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Tell the BBC why you love Couch to 5K

The BBC are reaching out to users of the NHS Couch to 5K app and want to hear from the wider Couch to 5K community. Please send them your short video message,...

The BBC are reaching out to users of the NHS Couch to 5K app and want to hear fr...

jimmycarnie

Couchto5k Researcher•2 years ago

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W7 r3

Ran today in the snow (well, slush) after the storm. My feet are wetter than I thought possible, and a couple of brief times I needed to slow right down so I...

Ran today in the snow (well, slush) after the storm. My feet are wetter than I t...

OrigamiWolf

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Hi there I’m about to do my W7R3 and so far I’ve been really enjoying it. But I’m now struggling with plantar fasciitis. I went to a running shop and bought...

Hi there I’m about to do my W7R3 and so far I’ve been really enjoying it. But I’...

KayJayRose

Graduate•2 years ago

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Learning to run @ 71 !

Update, weather aside it’s not my day to run, thought today was Saturday doh ! Run update tomorrow, brisk walk today.

Update, weather aside it’s not my day to run, thought today was Saturday doh ! R...

Pinkpiglet17

Graduate•2 years ago

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New mobile back to week 1...

Has anyone had this issue. I bought new phone and lost all record of Couch to 5k. I actually finished in June last year and used it to do repeat 30 minute...

Has anyone had this issue. I bought new phone and lost all record of Couch to 5...

Nikeygirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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Learning to run @ 71 !

Waiting to assess this mornings weather as I approach run 3 of week 2 . Did a mid week swim to change up the exercise , had severe cramp !! Must drink more...

Waiting to assess this mornings weather as I approach run 3 of week 2 . Did a...

Pinkpiglet17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Sore legs anyone ?

Im struggling cant finish my run wk 4 run 3 leg pain...never had this before.

Baylife

•2 years ago

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Hello, newbie here!

Hello! 👋 I started couch25k a few weeks ago. On week 5 now. Absolutely loving being out in the fresh air compared to trying to exercise in front of my TV for...

Hello! 👋 I started couch25k a few weeks ago. On week 5 now. Absolutely loving b...

Ubiquitous1

•2 years ago

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Almost fell off schedule!

A combination of bad weather and laziness meant that I had a 3 day break between W3R3 and W4 R1…. And the new week did seem to be quite a step up… But I’m...

A combination of bad weather and laziness meant that I had a 3 day break between...

ORNcarer

•2 years ago

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Insoles?

I ran for about 18 months post-graduation but developed metatarsalgia which has taken about 9 months to heal. I'm thinking about lacing up my trainers again...

I ran for about 18 months post-graduation but developed metatarsalgia which has ...

Flump1

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 5 successfully completed!

I feel like I have chalked up one in the plus column today – Week 5 run 3 successfully completed. It was still just dark when I left home, with a beautiful...

I feel like I have chalked up one in the plus column today – Week 5 run 3 succes...

LanciaA

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week8 complete!

Only 3 more runs to go! Thank you to all who commented on my last post, it had put things in perspective for me. I took all your advise, suggestions, your...

Only 3 more runs to go! Thank you to all who commented on my last post, it had p...

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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Just tell me when to run & when to walk

Is there a coach \\ voice that just tells you when to run when to walk? I find the chat a bit akward. Especially when they jump in and tell me I've got a...

Is there a coach \\ voice that just tells you when to run when to walk? I find t...

Shaunie75

•2 years ago

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W5R3 second time around!

After restarting the programme I’m really pleased with myself for taking it a run at a time and reaching and achieving this long run today. Couldn’t do it...

After restarting the programme I’m really pleased with myself for taking it a r...

Sisteract5

Graduate•2 years ago

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Rubbish run

Ran Monday absolute breeze for my 5k- weight trained & functional fitness last night, run this morning was dire ! Couldn’t get breathing right & even had to...

Ran Monday absolute breeze for my 5k- weight trained & functional fitness last n...

Lestriesherbest

Graduate•2 years ago

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The summit of a mountain 🏔🏆

It’s a graduation post! 🥳 A blustery, dark, sweaty final run to conclude the C25K programme. And what a journey it has been… A huge huge thank you to all of...

It’s a graduation post! 🥳 A blustery, dark, sweaty final run to conclude the C...

dreamrun

Graduate•2 years ago

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CATCH-UP CORNER. WEEK 3. Come on in, everyone is welcome here ...

Hello fellow runners. A very warm welcome to the Corner, on what is a very blustery day here in the Staffs Moorlands! The weather is very changeable and...

