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Got there !

Well last night I finally completed the last one of the couch to 5k . Nearly didn’t go out because of the gusty winds that suddenly arrived when I was getting...

Well last night I finally completed the last one of the couch to 5k . Nearly did...

YorkiRob

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 day 1

Wasn't sure how this would go today as I haven't run since sunday! Went out not feeling very positive but by the end of the first run I was feel great even had...

Wasn't sure how this would go today as I haven't run since sunday! Went out not ...

Teener2

•4 years ago

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Running in heat

Hi all. Just completed w3 and off on holiday tomorrow. (lucky me😎) It’s going to be very very hot. Real feel 36. I’m worried I’ll lose all my progress if I...

Hi all. Just completed w3 and off on holiday tomorrow. (lucky me😎) It’s going t...

KRon19

•4 years ago

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Getting back after a cold

Hi, I was about to start week 3 and came down with a cold. I’ve tried running this week but only managed about 15 minutes each time. I can do the week 3...

Hi, I was about to start week 3 and came down with a cold. I’ve tried running th...

Phdgranny

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4 R2 repeat

I did it!! Ran all of it in the right places-it wasn’t easy but feeling accomplished this morning! Am going to repeat r3 On Sunday before moving up to...

I did it!! Ran all of it in the right places-it wasn’t easy but feeling accompli...

DaisyCL

•4 years ago

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Week 9 - it's not worked out so well...

I've been unwell, finally got to Dr's and given antibiotics last week for an abscess... Managed to complete week 8 run 3 last Saturday and felt great. But...

I've been unwell, finally got to Dr's and given antibiotics last week for an abs...

Chocs_away

Graduate•4 years ago

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Map reading

Time to read the O.S map more accurately - enjoyed my second run on Wednesday - from my front door, past open farmland and over a ford. Then and enjoyable...

Time to read the O.S map more accurately - enjoyed my second run on Wednesday - ...

Muddleton

•4 years ago

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Fighting your demons?

How many runners HATE running? Many? I've been doing Park Runs since New Years Day but that's the only run I can do. I suspect that's not frequent enough to...

How many runners HATE running? Many? I've been doing Park Runs since New Years D...

Piaffesal

Graduate•4 years ago

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Injury

Hi all , completed week 3 but have a slight groin strain which is quite painful. Any advice would be great thanks.

Hi all , completed week 3 but have a slight groin strain which is quite painful....

Smiffytinks

Graduate•4 years ago

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Great to Achieve These Targets

As I near my 70th birthday I decided I needed to do something about my fitness. I used to swim a lot but haven't been in the pool for a decade. My youngest son...

As I near my 70th birthday I decided I needed to do something about my fitness. ...

BOBOZ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Almost There

As I am nearing my 70th birthday I decided I should do someting a bit more serious about my health and fitness. I used to swim a lot but haven't got in the...

As I am nearing my 70th birthday I decided I should do someting a bit more serio...

BOBOZ

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week5 Run5 ✔️

Wow I’ve done it!!! What an achievement I never thought I ever would be able to do or even think to do!! It was challenging but Jo said that 5 that’s 10 that’s...

Wow I’ve done it!!! What an achievement I never thought I ever would be able to ...

zokki

Graduate•4 years ago

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Parkrun - 29 February!

(Have also posted this on Bridge to 10K.) Just seen this on facebook and thought I'd share - this year will be the first EVER Parkrun on 29 February! I am not...

(Have also posted this on Bridge to 10K.) Just seen this on facebook and though...

Debston

Graduate•4 years ago

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BPM reduction - week 6

Hi everyone. I started Couch to 5k on Christmas Day, and am on week 6 with run 3 to go. I've become slightly obsessed with the programme and honestly can't...

Hi everyone. I started Couch to 5k on Christmas Day, and am on week 6 with run 3...

lunarcat

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 finally done!

W4R2 finally done tonight and it went well. 5 mins is still a bit of a push but managed it AAAAAAND it felt a bit better than W4R1.

W4R2 finally done tonight and it went well. 5 mins is still a bit of a push but ...

