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Consolidation runs are fun

I am extremely lucky as we live in the middle of the Fen in East Anglia I graduated a week ago and I am lucky enough to continue running outside in the open...

I am extremely lucky as we live in the middle of the Fen in East Anglia I gradua...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couchto5K - Running with a mask... Wk 9 Run 1

So I'm preparing myself for the fact that due to me being asthmatic I am high risk, which means I will need to wear a mask when out & about. So I'm thinking I...

So I'm preparing myself for the fact that due to me being asthmatic I am high ri...

Reachtarget2020

•4 years ago

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My first run done! Whoop Whoop!

I did it! First run done, did it with my partner, wasn’t easy but I did it and I didn’t have an asthma attack! Beautiful views along the way. The trick now is...

I did it! First run done, did it with my partner, wasn’t easy but I did it and I...

Itsamaxinething

•4 years ago

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Hi gorgeous ones. 😊

Hope you all keeping safe and still getting to run where you can. I’ve had a couple of bling opportunities cancelled which is a shame but hey ho. Dropped a...

Hope you all keeping safe and still getting to run where you can. I’ve had a cou...

Vintage61

Graduate•4 years ago

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Mother’s Day 💐🌹🌷run - consolidation run no. 9

Beautiful day here today, and just back another consolidation run. I’m enjoying mixing up a bit with 3 different runs per week at the moment with ; 1 x long...

Beautiful day here today, and just back another consolidation run. I’m enjoyin...

MartinKH

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 completed

Feel fine but left knee is a bit achey! Week four is quite a jump

edwardkerrison

•4 years ago

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W6R3 what a feeling!

Set out on this sunny frosty morning for my first 25 minute non stop run after an enforced 2 week break expecting to not be able to complete it. Decided to go...

Set out on this sunny frosty morning for my first 25 minute non stop run after a...

Bluemorgan

•4 years ago

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Confused WK9

I'm a little confused and frustrated this morning. I am in week 9 with 2 runs to go to graduation. I have achieved one 30min run so I know I can do it and I...

I'm a little confused and frustrated this morning. I am in week 9 with 2 runs to...

Iros24

•4 years ago

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W5R2 is next

W5R2 is next... bit daunted by it to be honest, and then the next one...for 20 mins? How did folks find it? Easy? hard? Scary ?

W5R2 is next... bit daunted by it to be honest, and then the next one...for 20 ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Strava

I’m using Strava again (I’m being responsible honest) I didn’t realise there was a C25K club on there. Anyway I joined it this week. A little extra motivation...

I’m using Strava again (I’m being responsible honest) I didn’t realise there was...

Comfortnotspeed

•4 years ago

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Dog Walkers and cyclists

Out again today and lots of dog walkers and cyclists out and about. I went a mixture of road and across fields. it was rather muddy! 6.47km.

Out again today and lots of dog walkers and cyclists out and about. I went a mix...

Fitat501970

Graduate•4 years ago

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Happy Mothering Sunday

Just got back from my run this morning on a beautiful sunny day. Chilly to start with but the wind has dropped as last and it was really clear and calm. Feel...

Just got back from my run this morning on a beautiful sunny day. Chilly to start...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

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Advice for beginner

I would like to begin couch 2 5k Does anyone have any advice on stretching, should it he done before, after or both or does the 5 min walk suffice? Thanks

I would like to begin couch 2 5k Does anyone have any advice on stretching, shou...

Thinkthin2020

•4 years ago

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Never believed it was possible

When I started this at the beginning of the year. But I’ve completed W9R3 so am now a graduate! I followed the plan to the second, but for the last run I...

When I started this at the beginning of the year. But I’ve completed W9R3 so am ...

Katie3456

•4 years ago

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Morning run

W9R2 completed with my daughter! It felt ok -can’t believe I’m saying that. Happy Mother’s Day all.

W9R2 completed with my daughter! It felt ok -can’t believe I’m saying that. Happ...

helenjjohnson

•4 years ago

1 Reply

First outdoor run

I don't do running outside because it's not pretty to watch. My gasping breaths and deathly pallor alarm ordinary folk. And when I go to the gym the attendants...

I don't do running outside because it's not pretty to watch. My gasping breaths ...

RooiMacLeod

•4 years ago

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Mothering Sunday Thoughts for All Our Forum Family...

