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Week 9 Run 1

Wow! Beautiful morning here in Aberdeenshire, so decided to take advantage before a cold front moves in. My app paused during my 5 minute warm up walk, so...

Wow! Beautiful morning here in Aberdeenshire, so decided to take advantage befo...

EPMcM

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slow and steady??

So me and my sister do this together but due to other commitments, we can only do it Tues & Friday usually. So it leaves a few days in between. I do do...

So me and my sister do this together but due to other commitments, we can only d...

bextax

•5 years ago

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Sunday, Muddy Sunday for W5: R1

Met up with my Canicross friends and handed Merlin and Taylor Beagle over to them to run while I headed off into the undergrowth (literally) myself. Ended up...

Met up with my Canicross friends and handed Merlin and Taylor Beagle over to the...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Why is the program called Couch to 5k?

Been reading some posts about how far graduates had run in 30 minutes and saw a poll of how far everyone was managing to cover and there was only a small...

Been reading some posts about how far graduates had run in 30 minutes and saw a ...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Slight ache week 7

Just completed w7r2 so I have now run 3 x 25 minutes on the bounce. For the first time since starting ,my muscles are aching slightly the day after. Feels...

Just completed w7r2 so I have now run 3 x 25 minutes on the bounce. For the firs...

DaneUser

Graduate•5 years ago

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Treadmill v outdoor running

Does anyone else find running on the treadmill loads easy then running outside? I’ve been using the treadmill due to the dark mornings/nights and today did my...

Does anyone else find running on the treadmill loads easy then running outside? ...

Jenny1970

Graduate•5 years ago

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I have been ill for a few days do I carry on or start wk 3 again ?

Hi Monday ( 6 days ago ) I did week 3 run 2 and then Wednesday I woke up ill. Sore throat headache chronic stomach ache felt sick very tired. I’m feel better...

Hi Monday ( 6 days ago ) I did week 3 run 2 and then Wednesday I woke up ill. So...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Omg I did it!!

Can’t believe I actually finished ( took me about 4 months!). Feel so good for having made it. What does everyone recommend doing next? I’d like to keep it up...

Can’t believe I actually finished ( took me about 4 months!). Feel so good for h...

BananaRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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Spreadsheet c25k?

I saw a spreadsheet of the runs- times of runs and walks from w1r1 to the end- now I can’t find it. Can anyone find the link please?

I saw a spreadsheet of the runs- times of runs and walks from w1r1 to the end- n...

Apno

•5 years ago

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Lost my way

I’d completed week3 but then just didn’t run again for a week. My own fault as was trying to adjust to going back to work after 6 months off due to surgery. So...

I’d completed week3 but then just didn’t run again for a week. My own fault as w...

Lesley2606

•5 years ago

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Do I, Don't I?

First run for 10days, Bad throat infection, cold etc., + diagnosed with Inguinal Hernia (any advice?). decided to try this morning even though it was raining,...

First run for 10days, Bad throat infection, cold etc., + diagnosed with Inguinal...

johnt46

Graduate•5 years ago

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What do you listen to?

The one thing I haven’t got right yet is what to listen to. I’ve tried Radio 2 🥴. Radio 4. Tried podcasts but so far all hugely depressing! Dabbled with an...

The one thing I haven’t got right yet is what to listen to. I’ve tried Radio 2 �...

bessie37

•5 years ago

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Week 4

This week has been a huge struggle and tempted to do the whole week again before moving on to W5. The running for 5 mins is a block I can’t get to grips with!...

This week has been a huge struggle and tempted to do the whole week again before...

FVRF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4, Run 1

I really loved this run! It’s a great step towards something amazing, for anyone feeling anxious about it, don’t be, it’s very do-able, slow and steady all the...

I really loved this run! It’s a great step towards something amazing, for anyone...

Deepestblue

Graduate•5 years ago

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Two week lapse

Missed two weeks running but reran last run of week two and then jumped back on week three next, And was happy to find the work I had done in the early runs...

Missed two weeks running but reran last run of week two and then jumped back on ...

51runman

•5 years ago

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Week 7 but snails pace

Finally made it to start of week 7, but I’m really very slow and only covering just over two miles I think. How will I ever manage a 5k?? 🏃🏽‍♀️

Finally made it to start of week 7, but I’m really very slow and only covering j...

