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Can't hear the trainer over the music

Usually when i put the music on then go ba k to the app to start the training run, the music volume drops when the trainer talks, but that doesn't seem to be...

Usually when i put the music on then go ba k to the app to start the training ru...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I need a little help...

So it seems i have hurt my knee. I don’t know when or how but it’s been hurting for a week.. does anyone have any advise on how i can get this injury to get...

So it seems i have hurt my knee. I don’t know when or how but it’s been hurting ...

Smith0689

•7 years ago

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Stop Press! Non-runner completes Week 4

Out at 6.45am this morning. Got properly wet and did great impression of drowning rat. Along the way, I completed Run3 of W4. When I swam back to the shores...

Out at 6.45am this morning. Got properly wet and did great impression of drownin...

JoP61

Graduate•7 years ago

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Song lyrics while running...

Every time I listen to the podcasts I find extra lyrics which amuse me with how appropriate or ironic they seem in the moment and I wondered if anyone else...

Every time I listen to the podcasts I find extra lyrics which amuse me with how ...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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I lost Sarah!

So this morning I got up at 6am, to do w7r1, out into the rain ☔. Sarah Milligan started speaking to me, did my 5 min walk. Then she told me to start my run,...

So this morning I got up at 6am, to do w7r1, out into the rain ☔. Sarah Milligan...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•7 years ago

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It’s run

I did it!!! 😊 showered now and ready for work. Thanks for all the motivation and help.

I did it!!! 😊 showered now and ready for work. Thanks for all the motivation an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Its gait analysis day

As my little treat to myself and before I embark on the sunny uplands of week 9, I’m off to get my new trainers and find out what sort of “runner” I am (still...

As my little treat to myself and before I embark on the sunny uplands of week 9,...

SW16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Winter Training Camp Done

I set myself a mini target - to see if I could beat my previous daily streak kilometrage (if that is indeed a word). Morning ju-ju- , your good words of advice...

I set myself a mini target - to see if I could beat my previous daily streak kil...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Tough

Week 6 run 2 found it hard this morning ? Kept going though and made it 😀 looking forward to doing next one with slot of trepidation !!

Week 6 run 2 found it hard this morning ? Kept going though and made it 😀 looki...

Rabaanne

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Sore feet and physio

Before I have started running I have always been plagued with sore feet. I never used to like buying shoes because I could never really find any comfortable...

Before I have started running I have always been plagued with sore feet. I never...

Barbs1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3 - defeating the gremlin

So what I’m learning is that there is definitely a gremlin who gets up with me in the morning and tells me lots of reasons why I shouldn’t run. I think it’s...

So what I’m learning is that there is definitely a gremlin who gets up with me i...

sarah65

•7 years ago

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1st Run

Hi everyone. Going to do my first run for a long time, when I have had my coffee! Wish me look.

Hi everyone. Going to do my first run for a long time, when I have had my coffe...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Undecided...?

*Tiptoes in quietly* Morning All 😊 *Whispers* I may have registered to do a ParkRun...& had planned on possibly doing it on Saturday morning...but for some...

*Tiptoes in quietly* Morning All 😊 *Whispers* I may have registered to do a Par...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W3r3 - total convert

Hello! I started about 3 weeks ago assuming I’d just give it a go and that it wouldn’t work. I’ve never been a ‘runner’ in my life. I was complete hooked on...

Hello! I started about 3 weeks ago assuming I’d just give it a go and that it w...

PepperPotts

•7 years ago

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Pow! W7R1 completed!

The Last 20 minutes were pretty enjoyable and the run was very much a repeat of W6R3, with less toxicity! I ran a bit further too. I'm feeling satisfied not...

The Last 20 minutes were pretty enjoyable and the run was very much a repeat of ...

DeterminedBear

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lent Challenge Day 6 - Raise your legs to Heaven

Okay we're back in action, apologies again for yesterday. Hope you all got on with the squats okay. An easier exercise to learn today. Only a couple more in...

Okay we're back in action, apologies again for yesterday. Hope you all got on wi...

Rignold

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4.

Hi all. I recently completed the first run in week 4 to my amazement!! Today I attempted the 2nd run and just could not manage it! I am not sure what went...

