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Rainy Run!

Well, its a rather wet and rainy Leeds today... and if you were to ask me if that's gunna stop me from going out on my W1R3... my answer would if course be,...

Well, its a rather wet and rainy Leeds today... and if you were to ask me if tha...

Little_lizzie

•4 years ago

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Motivation

Just a little motivational story for anyone struggling. It's been over a year since I first started couch to 5k. It was something to focus on, as I'd just left...

Just a little motivational story for anyone struggling. It's been over a year si...

SquishyBean

Graduate•4 years ago

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Disappointed but not defeated

Didn't enjoy my run this morning and felt as though every step was a struggle. I'm trying hard not to let it bring me down though as I know we all have bad...

Didn't enjoy my run this morning and felt as though every step was a struggle. I...

Jillybean0141

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9, R3, BOOM!

So, here we are, at the end and at the same time, at the beginning. Somehow over a few weeks and with the support of you wonderful lot, I've gone from someone...

So, here we are, at the end and at the same time, at the beginning. Somehow ove...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to One Hour!

Today was my first one hour run. (It was actually 61 minutes, because Take On Me was on the spotify and I got a bit carried away.) In February I began Couch to...

Today was my first one hour run. (It was actually 61 minutes, because Take On Me...

Magellan

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R1-tick, but Jo was so quiet

That wasn't so bad, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. In fact I was two minutes in to the 5min cool down and realised that I was 10mins from base so...

That wasn't so bad, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. In fact I was t...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9R3 COMPLETED

I've done it! After stopping at W2R2 for a few weeks while I recovered from a painful shin and thinking running wasnt for me, I finished my meds, felt good...

I've done it! After stopping at W2R2 for a few weeks while I recovered from a pa...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

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Loving jogging !!! But need shoes

Yes I did say that!! Lol & I never thought I would ...3 miles this morning!! All thanks to this App... Right I now need to get decent running shoes. Lol I jog...

Yes I did say that!! Lol & I never thought I would ...3 miles this morning!! All...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3r2

God that was hard ...Like so hard ...then I messed up somehow Laura told me to start running and I already was ! I must have got carried away with Bonnie Tyler...

God that was hard ...Like so hard ...then I messed up somehow Laura told me to s...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Been out early today! Week 3 run 2

Week 3 run 2 done! Was ok.. struggled a bit with the last but one run then realised I was going too fast - slowed down and all ok again.... one more to go...

Week 3 run 2 done! Was ok.. struggled a bit with the last but one run then reali...

carolinestanford

Graduate•4 years ago

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things can only get better

on Saturday 15th aug I started day 1 of couch to 5k well proud of myself i did day 2 yesterday couldnt catch my breath as I was running hoping this will get...

on Saturday 15th aug I started day 1 of couch to 5k well proud of myself i did d...

Alfredwoo1234

Graduate•4 years ago

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Be seen

Good morning all, hope you’re well. It’s starting g to get dark when I run. Any suggestions on how to be seen and to see in the dark when out on the road and...

Good morning all, hope you’re well. It’s starting g to get dark when I run. Any...

Williowweed

•4 years ago

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Eek week 9 on Thursday(I hope!)

Fab run this AM, nice cool wind and even a rain shower at the end to cool me all down, I did worry a bit about my headphones zapping me though so sped up a bit...

Fab run this AM, nice cool wind and even a rain shower at the end to cool me all...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Rain!

Ok so I should be doing week 6:run 3 this morning. I am very much an early morning running type. Quick banana and out. This morning it’s bouncing down! Proper...

Ok so I should be doing week 6:run 3 this morning. I am very much an early morni...

Magicfairy11

•4 years ago

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Week 8, second time around

I’m now only 5 runs away from finishing couch to 5k for the second time! I broke my toe in late February and took a long break while it was healing. I finally...

I’m now only 5 runs away from finishing couch to 5k for the second time! I broke...

thebean123

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I can’t believe I’ve completed W9R3!

What a journey! I had a few bad weeks were I had to do a few repeat runs due to injury, but today, finally, I graduated. I’m so chuffed.🙂.

What a journey! I had a few bad weeks were I had to do a few repeat runs due to ...

AmzW

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9 R2 and 5k done 😁

Completed W9 R2 and covered 5k! So happy and can't believe there is only 1 run left until i graduate! 🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😁🏃‍♀️😁❤😁❤

Completed W9 R2 and covered 5k! So happy and can't believe there is only 1 run l...

