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Week 8 run 2 complete

Evening all Just had a thought, so I have 4 runs left.. then what, what do I do? What have some of you guys done, longer? faster ? What’s the drill?

Evening all Just had a thought, so I have 4 runs left.. then what, what do I do...

Bumblebee43

Graduate•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi everyone, Brand new to this forum! Just completed W4R1; it felt like ramping up to 5 minutes was going to be insurmountable-but I did it!! And, the crazy...

Hi everyone, Brand new to this forum! Just completed W4R1; it felt like ramping ...

pandemicmademedoit

•4 years ago

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Back at work and did my benchmark run :-)

I'm back at work this week and as some of you know I spend the week away from home in Hamilton. Before the lockdown I did a Tuesday morning benchmark run where...

I'm back at work this week and as some of you know I spend the week away from ho...

Rigpig

Graduate•4 years ago

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2 months , 27 runs, 9 weeks , tired legs, doubting thoughts but I have done it ......

It's done, couch to 5k was a small thought during isolation to get me off the couch. It's been enjoyable, surprising, hard work, frustrating, brilliant and...

It's done, couch to 5k was a small thought during isolation to get me off the co...

Tootall69

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Felt ok for the first 5 minutes then a bit hard going until Jo said halfway - I found my rhythm then until the last incline which was a struggle (took ages to...

Felt ok for the first 5 minutes then a bit hard going until Jo said halfway - I ...

Jak66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well here it is... Week 9 begins

I gave myself an extra rest day as I’d found Week 8 tough. Kept it slow and steady tonight and it went ok...2 more to go...

I gave myself an extra rest day as I’d found Week 8 tough. Kept it slow and ste...

Workingathome

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R2 What do you do if you fail at a run??

Forwarding planning for tomorrow if I can’t manage 8 minutes after a 5 minute warmup?? Outside running is so different with all the steep bits - parts that...

Forwarding planning for tomorrow if I can’t manage 8 minutes after a 5 minute wa...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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I might be starting to like this (a little bit)

I just completed run 1 week 4. Running for 5 minutes straight seemed such a step up from last week. I wouldn't say it was easy but when I finished the first...

I just completed run 1 week 4. Running for 5 minutes straight seemed such a ste...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Decent running wear? In my budget

Anyone have good running gear that doesn’t break the bank? Would like to have a top with pockets and good crop bottoms.

Anyone have good running gear that doesn’t break the bank? Would like to have a ...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation running

I am back to running after a long break away - and I am really pleased to be doing consolidation runs now. Any advice of my biggest problems which is very sore...

I am back to running after a long break away - and I am really pleased to be doi...

Frilly57

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2

Yes really tough rum in the rain but managed it all. However my tracking app says I only ever complete 2.3 miles maximum even at 28 minutes. I run quite slow...

Yes really tough rum in the rain but managed it all. However my tracking app say...

Yorki_Girl

Graduate•4 years ago

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W2R2

Just completed this today and found I did struggle mainly with my breathing. I did take it slow but don’t know how I will ever be able to run longer than 90...

Just completed this today and found I did struggle mainly with my breathing. I d...

RunningNewbie78

•4 years ago

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Well that was tough 😬

Phew 😅. That felt hard this evening - a definite ‘grit your teeth and get through it’ run. I didn’t enjoy it much 😬. I have just returned to straight runs...

Phew 😅. That felt hard this evening - a definite ‘grit your teeth and get throu...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W8R2

First time running after a week layoff, my knee issue turns out to be an iliotibial band problem, so spent the week resting with regular small bouts of...

First time running after a week layoff, my knee issue turns out to be an iliotib...

WearsTheFoxHat

Graduate•4 years ago

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On to week 8

What a difference a run makes! Today went really well, real boost. On to week 8 with a smile on my face. Keep going everyone. 😁😁

What a difference a run makes! Today went really well, real boost. On to week ...

Shwood

Graduate•4 years ago

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Blisters!

Hi, I have started couch to 5k as I’ve never been so unfit. I used to play all the sport under the sun but if I’m honest have been lazy for 10 years & it’s...

Hi, I have started couch to 5k as I’ve never been so unfit. I used to play all ...

Chips28

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 a tough one

Had put it off all day but went late afternoon. I had nothing left in the tank but finished it! Only found a good pace around 15 minutes in and then lost it...

