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Week 9 run 1

Well working away from home at a sunny Blackpool beach ... week 9 run 1 boom 💥 feeling really good and quietly proud of myself never thought I’d run 5 mins...

Well working away from home at a sunny Blackpool beach ... week 9 run 1 boom 💥 ...

alfiebloom

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk6r2

Good morning everyone. Why did 2 x 10 with a 3 min walk feel harder than the 20 min run last week? And however am I going to manage25 mins? AND I have just run...

Good morning everyone. Why did 2 x 10 with a 3 min walk feel harder than the 20 ...

Jilldiamond

Graduate•3 years ago

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What a feeling!

I’ve just completed W9 R3 and graduated! I can’t put into words what it means and how it feels. I feel 26 not 62. If anyone is wavering, keep going it’s...

I’ve just completed W9 R3 and graduated! I can’t put into words what it means an...

DavidW955

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Week 4 run 1 completed tonight, I found that with the first 5 minute run I had stitch which was quite painful. Overall I’m really proud of myself that I...

Week 4 run 1 completed tonight, I found that with the first 5 minute run I had s...

Pinkpug1996

•3 years ago

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I did it, I did it week one in the bag !!!

I did need an extra day after the first run as I really needed a bit more than a 5-minute walk to warm up straight out of bed, but I did it and feel really...

I did need an extra day after the first run as I really needed a bit more than a...

ninjacat77

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 - nearly finished!!

Completed my first run of week 9 and it felt good. Although, once I’ve finished my 30 minutes of running I’m not hitting that 5K, does anyone else find this?...

Completed my first run of week 9 and it felt good. Although, once I’ve finished ...

BethEdwards23

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 Done 😊

Well i did it! Even though im not well! I just knew if i put it off i wouldnt go and would lose momentum so wowzers i actually ran for 3 minutes! Unsure how in...

Well i did it! Even though im not well! I just knew if i put it off i wouldnt go...

Sammie137

•3 years ago

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Strength Training for running advice

I’ve just started on week 8 and really starting to think of ways to make my runs more enjoyable (at the time) and a bit of leg strengthening is bound to help...

I’ve just started on week 8 and really starting to think of ways to make my runs...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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W8r1 - yay I did it - so can you

Just finished my W8r1. First 5 mins felt like I am never going to do this today. By 10mins I was in a good rythmn Then I had a little wobble with legs and...

Just finished my W8r1. First 5 mins felt like I am never going to do this today...

JumpShredded

Graduate•3 years ago

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Mental battles

I’ve just completed w7R3... great onto week 8 over the weekend. What I didn’t expect was the pure mental battle that I don’t feel I’ve had other weeks... yep...

I’ve just completed w7R3... great onto week 8 over the weekend. What I didn’t ex...

Greenfingers21

Graduate•3 years ago

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That last minute

So from W6R3 Laura has been encouraging me to go fast on the last minute - the first time I heard this I laughed - but I tried it the last time W7R2 and felt...

So from W6R3 Laura has been encouraging me to go fast on the last minute - the f...

Thommo23

Graduate•3 years ago

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3rd time is indeed lucky

Hello everyone, I've been reading so many inspirational and positive messages, it truly is a blessing and a proper boost to go on and on. After nearly 3 months...

Hello everyone, I've been reading so many inspirational and positive messages, i...

Datsdwaytis

Graduate•3 years ago

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Hello

Just wanted to say hello as I'm new to this forum 👋

Late2theparty-again

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

I thought of every excuse not to do it - working 9am to 6pm. I got up at 6.15am and I did it. I could cry I'm so pleased. I am really trying to only miss one...

I thought of every excuse not to do it - working 9am to 6pm. I got up at 6.15am ...

Tryhard48

Graduate•3 years ago

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Going into wk 5 of Couch to 5K

Hi, 3rd time around to Couch to 5k - and not at all happy with the 20 mins looming! But pleased to be among all you triers out there - so important to know...

Hi, 3rd time around to Couch to 5k - and not at all happy with the 20 mins loomi...

melmothx

•3 years ago

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Week 9 run two

So managed to do 5k on the last run week 8 avg pace was 620, now I’ve done week 9 run two avg pace 6.10 in 30 mins really chuffed as 9 weeks ago never thought...

So managed to do 5k on the last run week 8 avg pace was 620, now I’ve done week ...

Footy1111

•3 years ago

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Wk7r2 ✔

Yay! I done it again :) I felt soo good tonight , the wee man ended up coming again tonight :) we ran the trail run I did my first outside in the daytime run...

