad I I thought it would be. I know it’s only day 1 but I did feel better for doing it 👍

Did day 1 this morning, I was dreading it but it wasn’t as bad I I thought it wo...

Martman65

•4 years ago

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What songs do people like to go running to? I need a new playlist! Thanks.

Abi1992

Graduate•4 years ago

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The Wizardry Continues!

The wizardry of this great programme has continued today. Two years or so ago I couldn’t make it unaided from my hospital bed to the loo having lost a kidney...

The wizardry of this great programme has continued today. Two years or so ago I ...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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10th consolidation run

I have not run for a week as I have been having an ongoing niggle with my left ankle. I saw a physio last week and found that the problem is actually weak hip...

I have not run for a week as I have been having an ongoing niggle with my left a...

EThomas

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run

Done my first run today and to tell you the truth rarther enjoyed it a great app for beginners

Done my first run today and to tell you the truth rarther enjoyed it a great app...

pipbry

•4 years ago

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First run complete!

Wow that was challenging! I don't know about you guys but I'm not a very active person, especially since lockdown but I did it! My first run is over 😁

Wow that was challenging! I don't know about you guys but I'm not a very active ...

Luceneedham

•4 years ago

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What do you guys do with your phone?

Mine is currently sitting in my sports bra but I don’t know how sustainable this is.. especially with wanting to check distance in the future..

Mine is currently sitting in my sports bra but I don’t know how sustainable this...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Week 9, run 1 with my boy

I thoroughly enjoyed today's run! I have had a tough last few runs with really heavy legs and feeling really lethargic. My 8 year old has been asking to come...

I thoroughly enjoyed today's run! I have had a tough last few runs with really h...

SammiN3

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Back on track 👍

I was a little apprehensive about running this morning 4 days after my fall and decided to run really slowly. I completed my 30 minutes run with no problems so...

I was a little apprehensive about running this morning 4 days after my fall and ...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R2 👍🏻

I went out this morning, made friends with awful heavy showers and wind... but I DID IT! I thought it was more difficult than run 1 to be honest for some...

I went out this morning, made friends with awful heavy showers and wind... but...

Tdop55

•4 years ago

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Just started week 4

I’ve done the first run of week 4! Found it a bit tiring!! I’ve had a look at what week 5 has to offer and it looks a bit scary (especially the third run!)....

I’ve done the first run of week 4! Found it a bit tiring!! I’ve had a look at wh...

MeleB

•4 years ago

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Consolidation contemplation!

OK.... So thought I would give another little update as my last post was written after what felt like a very deflating consolidation run. 😕 Firstly... THANK...

OK.... So thought I would give another little update as my last post was written...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally enjoyed SOME of my run!

I had a moment today. A moment of pure joy! I was running through the woods (my third week of consolidation) and I was listening to run pod and I actually...

I had a moment today. A moment of pure joy! I was running through the woods (...

BowlingT

Graduate•4 years ago

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w5r1 looking ahead

Today I completed w5r1 I had found w4 the hardest week so far, so I was a bit intimidated for w5 but actually todays run I found so much better than last...

Today I completed w5r1 I had found w4 the hardest week so far, so I was a bit in...

a_in_gsr

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R1 😲😲

Was very nervous about this run, but did my stretches and thought 'what's the worst that can happen! '. I was really pleased to finish the run, and although I...

Was very nervous about this run, but did my stretches and thought 'what's the wo...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2 R1 Complete - first struggle run

I did nottt feel like running yesterday. It was Monday, I had run every other day since the previous Tuesday (on the plan) and although I felt ready for week...

I did nottt feel like running yesterday. It was Monday, I had run every other da...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Progressing

W8r1 done. Hard work but so enjoyed the feeling after it was completed. 💪🏻🙂

Leve

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 3 after a week off

I’m very happy I did this! Was thrown off by an anniversary celebration with wine. I don’t drink much and ended up with a 2day hangover 😬 and I woke up this...

I’m very happy I did this! Was thrown off by an anniversary celebration with win...

Yellowshade

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2020

W7 R1.... and then some

Week 5

Much better run

How to run faster!

Anxiety!

Editing strava

Consolidation Run 1 - Check these bad boys out 😂😂

Just attempted run 1

Consolidation run 4 - fail😞

Week 2 - anyone else count their steps?

NRC accuracy and shoes.... 🤔

A Bit Confused - 5k??

Started Couch to 5k

What songs do people like to go running to? I need a new playlist! Thanks.

The Wizardry Continues!

10th consolidation run

First run

First run complete!

What do you guys do with your phone?

Week 9, run 1 with my boy

Back on track 👍

W1 R2 👍🏻

Just started week 4

Consolidation contemplation!

Finally enjoyed SOME of my run!

w5r1 looking ahead

W2R1 😲😲

W2 R1 Complete - first struggle run

Progressing

Consolidation 3 after a week off

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