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Wk 9 first run out of the way

Dragged myaelf out of bed this morning after having a few glasses of red last night 🙄. First run of week 9 and I should know better - tut tut Anyhow, I was...

Dragged myaelf out of bed this morning after having a few glasses of red last ni...

JulesL69

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

Just completed run this morning, and what a great morning it was. R2 on Thursday and R3 on Sunday. The scenery around my route helps to keep me motivated!

Just completed run this morning, and what a great morning it was. R2 on Thursday...

jaymac92

•4 years ago

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What now?

Wk9 run3 complete yesterday. Very satisfying but very tough! What now? Do I just keep repeating W9 until I get to 5k (managed 4.45 and pace 8.54)

Wk9 run3 complete yesterday. Very satisfying but very tough! What now? Do I just...

Shastu

•4 years ago

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Day 1 week 1

I’m taking control of my fitness. Today I started couch to 5k. I’m fairly big (although slowly getting smaller!) I have never run before and I could only get...

I’m taking control of my fitness. Today I started couch to 5k. I’m fairly big (a...

Letsgo27

•4 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

Wow! Who’d have ever thought I’d get this far! Certainly not me 🤷‍♀️ After doing a bootcamp event with my gym on Sunday I had quite a bit is backache during...

Wow! Who’d have ever thought I’d get this far! Certainly not me 🤷‍♀️ After doi...

cfwright42

Graduate•4 years ago

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Only 1 to go 😱😱

Week 9 was a pipe dream all those weeks ago and now I suddenly have only 1 run left. Last nights run was good - lots of uphills and downhills but I did it and...

Week 9 was a pipe dream all those weeks ago and now I suddenly have only 1 run l...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

OK ok I missed a rest day! But I couldn't sleep and all I wanted to do was run (how weird is that?! 🤣) plus due to scheduling issues I couldn't run tomorrow...

OK ok I missed a rest day! But I couldn't sleep and all I wanted to do was run (...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Back on the running wagon but omg it's cold

Hi everyone I ended up taking a couple of weeks off the programme unplanned waiting for new trainers as the sole fell off my old ones 😳😂 I decided to repeat...

Hi everyone I ended up taking a couple of weeks off the programme unplanned wait...

Hberryh

•4 years ago

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Week 1.2✅

Wet & windy one.

Tbae

•4 years ago

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Wk9R2

Antonio_the_Aussie

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 weeks with prosthetic.

Received prosthetic leg about two weeks ago, god it’s hard work, stump is not designed for taking weight, pain/discomfort is a big part of my life, main thing...

Received prosthetic leg about two weeks ago, god it’s hard work, stump is not de...

Petem56

Graduate•4 years ago

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Spare a thought for the ladies chaps 🤓

Thought I'd just share this article that pinged via satellite into my inbox from runners world, it's an eye opening read, ladies you definitely 110% have my...

Thought I'd just share this article that pinged via satellite into my inbox from...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9 R3

Is tomorrow. 😱😱😱😱😱

Ruby69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie to running - C25K W1R1 in the bag

Hello to everyone here. Having succumbed to the curse of lockdown, i.e. the ever increasing waistline, my wife and I have decided to do something about it....

Hello to everyone here. Having succumbed to the curse of lockdown, i.e. the ever...

Tank_EG

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3 R2

All went well but 15 seconds to go I tripped up. But still got up to finish! Probably going too fast downhill. I will try that better paved (and flat) route...

All went well but 15 seconds to go I tripped up. But still got up to finish! Pro...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 done and dusted, students in for a surprise!

Ventured reluctantly out to the local town park, as mild evening indicated the local teenagers would be out in force. There was a good chance some of my...

Ventured reluctantly out to the local town park, as mild evening indicated the l...

Blondefox

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 day 1

Felt like I could have ran more than my 3 minute runs but not going to push it - slow and steady is the way. Going to buy a suitable running jacket tomorrow 😊

Felt like I could have ran more than my 3 minute runs but not going to push it -...

Ali_boo

•4 years ago

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Just for the record I have got out Pap17 is running

Today I went earlier than I normally do. I ran further also in preparation for the official 10k at the end of the October. First run in two weeks and...

