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To 5K and beyond........!!!

I've seen lots of posts from people anxious about their progress, pace, distance, etc who think they are going to 'fail' to do 5K during the programme, so I...

I've seen lots of posts from people anxious about their progress, pace, distance...

Fionamags

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 ✅

I was really not motivated this ‘week’. I had meant to run yesterday or Saturday when it was cool - not in today’s heat. Anyway it’s done and was ok. I’m...

I was really not motivated this ‘week’. I had meant to run yesterday or Saturday...

Crittermad

Graduate•4 years ago

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better than I thought possible

just finished wk7 run3 feel great the weather and Jo help a lot

woodburne

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not happy!!

Doing my w5 r2!! And half way through jo said ‘your have 60 seconds left” so carried on and on.....and on!! To realise the 5k app had stopped on its own!! Must...

Doing my w5 r2!! And half way through jo said ‘your have 60 seconds left” so car...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anyone fancy being A Strava Buddy?

Just wondered if anyone wanted to become Strava Buddies to try and help each other keep Motivated ??? My name on Strava is Lisa Settle ?

Just wondered if anyone wanted to become Strava Buddies to try and help each oth...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

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W4 R2 in the bag!!!

Really pleased with how it went today, keeping positive!!!

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couchto5k Week 9 Run 1 ✅

Phew! That was a warm one! I was cautious about running today as I’ve picked up a slight groin stain from cycling! Stopping for ice cream was the culprit! Who...

Phew! That was a warm one! I was cautious about running today as I’ve picked up ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Overweight & Very Nervous

Hi so I have set myself a date to start couch to 5k feeling very nervous as very overweight and not sure how or if ill be able to do this. But for my own...

Hi so I have set myself a date to start couch to 5k feeling very nervous as very...

Leahlouise03

•4 years ago

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Struggling with consolidation

Did my 2nd one today and used the W9R3 to guide me. I find the last 10 minutes difficult. I worry that without the programme I might slip. Is it normal?...

Did my 2nd one today and used the W9R3 to guide me. I find the last 10 minutes ...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk8 R2. Another hot one.

Tried to get out early, but was not early enough. Already really hot out there. A lady runner passed me on my home straight. She was a lot slimmer and running...

Tried to get out early, but was not early enough. Already really hot out there. ...

Go59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 R1

Hi all Well eventually I ran this morning after 6 days absence and completed the first run in W9 , ran for 30mins , I’m pleased to say ! Got through it by...

Hi all Well eventually I ran this morning after 6 days absence and completed th...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Does total time include the brisk 5 minute walk in W1 and W2 ?

In week 1 and 2 does the total time include the first 5 minutes of walk? So for example: ´For your 3 runs in week 1, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk,...

In week 1 and 2 does the total time include the first 5 minutes of walk? So for ...

marminator

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W9 R3: Starting Strong Is Good, Finishing Strong Is Epic!

A rollercoaster of emotions right now; tired, elated, surprised, nervous and excited. I can't quite believe I've completed the programme and I can't wait for...

A rollercoaster of emotions right now; tired, elated, surprised, nervous and exc...

ninky3

Graduate•4 years ago

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exercise induced asthma

I wonder if anyone else finds this also happens to them and whether they have any advice if so. When I've been running for about 10 minutes I start to have to...

I wonder if anyone else finds this also happens to them and whether they have an...

cornishgirl54

Graduate•4 years ago

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C25k Completed!!! Very happy 😃

Cant believe I have completed 9 weeks of running (also 9 weeks of lockdown) ! This program gave me a real focus and a goal to aim for during lockdown. What a...

Cant believe I have completed 9 weeks of running (also 9 weeks of lockdown) ! Th...

PP77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Getting There Slowly

Just completed Wk3R3 and feel great. Started to puff a bit near the end but this app is really getting me back on track after injury especially with other...

Just completed Wk3R3 and feel great. Started to puff a bit near the end but this...

RunnerRef76

•4 years ago

1 Reply

W5R1 - Whoop Whoop

I did it! Yippee!🥳 There was one bit towards the end when I was so close to thinking I wasn’t going to be able to make it, but then I remembered the advice...

I did it! Yippee!🥳 There was one bit towards the end when I was so close to thi...

Reliclullaby

Graduate•4 years ago

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Struggling to stick to a rountine

I’m on week 6 and usually I run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but last week I got so out of sink and I have fallen behind. I should be on week 7 run 1...

