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W4R3 - Struggling knees - help!

I was really motivated for this run and managed to get through the whole thing, which obviously in itself is a celebration as I’m so excited for week 5!...

I was really motivated for this run and managed to get through the whole thing, ...

packersruns

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 2 Run 2 Done

People probably think that I'm mad or narcissistic, or both, keep posting up the runs I'm doing, I'm not, I keeping a kind of run diary that may help others...

People probably think that I'm mad or narcissistic, or both, keep posting up the...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

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I’ve done it.

In the drizzle this morning I completed W9 run 3. I turned 72 in week 5 and have always loathed the thought of running never mind actually doing it. This...

In the drizzle this morning I completed W9 run 3. I turned 72 in week 5 and hav...

Chris274

Graduate•4 years ago

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Heavy swollen legs - week 4

I have just started week 4, although I am enjoying it I find I am struggling later on in the day with really heavy swollen legs, I’m wondering if it’s the...

I have just started week 4, although I am enjoying it I find I am struggling lat...

Claireabella79

•4 years ago

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One run left 😀

Yay, I can’t believe I’m nearly there! Just 1 run left on Saturday. I’m 67 and the last 8/9 weeks have been hard but very rewarding. I aim to run twice a week...

Yay, I can’t believe I’m nearly there! Just 1 run left on Saturday. I’m 67 and t...

AnnieW66

•4 years ago

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I’ve done it !!! W9 r3 so chuffed

I’ve managed to finish the programme in my quickest time with a damaged ankle (9 minutes of walking 30 minutes of jogging). Will have to take a break now due...

I’ve managed to finish the programme in my quickest time with a damaged ankle (9...

Nickray47

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 Done !

I really wanted to turn over and go back to sleep at 5.30 but made myself get up. My mantra was you can do it it’s only 3 minutes more. My field support...

I really wanted to turn over and go back to sleep at 5.30 but made myself get up...

CaptFrey

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

First run this morning , question for the community !

My first couch to 5k run this morning , I set the alarm for 5am, was out by 5.15, not done any running since year 11 at school in 1992, but I’ve taken my first...

My first couch to 5k run this morning , I set the alarm for 5am, was out by 5.15...

One_watt

•4 years ago

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I’ve finally dunnit W9R3

This has taken me a while longer than the 8 weeks as I kept stopping and starting but I got there 👍. I have to say these last 3 runs have been the hardest...

This has taken me a while longer than the 8 weeks as I kept stopping and startin...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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5k - 10k

Hi I finished the c25k programme yesterday. I now want to reach 10k and was hoping if anyone knows an app similar to this that motivates you and tells you how...

Hi I finished the c25k programme yesterday. I now want to reach 10k and was hopi...

Triplecde187

•4 years ago

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Positive start to the day

So I was up and out the door at 5.15 this morning, much better than leaving it for after doing 7.30-6pm shift at work today. Although i am a slow runner I...

So I was up and out the door at 5.15 this morning, much better than leaving it f...

Lara1972

Graduate•4 years ago

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Start again....?

Help I’m stuck ☹️ I started C25K at the beginning of April and completed up to and including W6R2 after a few hiatuses. However I now haven’t run for just over...

Help I’m stuck ☹️ I started C25K at the beginning of April and completed up to a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Morning. Up early and ran week 8 run 1. I have been a little negative after my last hard run. Also very difficult being back at work. Decided today to push...

Morning. Up early and ran week 8 run 1. I have been a little negative after my ...

Rinky1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5.3 - doubts EDIT- I DID IT!!! 😀😀😀

Thankyou so much to everyone who replied and gave me motivation and advice. I feels elated!! I slowed the pace, turned up the volume, and kept telling myself...

Thankyou so much to everyone who replied and gave me motivation and advice. I f...

Janef2f

•4 years ago

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Graduated this evening!

Ran my third 30min run this evening - not quite reaching 5k yet (4.6k in 30 mins) but considering the 25 degree heat, I think on a cooler day I will do 5k in...

Ran my third 30min run this evening - not quite reaching 5k yet (4.6k in 30 mins...

dobrerun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk4R2 done

Really happy with that run. Ran very slowly. Slower than last time out. Better posture. Breathing much better. Feel more comfortable running now. Embraced my...

Really happy with that run. Ran very slowly. Slower than last time out. Better p...