CateBlack

•5 years ago

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First week completed

I managed to complete my first week in just over a week! Today I will begin week two. I am taking slightly longer than three runs a week so I do feel I need to...

I managed to complete my first week in just over a week! Today I will begin week...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Hello All 😊

Hi everyone, I started couch to 5k as part of a challenge from a work colleague to do #redjanuary and I must say im hooked. Im a 54 yr old Ward Sister who...

Hi everyone, I started couch to 5k as part of a challenge from a work colleague ...

Redlacerunner

•5 years ago

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W4 R3

Just finished W4 and really starting to feel the difference in my fitness. It’s a great plan.

Just finished W4 and really starting to feel the difference in my fitness. It’s ...

MD79

•5 years ago

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W4 looks scary!

Well that’s w3 done and dusted! Tomorrow is a biggy! Just had a peek at w4 omg! 5 min runs!!!!! Wish I hadn’t looked. It’s getting serious! 5 mins🥴. I’m...

Well that’s w3 done and dusted! Tomorrow is a biggy! Just had a peek at w4 omg! ...

bessie37

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Graduate!

Morning, Completed my couch to 5k this week - feels amazing. What next?

Kizzi76

•5 years ago

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W3R1

Wahooo I did it. Actually found that I did quite well. Less repetition seemed to work better for me. I was shocked to see how well I coped with the 3 minute...

Wahooo I did it. Actually found that I did quite well. Less repetition seemed to...

Tammie2812

•5 years ago

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Just completed W4 with a 5k..!

So I’m really enjoying the programme, going through all the steps. Had a break for a chest infection but managed to pick things up again when I’d recovered....

So I’m really enjoying the programme, going through all the steps. Had a break f...

Pancakes86

•5 years ago

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Ill during training of week 5

Hi I had just completed my second run of week 5 of couch to 5 k (8min run 5min walk 8 min run) I was ready do to the final run of 20mins when I got ill. So I...

Hi I had just completed my second run of week 5 of couch to 5 k (8min run 5min w...

Teal365

•5 years ago

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What is cool down after running?

There is 5 minute cool down after walking /running sessions in the app. What's that? Just resting?

There is 5 minute cool down after walking /running sessions in the app. What's t...

tevinjosephko

•5 years ago

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Stretching before or after running?

Which is the better way? Stretching before running or after?

tevinjosephko

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 1 very slow

I feel I’ve regressed. Took a lot of effort this morning in 18° heat in Abu Dhabi but I managed it. Just very slowly. Interval run after interval sleep 😳

I feel I’ve regressed. Took a lot of effort this morning in 18° heat in Abu Dhab...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

3 days consecutive runs or run on every alternate day?

Hi runners , this is Tevin. I have started c25k app and completed Week 1. However, I did it by running 3 days on the trot. I found a bit awkward of 4 days rest...

Hi runners , this is Tevin. I have started c25k app and completed Week 1. Howeve...

tevinjosephko

•5 years ago

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Week 5

Just going to complete week 5, ran for 2x 8 mins, next run is 20 mins then back down to 5,8,5 mins seems a big jump!

Just going to complete week 5, ran for 2x 8 mins, next run is 20 mins then back ...

Redlacerunner

•5 years ago

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W13R3 Parkrun #3: listen to the Vicar!

A while ago someone said their friend (who is a Vicar), recommended novice parkrun runners start near the back of runs to avoid being dispirited when being...

A while ago someone said their friend (who is a Vicar), recommended novice parkr...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2019

Week 9 Run 1

Slow and steady??

Sunday, Muddy Sunday for W5: R1

Why is the program called Couch to 5k?

Slight ache week 7

Treadmill v outdoor running

I have been ill for a few days do I carry on or start wk 3 again ?

Omg I did it!!

Spreadsheet c25k?

Lost my way

Do I, Don't I?

What do you listen to?

Week 4

Week 4, Run 1

Two week lapse

Week 7 but snails pace

First week completed

Hello All 😊

W4 R3

W4 looks scary!

Graduate!

W3R1

Just completed W4 with a 5k..!

Ill during training of week 5

What is cool down after running?

Stretching before or after running?

Week 8 Run 1 very slow

3 days consecutive runs or run on every alternate day?

Week 5

W13R3 Parkrun #3: listen to the Vicar!

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