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Strava had a funny turn

Strava managed to turn a slow 5k jog into a 60k marathon. The analysis was even more nuts. It reckons I ran for 12 hours, and my fastest split was 46 seconds a...

Strava managed to turn a slow 5k jog into a 60k marathon. The analysis was even ...

Scout37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Running more 5ks WOW

Today I went out for the “easy” run of my 4-run cycle. I felt good, so carried on and did a 5k. It’s the first time I’ve run 5k on three consecutive runs, and...

Today I went out for the “easy” run of my 4-run cycle. I felt good, so carried ...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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Miracles do happen -i’ve completed the programme!

I hadn’t run since the heady days of secondary school, being forced round a cross country route in winter or the athletics tracking summer. Hated every minute...

I hadn’t run since the heady days of secondary school, being forced round a cros...

Elbmod

Graduate•4 years ago

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Failure

Today I feel like a complete and utter failure. Like I said in my previous post, this week marks my 3rd attempt at week 6. Today I tried to do w6r2. I did the...

Today I feel like a complete and utter failure. Like I said in my previous post...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling good!

Week 1 run 2 complete!! Feeling very positive!

G-S8

•4 years ago

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Graduation run 4

Decided to splash out on a forerunner 45+. No regrets - really interesting insights esp. HR & zones. Tried to keep myself in zone 2 today - very difficult - as...

Decided to splash out on a forerunner 45+. No regrets - really interesting insig...

MarkJ59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Odd run today, dodgy calf muscles, but longest distance so far.....how does that happen?

I fancied setting myself up to 'Graduate' this weekend, and set off on WK9 R2 this afternoon after rushing back home after work. I'd conducted a Building...

I fancied setting myself up to 'Graduate' this weekend, and set off on WK9 R2 th...

030961

Graduate•4 years ago

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12 consolidation runs and a PB! (And a q on rest days)

Been trying to make sure I take my rest days and have managed 12 consolidation runs since my graduation on 15 August. Have mostly stuck with 5k with about 4...

Been trying to make sure I take my rest days and have managed 12 consolidation r...

Gaily23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Prepping for the winter runs.... advice please

Hi All, So I'm on to approx. consolidation run 13 now - doing 5k in approx. 30mins depending on weather and my stamina that day. I prefer running 1st thing...

Hi All, So I'm on to approx. consolidation run 13 now - doing 5k in approx. 30mi...

Dutch-Fraggle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting Over - Week One, Run One

After completing C25k last year, I stopped running after ten consolidation runs (why did I do that?!!!) so it's now back to the very beginning for me. Started...

After completing C25k last year, I stopped running after ten consolidation runs ...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 done.

Just finished week 7. Have had to do the last four runs indoors due to self isolation so I've been back and forth between the utility room and front door...

Just finished week 7. Have had to do the last four runs indoors due to self isol...

Branny

•4 years ago

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W9 R3 done

Well I completed this morning. Over the past few weeks I've been following things on the form. I've replied to several posts but haven't started any. I just...

Well I completed this morning. Over the past few weeks I've been following thin...

00marks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Interesting !

https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a27814981/average-5k-10k-time-uk/

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Some days are better than others....

Bonjour..... Monday 3 minutes was hard but manageable. Today’s 3 minutes was like running through treacle mixed with cement and honey and glue and any other...

Bonjour..... Monday 3 minutes was hard but manageable. Today’s 3 minutes was ...

Maxi80

•4 years ago

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🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 5 11th - 13th Sept 2020🏃

This is a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the prolonged absence of...

This is a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6/R3 - Got on with it..

Didn't feel anywhere near as trepidatious leading up to this run, as I did for the 20 minute run.. why is that I wonder? I think partly because my last run...

Didn't feel anywhere near as trepidatious leading up to this run, as I did for t...

Sussex13

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 - It's all pants!!

I've decided I'm making these my lucky running pants, in fact, I could do with this being stitched inside everything I own, seriously! What better thing to...

I've decided I'm making these my lucky running pants, in fact, I could do with t...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Starting from scratch

Anyone else had to start over again? If been working crazy hours (farming) trying to run when I can just can't get past week 5 😔. I get bad pain just above...