Today I went earlier than I normally do. I ran further also in preparation for t...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R1 Injury couch and RICE

Was really excited to finally get to W9 and be able to complete the programme this week. Started really well but after half way through felt a twinge in my...

Was really excited to finally get to W9 and be able to complete the programme th...

Dups

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week Four, Run One

Ran for a total of 16 minutes ! That's double what I ran in the Week One sessions. And now running more than walking. A real sense of achievement ☺ I slowed...

Ran for a total of 16 minutes ! That's double what I ran in the Week One session...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R1 - Keeping it ‘thoughtless’

Albeit I am struggling to spring out of bed these darker mornings I think once out the door I have reached quite a relaxed and chilled place here in wk9. Each...

Albeit I am struggling to spring out of bed these darker mornings I think once o...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Running trainers

Hi just wanted to know what size do you get in a running trainer? Iv heard you should get a size bigger is this correct?

Hi just wanted to know what size do you get in a running trainer? Iv heard you ...

Backtoit

•4 years ago

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I changed my coach....

I thought I’d add a picture just to show that I do own other tops to run in. I changed my coach last week and it seems to have really improved my...

I thought I’d add a picture just to show that I do own other tops to run in. I ...

HattieCooke

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

What a fool I am!

Went out yesterday for a run and thought I would give some intervals a go again (a sort of Jeffing run I guess). Well it didn't go very well because I didn't...

Went out yesterday for a run and thought I would give some intervals a go again ...

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Wk 2 - Feeling reflective and happy to be a runner!

I'm in my 2nd consolidation week since graduating on the 19th September and I'm pleased to say that I've continued with my routine so far. Having graduated,...

I'm in my 2nd consolidation week since graduating on the 19th September and I'm ...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mixing it up

First post for a while,since graduating I have been trying to mix up my runs a little.Last week I completed my longest run ..4 miles and then we had awful...

First post for a while,since graduating I have been trying to mix up my runs a ...

rosie2shoes

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation Run 30 🏃‍♂️

B210K - W5R1 Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K Plan - Week 5 4K 🎯 Started off Week 5 with a stress busting 4K run this morning 💪 Felt good to wake my muscle memory up...

B210K - W5R1 Ju-Ju-‘s Magic 10K Plan - Week 5 4K 🎯 Started off Week 5 with a ...

PhoenixRise

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Listening to music whilst running

I find listening to disco type music on my phone whilst running helps me. However when the commentator comes on to tell me to slow down or start my next run...

I find listening to disco type music on my phone whilst running helps me. Howeve...

IzzyWiz

Graduate•4 years ago

6 Replies

C25k complete ☀️🥳😅👏🏻

Finally finished c25k 👍👏🏻 It hasn’t been easy with a few hiccups on the way but yey ... today I completed the program. Im not running full 5 k yet . I...

Finally finished c25k 👍👏🏻 It hasn’t been easy with a few hiccups on the way b...

DMG64

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Not a good few days!

To be honest it was all self inflicted! On holiday in Turkey and had completed 2 runs of W3 very early in the morning, before the sun came up and roasted me....

To be honest it was all self inflicted! On holiday in Turkey and had completed 2...

sticksinhand

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Wk 9 first run out of the way

W5R1

What now?

Day 1 week 1

Week 8 complete!

Only 1 to go 😱😱

Week 6 run 2

Back on the running wagon but omg it's cold

Week 1.2✅

Wk9R2

2 weeks with prosthetic.

Spare a thought for the ladies chaps 🤓

W9 R3

Newbie to running - C25K W1R1 in the bag

W3 R2

W6R2 done and dusted, students in for a surprise!

Week 3 day 1

Just for the record I have got out Pap17 is running

W9R1 Injury couch and RICE

Week Four, Run One

Wk9 R1 - Keeping it ‘thoughtless’

Running trainers

I changed my coach....

What a fool I am!

Consolidation Wk 2 - Feeling reflective and happy to be a runner!

Mixing it up

Consolidation Run 30 🏃‍♂️

Listening to music whilst running

C25k complete ☀️🥳😅👏🏻

Not a good few days!

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