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Post-grad run 7 - my second 5k

I ran my first 5k last week - wasn’t bothered about chasing a time, I just wanted to finish it, which thankfully I did. Today I thought I'd have another bash,...

I ran my first 5k last week - wasn’t bothered about chasing a time, I just wante...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 I'm a runner! So happy!

I feel so good today after doing this run! I had to wait an extra day because my legs were too achy after a huge cycle ride but I was desperately excited to...

I feel so good today after doing this run! I had to wait an extra day because m...

happysouls

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk7r3! Goodbye. Hello w8!

Well I’m a sweaty mess but I did it all 20st of me! Quiet pleased with myself as not sore or any pains. Enjoyed this one. Onwards and upwards. Oh and a loss of...

Well I’m a sweaty mess but I did it all 20st of me! Quiet pleased with myself as...

pegasus2512

Graduate•6 years ago

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Good To Overdo It??

I’ve just completed Week 3, and am feeling good with it. Once finished each of my 3 runs, I’ve pretty much ran the same again (or slightly more!) Is this...

I’ve just completed Week 3, and am feeling good with it. Once finished each of ...

GazzaT1978

•6 years ago

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Waterproof jacket or not?

What are your thoughts? Just completed week one in the sun but I may be in the rain tomorrow 🙄

What are your thoughts? Just completed week one in the sun but I may be in the r...

Gingernutter

Graduate•6 years ago

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Tattoos

Here you go Flaraflarkin. Maybe I could add 🦋 to it, or have another one!

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 struggle?

Ok... I’ve been out of the game for 3 weeks due to knee injury, blistering hot weather and then a stomach bug, but tried w4r1, but I couldn’t do the final 5min...

Ok... I’ve been out of the game for 3 weeks due to knee injury, blistering hot w...

Taddi

•6 years ago

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Up hill struggle

As the first 10 minutes are tough I like a lovely scenic run that climbs up hill listening to Led Zep to pound my feet too, then a lap of my local park,...

As the first 10 minutes are tough I like a lovely scenic run that climbs up hill...

Jayvid

•6 years ago

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And I’m back....

...Thanks to the wind and rain! I’ve been nursing my bruised ribs after a tumble off my bike so this was only my second run in 12 days. The first was too hot...

...Thanks to the wind and rain! I’ve been nursing my bruised ribs after a tumble...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7r1- so I can run for 25mins

I know you do the 25 mins on w6r3 but I did wonder if it was a fluke and I couldn’t repeat it. Well I’ve done it this morning and yes it’s cooler but although...

I know you do the 25 mins on w6r3 but I did wonder if it was a fluke and I could...

PaulaGullett

Graduate•6 years ago

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Bored!

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Been carrying on with 30 minute runs which with warm up and cool down is taking me to 40 minutes. I’m getting a bit bored now...

Graduated a couple of weeks ago. Been carrying on with 30 minute runs which with...

Doggiesmum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 BYE BYE

Well I wasn’t sure about the 5 minute increase but slow and steady I did it. I even managed to knock 4 secs off the w7r1 time by run 3 with a little sprint...

Well I wasn’t sure about the 5 minute increase but slow and steady I did it. I e...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Newbie with Shin Splints

Hi everyone. I’ve just slowly ran my way here. So bit about me and also advice needed. I’ve never ran. Hated it. Always due to shin splints. Have had gait...

Hi everyone. I’ve just slowly ran my way here. So bit about me and also advice n...

millyj

•6 years ago

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Brand new runner - an official ‘tenderfoot’ needing advice.....

If ever there was an appropriate name for a novice ANYthing, then this is it! Started running 3 weeks ago and have been careful to do everything properly...

If ever there was an appropriate name for a novice ANYthing, then this is it! St...

SillySeabird

•6 years ago

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Graduated March 2018

Hello all you newbies, I just want to say...please stick with this programme. I began in January and endured the “ beast from the East “ & mainly foul weather...

Hello all you newbies, I just want to say...please stick with this programme. I ...

Heyjudyjudy70

Graduate•6 years ago

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ITS HERE!!!!

W9R1 completed today 🤭 Maybe slightly delayed with one thing or another but I’m hoping to do the 3 runs this week Only problem I’m having is got a bit of an...

W9R1 completed today 🤭 Maybe slightly delayed with one thing or another but I’m...

Run4fitness

•6 years ago

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Can my timing be out??????

