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Week 5: slow progress but getting there

Well Week 5 has taken a month as I had a week off on holiday touring, so a lot of sitting and a bit of walking, but no running. I did Week 5 Run 1 just before...

Well Week 5 has taken a month as I had a week off on holiday touring, so a lot o...

Newbie59

Graduate•15 days ago

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Breathing Troubles While Running

Hi everyone, I'm struggling with my breathing while running. I'm following a 5k app that suggests inhaling for 4 steps with my left leg and exhaling for 4...

Hi everyone, I'm struggling with my breathing while running. I'm following a 5k...

_Vitaly_

•1 month ago

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first 20 mins run everrrr!!

wanted to post on here to avoid social media validation…just completed my first ever 20 minute run in my life!! week 5 run 3 - taken me about a year on/off...

wanted to post on here to avoid social media validation…just completed my first ...

geminifrog1999

•8 months ago

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Week 5 complete

Well I amazed myself with week 5, run 3! Couldn't believe I ran for 20 mins without stopping. The plan is working well ☺️ I think my energy levels are...

Well I amazed myself with week 5, run 3! Couldn't believe I ran for 20 mins with...

Irishgirlrunning23

•9 months ago

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Week 5 begins

Started week 5 yesterday in a more positive mindset. Enjoyed the 5 mins of running, 3 mins walking and like that each run this week is different. Weather is...

Started week 5 yesterday in a more positive mindset. Enjoyed the 5 mins of runni...

Irishgirlrunning23

•9 months ago

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week 5 and run 2

Today, i looked up the requirement and thought well come on it is only two runes really. we can do it. So off i went looking hopeful. I thought i would...

Today, i looked up the requirement and thought well come on it is only two runes...

peskymousie1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

week 5 run 1

I found it helpful to consider this like 3 small runs, and count me walks so i remember i get 2 walks, once that last walk done its just one more run and then...

I found it helpful to consider this like 3 small runs, and count me walks so i r...

peskymousie1

•1 year ago

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week 5 tips…

so week four is now in the bag…💪 Whats everyones hints and tips for tackling week 5? Trying not to think about it too much but it does feel like a jump is...

so week four is now in the bag…💪 Whats everyones hints and tips for tackling w...

Mamablue2

•1 year ago

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wk5 complete, so happy 😁

I’m buzzing having just completed wk 5. Run 3 this morning was more of a psychological victory than physical. Having said that, running more than walking I...

I’m buzzing having just completed wk 5. Run 3 this morning was more of a psychol...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•1 year ago

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W5R1 done - feelin’ good 😊

A few nerves this morning entering into Wk 5 but as a graduate, I know to trust in the process. It feels great to have got this far, especially having...

A few nerves this morning entering into Wk 5 but as a graduate, I know to trust ...

flute_of_fancy

Graduate•1 year ago

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20 minutes non-stop

Well today I did week 5 run 3! I feel like I've won a marathon! Started off very slowly, which was the right thing to do as I was tired by the end. I think I...

Well today I did week 5 run 3! I feel like I've won a marathon! Started off ver...

Fiadh79

Graduate•1 year ago

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Starting after a break of 4 weeks.

Hello everyone. I started the programme at the end of September & plodded along to the end of week 5. I did the week 6 run 1 a month ago. However due to....

Hello everyone. I started the programme at the end of September & plodded along ...

Kat2001

•2 years ago

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Wk5 run3 A milestone

Just had my first attempt at Wk5 run3 and happy to say I managed it...just! Psychologically was a real test. Thoughts of whether my lungs/heart could take...

Just had my first attempt at Wk5 run3 and happy to say I managed it...just! Psy...

Jambo78

•2 years ago

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Tense achy legs

Just tried wk5 run 4 and I couldn’t complete it (stopped at 17mins). My calves become so sore and tense. I’ve had gait analysis done and got some great...

Just tried wk5 run 4 and I couldn’t complete it (stopped at 17mins). My calves b...

Couchiopot

•2 years ago

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Help needed

I am half way through and on the 3 x 5 minute runs. I seem to get a problem with my calf muscle in my right leg. I can feel it getting tighter at the bottom...

I am half way through and on the 3 x 5 minute runs. I seem to get a problem wi...

Shoal

•2 years ago

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Week 5 and still going!

Delighted I am starting Week 5 and that I am still managing it. It's not been easy buts its definitely worth the effort :) Sending positive vibes to all those...

Delighted I am starting Week 5 and that I am still managing it. It's not been e...

TinyRunningBear

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 run 3

Week 5 run 3 completed. Ready for the next challenge hopefully not so windy.

Wez35

•3 years ago

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Back again

Well, after getting a job with silly hours back in 2019 I kinda let my running go, apart from one 5k back in October last year, which nearly killed me! And I...

Well, after getting a job with silly hours back in 2019 I kinda let my running g...

Bravenewworld

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k week 5 R1

Completed R1 (in the dark too ha ha) and it was the best one so far! Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to R2 and as for R3...bring it on!!!

Completed R1 (in the dark too ha ha) and it was the best one so far! Really enjo...