Hello fellow runners. A very warm welcome to the Corner, on what is a very blus...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Advice please

Hi everyone. Newbie to this running thing 😳 on week 5 run 2, but I'm struggling with it. Tried to run numerous times and failed, I'm determined this time....

Hi everyone. Newbie to this running thing 😳 on week 5 run 2, but I'm struggling...

Ellischris

•2 years ago

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Completed W5

20 minutes straight running and strangely enough it didn't seem too taxing. Breathing was fine but my calves were pretty angry by the end. Did a change of...

20 minutes straight running and strangely enough it didn't seem too taxing. Brea...

Geimfarinn

•2 years ago

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Problems with my left calf

Hi. I am now running 3 to four times a week, each run between 4 - 5K. All was good until about 4 weeks ago when I pulled my left calf. I have been doing...

Hi. I am now running 3 to four times a week, each run between 4 - 5K. All was g...

Fooshoo

•2 years ago

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Hurt my lower back

I hurt my lower back/hip 9 days ago while running on the treadmill. Any suggestions what it might be or how long it will take to heal?

I hurt my lower back/hip 9 days ago while running on the treadmill. Any suggesti...

New1-

•2 years ago

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Week 4

Just done the first run, this was quite a bit harder! Had to dig deeper for sure. Feel pleased though it's done!!😊.

Just done the first run, this was quite a bit harder! Had to dig deeper for sure...

HomeschooledBadger

•2 years ago

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Are you looking for a Garmin watch ?

This article by may be useful for checking out the various features , not sure how upto date the prices are though ....

This article by may be useful for checking out the various features , not sure ...

Instructor57

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back to it

Lost my way with running mid November, tried periodically and just couldn’t get into it. This morning I’m back in the saddle and started c25k week 1 run 1....

Lost my way with running mid November, tried periodically and just couldn’t get...

Alvor

Graduate•2 years ago

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A bit disappointed :(

Couldn't help but compare today's run w8r2 with the day before yesterday's w8r1. Have been quite pleased with my slow & steady progress so far. After today's...

Couldn't help but compare today's run w8r2 with the day before yesterday's w8r1....

Me_time

Graduate•2 years ago

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Learning to run @ 71 !

Good morning ! Quick update, just completed 1st run of week 2 and feel it went very quickly ! Thanks for all the welcome comments look forward to updating you...

Good morning ! Quick update, just completed 1st run of week 2 and feel it went v...

Pinkpiglet17

Graduate•2 years ago

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Satisfaction v Happiness

I have just completed Run 3 or Week 6, so I managed to do 25 mins - albeit at a slow pace - without stopping. That is unimaginable a few weeks ago! But I am...

I have just completed Run 3 or Week 6, so I managed to do 25 mins - albeit at a ...

Jonty1953

•2 years ago

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Resuming my C25K journey tomorrow

Hi, everyone. I have been feeling a bit low about my running. My last consistent run was 21st December . I was at Week 7 Run 2. To be honest, I was...

Hi, everyone. I have been feeling a bit low about my running. My last consistent...

Cheey

Graduate•2 years ago

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On Week 1 Suffering from terrible Stitches and Can’t progress

Hi! I’ve just started this c25k and I am really struggling and feeling like I will never get beyond week 1. I’ve repeated week 1 for the past 3 weeks (I have...

Hi! I’ve just started this c25k and I am really struggling and feeling like I wi...

HarveyClan2

•2 years ago

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W8R1 cold and wet

Did first run of week 8 today. Really missing the woodland trails. Running around a housing estate trying to dodge the worst of the wind is not my favourite...

Did first run of week 8 today. Really missing the woodland trails. Running aroun...

Phdgranny

Graduate•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2022

Tell the BBC why you love Couch to 5K

W7 r3

Week 7 Run 3

Learning to run @ 71 !

New mobile back to week 1...

Learning to run @ 71 !

Sore legs anyone ?

Hello, newbie here!

Almost fell off schedule!

Insoles?

Week 5 successfully completed!

Week8 complete!

Just tell me when to run & when to walk

W5R3 second time around!

Rubbish run

The summit of a mountain 🏔🏆

CATCH-UP CORNER. WEEK 3. Come on in, everyone is welcome here ...

Advice please

Completed W5

Problems with my left calf

Hurt my lower back

Week 4

Are you looking for a Garmin watch ?

Back to it

A bit disappointed :(

Learning to run @ 71 !

Satisfaction v Happiness

Resuming my C25K journey tomorrow

On Week 1 Suffering from terrible Stitches and Can’t progress

W8R1 cold and wet

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