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Week 7 - what to eat?

Completed week 7 run 1 yesterday, it was harder than I expected - I think I was feeling over confident from doing the same run at the end of week 6. One thing...

Completed week 7 run 1 yesterday, it was harder than I expected - I think I was ...

nlhnlh

Graduate•7 years ago

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Muddy run advice

Not long now till I do the Retallack Rampage muddy run, any advice of further training other than I'm doing, at present I am doing a few beach runs and cross...

Not long now till I do the Retallack Rampage muddy run, any advice of further tr...

Matlins

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 ✅✅✅

Out at 6.45 this morning for my final run of week 6. Did my stretches and warm up at home and then out for the 5 min warm up walk with Mr Smooth. He had every...

Out at 6.45 this morning for my final run of week 6. Did my stretches and warm u...

TJMazz

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R3 🌓✔️

Well lovely morning here for my final run of the week. Some technical issues again this morn😡 my phone doesn't like to multi task MJ, Map my run, Spotify...

Well lovely morning here for my final run of the week. Some technical issues aga...

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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25min run in the bag!! 🏃🏽🏃🏽

So completed my last run of week 6 and loved it!! Was tricky after 15 mins which is where my legs start to really feel heavy but I pushed through it!! Bring it...

So completed my last run of week 6 and loved it!! Was tricky after 15 mins which...

Megzy24

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 1. That was a shocker!

The usual Saturday trail. Not too bad on the run, but the old knee was giving me some curry on the walk back. It occurred to me that I would be in a bit of...

The usual Saturday trail. Not too bad on the run, but the old knee was giving me...

Zandy21

•7 years ago

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pg runs 5 and 6

This week I've actually managed to get out twice for 30 whole minutes! Tuesday morning I was a bit annoyed with myself that it hadn't been sooner, but at...

This week I've actually managed to get out twice for 30 whole minutes! Tuesday ...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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New Parkrun

Tomorrow sees the trial run of a new Parkrun at Sandwell Valley Country Park. I'm looking forward to volunteering and helping to get it up and running for the...

Tomorrow sees the trial run of a new Parkrun at Sandwell Valley Country Park. I'...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7 done 😱

Week 8 from Monday .cant give up now !

Heather2974

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 complete

Well I wasn't entirely sure I'd make it, but Week 2 I'm coming for you!

scubasmiff

•7 years ago

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Wk8R2

Done - but it was tough!

Seanjack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Excited much!!

W4R3 in the morning @ 5am before my journey south 😃🤗

Wantorun2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 5 r3

I don't normally post but always read the forum and taking all your advise got me through the run today. Felt better than I thought it would although was...

I don't normally post but always read the forum and taking all your advise got m...

JK1987

Graduate•7 years ago

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"They think it's all over.... it is now!" 🏆🎉

W9R3 - complete! 😁😁😁 Couch to 5k was exactly that for me. 9 short weeks ago there is not a chance on this green earth that I thought I'd be writing a...

W9R3 - complete! 😁😁😁 Couch to 5k was exactly that for me. 9 short weeks ago t...

Becky2301

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R3 I couldn’t be prouder!

How did I struggle to run for 8 minutes two days ago yet I’ve just run for 20 minutes with no problems?!! In all honesty, I don’t care!! This programme is...

How did I struggle to run for 8 minutes two days ago yet I’ve just run for 20 mi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Fab Friday Run

Have a huge grin on my face tonight. Went out for my run earlier and didn't realise until I had finished my warm up walk that I had forgotten both my phone and...

Have a huge grin on my face tonight. Went out for my run earlier and didn't real...

J9_54

Graduate•7 years ago

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After 5k

Hi does anyone know of a good app when you have finished the couch to 5k as my friend has finished it and liked the app ?

Hi does anyone know of a good app when you have finished the couch to 5k as my f...

pilquin

•7 years ago

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Wk5 Rn2

I have made it to the step before the big one. Already psyching myself up to run 20 minutes without a break on Sunday! Cannot believe it’s possible but if...