Bill_Carson

•3 years ago

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Couch to 5k week 5

Had a look at week 5 yesterday and was shocked to find that I'd be running for 20 minutes by the end of the week! Had a little wobble about it and spent an...

Had a look at week 5 yesterday and was shocked to find that I'd be running for 2...

Bill_Carson

•3 years ago

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Why is W5R3 such a 'big' jump, you may ask ...

It's a frequently asked question. A big clue as to how W5R3 works, can be found in this slightly-similar-to-C25K 9-week 'return-to-run' protocol (Week 10 is 3x...

It's a frequently asked question. A big clue as to how W5R3 works, can be found ...

John_W

Graduate•3 years ago

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Help with calf pain

Can get to week 5 without any problems then on last run if the week I get a pain in my calf. I do the stretch except uses after my run but it still happens....

Can get to week 5 without any problems then on last run if the week I get a pain...

Reid1966

•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3....did anyone else find it one of the easiest runs so far ?

Week 5 run 3......I was dreading this it seemed such a jump from a maximum of 8 minutes without a fast walk break to 20 minutes solid running I had nothing to...

Week 5 run 3......I was dreading this it seemed such a jump from a maximum of 8 ...

Mortain123

Graduate•3 years ago

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Half way through

Morning everyone, I just got in from my first run of week 5. It’s 4.30am and I go early so not to see or be seen by anyone! Anyone else do this? I can’t...

Morning everyone, I just got in from my first run of week 5. It’s 4.30am and I g...

Johnson70

Graduate•3 years ago

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OMG W5R3 DONE

Sincerely, I can't believe I've just done this. When Sarah said "that's five minutes" I thought hmmm well I've done eight so I'm sure I can get to ten. And...

Sincerely, I can't believe I've just done this. When Sarah said "that's five mi...

Benben21

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Hi guys. I’m so proud of myself at managing run 2 of week 5 this morning. There’s such a jump to run 3 though I’m feeling uncertain. Can I really go from...

Hi guys. I’m so proud of myself at managing run 2 of week 5 this morning. There’...

FloRidaX

Graduate•3 years ago

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Emotional struggle (week 5)

I just started week 5 of C25K. In the past I have reset the app about 3 times, because I always get stuck on week 5. I however, I'm beginning to think that the...

I just started week 5 of C25K. In the past I have reset the app about 3 times, b...

Marjolondon

•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 and managed to "slow down"

MADE IT!!! Took the week-end off and decided to start this week with week 5. It was really helpful to understand what is meant by "slow down". (There's a video...

MADE IT!!! Took the week-end off and decided to start this week with week 5. It ...

maercela

•3 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 on treadmill

I normally prefer running outside but today decided to repeat W5R3 on the treadmill as I was pushed for time. My running route takes about 20 minutes to walk...

I normally prefer running outside but today decided to repeat W5R3 on the treadm...

Chris--B

Graduate•3 years ago

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Did anyone else ever really struggle with week 5 run 3 (the first nonstop run)?

I've tried running it twice and I just can't get through it without a walking break. I have moved on to week 6 run 1 and found it reasonably manageable but I'm...

I've tried running it twice and I just can't get through it without a walking br...

Jobellc25k

•3 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

Week 5 posts

Week 5: slow progress but getting there

Breathing Troubles While Running

first 20 mins run everrrr!!

Week 5 complete

Week 5 begins

week 5 and run 2

week 5 run 1

week 5 tips…

wk5 complete, so happy 😁

W5R1 done - feelin’ good 😊

20 minutes non-stop

Starting after a break of 4 weeks.

Wk5 run3 A milestone

Tense achy legs

Help needed

Week 5 and still going!

Week 5 run 3

Back again

Couch to 5k week 5 R1

Couch to 5k week 5

Why is W5R3 such a 'big' jump, you may ask ...

Help with calf pain

Week 5 run 3....did anyone else find it one of the easiest runs so far ?

Half way through

OMG W5R3 DONE

Week 5 run 3

Emotional struggle (week 5)

Week 5 Run 1 and managed to "slow down"

Week 5 Run 3 on treadmill

Did anyone else ever really struggle with week 5 run 3 (the first nonstop run)?

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Couch to 5K

Week 5 posts

Week 5: slow progress but getting there

Breathing Troubles While Running

first 20 mins run everrrr!!

Week 5 complete

Week 5 begins

week 5 and run 2

week 5 run 1

week 5 tips…

wk5 complete, so happy 😁

W5R1 done - feelin’ good 😊

20 minutes non-stop

Starting after a break of 4 weeks.

﻿Wk5 run3 A milestone

Tense achy legs

Help needed

Week 5 and still going!

Week 5 run 3

Back again

Couch to 5k week 5 R1

Couch to 5k week 5

Why is W5R3 such a 'big' jump, you may ask ...

Help with calf pain

Week 5 run 3....did anyone else find it one of the easiest runs so far ?

Half way through

OMG W5R3 DONE

Week 5 run 3

Emotional struggle (week 5)

Week 5 Run 1 and managed to "slow down"

Week 5 Run 3 on treadmill

Did anyone else ever really struggle with week 5 run 3 (the first nonstop run)?

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