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W6 Advice Please

Hi guys! Hope everyone's well. So, I've been on holiday for the last week which, while it involved much walking, did not leave much time for running (my side...

Hi guys! Hope everyone's well. So, I've been on holiday for the last week which,...

Adler92

•7 years ago

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Quick question??!!

Does anybody else wish they could film themselves whilst they run, so as to check they run like the other runners??!! 🤔🏃🏻‍♀️

Does anybody else wish they could film themselves whilst they run, so as to chec...

MrsFooks

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4-R2 was a bit of a struggle!

Not quite as smooth tonight and definitely did not enjoy my first 'soggy' run but I did it anyway! Started good but by halfway I found myself slowing down even...

Not quite as smooth tonight and definitely did not enjoy my first 'soggy' run bu...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Completed W2R3, W4R2, W5R3, W6R2, W7R3 or W9R1? Listen up, you are owed!!

I'm currently in Week 10 of my running journey, yes, I graduated last week😀, still like the look of that badge😜. As many before me have said, immediately...

I'm currently in Week 10 of my running journey, yes, I graduated last week😀, st...

Bonkersbrit

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R2

I did it! I am so happy and proud! The first 8 minutes went so smoothly I barely even felt it! The second 8 were a little harder especially the last two where...

I did it! I am so happy and proud! The first 8 minutes went so smoothly I barely...

LaurenS91

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8r1

That was tough but all my own fault. Need to get better at judging my pace. Thought I was going about the same as last time. Why was it so hard? Cursing Laura...

That was tough but all my own fault. Need to get better at judging my pace. Thou...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Not lost any weight 😢

I've just done W9 R1 ofvthe programme, but I've not lost a single lb. I've not dieted as such, but I've cut down and feel really disappointed that I've not...

I've just done W9 R1 ofvthe programme, but I've not lost a single lb. I've not d...

Tiredchick

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on the beat!

Had a long break because of illness and bereavement in my family meaning lots of travelling. Just completed W2R2 on treadmill because of heavy rain but it went...

Had a long break because of illness and bereavement in my family meaning lots of...

Renidragas

•7 years ago

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W3R2

Finished W3R2..that puts me ahead of where I ended two years ago when I attempted to do this. The thought of completing the C25K was always in the back of my...

Finished W3R2..that puts me ahead of where I ended two years ago when I attempte...

Katydid1

•7 years ago

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I've graduated!!!! 😆😆

Despite all the times that I wanted to give up i stuck with it and proved that this girl can!! 5.08k in 40 minutes. I can't say that I've enjoyed every minute...

Despite all the times that I wanted to give up i stuck with it and proved that t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Just felt a 'pop' in my right buttock!

I am gutted. Just halfway through W5R1 and had to stop as was in quite a lot of discomfort. Felt something 'pop' in my right buttock and couldn't put any...

I am gutted. Just halfway through W5R1 and had to stop as was in quite a lot of ...

Jojocoops1

•7 years ago

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Week 1 New runner and it is 30 degrees here - help!

I am a lapsed runner - in 2015 managed a 10k run, but since then motivation been a problem and not done anything for over a year. Decided that Michael Johnson...

I am a lapsed runner - in 2015 managed a 10k run, but since then motivation been...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Motivation

So I'm at work thinking yeah I'll start doing the couch to 5k today (as I was at Yoga last night) and I'm now looking at the horrible weather and I just cant...

So I'm at work thinking yeah I'll start doing the couch to 5k today (as I was at...

April1994Rose

•7 years ago

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2nd post grad run went well

This afternoon I braved the elements and went for my 2nd run as a graduate, the first 10 minutes seemed to take forever, but after that I settled into a nice...

This afternoon I braved the elements and went for my 2nd run as a graduate, the ...

Burrows79

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 - for first time 4km in whole workout, and a new mantra!

So Strava just announced the 4 km completed as Jo announced the end of the cool down. I know it's not a fantastic pace but it felt like a milestone (or...

So Strava just announced the 4 km completed as Jo announced the end of the cool ...

iain-strachan

Graduate•7 years ago

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Coccyx pain after running?

Taking it really slow because I'm getting older and have had knee problems in the past. I did W3R1 yesterday morning and felt ok but woke up this morning with...

Taking it really slow because I'm getting older and have had knee problems in th...

KysGran

•7 years ago

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3 week gap - where in the plan should I restart?

