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Finished week 5 🎉🎉

It was tough but I have done it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Izmir35

•4 years ago

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Cracked It

No not an ankle. Week 9 run 3 completed. Been really fortunate with injuries and have done it without any breaks in the schedule. All the fellow runners...

No not an ankle. Week 9 run 3 completed. Been really fortunate with injuries and...

Morethanjustastrole

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cracked It!

No not an ankle. Week 9 run 3 completed. Been really fortunate with injuries and have done it without any breaks in the schedule. All the fellow runners...

No not an ankle. Week 9 run 3 completed. Been really fortunate with injuries and...

Morethanjustastrole

Graduate•4 years ago

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Not hitting the distance

I’ve just done the first run of week 9, and ran for the full 30 minutes but I’m still not getting to 5k. I’m only 5’2” and so I don’t have long legs and...

I’ve just done the first run of week 9, and ran for the full 30 minutes but I’m ...

Tezza5621

•4 years ago

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Graduated in the rain ..

I was hoping for a sunny day to celebrate but decided to get out & just do it ...so I graduated in the rain and it feels amazing 🤩. Well done to everyone...

I was hoping for a sunny day to celebrate but decided to get out & just do it .....

LadyLawton

Graduate•4 years ago

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Sprained Ankle and running 🏃‍♀️

I sprained my ankle in February, slipped on black ice while out for a gentle stroll with a friend. It was ironic given that I have managed to run through snow,...

I sprained my ankle in February, slipped on black ice while out for a gentle str...

Asnad-Run

•4 years ago

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Week 8

Morning all. My 1st post, but I’ve been reading & taking inspiration from all on here. This morning I start week 8. I have surprised myself to get this far....

Morning all. My 1st post, but I’ve been reading & taking inspiration from all on...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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2 x munro bagging got in the way of my week 3 run 3

I bagged my very first Munro on Saturday then dine a second. Legs are like lead.. any advice on whether attempting a run is worthwhile or foolhardy??? Oh...

I bagged my very first Munro on Saturday then dine a second. Legs are like lead....

True-Love1406

•4 years ago

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Feeling rather proud!

Never, ever thought I’d be able to run outdoors for 20 mins non-stop. Thank you Couch to 5 k for this amazing app! W5R3 completed !

Never, ever thought I’d be able to run outdoors for 20 mins non-stop. Thank you...

Kat1234_

•4 years ago

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Noooo, injury

Gutted. After completing 1 of the 3 runs in full for week 1 I had planned to repeat week 1 until all 3 could be completed. I went out Tuesday this week and...

Gutted. After completing 1 of the 3 runs in full for week 1 I had planned to rep...

Toolster

•4 years ago

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Tired? Yes. Happy? Yes. Beginner? Not any more!

I finished! Thank you so much to everyone for all the support. I don’t post often but I read all the time and usually don’t need to post as you have answered...

I finished! Thank you so much to everyone for all the support. I don’t post ofte...

TiredHappyBeginner

Graduate•4 years ago

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Graduated

Well, that's it. Tonight's run was the last in my couch to 5k journey. I have to be honest and say that once out there running I have enjoyed it. There have...

Well, that's it. Tonight's run was the last in my couch to 5k journey. I have to...

Exthaiboxer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Starting again!

Starting C25K again. Unfortunately was a 10K 2 Couch scenario over the last year, then lost my running mojo altogether. Glad to be back with Laura and W1R1 in...

Starting C25K again. Unfortunately was a 10K 2 Couch scenario over the last year...

Tartiflette

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 1 - Run 3

Sunday 2nd May 2021 Week 1 run 3 completed After my surgery I have been getting out of breath quicker but managed the 60 seconds which is my first landmark. I...

Sunday 2nd May 2021 Week 1 run 3 completed After my surgery I have been getting ...

amisfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Oh the last minute!

Hi all, it's more a statement I'm sharing, I think! So, week 7 run 2 almost completed all but for the last minute! As was the case for run 1 week 7, it's just...

Hi all, it's more a statement I'm sharing, I think! So, week 7 run 2 almost comp...

Kimikins

Graduate•4 years ago

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What is that

I went a 10K walk this morning and this appeared on a country road.

AlMorr

Ambassador•4 years ago

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Keeping phone safe

Hi I'm thinking of starting C25K. Does anyone have any recommendations on cheap products to help keep your phone safe whilst running?

