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Week 7 done. Sad there’s only two weeks six runs left.

Wah flipping ooooo

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

Completed wk9/r2 today and I’m feeling fantastic. Have my last run scheduled for Sunday and really looking forward to it. Prior to having kids I ran a half...

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One run to go!

Completed wk9/r2 today and I’m feeling fantastic. Have my last run scheduled for...

Bass89

Graduate•5 years ago

So I started c25k a couple of weeks ago. I did all the w1 runs having by running one day and then having a break day and then back to it. On day 7 I did w2r1...

What run next

So I started c25k a couple of weeks ago. I did all the w1 runs having by running...

Unfit91

•5 years ago

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One week to go!

Holy moly I’m running for 28mins! I tried running my last walk at got up to 32 mins on run 2 but just pushing it a little too hard especially after a 12hr...

Holy moly I’m running for 28mins! I tried running my last walk at got up to 32 m...

Thickthighs

Graduate•5 years ago

Well got up at 5;45 and faced the dreaded 20 minute run. The app had been playing up on my previous run so just to be on the safe side I set my watch. I'm so...

Week 5 run 3

Well got up at 5;45 and faced the dreaded 20 minute run. The app had been playin...

12michelesasha

Graduate•5 years ago

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Post holidays

Well i graduated c25k and then went on holidays for 2 weeks.I packed my running gear with all the good intentions of going out for a jog I failed miserably...

Well i graduated c25k and then went on holidays for 2 weeks.I packed my running ...

Bluetortoise

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1 R1 starting again

Well today I started all over again. I joined couch25k last year to get fit to complete 5k Race 4 Life. Pleased to say I did do my Race 4 Life but havent run...

Well today I started all over again. I joined couch25k last year to get fit to ...

Jacks66

•5 years ago

So I completed my 1st run of week 2 today and I’ve really been struggling with a bunged up nose while I’m running. I don’t think it’s pollen related as I’ve...

Bunged up nose... help please!

So I completed my 1st run of week 2 today and I’ve really been struggling with a...

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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Am I back or not - to be decided!!

Well everyone am back again (probably), been over a year since I last ran and have been thinking since March time to get back into it but nothing happened...

Well everyone am back again (probably), been over a year since I last ran and ha...

Loobylou43

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Running apps

Any recommendations for free running/fitness apps other than C25K? I'm thinking apps to record distances & routes and maybe some other fitness stats? Thanks.

Any recommendations for free running/fitness apps other than C25K? I'm thinking ...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R3 done at last

This week has been a real struggle but at least I’ve completed it now. I’m finding it’s easier for me to run when the weather is cooler. My snail pace is good...

This week has been a real struggle but at least I’ve completed it now. I’m findi...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

I’ve been a gym goer for a while - not consistent dipping in and out - today was a first for me - day 1 of couch to 5k and for the first time ever I ran on...

First day

I’ve been a gym goer for a while - not consistent dipping in and out - today was...

Ailyb

•5 years ago

Dear all, Many thanks to you all for such supportive, funny, helpful posts and replies, also to the administrators for running such a great resource. I have...

Possible graduation?

Dear all, Many thanks to you all for such supportive, funny, helpful posts and r...

Fitnewme

•5 years ago

Well, why o' why does self doubt cripple us? Felt great about doing this at the end of week 6 then this morning (near perfect conditions - no sun and a slight...

W7R1

Well, why o' why does self doubt cripple us? Felt great about doing this at the ...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 1 done! Off to a flying start!

Hi all! I just wanted to say how lovely this community is! I've read so many posts and seen how encouraging everyone is to each other. It's a breath of fresh...

Hi all! I just wanted to say how lovely this community is! I've read so many po...

Greennotleanmachine

•5 years ago

Following on from my back to where it began post I managed to run a grand total of 17 minutes this morning. I quit whilst I was ahead with the knee registering...

A glimmer of hope....

Following on from my back to where it began post I managed to run a grand total ...

Pete1w

Graduate•5 years ago

Completed the run yesterday, in cooler weather, and at first felt great. Possibly this led to over confidence because soon my legs were hurting and my left...

W3R2. Should I have kept on running with a burning shin? 🤔

Completed the run yesterday, in cooler weather, and at first felt great. Possibl...

Onewomanscrusade

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi guys. I tried my first run outside instead of treadmill the other day and had to stop half way through! The problem was there was a head wind and it kept on...

Breathing

Hi guys. I tried my first run outside instead of treadmill the other day and had...

Rocky2009

Graduate•5 years ago

Well, didn't ever think I would be able to run (well, very slow jog) 20 mins without stopping so very happy with that. It is literally at walking pace (only...

Week 5 Run 3

Well, didn't ever think I would be able to run (well, very slow jog) 20 mins wit...

Cath400

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 1

More of a psychological battle than a physical one, if it wasn’t for (fairly) comfortably doing 28 minutes on Wednesday I’d have sworn I couldn’t do it! Slow...

More of a psychological battle than a physical one, if it wasn’t for (fairly) co...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

College holidays... finally looking at myself and thinking what happened? Can’t keep using work as a excuse to avoid that middle age spread. W3 here we come -...

Restarting at w3, excuses over... 😅

College holidays... finally looking at myself and thinking what happened? Can’t ...

Lydia-jg

Graduate•5 years ago

I can’t believe it! I’ve just ran for 25 minutes (and a bit of a spurt for the last minute!) Have to say I’m really enjoying the C25K plan. My shape is...

Week 6 Run 3 - Boom!

I can’t believe it! I’ve just ran for 25 minutes (and a bit of a spurt for the l...

KazzyB62

Graduate•5 years ago

After my phone fail the other day, I gave W1R1 another go this morning, and I managed it! Yay! Big thing I learned was to take it steady when doing the run...

W1R1 I did it!

After my phone fail the other day, I gave W1R1 another go this morning, and I ma...

AndrewMo

Graduate•5 years ago

Another completed another one that felt difficult but finished. However when I think about it my breathing is definitely easier ( I can’t follow the breathing...

W6R1

Another completed another one that felt difficult but finished. However when I t...

Allymally1

•5 years ago

Anyone else doing this run at the Olympic stadium on Sunday? I graduated a few weeks ago but am yet to achieve the magical 5k. I can run slowly for 35 mins so...

C25K at Müller Anniversary Games

Anyone else doing this run at the Olympic stadium on Sunday? I graduated a few w...

Astonechat

Graduate•5 years ago

I've tried loads of these couch to 5k apps but this is the first time I ever stuck to the rules and did my first proper run!!

My first run!

I've tried loads of these couch to 5k apps but this is the first time I ever stu...

Simba26

•5 years ago

After two days of rest and doing something else on my rest days like walking and some exercises. The following photo attached is not true, it includes the...

Week7r3 found difficult but I did it!!!

After two days of rest and doing something else on my rest days like walking and...

Hidden

•5 years ago

Want to be fab and fit at 50 ! Need to get moving

Newbie ! Day 1 Week 1

Lil70

•5 years ago