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Week 5 done

So I have never never ever run in my life before . Started couch to 5k and now the weeks are going fast and already Just completed week 5 and run (well jog)...

So I have never never ever run in my life before . Started couch to 5k and now ...

Renaeruby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 - surprised by progress

I was pretty daunted heading into today's run and running 5mins but surprised myself by getting through it. I'm going pretty slow but having never ran before...

I was pretty daunted heading into today's run and running 5mins but surprised my...

Pete1987

•4 years ago

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1st session completed 😀

Just come back from doing my first session. I'm surprised how achieved I feel. Although it wasnt easy or too exhausting, my trainer Michael Jordan kept me...

Just come back from doing my first session. I'm surprised how achieved I feel. A...

Alfordman

•4 years ago

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Day 1

First run done. Well a slow jog. I didn't like it, but it didn't kill me. 2nd run Tuesday 🙃

First run done. Well a slow jog. I didn't like it, but it didn't kill me. 2nd ru...

MrsCowps

•4 years ago

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W2R3

Did it, completed week 2, and I'm chuffed to bits! Took the dog today who really didn't know what was happening 😳

Did it, completed week 2, and I'm chuffed to bits! Took the dog today who really...

Juliepooh69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thanks for your support and advice

Thank you. I do think that if I went any slower I might go backwards! But I will try on Tue/Wed when I next run.

Thank you. I do think that if I went any slower I might go backwards! But I will...

Mylegsache

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduation Run, Done! I did it!

Waoh! So today I completed Week 9 Run3. Prior to the run, I was a bit nervous; to think that for 9 weeks, I have consistently stuck with this plan. The first...

Waoh! So today I completed Week 9 Run3. Prior to the run, I was a bit nervous; t...

MoverDoer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Please follow my wife....

Not in a weird way... Today is her week 1 run 1 having never run before in her life. I'm redoing the course with her after having graduated a few months ago....

Not in a weird way... Today is her week 1 run 1 having never run before in her l...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Back out there!

I've been feeling quite demotivated recently, not enjoying my runs and forcing myself to go out. I ran the parkrun route with a friend last week, and had to...

I've been feeling quite demotivated recently, not enjoying my runs and forcing m...

Diamondshoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Just joined!! 1st post

Well this is my 1st post!! I have aways been overweight and last 2 years I have put a stone and half on and during lockdown and my work has literally stopped,...

Well this is my 1st post!! I have aways been overweight and last 2 years I have ...

AdieJ

•4 years ago

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c25k

just completed my 1st ever run! Exhausted isnt the word! Lol! Roll on run #2!! X

just completed my 1st ever run! Exhausted isnt the word! Lol! Roll on run #2!! X...

Raelou96x

•4 years ago

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Finding inspiration

I'm starting week 5 next week, I'm a little nervous. Im not a very confident person mentally or emotionally, I am however finding an unsurprising pleasure in...

I'm starting week 5 next week, I'm a little nervous. Im not a very confident per...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Just completed week 7 I'm still slow at running but I'm doing it that's what counts my breathing is getting better just need my legs stronger but I'll get...

Just completed week 7 I'm still slow at running but I'm doing it that's what cou...

Happyfeet28

•4 years ago

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Seagulls

Anybody had any trouble with dive bombing seagulls I had this 3 times now it’s got to point now we’re I don’t want to go running it’s like there waiting for me...

Anybody had any trouble with dive bombing seagulls I had this 3 times now it’s g...

mandy167

•4 years ago

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Today was the day..

Just completed my First run week1... 51years old and have always hated running.. it can only get easier 😂

Just completed my First run week1... 51years old and have always hated running.....

EJC1

•4 years ago

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Week 7

I'm really struggling with week 7, I just can't quite get the 25 mins. I was sick for a week and couldn't move but then when I was getting back into it I just...

I'm really struggling with week 7, I just can't quite get the 25 mins. I was sic...

clarabelle27

•4 years ago

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Still hard work after graduating 3 weeks ago!

Hi all, so I graduated about 3 weeks ago, and I'm doing the stepping stones podcasts now, usually the stamina one. So this morning I ran for 40 mins and 5.84km...

Hi all, so I graduated about 3 weeks ago, and I'm doing the stepping stones podc...

