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Consolidation 21 - 6km!

Hello, you inspiring lot! So this is my first post since Consolidation Run 13 which took place on the 27th of September!! After completing a 5km on 29/09, I...

Hello, you inspiring lot! So this is my first post since Consolidation Run 13 wh...

Kish247

Graduate•4 years ago

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How does it work?

I am trying to figure out how the Couch to 5K works. Do I simply download the app and the app will guide me week by week? I've been starting to walk 20mins a...

I am trying to figure out how the Couch to 5K works. Do I simply download the ap...

Chu-by-gan

•4 years ago

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Hello

I'm still plodding, I really only watch here from the sidelines as I don't have anything inspiring to add , but joggling around the streets 3 times a week ,...

I'm still plodding, I really only watch here from the sidelines as I don't have...

jwillmac

Graduate•4 years ago

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W9R3 done at last!

Hi Just managed to get through my 30 min run - 4.3K so not too bad for a 59 year old guy who weighs 100K. I would like to keep this up so would be keen to know...

Hi Just managed to get through my 30 min run - 4.3K so not too bad for a 59 year...

Tonym182

Graduate•4 years ago

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Interesting Intervals 😁

Well that was different! Never done this before (well I guess since week 1 run 1) albeit a bit slower 😂 Set my watch for a workout of 60 second runs and 90...

Well that was different! Never done this before (well I guess since week 1 run 1...

Instructor57

Graduate•4 years ago

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completed wk9run3

Hello, now i have completed wk9run3 and ask can i have my graduate badge please. The programme has been great especially the encouragement from Laura and the...

Hello, now i have completed wk9run3 and ask can i have my graduate badge please....

windycastle

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Morning all! Arose nice and early this morning, out for about 05:30 and it was worth it a really lovely morning! Not too cold and no rain, brilliant autumn...

Morning all! Arose nice and early this morning, out for about 05:30 and it was w...

Jericho2332

Graduate•4 years ago

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Severe hip pain after Week9 R1

I’m new to this community and after taking up to C5K I’ve really got into it - but on my last week, first run I experienced some hip paid on my left side down...

I’m new to this community and after taking up to C5K I’ve really got into it - b...

Chisk

•4 years ago

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Tropical Friday ‘A Hot Run’

Decided to try the Nike Run Club ‘A Hot Run’ today. Wasn’t really that hot but there were some good tips from Coach Bennet to get the best from my runs over...

Decided to try the Nike Run Club ‘A Hot Run’ today. Wasn’t really that hot but t...

Bontobpat

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 4 - Run 2

The second run on week 4 done! I actually started off with a lot more pace than usual so the last run was a bit achey on the calves but I felt good throughout....

The second run on week 4 done! I actually started off with a lot more pace than ...

pr0fess0r

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done

The first 2 minutes were fine. The last two minutes were great. In between was slllloooooowwww. I did less than 2.3 km in 20 minutes, so as Master Shifu says...

The first 2 minutes were fine. The last two minutes were great. In between was s...

Rennur

Graduate•4 years ago

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First run in the dark - interesting....

Just back from my first properly dark run and I thought I'd share my experience. I live in a tiny village with no street lights so am very used to walking in...

Just back from my first properly dark run and I thought I'd share my experience....

GardenGnome12

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Done

Sharing the early morning with some rowers. Whatever else this exercise lark has given me it has provided a greater appreciation for the dawn and the seasons,...

Sharing the early morning with some rowers. Whatever else this exercise lark has...

B1GK9

Graduate•4 years ago

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Niggly knees and a walking remedy

Ran on Tuesday and it was uneventful except for the fact that I achieved my fastest pace for a 4K - pretty exciting for me personally but still daft slow....

Ran on Tuesday and it was uneventful except for the fact that I achieved my fast...

JetsNanna

Graduate•4 years ago

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5 day break but did 6 km today

Its not been the best week, nor the worst either. The arthritis flare up has really knocked the stuffing out of me and the weather has been miserable. I can...

Its not been the best week, nor the worst either. The arthritis flare up has re...

Bogshuffler

Graduate•4 years ago

1 Reply

First post C25K run. Rubbish.

After a four day break I got our tonight and basically attempted W9 again with MJ doing the cheerleading. After 10 minutes I felt more energetic and fresher...

After a four day break I got our tonight and basically attempted W9 again with M...

FlyByMe99

Graduate•4 years ago

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A Muddy 4k In My New Trail Shoes - A Tough One, is 10k really doable?

Well, I have certainly christened my new shoes! They arrived this morning and they went on immediately and I was walking around the house all morning in......

Well, I have certainly christened my new shoes! They arrived this morning and t...