Hi. I got to week 5 then had a break for 3 weeks for one reason or another. Any views from pros as to where in the plan I should restart would be appreciated.

Hi. I got to week 5 then had a break for 3 weeks for one reason or another. Any ...

AWonderBall

•7 years ago

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I look like an arse out there!

First week and I'm laughing because I can only imagine how I look out there! I have plantar fasciitis for sure on my left foot and the tightest outer calf you...

First week and I'm laughing because I can only imagine how I look out there! I h...

KCinMA

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Lacking motivation- wk6 run3

Dreading my 25 minute run - wk6 run3. Running for 20 mins last week was a real achievement as I had no confidence. The shorter runs since have been tough. The...

Dreading my 25 minute run - wk6 run3. Running for 20 mins last week was a real a...

FauziaH

•7 years ago

4 Replies

W1R3

I completed this today and feel awesome. My body is getting with the program but I worry a little bit. I usually get to the second week and then things go...

I completed this today and feel awesome. My body is getting with the program but...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W4R3

Why are some runs harder than others 😖 I felt that I had a really good run Monday night,W4R2. This morning,basically the same run other than the route and...

Why are some runs harder than others 😖 I felt that I had a really good run Mond...

Cleop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Chanting mantra;slow n steady

Week 6 run 2....all the way slow n steady slow n steady slow n steady and before I new it only 60 secs of the first half and I was feeling good...on the second...

Week 6 run 2....all the way slow n steady slow n steady slow n steady and before...

marie0711

•7 years ago

3 Replies

20 minutes...!!!

W5r2 completed. Next run W5r3.....hmmmmmm😳 Will give it my all.

Jbroomfi

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 4 struggles

I do great on the first 3 min run and the first 5 min run, but by the last 5 min run I'm really struggling. I think part of the problem is that I tend to...

I do great on the first 3 min run and the first 5 min run, but by the last 5 min...

Determined92

•7 years ago

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5 min warm up walk?

I was just wondering how many people have kept up the 5 minute warm up walk post graduation? When I get out the door I'm itching to get going, but I don't want...

I was just wondering how many people have kept up the 5 minute warm up walk post...

Rach808

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

Graduation Day! - Who would have thought...

Phew, wow and yikes! So 13 weeks after starting the C25K, one repeat week, some illness and extra rest days . . . . I did it. Completed W9R3 today :) Full...

Phew, wow and yikes! So 13 weeks after starting the C25K, one repeat week, some ...

50up

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Knee problems

I've had to take a break for the last couple of weeks due to problems with my knees, just as I got to the end of week 6. I saw a physio yesterday and the good...

I've had to take a break for the last couple of weeks due to problems with my kn...

angel43

•7 years ago

5 Replies

A return wobble up the road

Yes yes yes. I have actually got out for a "run" in the loosest possible sense. After completing last year I had to stop over the winter - yes I know it's now...

Yes yes yes. I have actually got out for a "run" in the loosest possible sense. ...

Tombenoly

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

W3 R1 completed, with the best advice!

Well after a week of putting it off and redoing week2 because i didnt think i could run for 3mins, ive just done run1 of week 3 without stopping! I think the...

Well after a week of putting it off and redoing week2 because i didnt think i co...

Sambella2009

•7 years ago

2 Replies

It really works :)

I have started using couch to 5k to train for Race for Life and I completed it which I thought I would have never be able to do:) Now I am using Couch to 5k...

I have started using couch to 5k to train for Race for Life and I completed it w...

Aneta9540

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2017

W6 Advice Please

Quick question??!!

W4-R2 was a bit of a struggle!

Completed W2R3, W4R2, W5R3, W6R2, W7R3 or W9R1? Listen up, you are owed!!

W5R2

W8r1

Not lost any weight 😢

Back on the beat!

W3R2

I've graduated!!!! 😆😆

Just felt a 'pop' in my right buttock!

Week 1 New runner and it is 30 degrees here - help!

Motivation

2nd post grad run went well

W6R2 - for first time 4km in whole workout, and a new mantra!

Coccyx pain after running?

3 week gap - where in the plan should I restart?

I look like an arse out there!

Lacking motivation- wk6 run3

W1R3

W4R3

Chanting mantra;slow n steady

20 minutes...!!!

Week 4 struggles

5 min warm up walk?

Graduation Day! - Who would have thought...

Knee problems

A return wobble up the road

W3 R1 completed, with the best advice!

It really works :)

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