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Running on grass

At the minute I am doing my c5k on the local sports field. Is this better than running on pavement as I do not feel confident yet to run around the streets

At the minute I am doing my c5k on the local sports field. Is this better than r...

Safc73

•6 years ago

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Week 5 was amazing!!!

I’m pinching myself that I’ve actually completed week 5. At 5.30am this morning I ran for 20 minutes nonstop! This app is magic 💫 really enjoyed this weeks...

I’m pinching myself that I’ve actually completed week 5. At 5.30am this morning ...

jenmossparker

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 🐌

Following on from my last disastrous run, I wasn’t at all looking forward to my first run in week 4. This sense of foreboding only grew when the lovely Laura...

Following on from my last disastrous run, I wasn’t at all looking forward to my ...

Oaktree2

•6 years ago

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Graduated last month - posted user name but never got a badge. Is it sent by email??

Graduated last month - posted user name but never got a badge. Is it sent by ema...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK5 🤪🏃‍♀️✌️👍

Well Wk5 run 1done, was dreading it but it passed quickly as I did it with my neighbour, didn’t realise they were all different runs this week lol WK5R3...

Well Wk5 run 1done, was dreading it but it passed quickly as I did it with my ne...

Shadil50

•6 years ago

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Week 9-made it!!!

Can’t believe that I made it to week 9 (W9 R1)!!! Today was so tough and there were times that I wanted to stop but I kept going and really proud. No photo but...

Can’t believe that I made it to week 9 (W9 R1)!!! Today was so tough and there w...

RunnerBean17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk3 R2

Did run tonight but I found it extremely hard! I felt like giving up! Thankgod I didn’t I pushed myself very hard and did it!! My legs and knees just didn’t...

Did run tonight but I found it extremely hard! I felt like giving up! Thankgod I...

chantelle1211

•6 years ago

10 Replies

Struggling

I’ve done two runs, w1... newbie to running. I’m struggling to do the 60 second runs and seem quite breathless with burning thighs. I’m a short chunky 16...

I’ve done two runs, w1... newbie to running. I’m struggling to do the 60 second ...

Sazll

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 2 - new shoes!

Hey all, first post. Didn't want to get involved until I knew this wasn't just a passing fad! Got myself some decent Under Armour running shoes to replace the...

Hey all, first post. Didn't want to get involved until I knew this wasn't just a...

Doddster

•6 years ago

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5k in the bag, woohoo!

Well what a surprise. I went for my run tonight W8R3 and at the end of the 28 mins I just kept on going until I couldn't go any further... So pleased to say...

Well what a surprise. I went for my run tonight W8R3 and at the end of the 28 mi...

DWARFIE

Graduate•6 years ago

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It's official I've only gone and done it! W9R3

Am overjoyed in finishing this app and now running for 30 mins-not quite running 5k but don't care as know the distance will come!! Thanks to.all you.lovely...

Am overjoyed in finishing this app and now running for 30 mins-not quite running...

Cotswold-runner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 Run 1 - Complete

I have finally did it, I managed to run 30 mins non stop. I was geared up for this because of the previous 5 runs of more than 20 mins non stop. I had the...

I have finally did it, I managed to run 30 mins non stop. I was geared up for th...

Keiko1982

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Starting tomorrow!!

I'm starting my couch to 5k tomorrow, a little bit nervous - Any tips/advice welcomed!

I'm starting my couch to 5k tomorrow, a little bit nervous - Any tips/advice wel...

lol_steward

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 Mishap!

So first run week 9, MJ telling me how well I’m doing, I’m puffing a bit but feeling ok when he tells me I have just 10 mins left. I’m thinking three more...

So first run week 9, MJ telling me how well I’m doing, I’m puffing a bit but fee...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 R2

I didn't want to go so started my run with ☹. I headed up hill today, thinking warm up walk up hill then jogging back down. It sort of worked. First minute...

I didn't want to go so started my run with ☹. I headed up hill today, thinking ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Really struggled. It’s the first time I haven’t enjoyed the run today. My legs are fine but trying to get my breathing under control is hard. Any advice or...

Really struggled. It’s the first time I haven’t enjoyed the run today. My legs a...

Amir1376

•6 years ago

8 Replies

W5R1

Good run tonight. Really enjoyed it. I did slow down and just pace myself as everyone advised. 5min segments-of running is just right. However I think I could...

Good run tonight. Really enjoyed it. I did slow down and just pace myself as eve...