Birdlady64

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second Consolidation Run

Been desperate to get out for this, Mum had the children so I escaped 👍 extended my circular route so will stay with this one for a bit (although now a few...

Been desperate to get out for this, Mum had the children so I escaped 👍 extende...

Tendance

•4 years ago

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just going into wk 3....

Hi - I am a 68 and just retired - never ran before in my life but wanted to challenge myself. I started the programme a few weeks ago - hurt my ankle and...

Hi - I am a 68 and just retired - never ran before in my life but wanted to chal...

Gentleplum

•4 years ago

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I can't believe I'm writing this!! W6R3 complete.

I - Me - shuffled for the whole 25 minutes. The running commentary in my head: 5 minutes - ok we're doing OK. Come on you ran 10 minutes 2 days ago. 12.5...

I - Me - shuffled for the whole 25 minutes. The running commentary in my head: ...

shuffleido

Graduate•4 years ago

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My first 5k thanks to slow running and the Power of Porridge

Another consolidation run, and today everything suddenly seemed easier and wonderful when I got to the 35 minute point where I usually stop, so I kept going...

Another consolidation run, and today everything suddenly seemed easier and wonde...

Kashara

Graduate•4 years ago

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Officially a runner

Week 6 run 3 - smashed it, loved it. After nearly a week with no running due to work, i was a bit apprehensive about this one. Probably my best run yet - even...

Week 6 run 3 - smashed it, loved it. After nearly a week with no running due to ...

Leo90

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Help please

I have completed the couch to 5 k but have now not been out for a run in a month. How do I get bk into it?

I have completed the couch to 5 k but have now not been out for a run in a month...

AlexPoll

•4 years ago

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W6R2 DONE! But ...

So I had work at 6am until 10am, so I’ve been up since 5am ... when I came home, I knew that I had to go running at some point. I hadn’t eaten anything since...

So I had work at 6am until 10am, so I’ve been up since 5am ... when I came home,...

georgialsleak

•4 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - A run of two halves

After leaving an extra day between runs because of torrential rain here yesterday, I headed out on my second run of week 8 this morning just before 10am -...

After leaving an extra day between runs because of torrential rain here yesterda...

LauraRuns

Graduate•4 years ago

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🎼 And I ran, I ran so far awaayy..!

Yep, me and A Flock of Seagulls did it on Week 8 Run 2 of "80's week" this morning 😃 80's tunes on point and provided some great running motivation!! I can...

Yep, me and A Flock of Seagulls did it on Week 8 Run 2 of "80's week" this morni...

Runforurlife

Graduate•4 years ago

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Given up.

During lockdown I completed Couch to 5k. Then I ran three times a week reducing my 5k time to 32:30. Not bad for a 73 year old. However did I feel good...

During lockdown I completed Couch to 5k. Then I ran three times a week reducing ...

coverhill

•4 years ago

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Consolidation run no 2 😊

So first the good news. My pace today was 7:21km which is 40 seconds faster than my last run 🏃‍♀️ 😳. Smashed it!! Forget about not dressing for the cold...

So first the good news. My pace today was 7:21km which is 40 seconds faster than...

Angie09

Graduate•4 years ago

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R2W6 in training....

It was a struggle and I find it hard to believe that I ran for 20 mins a few days ago - 2 x 10 seemed tough, but I had played 5-a-sidefootball on my 'rest' day...

It was a struggle and I find it hard to believe that I ran for 20 mins a few day...

Rodstar

•4 years ago

1 Reply

He's only gone and bloody done it!

What d'ya reckon to that then? Last year vs. yesterday. No more am I zipping along leaving vortices in my wake, with a sonic pop. No longer am I weaving...

What d'ya reckon to that then? Last year vs. yesterday. No more am I zipping alo...

PaulS83

•4 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2020

Consolidation 21 - 6km!

How does it work?

Hello

W9R3 done at last!

Interesting Intervals 😁

completed wk9run3

Week 9 run 2

Severe hip pain after Week9 R1

Tropical Friday ‘A Hot Run’

Week 4 - Run 2

Week 5 Run 3 done

First run in the dark - interesting....

Week 6 Done

Niggly knees and a walking remedy

5 day break but did 6 km today

First post C25K run. Rubbish.

A Muddy 4k In My New Trail Shoes - A Tough One, is 10k really doable?

Second Consolidation Run

just going into wk 3....

I can't believe I'm writing this!! W6R3 complete.

My first 5k thanks to slow running and the Power of Porridge

Officially a runner

Help please

W6R2 DONE! But ...

Week 8 Run 2 - A run of two halves

🎼 And I ran, I ran so far awaayy..!

Given up.

Consolidation run no 2 😊

R2W6 in training....

He's only gone and bloody done it!

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