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I don’t believe it 😜

I can’t believe I’ve just completed run 3 of week 4. It’s not been easy as we are running through fields and woods, up hill and down hill, I much prefer the...

I can’t believe I’ve just completed run 3 of week 4. It’s not been easy as we ar...

Sarelltt

•6 years ago

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I'm numb

Just finished w5 r3. The one where it's 20 minutes non stop. Yeah, right. What's that sound? I think it's me munching on my words. I had an epiphany. It's...

Just finished w5 r3. The one where it's 20 minutes non stop. Yeah, right. What...

HelenkaZ

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 and unlikely to get to 5k

It’s my last week. I’ve felt the programme has really helped me get back into running. I definitely a km off achieving 5k I think that may come with a 40...

It’s my last week. I’ve felt the programme has really helped me get back into ru...

joamnabates

•6 years ago

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Non running days

Just finished Wk4 R3, I normally run Monday and Friday early evenings (due to working all day) then Saturday early mornings. Due to time restraints I don’t...

Just finished Wk4 R3, I normally run Monday and Friday early evenings (due to wo...

Tracy2791

•6 years ago

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W4R3 completed

This is unbelievable but I managed to complete r3 of wk 4 and I am still alive😊😊. Not sure how I survived this but moving on to week 5 R1 on Wednesday. I...

This is unbelievable but I managed to complete r3 of wk 4 and I am still alive😊...

Goshen

•6 years ago

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Chest cold 😕

I've had a head cold for a week, it's been annoying but hasn't stopped me. Now it had moved to my chest and is triggering my asthma something awful I'm out of...

I've had a head cold for a week, it's been annoying but hasn't stopped me. Now i...

CrochetingScallywag

•6 years ago

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Starting Week 4

Well, tomorrow I start on my fourth week. I cannot believe I have come this far! I can't say I am running or jogging - more like a stumble, but I am getting...

Well, tomorrow I start on my fourth week. I cannot believe I have come this far!...

Seriouslyblonde

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk4 run 3 done

1st run on my own tonight, slightly slower but more controlled pace tonight, felt like I finished with some in the tank so no complaints. Hope it keeps the...

1st run on my own tonight, slightly slower but more controlled pace tonight, fel...

Daddyp

•6 years ago

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Wk6 R1 - done, but.....

..... My legs seemed to feel more tired than the 20 min Wk5 R3. I think I prefer the non-interval runs as I seem to get into a rhythm and have periods when I...

..... My legs seemed to feel more tired than the 20 min Wk5 R3. I think I prefer...

New_Runner_KD

•6 years ago

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W5R1 - alone but enjoyable

Today, I was running alone, as my dog had a previous walk with my partner and she wasn't particularly eager to go out. After all, we all have more energetic...

Today, I was running alone, as my dog had a previous walk with my partner and sh...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not running related (unless you listen to the Archers whilst running)

http://barristerblogger.com/2018/10/01/freddie-pargetter-got-off-lightly-he-has-no-reasonable-prospects-of-appealing-his-12-month-sentence/ For sallenson...

http://barristerblogger.com/2018/10/01/freddie-pargetter-got-off-lightly-he-has-...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Losing weight

Has anyone else found that they haven’t really lost weight? I don’t have much to lose, I’m within my healthy weight already but want to be more comfortable in...

Has anyone else found that they haven’t really lost weight? I don’t have much to...

embobs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Holiday is over

Just completed w6r1 after a 10 day break from the last run after a week long all inclusive holiday. I took all my running gear with me with the best intentions...

Just completed w6r1 after a 10 day break from the last run after a week long all...

FlexFury

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling proud - I did it!

Just back from the gym where I did my final C25K run. I stuck to the same steady pace but added an extra 2 minutes at the end at a slightly faster pace. Could...

Just back from the gym where I did my final C25K run. I stuck to the same steady...

Craftysue66

Graduate•6 years ago

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I've graduated! 😁😁😁

🌟🌟🏆YEAH!!🏆🌟🌟 I'm amazing! 😁 Ok, no more amazing than the thousands of other people who have also completed couchto5k And it has taken me 12 weeks to...

🌟🌟🏆YEAH!!🏆🌟🌟 I'm amazing! 😁 Ok, no more amazing than the thousands of oth...

Midyearresolution

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Are tender knees normal?

I'm about to embark on Week 7 tomorrow. Silly question, but I've never had tender knees before I started running. Is this normal? They are not swollen and I'm...