Yay! I done it again :) I felt soo good tonight , the wee man ended up coming ag...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation run2

My first consolidation run was 3.99k and it seems I struggle without that motivation. Set out a whole new route today consisting of two local parks and the 3k...

My first consolidation run was 3.99k and it seems I struggle without that motiva...

Tig40

Graduate•3 years ago

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Bit of a slog W3 3mins (2nd time of doing C25K)

I’m finding 90 seconds are over before I even know it, but finding 3 mins a bit of a slog. I ran for longer on the way home (to get back for breakfast...

I’m finding 90 seconds are over before I even know it, but finding 3 mins a bit ...

BaddieThePirate

Graduate•3 years ago

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New to this

Hi all So I’m thinking about doing couch to 5k to start my journey into getting fit and healthier after having a baby 7months ago. But wanted to ask whether...

Hi all So I’m thinking about doing couch to 5k to start my journey into getting...

Just-hanging

•3 years ago

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Next step advice

I’ve just completed 6 30 minute runs post completion of Couch25K and today was definitely one of the better ones. I’m ready to step it up a gear and that’s...

I’ve just completed 6 30 minute runs post completion of Couch25K and today was d...

StringsandKeys

Graduate•3 years ago

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Wk8 R1 done

Not sure why but I was a little nervous about Starting this week. Turns out there was nothing t worry about. I did however have a tech malfunction and when I...

Not sure why but I was a little nervous about Starting this week. Turns out the...

Oilandwater

Graduate•3 years ago

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Can’t believe it!

Having always sworn I would never be able to run as it just wasn’t for me, I decided mid February that I would start couch to 5K as I didn’t want to turn 40 in...

Having always sworn I would never be able to run as it just wasn’t for me, I dec...

vixp

Graduate•3 years ago

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Thank you

For all your kind words, advice and encouragement. I definitely think I’ll run somewhere else for now, at least until I get my confidence back. x

For all your kind words, advice and encouragement. I definitely think I’ll run s...

Minnielala78

•3 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Does anyone else dread running then when actually doing it really feel good. Just done week 8 run 2 and still wasnt looking forward to it. But after was...

Does anyone else dread running then when actually doing it really feel good. Ju...

Ginacarr

Graduate•3 years ago

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A year on from starting

Its a year since I started the Couch to 5k journey. I haven't been on here for some time but thought I'd give an update. On my very first outing I couldn't...

Its a year since I started the Couch to 5k journey. I haven't been on here for ...

Shrekswife

Graduate•3 years ago

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Whoop wk7r3😀

Today was good !!! I’m really pleased with my last run . Runs wk7 1&2 were tough heavy legs - stitches . But with the excellent advice I had from your good...

Today was good !!! I’m really pleased with my last run . Runs wk7 1&2 were tough...

445600

Graduate•3 years ago

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Day 2

Just done day 2 and feel good. Not sure how I will feel as I go but I have committed to losing weight and improving my mental health. I love reading the 5k...

Just done day 2 and feel good. Not sure how I will feel as I go but I have commi...

True-Love1406

•3 years ago

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Yipeeeee !!!

Week 5 Run 3 I done it ! I actually done it and today was a double challenge not just the 20 minute run also a different place as I am working away but what...

Week 5 Run 3 I done it ! I actually done it and today was a double challenge n...

Funhouse1

•3 years ago

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Restarted at week 1 ...

... following very mild shin / calf niggle. I first decided to get back in slowly but having done two runs from week 1 feel I may just start over and not hop...

... following very mild shin / calf niggle. I first decided to get back in slow...

TallnBald

Graduate•3 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2021

Week 9 run 1

Wk6r2

What a feeling!

Week 4 Run 1

I did it, I did it week one in the bag !!!

Week 9 Run 1 - nearly finished!!

Week 3 Run 1 Done 😊

Strength Training for running advice

W8r1 - yay I did it - so can you

Mental battles

That last minute

3rd time is indeed lucky

Hello

Week 4 run 1

Going into wk 5 of Couch to 5K

Week 9 run two

Wk7r2 ✔

Consolidation run2

Bit of a slog W3 3mins (2nd time of doing C25K)

New to this

Next step advice

Wk8 R1 done

Can’t believe it!

Thank you

Week 8 run 2

A year on from starting

Whoop wk7r3😀

Day 2

Yipeeeee !!!

Restarted at week 1 ...

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