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W8R1 done

My legs felt a bit tired but I kept going. 🏃🏃😆😆

SnailRunner71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Is it a bad idea...

Hi all, first post for me! Today i completed week 3 run 3 and i was actually very suprised that i found it easier than the runs prior. The gradual buildups...

Hi all, first post for me! Today i completed week 3 run 3 and i was actually ve...

Thinking-out-loud

•6 years ago

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step up has me worried

I’m starting week 4, run 1 tomorrow, do I need to be worried?

Mjohn1511

•6 years ago

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Mobile phone or iPod

Does Couch to 5K work on my iPod which has no 3 or 4g

Merv1952

•6 years ago

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Here I am...

About to turn 50, need motivation to lose weight, but more importantly get fit

NickTheGreekIOM

•6 years ago

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Phewwww!!!

First week completed really enjoyed the first 2 runs cos I did those on a treadmill. Today I bit the bullit & ran outside for the first time ever. Totally...

First week completed really enjoyed the first 2 runs cos I did those on a treadm...

Jarob

•6 years ago

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ANKLE ADVICE?

So I haven’t run for a good few weeks what with a sore ankle and then a bad back. First time out since then and felt quite unfit. I decided to run for 20...

So I haven’t run for a good few weeks what with a sore ankle and then a bad back...

59er

Graduate•6 years ago

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Groin Pain

So I graduated in August and really enjoying running. Sept/Oct I was running a steady 5k twice a week when I could. One evening I'd done my 5k and was walking...

So I graduated in August and really enjoying running. Sept/Oct I was running a s...

WelshMammy

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r3

A struggle ..... clammy nights sleep before didn’t help for my 11am treadmill run . W4 has seen me drop from 9.2kph to 8.0kph. Managed it but sweated buckets !...

A struggle ..... clammy nights sleep before didn’t help for my 11am treadmill ru...

Alan1004

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just got 1 more run on week 3, when will it start to get easier?

Please give me some tips?

Twister1966

•6 years ago

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My first attempt at 2:3 today ...

My first attempt at 2:3 today and I managed 5 full jogs out of 6. I would be pleased, except that I’ve also reduced my distance to where it was on my first...

My first attempt at 2:3 today and I managed 5 full jogs out of 6. I would be ple...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 Graduation, a tale of 2 halves!

I went into the run, misguidedly thought I would breeze through, alas I was sharply rebuked by a case of the toxic 20s. We decided to go back to the secret...

I went into the run, misguidedly thought I would breeze through, alas I was shar...

jiggles7

Graduate•6 years ago

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OMG I did it! W5R3

Just finished W5R3, can't quite believe I've just done that! Thank you for your support a few weeks ago when I was so disheartened and didn't think I could do...

Just finished W5R3, can't quite believe I've just done that! Thank you for your ...

Mollymoonmaiden

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Week 7 Third Run

Well that's week 7 done and dusted, just 2 more weeks to go 😀 I started logging the run components of the workouts on Wednesday to get an idea of progress. On...

Well that's week 7 done and dusted, just 2 more weeks to go 😀 I started logging...

BlueCal52

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

Week 3 in the bag.

Just back from completing week 3 . The run went ok but I seem to be getting slower. Is this because I’m jogging further ? Is there a point when I could speed...

Just back from completing week 3 . The run went ok but I seem to be getting slow...

Erddig

Graduate•6 years ago

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Treadmill stats v Strava stats 🤔

So did 7k on treadmill this morning in 40 mins... Strava tells me it was 6.5k.... I’m confused 🤷‍♀️

So did 7k on treadmill this morning in 40 mins... Strava tells me it was 6.5k......

Schofield

Graduate•6 years ago

8 Replies

Wk5r3

To say I'm disappointed is an understatement, I had to stop at 14-15 minutes in don't know what happened I just couldn't continue, I didn't go to fast , kept...

To say I'm disappointed is an understatement, I had to stop at 14-15 minutes in...

