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Omg I ran for 3 min

Was dreading this week. Didn’t think I could do it but I did. I jogged for 3min without stopping and I done it twice 😁

Was dreading this week. Didn’t think I could do it but I did. I jogged for 3min ...

Starbow

•6 years ago

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Post grad run

First Laura free run, I have to admit it was strange without her. I had to have words with myself about not looking at my phone all the time. I know where all...

First Laura free run, I have to admit it was strange without her. I had to have ...

Kamia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1

Thought I’d give this a bash. Returned from holiday on June 12th and took a long hard look at myself and decided I needed to sort myself out n lose some...

Thought I’d give this a bash. Returned from holiday on June 12th and took a long...

Beeski5279

•6 years ago

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Newby

Hi just new here on w2/R2, struggled a bit today. Hills are a killer!! Any tips?

Hi just new here on w2/R2, struggled a bit today. Hills are a killer!! Any tips?...

Ella311a

•6 years ago

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My stats ...😊😊I'm questioning my 5k?

I ran on Sunday thinking id done 5k but I was a touch shy as only did 3.01 miles didn't realise 5k is 3.11 miles so I went our tonight and did my 3.11 miles...

I ran on Sunday thinking id done 5k but I was a touch shy as only did 3.01 miles...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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sha la la la la la la la la la la di da.......

So this morning I didn't feel that great but thought I'd get on and run but then didn't have the time as I had my exercise class to go to. My husband said...

So this morning I didn't feel that great but thought I'd get on and run but then...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just ran got more faith in myself

So with still 93/4 to lose. Week 4 looked impossible. I thought I’d do 2 weeks on week 3 which I did for two of the runs. It came to the 3rd run and I had to...

So with still 93/4 to lose. Week 4 looked impossible. I thought I’d do 2 weeks o...

Lard-2-lean

•6 years ago

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3rd run of Wk1 to 10K

Ran round the block yesterday, or so I thought, took a few dead end roads, so the block got bigger and bigger! Thank goodness for Google maps, I would have...

Ran round the block yesterday, or so I thought, took a few dead end roads, so th...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aching ankles!

I am due to run w7r2 tomorrow but my ankles are a bit painful today. I am desperate to give it a shot but worry I might make it worse. That said, it might...

I am due to run w7r2 tomorrow but my ankles are a bit painful today. I am desper...

farranccc

•6 years ago

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I made it!

So proud of myself! 9 weeks ago 60seconds run felt like an impossible task! Getting ready for 5k fun run now😊

So proud of myself! 9 weeks ago 60seconds run felt like an impossible task! Get...

sabotchway

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Oh my god. I did it without stopping but I sounded and looked like a steam train at the end. Just need to sort the breathing out. Any tips please will be...

Oh my god. I did it without stopping but I sounded and looked like a steam train...

Jules121

Graduate•6 years ago

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Unravelling....

Finished W7R3 on Friday, then away for the weekend camping with friends, did 22k canoe in the lovely rain Sunday, so thought I won’t do my run Monday as I’ll...

Finished W7R3 on Friday, then away for the weekend camping with friends, did 22k...

Taffinator

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can't wait for the next run!

Finished W5R1 yesterday evening. With my music and Zombie Run apps, I didn't hear her tell me to walk after the first 5 minutes. I did hear her tell me to...

Finished W5R1 yesterday evening. With my music and Zombie Run apps, I didn't hea...

kwell39

Graduate•6 years ago

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9 runs to go!

Completed W6R3 tonight, after a tough day I was practically running just to get my trainers on, running has become a real stress reliever! Also getting the...

Completed W6R3 tonight, after a tough day I was practically running just to get ...

rancher

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post grad run 1

So today was my first run on the bridge.... to 10k! 😃 After saying I wasn’t doing it I’m going for it, signing up for the local 10k in April, that I’ve...

So today was my first run on the bridge.... to 10k! 😃 After saying I wasn’t doi...

EmmaA-F

Graduate•6 years ago

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9 weeks later and I'm a graduate! Woohoo!

9 weeks ago I couldn't run up the stairs. Tonight I've just graduated with not just running for 30 mins but kept going for the full 5k...and I feel amazing!...

9 weeks ago I couldn't run up the stairs. Tonight I've just graduated with not j...

