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Week 3 run 1

I have just completed this week's run but have to say didn't feel like I ran enough so did another 3 minute run on the end 😄

I have just completed this week's run but have to say didn't feel like I ran eno...

Cakelady77

•4 years ago

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Aching Ankles

Just started week 3 of Couch to 5k today and my ankles are killing me I don’t know where to put my legs and I’m hobbling around like an old lady (no offence to...

Just started week 3 of Couch to 5k today and my ankles are killing me I don’t kn...

YorkshireLass007

•4 years ago

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W9r3

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Swifttrev

•4 years ago

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W9r3

So proud of finishing the couch to 5k but even more proud of finishing it with my daughter! There’s been days where I’ve struggled and vice versa but we’ve...

So proud of finishing the couch to 5k but even more proud of finishing it with ...

Swifttrev

•4 years ago

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W8 R2 and 5K please please let me brag

So today I reached the elusive 5K in 28 min + 10 walking. I seriously don't recognise myself! This programme is AMAZING!

So today I reached the elusive 5K in 28 min + 10 walking. I seriously don't rec...

StarkeyGo

Graduate•4 years ago

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I DID IT!!! W9 R3!

Officially a couch to 5k graduate!! 😁🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😁 Tonight I went out and ran for 30 minutes & 8 seconds covering 3.1miles (5k)🎉 This time 9 weeks ago i...

Officially a couch to 5k graduate!! 😁🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😁 Tonight I went out and ran ...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 2 21st - 23rd August 2020🏃

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the...

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K pr...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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About right?!

So I caved in and got a "fitness tracker" after telling myself I wasn't going to get hung up on distances, PBs etc and just wanted to be able to run for 30...

So I caved in and got a "fitness tracker" after telling myself I wasn't going to...

SuperKat1974

Graduate•4 years ago

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HELP

So i was going really well with C25K! Got to week 5 run 1 still was really enjoying but with the heat last week and not having child care I havent been now in...

So i was going really well with C25K! Got to week 5 run 1 still was really enjoy...

Mrslunnx

•4 years ago

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wk8 r1

wk8 r1 Went a totally different route as suggested by Laura, i had to wait 5 days between my last run as i had been very emotionally up and down. But...

wk8 r1 Went a totally different route as suggested by Laura, i had to wait 5 day...

windycastle

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hello again everybody!

Haven't written or been on this site for a year but just wanted to say that I have kept up running around three times a week between 3-4 miles each time. I...

Haven't written or been on this site for a year but just wanted to say that I ha...

Speedy99

Graduate•4 years ago

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Vo2 max fitness

Hi everyone, just wondered how many people use their VO2 max as an indication of their fitness? I am moderate at 30, which is pants but I am hoping to increase...

Hi everyone, just wondered how many people use their VO2 max as an indication of...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Dodging the massive downpours

There was an hour of only drizzle late afternoon so went out for my scheduled 30 minute run, usually I go first thing as I get quite tired by the end of the...

There was an hour of only drizzle late afternoon so went out for my scheduled 3...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

31 Replies

Looking for participants

Hi guys, my name is Joe Smith and I am looking for participants to help with my undergraduate dissertation. My research is based on people's experiences of...

Hi guys, my name is Joe Smith and I am looking for participants to help with my ...

Joesmith14

•4 years ago

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Not running every other day....

So work got a bit hectic lately and I've forgone running for 4 days . As a result I found it *much* harder to run today (I ran slower and feel more tired)....

So work got a bit hectic lately and I've forgone running for 4 days . As a resu...

Gotanno

•4 years ago

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W2R1 ✅🐌

Wasn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting! I headed all the advice, drank plenty of water, stretched before and after and ran slowly! In fact so slowly that I’m...

Wasn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting! I headed all the advice, drank plenty o...

CazzaW

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2

I'm on holiday and ran around the campsite in the rain this morning which was surprisingly refreshing. A lot of uphill running which was challenging but...

I'm on holiday and ran around the campsite in the rain this morning which was su...