Buddy34

Graduate•6 years ago

7 Replies

Wk4 r2

It never ceases to amaze me just how fantastic this programme is. After feeling terrible after last run today managed to do the same thing easily, how does...

It never ceases to amaze me just how fantastic this programme is. After feeling ...

PeteB1961

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in the dark! Eeeek!

Am only starting week 4. Bounced out of bed at 6.20am but being v inexperienced realised that sunrise wasn’t until 7.20! Absolutely pooed myself running in the...

Am only starting week 4. Bounced out of bed at 6.20am but being v inexperienced ...

Cherrybubble

Graduate•6 years ago

6 Replies

Third of the way to the finish line 😊

Just completed week 3 and feel great, roll on Sunday start week 4 😊

Bocky

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

20mins done!!

Just completed W5 R3...... it was fine it was only the last 2 mins I was struggling. Now my ankles feel slightly tight and cramped but that’s it. How can I...

Just completed W5 R3...... it was fine it was only the last 2 mins I was struggl...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

5 Replies

W9R3

Only gone and done it😀😀😀🏃‍♀️. After a few drinks with the girls last night I really didn’t think I would make it today (even though about postponing!)...

Only gone and done it😀😀😀🏃‍♀️. After a few drinks with the girls last night...

Hidden

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Trying to get my mojo back

Hi all I’m 52 trying to get my mojo back I started couch to 5k about 13 weeks ago and did well up until week 7 were I was running without stopping and hitting...

Hi all I’m 52 trying to get my mojo back I started couch to 5k about 13 weeks a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

36 Replies

W2run3 heavy legs 😢

Hi really struggled with W2run3 this morning as legs felt really heavy. I do strength training 3 times a week on non run days. I’ve been doing the strength...

Hi really struggled with W2run3 this morning as legs felt really heavy. I do str...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

go me!!

Just back from my final run of c25k and am immensley proud of myself. 3 years ago i i suffered a prolapsed disc and emergency surgery and it was a huge wake...

Just back from my final run of c25k and am immensley proud of myself. 3 years a...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Tough day at the office

Just back from my morning run started slowly as usual and gradually increase pace to cruising but today felt like I had Rodgers legs (American Dad not...

Just back from my morning run started slowly as usual and gradually increase pac...

Temsing

•6 years ago

4 Replies

W7R1 Ouch!

I found the 25 minute run very challenging indeed. It didn’t help that I tripped on a muddy, leafy path in the woods, landed on rocks and had to run on with...

I found the 25 minute run very challenging indeed. It didn’t help that I tripped...

Fatterry

Graduate•6 years ago

3 Replies

W8R3

Can’t really believe it I am poised on starting W9 - planned for Sunday morning. Thanks for all the support that has taken me so much further than I could ever...

Can’t really believe it I am poised on starting W9 - planned for Sunday morning....

Bloodhound1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2

Smashed it! I actually found 2 lots of 8 minutes easier than 3 lots of 5. I felt like I could carry on running much longer. Feeling a lot more confident about...

Smashed it! I actually found 2 lots of 8 minutes easier than 3 lots of 5. I felt...

racheles78

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Hello friends. Help!

I am aware of even long-term runners having an occasional bad run but has anyone had a bad week? Having had not too many bad runs getting to graduation &...

I am aware of even long-term runners having an occasional bad run but has anyone...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2018

W8R1 done

Is it a bad idea...

step up has me worried

Mobile phone or iPod

Here I am...

Phewwww!!!

ANKLE ADVICE?

Groin Pain

W4r3

Just got 1 more run on week 3, when will it start to get easier?

My first attempt at 2:3 today ...

W9R3 Graduation, a tale of 2 halves!

OMG I did it! W5R3

Week 7 Third Run

Week 3 in the bag.

Treadmill stats v Strava stats 🤔

Wk5r3

Wk4 r2

Running in the dark! Eeeek!

Third of the way to the finish line 😊

20mins done!!

W9R3

Trying to get my mojo back

W2run3 heavy legs 😢

go me!!

Tough day at the office

W7R1 Ouch!

W8R3

W5R2

Hello friends. Help!

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