I graduated a month ago and set the alarm in my phone for 30 mins so I had a marker as i don't like running with my phone. So this morning I decided to time...

I graduated a month ago and set the alarm in my phone for 30 mins so I had a mar...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

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How long does it take to run 5k

After graduating a month ago, I finally decided to start my fitbit on the start of my run and not include the 5 minutes walk either side. But a combination of...

After graduating a month ago, I finally decided to start my fitbit on the start ...

Jayvid

•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Just back from my first ever 25 minute run in all my 56 years - nailed it. So glad I found running when I did, I've been using it as therapy since losing my...

Just back from my first ever 25 minute run in all my 56 years - nailed it. So gl...

Emceejay

•6 years ago

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On hold

Hi I had to put everything on hold no gym no running I’ve over done it with the gym and running I not sure what to do now and advise thank you

Hi I had to put everything on hold no gym no running I’ve over done it with the ...

mandy167

•6 years ago

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W5R3 DONE!

I can’t quite believe it but I did it - 20 minutes without stopping. Very slow, I think, yes, but I did it - in the rain and it wasn’t easy. So here I am at...

I can’t quite believe it but I did it - 20 minutes without stopping. Very slow,...

Ladyinthehat

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Music, podcast or audiobooks

What do people like listen to? I’m one run off graduation and would like to cover more distance and wondered if one will “distract” more than others?

What do people like listen to? I’m one run off graduation and would like to cov...

Kezy80

Graduate•6 years ago

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Replay Week 5

So my running partner and I missed the last run of Week 5 last week. So we started it again and tonight I have my first 29 minute run- no excuses! It’s gonna...

So my running partner and I missed the last run of Week 5 last week. So we sta...

Run_Forest

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Go Slo Watch?

Managed to do week 5 run 1 this morning 😁. I took it very slowly and during the second 5 minute run I suddenly felt "I can do this today" 👍 👍. Whilst...

Managed to do week 5 run 1 this morning 😁. I took it very slowly and during the...

sparkyjohn

Graduate•6 years ago

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What happens after graduation and what is park run?

Im on w5r3.... cant wait 🤗, and know I have a few weeks to go yet. But I am an avid reader of all the posts, the encouragement and advice given. What happens...

Im on w5r3.... cant wait 🤗, and know I have a few weeks to go yet. But I am an...

SarahOReilly

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 run3

Week 1 completed- it was pouring with rain today which was much cooler and helped with my breathing. Wind was pretty strong which made it a little harder but...

Week 1 completed- it was pouring with rain today which was much cooler and helpe...

Run1980

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rainy run

Off out in the rain for W8R3. First rainy run!

KLJ3

•6 years ago

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Thanks for the shower

Having not been able to run for the last 2 weeks this morning,I finally felt my knee was strong enough to give it another try. It was raining quite heavy but...

Having not been able to run for the last 2 weeks this morning,I finally felt my ...

Runningfit67

•6 years ago

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A great way to start Sunday

Just done w3r2. Loved it. Feel like I’m ready to move on. Where’s the ☀️ gone? Think I prefer running in the ☀️ rather than the ☔️. 😂

Just done w3r2. Loved it. Feel like I’m ready to move on. Where’s the ☀️ gone? T...

Shakywakey

Graduate•6 years ago

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What trainers?

I didn’t want to buy anything new before I started in case I couldn’t do it but have just done W2 R1 and am loving it. Thinking of giving it a couple more...

I didn’t want to buy anything new before I started in case I couldn’t do it but ...

Bookworm20

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Post-grad run 7 - my second 5k

Week 6 run 3 I'm a runner! So happy!

Wk7r3! Goodbye. Hello w8!

Good To Overdo It??

Waterproof jacket or not?

Tattoos

Week 4 run 1 struggle?

Up hill struggle

And I’m back....

W7r1- so I can run for 25mins

Bored!

Week 7 BYE BYE

Newbie with Shin Splints

Brand new runner - an official ‘tenderfoot’ needing advice.....

Graduated March 2018

ITS HERE!!!!

Can my timing be out??????

How long does it take to run 5k

Week 6 run 3

On hold

W5R3 DONE!

Music, podcast or audiobooks

Replay Week 5

Go Slo Watch?

What happens after graduation and what is park run?

W1 run3

Rainy run

Thanks for the shower

A great way to start Sunday

What trainers?

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