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Week 5 runs redone and completed. I feel so much stronger and happy I didn't push on to week 6 without redoing the previous week. So week 6 is coming and I'm...

It's ok to repeat a week

Week 5 runs redone and completed. I feel so much stronger and happy I didn't pus...

Keg26pack

•5 years ago

Hi fellow x couch potatoes, I’m on w2 and quite enjoying the challenge.. I’ve never ran 5k so I can’t wait to see if I manage it .. feeling determined:-)

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Newbie

Hi fellow x couch potatoes, I’m on w2 and quite enjoying the challenge.. I’ve n...

6ixty9ine

•5 years ago

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I ran the world, did you?

I was going through clothes in an old wardrobe and came across this old t-shirt, the sport aid run in may 1986, I ran it in Belfast, did anyone on here...

I was going through clothes in an old wardrobe and came across this old t-shirt,...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Achilles Tendinitis

I first graduated earlier on in the year jan/Feb time then stopped and started again. I completed W6R2 last Sunday and woke up Monday morning not being able...

I first graduated earlier on in the year jan/Feb time then stopped and started a...

Letty111

Graduate•5 years ago

Weather wasn’t kind, poured it down. Ran for 30 minutes so pleased, hopefully I will get faster eventually, am going to try for a 5k after graduation.

Week 9 run 1

Weather wasn’t kind, poured it down. Ran for 30 minutes so pleased, hopefully I ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Second Parkrun!

Went for my second-ever Parkrun yesterday! Tried a different (much less hilly!) event this time (Rother Valley - would definitely recommend, fairly flat,...

Went for my second-ever Parkrun yesterday! Tried a different (much less hilly!)...

mog7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Cautionary tale, not preaching just sharing...

I was a genuine C25K starter. At 58 had never run but was inspired to try. Overweight and not hugely fit it was going to be a challenge. I joined a running...

I was a genuine C25K starter. At 58 had never run but was inspired to try. Overw...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running club.... yes or no?

Now that the dark nights are closing in I am becoming more and more aware of how vulnerable I am on the runs near my home. I won't have the option of running...

Now that the dark nights are closing in I am becoming more and more aware of how...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

Was visiting my parents in Suffolk so finally got to do a park run, I’ve still got a sore hamstring so took it very slow, but ran all the way apart from my 5...

Did first park run last week

Was visiting my parents in Suffolk so finally got to do a park run, I’ve still g...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

After seeing loads of people on here worrying about W5R3 and then managing to complete it, I am so disappointed that I had to take a minute’s break at the half...

W5 R3 Failed

After seeing loads of people on here worrying about W5R3 and then managing to co...

Lead_Legs_Hustler

•5 years ago

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W8r1 not necessarily the way to go

I would like to say I smashed it but it was a hard slog in muddy conditions. Dog walkers looked at me as if I was bonkers. Even the dogs gave me a wide birth....

I would like to say I smashed it but it was a hard slog in muddy conditions. Do...

Jogonton

Graduate•5 years ago

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Another rainy run!!!

Well that W5r2 out of the way.!!!! Grandchildren the rest of the week so Fridays the big run!!!!!

Well that W5r2 out of the way.!!!! Grandchildren the rest of the week so Friday...

Scruff55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Graduated

Well I've graduated for the 2nd time!!I completed the programme back in August but I was on holiday and completed the last 6 runs on a treadmill. I had...

Well I've graduated for the 2nd time!!I completed the programme back in August b...

12michelesasha

Graduate•5 years ago

So pleased, Ive finished week 2 of c25k, as well as lean in 15 hiits on alternate days. I know its only 2 weeks but ive exercised 12 days out of the 14 getting...

Finished week 2

So pleased, Ive finished week 2 of c25k, as well as lean in 15 hiits on alternat...

Lifeisawesome

•5 years ago

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Spotify tunes

https://open.spotify.com/user/oscarwoolley/playlist/1VtlKQtjHHYhPunWp7rTib?si=54FfL3gzSOyEjcr5qCyueA Here’s my running playlist for anyone who is interested....

https://open.spotify.com/user/oscarwoolley/playlist/1VtlKQtjHHYhPunWp7rTib?si=54...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

Waterproof trainers?

My trainers are not! Any amount of rain and my toes get wet, do I need ANOTHER pair? I only run 5k at the moment so it’s not too much of a bother. Any...

My trainers are not! Any amount of rain and my toes get wet, do I need ANOTHER p...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Motivation after Couch to 5

I’ve found Coach Bennett on the free Nike Run App really motivating after finishing Couch to 5 app. I’m not getting out as often as I was initially, I just...

I’ve found Coach Bennett on the free Nike Run App really motivating after finish...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5R2 in the rain (still hijacked😂)

Still not recognising myself, just completed this in the rain, out at 7am with a Nightshift to work tonight. Actually managed to dial up the speed slightly...

Still not recognising myself, just completed this in the rain, out at 7am with a...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

So that's W7R3 out of the way... 🤸🎉Even though I'm this far in, still forget to slow down. 🐌 I was feeling tired within the first 6 mins or so thinking oh...

Week 8 I'm coming for you....

So that's W7R3 out of the way... 🤸🎉Even though I'm this far in, still forget t...

BuffyLaL

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve decided just to run week days, and take weekends off, your opinions please!

I’ve decided just to run week days, and take weekends off, your opinions please!...

Frenchrunner

•5 years ago

I completed c25k on a treadmill and it panics me a lot attempting outdoors but I really want to be able to do it to do park runs etc. I’ve only attempted one...

Transitioning to outdoor running

I completed c25k on a treadmill and it panics me a lot attempting outdoors but I...

clowth

•5 years ago

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C25k w9r3

Completed c25k w9r3 😀

Cazpen

Graduate•5 years ago

Completed c25k but struggling to find new goal and new program especially with change in weather any ideas

Completed

Completed c25k but struggling to find new goal and new program especially with c...

Cazpen

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to this

New to this. My mate Kathryn is my inspiration she started with couch to 5k and now done London marathon.. my first time out will be in the morning.... rain or...

New to this. My mate Kathryn is my inspiration she started with couch to 5k and ...

Woodside14

•5 years ago

11 Replies

October

I have signed up for sober in October 👍🏼 I have a few corporate nights out with food and drink so it’s a real challenge. But to spice it up I plan to do...

I have signed up for sober in October 👍🏼 I have a few corporate nights out wi...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

Introducing Meg. 12 years going on 12 weeks old. Super affectionate, but daft as a brush.

#PetsOfCouchTo5K

Introducing Meg. 12 years going on 12 weeks old. Super affectionate, but daft as...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

Getting in on the cat post thing. My little sweetie Misty.

Misty

Sonia52

Graduate•5 years ago

I have felt ropey all day but I went out for this run. Normally I feel a bit off for 10 mins but this time it lasted all the way through. Endorphins did not...

Week 5 run 2

I have felt ropey all day but I went out for this run. Normally I feel a bit off...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago