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14 day day holiday break. I'm back and wondering how best to resume.

Forgive me runners for I have abstained. I went on holiday and haven't run since W8 R1 exactly 14 days ago today. I got home yesterday and must admit wasn't...

Forgive me runners for I have abstained. I went on holiday and haven't run since...

SamiaT

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week1, run2 - done it !

First run went ok the other day. Done my second run today and smashed it. Could have kept going, but I didn’t - stick to the plan. I’m sure it’s going to...

First run went ok the other day. Done my second run today and smashed it. Could...

1WomanAndHerDog

•4 years ago

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Not enough storage

Is anyone else being told there is not enough storage to use selected trainer? It says I need 100mbs but on other days works fine? V frustrating as need her to...

Is anyone else being told there is not enough storage to use selected trainer? I...

jkc1958

•4 years ago

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Struggled with the heat

Week 2 day 2 struggled as it’s so warm, but I did it

cherylwilky

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Heatwave

Hi all, My first post :) Last Friday I tried but failed to do session of Wk6. I was out early but it was still really hot. Was due to have weekend off and...

Hi all, My first post :) Last Friday I tried but failed to do session of Wk6. I ...

Marmite33

•4 years ago

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Something to aspire to?

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a33560378/marc-scott-breaks-the-british-5km-record/ Marc Scott set a new British 5km record in Lancashire on...

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a33560378/marc-scott-breaks-the-british-5km...

nowster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Extreme heat today Week 6 Run 1

Found this fairly challenging in the heat. But so glad to have done this. It was surprisingly hard after the long run of W5r3. Sure the heat was affecting me....

Found this fairly challenging in the heat. But so glad to have done this. It was...

Runawayfast

Graduate•4 years ago

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W8R3 done! But did I 'cheat'?

W8R3 done, and I'm finally accepting I'm a person who takes pleasure (with lots of groaning!) from running. I never imagined I'd be doing this, or be this...

W8R3 done, and I'm finally accepting I'm a person who takes pleasure (with lots ...

spadgy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thought I didn’t need a sports bra!

Found out the hard way with a rather painful run last week that decent support could be really helpful- I’m only a 34C but this was a bit sore! Even at my...

Found out the hard way with a rather painful run last week that decent support c...

Sumerplan

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Niggles

So I've done 3 x 30 minute consolidation runs, last one was on Friday. But don't I was refueling properly as it really took it out of me and I was shattered....

So I've done 3 x 30 minute consolidation runs, last one was on Friday. But don't...

Vitomac

Graduate•4 years ago

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R1W2

Completed R1W2. Very pleased with progress.

deblongton

•4 years ago

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W1R3

Just finished the first week. After my failed attempt on the first day, I have now completed all three runs from week 1. Today was tough, not helped by the...

Just finished the first week. After my failed attempt on the first day, I have n...

Marcomanc

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated today! Week 9 completed!

Well I did it and in the heat! I ran fir 40 mins just so I could actually get to 5k as was running slower in the heat. I am so chuffed. When I think I was...

Well I did it and in the heat! I ran fir 40 mins just so I could actually get to...

WishItWasFlatter

•4 years ago

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C2R2 - C25K+ Stepping Stone - HOT 🥵

Consolidation run 🏃‍♂️ 5. Stepping Stone: 5 min warm up walk 10 mins 150BPM 15 mins 155BPM 5 mins 160BPM 5 mins cool down walk Jeez Louise! It’s super hot...

Consolidation run 🏃‍♂️ 5. Stepping Stone: 5 min warm up walk 10 mins 150BPM 1...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR 8 ....hot hot hot!

I was up nice and early this morning. I thought I’d beat the heat. I was just sitting on the stairs all ready to tie my laces when I heard a huge bang like the...

I was up nice and early this morning. I thought I’d beat the heat. I was just si...

SJ60

•4 years ago

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Week 7 done

I can’t believe that I have now completed 4x25 minute runs - week 6 run 3 and week 7 all 3 runs!!! This programme really works - so do stick with it. My dodgy...

I can’t believe that I have now completed 4x25 minute runs - week 6 run 3 and we...

TigerLou

Graduate•4 years ago

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It was tough today

The earliest I could get out today was 9am. I tried to go earlier, the alarm went off but I just needed that extra 30 mins sleep. Anyway I did my warm ups and...