Hi I'm thinking of starting C25K. Does anyone have any recommendations on cheap ...

ldstokes

•4 years ago

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Completed week 9 run 3

Hi there, graduated this morning. Is this where I get my badge?

NR5K

Graduate•4 years ago

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This is May’s consolidation club with me MummyCav...

Hello from a very emotional MummyCav.....Sorry this post is a day late, my daughter turns 18 today 🥺 so yesterday was spent collecting cakes and balloons!!...

Hello from a very emotional MummyCav.....Sorry this post is a day late, my daugh...

Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

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I’ve done it!

Wow, what a feeling. Just back from my run 3 week 9 and graduated. I have found the information and support from this forum really helpful so thank you all....

Wow, what a feeling. Just back from my run 3 week 9 and graduated. I have found ...

NR5K

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done

In October last year I had ACL reconstruction surgery, today 7 months later I completed the final run of C25k. So surprised at myself that I was able to do it....

In October last year I had ACL reconstruction surgery, today 7 months later I co...

Zeezee_OM

Graduate•4 years ago

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Arthritic ankle

Had to stay off running this week, my old fractured ankle has flared up and I get intermittent pain. Desperate to get back to it though, was thinking about...

Had to stay off running this week, my old fractured ankle has flared up and I ge...

LesleyLiv

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Beginner advice please

Hi, I am an absolute beginner....I have been working my way through the sessions. I have really really been enjoying it. I had to stop running at week 4 run...

Hi, I am an absolute beginner....I have been working my way through the sessions...

daisy0001

Graduate•4 years ago

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I am on my way

Saturday 1st May 2021 I completed week 1 run 2 Despite surgery my body is starting to move more naturally though it does still feel like my right shoulder...

Saturday 1st May 2021 I completed week 1 run 2 Despite surgery my body is starti...

amisfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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3, 2, 1

Thursday 29th April 2021 I completed week 1 run 1 I have been unwell so it has been 10 months so I have been able to run and initially needed physio to walk...

Thursday 29th April 2021 I completed week 1 run 1 I have been unwell so it has b...

amisfit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9, Run 3 completed - I Graduated!!!!

Wow, I did it! It seemed an impossible dream when I first started back in January. I completed the first 3 weeks and then had to stop with a knee injury, but I...

Wow, I did it! It seemed an impossible dream when I first started back in Januar...

Jwak

Graduate•4 years ago

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thinking of starting again

thinking of starting again, i started it last year and was like a week in and got injured so i had to stop.. but want to be able to run and get fit.

thinking of starting again, i started it last year and was like a week in and go...

Mattlad91

•4 years ago

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Starting again 9 months since graduating

Well It has been about 9 months since I graduated but gave up quite quickly after. I had problems with my tummy! And was bored I have just joined a group...

Well It has been about 9 months since I graduated but gave up quite quickly afte...

Fitat54

Graduate•4 years ago

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Post Graduation Running

I’m happy to say that (so far) I’m still running 3 to 4 times a week. I thought I might struggle without the app but I’m enjoying mixing things up a bit....

I’m happy to say that (so far) I’m still running 3 to 4 times a week. I thought...

Tilsch

Graduate•4 years ago

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Trying to go too fast

Just a little experiment. And advice to oneself !!! I tried today first run after graduation try to run faster !!! I did 20 mins as fast as I could go. Pace...

Just a little experiment. And advice to oneself !!! I tried today first run aft...

Sallytilly

Graduate•4 years ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2021

Finished week 5 🎉🎉

Cracked It

Cracked It!

Not hitting the distance

Graduated in the rain ..

Sprained Ankle and running 🏃‍♀️

Week 8

2 x munro bagging got in the way of my week 3 run 3

Feeling rather proud!

Noooo, injury

Tired? Yes. Happy? Yes. Beginner? Not any more!

Graduated

Starting again!

Week 1 - Run 3

Oh the last minute!

What is that

Keeping phone safe

Completed week 9 run 3

This is May’s consolidation club with me MummyCav...

I’ve done it!

Week 9 run 3 done

Arthritic ankle

Beginner advice please

I am on my way

3, 2, 1

Week 9, Run 3 completed - I Graduated!!!!

thinking of starting again

Starting again 9 months since graduating

Post Graduation Running

Trying to go too fast

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