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1st post grad run

I am feeling so happy after this run I literally grinned from ear to ear on the warm down and its still stuck on my face. So many firsts today, first run in...

I am feeling so happy after this run I literally grinned from ear to ear on the...

amanda2463

•6 years ago

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W7R3 done and dusted!!!!!🤪🤪

Now that was hot hot 🔥 Thought an 8.30am run would be ok but the sun was feckin everywhere🌞🌞🌞🌞 found it difficult to find shade without crossing back and...

Now that was hot hot 🔥 Thought an 8.30am run would be ok but the sun was feckin...

littlerua

•6 years ago

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Sweaty start to Sunday

I went out for a run down by the river this morning. The whole way I was wondering why it was sooooo hard. I got to the picnic area at the end and found I ran...

I went out for a run down by the river this morning. The whole way I was wonder...

Wanna-Be

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2 R1

Found this one easier than week 1 ☺️ time for Sunday 🍳mmmmm!!

Dee_N

Graduate•6 years ago

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5k running

Completed my 3rd solo run earlier. It feels weird running without the voice in my ear from the app. I'm running 5k but not quite at 30 minutes yet. Not a bad...

Completed my 3rd solo run earlier. It feels weird running without the voice in m...

Charam1234

•6 years ago

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Week 1, Run 3

End of my first week. Was working away in the week so took my kit and went out in the evening. Found a lake that has a path around it which is 3 miles....

End of my first week. Was working away in the week so took my kit and went out i...

SisterDora

•6 years ago

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What if MJ is my talisman?

My second consolidation run today and I decided it was time to say goodbye to the lovely Mr Johnson and move to the grown up toys. (I downloaded Strava last...

My second consolidation run today and I decided it was time to say goodbye to th...

Antilala2018

Graduate•6 years ago

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After a break

Took a week break due to suffering from hayfever. This affected my breathing. Resumed today and took it slow. I know the program is designed to continue from...

Took a week break due to suffering from hayfever. This affected my breathing. Re...

spscollins

•6 years ago

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W4R1

Just completed W4R1 and I have a real sense of achievement today. It's like all emotions gathered over the last few weeks have been released in that 1 run....

Just completed W4R1 and I have a real sense of achievement today. It's like all ...

Liliuk

•6 years ago

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"No need to run and hide..." tra la la 🎼🎼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I've broken through a barrier~ I don't feel the need to drive somewhere and run where people don't recognise me and I can avoid going past people in close...

I've broken through a barrier~ I don't feel the need to drive somewhere and run ...

Flaraflarkin

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1

Don't know how it happened. Pace was faster than previous weeks. Think someone stole my Fitbit 😀😀 Hard going as it's so hot. Got to keep going!!

Don't know how it happened. Pace was faster than previous weeks. Think someone s...

Montezuma

Graduate•6 years ago

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Consolidation, more baffled wildlife and energy levels

Just in after a sweaty morning run. Was woken by a pigeon cooing on the roof directly above my bedroom (at 5:15am) and didn’t sleep properly afterwards so was...

Just in after a sweaty morning run. Was woken by a pigeon cooing on the roof dir...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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1st Parkrun complete!

Hi everyone I completed my first parkrun yesterday. Wasn't a great time of 44 minutes but I managed to not walk and the heat was unreal. Been buzzing ever...

Hi everyone I completed my first parkrun yesterday. Wasn't a great time of 44 mi...

Fermerswife

•6 years ago

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What now? How do I improve distance?

Just finished couch 2 5k! Pretty proud of myself, but only running 3.5k. Where now? How do I improve distance?

Just finished couch 2 5k! Pretty proud of myself, but only running 3.5k. Where n...

Emzi1980

•6 years ago

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W7 Complete! It’s on! - Reminders and Memories!

Hello Runners I went to my little Park for my run today. I was geared up, well watered (maybe too well) and out I went. No ringing in my ears today,...

Hello Runners I went to my little Park for my run today. I was geared up, well w...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk 8 run 2 new route

So I've been leaving the house and running from there, sadly it incorporates big hills for the first half. The first run this week nearly broke me. So at...

So I've been leaving the house and running from there, sadly it incorporates big...

