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Yesterday it was raining and I really didn’t want to run.... So I didn’t. Today it was muddy and damp and I really really didn’t want to run. But I have a...

Week 2 Run 1 Slipping and sliding

Yesterday it was raining and I really didn’t want to run.... So I didn’t. Today ...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•6 years ago

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BOGOFF or ROGOFF (Run one get one free)

Yesterday it was my day to run with my head teacher friend with the dodgy legs and lungs, still working on week 3 interval timings. However I was in a bit of a...

Yesterday it was my day to run with my head teacher friend with the dodgy legs a...

Razouski

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Feeling good!

A beautiful sunny morning and W8R1 completed ☀☺ Now off to walk the dog!

sigasiga

Graduate•6 years ago

Don't know if it was the time of day or what, but was a struggle today. But pleased I didn't give in to my screaming body to stop and just go home. Definitely...

That was tough W7R2 😥

Don't know if it was the time of day or what, but was a struggle today. But plea...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Name change, floods and a new recruit

Hi all, So firstly, it's doyouremember21 here, I've changed my name to something a little less abstract! Same old me though. 🙋‍♀️ Secondly, I am out of the...

Hi all, So firstly, it's doyouremember21 here, I've changed my name to something...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•6 years ago

Did my first run of week 4 this morning. When my alarm went off at 5.50am I was so nervous for the 5 minute runs that I actually had butterflies. I loved it! I...

W4 started - can't believe I was so nervous

Did my first run of week 4 this morning. When my alarm went off at 5.50am I was ...

katemcalex

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week two complete!!!

What a beautiful morning for a run – chilly but clear and the sun rising as I ran. It all felt a bit back to front today, strangely the first 90 seconds was...

What a beautiful morning for a run – chilly but clear and the sun rising as I ra...

bally187

Graduate•6 years ago

After 3 months following this great programme, I’ve finally graduated. My last run was done on a crisp, cold morning in the beautiful Pembrokeshire village of...

Done it!

After 3 months following this great programme, I’ve finally graduated. My last r...

Running_scared1

Graduate•6 years ago

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How to repeat a week on the app

If I want repeat one of the weeks again, how do I use the app to do that?

Jullaly

Graduate•6 years ago

Third attempt this year trying to do the 5k challenge. I'm back to square one again. This is my second day. I'm on 8 minutes (interval running). Currently, I...

When and what do I eat before a run?

Third attempt this year trying to do the 5k challenge. I'm back to square one ag...

vic89

•6 years ago

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Advice... Twang goes the tendon or muscle? Is this the end of running for me?

Wk 4 run 2... Male aged 46, over weight (duh!) anyway.... half way through and running on flat medium to soft terrain and generally feeling good, mild niggle...

Wk 4 run 2... Male aged 46, over weight (duh!) anyway.... half way through and r...

Sweatpuddle

•6 years ago

I’ve been running 4-5k two or three times a week since I graduated. Went out yesterday morning and about 3k In was running downhill and suddenly got stabbing...

Knee pain

I’ve been running 4-5k two or three times a week since I graduated. Went out yes...

Nicciv123

Graduate•6 years ago

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Need to change but struggle with motivation

So I've had the couch to 5k installed on my phone for 4 weeks now and I have still yet to use it! I'm the ultimate fitness avoider in recent years and I have...

So I've had the couch to 5k installed on my phone for 4 weeks now and I have sti...

DaddyInTraining

•6 years ago

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W1 R1

Did the session and felt really good to be back . My run part was more of a quick run rather than jog. Why you ask !!! As I felt good and wanted to feel I...

Did the session and felt really good to be back . My run part was more of a quic...

Mike771

•6 years ago

Well on the plus side I am sure my cardio system felt a tad better already so going to focus on that rather than the more negative issues with my legs and oh...

W1R2-No one warned me about the chaffing!! 😳

Well on the plus side I am sure my cardio system felt a tad better already so go...

Matt-78

•6 years ago

9 Replies

45 never run before and on week3

Hi everyone. I started ct5k 3 weeks ago. I get shin splints during every run although they are getting less painful now. Week 1 was great and week 2 started...

Hi everyone. I started ct5k 3 weeks ago. I get shin splints during every run alt...

delightfuldi

•6 years ago

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It’s getting on my nerves.. literally

It’s been a while since I posted, I had groin issues which were causing me delays in finishing. At week 9 run 2 I had to stop, just as I was about to complete....

It’s been a while since I posted, I had groin issues which were causing me delay...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W1 Run2 despite problems

So, I completed my W1 run1 on Sunday 1st (on my Birthday as a present to myself) and run 2 was scheduled for Tuesday. Unfortunately mum took ill and spent all...

So, I completed my W1 run1 on Sunday 1st (on my Birthday as a present to myself)...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk5R2 - loving it

So today l did WK5R2. I am repeating wk5 as l was unwell for a few days over Easter so couldn't run. I noticed 3 important changes today since l started...

So today l did WK5R2. I am repeating wk5 as l was unwell for a few days over Ea...

wmw1973

Graduate•6 years ago

So, I did week 1, run 2 tonight - oh my days my legs ache, not massively my calves but the sides and round towards my shins but I completed it!

New to this

So, I did week 1, run 2 tonight - oh my days my legs ache, not massively my calv...

Little-nic

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Speed

What happens in the couch to 5k if you don't run 10k per hr? I run approx 7.

Mumifi

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4

Why couldn’t I finish the least 2 mins of my first week 4 run ! How can I better prepare ?

Why couldn’t I finish the least 2 mins of my first week 4 run ! How can I bette...

Eeek3

•6 years ago

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Dawn patrol on dusk patrol

Evening, Did my early morning run at 19:00 tonight ( don’t ask 🤦🏻‍♂️) Felt odd I’ve got to be honest , all my runs are normally done by 7am or 10 at latest....

Evening, Did my early morning run at 19:00 tonight ( don’t ask 🤦🏻‍♂️) Felt odd...

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

Did my third run of Week One this morning. Because of my work shifts I want to do the same the days each week. Are there any cons in having a two day gap...

Week One Done - question about rest days.

Did my third run of Week One this morning. Because of my work shifts I want to...

DBTS

Graduate•6 years ago

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1st run done. Feeling proud of myself but oh my calfs!!!!

Hi. W1r1 done. I managed 7 out of the 8 runs. I know I started off far too quickly. My calfs are KILLING me!!! I have finally got the courage to start taking...

Hi. W1r1 done. I managed 7 out of the 8 runs. I know I started off far too quick...

Nomorefatand40plus

•6 years ago

I believe jogging or running is great exercises to improve cardio system. But how often we should run to be in perfect shape?

How often we should run?

I believe jogging or running is great exercises to improve cardio system. But h...

Anita_D

•6 years ago

Ok so week 4 was just started today and my shins hurt at the end and are agony now - they feel really inflamed. I had this the first time I did it but it went...

Shin splints

Ok so week 4 was just started today and my shins hurt at the end and are agony n...

Miss_slinky

Graduate•6 years ago

W2R1 finished. It was hard but I did not struggle as much as I thought I would. Looking forward to my next run on Fri.

W2R1

W2R1 finished. It was hard but I did not struggle as much as I thought I would. ...

AJ77

•6 years ago