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Week 7 run 2 (strange run)

This was a really strange run yesterday, I’m currently in week 7 and to my surprise I’m smashing my targets each week. I’m overweight not done any sport in...

This was a really strange run yesterday, I’m currently in week 7 and to my surpr...

Tommy38

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk9 R1

I always have a debate when to do the first run ? Tuesday is my day to go in to the office, so its always a longer day than working at home. However I decided...

I always have a debate when to do the first run ? Tuesday is my day to go in to ...

Natsuwa

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

I was so excited to start this week, mentally up for it, but my legs didn't seem to agree 😏. Left calf was a little crampy but I powered through....

I was so excited to start this week, mentally up for it, but my legs didn't seem...

Mum2N

Graduate•4 years ago

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Distance

Hello, I would like to know how far I am running, I don’t have a Fitbit type watch so is there an app I can get which works at the same time as Couch to 5k?...

Hello, I would like to know how far I am running, I don’t have a Fitbit type wat...

Tendance

•4 years ago

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Wk7 run 1 done

Thanks to all the slow running encouragement I did it again today, 25 mins snail pace. It feels good. Maybe I am becoming a runner?

Thanks to all the slow running encouragement I did it again today, 25 mins snail...

scooberella

•4 years ago

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Tracking distance

Hi, I’m new to Couch to 5k and just wondered if there was a way to get the app track your distance? Thanks.

Hi, I’m new to Couch to 5k and just wondered if there was a way to get the app t...

JK24

•4 years ago

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2nd Consolidation Run

All of my C25K runs were run by doing laps around a local park, so today’s challenge was to run a new route! I researched and ran the local “Park Run” course...

All of my C25K runs were run by doing laps around a local park, so today’s chall...

Buzzybeeze

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cnoc Na Fèille (for any Gaelic speaking runners out there)

Week 9 Run 1. Completed without stopping, really pleased to have got there. Music - Runrig - Cnoc na Fèille. https://youtu.be/OrzdrfjzbNE

Week 9 Run 1. Completed without stopping, really pleased to have got there. Musi...

ExpatMorrisonian

Graduate•4 years ago

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Bums rush off partners/significant others?

Just wondering if anyone else has met with a negative or "passive aggressive" reaction from their other halves since starting the plan? I have to admit, part...

Just wondering if anyone else has met with a negative or "passive aggressive" re...

SuperKat1974

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 done! 💪

Finished C25K today. Spent all these years thinking I couldn’t run but I can! This has been amazing, thank you 🏃🏽‍♀️

Finished C25K today. Spent all these years thinking I couldn’t run but I can! Th...

cmjenni

Graduate•4 years ago

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New member

Hello everyone I’m new member joined today. Excited to learn more

Sara99

•4 years ago

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I got the “nod and smile” approval!

So I completed my wk8r1 tonight and I decided to run on the main road near where I live as I have avoided main roads up to now as I was paranoid about being a...

So I completed my wk8r1 tonight and I decided to run on the main road near where...

pegasus2512

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation 3

My first post furlough run felt so tough 😐 So imagine my surprise that not only did I manage my second ever 5K but I absolutely smashed my PB by 4 minutes. I...

My first post furlough run felt so tough 😐 So imagine my surprise that not onl...

Dtay1978

Graduate•4 years ago

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Broke a 5k mental block

Not run 5k since March 10 and kept giving up at 3.5/4K albeit at a decent pace for me. So needed to break the mental block that I could no longer run that far....

Not run 5k since March 10 and kept giving up at 3.5/4K albeit at a decent pace f...

purplewalker

Graduate•4 years ago

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✅ W6R3; Physical and Mental Benefits

So, I've just completed W6R3. But I cant stress how slooooooooooooowly I did it🐢 🐢 🐢 I'm not honestly even sure if I can count it as a run it was that slow,...

So, I've just completed W6R3. But I cant stress how slooooooooooooowly I did it�...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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New shoes

Asics, last years model so 70% of the price, works for me

hamit

Graduate•4 years ago

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Battled through W8R3

Tough run this morning, but I got through it. Had been lacking motivation after a false start for this run last Wednesday. Was meant to run Saturday, then...

Tough run this morning, but I got through it. Had been lacking motivation after ...

