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Couch to 5K

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Argh, cough, back to square one?

I got as far as wk2r1 then came down with a bad hacking cough and sore throat, so not done any exercise for nearly 2 weeks! It's taking ages to go! Think it...

I got as far as wk2r1 then came down with a bad hacking cough and sore throat, s...

SoloNomad

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3

First post as did not want to tempt fate. Week 9 run 3 completed this morning, 5.54 km including the 2 x 5 min walks. Started Week 1 run 1 on 6th October....

First post as did not want to tempt fate. Week 9 run 3 completed this morning, 5...

dewolf

Graduate•4 years ago

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Other exercise

Hi, since starting the programme I’ve missed my body pump classes as was keeping running rest days as complete rest days. I really don’t want to stop the pump...

Hi, since starting the programme I’ve missed my body pump classes as was keeping...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 2 completed

Feeling good that I've completed week 2 but I'm a little worried about running for 3 mins straight in week 3!! Any tips gratefully received. Thanks.

Feeling good that I've completed week 2 but I'm a little worried about running f...

Nielsmomma62

•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d2)

-2 again this morning, I start up the app and prepare myself for the same session as Monday...... "WHAT?!!" I took the phone out my pocket to check I was on...

-2 again this morning, I start up the app and prepare myself for the same sessio...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d1)

-2 and dark, I must be committed to doing this eh?! The dog is faring much better than I am, I looked down at her at one point and she's happily trotting...

-2 and dark, I must be committed to doing this eh?! The dog is faring much bett...

Remikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling!

I’m on week 8 now & doing outside & treadmill runs for whichever suits best really. I’m suddenly really struggling. I feel I’ve gone backwards, less fit than...

I’m on week 8 now & doing outside & treadmill runs for whichever suits best real...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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C25k on treadmill?

Hi am now on week 7 and doing C25k solely on treadmill and finding these longer runs so much tougher mentally. Listen to music but it just isn’t cutting it the...

Hi am now on week 7 and doing C25k solely on treadmill and finding these longer ...

My_couch_can_wait

•4 years ago

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5k

5k last night 🥶

Pinkpig20

Graduate•4 years ago

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I Just ran 5K !!!

Since struggling to run for 30 minutes after illness I've now managed it 3 or 4 times back at 6.5km/h running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Today as the 30...

Since struggling to run for 30 minutes after illness I've now managed it 3 or 4 ...

The_Real_BFG

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 run 2..done

Glad I done this tonight. I have a slight cold hanging on me,found it a wee bit tough but I done it! Not easy when you walk dogs most of the day...Im amazed Im...

Glad I done this tonight. I have a slight cold hanging on me,found it a wee bit ...

rosemel64

•4 years ago

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Wk7 R2 - derailed but back on track

I was up early on Saturday to start on my jobs list in preparation for our traditional Thanksgiving feast. I know, wrong day and wrong country, but that's a...

I was up early on Saturday to start on my jobs list in preparation for our tradi...

RunningMigster

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 woes: what is the point in running when it is slower than walking?

Struggled through my week 4 run 1. I did manage to keep going for the 5 minute runs but so slowly that a dog walker overtook me! I am breathing very hard and...

Struggled through my week 4 run 1. I did manage to keep going for the 5 minute r...

silverflowers

Graduate•4 years ago

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How would you...

...go from running for 30 mins non-top to 60 mins? Still running 3 times a week: adding 5 minutes a week for 6 weeks?

...go from running for 30 mins non-top to 60 mins? Still running 3 times a wee...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ummmh....

Weighed myself today (which is a bit naughty as I only usually weigh myself once a month) and I've temporarily hit 130kg - a 5.5 kg loss over 8 weeks!

Weighed myself today (which is a bit naughty as I only usually weigh myself once...

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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w5r2

damp cold morning, nailed it. Thursday is the dreaded 20 minutes, will let you know how it goes. I tightened my belt to the last notch this afternoon (that’s 3...

damp cold morning, nailed it. Thursday is the dreaded 20 minutes, will let you k...

cb1322

•4 years ago

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Losing fitness at week 9

Hi all, A couple of weeks ago I did the first wk9 run, and felt great. Then I got the flu, and am starting back up again. My first run was a complete flop,...

