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Feeling better! W1r2

Did so much better than first run. Planned my route and my partner came with. Big success!

Did so much better than first run. Planned my route and my partner came with. Bi...

Mef95

•4 years ago

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A 5K Maintenance run

I was not intending to run today but the forcast this afternoon was better than that for tomorrow so thought I would go ! A bit chilly so wore tights, long...

I was not intending to run today but the forcast this afternoon was better than ...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Belated hello and a question!

Ive been meaning to come on here an introduce myself since I started couch to 5k over 3 weeks ago! I have just finishing W4R2. I've not struggled too much so...

Ive been meaning to come on here an introduce myself since I started couch to 5k...

Babyburrito

•4 years ago

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Restart!

Been awhile since I was on here. Since lockdown in March, I’ve exercised less, worked longer hours at home, gained weight & reduced flexibility. Can’t recall...

Been awhile since I was on here. Since lockdown in March, I’ve exercised less, w...

Vegout25

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run since graduation 🏃🏿‍♀️🎉

What a wonderful morning to do a post programme 30 minute run. It was a beautiful, sunny and crispy cool morning. I ran at my own pace and found it really...

What a wonderful morning to do a post programme 30 minute run. It was a beautifu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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That’s the cobwebs 🕸 cleared!!

I didn’t get out yesterday (my usual 3rd day) due to the rain, darkness and work- despite being ready to go in my running gear all day! This morning I woke...

I didn’t get out yesterday (my usual 3rd day) due to the rain, darkness and work...

running2feelGr8

•4 years ago

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CR9 - Felt like the worst run since graduation

This was a tough one. I'd planned my route and off I set. Within minutes of starting I wanted to stop. My legs were heavy and my breathing was laboured so I...

This was a tough one. I'd planned my route and off I set. Within minutes of st...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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A few words made my day

I'm sure like some others on here, I worry about being laughed when it comes to running. Yesterday I visited a sports shop because I needed a waterproof...

I'm sure like some others on here, I worry about being laughed when it comes to ...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated!

Dark, 2 degrees, windy and spitting with rain. I was dog tired, but I did it. Have lost nearly 3 Stone this year and this graduation is just the cherry on the...

Dark, 2 degrees, windy and spitting with rain. I was dog tired, but I did it. Ha...

Saarek

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 Felt good but odd...

This run was a bit odd as I feel like I’m going backwards due to the interval walking and running again, after my last run which was 20 mins continuously....

This run was a bit odd as I feel like I’m going backwards due to the interval wa...

Leeloo7

Graduate•4 years ago

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What a change!

I don't mind a wee run in drizzle, but not white out .So I haven't been out since Wed. It was lovely out and I went out in daylight. A slow, as usual for me...

I don't mind a wee run in drizzle, but not white out .So I haven't been out sin...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Onthebench

Feel so frustrated that I have to rest up for a week or so due to a very painful knee, bad timing really as the running has been so beneficial for my mental...

Feel so frustrated that I have to rest up for a week or so due to a very painful...

Needforspeed20

•4 years ago

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W4 run 2

Still waiting for my knee supports ( thanks covid for slow postal deliveries!!!) but got out and ran. Still finding the five minutes loooiooong and hate when...

Still waiting for my knee supports ( thanks covid for slow postal deliveries!!!)...

Mollyjazz700

•4 years ago

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Tendonitis recovery time

Morning all. I got to week 7 run1 and was struck with achilles tendinitis on left side. I was absolutely gutted as was enjoying it so much. It was back in...

Morning all. I got to week 7 run1 and was struck with achilles tendinitis on lef...

Bucksterlover

•4 years ago

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CR 5

This was a great run. I did 9.45 km in under 10 minutes which is a record for me. It was cold but not too cold. I have a nice route and now the run isn’t about...

This was a great run. I did 9.45 km in under 10 minutes which is a record for me...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is it a bad idea to skip the rest day?

I’ve been itching to not take a day off for a few days now. I’m only up to w6 but I am feeling like I don’t need a rest day but I also don’t want to set back...

I’ve been itching to not take a day off for a few days now. I’m only up to w6 bu...

Justdoit4u

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1!

Today I started run 1 of week 4, and what a cold and rainy run it was 😂 I wasn’t feeling as motivated today due to the awful weather and how generally...

Today I started run 1 of week 4, and what a cold and rainy run it was 😂 I wasn’...

HexGirl

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR5: Cold-day run (‘naked’; chatting)

Morning run at 9.20. Counterclockwise circuit. Very cold and overcast, although reasonable visibility all the way to the towers of Canary Wharf. No earphones -...