Marko5

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Consecutive days off

How many consecutive days off can you have in between your runs before it starts affecting your hard work and effort (fitness levels)? I have had 5 days off...

How many consecutive days off can you have in between your runs before it starts...

Ettagirl

•6 years ago

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W8R1 complete

Whoop!! Got the 5K in the time again! Feeling confident for W9R3 Hope everyone who is on the same run as myself are feeling proud to come this far, to finish...

Whoop!! Got the 5K in the time again! Feeling confident for W9R3 Hope everyone ...

BeckyJane7003

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Week6 run 1

Well that went better than I expected. I went out for dinner and to be honest it was tough carrying all that extra weight around but I managed it and did 5.3km...

Well that went better than I expected. I went out for dinner and to be honest it...

Archer1

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd run 🏃🏽‍♀️ done ✅

Well I wasn’t going to go but Just did it it’s raining and dog was been daft today pulling me all over to sniff everything lol but I enjoyed myself just hope...

Well I wasn’t going to go but Just did it it’s raining and dog was been daft tod...

Runskye91

•6 years ago

9 Replies

W2 R1 is done - arghrghgh

Ok that one was a bit of a struggle, that extra 30 seconds really makes a difference, at least to the running parts. Somehow the longer walks seem shorter than...

Ok that one was a bit of a struggle, that extra 30 seconds really makes a differ...

Preserved_Moose

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Nervous!!

Hi all, first time posting, I'm starting the couch to 5k tomorrow and plan to do my run in the morning (I'm hoping the park will be quiet lol) any tips around...

Hi all, first time posting, I'm starting the couch to 5k tomorrow and plan to do...

Hidden

•6 years ago

27 Replies

Nearly there

So I’ve got W9R3 to do then I graduate!! Even bought some new running shoes today! But bothered tho that I haven’t reached 5k?? Most managed is 3.6k in the 30...

So I’ve got W9R3 to do then I graduate!! Even bought some new running shoes toda...

Slugrunner

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Gait analysis; New trainers; PF & WK9R2

I’ve finally completed my WK9R2 run early this morning, having delayed my graduation week whilst I continue to nurse and rest my painful left foot. I’ve...

I’ve finally completed my WK9R2 run early this morning, having delayed my gradua...

Vix_yp

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

W9R3 in drizzle

Well i did it .! 😁It was really hard i was excited and went off too fast . I Would not of thought it possible on May 24th the first day ! It has been very up...

Well i did it .! 😁It was really hard i was excited and went off too fast . I Wo...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

This is why we do it...

I wrote a very long prosaic post, full of great lessons learnt and it deleted itself. Here are the edited highlights: Couldn’t be arsed Went and did a run It...

I wrote a very long prosaic post, full of great lessons learnt and it deleted it...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Should I repeat Week 5 Run 3?

Hello all, I've been a silent reader here for awhile and have found all your posts really helpful. I started the C25K about 7 weeks ago and have had a pretty...

Hello all, I've been a silent reader here for awhile and have found all your pos...

ellewood7

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

First day...

Just completed day 1 week 1! Never run or really done any fitness before. Little bit proud of my self. Chest hurt a little when coming to the end of each 60...

Just completed day 1 week 1! Never run or really done any fitness before. Little...

Determined9

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Hello there! 👋🏼

I’m new here and wanted to say hi...for Week 2 run 1 ahead of me this evening. I’ve never run before (in fact I hate running,) and am slightly nervous looking...

I’m new here and wanted to say hi...for Week 2 run 1 ahead of me this evening. ...

ForeverYoung21

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Running on grass

Week 5 was amazing!!!

Week 4 🐌

Graduation badge

WK5 🤪🏃‍♀️✌️👍

Week 9-made it!!!

Wk3 R2

Struggling

Week 3 run 2 - new shoes!

5k in the bag, woohoo!

It's official I've only gone and done it! W9R3

W9 Run 1 - Complete

Starting tomorrow!!

Week 9 Run 1 Mishap!

W1 R2

Week 3 Run 2

W5R1

Consecutive days off

W8R1 complete

Week6 run 1

2nd run 🏃🏽‍♀️ done ✅

W2 R1 is done - arghrghgh

Nervous!!

Nearly there

Gait analysis; New trainers; PF & WK9R2

W9R3 in drizzle

This is why we do it...

Should I repeat Week 5 Run 3?

First day...

Hello there! 👋🏼

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