LittleMaz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R3 ✅

Went out to try a morning run today as I did it once before and it didn’t feel good, I usually run late evening. It felt harder, I’m not going to lie, but I...

Went out to try a morning run today as I did it once before and it didn’t feel g...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 r3 mind over matter

What a morning, So I had it in my head that today, Sunday morning would be the day for my first 20 minute run - 20 minutes really? in one go .... So I took...

What a morning, So I had it in my head that today, Sunday morning would be the ...

Flossyuk

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill running 🏃🏻‍♀️

Hi, I have got one more run in week three to complete. I know it’s still early days, but I am still really struggling. I am using my treadmill as I can only do...

Hi, I have got one more run in week three to complete. I know it’s still early d...

DanniHall

•6 years ago

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Trying to get my groove back

I've had a break..been on a trip..and have to get back on track. I had got to week 8..amazed myself by running 28 mins then had s total wobble.. couldn't run...

I've had a break..been on a trip..and have to get back on track. I had got to we...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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IC???

I keep reading about IC and I know it’s something to do with recovery after injury but what does it actually stand for?!!! I keep thinking “intensive care”...

I keep reading about IC and I know it’s something to do with recovery after inju...

Enyala

•6 years ago

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Sleepy after my morning runs

Hi! I’m on week 5 now. I’m managing the runs fairly ok but do feel sleepy for the rest of the day. I’m thinking to switch to evening runs instead. Does anyone...

Hi! I’m on week 5 now. I’m managing the runs fairly ok but do feel sleepy for th...

ripple1973

Graduate•6 years ago

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Days off

Any suggestions on what to do on my non running days for excercise? I don’t have access to any equipment.... is brisk walking ok or should I rest my legs...

Any suggestions on what to do on my non running days for excercise? I don’t have...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5R3 nearly but not quite

Tried to do this 20 min run early as so humid . But my brain and or body could not run today . I think i went off too fast . Had to have 5 little walks ! 🙄...

Tried to do this 20 min run early as so humid . But my brain and or body could n...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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I’ll take that!

Noodling around in south of France at present. Graduation run this morning 0615 and already hot (and a bit hilly!). I’ll take these numbers! I’m in my 50th...

Noodling around in south of France at present. Graduation run this morning 0615 ...

Scooter69

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R3! Official runner now surely. 😀

Here is my chuffed to bits face. 😂 Been really looking forward to this run. Woke up knowing that it was going to be a not so great run. My legs already felt...

Here is my chuffed to bits face. 😂 Been really looking forward to this run. Wo...

TrixabelleB

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3R1

Very pleased with myself...have to admit when I saw the jump up to 3 minutes running I was worried and even considered repeating week 2 but I did it!!! And I...

Very pleased with myself...have to admit when I saw the jump up to 3 minutes run...

Ab36

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8R1

Done! Melting melting

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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Hello week 7

So after a break on week 6 I went back to week 5 (a knee problem). Felt like even though i had ran 20 mins that i wouldn't ve able to do it again.well I did,...

So after a break on week 6 I went back to week 5 (a knee problem). Felt like eve...

Sarahcomb

•6 years ago

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The things people say ........😁

I have always worried that someone would mock my shuffle but I wasn't prepared for what just happened. A woman in the park asked how I was doing and said she...

I have always worried that someone would mock my shuffle but I wasn't prepared f...

DoingthebestIcan

Graduate•6 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

1st post grad run

W7R3 done and dusted!!!!!🤪🤪

Sweaty start to Sunday

W2 R1

5k running

Week 1, Run 3

What if MJ is my talisman?

After a break

W4R1

"No need to run and hide..." tra la la 🎼🎼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

W6R1

Consolidation, more baffled wildlife and energy levels

1st Parkrun complete!

What now? How do I improve distance?

W7 Complete! It’s on! - Reminders and Memories!

Wk 8 run 2 new route

W7 R3 ✅

Week 5 r3 mind over matter

Treadmill running 🏃🏻‍♀️

Trying to get my groove back

IC???

Sleepy after my morning runs

Days off

W5R3 nearly but not quite

I’ll take that!

W5R3! Official runner now surely. 😀

W3R1

W8R1

Hello week 7

The things people say ........😁

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