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cariad1981

•6 years ago

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Ego or bum... not sure which hurts more

I'm not sure that ego's the right word. I knew I was out of shape. And I've done Couch to 5k before- knew it was hard, but doable, and that it'd make me a...

I'm not sure that ego's the right word. I knew I was out of shape. And I've done...

chryanna

•6 years ago

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Ageing Newbie.

What the heck am I doing here??? 😲 Well I suppose there are a few reasons. Firstly my son and daughter in law ate seasoned half marathon runners and put me to...

What the heck am I doing here??? 😲 Well I suppose there are a few reasons. Firs...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

First time tonight ive gone out with the family knowing what im doing! 😀 My daughters wanted to come with me so i thought it would make it easier.......i was...

First time tonight ive gone out with the family knowing what im doing! 😀 My dau...

c1air3

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R2 in the bank !

As title suggests above run done. Really had to take charge of the gremlins and force myself out the door but as soon as I hit the app and my playlist, loved...

As title suggests above run done. Really had to take charge of the gremlins and...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 done, but a day of mixed emotions...

Did the run and really enjoy it today - was looking forward to the next one. Then, appointment at opticians- sent straight to hospital, to learn I have eye...

Did the run and really enjoy it today - was looking forward to the next one. The...

Susojan

Graduate•6 years ago

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Slow coach

I'm at week seven (run 2) and really motivated but I seem to be getting even slower, is this normal? I'm really slow.

I'm at week seven (run 2) and really motivated but I seem to be getting even slo...

Stroudmum

•6 years ago

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Mind over matter

I know it’s all in my mind, but I’m really struggling to keep running. I know I have the stamina as I’ve been running for just over 3 months and I’m doing...

I know it’s all in my mind, but I’m really struggling to keep running. I know I ...

Leah-stone

•6 years ago

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Gonna repeat wk5

Had a bit of a wobble since l didn't complete my WK5R3 on Saturday. Last night's WK6R1 didn't go well at all!! Think its a mental barrier so tomorrow...

Had a bit of a wobble since l didn't complete my WK5R3 on Saturday. Last night...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second run!

Starting my second run tomorrow. Anybody got any tips to stop my thighs chafing? 😂

Starting my second run tomorrow. Anybody got any tips to stop my thighs chafing?...

Matt__

•6 years ago

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W1 🏃‍♀️2

Omg second one done. To be honest surprised myself never thought I would do day 2. The running was tough pins and needles again- checked trainers weren’t to...

Omg second one done. To be honest surprised myself never thought I would do day ...

jochanc

•6 years ago

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W9R3.......done it!!!!

I CANNOT believe it!! I was told never to run...but I got fitted with proper running shoes...faced my fears (terror) and did it anyway. At the grand age of 51...

I CANNOT believe it!! I was told never to run...but I got fitted with proper run...

Be-Vibrant

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2, run 1 - done

Evening run this time. I found it ok - hard at times but I was at a running track and the way the splits were working out, after the first one, I knew roughly...

Evening run this time. I found it ok - hard at times but I was at a running trac...

Parksie7

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 progress!

Wow, In all honesty I was sceptical about the app but thought I'll go with it. Last week was tough , tonight's run felt a breeze, breathing controlled, nice...

Wow, In all honesty I was sceptical about the app but thought I'll go with it. L...

Lisha89

•6 years ago

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Junk food night run night

Tonight so different to last when I was chuffed to complete run 2 wk 1 . Tonight I’ve helped my daughter eat a large easter egg , then I ate some of my white...

Tonight so different to last when I was chuffed to complete run 2 wk 1 . Tonight...

Fifi18

•6 years ago

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Week 8 omg!

So I was on week 8 run 2 today. Decided to go along to a local group of ladies who are just starting to go from 5km - 10km. Ran for 50 mins and covered 7km....

So I was on week 8 run 2 today. Decided to go along to a local group of ladies w...

asenior85

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

I started this because the normal really getting a little older wider and not wanting that so me and my little dog who was also getting wider have been going...

I started this because the normal really getting a little older wider and not wa...

SammieCh

•6 years ago

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W1 R1 completed today

Finally conquered my shyness & self conciousness and got out to do my first run this afternoon. I was disconcerted that I quickly got breathless but the...

