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Wk5 run 1 in the morning. Sleepless in the Highlands 😂💤

So I’m new here, first post as I didn’t think I’d last long, but here we are . Wk5 in the morning and the 💤 are elusive , not sure why I feel so nervous but...

So I’m new here, first post as I didn’t think I’d last long, but here we are . W...

RacingintheStreet

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6!

Well week 6 wasn't such a nightmare as I had seen from other posts that this would be the last 2 runs with intervals. Coped with run 1 OK and on run 2 I...

Well week 6 wasn't such a nightmare as I had seen from other posts that this wo...

spongecat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Slow down to go faster !

I finally achieved 5k last Sunday !! And I started this program at the outset of lockdown. I was struggling with the frustration of the slow progress I was...

I finally achieved 5k last Sunday !! And I started this program at the outset o...

legzake

•4 years ago

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I completed C25K in January, then didn't run for a while. Started the process again in June to support a friend, managed much better and keeping up running....

I completed C25K in January, then didn't run for a while. Started the process a...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pre run snack / meal

Hi all, I’m intrigued. What do you guys have as your pre run eats? How long before your run do you eat? Matt

Hi all, I’m intrigued. What do you guys have as your pre run eats? How long be...

Run_Matty_Run

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 5k😁

Well i have done it!!! Consolidation run 3 and 5.1k in 43.16 at a pace of 8.25. It was wet, tackled an incline and altered route and I didnt fall over once🤣...

Well i have done it!!! Consolidation run 3 and 5.1k in 43.16 at a pace of 8.25. ...

Smile23

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk6R2

Finding it a lot harder this week than I have up til now. Taking things really slow but maybe need to change my route. I’ve been running in the same park up to...

Finding it a lot harder this week than I have up til now. Taking things really s...

Ruby69

Graduate•4 years ago

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Did it 🎉 couldn’t have done it alone

Graduated this morning - 4K in 30 minutes - so chuffed. But I want to thank all those who encouraged me to have a go when I first posted here and wondered...

Graduated this morning - 4K in 30 minutes - so chuffed. But I want to thank all...

JackyGT

•4 years ago

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🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 4 4th - 6th Sept 2020🏃

This is a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the prolonged absence of...

This is a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended...

MontyMooDog

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woo hoo 5k acheived

set out in light rain with the dog and set a timer for 30 mins, just finished the warm up walk and the heavens opened oh well am out in it now let's get going...

set out in light rain with the dog and set a timer for 30 mins, just finished th...

Tipee

Graduate•4 years ago

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Deflated

This was my last consolidation run before starting Ju Ju's magic plan, I have been at work all day, got ready to go did not feel motivated but thought once I...

This was my last consolidation run before starting Ju Ju's magic plan, I have be...

Nicky2603

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 GRADUATION!!!!!!!

Fantastic news - the belly and I have completed the programme and have graduated. Yippeeee. Not only that we continued till 6K (well after the 30 minutes was...

Fantastic news - the belly and I have completed the programme and have graduated...

2muchtooyoung

Graduate•4 years ago

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Interesting

I saw this today, some runners were complaining about music playing when running, perhaps they should listen to classical music as recommended in this...

I saw this today, some runners were complaining about music playing when running...

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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W5R2 😢

Like I did it but I actually wanted to cry ! It was so hard like soooo hard ! I really can’t see me getting through r3 now it seems impossible 😢😢 oh but I...

Like I did it but I actually wanted to cry ! It was so hard like soooo hard ! I...

mezziejay

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated: my body can run for 30 min, now my mind needs to catch up

I graduated on 20th August and have been a bit inconsistent with my running since. The problem is not to get out and run (that comes always quite easy for me),...

I graduated on 20th August and have been a bit inconsistent with my running sinc...

Ballesta

Graduate•4 years ago

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Is there an app that I can use post couch to 5k that gives prompts as you run at all. Don’t want week 9 forever

Post couch to 5k app

Caz0601

Graduate•4 years ago

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A tale of perseverance

It has quite a while since I posted to C25K, so I thought i'd put some words down that hopefully may help when the motivation or mojo is lacking and self...

It has quite a while since I posted to C25K, so I thought i'd put some words dow...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Music on Youtube

My app is quiet during runs . Is there a chance I can play a YouTube motivational song while running. Would the voice of the trainer be heard in between?

