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week 6 run 3

Good Evening all. Firstly, I love the fantastic support that all the members show each other, you have all really motivated a real coach potato to get moving....

Good Evening all. Firstly, I love the fantastic support that all the members sh...

Jazzyme

•2 years ago

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consolidation advice needed please

Hi, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been running 3 times a week for 30 mins and have managed a couple of 5k runs too. Should I be doing a mix of...

Hi, I graduated a couple of weeks ago and have been running 3 times a week for 3...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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consolidation runs

when I first graduated I didn’t really know what to do so used the last week of ct5k app. I tried a run without anything but felt like I kept looking at my...

when I first graduated I didn’t really know what to do so used the last week of ...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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breathing

week .2 I can't breathe in for four beats,let alone out. I guess I would have less time for breathing if I ran faster, but that's not on. do you think...

week .2 I can't breathe in for four beats,let alone out. I guess I would hav...

Sisters-in-law

•2 years ago

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Back Again

Hi everyone I’ve completed this programme a couple of times now but life always seems to get I. The way and I stop running so I’m back again. Still dragging...

Hi everyone I’ve completed this programme a couple of times now but life always...

VPOLLIE67

Graduate•2 years ago

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the ‘dreaded’w5r3

Well just done W5R2….. I had ‘the fear’ of the next run however I have read through the previous posts and realise I’m not alone, I’m slow, but thanks to you...

Well just done W5R2….. I had ‘the fear’ of the next run however I have read thro...

50-trying

•2 years ago

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Re-starting running

Hi All I completed C25K last August and managed to run on average 2 x/week after that. That went down to once a week about 2 months ago and I haven't run for...

Hi All I completed C25K last August and managed to run on average 2 x/week afte...

Steadytrot

•2 years ago

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11 miles! (Not all running!!)

I went out for a lovely run yesterday, listening to the lovely Laura on C25k+ instructing me though some speed intervals. I ran 2.2 miles, very enjoyable....

I went out for a lovely run yesterday, listening to the lovely Laura on C25k+ ...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

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struggling!!

i am going on to wk8, and during the last two25 min runs of week ,7 I have struggled,but it seems to be the heat,I had gone out later in the morning about...

i am going on to wk8, and during the last two25 min runs of week ,7 I have str...

Bratwust92

Graduate•2 years ago

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Musings on a short run…

So haven’t posted for a while…thanks to the posting gremlins (apparently they are a thing!) I graduated (for the 2nd time) back in January, and have been...

So haven’t posted for a while…thanks to the posting gremlins (apparently they ar...

LottieMW

Graduate•2 years ago

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Consolidation runs and other ramblings

I have now completed twelve 30 min consolidation runs since coming home to Gran Canaria after graduating while visiting the UK. I've been using the NHS 5K+...

I have now completed twelve 30 min consolidation runs since coming home to Gran ...

PDIGC

Graduate•2 years ago

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Advice

Hello all Would like bit of advice on my plan to run the C5K I broke my leg in Dec 21 and wore brace for 8 weeks. I have had some physio but now finished....

Hello all Would like bit of advice on my plan to run the C5K I broke my leg in...

EveJ54

•2 years ago

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Just wondering about Pace

hey guys well i found a pace i can complete w1r1 at but i feel im gunna knock my running pace back to the pace i walk at brisk walk seems to be the way to go...

hey guys well i found a pace i can complete w1r1 at but i feel im gunna knock my...

Crow277

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Late graduation gift from Mr M0use

Yes I was going to wait for a sale before investing in some more colourful running gear but Mr M0use has just given me a late graduation present of these very...

Yes I was going to wait for a sale before investing in some more colourful runn...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

37 Replies

W5R3 done

I have just complete W5r3 20 minutes run I was concerned if I could do it but it went well and felt I could do more at the end so I did covered 3 miles in 40...

I have just complete W5r3 20 minutes run I was concerned if I could do it but it...

nellanamron

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Running 2 days consecutively

Hi all! I completed C25K at the end of June and am running 3 times a week where I can but sometimes work gets in the way of my weekday runs. I know I need a...

Hi all! I completed C25K at the end of June and am running 3 times a week where...

AcryllicAfternoons

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

5k Runniversary update

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my previous post regarding my 5k Runniversary. The response was very positive and only goes to show how...

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my previous post regardin...

Freecloud

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

what a difference a week make.

last week struggled to run for 6 minutes, started with week 5 run 1 on Monday, by this Friday should have stopped at 20 minutes but as it was slightly down...

last week struggled to run for 6 minutes, started with week 5 run 1 on Monday, b...

Bluestreek

Graduate•2 years ago

3 Replies

CATCH-UP CORNER.. End of JULY...Weekend chat.... Please, come on in and share:)

Hello everyone ! Here I am...here you are, heading towards the final weekend of July... The cushions need a good shake and will be getting a really good...

Hello everyone ! Here I am...here you are, heading towards the final weekend of...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

27 Replies

update

I posted last week I was struggling with wk 6 day 3 , well last night I managed to complete it. I slowed down my speed to 5mph. It was a push to complete but...

I posted last week I was struggling with wk 6 day 3 , well last night I manage...

Adelea

•2 years ago

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W6R3 done ✔️

How on earth did I manage that 😂🏃‍♀️ It was a hard steady run for 25 minutes. I haven’t run for that long in such a long time. I had to give up running...

How on earth did I manage that 😂🏃‍♀️ It was a hard steady run for 25 minutes. ...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•2 years ago

16 Replies

Week 1, Run 1

Finally got myself motivated to get back to running, feeling very unfit Day 1 and limping afterwards, sore side of foot !! Not what I was hoping for 👎🏻...

Finally got myself motivated to get back to running, feeling very unfit Day 1...

MacnMurdo

•2 years ago

14 Replies

I'm back! W1 2R Done

Hi All! I've graduated in Feb 2022 but as it sometimes happens many things got in a way and I just stopped running. I've decided to do a whole program...

Hi All! I've graduated in Feb 2022 but as it sometimes happens many things g...

pe_stopa

•2 years ago

5 Replies

So frustrated!

I cannot believe it that I now have an injury on my foot, I suspect plantar fasciitis. I am so close to graduating, about to start week 9 and now this...

I cannot believe it that I now have an injury on my foot, I suspect plantar fas...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

24 Replies

Yay 🎉🏃‍♀️ back to running

After almost a week of family commitments involving far too much food and no time for running (did have some lovely long walks so it wasn't all idleness) I...

After almost a week of family commitments involving far too much food and no ti...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

11 Replies

I could have a conversation whilst running

This morning I met up with a friend who completed ct5k 5 years ago and has been running ever since, we did a park run route (I’ve registered for this now) and...

This morning I met up with a friend who completed ct5k 5 years ago and has been ...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

16 Replies

advice needed

I had to take just over a week off due to weather/work commitments and I'm wondering do I carry on with where I left off or skip back a little as it will be...

I had to take just over a week off due to weather/work commitments and I'm wond...

First-time-run

•2 years ago

9 Replies

completed what a feeling

I was told after major surgery that I would never be able to run but never thought this a problem as it's not something I'd ever wanted to do. 6 years later...

I was told after major surgery that I would never be able to run but never thou...

Remus71

Graduate•2 years ago

13 Replies

A BLAST from the PAST... Come on everyone.... join in the fun!

Good morning... All Couch 25K running friends... Now, I hear you say... what am I doing here, posting on a Wednesday...? Well, I was taking a trip down...

Good morning... All Couch 25K running friends... Now, I hear you say... what ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

54 Replies

Remembering the joy…

Evening everyone…hope you’re all doing well…& those of you who aren’t I hope you’re on the mend Just wanted to share my morning run with you all… I hitched...

Evening everyone…hope you’re all doing well…& those of you who aren’t I hope you...

Mummycav

Administrator•2 years ago

20 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

week 6 run 3

consolidation advice needed please

consolidation runs

breathing

Back Again

the ‘dreaded’w5r3

Re-starting running

11 miles! (Not all running!!)

struggling!!

Musings on a short run…

Consolidation runs and other ramblings

Advice

Just wondering about Pace

Late graduation gift from Mr M0use

W5R3 done

Running 2 days consecutively

5k Runniversary update

what a difference a week make.

CATCH-UP CORNER.. End of JULY...Weekend chat.... Please, come on in and share:)

update

W6R3 done ✔️

Week 1, Run 1

I'm back! W1 2R Done

So frustrated!

Yay 🎉🏃‍♀️ back to running

I could have a conversation whilst running

advice needed

completed what a feeling

A BLAST from the PAST... Come on everyone.... join in the fun!

Remembering the joy…

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

﻿week 6 run 3

consolidation advice needed please

consolidation runs

﻿breathing

Back Again

the ‘dreaded’w5r3

Re-starting running

﻿11 miles! (Not all running!!)

﻿struggling!!

Musings on a short run…

﻿Consolidation runs and other ramblings

Advice

Just wondering about Pace

﻿Late graduation gift from Mr M0use

W5R3 done

Running 2 days consecutively

5k Runniversary update

what a difference a week make.

CATCH-UP CORNER.. End of JULY...Weekend chat.... Please, come on in and share:)

﻿update

W6R3 done ✔️

Week 1, Run 1

﻿I'm back! W1 2R Done

﻿So frustrated!

﻿Yay 🎉🏃‍♀️ back to running

I could have a conversation whilst running

﻿advice needed

﻿completed what a feeling

A BLAST from the PAST... Come on everyone.... join in the fun!

Remembering the joy…

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your running journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

Topics

Archive

week 6 run 3

breathing

11 miles! (Not all running!!)

struggling!!

Consolidation runs and other ramblings

Late graduation gift from Mr M0use

update

I'm back! W1 2R Done

So frustrated!

Yay 🎉🏃‍♀️ back to running

advice needed

completed what a feeling