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W9R1 Running for my Son.

I had to take a couple of extra days off from running due to my 23 yr old son being in hospital with heart probs (still in there) But... he’s in the best place...

I had to take a couple of extra days off from running due to my 23 yr old son be...

JaxO

Graduate•4 years ago

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Couldn’t do it yesterday

Not sure why but during yesterday’s run it felt like I was running through treacle. I’ve been going out as soon as I get up and last week 7,I did all three 25...

Not sure why but during yesterday’s run it felt like I was running through treac...

Minsy

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run 3 and 1st in the rain!

I’ve been lurking here and reading everyone’s post since about week 5 and have finally decided to be brave and post. This site has been such a help when...

I’ve been lurking here and reading everyone’s post since about week 5 and have f...

Spottymug

Graduate•4 years ago

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Follow on app?

Yeah!! Just finished week9 run 3. Not managing 5k in the time yet but running for 30 mins at a time. Any recommendations for a follow-on program from the c 2...

Yeah!! Just finished week9 run 3. Not managing 5k in the time yet but running fo...

Angelaiom

•4 years ago

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Seeking advice

Hi. I’ve just completed W5R2 and found it much easier than I expected. However I am dreading R3 as I know it’s a 20 min run. I run with my husband who is my...

Hi. I’ve just completed W5R2 and found it much easier than I expected. However I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wk1 run 2

Second run down. Found much harder but pushed on and did it. It’s like going to the gym, some days you’re a gladiator and other days ... not so much. Still,...

Second run down. Found much harder but pushed on and did it. It’s like going t...

Hally1973

•4 years ago

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WEEK 8 DONE AND DUSTED🏃‍♀️⭐

Bring on my final week...so proud of myself and amazed the impact this programme has on wellbeing and feeling positive.💚

Bring on my final week...so proud of myself and amazed the impact this programme...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Dont know what to do!

So after my atempt at getting off the couch yesterday and going really easy and going right back to day 1, which I was ok with if it meant i was back up And...

So after my atempt at getting off the couch yesterday and going really easy and ...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3

Couldn’t wait to do this run and graduate , 20 mins in and searing pain in my calf, had to stop and now have a bag of peas strapped to my calf 😭 Gutted

Couldn’t wait to do this run and graduate , 20 mins in and searing pain in my ca...

Rascal52

Graduate•4 years ago

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What Nest

So proud of myself, after stopping smoking 4 months ago, and now the last run of the couch to 5k W9 R3 tomorrow, any ideas where to go next, thinking of the...

So proud of myself, after stopping smoking 4 months ago, and now the last run of...

CDAF

Graduate•4 years ago

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On week 3!

Hi everyone. I finished week 3 but I don't feel ready to start week 4 yet. Anyone kept repeating stages?

Hi everyone. I finished week 3 but I don't feel ready to start week 4 yet. Anyon...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Leaving too much gap between runs?

This may be a silly question but is it ok to leave more than 1 day between runs? I did WK 1 run 1 four days ago and want to do run 2 today. I won’t do this...

This may be a silly question but is it ok to leave more than 1 day between runs?...

Joyjoy01

•4 years ago

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Week2 day 2. Recovery walks feel better

I am SO proud of myself today. It’s Week 2 Day 2 and it’s pishing down. I wasn’t going to go. I really wasn’t. But I knew if I didn’t I probably wouldn’t go...

I am SO proud of myself today. It’s Week 2 Day 2 and it’s pishing down. I wasn’t...

Blade-5-0

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2 and my body hurts

All this way...9 weeks of going out every other day and today as I should be doing W9R2 my right hip hurts and I’m thinking should I take another rest day. But...

All this way...9 weeks of going out every other day and today as I should be doi...

KatieLGettins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

I was a little concerned that my legs would be heavy, they weren't. I hopped onto the treadmill and set off for week 3 run 2, I'm contemplating ditching the...

I was a little concerned that my legs would be heavy, they weren't. I hopped ont...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

I can’t believe I ran for 3 minutes without stopping! I was so proud of myself afterwards. I think a change in diet This week also helped me. Yay 😊

I can’t believe I ran for 3 minutes without stopping! I was so proud of myself a...

SionedElin94

•4 years ago

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An uneventful consolidation run

No dramas today fortunately 😊 Had intended to run on Monday but I slept late, rare for me so I figured my body needed it. Woke up at my usual early time...