Hi all. I recently completed the first run in week 4 to my amazement!! Today I a...

Ellmcloughlin

•7 years ago

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W8R1

Felt good today once I got my breathing sorted and I can honestly say doing this is the best thing that I have done in a long time. Feeling great and has...

Felt good today once I got my breathing sorted and I can honestly say doing this...

April_

•7 years ago

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Wk1 Run1

Well back on the road again. Taking it slow and steady this time! Felt could have shortened the walk but going by the book this time!

Well back on the road again. Taking it slow and steady this time! Felt could hav...

ch3lsea007

•7 years ago

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W4 - finished (sort of!)

Yes, I’m back in the groove! In from Brownies, change, and straight out for my run without giving myself a chance to think better of it! I laughed to myself as...

Yes, I’m back in the groove! In from Brownies, change, and straight out for my r...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R1, smashed it!

I'm doing this! W4R1 and it felt great. Breathing feels strong and doable; calves slightly achy but ankle getting stronger every week. Every run makes me happy...

I'm doing this! W4R1 and it felt great. Breathing feels strong and doable; calve...

Squeakypoptest

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 done!!

Feeling pretty proud today I’ve just completed week 5! I thought I’d never do 20 minutes non stop but I did and I’m over the moon! The first 10 was ok, but I...

Feeling pretty proud today I’ve just completed week 5! I thought I’d never do 20...

MrsH78

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 :D

So chuffed with how well this course is going. I am absolutely amazed how id on't find it so hard now particularly the breathing... though the down hill bits...

So chuffed with how well this course is going. I am absolutely amazed how id on'...

Lowrie1986

•7 years ago

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Just to prove c25k works!

Weight loss was a welcome side effect! First pic was April last year before c25k, 2nd pic was 1.5 stone later!!!!!

Weight loss was a welcome side effect! First pic was April last year before c25k...

Rammy75

•7 years ago

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Reluctant Runner...

Being completely honest - I don't run. I have a profound admiration of people who run on purpose, but I jokingly say that I run only when being chased by...

Being completely honest - I don't run. I have a profound admiration of people w...

rivengirl42

•7 years ago

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Week 2 done!

A few minor pains and niggles, but I’m feeling positive about the process and hopeful that I can complete a 30 minute run when the time comes in week 9....

A few minor pains and niggles, but I’m feeling positive about the process and ho...

lizmaple

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 Day 1

So I survived week one....but didn't I just go through every excuse I could come up with to not go out this eve......but I did it!! Told myself to "shut the...

So I survived week one....but didn't I just go through every excuse I could come...

Mrs_Norton

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 ..done!

Almost there!! It's been a lengthy process what with flu, Christmas, snow and general life getting in the way. I might only ever manage 2 runs a week and I...

Almost there!! It's been a lengthy process what with flu, Christmas, snow and ge...

Moomomop

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

So this one for me was the “challenge”. However I completed it and for those who are about to tackle it, it really is more of a mental challenge. 5mins in I...

So this one for me was the “challenge”. However I completed it and for those who...

Jax1960

Graduate•7 years ago

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Kathy

Only done 2 runs but really struggle with first 3 60 sec runs! Cant breath and want to stop however i do keep going and the last 3 60 sec runs are so much...

Only done 2 runs but really struggle with first 3 60 sec runs! Cant breath and w...

Kmgw

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Can't hear the trainer over the music

I need a little help...

Stop Press! Non-runner completes Week 4

Song lyrics while running...

I lost Sarah!

It’s run

Its gait analysis day

Winter Training Camp Done

Tough

Sore feet and physio

W3 - defeating the gremlin

1st Run

Undecided...?

W3r3 - total convert

Pow! W7R1 completed!

Lent Challenge Day 6 - Raise your legs to Heaven

Week 4.

W8R1

Wk1 Run1

W4 - finished (sort of!)

W4R1, smashed it!

Week 5 done!!

Week 5 Run 2 :D

Just to prove c25k works!

Reluctant Runner...

Week 2 done!

Week 2 Day 1

Week 9 run 2 ..done!

Week 5 Run 3

Kathy

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