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Week 5 on Saturday (or Sunday)

Meeting my mate at his home brought forward to tomorrow, thanks Boris. My mate is a fabulous cook and we may have a few vinos and a sweet sherry for the...

Meeting my mate at his home brought forward to tomorrow, thanks Boris. My mate ...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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Motivational Music

Very new, week 2 run 2 done so far but wanted to ask, can I play music while having the coach speaking over the top?

Very new, week 2 run 2 done so far but wanted to ask, can I play music while hav...

AutumnWolf

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pap17 still going here

Today was maintenance day was out did think I was going to get wet but didn’t happen other than sweat from the waterproofs. I increased the distance tonight to...

Today was maintenance day was out did think I was going to get wet but didn’t ha...

Papillon17

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R2... almost there 😁 🏃‍♀️🏁

Having left more than a day between runs due to work and to rest my knee, I returned to the site of W9R1, it being flat, so as not to test my knee too hard. It...

Having left more than a day between runs due to work and to rest my knee, I retu...

MinnieMoo55

Graduate•4 years ago

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12 weeks and crossed 5k

Yay! On my 11th consolidation run crossed the 5k marker (5.5k!!). Simply turned off Laura (first time ever), covered my watch and set off to cover a route...

Yay! On my 11th consolidation run crossed the 5k marker (5.5k!!). Simply turned ...

Brookjogger

Graduate•4 years ago

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Tips for starting long runs

Coming into the last run of week 6 and it’s all long runs now with no rest. Will I be able to cope?? I’m nervous any tips?

Coming into the last run of week 6 and it’s all long runs now with no rest. Will...

BradStar89

•4 years ago

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Time inaccuracies

Is anyone else having problems with the app? The timings given are very inaccurate. The five minute warmup was less than four minutes, the 90 second walk was...

Is anyone else having problems with the app? The timings given are very inaccura...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Holy cramp

Tonight I felt good running, but on the cool down walk I started hobbling a bit... and when I got in I could barely sit still because my quads, hamstrings and...

Tonight I felt good running, but on the cool down walk I started hobbling a bit....

Helm108

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

Beginner

Hi all, I'm new to this group, I've just completed 1, any tips or advice for the coming 8 weeks would be appreciated 😊

Hi all, I'm new to this group, I've just completed 1, any tips or advice for the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Hi there, I am new in this community. I need help downloading this app to my phone.

I started this program on Wednesday 14th October. First time I used the Couch to 5k NHS link directly to my phone, but this is going to drain my data. I do...

I started this program on Wednesday 14th October. First time I used the Couch t...

Thai-Chi

•4 years ago

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New Runner (but using the term loosely!)

I’ve amazed myself... I’m on Wk9R2 but finding it hard to keep motivated. Cold rainy dark mornings in Scotland don’t make things easy.... my 54 year old body...

I’ve amazed myself... I’m on Wk9R2 but finding it hard to keep motivated. Cold ...

EShaw

•4 years ago

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Travelling further

I graduated last week and we’ve come away to Center Parcs this week - I’m repeating week 9 for a few weeks to see if I can up my pace and travelling a bit...

I graduated last week and we’ve come away to Center Parcs this week - I’m repeat...

JEGS

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4

Just started week 4 and got through it better than I expected, felt really good after it. Can anyone recommend a good make of running trainers.

Just started week 4 and got through it better than I expected, felt really good ...

CB1755

•4 years ago

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Week Six, Run Two

Well that was the final interval run of this program. It's definitely now more mind over matter - my body can do it, just got to ignore my inner gremlins...

Well that was the final interval run of this program. It's definitely now more m...

mummybowles

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6 R1 note to self

So I completed the W6 R1 this afternoon but to be honest I found it more difficult than the landmark 20 minute run from W5. By the time I was starting the...

So I completed the W6 R1 this afternoon but to be honest I found it more difficu...

mg1011

Graduate•4 years ago

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CR7--Arthritis flare up, but ran anyway

So it became obvious yesterday why my hips were aching all the way round on Tuesday I'm experiencing a bit an arthritis flare up and yesterday I had to leave...

So it became obvious yesterday why my hips were aching all the way round on Tues...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1, Day 1

I joined in August but I didn’t attempt my first run until today. Up until now I have just been going for daily walks. Week 1, Day 1 went better than I had...

I joined in August but I didn’t attempt my first run until today. Up until now I...

