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Week 9 run 3 Done

After about 18 months of injury and prevarication I have done what I never ever thought I would be able to do and I have eventually completed the challenge....

After about 18 months of injury and prevarication I have done what I never ever ...

Itsamiracle

Graduate•3 years ago

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1 more to go

Just completed W9r2 best run yet, it was only a few weeks ago I was exhausted after a run but now it feels like I've just been out walking to the shops ....

Just completed W9r2 best run yet, it was only a few weeks ago I was exhausted ...

Hungaryblue

Graduate•3 years ago

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W5R3 A Menace

It was a real struggle going 20 minutes non-stop. I had to grind it out and push aside negative thoughts of how in my youth I used to jog the first third of an...

It was a real struggle going 20 minutes non-stop. I had to grind it out and push...

BigLebowski

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 done!

That's W7R3 in the bag now. I'm finding this has now become more of a mental challenge now. Physically I'm able to do the runs but the little voice that keeps...

That's W7R3 in the bag now. I'm finding this has now become more of a mental ch...

philevans68

Graduate•3 years ago

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W6S3 25mins

Does anyone have any tips on how to run 25mins. Attempted it twice now and keep stopping halfway through and can’t get started again. Keep going back to W6S2...

Does anyone have any tips on how to run 25mins. Attempted it twice now and keep ...

cle123

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3r3

Up at 5am before going to the gym at 6am. Husband says I'm mad trying to jog at my age, knickers to him I want to get fit and just the gym isnt doing it, I am...

Up at 5am before going to the gym at 6am. Husband says I'm mad trying to jog at ...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation take 2

Woo hoo graduation second time around!! My run in the woods was a bit muddy this morning, but there was no-one about, no dogs, no people and no badgers. So...

Woo hoo graduation second time around!! My run in the woods was a bit muddy this...

69upandrunning

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9, run 3 finished

And I feel great. I’ll miss having Jo Wiley in my ear. Now to keep going!

Hidden

•3 years ago

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4k

First day of holiday today and I was up and out of the door before the alarms ⏰ were even due to go off. What was that all about??? I was in a strange mindset...

First day of holiday today and I was up and out of the door before the alarms ⏰ ...

Penguingirl1

Graduate•3 years ago

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My route was Baaaa'd

12 mins into a gentle 5:30AM run, yep, just thought I would drop that in, and my way was completely barred by one of the biggest flocks of sheep I have ever...

12 mins into a gentle 5:30AM run, yep, just thought I would drop that in, and my...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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WEEK4 DONE

Week 4 finished in the rain which I realised I love it really wakes you up Last minute was hard but kept going 💪

Week 4 finished in the rain which I realised I love it really wakes you up Last...

Mck8

Graduate•3 years ago

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Distractions

I did my penultimate run yesterday yeaaaah!! Bit better than my 2 previous runs which had been done later in the day and nearly killed me! Yesterday's was a...

I did my penultimate run yesterday yeaaaah!! Bit better than my 2 previous runs ...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation run 5 ✅✅

Forgot to post on Wednesday, but very happy with another run in the bag. Honey was very pully on this run and she was determined to chase a rabbit and I ended...

Forgot to post on Wednesday, but very happy with another run in the bag. Honey w...

Runningwithhoney

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Stupid Boy

Warning, this post will see me dropping the F-bomb! Today, rather unfairly I thought, I had to leave the home office (note lowercase) and do some real work....

Warning, this post will see me dropping the F-bomb! Today, rather unfairly I th...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate•3 years ago

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First week, first go

Hi, I finally managed to find some trainers and some headphones and leave the house to start. I couldn’t do all the running even for a minute so am feeling...

Hi, I finally managed to find some trainers and some headphones and leave the ho...

Michelle2023

•3 years ago

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So near, yet so far!

Well after much anxiety I finally left the house and got Week 1: Run 1 done… only to twist my ankle really badly the next (rest) day😩 I’d got so much...

Well after much anxiety I finally left the house and got Week 1: Run 1 done… onl...

Katydoo

•3 years ago

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Joint stiffness!

I just started W5R1 today and was over the moon I did it as have had a few days off, what I have noticed as the runs are getting longer that my legs are really...