Finally conquered my shyness & self conciousness and got out to do my first run ...

Christianne57

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R1 - finally these longer runs seem less scary

Second time for the 25 minute run after W6R3... and that definitely felt easier. I think the trouble with weeks 5 and 6 is that I built up the final non stop...

Second time for the 25 minute run after W6R3... and that definitely felt easier....

DBard

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feel Good 3.5 miles

Hi, ran 3.5 miles last night, stuck my earphones in and away I went, I love the sense of achievement and also the feeling of being free.

Hi, ran 3.5 miles last night, stuck my earphones in and away I went, I love the ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R3 in the bag against the odds!

Had a bit of a tech nightmare heading out on tonight's jog - podcast stopped playing when I reached the end of the road and didn't have my glasses on me so...

Had a bit of a tech nightmare heading out on tonight's jog - podcast stopped pla...

MutleyShuffle

Graduate•6 years ago

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After 9 weeks I finally crash 🤢

After 9 weeks I’ve had a bad run 😟. I’m not to worried as on Sunday I started getting a sore throat which seems to off turned into a bad chest. I only managed...

After 9 weeks I’ve had a bad run 😟. I’m not to worried as on Sunday I started g...

Notsobigdoug

•6 years ago

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W1 R2 Yay!

Feeling really good after Week 1 Run 2! Much better than I’d anticipated after my hips feeling aching. Made sure I warmed up and cooled down with some yoga...

Feeling really good after Week 1 Run 2! Much better than I’d anticipated after m...

mrs_lupton

•6 years ago

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Struggling on week 7

I have ran 20 minutes a couple of times but struggle to run more, I also have some nights that I go out and can only manage 5 minutes of running then I have to...

I have ran 20 minutes a couple of times but struggle to run more, I also have so...

Hilary2365

•6 years ago

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Faster or further

I have graduated today 🏆🎈🎉 and my pace is 4K in 30 mins. After doing a parkrun on Saturday and feeling ok after doing the 5k in 37 mins I think I am going...

I have graduated today 🏆🎈🎉 and my pace is 4K in 30 mins. After doing a parkru...

ClarriePan

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3 Completed

With Dakota by Stereophonics blasting loudly in my ears, I completed my third run in five days so I can look back on week one and reflect on the lessons...

With Dakota by Stereophonics blasting loudly in my ears, I completed my third ru...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1R2

Hello my fellow joggers/sprinters/crawlers. I have just finished my Week 1, Run 2 and I must say I am not feeling as dreadful as I thought I would. I...

Hello my fellow joggers/sprinters/crawlers. I have just finished my Week 1, Ru...

Sjnoke

•6 years ago

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Uugghh, Stupid Belching

As if having to control your breathing and dealing with aching muscles wasn't enough, now I have to deal with constant belching during my runs and it really...

As if having to control your breathing and dealing with aching muscles wasn't en...

kriston

•6 years ago

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Did It 🏃‍♀️🎉🙏

W9 R3 - can't believe I made it! Thanks to all you wonderful people on this forum. Reading your stories made all the difference 😃 I am off to Cyprus for a...

W9 R3 - can't believe I made it! Thanks to all you wonderful people on this foru...

Lovethemozman

•6 years ago

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Week 2 - great!

Loving week 2, run 1 completed tonight. Hip pain I have had for about 2 years is starting to go!

Loving week 2, run 1 completed tonight. Hip pain I have had for about 2 years is...

Catori

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2018

Hello

Ego or bum... not sure which hurts more

Ageing Newbie.

Week 8 Run 2

W3R2 in the bank !

W2R2 done, but a day of mixed emotions...

Slow coach

Mind over matter

Gonna repeat wk5

Second run!

W1 🏃‍♀️2

W9R3.......done it!!!!

Week 2, run 1 - done

Week 2 run 1 progress!

Junk food night run night

Week 8 omg!

Week 3 run 1

W1 R1 completed today

W7R1 - finally these longer runs seem less scary

Feel Good 3.5 miles

W5R3 in the bag against the odds!

After 9 weeks I finally crash 🤢

W1 R2 Yay!

Struggling on week 7

Faster or further

W1R3 Completed

W1R2

Uugghh, Stupid Belching

Did It 🏃‍♀️🎉🙏

Week 2 - great!

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