I have made it to the step before the big one. Already psyching myself up to run...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 done

Well that felt good, at least on the legs, struggled on the breathing but my asthma has been a bit dodgy all day so it was probably that. Will have a...

Well that felt good, at least on the legs, struggled on the breathing but my ast...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Post graduate homerun

Got out there again this morning. Gloves on as hands got cold and stiff last run. Listened to Laura and felt I wasn’t so fast today as my check points didn’t...

Got out there again this morning. Gloves on as hands got cold and stiff last run...

Fenellawny

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week8 run1

Feeling very proud of myself. I normally run with a friend but she's cried off so I pushed myself and went out alone. I managed 28 mins and even sped up s...

Feeling very proud of myself. I normally run with a friend but she's cried off s...

LdeP

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hello from a newbie

Thought I’d say ‘Hi’ as a newbie to this forum. I ran W5R3 today and was amazed that I could keep going for 20 whole minutes! It’s great to read all your...

Thought I’d say ‘Hi’ as a newbie to this forum. I ran W5R3 today and was amazed...

Mikster

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 - Done!

Evening All - Just completed W7R1 - slowed it right down, and felt great! Genuinely feel like I can complete this programme now, this is the first time i have...

Evening All - Just completed W7R1 - slowed it right down, and felt great! Genuin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5 R1 in new shoes!

Finally had gait analysis and I'm neutral, bought some running shoes that were comfy and roomy and werent neon need sunglasses to look at them bright! Just...

Finally had gait analysis and I'm neutral, bought some running shoes that were c...

zobles

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Finish where it started..

The final song Katy Perry ...Roar Drum roll.... Graduation week 9 run 3.....ta dah Sunday week 10 run 1

The final song Katy Perry ...Roar Drum roll.... Graduation week 9 run 3.....ta...

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting there 👍

Can’t believe I’m on week four next week ! I’ve surprised myself !!

pilquin

•7 years ago

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I'M A GRADUATE!

Woop woop woop! I did it!!!!!!! I told myself I was just going to go for a steady run this afternoon and not worry about my pace but it appears I also hit a...

Woop woop woop! I did it!!!!!!! I told myself I was just going to go for a ste...

hilsry

Graduate•7 years ago

11 Replies

Week 8 Run 3 #VomRun

Hello! I'm Rob and I'm new to this community. I finished W8R3 this morning begrudgingly. R1 this week was in the rain and in the high 40sF (I like in West...

Hello! I'm Rob and I'm new to this community. I finished W8R3 this morning begru...

robrop

•7 years ago

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Week 8 ended on a high...

What a week W8 has been for me! Today, my sports bra broke as I was leaving (safety pinned back), app went off or froze (timed 28 mins on phone) swallowed my...

What a week W8 has been for me! Today, my sports bra broke as I was leaving (saf...

Surreyjelbel

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 R3: EPIC FAIL (feel gutted).

I posted a few days ago about how I found run 1 of week 6 tough. In contrast the second run of 2 x 10 mins was fine. I really enjoyed it and was coasting at...

I posted a few days ago about how I found run 1 of week 6 tough. In contrast th...

LongDistance

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Week 7 - what to eat?

Muddy run advice

W6R3 ✅✅✅

W4R3 🌓✔️

25min run in the bag!! 🏃🏽🏃🏽

Week 6 run 1. That was a shocker!

pg runs 5 and 6

New Parkrun

Week 7 done 😱

Week 1 complete

Wk8R2

Excited much!!

week 5 r3

"They think it's all over.... it is now!" 🏆🎉

W5 R3 I couldn’t be prouder!

Fab Friday Run

After 5k

Wk5 Rn2

Week 5 Run 1 done

Post graduate homerun

Week8 run1

Hello from a newbie

Week 7 Run 1 - Done!

W5 R1 in new shoes!

Finish where it started..

Getting there 👍

I'M A GRADUATE!

Week 8 Run 3 #VomRun

Week 8 ended on a high...

Week 6 R3: EPIC FAIL (feel gutted).

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