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Started Couch to 5K again

I’ve not run since October, life just got in the way…. A cruise in November , Christmas and I started working from home on the 2nd Jan meant a few extra pounds...

I’ve not run since October, life just got in the way…. A cruise in November , Ch...

Katrey60

Graduate•4 months ago

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Half way through my Couch Potato to 5K Potato journey (W5R2) woo hoo. Just a numb little toe to combat now...

Im elated to have got this far 😀. The spiders in the shed have been cheering me on. Latest hurdle is that one of my little toes was feeling numb during the...

Im elated to have got this far 😀. The spiders in the shed have been cheering me...

Resolute1

Graduate•4 months ago

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W9:3 “I (don’t) want to break free-eee”

Well. Here we are. I have teetered to the end of the C25K plank, and jumped. I have found myself unmotivated to run these past few week 9 runs. I think part...

Well. Here we are. I have teetered to the end of the C25K plank, and jumped. I ...

ktsok

Graduate•4 months ago

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Week 1, run 2, six months later. And no red kites.

Back to the start I go! Got out on Monday for w1 run 1, then today for Week 1 run 2, which I last ran 6 months ago according to my app. It was lovely and...

Back to the start I go! Got out on Monday for w1 run 1, then today for Week 1...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•4 months ago

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Stalled again!

Just before new year i got to Week7 and did 2 of the 25 minute runs, then didn't run for a week but still managed another 25 minute run. I haven't run now for...

Just before new year i got to Week7 and did 2 of the 25 minute runs, then didn't...

Dizzywitch

•4 months ago

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Advice?

I have been doing couch to 5k for two weeks now and I haven't moved up to week two yet as I don't feel like my body and fitness is up for it as I am still...

I have been doing couch to 5k for two weeks now and I haven't moved up to week t...

Northstarx98

•4 months ago

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Graduated 5 days ago but somehow tweaked my ankle

I haven't ran since my graduation run because I wanted to give my body rest before doing some consolidation training for the next 3 weeks however, the last...

I haven't ran since my graduation run because I wanted to give my body rest befo...

Mmcv96

Graduate•4 months ago

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Did everything wrong, but...

So, I have just done my very first run. I hadn't intended to - I was just walking the dogs but, having been poorly, I was curious to know if I could run, even...

So, I have just done my very first run. I hadn't intended to - I was just walkin...

Gottamakechanges

Graduate•4 months ago

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6 months on!

I began my journey on Saturday, 8th July 2023 and incredulously I’m still going. As a nearly 60 year old, I’ve re-run weeks several times before moving onto...

I began my journey on Saturday, 8th July 2023 and incredulously I’m still going....

Heti

Graduate•4 months ago

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W3/3 minute hurdle

I’ve completed Week 3, but I’m still struggling with the three minute run and *I know* I could/should repeat the week but I feel a bit deflated about it....

I’ve completed Week 3, but I’m still struggling with the three minute run and *I...

Wobbly_mum

Graduate•4 months ago

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A difficult journey

Hi people. I’d like to thank all the contributors here, all posts, whether the particular run/walk was successful or not so much, invoke positive and...

Hi people. I’d like to thank all the contributors here, all posts, whether the ...

Num29

•4 months ago

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W9:2 The lure of the “pause” function

I try to not use the ‘pause’ function on the Garmin. It’s just too tempting. Before you know it, you are pausing not just to shed a layer, but for a stile, a...

I try to not use the ‘pause’ function on the Garmin. It’s just too tempting. Bef...

ktsok

Graduate•4 months ago

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Started simple stretching today.

I'm 67, have a bad hip, first stage hypertension, am overweight (though have lost 10kg !) And am as stiff as a board. I had a complete knee replacement 18...

I'm 67, have a bad hip, first stage hypertension, am overweight (though have lo...

Jeffjones297

•4 months ago

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First nanny run!

Well, after an eventful few days I am a nanny! I am already smitten with our new grandson 💙 When I’m not working I have offered to be the relief cavalry so...

Well, after an eventful few days I am a nanny! I am already smitten with our new...

SweatyHettie

Graduate•4 months ago

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Not happy!

I've been quiet for just over a week because I seem to have picked up a knee issue. Let me explain.My last run was W8R2, I then looked at the gym plan I have...

I've been quiet for just over a week because I seem to have picked up a knee iss...

LeeU

Graduate•4 months ago

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CATCH Up CORNER...WEEK 4... Time to kick off the running shoes, and Slow things down...

Hello.... Welcome to the Corner... It is warm and cosy and hopefully, many of you will have escaped the reaches of the latest storm! It is so good to be...

Hello.... Welcome to the Corner... It is warm and cosy and hopefully, many of...

Oldfloss

Administrator•4 months ago

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No runs since graduation!

I completed C25K at the beginning of November, just before going on holiday to Gran Canaria for my birthday. I decided to take a few weeks off, because of my...