A tricky time for all of us this year...but, time too, to embrace those we love and celebrate the love in our families and our friendships. Have a safe, happy...

A tricky time for all of us this year...but, time too, to embrace those we love ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 years ago

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Should I start running today?

Hi I’m new to this community and I’ve just downloaded the couch to 5k app and wondering whether I should start today? I’m feeling energetic but I do still have...

Hi I’m new to this community and I’ve just downloaded the couch to 5k app and wo...

Itsamaxinething

•4 years ago

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Mother’s Day Run!

I stalled at Week 5, all Bootcamp classes and running cancelled now HITTs online, due to Coronavirus. When I take my dog out I’ll be running with her to get...

I stalled at Week 5, all Bootcamp classes and running cancelled now HITTs online...

F42020

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Treadmill recommendation?

Gym has closed so will need to buy a cheap treadmill ASAP! Any recommendations gratefully received please! Thank-you

Gym has closed so will need to buy a cheap treadmill ASAP! Any recommendations ...

Enzosmum

Graduate•4 years ago

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To start again?

I completed couch to 5k last summer. I loved the programme and the wonderful feeling running gives me. I have sadly had many problems with my hip. I dropped...

I completed couch to 5k last summer. I loved the programme and the wonderful fee...

Thelyde

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R3 ... thrilled!

Hello all - so glad and proud to be posting that I have completed Wk5R3. Challenging times for us all and I have never felt more grateful for C25k and this...

Hello all - so glad and proud to be posting that I have completed Wk5R3. Challen...

Born2run

•4 years ago

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Why do I always get up earlier on weekends than I do for workdays..

Does this happen to anyone else? 🤔

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 survived

Sun was shining, blue sky, fresh air, perfect, but this was a tough run. Took me sooo long to get going and I felt like I was even slower today ... if that’s...

Sun was shining, blue sky, fresh air, perfect, but this was a tough run. Took me...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Self Isolation Stops Play

Currently in self isolation, so week 8 on hold, now makes sense why I found W8R1 virtually impossible, this dreaded lurgey robs you of all your energy. Stay...

Currently in self isolation, so week 8 on hold, now makes sense why I found W8R1...

Couchphoenix

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 5

These runs are going well. When running this evening I was thinking how amazing it is that you can go from running 8 x 1 minute reps to over 30 minutes...

These runs are going well. When running this evening I was thinking how amazing ...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is running not for me?

Hey everyone. I started the C25K programme last year but got to the middle of the second week and had to stop due to bad 'Runners Knee' pain. Fast forward a...

Hey everyone. I started the C25K programme last year but got to the middle of th...

MH2596

•4 years ago

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5runs over 10 days

Managed to do 5 runs in 10 days with no ankle pain. Hurrah. Only doing 1-11/2 miles at a go but still running with no pain.

Managed to do 5 runs in 10 days with no ankle pain. Hurrah. Only doing 1-11/2 m...

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tips for running on the street?

Hello everyone. As expected, all parks in my city closed their gates this Saturday, as a safety rule regarding Covid-19. I intend to continue running for as...

Hello everyone. As expected, all parks in my city closed their gates this Satur...

venturieta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

I was worried I would be so tired by the end but I felt good! I ran/walked 3.2km in 25 mins (I stopped the app whilst on my cool down walk). Feeling good can’t...

I was worried I would be so tired by the end but I felt good! I ran/walked 3.2km...

Byebyejiggle

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2020

Consolidation runs are fun

Couchto5K - Running with a mask... Wk 9 Run 1

My first run done! Whoop Whoop!

Hi gorgeous ones. 😊

Mother’s Day 💐🌹🌷run - consolidation run no. 9

Week 3 completed

W6R3 what a feeling!

Confused WK9

W5R2 is next

Strava

Dog Walkers and cyclists

Happy Mothering Sunday

Advice for beginner

Never believed it was possible

Morning run

First outdoor run

Mothering Sunday Thoughts for All Our Forum Family...

Should I start running today?

Mother’s Day Run!

Treadmill recommendation?

To start again?

W5R3 ... thrilled!

Why do I always get up earlier on weekends than I do for workdays..

Week 7 Run 1 survived

Self Isolation Stops Play

Consolidation 5

Is running not for me?

5runs over 10 days

Tips for running on the street?

Week 2 run 1

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