DWARFIE

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 wow I done it

Can’t believe I just managed a 20 min without stopping. Slow and steady really helped. Just kept saying 5 mins more.... had a real fear for this run... not...

Can’t believe I just managed a 20 min without stopping. Slow and steady really h...

Marko5

•6 years ago

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Feeling good today!

Since astonishing myself by completing C25K last April, I've been running 3 times a week, usually for 30 minutes (about 4.25k). Today for only about the third...

Since astonishing myself by completing C25K last April, I've been running 3 time...

sigasiga

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5 - to repeat or not to repeat...

I’ve done all 3 runs for week 5 but feel as though i’m not really fit enough to go on to wk 6 yet. Even with the gorgeous Rolo pulling me up the hills a bit...

I’ve done all 3 runs for week 5 but feel as though i’m not really fit enough to ...

JBI9553

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

On the home stretch now feeling good. It’s definitely helped changing things up a bit. I have now started on the treadmill in the gym twice a week and on the...

On the home stretch now feeling good. It’s definitely helped changing things up ...

grannymilly

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

So... that was hard, actually harder than it should have been, the app stopped working halfway through the last run! We reckon we did 7.5 minutes as by the...

So... that was hard, actually harder than it should have been, the app stopped w...

Runninggran

Graduate•6 years ago

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The First Hurdle

Week 1 – 3: Tough but doable. Just. And i was still standing and feeling a bit chuffed with myself. maybe that was the mistake. Week 4 run 2: Ah. Run 1 a...

Week 1 – 3: Tough but doable. Just. And i was still standing and feeling a bit c...

HelenkaZ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Walking is the new running

So, I’m on a mini-recovery after a dodgy back at the weekend, following my first 5k celebrations (pride comes before a fall etc.). Did a tentative 2K...

So, I’m on a mini-recovery after a dodgy back at the weekend, following my first...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1; run 1

I DID IT!!! Week 1; run 1! I look like a tomato but knowing it was 90 walk 60 run I felt like i had control of the excerise! So happy and proud of myself....

I DID IT!!! Week 1; run 1! I look like a tomato but knowing it was 90 walk 60 ru...

Absrhia

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just breathe!! Think I need help.

Since graduating about 5 weeks ago with a 4.5k run I’ve managed to keep the 3 runs a week and between 4 and 5k (except when with the LGO (little ginger one)....

Since graduating about 5 weeks ago with a 4.5k run I’ve managed to keep the 3 ru...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated!

Graduated today and the panic attacks have stopped, took on board everyone’s great advice and kept thinking positively. Feels good to get back to loving to...

Graduated today and the panic attacks have stopped, took on board everyone’s gre...

Boba78

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run newbie

Had a go at my first official park run on Saturday, managed 5k in 32 minutes 36 seconds, my first PB. Must say it was very well organised, and all marshalled,...

Had a go at my first official park run on Saturday, managed 5k in 32 minutes 36 ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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SIMPLE QUESTION SERIES

Where can I find a good guide to eating healthily when starting out?

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W2R1

I’ve completed this run today, I didn’t think I would achieve this one. My knee did hurt a bit but that was an success.

I’ve completed this run today, I didn’t think I would achieve this one. My knee ...

Pulsebeat

•6 years ago

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W4R2

Well, that was fun lol! I won't lie, I found it tough, so much so I paused everything for 20 seconds, had a wee quick sob and then ran on. It's the pain in...

Well, that was fun lol! I won't lie, I found it tough, so much so I paused every...

Hidden

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Omg I ran for 3 min

Post grad run

Week 1 Run 1

Newby

My stats ...😊😊I'm questioning my 5k?

sha la la la la la la la la la la di da.......

Just ran got more faith in myself

3rd run of Wk1 to 10K

Aching ankles!

I made it!

Week 4 Run 1

Unravelling....

Can't wait for the next run!

9 runs to go!

Post grad run 1

9 weeks later and I'm a graduate! Woohoo!

W5R3 wow I done it

Feeling good today!

W5 - to repeat or not to repeat...

Week 8 Run 2

Week 5 Run 1

The First Hurdle

Walking is the new running

Week 1; run 1

Just breathe!! Think I need help.

Graduated!

Park run newbie

SIMPLE QUESTION SERIES

W2R1

W4R2

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