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I've just finished week 3 run three and found it really difficult. I got a stitch for the first time, and also had burning calves. I've felt like I've been...

W3R3...why so hard!

I've just finished week 3 run three and found it really difficult. I got a stitc...

Steeps93

Graduate•4 years ago

I’ve just completed W5R2 (very proud of myself) but why is there such a big jump from 2 x8 minutes runs to a twenty minute run on W5 R3 ? 😫

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Why such a big jump in week 5

I’ve just completed W5R2 (very proud of myself) but why is there such a big jump...

Sweet69

•4 years ago

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Running Apps

Up until this point I haven't been too concerned about pace or distance and have been focused on running time. I have tracked my runs on my Firbit app but I...

Up until this point I haven't been too concerned about pace or distance and have...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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I'm new here...Week 5!

Hi, I'm new here :) I started Couch to 5k in November but amidst work and taking up rockclimbing (3 times a week, miss it!) I didn't get too far through the...

Hi, I'm new here :) I started Couch to 5k in November but amidst work and taking...

reindella

•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 Found tough

Just got back from this run and I don’t know if I underestimated it or not but I found it probably my hardest run , after doing a full 20 mins run last week I...

Just got back from this run and I don’t know if I underestimated it or not but I...

robertmark97

Graduate•4 years ago

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Inspiration for those setting out...running for your physical and mental health.🙂❤️

Hi, hope everyone is enjoying getting out for their runs in the sunshine? Beautiful though it is, it can make those runs feel tougher, so be kind to yourself...

Hi, hope everyone is enjoying getting out for their runs in the sunshine? Beauti...

Sandraj39

Graduate•4 years ago

8 Replies

Week 7 nemesis!

W6R3 I somehow managed to pause the app just after half way and didn’t realise for at least a further 10 minutes when I wondered how much longer I had left, I...

W6R3 I somehow managed to pause the app just after half way and didn’t realise f...

Green_shed_guy

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2, run 1

I just completed my first run of week 2 and it hit me so much harder than week 1, I could really feel the extra few seconds each run in my legs! Is this a...

I just completed my first run of week 2 and it hit me so much harder than week 1...

Needtoslim

Graduate•4 years ago

Whilst staying at home, have you decided to take up running by downloading and starting Couch to 5K? If you’ve used it as a way to ease yourself into running...

One You are looking for new Couch to 5k-ers!

Whilst staying at home, have you decided to take up running by downloading and s...

SaffronGracePHE

Couchto5k Researcher•4 years ago

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Relax and recovery

Important to take some time to relax and recover from the runs. I don’t need much persuading. 😋Cheers everyone.🍹

Important to take some time to relax and recover from the runs. I don’t need m...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

Well get me...really proud to say week 3 is behind me - onwards and upwards.... Now for some liquids...🍺🍺🍺...drink lots of fluids they say - who am I to...

W3....D...Done👊👊👊

Well get me...really proud to say week 3 is behind me - onwards and upwards.... ...

Wallywalker1

•4 years ago

Important to take some time to relax and recover from the runs. I don’t need much persuading. 😋Cheers everyone.🍹

Relax and recovery

Important to take some time to relax and recover from the runs. I don’t need m...

Curnie1

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Completed week 4

Completed week 4 - hard to believe I haven’t run for about 25 years 😬 But I’m doing it! Nervous about week 5 but determined!

Completed week 4 - hard to believe I haven’t run for about 25 years 😬 But I’m d...

BonniesRest

Graduate•4 years ago

This has been an interesting week, somewhat challenging at times, too. It was my second run into the week three that I concluded that with proper pacing I...

W3R3 complete

This has been an interesting week, somewhat challenging at times, too. It was my...

CherryCore

Graduate•4 years ago

Just completed Week 1 - Run 3 So glad i’ve Got week one under my belt now. I do think I’m restricting myself because I don’t believe I can actually run. Hope...

Week 1 complete - woo hoo!

Just completed Week 1 - Run 3 So glad i’ve Got week one under my belt now. I do...

Tarbock

•4 years ago

Just curious as I have seen a couple of people mention Sarah Millican... When I fired up the app six weeks ago, I knew I wanted a female voice but I also...

If you're on NHS App, what voice do you use?

Just curious as I have seen a couple of people mention Sarah Millican... When I ...

dorarunning

Graduate•4 years ago

13 Replies

Dodgy knee

Hi, I started C25K a couple of years ago, at the time i didn't complete it due to twisting my knee and just never getting back into it. I now have started...

Hi, I started C25K a couple of years ago, at the time i didn't complete it due ...

Knittingnovice

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Patellar tendonitis

Week 3 run 2 after stretching and doing things right I'm devastated to have to succumb to Patellar tendonitis, I'm in searing pain... with the current lockdown...

Week 3 run 2 after stretching and doing things right I'm devastated to have to s...

ewilliams6798

•4 years ago

Trying this programme again (got as far as week 8 my last effort) and onto run 2 of Week 3 and finding it quite tough. I'm getting pain down the outside of my...

Week 3 - question

Trying this programme again (got as far as week 8 my last effort) and onto run 2...

SVR28

•4 years ago

Just what I needed this morning!! I talked myself out of running yesterday morning and then was annoyed with myself all day. I have no one to answer to so I...

What a beautiful run

Just what I needed this morning!! I talked myself out of running yesterday morn...

limberlou

Graduate•4 years ago

15 Replies

Week 1 done and dusted

Hi, glad I came across this group. I have completed W1R3, and repeated one run as felt like I struggled. I managed to run for the 60 secs every time, so think...

Hi, glad I came across this group. I have completed W1R3, and repeated one run a...

Lazyass

•4 years ago

well never thought I would run 20 minutes but got through it wk 5 run 3 done

So happy

Gwynnie76

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK2 R3

Just a little note to register that I was up and out to complete W2 (I really can't believe that I am up so early). Such a beautiful morning as well and I only...

Just a little note to register that I was up and out to complete W2 (I really ca...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

Whoop! Week 2 run 3 & feel fantastic!! #C25K 🏃‍♀️🥰☀️♥️

My journey begins

Moonchild1_

•4 years ago

It is a fortnight since my last run, after which the niggling ache in my shins became too disagreeable to ignore any longer and I was forced to stop burying my...

Consolidation 7 and first recovery run after shin splints 😊

It is a fortnight since my last run, after which the niggling ache in my shins b...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

I did it!

I actually did my first run....and I absolutely loved it! So empowering. Can't wait for my next one 😄

I actually did my first run....and I absolutely loved it! So empowering. Can't w...

massagemum

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Week 5 run 3 completed

Was so worried about the big jump to running for 20 minutes nonstop but I did it ! My legs have been aching all over recently but particularly my calves so...

Was so worried about the big jump to running for 20 minutes nonstop but I did it...

PP77

Graduate•4 years ago

Just completed this run and managed fine, much to my surprise. Even the first 3minute run was ok. It’s probably the first time I’ve got a “buzz” out of running...

W4 Run1 done!

Just completed this run and managed fine, much to my surprise. Even the first 3m...

MMP175

Graduate•4 years ago