Had put it off all day but went late afternoon. I had nothing left in the tank b...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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New running shoes

Totally love my new running shoes, so comfortable let’s hope they help when I start week 5 on Thursday 😊

Totally love my new running shoes, so comfortable let’s hope they help when I st...

pawsnclaws

•4 years ago

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You can do this

Your amazing ....do not give up .....you can do this Kids,breast feeding,running your awesome Your going to have sore knees......we all get sore knees(don’t...

Your amazing ....do not give up .....you can do this Kids,breast feeding,runnin...

cameldoc1

•4 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 done!

Roll on week 4, can't believe it's only been 3 weeks since I started. Found both 3 min runs OK today, could have run for longer. Thank you all for your...

Roll on week 4, can't believe it's only been 3 weeks since I started. Found both...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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VO2 Max?

I am about to do Week 7 Run 3 and I noticed my FitBit watch gives me a VO2 Max score (cardio fitness level). It says mine is currently poor and it relates to...

I am about to do Week 7 Run 3 and I noticed my FitBit watch gives me a VO2 Max s...

geedubolyou

•4 years ago

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Week 7 done! Hurrah!

Cold day here - was really tempted to delay till tomorrow. But then my friend told me he had finished week 7 - coming up from behind! He has been doing the...

Cold day here - was really tempted to delay till tomorrow. But then my friend to...

Symi

Graduate•4 years ago

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Runner?

Just finished week 6! Michael says I’m a runner now. Shuffler more like. But I didn’t stop and finished the 25 minutes. Hurrah 🏃🏻‍♀️

Just finished week 6! Michael says I’m a runner now. Shuffler more like. But I d...

Flatfendweller

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve not done any running for 4 weeks. I got to week 9 but was only doing it once a week. Should I start again?

Start again?

Janet20

•4 years ago

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Week 7 done

Hi well still progressing , another endurance test but kept going but wanted to stop in 2 separate occasions !! Heavy legs but trying to include the tips on...

Hi well still progressing , another endurance test but kept going but wanted to...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 ✅

A big fat tick in the box got week 5 🥳 I was dreading running for 20 minutes, set off at an average pace and found the first 10 mins a breeze. Hit a wall at...

A big fat tick in the box got week 5 🥳 I was dreading running for 20 minutes, ...

marv123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Day 1

Just finished first run day one. Not run for 20 years + and feel like throwing up... please tell me it gets easier 😬

Just finished first run day one. Not run for 20 years + and feel like throwing u...

Sunnytom

Graduate•4 years ago

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Revisiting Couch to 5k, Week 2 underway.

The last couple of days have brought a return of winter here in the North East, a cold northerly wind meaning any chances of continuing to run in T shirt and...

The last couple of days have brought a return of winter here in the North East, ...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•4 years ago

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how soon can I run....??

I've just completed week 7 run 3 but towards the end of the run I could feel a bit of pain in my lower left calf and ankle - I pushed on as I was desperate to...

I've just completed week 7 run 3 but towards the end of the run I could feel a b...

Learning2run

•4 years ago

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Couch -5k

Does the couch to 5k app know when youv stopped running?? Cos I can’t seem to complete week 4! I’m struggling doing the last 5 minute jog, so when I stop...

Does the couch to 5k app know when youv stopped running?? Cos I can’t seem to co...

Chewy73

Graduate•4 years ago

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All posts for May 2020

Week 8 run 2 complete

Newbie

Back at work and did my benchmark run :-)

2 months , 27 runs, 9 weeks , tired legs, doubting thoughts but I have done it ......

Week 8 Run 2

Well here it is... Week 9 begins

W5R2 What do you do if you fail at a run??

I might be starting to like this (a little bit)

Decent running wear? In my budget

Consolidation running

Week 8 Run 2

W2R2

Well that was tough 😬

W8R2

On to week 8

Blisters!

Week 8 Run 2 a tough one

New running shoes

You can do this

Week 3 run 3 done!

VO2 Max?

Week 7 done! Hurrah!

Runner?

I’ve not done any running for 4 weeks. I got to week 9 but was only doing it once a week. Should I start again?

Week 7 done

Week 5 Run 3 ✅

Day 1

Revisiting Couch to 5k, Week 2 underway.

how soon can I run....??

Couch -5k

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