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24 secs off!!

W9/R2 and 6:24 mins per Km. I promised myself I will do Parkrun when I can do 5K in 30 mins. I may have a chance of coming in the top 3 of the 65 to 69 age...

W9/R2 and 6:24 mins per Km. I promised myself I will do Parkrun when I can do 5...

Fabuloso

Graduate•2 months ago

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W9R2 done

I didn't enjoy that at all. 73° and windy but more it was thar my legs felt heavy from start to finish. Think I had toxic tens from 0 -15 mins and 20 - 30...

I didn't enjoy that at all. 73° and windy but more it was thar my legs felt heav...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•2 months ago

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Stepping Stone 2nd rub

Today I did the stepping stone run for the 2nd time and those last five minuets I find really hard so I will not be progressing to the speed run until I have...

Today I did the stepping stone run for the 2nd time and those last five minuets ...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

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Need a mojo revival!

Hello all! Hope you're all well :) I'm not a regular poster, but feeling in the need for some motivation. I completed Couch to 5k a while ago now, and kept...

Hello all! Hope you're all well :) I'm not a regular poster, but feeling in the...

Goat91

Graduate•2 months ago

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Stepping Stone!

Having listened to our community, I’ve slowed down and I’m enjoying better. I’ll take my time on a meandering route as I’ve done previously. Zumba and Yoga...

Having listened to our community, I’ve slowed down and I’m enjoying better. I’l...

Heti

Graduate•2 months ago

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week 9 run 1 fail 😞

So close to the end of programme but first run of week 9 today and I had to stop at 27 mins - first time in the whole programme I’ve not completed a run. I’ve...

So close to the end of programme but first run of week 9 today and I had to stop...

runningforu

•2 months ago

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W1R1 and this time I completed it!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied to my last post! Took everyone's advice, took it slow, fought off the gremlins and told myself why I was...

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied to my last post! Took everyone...

Louiseistrying

•2 months ago

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Finished W3 R3 Yay!!

Hi, I just finished W3 R3! I didn’t think I would make it at the beginning of the week. I need some advice since starting week 3 my calves have been cramping...

Hi, I just finished W3 R3! I didn’t think I would make it at the beginning of th...

Ree173

•2 months ago

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Finding a longer route is not too easy

I am appalled at whoever designed the street layout in our area. They did not give a thought to how I could increase my running distance without having to...

I am appalled at whoever designed the street layout in our area. They did not gi...

Lizzie_NewStart

Graduate•2 months ago

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Typical fine weather today

Today was a walking day and the sun was shinning for the complete walk (12000) steps) it was blowing a gale but with sun which was nice. tomorrow back to...

Today was a walking day and the sun was shinning for the complete walk (12000) s...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

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wk7run3(revisited)

wow!! That wind!! I lay awake last night listening to it blow people’s recycling up and down the street and thought to myself “ I probably won’t run”. Then...

wow!! That wind!! I lay awake last night listening to it blow people’s recycling...

limberlou

Graduate•2 months ago

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age 53 first time runner - in week 6! Can’t believe it really!

Hi - im age 53 - first time runner - just did week 6 ep 1 - Can’t believe it really! I can feel the mental health benefits already - anyone else similar?...

Hi - im age 53 - first time runner - just did week 6 ep 1 - Can’t believe it re...

Ellacass

•2 months ago

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New to Slothjogging.

Hi everyone. I'm 52. Just started doing 30 minutes walk on home treadmill 7 days a week. Sunday I finished my first week of C25K. Yayyyyyy I'm an official...

Hi everyone. I'm 52. Just started doing 30 minutes walk on home treadmill 7 day...

barkingmad69

•2 months ago

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favourite tunes?

I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of weeks. Am currently at w4 r2. Surprisingly I have found this week easier than last, but I think that’s cause...

I have been lurking on this forum for a couple of weeks. Am currently at w4 r2. ...

Bluff

•2 months ago

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W3D2 complete!

I actually cannot believe I am doing this!!

KirstyLou132

•2 months ago

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Warm up and post run stretches

Please can someone tell me step by step where I find these in the app? Many thanks.

Please can someone tell me step by step where I find these in the app? Many tha...

Riverrun71

•2 months ago

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Channel that snail!

I headed off for my first 28 minute run of week 6 this morning. The wind has finally died down and it was surprisingly warm. I just wore a t-shirt over a long...

I headed off for my first 28 minute run of week 6 this morning. The wind has fin...

