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Just finished run 3 of week 5. Never would have believed that I would run 20 minutes without collapsing! Two days rest now and yes, according to my coach...

What have you done today to make yourself feel proud...

Just finished run 3 of week 5. Never would have believed that I would run 20 mi...

Rufus92

•5 years ago

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Took me half an hour just to get out of bed this morning. Wet and stormy outside and I thought I’d give it a miss today. Then I took a quick look on here and...

Took me half an hour just to get out of bed this morning. Wet and stormy outside...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

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If I ever leave this world alive....W9R1

I started this app with my cousin in mind, he died 3 weeks after his 60th birthday due to motor neurone, when I feel like giving in I think of him, and how...

I started this app with my cousin in mind, he died 3 weeks after his 60th birthd...

micey2

Graduate•5 years ago

W4r1 done , even though put run2 into tracker 🙄 I wasn’t looking forward to going outside but cracked it and lived the feeling once complete. I’ll do run 1...

W4r1- does a big mug of tea count for rehydration as I hate cold drinks in the morning?

W4r1 done , even though put run2 into tracker 🙄 I wasn’t looking forward to goi...

Greenpants

Graduate•5 years ago

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Recommendations for Decent running shop near Preston

Hi guys. Sometime late next week I need to retire my current trainers for a fresh pair. My schedule isn’t going to let me have time to get to my normal...

Hi guys. Sometime late next week I need to retire my current trainers for a fr...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

Well, here I am again. Back on Tuesday I finished off week 1 with what felt like a dreadful run, and I was planning to repeat the week. Thank you to...

W2R1

Well, here I am again. Back on Tuesday I finished off week 1 with what felt li...

AlasdairW

Graduate•5 years ago

Just completed W6R2 despite the rain :) Feeling a little bit aprehensive about the 25 minute run 3. Any advice?

Week 6 Run 2 in the Rain

Just completed W6R2 despite the rain :) Feeling a little bit aprehensive about t...

Skippi

Graduate•5 years ago

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2nd attempt of w4r1

I done it!! After being so disheartened at my first attempt I have only gone and completed it! Looking back i think I failed the first attempt as my usual run...

I done it!! After being so disheartened at my first attempt I have only gone and...

ToriRose

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi all, well I've kinda completed week 1. Using a great mill . The only bug bear I have at the moment is that the app stops half way though. Hence kinda...

First time running.

Hi all, well I've kinda completed week 1. Using a great mill . The only bug bear...

Steveheidi

•5 years ago

Wk5r3 Nail It 🎉🎉🎉 Good playlist, positive attitude and slow and steady😊😊😊 Wk6 starts Monday 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

Bosh🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️🎉🎉🎉

Wk5r3 Nail It 🎉🎉🎉 Good playlist, positive attitude and slow and steady😊😊�...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago

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Running in the wind

After talking on here the other day about strong winds week I think I'm a jinx 😂 as went out today and the winds were so strong I had to stop a few times but...

After talking on here the other day about strong winds week I think I'm a jinx �...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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In shock!

Just finished w7r2 and including my warm up and cool down (not that I needed to in the rain!) walks I've managed 4.5k. In total shock, I wasn't worn out too...

Just finished w7r2 and including my warm up and cool down (not that I needed to ...

Agentmay

Graduate•5 years ago

Whenever I start Running to complete the couch to 5K I lose my motivation after 3 or 4 days. I am 25 years old and do not have any injury or pain. Any Tips...

Couch to 5K Running

Whenever I start Running to complete the couch to 5K I lose my motivation after ...

syednc

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Nearly there :)

WK 9 RUN 2 has now been done..a wet and windy one lol! Looking forward to last one and graduating on Monday...hurrah! Happy Friday running peeps :)

WK 9 RUN 2 has now been done..a wet and windy one lol! Looking forward to last o...

CRAZYCATME

Graduate•5 years ago

Can’t quite believe I ran for 25 mins..... decided for the first time to listen to music while I ran and it really helped both with pace and sticking to...

W6R3....

Can’t quite believe I ran for 25 mins..... decided for the first time to listen ...

Jazio

Graduate•5 years ago

I WILL do this. I had a wobble, thought I couldn't run 25 mins but hey ho I did. Doing R2 tonight after my Pilates 🙈🙉🙊

W7R1 done!!

I WILL do this. I had a wobble, thought I couldn't run 25 mins but hey ho I did....

Bershe

•5 years ago

After graduating last week with just about 3.6k in 30 minsI really pushed myself and ran 5k yesterday on th treadmill in about 36 minutes. Next up some park...

5k in the bag

After graduating last week with just about 3.6k in 30 minsI really pushed mysel...

GuybrushThreepwood

Graduate•5 years ago

20 mins done in the very wet and windy Peak District. We had snow yesterday so I suppose rain is better. First run outside for a few weeks due to the weather....

Consolidation run

20 mins done in the very wet and windy Peak District. We had snow yesterday so I...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

W6 r1 Felt fabulous today! I normally have a seaview on my runs(skips) but as its blowing like I in week 1, i pounded(tickled) the streets. I was expecting...

Oh yessssss

W6 r1 Felt fabulous today! I normally have a seaview on my runs(skips) but as ...

Runadink

Graduate•5 years ago

I have had to start again from week 1 as unfortunately after a cold, i developed dizziness that persisted until yesterday. Even Rugby training yesterday was a...

Starting again after being unwell

I have had to start again from week 1 as unfortunately after a cold, i developed...

circlen

•5 years ago

Was back playing 6/7 aside footie last night., fitness was on a different level. I used to just do nets, now I was running about with alot sprinting. Hit...

All counts

Was back playing 6/7 aside footie last night., fitness was on a different level....

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Couch to couch :)

Couch to 5k why can't I stick it.....grrr. It drives me nuts. I think I need a running partner, maybe this is the answer. Think I have had 3 attempts. I really...

Couch to 5k why can't I stick it.....grrr. It drives me nuts. I think I need a r...

rosemel64

•5 years ago

11 Replies

W6R3

Coming up to my 54th birthday and never been a runner. This Couch to 5K is a fantastic app and provides a great balance of support and confidence. Just like...

Coming up to my 54th birthday and never been a runner. This Couch to 5K is a fan...

Somersetboy

•5 years ago

Argh! The last two days my knee has been terrible, it’s at the back and also the top part of my thigh again at the back, feels like someone has a tourniquet...

Crap knees

Argh! The last two days my knee has been terrible, it’s at the back and also the...

MaresV

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Week 6 complete, but...

I’ve achieved week 6 so far, and I’m really pleased with running 25mins non-stop, however, I have yet to experience “Runners High” yet. I wondered if it...

I’ve achieved week 6 so far, and I’m really pleased with running 25mins non-stop...

Pearljamrob

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi after years of not getting the hang of running and dying after 60 seconds I’ve just completed week 6 🙂. I walk 4 miles a day and play tennis but I could...

I’m running at last!

Hi after years of not getting the hang of running and dying after 60 seconds I’v...

Runners

Graduate•5 years ago

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W2R3 complete ✅

So just been out in the wind and rain and completed W2R3. 💪 I have to say I found it a lot easier than run 2 and followed my usual route and did it quicker...

So just been out in the wind and rain and completed W2R3. 💪 I have to say I fou...

Tammie2812

•5 years ago

11 Replies

W8 finished but got a blister on heel!

I’ve just finished week 8 and on the last 2 runs I’ve developed a blister on my right heel! Same trainers so not sure why! They’re not expensive trainers so...

I’ve just finished week 8 and on the last 2 runs I’ve developed a blister on my ...

Kaz80y

Graduate•5 years ago