I'm about to embark on Week 7 tomorrow. Silly question, but I've never had tende...

Speedy99

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

you can do it

you can do it slow and steady

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 : Run 1

Completed this morning. It was rather chilly but I warmed up about half way round. Mostly enjoyed it although as always had my couple of moments of self...

Completed this morning. It was rather chilly but I warmed up about half way rou...

hudsondoglets

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 x 2!

My third run in week 9 coincided with my first park run. When my son and I started C25K, our goal was to run a park run together before he went back to uni...

My third run in week 9 coincided with my first park run. When my son and I start...

Jandys

Graduate•6 years ago

23 Replies

in theory

in theory.if i run at 5mph i should do 5k in 36mins ish thats my goal running for 30 mins now sounds doable.so we shall see

in theory.if i run at 5mph i should do 5k in 36mins ish thats my goal running fo...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Silly question: What does Run mean???

Hi, just about to take up the first week challenge and I would like to know what is meant by running ! Is this run as fast as you can for 90 seconds or a jog?...

Hi, just about to take up the first week challenge and I would like to know what...

CouchConnoisseur

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Started today

Hi all, I did my first run today, starting from the beginning. Not ran in over a year due to a bout of depression which knocked me for 6 (never been in that...

Hi all, I did my first run today, starting from the beginning. Not ran in over...

DanStoke1

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Sound problems!!

Is anyone else experiencing badly distorted sound on the app? Does anyone know a cure?

Is anyone else experiencing badly distorted sound on the app? Does anyone know a...

SunburyH

•6 years ago

3 Replies

OMFG

I mean really OMFG!! So I’m back and completed week 3 and today started W4R1 😳😳😳 I didn’t die 🤷🏽‍♀️ Although I did have a couple of 🤬🤬 moments but...

I mean really OMFG!! So I’m back and completed week 3 and today started W4R1 😳...

Ibot

•6 years ago

37 Replies

w4r2 in the bag

Nice to get away from my desk for some lunch time exercise, first three minutes bit of a struggle but it always takes a few minutes for my body to realise that...

Nice to get away from my desk for some lunch time exercise, first three minutes ...

steviej99

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Wk4 completed this morn.

Just finished wk4r3 all on grass. Thought it would be easier so not sure if I prefer on the road. I'll keep experimenting. First 2 wks had same route but last...

Just finished wk4r3 all on grass. Thought it would be easier so not sure if I pr...

Silverfox1943

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

W5R3 done!

I cannot believe i just ran 20 minutes without stopping. Me! An overweight 40 something who until this program, hadn't run since my late teens. It took me 2.5...

I cannot believe i just ran 20 minutes without stopping. Me! An overweight 40 so...

Jue1972

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

W2R3 done ✅

Can’t quite believe week two is in the bag! My right knee is hurting today, for the first time since I started and I’m not sure why. I will have to wear a...

Can’t quite believe week two is in the bag! My right knee is hurting today, for...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

4 Replies

'Running With Wolves' Consolidation W12R1 (PGW3) :-)

...I'm keeping it simple for my Consolidation runs. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings with a minimum 30mins (my 5K is still not close to that time)....

...I'm keeping it simple for my Consolidation runs. Monday, Wednesday and Frida...

Samarika

Graduate•6 years ago

2 Replies

Back to the start after 3 months 😁

I’m 2 runs in after having worked my way up to week 8 three months ago. My peroneal tendon(s) decided to crap out on me. They feel all better now so I’m...

I’m 2 runs in after having worked my way up to week 8 three months ago. My peron...

ToughBean

•6 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

I don’t believe it 😜

I'm numb

Week 9 and unlikely to get to 5k

Non running days

W4R3 completed

Chest cold 😕

Starting Week 4

Wk4 run 3 done

Wk6 R1 - done, but.....

W5R1 - alone but enjoyable

Not running related (unless you listen to the Archers whilst running)

Losing weight

Holiday is over

Feeling proud - I did it!

I've graduated! 😁😁😁

Are tender knees normal?

you can do it

Week 8 : Run 1

Week 9 Run 3 x 2!

in theory

Silly question: What does Run mean???

Started today

Sound problems!!

OMFG

w4r2 in the bag

Wk4 completed this morn.

W5R3 done!

W2R3 done ✅

'Running With Wolves' Consolidation W12R1 (PGW3) :-)

Back to the start after 3 months 😁

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