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Can you listen to your own music while running couch to 5k and listen to the podcast??

I use an iPhone four s, and I really like the encouragement but really want to listen to my own music. Every time I try it the podcast just pauses. Any ideas??...

I use an iPhone four s, and I really like the encouragement but really want to l...

LeaLouu1993

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Yahoo.... I've done it....week 5 run 3

Just got back having completed the dreaded first ever 20 minutes run in wk5 r3. Feeling very pleased with myself. Breathing was ok I just get a little...

Just got back having completed the dreaded first ever 20 minutes run in wk5 r3. ...

Doodle1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woohoo - Wk5 Run2 much better! Thanks forum.

After a tough Run 1 on Sunday, I combed the forum and then looked at my Garmin data and wondered if I'd struggled because I was picking up pace (my Garmin...

After a tough Run 1 on Sunday, I combed the forum and then looked at my Garmin d...

Zizzy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Still on my own

Nice 30mins run this morning. Downloaded RockMyRun yesterday, 30mins rock music at 128bpm. I will try another one when in York round the race course on...

Nice 30mins run this morning. Downloaded RockMyRun yesterday, 30mins rock music ...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 first run

Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Definitely a mental challenge though, run three looks a challenge !

Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Definitely a mental challenge though...

44cmn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Help. GPS on iPhone had gone crazy and is knocking a minute off my pace.

Has anyone else had problems recently? I use runkeeper but have also tested it on the Wahoo ap. Even in good weather it is giving me a pace of 2-4 mins per...

Has anyone else had problems recently? I use runkeeper but have also tested it ...

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Where do I start? How do I find out week 1 criteria etc? I am training for the London Triathlon in August. Regards, John.

Johnvespa200

•10 years ago

1 Reply

I am a Runner

Hi all, still club running, recently found myself getting really stressed at work and the first thought that popped into my head was...I need to go for a run,...

Hi all, still club running, recently found myself getting really stressed at wor...

tor41

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Need to get back on track.

I graduated in early December and have only managed to get out running 3 times since through a combination of factors including illness and moving house. I...

I graduated in early December and have only managed to get out running 3 times s...

Lazydaysinmay

Graduate•10 years ago

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When should I 'graduate'?

This week I should be on Week 7, but feeling up to the challenge, I've done two 30 minute (5km) runs instead of the 25 minutes I should have been doing on Week...

This week I should be on Week 7, but feeling up to the challenge, I've done two ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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First run without Laura, without music...

... but with really loud breathing and horrendously thumpy feet. Yep I broke my headphones whilst trying to 'fix' them (quite heavy handed when fixing stuff;...

... but with really loud breathing and horrendously thumpy feet. Yep I broke my ...

PortlySportly

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Can anyone help. I want to unlock week 2 of the app and unable to do so. Also from NHS Choices site cannot download the podcasts??

MsGail2107

•10 years ago

4 Replies

GUESS WHO FINALLY GRADUATED!!!

Caps needed! I am so excited/proud and am absolutely BUZZING after my work out! I actually had a good run - I've been struggling lately but one of my mates is...

Caps needed! I am so excited/proud and am absolutely BUZZING after my work out! ...

secretlemon

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

going backwards already

So I had had a days rest from Saturdays w3d1 but my legs were still sore. Wasn't going to go out at all but needed to keep going. Decided to do week 2 again...

So I had had a days rest from Saturdays w3d1 but my legs were still sore. Wasn't...

glendam52

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

I've only just gone and bl**dy well done it!

Well, that's it, ten weeks, 28 runs (I snuck an extra one in), and a fair few times I thought I wasn't gonna be able to do it, but here I am, about to apply...

Well, that's it, ten weeks, 28 runs (I snuck an extra one in), and a fair few ti...

fitnfiftyish

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

How I feel about the dreaded week 6

Its worth starting by saying that before each of the recent weeks I've been terrified, I'm still terrified of week 7 and week 8 and week 9. I don't think...

Its worth starting by saying that before each of the recent weeks I've been terr...

LightDark

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

500 miles

500 mile mark past tonight been a bit naughty i was only going to do recov run after sundays slog but i just couldnt help my self im going to try and not...

500 mile mark past tonight been a bit naughty i was only going to do recov run...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Sorry if this is a common question I've had a little look to see if its been poster before

I'm just rerunning week 4, my running partner has gone away for the week and I didn't want to move in without her, .. I'm finding the run ok .. But I feel so...

