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Hi there. I have never been a runner but thought I would try this to up my cardio and loose weight. Week 1 run 1 - Not going to lie, I fricken hated it. First...

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Hate this. But no challenge is easy

Hi there. I have never been a runner but thought I would try this to up my cardi...

I_cant_yet

•5 years ago

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W5 R1 done instead of ironing....

Well first one done, it was tough and bit slower pace but done. My fit bit reports my heart rate stopped half way round, I can assure you it was definitely...

Well first one done, it was tough and bit slower pace but done. My fit bit repo...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1!

So bloody chuffed was blowing at the end of the last 5 min run but I bloody done it 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

So bloody chuffed was blowing at the end of the last 5 min run but I bloody done...

Kelz1302

•5 years ago

I run some pretty.... derelict routes... which are known to be quite unsafe, but unless I'm willing to travel out about 20 miles, there's nowhere else for me...

Tracking app?

I run some pretty.... derelict routes... which are known to be quite unsafe, but...

JaeTEF

•5 years ago

Today I completed the first Run of week 1. I'm so freaking proud of myself. I wanted to give up halfway through but ended up carrying on and I'm so happy. I...

First run!!

Today I completed the first Run of week 1. I'm so freaking proud of myself. I wa...

WickedAlwaysWins

•5 years ago

Well folks, after all of your encouragement and top tips, I’ve dragged myself round for another go, and I did it! Bar stopping at a crossing on two busy main...

Week 9 fail - an update

Well folks, after all of your encouragement and top tips, I’ve dragged myself ro...

Bexstone17

•5 years ago

Well that’s one I’m glad I don’t have to repeat! But wait, I do, three times no less! Hope they go better than this one did 🤞 All was good till I realise how...

W6R3. A beetroot, 2 lead weights and a long pause

Well that’s one I’m glad I don’t have to repeat! But wait, I do, three times no ...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Later Life Fitness

Hi, just joined Couch to 5K. I am 58 ( in July) and I would like to increase my fitness, I personally feel that the menopause has slowed my metabolism, so I...

Hi, just joined Couch to 5K. I am 58 ( in July) and I would like to increase my ...

Bruno2

•5 years ago

Oh, no. I completed the w6r2 and had a bit a pain, but decided to go ahead and complete w6r3. I had a bit of pain while running but felt okay after finishing....

Inner knee and upper calf pain

Oh, no. I completed the w6r2 and had a bit a pain, but decided to go ahead and c...

dmbernard

•5 years ago

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In the words of Sarah Millican "that's it, you've done it!"

I can't believe I've done it!! From thinking I was gonna pass out after 60 seconds of running in week one to running 30 minutes without a worry in week 9......

I can't believe I've done it!! From thinking I was gonna pass out after 60 secon...

shesgoingforarun

Graduate•5 years ago

Graduation run today, so proud to have finished!! From being a most definite non runner at the start it feels amazing to now be able to run for 30 minutes- I...

Yay 😁 I did it!!!

Graduation run today, so proud to have finished!! From being a most definite non...

The_Sausage_Dragon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Music to run to?

Hi everyone, any suggestions for some good running mixes please?

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R2

Hmmmmmm this one seemed harder than the last one......can do 3 mins without feeling completely like a jellyfish, but legs seemed a bit rubbery today. For...

Hmmmmmm this one seemed harder than the last one......can do 3 mins without feel...

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Music to run faster to

I saw a post about choosing a song with more bpm than normal to run faster to if trying to increase speed. I'm going to try stepping stones as it includes the...

I saw a post about choosing a song with more bpm than normal to run faster to if...

Sophia1712

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi guys !! Just a quick question re core strengthening exercises on the days inbetween runs.Up until this point( currently on extended rest due to a twinge in...

Its all too much ?!?!

Hi guys !! Just a quick question re core strengthening exercises on the days in...

Fit4life

Graduate•5 years ago

I ran three times this past week (one time every other day), I just realized that I get two consecutive rest days, can I run every other day? ( 3 times every 6...

Week one done!

I ran three times this past week (one time every other day), I just realized tha...

NeptuneG

Graduate•5 years ago

Well just got back on it and completed day 1. Was quite tough as spent 2 years doing very little but fighting the pain and fatigue of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Was...

Wk 1 Day 1

Well just got back on it and completed day 1. Was quite tough as spent 2 years d...

Beelady

Graduate•5 years ago

So far I’ve done weeks 1-6 without too much trouble but have only done it on a treadmill @ 9kph. I want to start running outdoors soon now the weather is...

Start of Week 7

So far I’ve done weeks 1-6 without too much trouble but have only done it on a t...

Galbos

•5 years ago

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Advice welcome

Hi Everyone, After hitting the big 50 a few years ago, I’m looking to challenge myself, get fit and hopefully loose a bit of weight. I’ve never try running...

Hi Everyone, After hitting the big 50 a few years ago, I’m looking to challenge...

November67

•5 years ago

It's taken me about 9 weeks, but have just completed the dreaded W5R3. Due to my netball, and allowing therefore for rest days between netball and C25K, (not...

Everything is awesome today!

It's taken me about 9 weeks, but have just completed the dreaded W5R3. Due to ...

NetballKitty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 - Run 3! My Best Run So Far

This was the best run I have done so far! It wasn't exactly "fun" but when Michael told me I had one minute left, you should have seen the big cheesy grin that...

This was the best run I have done so far! It wasn't exactly "fun" but when Micha...

Tiptopcat

•5 years ago

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I'm new to c25k

Hi all. I am so glad I found this site, it is so useful, friendly and supportive, not to mention motivating. I am looking for advice on transition from a...

Hi all. I am so glad I found this site, it is so useful, friendly and supportive...

Franglaise

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve only bloomin’ done it!!!

That’s it, I’ve just completed C25K!!! When I first started this I hadn’t run since the freezing cold ‘corned beef legs’ days of cross country in high school....

That’s it, I’ve just completed C25K!!! When I first started this I hadn’t run si...

Glitterjav

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie

Hi everyone! I've been trying to get into running for a while but always gave up after a while. I'm trying Couch to 5K for the first time and I would like to...

Hi everyone! I've been trying to get into running for a while but always gave up...

theysayimcrazyy

•5 years ago

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Week 2 What Frequency?

I've just completed week 2, run 2. When I started out I thought I would run 3 times a week, Sat, Mon and Thurs. Now I'm wondering if every other day might keep...

I've just completed week 2, run 2. When I started out I thought I would run 3 ti...

Julia187

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduation !

I never thought, when I began this, more or less on a whim, in December, that today I would be completing my 3rd 30 minute run. What a great programme, and...

I never thought, when I began this, more or less on a whim, in December, that to...

Greysixty

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation Run 1

Lovely day so 1st run without Laura😢. Couldn’t face it on my own so did Nike Run club and it filled the time nicely. Added 5 mins on so 35mins jogging and...

Lovely day so 1st run without Laura😢. Couldn’t face it on my own so did Nike ...

Tonkabella

•5 years ago