My app is quiet during runs . Is there a chance I can play a YouTube motivationa...

Reddancer

•4 years ago

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WK6R3 done! And a question on heart rate

Given how surprisingly hard I found R1 and R2 this week, this morning’s R3 went surprisingly well. No, it wasn’t easy and I really had to use my head to...

Given how surprisingly hard I found R1 and R2 this week, this morning’s R3 went ...

RunNewForestRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R3 done ✅ but no Wow factor! ☹️

As this was going to be the first 25m run I thought I’d try and find a flatter running so decided to go to another local park slightly further away. What a...

As this was going to be the first 25m run I thought I’d try and find a flatter r...

Moomin63

Graduate•4 years ago

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Finally...

After only one run with much fitter daughter since June, for a variety of reasons, I finally managed to get out yesterday on a stunning day. Hardly anyone...

After only one run with much fitter daughter since June, for a variety of reason...

Leojon66

•4 years ago

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W5r1 Tightness in calf

I notice after last run a niggle in my calf did stretches this morning before run and after run also it seem more pronounced at present but I can walk fine...

I notice after last run a niggle in my calf did stretches this morning before ru...

QuiltC25K

•4 years ago

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W6 R1 repeat - Leg Pain

Was going well on the C25K, but had a couple of mishaps early on. Both IT band pulls (1 x left thigh, 1 x right thigh), which slowed down my progress. Just...

Was going well on the C25K, but had a couple of mishaps early on. Both IT band ...

Buster52

Graduate•4 years ago

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Lasted 1 week :-(

I started my Couch to 5k about a month ago, got through 1 week and then was diagnosed with a stomach complaint (blooming typical) I tried to continue but was...

I started my Couch to 5k about a month ago, got through 1 week and then was diag...

David-S

•4 years ago

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W5R2 - half way there!

I figured that once I got today's run out of the way that I am now officially half way through C25K! How awesome is that?! Such a beautiful morning and made...

I figured that once I got today's run out of the way that I am now officially ha...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Back to square one!

After a nasty ankle injury at wk6, I finally feel ready to start again. I haven’t been able to do anything but walk for months now so am dreading it 😢 So,...

After a nasty ankle injury at wk6, I finally feel ready to start again. I haven’...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Newbie

Hi all! I’ve just started Couch to 5K (after spending a lot of money on running gear during lockdown and not using it!) It’s great to see such a thriving...

Hi all! I’ve just started Couch to 5K (after spending a lot of money on running ...

SunkenTreasure

•4 years ago

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Another one down!

Well second run of week 2 done and dusted. Was a struggle this morning getting out of bed 😂 but quick chat with myself and a gentle push I got myself up and...

Well second run of week 2 done and dusted. Was a struggle this morning getting o...

Shar71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2

A other gap in runs for me, almost a week. I'm blaming the husband and kids being home 😁 tried not to let myself overthink it though, I stressed about it...

A other gap in runs for me, almost a week. I'm blaming the husband and kids bei...

Feltip

Graduate•4 years ago

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Well that was weird!

Didn't have a great night's sleep, kept waking up, no idea why?! Anyway, up and out early ('no point lying here, mornings won't be this light for much longer,...

Didn't have a great night's sleep, kept waking up, no idea why?! Anyway, up and...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

2 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2020

Wk5 run 1 in the morning. Sleepless in the Highlands 😂💤

Week 6!

Slow down to go faster !

What next.

Pre run snack / meal

First 5k😁

Wk6R2

Did it 🎉 couldn’t have done it alone

🏃MMD's Weekly Virtual 5K Run 4 4th - 6th Sept 2020🏃

Woo hoo 5k acheived

Deflated

W9R3 GRADUATION!!!!!!!

Interesting

W5R2 😢

Graduated: my body can run for 30 min, now my mind needs to catch up

Is there an app that I can use post couch to 5k that gives prompts as you run at all. Don’t want week 9 forever

A tale of perseverance

Music on Youtube

WK6R3 done! And a question on heart rate

W6R3 done ✅ but no Wow factor! ☹️

Finally...

W5r1 Tightness in calf

W6 R1 repeat - Leg Pain

Lasted 1 week :-(

W5R2 - half way there!

Back to square one!

Newbie

Another one down!

Week 7 Run 2

Well that was weird!

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