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Downloading the app outside the UK

Is there a way to download the app in the US. I travel internationally and don't think that I will be in Europe until later this year. Thanks in advance.

Is there a way to download the app in the US. I travel internationally and don't...

Nkr64

•6 years ago

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Post Grad Runs :( :( Disappointing

Well just got back from taking 5yo grandson camping in Shropshire. Was great especially him outside all the time with no internet just great fun. Good for the...

Well just got back from taking 5yo grandson camping in Shropshire. Was great esp...

Lorijay

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone relate 😂😳😂

Just seen online. Thought of all my 🏃 🏃‍♀️ running buddies I know I did this to a T during my struggles 😂 but hey 🏃🏃‍♀️running fun

Just seen online. Thought of all my 🏃 🏃‍♀️ running buddies I know I did this ...

Kar43

•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 ✅ but hard work in ☀️

It was slow, it was hard and it was so warm. I only covered 3.5k in the 30mins but it’s done and I definitely won’t be running mid morning again. But best part...

It was slow, it was hard and it was so warm. I only covered 3.5k in the 30mins b...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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2nd run blues

Just completed my 2nd run. Feeling slightly meh as I found it a little difficult towards the end run. Is that normal or am I that unfit 😭😭😭

Just completed my 2nd run. Feeling slightly meh as I found it a little difficult...

Busdriverkerry

•6 years ago

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Wk5R1.. naughty run

Was naughty and didn’t have a rest day 🙄 so excited about getting so far wanted to crack straight on with Wk5! I did it.. and hopefully won’t pay for lack of...

Was naughty and didn’t have a rest day 🙄 so excited about getting so far wanted...

Mickiayre

Graduate•6 years ago

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Long runs

W6 R2 done but apprehensive again about the long run on Day 3. And after this it’s all long runs. Can I do it? Not sure.

W6 R2 done but apprehensive again about the long run on Day 3. And after this it...

Mezkate

•6 years ago

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Wk1 run2

Managed it better. No sun today so that helped. Legs are quite stiff thou. Glad of rest days

Managed it better. No sun today so that helped. Legs are quite stiff thou. Glad ...

Nicdan

•6 years ago

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My 100th run in 2018

Hi all, My Alzheimer’s Challenge to Run the Year, is going apace and as of today, I’ve completed 100 runs, covering 938.40 kms. Today’s run a cheeky little...

Hi all, My Alzheimer’s Challenge to Run the Year, is going apace and as of toda...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Treadmill or road/gravel?

Morning all - into week 3 and am surviving and actually looking forward to each run. Now - all my runs have been in the gym on a treadmill at 0% gradient but...

Morning all - into week 3 and am surviving and actually looking forward to each ...

Ray1972

Graduate•6 years ago

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Off for gait analysis - updated

Heading into Manchester in my running shoes and shorts. Feel like a right lemon. Update: So...very nice young man in the store. Asked me about my running....

Heading into Manchester in my running shoes and shorts. Feel like a right lemon....

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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First run done!

So, started today. First exercise since my knee op in December. Pleased with my effort and can’t wait to get back out there.

So, started today. First exercise since my knee op in December. Pleased with my ...

Amos28

Graduate•6 years ago

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Brick wall?

I imagined that progress would be consistent, but this week, my first after 5k graduation, has been difficult. I have no ambition beyond getting to 10k (I'm 69...

I imagined that progress would be consistent, but this week, my first after 5k g...

Hericus

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3...Didn't do it but.....

I know where I went wrong. Started the day by talking myself out of it so negative thoughts were winning already, "too busy, got so much to do, will never...

I know where I went wrong. Started the day by talking myself out of it so negati...

amya86

•6 years ago

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W6r2 disaster - no not that kind!

Finished my run despite the disaster of trying to set “map my run” just before Sarah told me to start my first 10 min run. As I should have learned in week 2...

Finished my run despite the disaster of trying to set “map my run” just before S...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

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Restless legs driving me batty

Since hitting wk6 I've been experiencing rest legs/mild cramps mainly when in bed or sat at work... not been able to sleep past couple times, getting up and...

Since hitting wk6 I've been experiencing rest legs/mild cramps mainly when in be...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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W4R1...I did it!!

I can't quite believe I can run for 5 straight minutes...twice! I have caught the bug....I shall wear my sweaty hair, red face and very wet running shoes with...

I can't quite believe I can run for 5 straight minutes...twice! I have caught th...

Cakerunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R1 - Running with the sniffles

After letting the worst part of a nasty head cold pass I armed myself with tissues and made my way out today. I had thought that perhaps I would change my...

After letting the worst part of a nasty head cold pass I armed myself with tissu...

RunGirlyRun

•6 years ago

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Twenty minutes........who would have thought it !

Just back from Wk 5 run 3. Am 57 and not been running for so many years....but I now feel I can call myself a runner....feeling really chuffed with myself for...

Just back from Wk 5 run 3. Am 57 and not been running for so many years....but I...

Chrisb6808

Graduate•6 years ago

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Turning over a new green leaf!

Hello Couch to K'ers! How are you? I'm Annette, eclectic and curious and fast approaching 50! I'm a newbie in these here parts! I decided to commit to...

Hello Couch to K'ers! How are you? I'm Annette, eclectic and curious and fast ap...

ka_boom

•6 years ago

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W6R3

57 yesterday and have just run 25 mins. Even MJ was chuffed. 😀

Manushi

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Just joined Strava and would love to follow peoples journeys :)

Hey! I recorded my first run on strava this morning :) https://strava.app.link/kFBfDWpAmN Here’s my first run! Would love to follow more people there...

Hey! I recorded my first run on strava this morning :) https://strava.app.li...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Last but 1 run!!

Just got to 5k for the first time on my W9R2. Very pleased with myself. What a journey with shin splints and all along the way over these last few weeks! I...

Just got to 5k for the first time on my W9R2. Very pleased with myself. What a ...

cheryl_couch_tatty

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling really fed up!

I've just come back from my W8r3 and I've failed! First time I haven't completed the run properly and I feel like a total failure. I stopped several times and...

I've just come back from my W8r3 and I've failed! First time I haven't completed...

MissMessy

•6 years ago

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Off for gait analysis

Heading into Manchester in my running shoes and shorts. Feel like a right lemon.

Heading into Manchester in my running shoes and shorts. Feel like a right lemon....

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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How do I inspire my child when I really struggle myself?

Any tips? I'm running with my daughter & she's much faster than me. I'm struggling to keep up & she won't leave me behind. I'm helping her finish the plan as...

Any tips? I'm running with my daughter & she's much faster than me. I'm struggli...

Pet42

•6 years ago

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That's the one I've been waiting for.

So, after an extended break over the weekend and what I found to be a challenging week 7, I eventually set out for my W8R1 last night. I don't usually run in...

So, after an extended break over the weekend and what I found to be a challengin...

Alanist

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week1 Done, worried about week 2 Breathing tough

This morning did the last week 1 Run...worried about week 2 and this 3rd run felt worse than run 2 a little in let's but more so breathing....Is there any...

This morning did the last week 1 Run...worried about week 2 and this 3rd run fel...

JJB001

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 - Thank you Laura!

Glad I got up to do this one early, then didn’t let myself wear a running jacket because I thought it felt chilly! Was nervous of sudden jump to 20mins, but...

Glad I got up to do this one early, then didn’t let myself wear a running jacket...

mountaindreamer

Graduate•6 years ago

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Aaargh! Laura disappeared! So does that run count?

Do I have to do W8R2 again? I thought Laura had gone quiet on me. I must have paused the app whilst setting Nike Run thingy to record distance. I was somewhat...

Do I have to do W8R2 again? I thought Laura had gone quiet on me. I must have pa...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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All posts for May 2018

Downloading the app outside the UK

Post Grad Runs :( :( Disappointing

Anyone relate 😂😳😂

Week 9 Run 2 ✅ but hard work in ☀️

2nd run blues

Wk5R1.. naughty run

Long runs

Wk1 run2

My 100th run in 2018

Treadmill or road/gravel?

Off for gait analysis - updated

First run done!

Brick wall?

W5R3...Didn't do it but.....

W6r2 disaster - no not that kind!

Restless legs driving me batty

W4R1...I did it!!

W5R1 - Running with the sniffles

Twenty minutes........who would have thought it !

Turning over a new green leaf!

W6R3

Just joined Strava and would love to follow peoples journeys :)

Last but 1 run!!

Feeling really fed up!

Off for gait analysis

How do I inspire my child when I really struggle myself?

That's the one I've been waiting for.

Week1 Done, worried about week 2 Breathing tough

W5R3 - Thank you Laura!

Aaargh! Laura disappeared! So does that run count?

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