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w5r1 hell yeah

wow dudes this run was awesome was totally in zone for it this up there as a fav run looking forward to r2 in 2 days cant believe the improvements im going...

wow dudes this run was awesome was totally in zone for it this up there as a fav...

Crow277

•2 years ago

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imposter syndrome

Hi. I’ve just completed W8 R2, but feel like a fraud. 28 mins is providing really hard, even though it’s only 3 mins more than last week. I’m running...

Hi. I’ve just completed W8 R2, but feel like a fraud. 28 mins is providing real...

Starmum10

Graduate•2 years ago

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second time round Run 1 week 1 !!!!

Following up from my last post! Guess what?! I did it! I got out there for my first run back from physical and mental illness after 3 months!! Thank you so...

Following up from my last post! Guess what?! I did it! I got out there for my ...

Pymander10

Graduate•2 years ago

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Completed my first Half Marathon!

Well I did it! I complete the Antrim Coast Half Marathon! It’s probably the toughest thing I’ve ever done, but I did!

Well I did it! I complete the Antrim Coast Half Marathon! It’s probably the toug...

Tag49

Graduate•2 years ago

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after graduating

I am on week 8 r2 and I must admit to like the the Laura intervention during my runs letting me know my times etc after graduation is there another app or...

I am on week 8 r2 and I must admit to like the the Laura intervention during my...

nellanamron

•2 years ago

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1yr Running Break & Heel Pain

hi guys I have stopped running for about a year and will need to restart Couch to 5k from scratch. The one thing that holds me back (apart of lack of Mojo and...

hi guys I have stopped running for about a year and will need to restart Couch ...

Silkey

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Take the highs with the lows

After my excellent run on Friday today was a different story. Felt harder and I had a cheeky walk at 2.5k. I probably went out too fast. But I'm not...

After my excellent run on Friday today was a different story. Felt harder and I...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 1 - I’ve smashed it!

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was desperate to start running again but had no idea whether it would actually be possible on my new medication. Today I finished...

Well, a couple of weeks ago I was desperate to start running again but had no id...

RainbowC

Graduate•2 years ago

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1st run - didnt quite make it.

So tried this in the park and did most of it but not all . Not too bothered though - just amazed I can still run at all. Maybe I'll go a bit slower next...

So tried this in the park and did most of it but not all . Not too bothered th...

Flynsky

•2 years ago

9 Replies

1st Run ✔️

Hi everyone, I’m new to couch to 5k. I downloaded the app 2 years ago! It’s really hilly where I live and to avoid the weather putting me off I bought a...

Hi everyone, I’m new to couch to 5k. I downloaded the app 2 years ago! It’s real...

Brighter1

Graduate•2 years ago

36 Replies

First 10K

Hey Guys! I started about 6 months ago with the couch to 5k programme after not exercising at all for about a year and half! I just ran my first 10K and...

Hey Guys! I started about 6 months ago with the couch to 5k programme after no...

ThomasSummers

•2 years ago

12 Replies

W4R1 Done

Feeling great after my run. To top it continue my brisk walk for extra 45 mins

B_Dlo

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 4 complete

just finished Week 4 this morning. I really didn’t want to go out ,was thinking of all the other things to do instead, housework even seemed a better option!!...

just finished Week 4 this morning. I really didn’t want to go out ,was thinking ...

MacnMurdo

•2 years ago

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Well here I go again! W1R1

So to celebrate my 56th birthday (how did those years fly by) I decided to start C25K again. Doing this mainly to support my partner James as he returns to...

So to celebrate my 56th birthday (how did those years fly by) I decided to star...

Fabat50

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Week3 DONE!

Hi,completed W3 this morning. At the beginning I was feeling really tired felt that at any minute I was just going to not be able to complete the final run.as...

Hi,completed W3 this morning. At the beginning I was feeling really tired felt ...

Lusitan

•2 years ago

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W6R1 completed with good company

what a perfect way to start the weekend. Joined by my son for my run this morning. Was really lovely to be able to ‘run’ together. He is a regular runner, I...

what a perfect way to start the weekend. Joined by my son for my run this mornin...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

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Any tips for w5r3

hey guys is thing anything in particular i should do for this run or just go at it like all my other runs tbh these is the week ive been most nervous about but...

hey guys is thing anything in particular i should do for this run or just go at ...

Crow277

•2 years ago

7 Replies

week 4 complete

aw yeah nice week 4 complete now onto the bigger runs of week 5 lets goo weird not looking at the time but il get used to it lol

aw yeah nice week 4 complete now onto the bigger runs of week 5 lets goo weird ...

Crow277

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Back. AGAIN!!!!

Well Covid got me for the second time mid July and really affected me both physically and mentally. But I am back again wk 2 just started. After graduating...

Well Covid got me for the second time mid July and really affected me both physi...

Poppdog

Graduate•2 years ago

1 Reply

Feeling great!

Hello my fellow runners I just wanted to share the great feeling I had today. I was on my 4th 30 minute consolidation run and do you know what? I felt...

Hello my fellow runners I just wanted to share the great feeling I had today. ...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

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Where to resume?

Three weeks ago, all was going well and I was about to start week 8. Sadly, I had an accident (not running related) and suffered a mildly sprained ankle....

Three weeks ago, all was going well and I was about to start week 8. Sadly, I h...

PurpleChrissie

•2 years ago

8 Replies

A month break

I've recently had around 4 weeks off due to the hot weather and working at the commonwealth games. I skipped back to week 5 as I didn't want to push myself...

I've recently had around 4 weeks off due to the hot weather and working at the...

First-time-run

•2 years ago

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I've done it 🥳🎉🥳

Can't believe I actually graduated yesterday! 🥳👍. Definitely would not have made it without the invaluable advice from this forum from my post "getting my...

Can't believe I actually graduated yesterday! 🥳👍. Definitely would not have m...

Terilu

Graduate•2 years ago

21 Replies

W6R3 Done

Hooray finished this run today. It was a slow trot all the way but I was determined to finish no matter the speed. The best advice I can give anyone who is a...

Hooray finished this run today. It was a slow trot all the way but I was determi...

Swimming24

Graduate•2 years ago

6 Replies

For those who run outdoors:

What do you do on raining days? Do you run as usual? Skip the run that day? Find somewhere else to go (where)?

What do you do on raining days? Do you run as usual? Skip the run that day? Find...

MummyLu

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Week 9 finished but only 3K

Hello, I have got to the end of Week 9 & am really pleased! But I run pretty slowly and only just manage 3K. Has anyone else had this? How much longer might...

Hello, I have got to the end of Week 9 & am really pleased! But I run pretty sl...

Avdb

Graduate•2 years ago

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WK9 R3 Completed. Very chuffed with myself.

This is probably the fourth or fifth time I've attempted C25K. They say if at first you don't succeed try, try, and try again and that advice certainly worked...

This is probably the fourth or fifth time I've attempted C25K. They say if at fi...

SnafuDad

Graduate•2 years ago

9 Replies

Week 1, done!

New here, just re-started the program. I’ve never made it to week 9 but I’m going to stick it out this time…😇 promise

New here, just re-started the program. I’ve never made it to week 9 but I’m goin...

Punkmummy

Graduate•2 years ago

4 Replies

Running after surgery

Has anyone re-started running after surgery, especially knee surgery? I had an op to repair a torn #meniscus but keep feeling twinges around the joint which...

Has anyone re-started running after surgery, especially knee surgery? I had an o...

marirstk

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling elated 🙌🏻 W5R3 ✅

wow, what an amazing feeling. I actually ran for 20 minutes………..yes me, moi, wifey, mum, nanny. Super chuffed, amazing feeling and sense of accomplishment....

wow, what an amazing feeling. I actually ran for 20 minutes………..yes me, moi, wif...

Mrsmuppet

Graduate•2 years ago

16 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

w5r1 hell yeah

imposter syndrome

second time round Run 1 week 1 !!!!

Completed my first Half Marathon!

after graduating

1yr Running Break & Heel Pain

Take the highs with the lows

week 1 - I’ve smashed it!

1st run - didnt quite make it.

1st Run ✔️

First 10K

W4R1 Done

week 4 complete

Well here I go again! W1R1

Week3 DONE!

W6R1 completed with good company

Any tips for w5r3

week 4 complete

Back. AGAIN!!!!

Feeling great!

Where to resume?

A month break

I've done it 🥳🎉🥳

W6R3 Done

For those who run outdoors:

Week 9 finished but only 3K

WK9 R3 Completed. Very chuffed with myself.

Week 1, done!

Running after surgery

Feeling elated 🙌🏻 W5R3 ✅

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2022

w5r1 hell yeah

imposter syndrome

second time round Run 1 week 1 !!!!

Completed my first Half Marathon!

after graduating

1yr Running Break & Heel Pain

﻿Take the highs with the lows

week 1 - I’ve smashed it!

﻿1st run - didnt quite make it.

1st Run ✔️

First 10K

W4R1 Done

week 4 complete

Well here I go again! W1R1

﻿Week3 DONE!

W6R1 completed with good company

Any tips for w5r3

week 4 complete

Back. AGAIN!!!!

﻿Feeling great!

Where to resume?

﻿A month break

﻿I've done it 🥳🎉🥳

W6R3 Done

﻿For those who run outdoors:

Week 9 finished but only 3K

WK9 R3 Completed. Very chuffed with myself.

Week 1, done!

Running after surgery

Feeling elated 🙌🏻 W5R3 ✅

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

Take the highs with the lows

1st run - didnt quite make it.

Week3 DONE!

Feeling great!

A month break

I've done it 🥳🎉🥳

For those who run outdoors: