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Wk6R1 &R2 a little harder than expected

I’ve just completed WK6R2 this morning and surprisingly found this and R1 less comfortable than Wk5R3! It got me thinking about R3 this week given it’s a 25m...

I’ve just completed WK6R2 this morning and surprisingly found this and R1 less c...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 😁

Morning all, such a lovely day... Much better than last week 🌞 lovely run in the sunshine this morning with my dog 🏃🏼‍♀️🐶 great start to the day and week....

Morning all, such a lovely day... Much better than last week 🌞 lovely run in th...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 3

So I deliberately ran fairly slow today and felt really comfortable at 28 minutes (just over 4K) so I carried on to see if I could run 5k - finally hit it at...

So I deliberately ran fairly slow today and felt really comfortable at 28 minute...

Charly01

Graduate•4 years ago

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Older woman never run!!

W1. Just stating out. I’m 71 never run and a bit over weight. Anyone else in a similar path or anyone with ideas? Done 1st two run ok but feeling unwell so...

W1. Just stating out. I’m 71 never run and a bit over weight. Anyone else in a s...

Grannie49

•4 years ago

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W5R1

Whoever thought five minutes could be so long ! I feel like I finish every run by the skin of my teeth ! Will this ever get any easier ???

Whoever thought five minutes could be so long ! I feel like I finish every run ...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Completed w9r3 today 😁

Well I have just finished c25k this morning, I will admit those last 5 minutes are a real struggle for me, 20 mins is my optimum and what I think I will build...

Well I have just finished c25k this morning, I will admit those last 5 minutes a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W3R1

Week 3 run 1 done! Had a two day running break and that step up a gear was tough but did it!

Week 3 run 1 done! Had a two day running break and that step up a gear was tough...

Zohan44

•4 years ago

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W4R1 - made it (just barely)!

Well, after a week off from posting my progress on here (it isn't really that interesting to go "woop, did W3R2 again!") I progressed to week 4 today. I have...

Well, after a week off from posting my progress on here (it isn't really that in...

RainRunner33

•4 years ago

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Lessons learned!

This morning's run was my worst so far - and my own fault! My favourite route includes a loop through a small plantation, and I really enjoy being under the...

This morning's run was my worst so far - and my own fault! My favourite route i...

Whydothis

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!!!

So happy!! Finally completed C25K after so many attempts over the last few years 😊 Beautiful run too, with mist over the Mersey and the sun breaking through...

So happy!! Finally completed C25K after so many attempts over the last few years...

Autocutie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 in progress...

Well, I managed to the Week 4, Run 1 yesterday with some difficulty. I'm finding the difference between running outside and running on the treadmill so vast!...

Well, I managed to the Week 4, Run 1 yesterday with some difficulty. I'm finding...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to find good trainers

What are the best running trainers to use?

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Finally 5k

So I graduated at the end of July and was running just under 4K in 30 minutes. Then with the hot August I found I was not running 3 times a week but I was...

So I graduated at the end of July and was running just under 4K in 30 minutes. T...

SUEHANDLEY6

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Yay the sun was actually out today, nearly forgot what it looked like 😂 No wind no rain, this was a good start to week 2 😀 The extra 30 seconds added to run...

Yay the sun was actually out today, nearly forgot what it looked like 😂 No wind...

Phoenix010

•4 years ago

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Great start of week with 5k

Happy Monday

Syllo137

•4 years ago

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Garmin coach anyone?

Found training plans available for my forerunner watch, so decided to see if I can manage a 5-10k plan... I dislike the idea of podcasts now the mornings are...

Found training plans available for my forerunner watch, so decided to see if I c...

Reggit

Graduate•4 years ago

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One thing after another! ☹️

Having had a break for a holiday and then getting back into wk7, I completed wk9r1 on 26th August and was looking forward to completing the program. However I...

Having had a break for a holiday and then getting back into wk7, I completed wk9...

Sharklet69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back at it!