Mhjogs

Graduate•4 years ago

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Made a start

Week 1, Run 1 Dragged myself to the park this morning - a day late - didn’t fancy the rain yesterday- and made a not bad start after a trial last week. Managed...

Week 1, Run 1 Dragged myself to the park this morning - a day late - didn’t fanc...

DuranLass

•4 years ago

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Week 7 run 3 in the bag!! And a snake 😳😱

Completed run 3 of week 7 today and felt pretty good!! Can definitely feel myself getting used to these longer runs now and although it still feels pretty hard...

Completed run 3 of week 7 today and felt pretty good!! Can definitely feel mysel...

Jamicharla

Graduate•4 years ago

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Amazed I did it!

I did my final run tonight and graduated and I can't believe I completed it. I am shocked and so happy. I am a slow plodder (my ave pace is only 8:03 min/km)...

I did my final run tonight and graduated and I can't believe I completed it. I a...

Jenny115

Graduate•4 years ago

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Proud moment

So tried a run that I wanted to tackle which is sleive croob in co down. My face lit up when my 11 year old son said he would do it with me. True to his word...

So tried a run that I wanted to tackle which is sleive croob in co down. My fac...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•4 years ago

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A Quick 5k after Work!

A nice, consistent 5k+ after my Commute home! Getting rid of the stress of work! Some great tunes definitely helped, too! 🏃‍♂️ 🎵 😁

A nice, consistent 5k+ after my Commute home! Getting rid of the stress of work...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R1 - Snail dodging!

Well, I ran my first full 30 minutes! It was actually quite cool out which was lovely but I had to do a bit of snail dodging! I must have looked very strange!...

Well, I ran my first full 30 minutes! It was actually quite cool out which was l...

Maisie18

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Oh my gosh! I just got back from this run and I’m buzzing! One of my best runs and loved almost every minute of it! When michael said 5 mins left I was...

Oh my gosh! I just got back from this run and I’m buzzing! One of my best runs a...

HelenofTroy123

Graduate•4 years ago

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Aching legs.

I’ve been running 5k 3x a week. But tonight I really struggled and my legs really ache. I’ve done my usual yoga stretching and did a 5 min walk warm up. Does...

I’ve been running 5k 3x a week. But tonight I really struggled and my legs reall...

wrenage1

•4 years ago

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YAY!!!

I did it and have just graduated, I have to say thank you for all the amazing posts on here which have inspired me along the way. When I started Week 1, I...

I did it and have just graduated, I have to say thank you for all the amazing po...

KayJay2020

Graduate•4 years ago

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Japanese slow running

What is this

Scruff55

Graduate•4 years ago

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Runners Apps - Footpath

Newly graduated, I am in my consolidation phase and trying out various running apps. Have followed a recommendation by a fellow C25k runner, downloaded...

Newly graduated, I am in my consolidation phase and trying out various running a...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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Had just over a week off...

Hi guys! Due to personal reasons I’ve haven’t ran for just over a week. I’m on week 7 and I just wondered if I can just craic on with run three?? ☺️ Xx

Hi guys! Due to personal reasons I’ve haven’t ran for just over a week. I’m on ...

Dbon

Graduate•4 years ago

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After C25K.

Aha, there was I, only at the start of W3, and already thinking about what to do next. Then I happened upon the structured runs provided by this wonderful...

Aha, there was I, only at the start of W3, and already thinking about what to do...

NikonikoFred

•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2020

Week 7 run 2 (strange run)

Wk9 R1

W5R1

Distance

Wk7 run 1 done

Tracking distance

2nd Consolidation Run

Cnoc Na Fèille (for any Gaelic speaking runners out there)

Bums rush off partners/significant others?

Week 9 run 3 done! 💪

New member

I got the “nod and smile” approval!

Consolidation 3

Broke a 5k mental block

✅ W6R3; Physical and Mental Benefits

New shoes

Battled through W8R3

Made a start

Week 7 run 3 in the bag!! And a snake 😳😱

Amazed I did it!

Proud moment

A Quick 5k after Work!

W9R1 - Snail dodging!

Week 8 run 1

Aching legs.

YAY!!!

Japanese slow running

Runners Apps - Footpath

Had just over a week off...

After C25K.

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