AM2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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What to do next?

Hi, well this evening I completed Couch to 5K!! Not running 5k yet, but running 30 mins! Not sure what to do now to keep it up. Advice needed, thank you

Hi, well this evening I completed Couch to 5K!! Not running 5k yet, but running ...

EmmaJH18

Graduate•4 years ago

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A moment of madness...or a goal to aim for!

As I am a very goal oriented person (like accomplishing through this programme isn’t going to be enough 🤣) in a moment of madness I signed up me and The...

As I am a very goal oriented person (like accomplishing through this programme i...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Hi, I like to know how I’m doing during a run. Does anyone know what times Laura et al tell you where you’re at during W5R3? I’m dreading long gaps with no...

Hi, I like to know how I’m doing during a run. Does anyone know what times Laura...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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GRADUATED wk9 run 3 done

I’ve done it. Who would have thought 9 weeks ago I could run for30 mins. So very proud of myself

I’ve done it. Who would have thought 9 weeks ago I could run for30 mins. So very...

Blade-5-0

Graduate•4 years ago

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Happy

Delighted to run for 30 mins tonight! Haven’t run in a couple of weeks due to holidays and the heat. But managed 30 mins, very pleased 🙌🏼

Delighted to run for 30 mins tonight! Haven’t run in a couple of weeks due to ho...

C1984

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - TICK ✅

I haven’t posted here in a while, but I just wanted to thank the community for all the inspiration over the last few weeks! I did the second run of week 9 this...

I haven’t posted here in a while, but I just wanted to thank the community for a...

nrbone

Graduate•4 years ago

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Overtaken but not overawed!

Yes, I’m still there folks. W8 R1 completed yesterday. Amazing really. Jogging along nicely at my slightly more than walking pace, nico nico style. And I was...

Yes, I’m still there folks. W8 R1 completed yesterday. Amazing really. Jogging a...

Maximodad

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 3.....BLAH!!!!!

Achilles felt they were going to ping, legs like lead weights stopped after 17 mins and could not get going again. Worse run I have had in weeks......deflated...

Achilles felt they were going to ping, legs like lead weights stopped after 17 m...

AliK0871

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Rest Days

Hey again. Would people advise a rest day before I start my second run of week one? Yup, real newbie here! Thanks

Hey again. Would people advise a rest day before I start my second run of week...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Tyrannosaurus Rex Arms

W7R2 Completed and in the rain (first time and enjoyed it) So what do I do with my arms. I am a slightly fat bloke and whilst the running is OK I am at a loss...

W7R2 Completed and in the rain (first time and enjoyed it) So what do I do with...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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Off the injury bench w8 r3

Well that’s week 8 completed🏃. After not being able to go for a run for the last 10 days I was a bit apprehensive about todays run and weather I could...

Well that’s week 8 completed🏃. After not being able to go for a run for the las...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W8 - The rollercoaster

After absolutely cursing through week 7, week 8 run 1 was a god send. I felt good pretty much all the way through and even carried on the run for an extra...

After absolutely cursing through week 7, week 8 run 1 was a god send. I felt goo...

anthony_jeannot

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

W4/R1

Sooo, was dubious about how I'd manage this one, especially given I had 2 weeks break with a dodgy ankle (still not amazing), however, I went to bed early last...

Sooo, was dubious about how I'd manage this one, especially given I had 2 weeks ...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Rainy Run!

Motivation

Disappointed but not defeated

W9, R3, BOOM!

Couch to One Hour!

W3R1-tick, but Jo was so quiet

W9R3 COMPLETED

Loving jogging !!! But need shoes

W3r2

Been out early today! Week 3 run 2

things can only get better

Be seen

Eek week 9 on Thursday(I hope!)

Rain!

Week 8, second time around

I can’t believe I’ve completed W9R3!

W9 R2 and 5k done 😁

What to do next?

A moment of madness...or a goal to aim for!

Week 5 Run 3

GRADUATED wk9 run 3 done

Happy

Week 9 Run 2 - TICK ✅

Overtaken but not overawed!

Consolidation run 3.....BLAH!!!!!

Rest Days

Tyrannosaurus Rex Arms

Off the injury bench w8 r3

W8 - The rollercoaster

W4/R1

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