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•5 years ago

Wow that was way harder than I thought it would be and I don't really know why. As I have learned from others here on this awesome forum, there are good runs...

Week 7 Run 1 - The Toxic 25!

Wow that was way harder than I thought it would be and I don't really know why. ...

Moz2407

Graduate•5 years ago

Decided after the success of my last run that I’m ready to start extending but kept today’s at 30 minutes as it was warm n I had a bad night the night before...

Extending time/distance Run 1

Decided after the success of my last run that I’m ready to start extending but k...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Where do people run?

Where do people run? I’m on week two and have been running in fields as I have a very energetic dog that’s likes to be off lead! Am I making it harder for...

Where do people run? I’m on week two and have been running in fields as I have a...

•5 years ago

Just completed week 9 run 3 and can't see where I'm supposed to post this.

How do I get my graduate badge?

Lijo18

Graduate•5 years ago

Woo hoo! Just back home after my final run of the programme. Completed it on the rain which was particularly welcome as I was boiling hot and the blessed Tina...

Week 9 run 3 in the bag!!

Woo hoo! Just back home after my final run of the programme. Completed it on th...

Lijo18

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nervited for first run

Finally downloaded the app and am about to embark on my first run..quite excited but so nervous any tips welcome.

Finally downloaded the app and am about to embark on my first run..quite excited...

Macsmum1974

•5 years ago

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W4R1!!

Just gearing myself up for W4R1! I’ve been loving it so far but it all starts getting a bit more serious from W4 so I hope I can do it! 😬

Just gearing myself up for W4R1! I’ve been loving it so far but it all starts ge...

Mollybloom1

Graduate•5 years ago

I'm one of those eejits that needs a goal to motivate me. So, about 4 weeks ago, my local community group asked me if I would run a leg of the relay in the...

Running in a downpour

I'm one of those eejits that needs a goal to motivate me. So, about 4 weeks ago,...

Teresa1632

Graduate•5 years ago

I want to know what running gear everyone has and how you feel about it. Likes, Dislikes and favourite pieces. I’m not done yet and seeking inspiration from...

What is your Running Gear?

I want to know what running gear everyone has and how you feel about it. Likes, ...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

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W1 R2

Managed run one better than I thought. Found this one a lot tougher but managed it. Actually preferred the brief running spells rather than the brisk walking...

Managed run one better than I thought. Found this one a lot tougher but managed...

Kazzatron

•5 years ago

Hi everyone, Recently been following couch to 5k and currently on week 5 - I'm loving it! I'm particularly enjoying using my Fitbit to manage my runs and...

Fitbit Fun!

Hi everyone, Recently been following couch to 5k and currently on week 5 - I'm...

fitbitfan2

•5 years ago

Hi, only joined community but just finished W7. Amazed at myself as running always has been the thing I would never do 😄 Struggling a bit with continuity, as...

W7 R3. Struggling to stick to set days

Hi, only joined community but just finished W7. Amazed at myself as running alwa...

Aurora14

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi , I am almost 78..by 02 May 2019 ..and am keen to be healthy and achieve a higher level of fitness ...to be fully capable of taking part in competitive...

Fitness for over 78.

Hi , I am almost 78..by 02 May 2019 ..and am keen to be healthy and achieve a...

bercham259

•5 years ago

I completed my C25K just over 2 weeks ago, Last week on Friday I completed a 5k (just over)run in 44 mins then Sunday 41mins then today 45, today my legs hurt...

Consolidation Runs

I completed my C25K just over 2 weeks ago, Last week on Friday I completed a 5k...

CrazyDogLady19

Graduate•5 years ago

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wk 6 run 2 repeat

I have redone this as my route has slight slopes which I call hills almost mountains. I can now get up them without changing to a walk which is great for me....

I have redone this as my route has slight slopes which I call hills almost mount...

oldperson47

Graduate•5 years ago

Hey ! am about to start tonight, just wondered if any local people starting too ? Im in Biggin hill kent x

Local runners?

Hey ! am about to start tonight, just wondered if any local people starting too ...

Latham80

•5 years ago

Hi all, I hope everyone is well!! Well due to one thing or another the last run I did was on the 18th April and that was Week 6, Run 1. I’m fully aware this...

Stopped running 😩

Hi all, I hope everyone is well!! Well due to one thing or another the last run ...

MumToThreeBoys

•5 years ago

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First run completed

never been a runner but inspired by others. Joined Weight Watchers as well. Determined to reverse my type ll diabetes

never been a runner but inspired by others. Joined Weight Watchers as well. Dete...

GuyM1

•5 years ago

Just downloaded the Couch to 5k app and plan to start tomorrow. Putting it on here makes it real so now I have to do it! I run on the treadmill at the gym but...

Just downloaded the app......

Just downloaded the Couch to 5k app and plan to start tomorrow. Putting it on he...

KathrynDH

•5 years ago

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Treadmill to road

Hi everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and can now comfortably run 5k in 33-35 minutes on the treadmill and was feeling great. I decided I want to get...

Hi everyone! I graduated a few weeks ago and can now comfortably run 5k in 33-35...

cm1987

Graduate•5 years ago

Wondering if anyone has advice on the best way to get back into couch to 5k after a month break? The last time I ran was 29th March and I completed week 7 run...

Returning after a month

Wondering if anyone has advice on the best way to get back into couch to 5k afte...

Well that’s week 2 run 3 completed and in Elton’s words … I’m still standing! Bought proper running trainers from Runners Need website, they improved my...

•5 years ago

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Elton John

Well that’s week 2 run 3 completed and in Elton’s words … I’m still standing! Bo...

Thickthighs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Second timers first run in over 35 years

Good day to you all, I've just completed my first run in over 35 years and used the Couch to 5k app. I'm glad I used the app because I know I wouldn't of done...

Good day to you all, I've just completed my first run in over 35 years and used ...

Secondtimer

•5 years ago

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Proud!

Just finished w2r1 l. I was going to repeat a week 1 run again before moving on as hadn’t ran since Friday but I thought id just go for it. Surprised that I...

Just finished w2r1 l. I was going to repeat a week 1 run again before moving on ...

I had a dream the other night or possibly a nightmare 😭. I dreamt that I was running along and my running leggings split! 😮 thank goodness it was only a...

•5 years ago

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Most embarrassing running moment......

I had a dream the other night or possibly a nightmare 😭. I dreamt that I was r...

Beautiful run today. Decided with a change of scenery and ran around the local lake. Taking it slow and easy and managed to pace up a bit in the last minute....

•5 years ago

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W7R2

Beautiful run today. Decided with a change of scenery and ran around the local l...

Jen302

Graduate•5 years ago

Well slow progress but due to working 8 days in a row and my partner having a twingey knee we are repeating week 1 and every run so far has been a tiny bit...

Repeating week 1

Well slow progress but due to working 8 days in a row and my partner having a tw...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

I just wanted to say hi! I am on week 6 of C25K, I’m just about to go for my first run this week :) I am a type 1 diabetic, so hello to any other t1d’s out...

Hello!

I just wanted to say hi! I am on week 6 of C25K, I’m just about to go for my fir...

AndThenSheRan

•5 years ago

Well this morning I completed my couch to 5k, wow wow wow! So chuffed with myself, never in a million years did I think I could run for 5 mins let alone...

Graduated this morning! So proud of myself

Well this morning I completed my couch to 5k, wow wow wow! So chuffed with mysel...

Scatty1969

Graduate•5 years ago