I just started W5R1 today and was over the moon I did it as have had a few days ...

Greer12

•3 years ago

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W9 R1

Completed W9R1 this morning, on holiday in llandudno up at 5-15 running before 6. Fantastic run 1st of the 30 min run, definitely a change of scenery...

Completed W9R1 this morning, on holiday in llandudno up at 5-15 running before...

Hungaryblue

Graduate•3 years ago

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Laura nearly made me cry... W6R3

As I was doing my five minute walk , I got butterflies but told myself you are ok. I had walked the route earlier in the week, hydrated , done my stretches and...

As I was doing my five minute walk , I got butterflies but told myself you are o...

Mrsrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Short laces

A different sort of graduation! Decided that my first pair of running shoes must be tired, as I have covered well over 930k since I started the programme, even...

A different sort of graduation! Decided that my first pair of running shoes must...

Runawaytrainer

Graduate•3 years ago

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Consolidation runs ✅ longest run ✅

Not much point to this post apart from a little boast 🙌 I spent July consolidating my run repeating week 9, 3 times with 1 run each week pushed to 5k. Now one...

Not much point to this post apart from a little boast 🙌 I spent July consolidat...

Newbie_Megan

Graduate•3 years ago

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Is it too early to be ready for more?

I’ve reached week 7 and, to my surprise, found run 1 easy. In fact, I now want to jump ahead. Is this wise? Before going on I should say that I am a fully...

I’ve reached week 7 and, to my surprise, found run 1 easy. In fact, I now want ...

OldShuffler

Graduate•3 years ago

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Lightweight running shoes?

Any recommendations for light weight running shoes? I have some Asics but I find them a bit heavy so have resorted to running in some old Sketchers. They feel...

Any recommendations for light weight running shoes? I have some Asics but I find...

Madgey

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 2 struggle

Depressingly, I am finding week 2 quite hard and am thinking of giving it another couple of runs before I progress to work 3. Is that a stupid idea?

Depressingly, I am finding week 2 quite hard and am thinking of giving it anothe...

Bingles

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 (v2)

I ran for 25 minutes today and couldn’t believe it. Onwards and upwards…

achievefitness

Graduate•3 years ago

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Not the wisest of things to do

My morning off from the gym but still woke at 4.45 am so thought I would get up and do my 2nd run of w3. OUCH I cant walk OUCH my glutes I did squats,lunges...

My morning off from the gym but still woke at 4.45 am so thought I would get up...

doggytail

Graduate•3 years ago

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This is getting serious

Planned a run this morning. Woke up early and then just laid in bed having that internal conversation, whether to get up and run or turn over for another half...

Planned a run this morning. Woke up early and then just laid in bed having that ...

PJRunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k first Time

Hi im new here. First time on this app. Couch to 5k thats me. Any Good advise for me for a first timer. Thankss kind regards Adam

Hi im new here. First time on this app. Couch to 5k thats me. Any Good advise f...

AdamBullard2326

•3 years ago

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Week 9 Run1 - done!

30 minutes non-stop. It felt so hard though. My routine has been thrown out this week so I am running at odd times. It was an afternoon run today. I really...

30 minutes non-stop. It felt so hard though. My routine has been thrown out this...

CressidaB

Graduate•3 years ago

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thinking about starting couch to 5k again

thinking of starting couch to 5k again, last time didnt go well, as i got a injury in like week one. i didnt stretch before or after

thinking of starting couch to 5k again, last time didnt go well, as i got a inju...

Mattlad91

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2021

Week 9 run 3 Done

1 more to go

W5R3 A Menace

Week 7 done!

W6S3 25mins

W3r3

Graduation take 2

Week 9, run 3 finished

4k

My route was Baaaa'd

WEEK4 DONE

Distractions

Consolidation run 5 ✅✅

Stupid Boy

First week, first go

So near, yet so far!

Joint stiffness!

W9 R1

Laura nearly made me cry... W6R3

Short laces

Consolidation runs ✅ longest run ✅

Is it too early to be ready for more?

Lightweight running shoes?

Week 2 struggle

Week 6 run 3 (v2)

Not the wisest of things to do

This is getting serious

Couch to 5k first Time

Week 9 Run1 - done!

thinking about starting couch to 5k again

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