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Unbelievable I have never run in my 54 years but with my eldest daughter by my side we kept each other going. COUCH TO 5k in (well not 9) 11 weeks but still...

We Did It 🏅🏆🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

Unbelievable I have never run in my 54 years but with my eldest daughter by my s...

BoobinMaMa

Graduate•3 years ago

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A start

Well I downloaded the app Saturday and was going to start today ! So glad I got myself up and out yesterday.. my first day of the program, it was hard but...

Well I downloaded the app Saturday and was going to start today ! So glad I got ...

De48

Graduate•3 years ago

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W4r3 ✔ 31mph winds couldnt keep me from completing it!

I am soo chuffed with myself ! After ele suggested I run outside for my next run i decided that tonight i was gona test more than my stamina ! I was goin to...

I am soo chuffed with myself ! After ele suggested I run outside for my next run...

Crazyrocheter

Graduate•3 years ago

I’ve downloaded app ready to start but I am about 4 stone overweight can I still do it?

Nerves

I’ve downloaded app ready to start but I am about 4 stone overweight can I still...

SarahLola

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Week 3

Week 3 Done not a good run on Friday, but tonight was good, it does help when running with someone else.

Week 3 Done not a good run on Friday, but tonight was good, it does help when ru...

marsbarwestie2

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Just about to start

Hi I’m a newbie. Lockdown has been cruel to my waist line and I am feeling less and less healthy. I have had the app for a while and not been motivated at...

Hi I’m a newbie. Lockdown has been cruel to my waist line and I am feeling les...

Booty180178

•3 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

After repeating week 7 tonnes I never thought I’d make 28 mins. But I laced up and got out there in the driving rain and wind and I did it !!!! No one is more...

After repeating week 7 tonnes I never thought I’d make 28 mins. But I laced up a...

Badrun

Graduate•3 years ago

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SUPPER'S READY

W7 done with the aid of Genesis' Supper's Ready track on the Seconds Out album. The track, other than being sublime, is very nearly 25 mins long, so perfect...

W7 done with the aid of Genesis' Supper's Ready track on the Seconds Out album. ...

newbie-nick

Graduate•3 years ago

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C25K W6R3 - DONE!!

Oh my god I ran for 25 minutes!!!! I can’t lie, I found it hard. Kept my pace slow which defiantly helped but my calves were incredibly achy and crampy which...

Oh my god I ran for 25 minutes!!!! I can’t lie, I found it hard. Kept my pace sl...

BethEdwards23

Graduate•3 years ago

31 Replies

Behind the knee pain

Week 4 and I have behind the knee pain and I can’t even walk far without having to go back home. Is it caused by my gait, stretching incorrectly or my heel...

Week 4 and I have behind the knee pain and I can’t even walk far without having ...

Chishawasha

•3 years ago

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W2 completed

Actually got up early on a Saturday morning to go for a run loved being out in the fresh air, really enjoying the plan. resisited the temptation top go out...

Actually got up early on a Saturday morning to go for a run loved being out in t...

Howie1210

Graduate•3 years ago

I initially started Couch to 5K on Tuesday 24 March 2020, the day after Mr Johnson's "Stay Home" chat. I found it hard. Very hard. I had never run for any time...

W1R1 repeated one year on

I initially started Couch to 5K on Tuesday 24 March 2020, the day after Mr Johns...

nowster

Graduate•3 years ago

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Failed Wk7 Run 1

So disappointed with my efforts today I just failed run 1 of wks 7 basically I could only run for twelve & a half minutes. So disappointed with myself I was...

So disappointed with my efforts today I just failed run 1 of wks 7 basically I c...

Roughdiamond01

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Small Steps

I came across this picture today and thought it was very apt! 😁

TT16112

Graduate•3 years ago

Hi there this is my first post! I've just completed Week 6 Run 1 which I found actually harder than W5R3. My problem is that the toes on my left foot always go...

Numb Toes

Hi there this is my first post! I've just completed Week 6 Run 1 which I found a...

Rudey

•3 years ago

Writing here for the first time. Am a 63 year old retired teacher and am thoroughly enjoying this new challenge. Realised last week that I was running too fast...

Week 5 run 2

Writing here for the first time. Am a 63 year old retired teacher and am thoroug...

Downsrunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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How much pain is too much pain??

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I decided to challenge myself the beginning of the year to couch to 5k by march. I did 2 months of walking...

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting. I decided to challenge myself t...

Busylizzy2021

•3 years ago

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Wk5R3 🍾

I’m 56 year old who has never run in her life, cross country at school was hiding in the phone box having a crafty fag with my mate waiting for everyone to...

I’m 56 year old who has never run in her life, cross country at school was hidin...

Run2222

Graduate•3 years ago

I posted earlier after week 8 run 1. Failed After a great week 7. & 3 strong runs increasing the spread of the treadmill by 0.2 on each run, starting at 4.8 to...

Treadmill, week 8 I’m crashing & burning.

I posted earlier after week 8 run 1. Failed After a great week 7. & 3 strong run...

Jed01

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 completed - hooray!

Ran W1R1 on 1st January, ran W9R3 this morning - feeling so satisfied I might almost be accused of being smug! Highlights: Week 1 run 1 - actually got out of...

Ran W1R1 on 1st January, ran W9R3 this morning - feeling so satisfied I might al...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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music helps me enjoy running - week 5 - run 3

I really enjoyed this first twenty min run and realise that music makes it for me. I have now started experimenting with different BPM (beats per minute) so...

I really enjoyed this first twenty min run and realise that music makes it for m...

Mittymoo

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation medal

Please may I have my graduation medal as I completed wk9 run3 this morning?

Graduate•3 years ago

Please could I have my graduation medal as today I completed wk8 run3.

Graduation medal

Well that was a great steady run this morning after a week off with a injury, great to be back out there on the beautiful coast..💪💪👊👊🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Graduate•3 years ago

1 Reply

Run on the coast 😀

Well that was a great steady run this morning after a week off with a injury, gr...

Stocksy67

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduation medal

Could someone tell me how to get my graduation medal as this morning I completed the programme?

Could someone tell me how to get my graduation medal as this morning I completed...

Feeling euphoric. I had a great completion run this morning. I seem to have found a good pace which suits me. I had NO GREMLINS, no bright beetroot face and...

Graduate•3 years ago

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Yeeehah!!!!!! Completed

Feeling euphoric. I had a great completion run this morning. I seem to have fo...

Graduate•3 years ago

Hey All, I’m writing here as I know your support is amazing and I always feel better after hearing responses! I started running about 3 years ago when my...

Feeling flat

Hey All, I’m writing here as I know your support is amazing and I always feel be...

Feeling_Runderful

Graduate•3 years ago

16 Replies

W5R3 done!

I'm really proud of myself for running non-stop for 20 minutes. Thank you Michael Johnson for the voice of encouragement, and thank you to you lovely...

I'm really proud of myself for running non-stop for 20 minutes. Thank you Michae...

BuilderBoysMum

Graduate•3 years ago