Morning run at 9.20. Counterclockwise circuit. Very cold and overcast, although ...

GailXrunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3

Just about managed it and no injuries and feeling ok although pretty tired. Should I go on to W6 or do you think I need to practise this and do again? Not...

Just about managed it and no injuries and feeling ok although pretty tired. Sho...

Karen59er

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve done it!

I’m 78 and with a hip replacement and I’ve done the Couchto5k with no ill effects! In fact I feel great! Admittedly it took me 13 not 9 weeks, starting...

I’m 78 and with a hip replacement and I’ve done the Couchto5k with no ill effect...

Ageingrunner

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3

Another week crossed off! I'm getting a mild muscle ache in a calf which goes on rest day so I almost talked myself into having an extra rest day this week...

Another week crossed off! I'm getting a mild muscle ache in a calf which goes on...

Skyblueandblack

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3 - how slow can you go?

Hiya, To reply myself: I think I nearly ran backwards, that is how slow I ran! But the run went rather well, despite the cold wind cutting through my clothes....

Hiya, To reply myself: I think I nearly ran backwards, that is how slow I ran! B...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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w4r3 done and dusted :-) hurrayyyyyyyyyyy!!!

well today i was not up to it...but i did it. woo hoo! its amazing the way the body can do that isn't it. and here is my magical Christmas tree to light up...

well today i was not up to it...but i did it. woo hoo! its amazing the way the b...

changing-woman

Graduate•4 years ago

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Taking 1 weeks rest after an injury. How far back should I restart?

I injured my calf in the last run of WK4. Decided to take a one week rest to let it heal but I'm not sure how far back I should go when I start again. Don't...

I injured my calf in the last run of WK4. Decided to take a one week rest to let...

SnafuDad

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run missed this morning

Well no run today as really cold and we had a dusting of snow last night. Not much I could do at 7am this morning as was still raining and roads round here...

Well no run today as really cold and we had a dusting of snow last night. Not m...

mango37

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 done! Never thought at week 1 this would ever happen! I found 60 seconds long and uncomfortable that time

So i got my first 25 minute run done yesterday. Managed it just about. Was soo ready to stop when Laura allowed me to. So my partner (who is an athlete all his...

So i got my first 25 minute run done yesterday. Managed it just about. Was soo r...

Yellowsunset

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR 11

Wasn’t sure about going out for a run 🏃‍♀️ this morning as the weather has turned cold 🥶 & sleety. Didn’t want to slip! Decided to give it a go after...

Wasn’t sure about going out for a run 🏃‍♀️ this morning as the weather has turn...

Angie09

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2

Just completed my wk2 but struggled today, I was fine on the first two runs but found it hard today! Weekend rest now then into wk3 on Monday 🙈

Just completed my wk2 but struggled today, I was fine on the first two runs but ...

Islaevie20

•4 years ago

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CR8..longest run (just!) 💥🦌🤩

Well, that's consolidation run no.8 done ✅and it was the darkest run yet (must buy head torch if I'm going to continue with these early morning runs?!) and my...

Well, that's consolidation run no.8 done ✅and it was the darkest run yet (must b...

Runforurlife

Graduate•4 years ago

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20min jog done!!!

I’m so happy. It was absolutely fine. I would slow a little if feeling my legs getting a little tired but then want to slightly speed back to that pace anyway....

I’m so happy. It was absolutely fine. I would slow a little if feeling my legs g...

Justdoit4u

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2020

Feeling better! W1r2

A 5K Maintenance run

Belated hello and a question!

Restart!

First run since graduation 🏃🏿‍♀️🎉

That’s the cobwebs 🕸 cleared!!

CR9 - Felt like the worst run since graduation

A few words made my day

Graduated!

W6R1 Felt good but odd...

What a change!

Onthebench

W4 run 2

Tendonitis recovery time

CR 5

Is it a bad idea to skip the rest day?

Week 4 Run 1!

CR5: Cold-day run (‘naked’; chatting)

W5R3

I’ve done it!

W3R3

W3R3 - how slow can you go?

w4r3 done and dusted :-) hurrayyyyyyyyyyy!!!

Taking 1 weeks rest after an injury. How far back should I restart?

First run missed this morning

Week 6 run 3 done! Never thought at week 1 this would ever happen! I found 60 seconds long and uncomfortable that time

CR 11

Wk2

CR8..longest run (just!) 💥🦌🤩

20min jog done!!!

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