Hedgehogs123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almost half way

Completed w4 today. Seemed like a step up. But it didn’t completely exhaust me, so I guess it’s going ok.

Completed w4 today. Seemed like a step up. But it didn’t completely exhaust me, ...

Flatfootpacemaker

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 Completed with a 5K!

W9R3 - Just did 5k! Final run of the programme and we did the 5k. Evie ran it about 33mins, me much slower at about 41, but had bottle-top medals at the...

W9R3 - Just did 5k! Final run of the programme and we did the 5k. Evie ran it ab...

Whippetywhip

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run

Just completed w1 run 1 boy was this hard, I was not made for this 🤣 but very determined to achieve this helps to have Sarah millican egging me on lol

Just completed w1 run 1 boy was this hard, I was not made for this 🤣 but very d...

Lorraine32

•4 years ago

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Heavy legs

I keep coming back to this program as it works!! It also helps with my mental wellbeing. Keeps me on the straight of narrow. I love running but I appear to...

I keep coming back to this program as it works!! It also helps with my mental we...

Scouser67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Read this whilst whistling the Harry Potter theme!

The sorcery that is this programme was in full throttle this morning. WK7R1 and its 25 mins non stop run ahead, I set off once again frightening the sheep in...

The sorcery that is this programme was in full throttle this morning. WK7R1 and ...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R1 ✅

Decided not to run this morning as I was feeling lazy but I guess deep down I wanted to cos off I went! I slowed righttttt down for my first 3 min run. So slow...

Decided not to run this morning as I was feeling lazy but I guess deep down I wa...

sally1993

•4 years ago

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Week 1...again!

I started c25k last week and did what I am now calling Week half! I could only manage 45 seconds of running. I did my 5th session today, W1R2 and am definitely...

I started c25k last week and did what I am now calling Week half! I could only m...

Mylegsache

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve just finished W6R3 and did exactly 2 miles in 25 minutes. Do I need to worry about pace as this won’t be 5k in 30 minutes?

Do the later runs deal with pace or is the aim really to get you running for 30 minutes? Thanks Gail

Do the later runs deal with pace or is the aim really to get you running for 30 ...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woke Up this morning... ...and ran further than I have for over 30 years

‪Consolidation run. Reversed my route and added a bit. Up to 6.2k now with no ill effects, so pleased with how it is going (particularly as I turned 61 last...

‪Consolidation run. Reversed my route and added a bit. Up to 6.2k now with no il...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sunday how lovely

Happy Sunday runners. Wherever you are on your journey have a great day The sun was shining when we got up but clouds drifted over so we thought we had better...

Happy Sunday runners. Wherever you are on your journey have a great day The sun...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 5k!

I did my first 5k run today, it took me just over 38 mins but I can live with that! Still buzzing with excitement, I would never have thought it was possible...

I did my first 5k run today, it took me just over 38 mins but I can live with th...

Sweatybetty1971

Graduate•4 years ago

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Stepping Stone

It's 3 days since my last run when I achieved my first 5K so despite it still being quite warm I thought I'd better go for a run this morning. I decided to...

It's 3 days since my last run when I achieved my first 5K so despite it still be...

NorfolkWifey

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

How slow is too slow for a 5k?

Although I know the answer to this question will be that if you complete the 5k it doesn't matter what the time is. Usually I'm very positive at having...

Although I know the answer to this question will be that if you complete the 5k ...

Sandtheplodder

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2020

Week 5 done

Week 4 run 1 - surprised by progress

1st session completed 😀

Day 1

W2R3

Thanks for your support and advice

Graduation Run, Done! I did it!

Please follow my wife....

Back out there!

Just joined!! 1st post

c25k

Finding inspiration

Week 7 completed

Seagulls

Today was the day..

Week 7

Still hard work after graduating 3 weeks ago!

Almost half way

W9R3 Completed with a 5K!

First run

Heavy legs

Read this whilst whistling the Harry Potter theme!

W3 R1 ✅

Week 1...again!

I’ve just finished W6R3 and did exactly 2 miles in 25 minutes. Do I need to worry about pace as this won’t be 5k in 30 minutes?

Woke Up this morning... ...and ran further than I have for over 30 years

Sunday how lovely

First 5k!

Stepping Stone

How slow is too slow for a 5k?

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