Fionamags

Graduate•2 months ago

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Someone asked when I did my runs

Sorry the post disappeared as I was typing. My first run and start of C25K was 10th February 2024 and week 9 run 3 was on 6th April, At my age I did not think...

Sorry the post disappeared as I was typing. My first run and start of C25K was ...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

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Change of plan

I was planning on going out at 13.30pm but my wife informed me of another appointment, so it was off in the rain for my first Stepping Stone run, the run was...

I was planning on going out at 13.30pm but my wife informed me of another appoin...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

1 Reply

Completed (again!)

Hi all, I've come back to Couch to 5K a few times, starting from scratch each time. This is the first time I feel I've followed it being more attentive to...

Hi all, I've come back to Couch to 5K a few times, starting from scratch each ti...

Orangey1

Graduate•2 months ago

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Beyond Couch to 5K

Todays the day that I move to beyond couch to 5 k and hoping for my first go at stepping stone run 1. I am hoping for a run without rain but at the moment it...

Todays the day that I move to beyond couch to 5 k and hoping for my first go at ...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

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In need of motivation

Hello, I've never really done the forum thing but hoping it helps me motivate myself and hold myself accountable. I have started the couch to 5k app today (for...

Hello, I've never really done the forum thing but hoping it helps me motivate my...

Louiseistrying

•2 months ago

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return to running after plantar fasciitis

Hi there, Any advise would be great please. 🙏 I’ve had plantar fasciitis for 8 months and arch pain, couldn’t run, walking was very painful in my heel. A...

Hi there, Any advise would be great please. 🙏 I’ve had plantar fasciitis for ...

Orangemini11

Graduate•2 months ago

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️April Catch up Corner week 2: Heads and shoulders or knees and toes?🏃🏃🏃

Morning everyone! It’s Catch Up Corner time again. How’s your week gone? Did your runs feel like you were flying like a gazelle or lumbering like an...

Morning everyone! It’s Catch Up Corner time again. How’s your week gone? Did y...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•2 months ago

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week 5 run 3….completed!

Well this morning was week 5 run 3. I checked the forecast and very strong winds were predicted from 8 am, so I decided to go early! I put my big girl pants...

Well this morning was week 5 run 3. I checked the forecast and very strong winds...

Dansac29

Graduate•2 months ago

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Week 5 run2

I'm a bit stuck on week 5 run 2 This is my 3rd attempt at C25k and after reaching week 9 in 2022 I had to have various chest pain investigations which turned...

I'm a bit stuck on week 5 run 2 This is my 3rd attempt at C25k and after reachi...

Pugness

•2 months ago

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Running with Kathleen 💨🌬️

Well that was fun! A very ploddy first half against a horrendous head wind on the cycle path today. When I turned at the half way point though it coincided...

Well that was fun! A very ploddy first half against a horrendous head wind on th...

Fionamags

Graduate•2 months ago

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Done it

I am a 75year old man, who over the years has neglected myself with lack of exercise and over eating. the good thing is I don't smoke or drink, So decided it...

I am a 75year old man, who over the years has neglected myself with lack of exer...

Busboyglyn

Graduate•2 months ago

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wk7run2(revisited)

wooohie!!! What a blustery day!!! Channelling my inner Winnie thePooh today !! Same shape as him too actually!! 😂 I really enjoyed it too although. Nearly...

wooohie!!! What a blustery day!!! Channelling my inner Winnie thePooh today !! S...

limberlou

Graduate•2 months ago

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Week 8 done

Did I enjoy it? Turns out, yes. Not at first but I said to myself that even if not enjoyable, I'd still do it. It was busy out and I was having problems with...

Did I enjoy it? Turns out, yes. Not at first but I said to myself that even if n...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•2 months ago

7 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2024

24 secs off!!

W9R2 done

Stepping Stone 2nd rub

Need a mojo revival!

Stepping Stone!

week 9 run 1 fail 😞

W1R1 and this time I completed it!

Finished W3 R3 Yay!!

Finding a longer route is not too easy

Typical fine weather today

wk7run3(revisited)

age 53 first time runner - in week 6! Can’t believe it really!

New to Slothjogging.

favourite tunes?

W3D2 complete!

Warm up and post run stretches

Channel that snail!

Someone asked when I did my runs

Change of plan

Completed (again!)

Beyond Couch to 5K

In need of motivation

return to running after plantar fasciitis

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️April Catch up Corner week 2: Heads and shoulders or knees and toes?🏃🏃🏃

week 5 run 3….completed!

Week 5 run2

Running with Kathleen 💨🌬️

Done it

wk7run2(revisited)

Week 8 done

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