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Do you hate running and want to be mercilessly bullied into it? Cod's couch to 5k

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iCod · 23/10/2026 14:08

If so I am your woman!
You might remember me from other successes as ' Potty training boot camp with Cod' and ' the Horned Hoofers". But now, in a Moment of Madness, I decided to do 5k, my reasoning being that all sorts if idiots can run, so so can I.
I finished it a week ahead ( GET ME) and now after not wanting to run, ever, and being unable to do 5 minutes, I can run for 35 without stopping

What is in it for you?
You will do couch to 5k in the 9 weeks and no slacking
I will bully you

Result
You will end up loving running as much as I do now. Its free, its quickly over (!) and its transportable.
If I can, you can.

What do you need?
Trainers
A sports bra
Music if that is your thing
The Couch to 5k app
Its even better if you have a smart watch ( can plot the incredible change to for eg your heart)

What I can't allow for
Lazy fuckers who don't STICK TO THE PROGRAMME
anyone with health issues - soz, am not a doctor, not interested in your wonky knee..

We start NOW

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iCod · Yesterday 19:36

That's so kind. It's been a week with family diagnoses tbh.
so happy that we are all doing shit!

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Finbar · Yesterday 19:25

done two! Cant quite believe it. Second one much slower I think

It's not speed. It's COMMITMENT

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tonsattingforbjudes · Yesterday 19:34

@iCod Yes, exercise linked to a reduction of risk of all types of dementia. Now I need to up the strength training! Do you have a boot camp for that? 😉

Sorry you're heading down that route with your mum. It was quite the 5 years with mine but she made it to a month shy of 99 in the end.

I'm determined to carry on shuffling into my 70s and beyond.

You can all do it. Proud of each and every one of you and of your inspiring run leader and chief bullier

(Get the waterproof socks. Game changer)

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Finbar · Yesterday 19:25

done two! Cant quite believe it. Second one much slower I think

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iCod · Yesterday 19:21

WELL DONE @watchPhone. Incredible !

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watchPhone · Yesterday 19:18

I was in on Friday, then I was out Saturday and now I’m in again. Week 1 Day 1 done. Whoop Whoop. Off to program Week 1 day 2 on my phone.

Appaloosa2000 · Yesterday 19:02

Going tomorrow as my first run was yesterday. The first top looked fine and like the idea of a higher neck .

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iCod · Yesterday 17:48

I bought two warmer tops to add to the other one and largely because they're not football tops like the other one was by mistake
not sure why they've tied them up with that white thing

Do you hate running and want to be mercilessly bullied into it? Cod's couch to 5k
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iCod · Yesterday 17:27

Has anyone else been out today or is planning to go?

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iCod · Yesterday 17:14

@tonsattingforbjudes 57 a great age.
went to get my mum's Alzheimer's diagnosis today (not great) but doc quite emphatic how exercise helps prevent it.

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rainbowsandcloudyskies · Yesterday 16:41

@LeahCariadfucking hated it too but also going to try again on Wednesday. This is mostly thanks to @iCodfor awarding me runner of the day. I have literally never been anwarded anything ever (especially for anything sports related!!). Thanks for motivating me!

tonsattingforbjudes · Yesterday 13:50

Ha ha! I've been reading this fabulous thread with a big smile on my face. I did C25K at the ripe old age of 57. Fell off the wagon around 3 years later due to caring duties. No longer have that responsibility so am back on course about 5 years after that (so old-ish). Perhaps shuffling would be a better description of what I do now but I'm well and truly re-hooked in.

And...for @LeahCariad I have two words. WATERPROOF SOCKS! A revelation (although bloody expensive). Trainers still get wet but scrunched newspaper sorts those out.

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iCod · Yesterday 12:31

Special hello to my friends from the subreddit! Are you going to start running too? 🙃

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iCod · Yesterday 12:30

LeahCariad · Yesterday 12:22

I fucking hated it. My ears hurt from the cold, I got wet, and my trainers are soaking.

Will do it again on Wednesday if my trainers are dry.

Yeah. You've done the worst weather. That's crap.

it'll only get better now!

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LeahCariad · Yesterday 12:22

I fucking hated it. My ears hurt from the cold, I got wet, and my trainers are soaking.

Will do it again on Wednesday if my trainers are dry.

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iCod · Yesterday 10:25

Excellent!

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SkyBlueAndTired · Yesterday 10:09

Miss, Miss I’ve started! Due to lack of planning had to do my first run from the gym which is at the bottom of a very long hill..

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iCod · Yesterday 09:25

rainbowsandcloudyskies · Yesterday 09:15

I JUST DID IT!!!

Week 1. Day 1. In the pouring rain!

What fresh hell is this?

RUNNER OF THE DAY! 🛶
God well done.!! Is week one run for a minute walk for 90 seconds?

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rainbowsandcloudyskies · Yesterday 09:15

I JUST DID IT!!!

Week 1. Day 1. In the pouring rain!

What fresh hell is this?

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iCod · Yesterday 08:30

Oh you're welcome @unhappybutunsureofwork it's a team thing!

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unhappybutunsureofwork · Yesterday 07:40

I used to run, mainly as it was cheap and easy - gave me 30-60 mins to myself when kids were young. Went back to work full time ( clinical role NHS) constantly
knackered - now going part time so up for the bullying that @iCod can provide.
I started yesterday - managed 2.63 klm mix of run/ walk. Now just need to do it again tomorrow ( and keep it up) thanks @iCod.

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iCod · Yesterday 01:04

@michealsmum1998 ha ha. I didn't go back to the short runs afterwards ! I KNOW

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SausagesAndBananas · 25/10/2026 23:03

I'm in ! Will start first thing tomorrow morning. We'll, after I've downloaded the app and dug out my trainers.
Not looking forward to it as I really hate running, and I run more like a tellytubby.
Definitely need the accountability.

SirChenjins · 25/10/2026 22:21

I have a dodgy hip, dodgy knee and dodgy achilles, but even if I didn't I wouldn't join you - far better things to do than run in the cold, rain and darkness. Instead I shall raise a cup of coffee to you all from my window as you go by - chin chin! You've got this, slay queens, etc etc. 👏👊🫶💪

michealsmum1998 · 25/10/2026 22:10

iCod · 23/10/2026 19:53

lol. @HippoPottyMouth I found the app fantastic even at the week five run three

Even if you love running now we all know you are lying with this. We all hated this run lol.ond you the run after this feels so much harder. 😀

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