Anyone else had to start over again? If been working crazy hours (farming) tryi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

So run 1 on Monday went really well. However today around 12 minutes in my breathing was all over the place. I stopped and composed myself for about 20...

So run 1 on Monday went really well. However today around 12 minutes in my brea...

Babycat-13

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

So I managed to complete W5R1 earlier this morning. It was hard but I did it! I never thought I would make it this far. I have to say though, i'm quite worried...

So I managed to complete W5R1 earlier this morning. It was hard but I did it! I ...

Lazyismymiddlename

•4 years ago

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W1 Run 3 done

Completed Week One this morning. Baby steps, but feeling proud. (Today's soundtrack: Van Morrison's Moondance.)

Completed Week One this morning. Baby steps, but feeling proud. (Today's soundtr...

Crowland

•4 years ago

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W9 R3

Did it last night. Can’t quite believe it! How far I’ve come!!

lucy97

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6 R1 Was ready for it thanks to the forum and Realised something too

I really appreciated all the words of wisdom re this run and took note. I expected it to be a bit of a ‘back to reality’ kind of run after the euphoria you...

I really appreciated all the words of wisdom re this run and took note. I expect...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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R2 Slog.

I ran, well shuffled(!) W4R2 yesterday evening and true to form as I’ve mentioned before on here it was a slog. R1 and R3 always seem easier somehow, maybe...

I ran, well shuffled(!) W4R2 yesterday evening and true to form as I’ve mentione...

Jcksam

•4 years ago

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W7 done but still really tough - should I be repeating runs?

I’ve done it it but I can’t say that I’ve seen much improvement run by run this week. I know I’ll be increasing to 28 mins tomorrow 😬 which seems crazy!...

I’ve done it it but I can’t say that I’ve seen much improvement run by run this ...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Over the moon, W5R3 completed!

It was as if the stars aligned. Got to the sports field at 7:30am and it was a beautiful morning, horses were in the next field, the grass had been mowed so I...

It was as if the stars aligned. Got to the sports field at 7:30am and it was a b...

Pnegirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Yeah back out there

I now consider myself a real graduate as I can just get up & go out for a run...& today I did. 3 mikes ...I still jog but lived it. Great for my mental health...

I now consider myself a real graduate as I can just get up & go out for a run......

Scw787

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 r 1

That was hard work this morning 🥵 heavy legs... Don't think i have drank enough water last few days! Too many people out with their dogs 🐶 so mine was on and...

That was hard work this morning 🥵 heavy legs... Don't think i have drank enough...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Thanks folks for helping with the “dreaded” Week 6

I would like to thank all of you for posting about the trials and tribulations of Week 6. I’ve just completed run 1 of said week and I’m sure I would have...

I would like to thank all of you for posting about the trials and tribulations o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Last run on Friday

Final run on Week 9 to go. Believe me as a 58 year old lady you can achieve this as well. I remember the tough times on earlier runs and kept going even...

Final run on Week 9 to go. Believe me as a 58 year old lady you can achieve thi...

mango37

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Strava had a funny turn

Running more 5ks WOW

Miracles do happen -i’ve completed the programme!

Failure

Feeling good!

Graduation run 4

Odd run today, dodgy calf muscles, but longest distance so far.....how does that happen?

12 consolidation runs and a PB! (And a q on rest days)

Prepping for the winter runs.... advice please

Starting Over - Week One, Run One

Week 7 done.

W9 R3 done

Interesting !

Some days are better than others....

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 5 11th - 13th Sept 2020🏃

W6/R3 - Got on with it..

W6R2 - It's all pants!!

Starting from scratch

Week 8 Run 2

W5R1

W1 Run 3 done

W9 R3

Wk6 R1 Was ready for it thanks to the forum and Realised something too

R2 Slog.

W7 done but still really tough - should I be repeating runs?

Over the moon, W5R3 completed!

Yeah back out there

Week 4 r 1

Thanks folks for helping with the “dreaded” Week 6

Last run on Friday

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