No dramas today fortunately 😊 Had intended to run on Monday but I slept late, r...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 all done ✅ one week to go!! 🙌🏃🏼‍♀️

After struggling with the past couple of runs I changed my route today and loved it.. nice steady pace and time flew by! Previous runs I had music on but...

After struggling with the past couple of runs I changed my route today and love...

liz163

•4 years ago

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Graduated

Last night I completed my final run of the 5k challenge. Feeling great (sore knees) been running with radio 2's Jo for the past 8 weeks full of encouragement...

Last night I completed my final run of the 5k challenge. Feeling great (sore kne...

Cornishruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Where to go from Couch to 5K?

Have just finished the couch to 5K and am now just repeating week 9 each time. Does anyone have any suggestions where to go from week 9? Is there a similar app...

Have just finished the couch to 5K and am now just repeating week 9 each time. D...

AmyQ

•4 years ago

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Laura says I've Graduated!!! W9R3 done.

This is amazing! Where ever you are in this program just trust the 'witchery pokery' i have gone from "no Laura I can't run for 60s" to 30 mins 3x a week!...

This is amazing! Where ever you are in this program just trust the 'witchery po...

Acedimon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Week 6 run 1 - quite amazed I’ve got this far.... but doesn’t seem to be getting much easier. Though have lost a couple of pounds. And maybe that was just...

Week 6 run 1 - quite amazed I’ve got this far.... but doesn’t seem to be getting...

Libster70

•4 years ago

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W8 R2 drizzling 🌧 rain

My second ever run in the rain. Not so bad! More urgent issue: I am running out of path. I will need to consider starting another loop. At the moment I don’t...

My second ever run in the rain. Not so bad! More urgent issue: I am running out ...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

I’m doing my week 1 run 1 today. Been procrastinating. Or weeks. Got my new AirPods and a free train vest for my phone. Any tips have people managed without...

I’m doing my week 1 run 1 today. Been procrastinating. Or weeks. Got my new AirP...

BabaG

•4 years ago

9 Replies

COMPLETE 😀

What a journey it has been

D1311

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 4 run 3

After a shocking run 1 this week I’m happy to say I’ve finished week 4!! So happy - any tips for week 5?

After a shocking run 1 this week I’m happy to say I’ve finished week 4!! So happ...

Sjrogers

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Motivated

Up at 5am despite not really feeling like going but so glad I did. Strava had abit of a blip and trying to sort it out whilst running with no glasses on wasnt...

Up at 5am despite not really feeling like going but so glad I did. Strava had ab...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

The Knee knows best

Bit disappointed as I wanted to do W7R3 this morning but I need to listen to my right knee and I think it needs an extra rest day. I have run every other day...

Bit disappointed as I wanted to do W7R3 this morning but I need to listen to my ...

Mhjogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Holy Moly 🎉🎉🎉I did it ! 🏃‍♀️🐌🏃‍♀️

It says I’m a runner!(bring on the gin ! I deserve it🤪🤪) Well W6R3 DONE ! Can’t believe it☺️☺️☺️Magic is at work again 🤩🏃‍♀️🤩 I’ve gone from 6 weeks ago...

It says I’m a runner!(bring on the gin ! I deserve it🤪🤪) Well W6R3 DONE ! Can’...

SaltdeanSizzler

•4 years ago

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Final week!

So, once again I never thought I'd get this far. But I have done the first run of week 9 and I am so proud of myself for running for 30 minutes. I tried a...

So, once again I never thought I'd get this far. But I have done the first run o...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W9R1 Running for my Son.

Couldn’t do it yesterday

Consolidation run 3 and 1st in the rain!

Follow on app?

Seeking advice

Wk1 run 2

WEEK 8 DONE AND DUSTED🏃‍♀️⭐

Dont know what to do!

W9R3

What Nest

On week 3!

Leaving too much gap between runs?

Week2 day 2. Recovery walks feel better

W9R2 and my body hurts

Week 3 Run 2

Week 3 Run 1

An uneventful consolidation run

Week 8 all done ✅ one week to go!! 🙌🏃🏼‍♀️

Graduated

Where to go from Couch to 5K?

Laura says I've Graduated!!! W9R3 done.

Week 6 Run 1

W8 R2 drizzling 🌧 rain

Week 1 run 1

COMPLETE 😀

Week 4 run 3

Motivated

The Knee knows best

Holy Moly 🎉🎉🎉I did it ! 🏃‍♀️🐌🏃‍♀️

Final week!

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