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Week 1 done!

Absolutely buzzing right now! Bring on Friday and the start of week 2

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 ✅

Well that was quite challenging actually- didn’t give up tho! Thought after running 20 mins straight in last run this would be easy but no! Maybe I’m still...

Well that was quite challenging actually- didn’t give up tho! Thought after runn...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

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What pace should I aim for?

I've managed to complete the course and hit 30 mins but I'm only going just over 4km, is this really slow? How quickly should I be able to do 5km?

I've managed to complete the course and hit 30 mins but I'm only going just over...

Heather27M

•5 years ago

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Consolidation runs

After finishing Couch to 5 then injury and returning to Week 6 and completing again, then illness in June I’m back trying to do some 30 min consolidation runs...

After finishing Couch to 5 then injury and returning to Week 6 and completing ag...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another poor run.

I’m going on holiday next week for 2 weeks and have been trying to get some good 30 minute consolidation runs in but I’m getting so hot that I again only...

I’m going on holiday next week for 2 weeks and have been trying to get some good...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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#timetogetfit

Never ran even at school but been recommended to try couch to 5k so here goes!

Glossnglitter

•5 years ago

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W1R2

Did my first ever morning run today, was a little worried about being in the park on my own but thankfully there were a couple of others. Pace was slow to...

Did my first ever morning run today, was a little worried about being in the par...

Merun5k

•5 years ago

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Who’d have thought

So, after many weeks off due to my diabetes deciding it wanted to be difficult the Evesham 10k was last weekend. I’d signed up months ago and was debating...

So, after many weeks off due to my diabetes deciding it wanted to be difficult t...

Philidar

•5 years ago

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W2R1

Just completed this run and although I had to significantly reduce my pace (after reading advice on here) to get through it, I feel amazing! Wouldn’t recommend...

Just completed this run and although I had to significantly reduce my pace (afte...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W1r2

Hey all, Overweight, middle aged man (39) have never done any exercise in my life. Did run 1 last Mon, found myself walking more than the scheduled walk 90...

Hey all, Overweight, middle aged man (39) have never done any exercise in my lif...

SteveSJB

•5 years ago

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Going back a bit...

So, I've had a really busy few weeks with gigs, concerts and a major violin exam (fingers crossed!!!). I was already struggling with the jump from 20min to...

So, I've had a really busy few weeks with gigs, concerts and a major violin exam...

Precentrix

Graduate•5 years ago

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Repeating w1

Hi everyone completed my w1 & loved it but want to repeat w1 again & build it up more gently. Anyone else done that? Thanks

Hi everyone completed my w1 & loved it but want to repeat w1 again & build it up...

Mariasale1805

•5 years ago

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Difference between how you feel and what Strava says

Just come back from week 7/2 which felt really hard - probably the hardest so far. It felt really slow, legs like lead weights, breathing all over the place....

Just come back from week 7/2 which felt really hard - probably the hardest so fa...

TortoiseRegretsHare

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 come down

Found this run really hard going today. Anyone else? Will keep at it 🏃‍♀️i went a lot slower too.

Found this run really hard going today. Anyone else? Will keep at it 🏃‍♀️i went...

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bring it on !!!!

Had a bit of a crap few weeks so Not been for a run. But started my week 2 run 1 today because I felt I was letting my self down by not doing o my god it was...

Had a bit of a crap few weeks so Not been for a run. But started my week 2 run 1...

Walker78

•5 years ago

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Brisk-walked 5k!

Just to see if I could, and set my PB for the future – 55 mins! Pretty pleased as I kept up a very brisk walk – puffing and panting all the way. Needed a day’s...

Just to see if I could, and set my PB for the future – 55 mins! Pretty pleased a...

j-runs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Major setback and feeling demotivated😞

Hey guys! So from the title you can probably gather I’m not feeling too great🙄 I was supposed to do W6R2 yesterday but hurt my back at work Monday so didn’t...

Hey guys! So from the title you can probably gather I’m not feeling too great🙄...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W6 finished

Cor blimey! That's week 6 run 3 neatly tucked into my sports bra (because I don't wear a belt;)). MJ says I'm a runner - well, if you say so Michael. I know I...

