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So after my last run, I fella I know pointed out to me that my running shoes were done. The cushion had all but collapsed in them. Hardly surprising as I’ve...

Run 2 of Week 2 Completed.

So after my last run, I fella I know pointed out to me that my running shoes wer...

BlackieNo1

•5 years ago

Just starting the program after not doing any running for about 10 years or so. Even in the early stages I feel happier post-run with a few of those endorphins...

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Getting back into it!

Just starting the program after not doing any running for about 10 years or so. ...

Jonno1230

Graduate•5 years ago

I’ve bought brooks ghost 11 £96 and I’ve found another pair of new balance 1080 £65 reduced from £125 both really comfy has anybody tried both and can...

Brooks Ghost 11 vs new balance 1080

I’ve bought brooks ghost 11 £96 and I’ve found another pair of new balance 1080 ...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Tried to do 10k!

Really tried to do a 10k trail run last Sunday, luckily there was a 5k option so as lap 1 finished I ducked out. It was hot, the ground very uneven, lots of...

Really tried to do a 10k trail run last Sunday, luckily there was a 5k option so...

Gran4z

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Playlists

Are there any music playlists (preferably free) that I can select the beats per minute and GO! Might be a big ask!

Are there any music playlists (preferably free) that I can select the beats per ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

Completed week 2 run 2 with no problems.... now I've caught a cold so had to take some time out.... typical!!😫

So far so good.... ish..

Completed week 2 run 2 with no problems.... now I've caught a cold so had to tak...

Chuzzy

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Can't believe I ran for 30 minutes!!

I have been following the C25K programme on the treadmill but today I decided on a 2nd attempt OUTSIDE after a disastrous run a couple of weeks ago. This time...

I have been following the C25K programme on the treadmill but today I decided on...

Redcat19

Graduate•5 years ago

17 Replies

💥Aha! moments of my C25K-er to ultramarathoner journey 😊

Heyup! My friend Oldfloss asked me to come back here and give you a few ideas about what people do after graduating C25K. I thought about it, and it occurred...

Heyup! My friend Oldfloss asked me to come back here and give you a few ideas ab...

roseabi

•5 years ago

36 Replies

New trainers New legs!

After painful feet the day after my first run of week 9 I decided it was time to go get better trainers from a proper running shop. What a difference they...

After painful feet the day after my first run of week 9 I decided it was time to...

RI78

Graduate•5 years ago

Oh my goodness, I have actually gone and done it! From being very unfit, overweight and not confident in myself I am able to run for 30mins and love every...

W9R3 🎓🤩🎉

Oh my goodness, I have actually gone and done it! From being very unfit, overwei...

NewbieInDundee

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

Post graduation update

I've been a bit remiss at posting recently as I've largely been puttering along as (what has now become) normal, doing 3 runs or alternate cardio sessions per...

I've been a bit remiss at posting recently as I've largely been puttering along ...

Pianism

Graduate•5 years ago

37 Replies

Couch to 10K in 6 months - now what?!

I started couch to 5k in January and after I completed it in April, decided to attempt a 10K in the middle of June. I’ve almost finished the active 5 to 10K...

I started couch to 5k in January and after I completed it in April, decided to a...

Fightingfitforforty

•5 years ago

With running 3 times a week and the distance getting longer and the heat increasing, the sweat is increasing too :) I am currently washing my hair 3 times a...

Can we talk shampoo?

With running 3 times a week and the distance getting longer and the heat increas...

backintime

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

Week 1 done

Wk1r3 done this morning and very nearly made it to 4k. Feeling pretty pleased with myself although a bit achey .. only another 8 weeks to go! Which is a bit...

Wk1r3 done this morning and very nearly made it to 4k. Feeling pretty pleased wi...

AndyB111s

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

Aches and pains

I think this might be an age thing...approaching 63 years young 🙌 but the days I don’t run I have aches, the days I run I feel wonderful afterwards. Is it...

I think this might be an age thing...approaching 63 years young 🙌 but the days ...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

Is it just me or...

After writing a post, particularly a long one, one touch of a finger to scroll up and check it can mean it all disappears. Or is it my iPhone?

After writing a post, particularly a long one, one touch of a finger to scroll u...

HeavyFoot

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 Is Done

Did the third run a little later today and found it quite easy going. I’m enjoying this a lot - the hardest part has been motivating myself to get out of the...

Did the third run a little later today and found it quite easy going. I’m enjoyi...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

1st run post graduation

1st run since I graduated on Sunday and I hit that lovely 5k! Started my run happy just to plod along for 30 minutes - mum came out with me we were running...

1st run since I graduated on Sunday and I hit that lovely 5k! Started my run hap...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

I posted the following in the 'Bridge to 10k' forum a few days ago and it has been suggested that Couch to 5k members might also find it interesting and...

What a difference a year makes !

I posted the following in the 'Bridge to 10k' forum a few days ago and it has be...

JonathanP

Graduate•5 years ago

14 Replies

W5r3 - it’s happened again!

Yes... I know we’re supposed to treat this run just like any other. But even so, it’s felt like it’s been looming on the horizon for the last week or so. So I...

Yes... I know we’re supposed to treat this run just like any other. But even so,...

SteveR62

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Challenging myself

Hi. I am new here. I am only in my 30s snd feel I must do something about my life. I started running and have done 2 runs so far. I don't know how long, as in...

Hi. I am new here. I am only in my 30s snd feel I must do something about my lif...

Learn2run

•5 years ago

3 Replies

It's taken a year...

But I have finally cracked the 5k target! The usual ups and downs and back tracks but finally today I got to the magic figure, even if it was slowly! There is...

But I have finally cracked the 5k target! The usual ups and downs and back track...

LC16

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi everyone, after having been 4 days without running I have started my W4 R3 and I've got to say that it has been pretty good. Chuffed with myself. Keep it...

It was ok at the end.

Hi everyone, after having been 4 days without running I have started my W4 R3 an...

HTML5

•5 years ago

I started C25K in Feb and I am on Week 2. I nearly completed it, but then I had to stop due to catching a cold. My cold is now improving but I still have a...

Cold Recovery

I started C25K in Feb and I am on Week 2. I nearly completed it, but then I had...

Yebam

Graduate•5 years ago

Completed week 1 and ready for week 2 but a sickness bug has completely wiped me out this week. Can I start week 2 next week or should I go back to week 1 and...

Advice please

Completed week 1 and ready for week 2 but a sickness bug has completely wiped me...

Bignanny

•5 years ago

So that's the first run on week 5 done and can honestly say I'm whacked 🤣. Could of done with some fluid on the last 5mins run but managed to finish without...

WK5 R1 !

So that's the first run on week 5 done and can honestly say I'm whacked 🤣. Coul...

Hidden

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Advice needed please

I have just been put for week 5 run 2 and everything was going great felt really good on second run then I had a fall😢 havent really hurt myself just a few...

I have just been put for week 5 run 2 and everything was going great felt really...

gordon13

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi everyone - I graduated back in March, and since then I've kept up with things, doing 4 Park Runs and making sure I do at least one other 5K run during the...

Getting back into it...

Hi everyone - I graduated back in March, and since then I've kept up with things...

John_2510

•5 years ago