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Week 7 Run 3 - broke all the rules and did it anyway!

Had a bit of a glitch this week, after running regularly with one or two days rest, this week I have had 4 days off running, and had a couple of glasses of...

Had a bit of a glitch this week, after running regularly with one or two days re...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Chuffed!

I have had to rest for the last 7 weeks because of a stress fracture (Dr. Google) and have an undiagnosed back problem so I took the plunge today and started...

I have had to rest for the last 7 weeks because of a stress fracture (Dr. Google...

Sfb061

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Completed 👍

Just completed W6R3, 25 minutes non stop running. Went well. Didn’t miss the intervals. Feeling great! Michael Johnson tells me I’m now officially a runner!...

Just completed W6R3, 25 minutes non stop running. Went well. Didn’t miss the int...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nike Run Club?

So the time has come to maybe leave Michael at home in bed and go it alone... he has seen me through some tough times, but also some absolute highs!! I’ve...

So the time has come to maybe leave Michael at home in bed and go it alone... he...

OldSpeckledHen

•4 years ago

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What’s an average 5K time?

Hello, Having completed couch to 5K I’m interested to know how long an “average” 5K actually is? The distance is not an issue for me, but my average is...

Hello, Having completed couch to 5K I’m interested to know how long an “average...

Ellesbelles85

Graduate•4 years ago

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🤷‍♀️ confused

So I have completed wk 9 run three and I have a few queries I have never actually ran 5k because the warm up walk and cool down walk aren’t included ? Why are...

So I have completed wk 9 run three and I have a few queries I have never actuall...

Brambo

•4 years ago

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Cows and consolidation 🐄🤣

Had to abandon a new route today when a dog owner let their dog run around after the cows on the Moor which led to cows stampeding and chasing the dog....

Had to abandon a new route today when a dog owner let their dog run around after...

Eveb1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Some advice please

Hi all, I was about to start week 8 when I suddenly had a problem with my calf muscle. Three weeks later I feel I’m ready to start again, do you think I...

Hi all, I was about to start week 8 when I suddenly had a problem with my calf m...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W7 R2

W7 R2 Done Back of my legs sore again. I forgot to do stretching before I started. I’m going to be sore tomorrow. I recorded on strava just my 25 min run only...

W7 R2 Done Back of my legs sore again. I forgot to do stretching before I start...

Piper5k

Graduate•4 years ago

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Podcast to help with motivation etc after cto5k.

Four runs away from completing the program. Does anyone have suggestions for a good ongoing support podcast to replace cto5k? I am going to miss Sanjeev Kohli...

Four runs away from completing the program. Does anyone have suggestions for a g...

Jim_Gray

Graduate•4 years ago

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3rd consolidation run

Hi Today finished 2nd 5K run in 39.5mins , 2 mins less than last run ! Rain helped staying cool , mediocre start , faster middle mile and last mile slower !...

Hi Today finished 2nd 5K run in 39.5mins , 2 mins less than last run ! Rain hel...

Hideaway3

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 done! 😃

Had a lovely run this afternoon, ran a bit longer than the 28 minutes and felt great. I just seemed to zone out and then all of a sudden Laura told me to slow...

Had a lovely run this afternoon, ran a bit longer than the 28 minutes and felt g...

Cockneymick

Graduate•4 years ago

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1 more run to go!

So I completed W9 R2 this morning. After a tough run a couple of days ago, I ran my fastest 2 miles this morning, which I’m delighted with! I’ve decided that...

So I completed W9 R2 this morning. After a tough run a couple of days ago, I ran...

ml02ljd

•4 years ago

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Week6run3

Just done it, 25 minutes, 3 weeks ago I was dreading running for 3 minutes, now I think, come on just 5 mins left it’s nothing, what a massive difference 😁👍🏃

Just done it, 25 minutes, 3 weeks ago I was dreading running for 3 minutes, now ...

Cheeky450

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3/ Run 2

Hi, New here.. I did my run 2 today and 3 is now planned for Tuesday... however I was looking ahead for week 4 and feeling a bit daunted about the prospect of...

Hi, New here.. I did my run 2 today and 3 is now planned for Tuesday... however...

Rebelou

Graduate•4 years ago

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We did it! Week 9 run 3 done and dusted!

I am so lucky to have done this program with my husband and daughter- it has been great fun and we have laughed while we ached! Our run today was 5.2 km- we...

I am so lucky to have done this program with my husband and daughter- it has bee...

ADS34

Graduate•4 years ago

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I did it!!

Finished it week 9 run 3 and pushed myself to do the distance, finished 5k in 41 minutes. Can't believe it. I would never have done this without couch to 5k....

Finished it week 9 run 3 and pushed myself to do the distance, finished 5k in 41...

FlyKEW

Graduate•4 years ago

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W7R1

Happy to report I have completed W7R1 :) I make sure I stretch before and after (long term back issues so need to) But oh my legs right now my calves and the...

Happy to report I have completed W7R1 :) I make sure I stretch before and after...

Krazycatlady

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9r3

One more run to do tomorrow and I'll be done hopefully !! I saw the thing on here about Japanese slow jogging and watched the video and got the book. I really...

One more run to do tomorrow and I'll be done hopefully !! I saw the thing on her...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W5 R1 done

I am soooo pleased to have got through my first run of Week 5. After having to restart the programme when I got sever runners knee in both knees I never...

I am soooo pleased to have got through my first run of Week 5. After having to r...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Wow 😲 Made it to 5.4K in 30 mins! Chuffed to bits!!! What’s next?

Finished and consolidated my 5k runs, 4 more since completion, I am absolutely chuffed to bits!!! Wow, I would have never thought that to be possible 😂😂 So...

Finished and consolidated my 5k runs, 4 more since completion, I am absolutely c...

Pentlands

Graduate•4 years ago

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Goodbye Week8

Well here we are facing the last week of the challenge. Now confident with my pace and knowing I should have something in reserve for the last 5mins, I can...

Well here we are facing the last week of the challenge. Now confident with my pa...

Guru10

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 4 complete, and no more aches!

I don't want to tempt fate but by the end of week four I was starting to feel comfortable running and the aches I previously had have finally started to ease....

I don't want to tempt fate but by the end of week four I was starting to feel co...

Melanie591

•4 years ago

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My first hour long run (+ what do I need to do now?)

I graduated C25K last month and today I did a very slow non-stop run for 60 minutes! Because I still crave structure, I've been using the Nike Run Club...

I graduated C25K last month and today I did a very slow non-stop run for 60 minu...

dorarunning

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finished!

I did it 🏃‍♀️✅ It wasn’t easy, but it’s worth it. That’s all I have to say haha. Knackered.

I did it 🏃‍♀️✅ It wasn’t easy, but it’s worth it. That’s all I have to say haha...

Allie22

Graduate•4 years ago

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Reflecting on week 7

I dont know if it's just me, but week 7 was the first time I haven't felt like the runs were a battle the whole way through. Sure I would have moments where...

I dont know if it's just me, but week 7 was the first time I haven't felt like t...

AliceInThePalace

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 Done ! - took advice, went slowly

Just completed run 3 of week 1. I have taken the advice I have received on this forum and went slowly on each of these runs. I no longer feel the need to out...

Just completed run 3 of week 1. I have taken the advice I have received on this ...

MoverDoer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 run 3 done

Well day later than planned but good run today.. Will vary route next week for week 2 me thinks.. Or go somewhere other than locally to do it.. As in somewhere...

Well day later than planned but good run today.. Will vary route next week for w...

Driver82

•4 years ago

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Progressing after graduation

So I have now done my last run (yay!) of the programme. I ran 5k - as I really wanted to have one under my belt - but used 46min. I am now thinking about how...

So I have now done my last run (yay!) of the programme. I ran 5k - as I really w...

Ellaella1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Feeling Proud :D

Today I officially became a runner. I managed the week 6, run 3 of 25 minutes without stopping. I never thought I would become a runner at age 56. Really...

Today I officially became a runner. I managed the week 6, run 3 of 25 minutes wi...

Shrop2Drop

•4 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 7 Run 3 - broke all the rules and did it anyway!

Chuffed!

Week 6 Completed 👍

Nike Run Club?

What’s an average 5K time?

🤷‍♀️ confused

Cows and consolidation 🐄🤣

Some advice please

W7 R2

Podcast to help with motivation etc after cto5k.

3rd consolidation run

Week 8 run 1 done! 😃

1 more run to go!

Week6run3

Week 3/ Run 2

We did it! Week 9 run 3 done and dusted!

I did it!!

W7R1

W9r3

W5 R1 done

Wow 😲 Made it to 5.4K in 30 mins! Chuffed to bits!!! What’s next?

Goodbye Week8

Wk 4 complete, and no more aches!

My first hour long run (+ what do I need to do now?)

Finished!

Reflecting on week 7

Week 1 Done ! - took advice, went slowly

Week 1 run 3 done

Progressing after graduation

Feeling Proud :D

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