Cor blimey! That's week 6 run 3 neatly tucked into my sports bra (because I don'...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk9 Run3

Nearly at graduation point, however I am still so slow. If I run for 30 mins I am completing just over 2 miles. For the last 3 runs I have run for the 5k...

Nearly at graduation point, however I am still so slow. If I run for 30 mins I a...

Cracker12

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run no. 1 & 2

So, following the death of my friend of 8 years on Saturday (my treadmill), I went for a joddle outside on Monday morning, what a comedy of errors that was,...

So, following the death of my friend of 8 years on Saturday (my treadmill), I we...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W1R1 - Phone fail!

How annoying! I got up bright and early this morning all motivated to start my C25k journey, and... the app didn't work with my phone. After some grumpy...

How annoying! I got up bright and early this morning all motivated to start my C...

AndrewMo

Graduate•5 years ago

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Groin strain

Wk7r2 could only manage running 15 minutes today. I’m doing all necessary stretches but have encountered a groin strain. Any advice please?

Wk7r2 could only manage running 15 minutes today. I’m doing all necessary stretc...

Shazzy12

•5 years ago

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Week 8 done!

Morning! Skipped Monday run to give me a bit more post-shingles recovery time and tried out a new route today now I’m back to full strength! Super slow...

Morning! Skipped Monday run to give me a bit more post-shingles recovery time a...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

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Need to get fit asap

Hi, Im 25 years old and haven’t ran since i was probably 18/19, I have been going to the gym on a regular basis (5-6days a week) doing weight training...

Hi, Im 25 years old and haven’t ran since i was probably 18/19, I have been ...

camwilliams

•5 years ago

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First run

I had my first run using the cCouch to 5K app last night down at the beach. It was tough but I felt so good afterwards. Got my next run scheduled for tomorrow...

I had my first run using the cCouch to 5K app last night down at the beach. It w...

Yowiewowie19

•5 years ago

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1st run for years

Did my first run on week 1 run 1 last night. It was hot and I just made it, glad the last section was a walk 🤣🤣impressed with the system. Day of rest today...

Did my first run on week 1 run 1 last night. It was hot and I just made it, glad...

Stevenorth

•5 years ago

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Completed 5k for first time!

Just finished week 9 run 2 and hit 5k for first time. I hadn’t thought I would make the distance before finishing the course but just seemed to be faster...

Just finished week 9 run 2 and hit 5k for first time. I hadn’t thought I would m...

Matt1974

•5 years ago

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First failed run- Wk6 Run 3

I’m absolutely gutted- I’ve managed all runs up to now- exhilaration over Week 5 Run 3 but I’ve only managed 20 of the 25 mins required tonight. I’m...

I’m absolutely gutted- I’ve managed all runs up to now- exhilaration over Week 5...

HarryJoe

•5 years ago

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Finished week 2!!

HOORAY WEEK 2 IS DONE! I must say I’ve enjoyed this so much more than week 1. I’m really finding my pace and the music that works for me. Beautiful evening...

HOORAY WEEK 2 IS DONE! I must say I’ve enjoyed this so much more than week 1. I’...

EleanorHolly

•5 years ago

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C25K again

Graduated early this year, not run for a couple of months, starting again weekend.

Graduated early this year, not run for a couple of months, starting again weeken...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2019

Week 1 done!

Week 6 run 1 ✅

What pace should I aim for?

Consolidation runs

Another poor run.

#timetogetfit

W1R2

Who’d have thought

W2R1

W1r2

Going back a bit...

Repeating w1

Difference between how you feel and what Strava says

Week 7 run 1 come down

Bring it on !!!!

Brisk-walked 5k!

Major setback and feeling demotivated😞

W6 finished

Wk9 Run3

Consolidation run no. 1 & 2

W1R1 - Phone fail!

Groin strain

Week 8 done!

Need to get fit asap

First run

1st run for years

Completed 5k for first time!

First failed run- Wk6 Run 3

Finished week 2!!

C25K again

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