After a break of 3 weeks, overdone it trying to get under 30 minute 5k... Feels wonderful to be back out running. Surprised that it's dark at 5am. Enjoy your...

After a break of 3 weeks, overdone it trying to get under 30 minute 5k... Feels ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5, Run 2!

Hi all, Didn't have time to post this yesterday, as we had friends over soon after I took the photo. So keeping true to my promise - here is my photo of my...

Hi all, Didn't have time to post this yesterday, as we had friends over soon aft...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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Really nervous about running in the dark!

I’m probably being really silly, but I’m really nervous about running in the dark. I run first thing in the morning, in the countryside (ish) and pass one or...

I’m probably being really silly, but I’m really nervous about running in the dar...

Kempy_84_kels

•4 years ago

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Whey protein ..yes or no ?

I’ve just completed week 7 run 2 and looking at the calorie count I’m so disappointed !! Im wondering if whey protein would help me ??

I’ve just completed week 7 run 2 and looking at the calorie count I’m so disappo...

Hannah861

•4 years ago

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The last of the interval runs! 😔

Did an evening run today. Perfect weather and as I strode out the sun came out - perfect. First ten minutes was a bit of a push but by the time I got into my...

Did an evening run today. Perfect weather and as I strode out the sun came out -...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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10 km first time

Hi all just wanted to pat myself on the back as run 10km today and in 64 minutes.

Hi all just wanted to pat myself on the back as run 10km today and in 64 minutes...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3

Well I never expected to get to week 7 let alone run 3. So I have a question for y’all. My wrist bleepy thing tells me I ran 5.2km this morning. I haven’t been...

Well I never expected to get to week 7 let alone run 3. So I have a question for...

Vanuua2

Graduate•4 years ago

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C4R4 - Uneventful 🏃‍♂️

Consolidation Run 14 I did try to post this update this morning but for some reason the app has been playing up 🤷‍♂️ anyone else?! I woke up debating on...

Consolidation Run 14 I did try to post this update this morning but for some re...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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Garmin off again!

Sigh!

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Warmer...better...happier me!

Having seen the temperature difference between this afternoon and tomorrow morning, I decided to run at17.30 today instead of 7am tomorrow! I know it means...

Having seen the temperature difference between this afternoon and tomorrow morni...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Weekly 5K -- It's Much Easier With A Map🏃😂

Not posted for a few days and also not had chance to run so thought I'd revisit the University Campus to plan a 5K run I can do in the dark over the shorter...

Not posted for a few days and also not had chance to run so thought I'd revisit ...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lapsed, but want to try again

Hi all, I completed my c25k in April, ran a 5k for charity, raised A LOT of money and was generally delighted with myself ... Problem is I have literally not...

Hi all, I completed my c25k in April, ran a 5k for charity, raised A LOT of mon...

thecandyman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation day!!

Finally done it! I've only posted on here once (and that was to whinge about the feared Week 5 Run 3 - which was fine 🤦🏼‍♀️) but this is an amazing forum for...

Finally done it! I've only posted on here once (and that was to whinge about the...

Jackapoodle

Graduate•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Wk6R1 &R2 a little harder than expected

Week 2 😁

Week 8 run 3

Older woman never run!!

W5R1

Completed w9r3 today 😁

W3R1

W4R1 - made it (just barely)!

Lessons learned!

Graduated!!!

Week 4 in progress...

Trying to find good trainers

Finally 5k

Week 2 run 1

Great start of week with 5k

Garmin coach anyone?

One thing after another! ☹️

Back at it!

Week 5, Run 2!

Really nervous about running in the dark!

Whey protein ..yes or no ?

The last of the interval runs! 😔

10 km first time

Week 7 run 3

C4R4 - Uneventful 🏃‍♂️

Garmin off again!

Warmer...better...happier me!

Weekly 5K -- It's Much Easier With A Map🏃😂

Lapsed, but want to try again

Graduation day!!

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