Shon337

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R3

Well that's week 7 done - glad that is over. So as my big belly runs further than me in those 25 mins should I run that little bit extra to cover those few...

Well that's week 7 done - glad that is over. So as my big belly runs further th...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tight Calves

I’ve only just started my journey. And I have a nagging doubt whether I can continue due to my left calf. When I run it’s so tight that I’m dragging it along....

I’ve only just started my journey. And I have a nagging doubt whether I can cont...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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Saying NO to MJ ?

Thought I’d give a quick update just in case some are thinking I’d given up ! I decided that my joint issues were improving so I ventured out at 6.30 this...

Thought I’d give a quick update just in case some are thinking I’d given up ! I ...

61Lady

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running while camping

I just completed W8R? back in the city with 0 elevation. I've been blessed the past two weeks to be able to visit two different cottages. According to...

I just completed W8R? back in the city with 0 elevation. I've been blessed the ...

ameinias

Graduate•4 years ago

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That Smarts

Just about to go on my 2nd run and I am still aching a bit from the first one! How long till the pain stops?

Just about to go on my 2nd run and I am still aching a bit from the first one! H...

24790162

•4 years ago

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Week 1 done - bring on week 2!

Hi all! This is my first post although I have been lurking here for about a week now. I've dealt with moderate asthma for many years however only recently...

Hi all! This is my first post although I have been lurking here for about a week...

itselenax

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK5R2

Run completed this morning, didn't think I'd be able to do the 8 minutes in one go...but managed. Looking forward (with trepidation) for my next run on Friday....

Run completed this morning, didn't think I'd be able to do the 8 minutes in one ...

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1R2 Tight left calf 🦵🏻

Hey, friends.... Breathing fine ✅ Most of body fine ✅ Ran very slow ✅ Left Calf Really Tight. I may have short calf muscles 🤷It was like running with a...

Hey, friends.... Breathing fine ✅ Most of body fine ✅ Ran very slow ✅ Left Calf...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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Legs like lead and pain! WK2R2

So I think I remember feeling like this last time in week 2... the bottom half of my legs hurt so much!! calves, outside of my legs... (no idea what that...

So I think I remember feeling like this last time in week 2... the bottom half o...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R2 complete in the wind and rain!!!

Sanjeev where are you?? Don't abandon me in my hour of need!!! Today's run complete but some issues on the tech front 🤨 I realised my warm up walk was going...

Sanjeev where are you?? Don't abandon me in my hour of need!!! Today's run comp...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W3R2 complete in the wind and rain!!!

Sanjeev where are you?? Don't abandon me in my hour of need!!! Today's run complete but some issues on the tech front 🤨 I realised my warm up walk was going...

Sanjeev where are you?? Don't abandon me in my hour of need!!! Today's run comp...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 4

I have started week 4 over again today. I found week 3 hard enough but week 4 is tricky. I have a lung condition (possible COPD and long-standing asthma) and...

I have started week 4 over again today. I found week 3 hard enough but week 4 is...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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C3R2 - Speed

Consolidation Run 9 🏃‍♂️ Need for Speed again today! 💪 Today I focused on Speed - sticking to the rule of ‘faster or further - never both’. I had one...

Consolidation Run 9 🏃‍♂️ Need for Speed again today! 💪 Today I focused on ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Week 3 run 1

Aching Ankles

W9r3

W9r3

W8 R2 and 5K please please let me brag

I DID IT!!! W9 R3!

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 2 21st - 23rd August 2020🏃

About right?!

HELP

wk8 r1

Hello again everybody!

Vo2 max fitness

Dodging the massive downpours

Looking for participants

Not running every other day....

W2R1 ✅🐌

W3R2

W7R3

Tight Calves

Saying NO to MJ ?

Running while camping

That Smarts

Week 1 done - bring on week 2!

WK5R2

W1R2 Tight left calf 🦵🏻

Legs like lead and pain! WK2R2

W3R2 complete in the wind and rain!!!

W3R2 complete in the wind and rain!!!

Week 4

C3R2 - Speed

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