Arty-lady

•4 years ago

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June Graduate, lost my mojo for a while, just did my PB time on a (not) Parkrun

I've not posted for a while, and wondered how my fellow June graduates are doing. There are lots of posts from people who have gone on to greater things,...

I've not posted for a while, and wondered how my fellow June graduates are doing...

Newbie59

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not Enough Gadge

So, as mentioned previously, this is my third time around this revolving door. Inside is warmly lit, the sound of an angelic choir is softly reverberating...

So, as mentioned previously, this is my third time around this revolving door. I...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

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W2R3 doneeeee

I wonder what is next :)))) Who's with me?

Paulabia

•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 1! Does everyone track their pace at this stage?

Hi all! Full of energy today. Last night i completed my first 30 minute run, i will definitely stick to evening runs as i find them doable and enjoyable...

Hi all! Full of energy today. Last night i completed my first 30 minute run, i w...

Enjoyingthis

Graduate•4 years ago

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Knee injury took me back to week1 1st run with caution 🥁

Well after reaching my 3rd week 2nd run I had noticed some tightening in my left knee.. I had bought new trainers and started treadmill on a slight incline...

Well after reaching my 3rd week 2nd run I had noticed some tightening in my left...

TATS_67

•4 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1 Done!!! Phew!

Wow! Just done W9R1! Had done W8R3 a few more times just to be sure I could do it. I am so proud of myself and a huge thank you to my ‘coach’ Sarah Millican...

Wow! Just done W9R1! Had done W8R3 a few more times just to be sure I could do i...

Vonni12

•4 years ago

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Having to stop programme as too much pain ... start week 4

Deflated having to stop at week 4 .. knee pain. Just about to start week 4 but have had to stop altogether and seek physio advice and reassess. Knee pain...

Deflated having to stop at week 4 .. knee pain. Just about to start week 4 but h...

Gerri9237

•4 years ago

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I think I've done myself a mischief...

I have been so looking forward to my final run of C25K, it falls on a Saturday so I will have time drive to a bigger, better park and have a much longed for...

I have been so looking forward to my final run of C25K, it falls on a Saturday s...

magenta_sparkles

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Fourth Consolidation Run

I tried to run yesterday, got to 5 minutes and decided I wasn't quite in the mindset and knew I'd feel better in the morning. So I promptly stopped at Gail's...

I tried to run yesterday, got to 5 minutes and decided I wasn't quite in the min...

Dodgylungs

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5r3 done! How far can I go, I wonder?

I'm so pleased, did my W5r3, yesterday! I ran quite slow as I felt I maybe wouldn't last otherwise. Two established runners ran with me and that helped. I'm an...

I'm so pleased, did my W5r3, yesterday! I ran quite slow as I felt I maybe would...

Raisemeup

Graduate•4 years ago

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Woohoo I have done it

Decided this morning I could do a 7k. Went out a little later than normal which meant I didn’t have to avoid the slugs and snails 🐌. Steady run and decided...

Decided this morning I could do a 7k. Went out a little later than normal which ...

TotalNewbie1

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

50 miles of running in November for Dementia UK

Hi All I have signed up to do this challenge as a way of keeping myself going after I complete C25K (only got the 3 runs of Wk9 to do!). However, as I doubt...

Hi All I have signed up to do this challenge as a way of keeping myself going af...

CatsRun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Nike running

If you're looking for more guided/coached runs, I would recommend downloading the Nike running app. It's free!

If you're looking for more guided/coached runs, I would recommend downloading ...

Iago99

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Week 5 on Saturday (or Sunday)

Motivational Music

Pap17 still going here

W9R2... almost there 😁 🏃‍♀️🏁

12 weeks and crossed 5k

Tips for starting long runs

Time inaccuracies

Holy cramp

Beginner

Hi there, I am new in this community. I need help downloading this app to my phone.

New Runner (but using the term loosely!)

Travelling further

Week 4

Week Six, Run Two

W6 R1 note to self

CR7--Arthritis flare up, but ran anyway

Week 1, Day 1

June Graduate, lost my mojo for a while, just did my PB time on a (not) Parkrun

Not Enough Gadge

W2R3 doneeeee

Week 9 run 1! Does everyone track their pace at this stage?

Knee injury took me back to week1 1st run with caution 🥁

Week 9 Run 1 Done!!! Phew!

Having to stop programme as too much pain ... start week 4

I think I've done myself a mischief...

Fourth Consolidation Run

W5r3 done! How far can I go, I wonder?

Woohoo I have done it

50 miles of running in November for Dementia UK

Nike running

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