I’m on week 6 and usually I run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but last week I...

ThatGingeRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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I DID IT! Just finished run 3 week 9!

I have never run for 30 mins non stop ever. At school I would have every excuse to avoid PE and on long distance runs I would run to my house and sit there for...

I have never run for 30 mins non stop ever. At school I would have every excuse ...

wrenage1

•4 years ago

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Anyone else struggling with Wk7

I am struggling with W7 run1. Have managed all previous weeks without a problem and the high I felt was amazing. This is now my 2nd attempt at W7 and it just...

I am struggling with W7 run1. Have managed all previous weeks without a problem ...

Morv1609

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 in the bag!

Just finished, and I have to say it was SO manageable despite my anxiety. It feels GOOOOD! It is great to have the online community to share this with. 😊...

Just finished, and I have to say it was SO manageable despite my anxiety. It fee...

HennieR62

Graduate•4 years ago

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Done! W5R3

Did it! I felt so nervous during the brisk walk at the start of this run. I kept going and with Sarah's encouragement managed to jog the 20 minutes...then I...

Did it! I felt so nervous during the brisk walk at the start of this run. I kep...

KayJay2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK6R1 Done!

Well, didnt know how I would feel doing today's run/jog, after WK5R3 ,strangely the first 2 mins or so,felt sluggish ,but then boi oh boi ,something kick...

Well, didnt know how I would feel doing today's run/jog, after WK5R3 ,strangely ...

Knightrider_28

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Week four worries

Hi everyone,just finished week three and after looking at what's ahead in week four I am worried that I am not going to be able to make such a big step up in...

Hi everyone,just finished week three and after looking at what's ahead in week f...

Millwall151

•4 years ago

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Week 6 completed! 25 minute run - wow!! 🥳

Completed W6R3 today - wow! I managed to run for 25 minutes 😱 Although I struggled with the heat today and battling my mental demons telling me I couldn’t do...

Completed W6R3 today - wow! I managed to run for 25 minutes 😱 Although I strugg...

Bumblebee26

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R1 - Should be easy after W5R3 right? Wrong!

Overconfidence has been the downfall of many and it was nearly mine today. After completing the 20 minute non-stop run last week, a 5-8-5 run will be easy...

Overconfidence has been the downfall of many and it was nearly mine today. Afte...

RufustheRed

•4 years ago

6 Replies

When lockdown is over

Can anyone recommend which stores to use for gait analysis when Lockdown is over? Ideally somewhere near Cheltenham or Gloucester.

Can anyone recommend which stores to use for gait analysis when Lockdown is over...

Gysmo

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk7, run3 .. app stopped working 😥

So annoyed as the app decided to stop working whilst out this morning. It was fine until it got to Jo saying I had run 20minutes and 5 left to run..I was...

So annoyed as the app decided to stop working whilst out this morning. It was f...

Shrekswife

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R2 was hard!

I’ve just finished w6r2 and I think it might have been the hardest one so far. I’m now really worried about the 25 minute run coming up next 😬. Hopefully it...

I’ve just finished w6r2 and I think it might have been the hardest one so far. I...

Soccy1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 done!

Week 4 done, tough but completed each run. Feeling excited/nervous for Week 5. Slow and steady and hopefully by this time next week I will have run for 20 mins...

Week 4 done, tough but completed each run. Feeling excited/nervous for Week 5. S...

Emvsl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

To 5K and beyond........!!!

Week 7 ✅

better than I thought possible

Not happy!!

Anyone fancy being A Strava Buddy?

W4 R2 in the bag!!!

Couchto5k Week 9 Run 1 ✅

Overweight & Very Nervous

Struggling with consolidation

Wk8 R2. Another hot one.

Week 9 R1

Does total time include the brisk 5 minute walk in W1 and W2 ?

W9 R3: Starting Strong Is Good, Finishing Strong Is Epic!

exercise induced asthma

C25k Completed!!! Very happy 😃

Getting There Slowly

W5R1 - Whoop Whoop

Struggling to stick to a rountine

I DID IT! Just finished run 3 week 9!

Anyone else struggling with Wk7

Week 3 run 1 in the bag!

Done! W5R3

WK6R1 Done!

Week four worries

Week 6 completed! 25 minute run - wow!! 🥳

W6R1 - Should be easy after W5R3 right? Wrong!

When lockdown is over

Wk7, run3 .. app stopped working 😥

W6R2 was hard!

Week 4 done!

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