The earliest I could get out today was 9am. I tried to go earlier, the alarm wen...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wobbly legs.

I just finished W6R3 and my legs are very wobbly. It was ok when I was still running, but as soon I finished running and did the 5 minutes cool down walk, my...

I just finished W6R3 and my legs are very wobbly. It was ok when I was still ru...

Chuch

•4 years ago

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Consolidation runs struggle

Hi not sure how I join this group? Still posting as was during c25k... I've done 3 consolidation runs now ... 1st went well , then went away hiking and have...

Hi not sure how I join this group? Still posting as was during c25k... I've don...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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To run or not to run...

I don't do well in the heat at the best of times so decided not to run this week due to the high temperatures. However, I woke up just after 6.00 this morning...

I don't do well in the heat at the best of times so decided not to run this week...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Encouragement

Hi! I graduated two months ago and I've been running three times a week ever since using week 9 run 3 as my guide. My initial plan was to increase my time...

Hi! I graduated two months ago and I've been running three times a week ever sin...

SingsAndRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 7 -- SPEED in the fan oven

Decided to try the SPEED podcast which consists of 5 minute warm up walk 5 minute run at 155bpm 6 X ( 1 minute at 165bpm , 1 minute at 150bpm) 5 minute cool...

Decided to try the SPEED podcast which consists of 5 minute warm up walk 5 minut...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Damaged Sacroiliac Joint Tendons

Hi All, So last year I tore/ damaged (not sure which) my sacroiliac tendons and still have problems with this area of my derriere! Obviously I'm taking it...

Hi All, So last year I tore/ damaged (not sure which) my sacroiliac tendons and ...

ShadowsEmber

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Yeah....

First run without using the app to spur me on....2.82 mikes. I jog but that’s ok !! But why have my trainers suddenly started to rub ? Old and new ones ?????...

First run without using the app to spur me on....2.82 mikes. I jog but that’s ok...

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

Just a lovely morning for run 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

Today I was not going to make any more excuses. Running gear sorted the night before, alarm set early, trainers ready. So up and out by 6.30 took Jo with me to...

Today I was not going to make any more excuses. Running gear sorted the night be...

Dreambird

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run2

Oh dear...that was the worst run yet!!! If it had been my first run, then it probably would have been my last! The humidity...91% but I didn’t know until I got...

Oh dear...that was the worst run yet!!! If it had been my first run, then it pro...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 3

Well slightly better today managed 4km before the power walk had to start... Then after a while pushed through to home covering 4.96km in total at my running...

Well slightly better today managed 4km before the power walk had to start... Th...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

No Mojo

I haven’t run for a week, I feel I’ve lost my running mojo!! Since graduation I’ve missed the plan and the clear goals; I’ve downloaded bridge to 10k but don’t...

I haven’t run for a week, I feel I’ve lost my running mojo!! Since graduation I’...

Emvsl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did my first day, feel good

Just turned 50, have suffered from arthritis for 18 years, but since having marina coil removed and stopping meds have not had any flare ups in my knees so I...

Just turned 50, have suffered from arthritis for 18 years, but since having mari...

Mishkasmum

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Bittersweet

First run since I started where I didn’t achieve my goal. I had a slight ache in my groin over the last couple of days so decided I’d do a slow 4K this...

First run since I started where I didn’t achieve my goal. I had a slight ache in...

PMcL1966

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

14 day day holiday break. I'm back and wondering how best to resume.

Week1, run2 - done it !

Not enough storage

Struggled with the heat

Heatwave

Something to aspire to?

Extreme heat today Week 6 Run 1

W8R3 done! But did I 'cheat'?

Thought I didn’t need a sports bra!

Consolidation Niggles

R1W2

W1R3

Graduated today! Week 9 completed!

C2R2 - C25K+ Stepping Stone - HOT 🥵

CR 8 ....hot hot hot!

Week 7 done

It was tough today

Wobbly legs.

Consolidation runs struggle

To run or not to run...

Consolidation Encouragement

Consolidation Run 7 -- SPEED in the fan oven

Damaged Sacroiliac Joint Tendons

Yeah....

Just a lovely morning for run 🏃🏼‍♀️😀

Week 9 Run2

Consolidation run 3

No Mojo

Did my first day, feel good

Bittersweet

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