I'm just rerunning week 4, my running partner has gone away for the week and I d...

Ria118

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Shin splint? For newbie

Just started week 3 and have done 2nd run. Shin on my left leg was painful, not enough to make me want to stop. Any ideas, Choics website says, stop for two...

Just started week 3 and have done 2nd run. Shin on my left leg was painful, not ...

BordersDad71

•10 years ago

1 Reply

W5 R1

Well I'm back after my cold. It's been just over a week as my cold went straight to my chest and I had breathing issues. I have found a new route. Up in the...

Well I'm back after my cold. It's been just over a week as my cold went straight...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Any tips for tight/ painful calf muscles.

Only managed half of my first attempt as my right calf became very tight and I finished the session by walking the second half. Having done the warm up walk I...

Only managed half of my first attempt as my right calf became very tight and I f...

Susiep59

•10 years ago

4 Replies

newbie

Hi Folks did the first week and then weather stopped progress to 2nd week will start again tomorrow as did 10 mile walk yesterday. Would love to run for 30...

Hi Folks did the first week and then weather stopped progress to 2nd week will s...

lynne225

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Still running but struggling

Hello all I started running back in august and completed this programme in the 9 weeks and managed a 5k run at the end of the programme. Have been doing 3x 5k...

Hello all I started running back in august and completed this programme in the 9...

Snats

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

gels

anybody trying gels when on long runs i hate taking loads of crap with me less is more and all that its me the ipod one gel and a couple of sweets water...

anybody trying gels when on long runs i hate taking loads of crap with me less i...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling just a little bit pleased!

Just completed week five run three, I really didn't think I could do the 20 minute run, but made it! The first five minutes was actually the hardest for some...

Just completed week five run three, I really didn't think I could do the 20 minu...

Billian

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Week 7 run 1 completed! Strange knee behaviour!

Completed run 1 of week 7 yesterday evening.REALLY didn't feel like going out as had been on trip to mainland (from I.O.W.) and been VERY well fed by my...

Completed run 1 of week 7 yesterday evening.REALLY didn't feel like going out as...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Week1 Run 1 - couldn't complete it.

Hi folks, I've been following all your posts for the last couple of weeks before daring to try and go for a run myself. I'm 56 and have never been sporty and...

Hi folks, I've been following all your posts for the last couple of weeks before...

cathymolly

Graduate•10 years ago

25 Replies

Week 5

Just done run 1! I did ok. Still jogging very slowly but I will get there in the end.

Just done run 1! I did ok. Still jogging very slowly but I will get there in the...

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

The virtual quest run total 138.78km so far.

Every six weeks as part of the quest we are running a virtual race together. The last quest Love to Run Valentines quest we racked up 138.78 km. Here's is...

Every six weeks as part of the quest we are running a virtual race together. Th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

16 Replies

New quest week one.- The Run for Mum Quest - feel free to join the collective virtual run.

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week one. I choose this title because the end of the quest is on Mothers Day. Like the quest it can be personal to you. You...

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week one. I choose this title because the end ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

72 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Can you listen to your own music while running couch to 5k and listen to the podcast??

Yahoo.... I've done it....week 5 run 3

Woohoo - Wk5 Run2 much better! Thanks forum.

Still on my own

Week 5 first run

Help. GPS on iPhone had gone crazy and is knocking a minute off my pace.

Where do I start? How do I find out week 1 criteria etc? I am training for the London Triathlon in August. Regards, John.

I am a Runner

Need to get back on track.

When should I 'graduate'?

First run without Laura, without music...

Can anyone help. I want to unlock week 2 of the app and unable to do so. Also from NHS Choices site cannot download the podcasts??

GUESS WHO FINALLY GRADUATED!!!

going backwards already

I've only just gone and bl**dy well done it!

How I feel about the dreaded week 6

500 miles

Sorry if this is a common question I've had a little look to see if its been poster before

Shin splint? For newbie

W5 R1

Any tips for tight/ painful calf muscles.

newbie

Still running but struggling

gels

Feeling just a little bit pleased!

Week 7 run 1 completed! Strange knee behaviour!

Week1 Run 1 - couldn't complete it.

Week 5

The virtual quest run total 138.78km so far.

New quest week one.- The Run for Mum Quest - feel free to join the collective virtual run.

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