Ch0911

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done - smashing it!

2 weeks ago I was really struggling with my knees, feel like I’ve really turned a corner, they are so much better. I’ve really enjoyed week 4, feels like a...

2 weeks ago I was really struggling with my knees, feel like I’ve really turned ...

melissaclarke

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

💩 poops

Running and 💩 So here's a question... Have any of you experienced going more now that you are running? I've just completed week 3 run1 and both myself and my...

Running and 💩 So here's a question... Have any of you experienced going more no...

Annie1234567

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi guys. I’m new here.. and new to running.. I’m 29 years old and I’ve never done any running until I joined the gym a few weeks ago and started small bursts...

Hi guys. I’m new here.. and new to running.. I’m 29 years old and I’ve never do...

Fattofit90

•4 years ago

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A little quote

For us all

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

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Week 4.3 - Feeling fitter

That's week 4 done with no issues. I definitely feel I can go for longer - I think the main revelation is that running slowly is OK. Speed can come later, but...

That's week 4 done with no issues. I definitely feel I can go for longer - I thi...

GrandpaSteve

•4 years ago

7 Replies

What does WK 2 entail?

Week 1 Run 2 done - just wondering what level Week 2 is at?

ROO969

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Week 4 run 2

After sitting on sofa in one watching tv I got off my backside and got out there and completed week 4 run 2 ......I'm nealy half way

After sitting on sofa in one watching tv I got off my backside and got out ther...

Sammie1968

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Well 4 run 2 done....

That was harder than run 1 but got to the end. Progress progress progress..!!

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Slow down to speed up 🐌

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1525034637673446&id=846800472163536 Found this on Facebook. Interesting reading for anyone obsessed with speed.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1525034637673446&id=846800472163536 ...

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

27 Replies

Dreadmill

I know some folk love it, but this is exactly how it feels to me 😔

Speedy60

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5

Hey guys im gonna run my week 5 run. 2 tmw and honesty im very anxious. I completed week 5 run 1 with suprising ease but that 8 min run seems challenging and...

Hey guys im gonna run my week 5 run. 2 tmw and honesty im very anxious. I comple...

Lordlaz

Graduate•4 years ago

28 Replies

Accountability worked 😆

Just back from the run I needed to do tonight. Ended up being slightly longer than it should have been as for some reason the delightful Sarah dozed off for a...

Just back from the run I needed to do tonight. Ended up being slightly longer th...

Bluecat9

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Sparkle1963

Did W2R3 today I am really enjoying it. I stick my headphones and I am in a world of my own. It is lifting my negative thoughts and my self confidence and...

Did W2R3 today I am really enjoying it. I stick my headphones and I am in a wor...

Sparkle1963

•4 years ago

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My second run and some honest doubts...

Two days later - it was January 9th just gone, so my little Epiphany was slightly mis-timed - I ran again. My thighs especially were aching still even when I...

Two days later - it was January 9th just gone, so my little Epiphany was slightl...

Lesaspie

Graduate•4 years ago

17 Replies

Achy hip. Still...

It's been there since week 2, and I'm supposed to be doing run 2 of week 5 tonight. Am torn between doing it anyway or properly resting up for a few days to...

It's been there since week 2, and I'm supposed to be doing run 2 of week 5 tonig...

Red-on-the-move

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Got there !

Week 3 day 1

Running in heat

Getting back after a cold

Wk4 R2 repeat

Week 9 - it's not worked out so well...

Map reading

Fighting your demons?

Injury

Great to Achieve These Targets

Almost There

Week5 Run5 ✔️

Parkrun - 29 February!

BPM reduction - week 6

W4R2 finally done!

Week 4 done - smashing it!

💩 poops

Newbie

A little quote

Week 4.3 - Feeling fitter

What does WK 2 entail?

Week 4 run 2

Well 4 run 2 done....

Slow down to speed up 🐌

Dreadmill

Week 5

Accountability worked 😆

Sparkle1963

My second run and some honest doubts...

Achy hip. Still...

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