Hi all, A couple of weeks ago I did the first wk9 run, and felt great. Then I ...

FatCat123

•4 years ago

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Rumours are, I’m a runner...

W6R3 in the bag... I can’t believe it! From W5 I moved from road runs to treadmill, to help me with my shin splints. It worked wonders, because apart from...

W6R3 in the bag... I can’t believe it! From W5 I moved from road runs to treadm...

DrBunny

•4 years ago

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New route by the sea, lovely morning week 8, run 2 done

Early cold, crisp frosty morning run on the flat!!! Lovely but I am still wracked with self doubt that I can do it until I get the wonderful, you are now...

Early cold, crisp frosty morning run on the flat!!! Lovely but I am still wrack...

Runningdumpling

Graduate•4 years ago

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8.3 complete...

Cool and bright but slower today.

Enxo

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 In the bag

W4R2 in the bag , even managed to incorporate dynamic stretches into my warm up walk ( equals I no longer care what I look like 😂). Calf’s tight at first and...

W4R2 in the bag , even managed to incorporate dynamic stretches into my warm up ...

SteveWebbo

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Maybe not the ankles ?

I’ve decided that the pain I was complaining about is not exactly my ankles - it’s the part of the foot either side of the Achilles’ tendon - the very bottom...

I’ve decided that the pain I was complaining about is not exactly my ankles - it...

SuzieMac

•4 years ago

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1st consolidation run

First consolidation run done today. Took Laura with me for reassurance. Decided to reverse my normal route and also to run to our local village hall and back...

First consolidation run done today. Took Laura with me for reassurance. Decided ...

beth_f

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

2 weeks no running wk8

Hi, I'm a bit concerned I haven't been consistent enough due to the weather (lots of flooding) work, gym and not having child minders that I will lose my...

Hi, I'm a bit concerned I haven't been consistent enough due to the weather (lo...

t7sha

Graduate•4 years ago

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another post about "misleading title"

cannot reply to previous post for some reason, but whilst I understand how it might be considered confusing, it is preferable to get out and begin the task...

cannot reply to previous post for some reason, but whilst I understand how it mi...

trapeze

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Alternative phone holder?

Can anyone please recommend an alternative to an arm band phone holder please?

Novice64

Graduate•4 years ago

16 Replies

My Story

About three years ago I had a health check and was told my body fat percentage was about 26% and too high for my age. I didn't really look too big so it...

About three years ago I had a health check and was told my body fat percentage w...

oaprunner

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Second time around

I've been a huge fan of the C25K programme, since I first completed it about five years ago at the age of 52. I followed it up with lots of Park Runs and over...

I've been a huge fan of the C25K programme, since I first completed it about fiv...

Hurdygurdyman

Graduate•4 years ago

9 Replies

Been Sick for 2 weeks, worried about running again!!!

Hi Everyone, I’m a bit concerned about how to start running again? I have been really ill and in hospital with a respiratory infection. I’m ok now feeling much...

Hi Everyone, I’m a bit concerned about how to start running again? I have been r...

Gemstar1812

•4 years ago

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Why "Couch to 5k"? - ask JOSH CLARK!

He invented it... not the NHS by the way. Note: there are some C25K plans (US-based) that go by distance, not time. More here:...

He invented it... not the NHS by the way. Note: there are some C25K plans (US-b...

John_W

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2019

Argh, cough, back to square one?

Week 9 Run 3

Other exercise

Week 2 completed

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d2)

My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk5 d1)

Struggling!

C25k on treadmill?

5k

I Just ran 5K !!!

Week 6 run 2..done

Wk7 R2 - derailed but back on track

Week 4 woes: what is the point in running when it is slower than walking?

How would you...

Ummmh....

w5r2

Losing fitness at week 9

Rumours are, I’m a runner...

New route by the sea, lovely morning week 8, run 2 done

8.3 complete...

W4R2 In the bag

Maybe not the ankles ?

1st consolidation run

2 weeks no running wk8

another post about "misleading title"

Alternative phone holder?

My Story

Second time around

Been Sick for 2 weeks, worried about running again!!!

Why "Couch to 5k"? - ask JOSH CLARK!

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