I completed C25K at the beginning of November, just before going on holiday to G...

che130

Graduate•4 months ago

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Runner’s fuel

Good morning everyone! I’ll be honest I’ve just been trying to wing it when it comes to what to eat/drink before a run. I’ve just sat down with my bowl of...

Good morning everyone! I’ll be honest I’ve just been trying to wing it when it ...

Tattoodo

•4 months ago

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gait checked

Gait checked and got some beautiful runners. Looking forward to getting out and running this coming week. Will post my journey on here.

Gait checked and got some beautiful runners. Looking forward to getting out and ...

Dachshundrunner

•4 months ago

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🍏New Graduate Chat Week 4 January 2024 After Consolidation

🎵 🎶 Congratulations and celebrations when I tell everyone that you’re a Graduate too! 👋 Welcome to the last chat in January. I have enjoyed hosting this...

🎵 🎶 Congratulations and celebrations when I tell everyone that you’re a Gradua...

Annieapple

Administrator•4 months ago

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struggling

I’m 61 and on C25K for the 4th time, this is the furthest I’ve got, I’m at Wk 7, I’m slow but not worried about good times. Just want to actually complete this...

I’m 61 and on C25K for the 4th time, this is the furthest I’ve got, I’m at Wk 7,...

jimbop

•4 months ago

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W9:1, a cramping run

Kiran Ghandi ran the London Marathon in 2015 with her period, sans the usual paraphernalia to prevent anyone ever knowing. It wasn’t pre-planned; she’d trained...

Kiran Ghandi ran the London Marathon in 2015 with her period, sans the usual par...

ktsok

Graduate•4 months ago

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W8R1 done, those extra 3 mins!

Just run the first 28 of W8... By R3 of W7 I was feeling good, surprised how hard the extra 3 were.Just shows how well designed this programme is, hard but...

Just run the first 28 of W8... By R3 of W7 I was feeling good, surprised how har...

Slo0LdBkoke

Graduate•4 months ago

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2 degrees but still frosty 🥶

Think this is my fourth run still not far but taking it easy after 3 months of nothingness ! My phone said it was 2 degrees so thought it would be frost free...

Think this is my fourth run still not far but taking it easy after 3 months of n...

Wavy-chick28

Graduate•4 months ago

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What’s the cause of knee pain?

I am only in week 2 and have been temporarily halted due to pain developed on the very inner side of each knee, not the knee cap itself. I am not over weight...

I am only in week 2 and have been temporarily halted due to pain developed on th...

Marge54

•4 months ago

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Leg pain and struggling to run in the cold

I am currently running (W4R2) and the weather is -5.5C so well below freezing. Ive noticed that my legs seem to be suffering from what feels like lactic acid...

I am currently running (W4R2) and the weather is -5.5C so well below freezing. I...

Resolute1

Graduate•4 months ago

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Am I too old for this?

I'm a 59F who managed to complete C25K in my 40's. Sadly I didn't continue and up until about six weeks ago, haven't done any running in over 10 years. I did...

I'm a 59F who managed to complete C25K in my 40's. Sadly I didn't continue and u...

Happyfeet4life

•4 months ago

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Bit of an update

I've popped back to where it all started for me, just to say hi and thanks again for all of the support and motivation over the years.I also want to wish all...

I've popped back to where it all started for me, just to say hi and thanks again...

Tattoosteve

Graduate•4 months ago

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Help - completed C25K last year - where next?!… 🏃‍♀️

Hi all 👋… so I completed c25k last year - started Jan 22 finished around March I think. I suffer with bronchiectasis so this was a fantastic achievement for...

Hi all 👋… so I completed c25k last year - started Jan 22 finished around March ...

Dude10

•4 months ago

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Week 9 complete!

I've done it, I've officially completed week 9 and with that the couch to 5k programme this morning, I feel really proud that I was able to do this and my plan...

I've done it, I've officially completed week 9 and with that the couch to 5k pro...

Mmcv96

Graduate•4 months ago

10 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2024

Started Couch to 5K again

Half way through my Couch Potato to 5K Potato journey (W5R2) woo hoo. Just a numb little toe to combat now...

W9:3 “I (don’t) want to break free-eee”

Week 1, run 2, six months later. And no red kites.

Stalled again!

Advice?

Graduated 5 days ago but somehow tweaked my ankle

Did everything wrong, but...

6 months on!

W3/3 minute hurdle

A difficult journey

W9:2 The lure of the “pause” function

Started simple stretching today.

First nanny run!

Not happy!

CATCH Up CORNER...WEEK 4... Time to kick off the running shoes, and Slow things down...

No runs since graduation!

Runner’s fuel

gait checked

🍏New Graduate Chat Week 4 January 2024 After Consolidation

struggling

W9:1, a cramping run

W8R1 done, those extra 3 mins!

2 degrees but still frosty 🥶

What’s the cause of knee pain?

Leg pain and struggling to run in the cold

Am I too old for this?

Bit of an update

Help - completed C25K last year - where next?!… 🏃‍♀️

Week 9 complete!

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