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Week 1 Run 1

Hi, I did my first run today. I had stop exercising due to just lack of self confidence and good self image. I did my first run today and I feel really good. I...

Hi, I did my first run today. I had stop exercising due to just lack of self con...

Aiminghigh

•7 years ago

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Disaster strikes!!

So this morning my phone decides to restart itself. And continues to restart itself again and again until it runs out of battery. I sigh and think it'll be...

So this morning my phone decides to restart itself. And continues to restart its...

Wingie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2R1 😀

So, after missing starting Week 2 on Sunday due to a terrible journey home from Wales, I did Run 1 of week 2 tonight. I was worried that having had 4 nights...

So, after missing starting Week 2 on Sunday due to a terrible journey home from ...

Snodi

Graduate•7 years ago

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That's it, graduation day!

Finally, after struggling W7 and W8, I decided to slow down and did the last 3 runs without stopping. 5k in 31 minutes! It can be done. All the best to new...

Finally, after struggling W7 and W8, I decided to slow down and did the last 3 r...

Florisu

Graduate•7 years ago

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10K. I am speechless

Well after last weeks debacle I found my mojo hiding under my trainers as one of you said and have just ran my first ever 10K. Fell down at 8k so ran final 2...

Well after last weeks debacle I found my mojo hiding under my trainers as one of...

KimLoulou

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

Week 8 done but...

I found runs 2 & 3 harder than run 1. Think I'm going to take a couple of recovery days in between runs before graduation. No rush. These longer runs are...

I found runs 2 & 3 harder than run 1. Think I'm going to take a couple of recove...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Paced myself well this run. It felt comfortable for the duration, and I had just a little left for a push in the last minute. This is on top of an unpleasant...

Paced myself well this run. It felt comfortable for the duration, and I had just...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first fail!

So tonight heralded my first time I was unable to complete a run 😥 After finishing week 7 run 3 last week, I took part in a charity 5k event, which btw was...

So tonight heralded my first time I was unable to complete a run 😥 After finish...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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So,how's it been since I graduated 3 weeks ago?

Suddenly realised I hadn't posted anything since graduating 3 weeks ago! Although I have added a few comments to some posts. The first 2 weeks after...

Suddenly realised I hadn't posted anything since graduating 3 weeks ago! Althou...

Bestcat

Graduate•7 years ago

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Numb toes?

Apologies if I’m annoying anyone, asking for help all the time. Totally new to running and still finding me feet, so to speak! Anyway, does anybody else’s...

Apologies if I’m annoying anyone, asking for help all the time. Totally new to r...

Sarah_lou18

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finished!

That's it! Just back from my last run of week 9. I'm feeling very pleased with myself - and now the challenge, of course, is to keep on running. Good luck to...

That's it! Just back from my last run of week 9. I'm feeling very pleased with m...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 - total disaster :(

Things did not go well today at all :( As I ran my shins and calves hurt so bad I could hardly walk. I did not complete all 6 90 sec runs :( Will take a rest...

Things did not go well today at all :( As I ran my shins and calves hurt so bad ...

TheClaw

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bpm music checker

I found this useful so I thought I would share it. It helped me put together a 150 BPM playlist that I could run to comfortably. Here is the link:...

I found this useful so I thought I would share it. It helped me put together a 1...

Decker

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Fought my way back from injury... only to get a new injury, sigh....

Hello all you lucky runners. How I envy you! I finally beat shin splints, did C25k for a second time (because I'd lost fitness), and graduated again. Happy...

Hello all you lucky runners. How I envy you! I finally beat shin splints, did C...

northernlass1965

Graduate•7 years ago

24 Replies

Beautiful morning for a tourist run, 🎶And I Ran, I Ran so Far Away🎶

I had a fabulous run this morning. My playlists was turned up extra loud so that I could just about hear it and I was enjoying some new tunes to accompany my...

I had a fabulous run this morning. My playlists was turned up extra loud so that...

Razouski

•7 years ago

60 Replies

W5R2 Endorphins speaking...

So here is my rallying call to all the wobblers out there at this stage (or earlier), to let you know that I have found Week 5 R2 to be exhilarating, amazing...

So here is my rallying call to all the wobblers out there at this stage (or earl...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 ! Can't believe I have done it !

Really I am so proud and happy that I complete the tranning! On November 5th I will face my 7,1km and it will be relatively easy as I am actually training in...

Really I am so proud and happy that I complete the tranning! On November 5th I w...

Stephanie1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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Runs without dogs - the Exploration Game

Not just me without a dog, but my running buddy from down the road running without either of her two as well! That never happens. MapmyFitness had me down to...

Not just me without a dog, but my running buddy from down the road running witho...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

Phew!

That was a tough 1, thank God for intervals! lol 😀but -W6R1 is in the bag woohoo! 😄😁

That was a tough 1, thank God for intervals! lol 😀but -W6R1 is in the bag wooho...

CB27LJ10

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Runs without dogs - the Exploration Game

Not just me without a dog, but my running buddy from down the road running without either of her two as well! That never happens. MapmyFitness had me down to...

Not just me without a dog, but my running buddy from down the road running witho...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

8 minutes!

WK5 R2 DONE! So pleased with myself. Really can't believe the improvement since I started this journey. I know pride comes before a fall - but actually can't...

WK5 R2 DONE! So pleased with myself. Really can't believe the improvement since ...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3R1

First time post probably because I didn't think I'd get past Wk1 R1 but I have! Just completed Wk3 R1 and feel like I've done good. Didn't think I'd ever...

First time post probably because I didn't think I'd get past Wk1 R1 but I have! ...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Dreaded Week 9 has begun - 9(1)

I put off starting Week 9 for a few days, as I was not looking forward to that final leap. But today, I got the first run in, and it was not too bad. At...

I put off starting Week 9 for a few days, as I was not looking forward to that f...

Duddles

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Week 3 day 1

Just finished day 1 on week 3, took me four weeks to get here though, Glad Im doing it, this my second attempt at trying to this program

Just finished day 1 on week 3, took me four weeks to get here though, Glad Im do...

Chicojasmine

•7 years ago

10 Replies

WK1 run 2

Feel it a bit today but still pleased with myself and going to keep it up

Neverrunbefore64

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3 run 1 done

Run done this morning all good while facing away from wind. Stuggled with it in face found I had to turn to side slightly. Any suggestions? Or something I'll...

Run done this morning all good while facing away from wind. Stuggled with it in ...

Louedwards

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Week 5 run 2

After some really wild and windy weather the last couple of days it had settled down again this morning so I was up with the larks and pulling on my running...

After some really wild and windy weather the last couple of days it had settled ...

Renmurew

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Total beginner!!

I have just downloaded the app after getting fed up of being unfit, feeling tired all the time & generally crappy! I've recently joined slimming world too but...

I have just downloaded the app after getting fed up of being unfit, feeling tire...

Rarroo86

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Week 4 run 1 complete

This morning I did the first run for week 4. It was a bit of a challenge just leaving the house. My Bluetooth headphones decided not to work so I had to go...

This morning I did the first run for week 4. It was a bit of a challenge just l...

LexMis

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Still on week 2

My runs are getting worse. All these hills are really making it hard. Thinking of doing power walking between runs to get my body use to the terrain. Also I...

My runs are getting worse. All these hills are really making it hard. Thinking o...

Wellse

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2017

Week 1 Run 1

Disaster strikes!!

Wk2R1 😀

That's it, graduation day!

10K. I am speechless

Week 8 done but...

Week 6 run 2

My first fail!

So,how's it been since I graduated 3 weeks ago?

Numb toes?

Finished!

Week 2 Run 3 - total disaster :(

Bpm music checker

Fought my way back from injury... only to get a new injury, sigh....

Beautiful morning for a tourist run, 🎶And I Ran, I Ran so Far Away🎶

W5R2 Endorphins speaking...

Week 9 ! Can't believe I have done it !

Runs without dogs - the Exploration Game

Phew!

Runs without dogs - the Exploration Game

8 minutes!

Wk3R1

Dreaded Week 9 has begun - 9(1)

Week 3 day 1

WK1 run 2

Wk3 run 1 done

Week 5 run 2

Total beginner!!

Week 4 run 1 complete

Still on week 2

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