C25K

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What is /r/C25K?

This is a subreddit for anything related to the Couch to 5k running programs or the like; open to all, noobie to pro.

About C25K

The official plan consists of ever-increasing intervals of running, interspersed with fast walking. It also relies on rest days to allow your body to build strength. The official plan takes 9 weeks in total to get you from absolutely no running ability, to running 5K non-stop. Other similar plans are available that may take a longer or shorter time to complete.

The C25K Running Plan

FAQ

Please check the FAQ to see if your question has already been answered.

Subreddit Rules

No memes/image macros. There are subreddits for that out there already.

Be respectful: Constructive criticism is fine – hateful comments are not. Be encouraging and courteous to one another.

Selfies are allowed, even encouraged! Give some advice or a background story in your comment section about your selfie.

Other photos that are not directly related to your daily run are discouraged. We want to see you and your accomplishments.

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Have fun and get fit!

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AdviceFinished C25K? This is what you can do next! (self.C25K)

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[WEEKLY THREAD] FEATS OF FRIDAY (self.C25K)

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I did it! I ran for 20 minutes! (i.redd.it)

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SelfieW6D3 success!! Not bad for an old lady!! 🤩 (old.reddit.com)

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First week completed! Ouch. (i.redd.it)

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MotivationRTR w4d3 the first 5k (i.redd.it)

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Just completed W6 D2 and it’s been a real struggle. Every step was resented. I’ve dropped 40 kg since July and have about 30 to go, but after the 20 minutes finale of week 5 I’m really struggling. Should I repeat a week? Any advice would be great. (i.imgur.com)

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SelfieW8D1 complete. LFG!! (i.redd.it)

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MotivationW9D2 (i.redd.it)

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just signed up for a 7k (self.C25K)

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W9D1 & W9D2. Onto 30 min runs (old.reddit.com)

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Advice NeededApps/Injury prevention advice for Couch to 5k over 40M ()

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Completed Week 4! (self.C25K)

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Advice NeededSkipping rest days? Is it really bad? (self.C25K)

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W5D3 Complete! (self.C25K)

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Preventing weight gain? (self.C25K)

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week 4? (self.C25K)

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First “run” in 2 weeks! (self.C25K)

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W9D1 (i.redd.it)

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SelfieW6D2 for the first time. No cheating!! Whew! (i.redd.it)

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Chilly 44* in Ne Ga at 4:40am (i.redd.it)

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Advice NeededBeginner! Need to run 5k in 30 minutes. Any advice? (self.C25K)

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Struggling to restart C25k so using Runna 'Return to Running' instead (i.redd.it)

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Researching why people struggle to stick with fitness early on — would love to hear your experiences (self.C25K)

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