Hidden

•4 years ago

1 Reply

What is the real distance you are running?

Ok this question is probably more towards people who are on Week 8 and week 9 or infact anyone!!! . So you are now at the point where you are running 28...

Ok this question is probably more towards people who are on Week 8 and week 9 or...

julesrosamund

•4 years ago

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Any tips to overcome brick wall of week 6?

Very proud to have reached week 6. But I am finding it really challenging, more so than any other week. Anyone got any tips?

Very proud to have reached week 6. But I am finding it really challenging, more ...

Laddef1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sound the W5R3 klaxon!

This programme is nothing short of miraculous. I never thought I would be able to run for 20 mins continuously, let alone enjoy it, and yet it’s just happened...

This programme is nothing short of miraculous. I never thought I would be able t...

Purple_pigeon

•4 years ago

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I’ve never run 5k in my life!

I am on with doing the Couch to 5k, today I have done Week 4 Run 1 and I struggled, having to stop for breath during the last run. Should I complete the run...

I am on with doing the Couch to 5k, today I have done Week 4 Run 1 and I struggl...

LVLady

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Wk 9 completed 👍

Completed wk 9. How don I get a badge? Thanks Bev

Bridget12345

Graduate•4 years ago

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Footwear advice

I’m currently on week 3 (amazed how much I’m enjoying it so far) to keep me motivated and encouraged my hubby has suggested I treat myself to some new...

I’m currently on week 3 (amazed how much I’m enjoying it so far) to keep me moti...

Foxyblue

•4 years ago

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Meh!

7.2 did not feel that one bit 😐. I can only think it’s cause of the heat and how it effects my hay fever. Felt it on my chest the entire run. The first time...

7.2 did not feel that one bit 😐. I can only think it’s cause of the heat and ho...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK 5 run 3 ✅🏃‍♀️🥳🎉

Well I did it, in the bag !! So pleased. It did feel like the longest 20 mins ever !! I I just kept going and Laura lets you know when you have 2 mins...

Well I did it, in the bag !! So pleased. It did feel like the longest 20 mins ev...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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Confused about foot strike

Hi everyone! I have been enjoying my C25k sessions and just completed week 6 run 2. However since learning about the different types of foot strike I’ve been...

Hi everyone! I have been enjoying my C25k sessions and just completed week 6 run...

messthezombie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation R3 ✅

Run 🏃‍♀️ done. Starting to get use to 30 minutes run now.

SandraY1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - Done!

I've been plodding away with couch to 5k (plodding definitely being the operative word with my speed 😂) knowing this 20 minute run was nearing ever closer....

I've been plodding away with couch to 5k (plodding definitely being the operativ...

StumblingPixie

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - run 3

I had a great run tonight. I took my middle son who is 19 and he was such a supportive partner. He stayed with me for the warmup and first minute, then did...

I had a great run tonight. I took my middle son who is 19 and he was such a sup...

Runner_P

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk5r2 completed.

Felt good tonight. I am mentally ready for the 20 minute run next. I’m still getting tight calves but with my warm up and stretches and foam roller it gets...

Felt good tonight. I am mentally ready for the 20 minute run next. I’m still get...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

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Anybody gets neck pain after running?

I have been running twice a week or so for over 5 years and I love the freedom and the stress relief feeling you get during and after running. But I have...

I have been running twice a week or so for over 5 years and I love the freedom a...

Verovero

Graduate•4 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

W4R3 - Struggling knees - help!

Week 2 Run 2 Done

I’ve done it.

Heavy swollen legs - week 4

One run left 😀

I’ve done it !!! W9 r3 so chuffed

Week 8 run 1 Done !

First run this morning , question for the community !

I’ve finally dunnit W9R3

5k - 10k

Positive start to the day

Start again....?

Week 8 run 1

Wk5.3 - doubts EDIT- I DID IT!!! 😀😀😀

Graduated this evening!

Wk4R2 done

What is the real distance you are running?

Any tips to overcome brick wall of week 6?

Sound the W5R3 klaxon!

I’ve never run 5k in my life!

Wk 9 completed 👍

Footwear advice

Meh!

WK 5 run 3 ✅🏃‍♀️🥳🎉

Confused about foot strike

Consolidation R3 ✅

Week 5 Run 3 - Done!

Week 1 - run 3

Wk5r2 completed.

Anybody gets neck pain after running?

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