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Which running app?

Hi can anyone help please are there any decent apps I can track my runs on my phone please? I don't have a fit bit or anything yet but I use my phone. Can't...

Hi can anyone help please are there any decent apps I can track my runs on my ph...

Sask81

•6 years ago

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Compression leggings

Hi all. I'm looking to get some compression leggings as was told by an amazing runner that they would be great for my calves. I have found some by 2xu which...

Hi all. I'm looking to get some compression leggings as was told by an amazing r...

Sharna86

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just completed week 6... enjoying it less.

Been lurking for a while and have enjoyed reading a lot of useful posts. Just completed week 6 but it really felt like a struggle. 25 minutes seemed ages and...

Been lurking for a while and have enjoyed reading a lot of useful posts. Just c...

AgingMetalHead

Graduate•6 years ago

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App in Norfolk ?

I was just pondering that ! I'm going to be in Norfolk for a week and was wondering if I'll be able to access the app ? No mobile reception where my friend...

I was just pondering that ! I'm going to be in Norfolk for a week and was wonder...

Chappelle

•6 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

Just finished and feeling great off now to slimming world 😊

Hidden

•6 years ago

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I need some PMA

What is wrong with me I know I can do it but the first time I go to do 30min as a graduate I bottle it. Went back did w1r1 sprinting (of sorts) instead of...

What is wrong with me I know I can do it but the first time I go to do 30min as ...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 Fear

I've just done W3R3, was fine but seriously don't think I'm going to be able to run for a FULL 5 MINUTES! That's nearly twice anything I've done so far. I...

I've just done W3R3, was fine but seriously don't think I'm going to be able to ...

Suse70

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here I go again...

So I’m starting W1R1 again today!! This will be the 4th time I start. I get through a week then I seem to lose all motivation! Please tell me others are like...

So I’m starting W1R1 again today!! This will be the 4th time I start. I get thro...

CakeyKez82

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1... errrr, again!

I completed W5R1 last Monday, but with the heat going the way it did, found it completely impossible to get out to do R2 & R3 on the Wednesday and Friday. So...

I completed W5R1 last Monday, but with the heat going the way it did, found it c...

AlphaExecDave

Graduate•6 years ago

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Confused

On my graduation run I did 4.34k 7.27 pace on my next run I did 3.67k 8.12 pace exactly the same route how can the distance be different?

On my graduation run I did 4.34k 7.27 pace on my next run I did 3.67k 8.12 pace ...

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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2nd post graduation run

Pleased to get another 5k under my belt and the times are slowly improving. Aiming for my first ParkRun this weekend. The C25K programme really works and the...

Pleased to get another 5k under my belt and the times are slowly improving. Aimi...

dlloyd004

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 In the bag!

Me and the running buddy smashed this one - the gremlins were there at the beginning but they got a big dose of the elbow early on! Look how chuffed we are!!

Me and the running buddy smashed this one - the gremlins were there at the begin...

MandiV

•6 years ago

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Week 8

My first run of week 8 never thought I could run 28 seconds let alone 28 mins. This program has made it v simple and achievable. I am loving running now and...

My first run of week 8 never thought I could run 28 seconds let alone 28 mins. ...

Closesrun

•6 years ago

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Week 6 - DONE

Well I managed my 25 min run - even did the last 60 sec picking up the pace! I was slow but didn’t stop and breathing actually felt pretty good - no gasping...

Well I managed my 25 min run - even did the last 60 sec picking up the pace! I w...

Redtracey

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running and weight training

If you do a 5k at the gym, is it best to stretch before or after or both?, is it best to do legs on a rest day, let them rest or do leg day before or after a...

If you do a 5k at the gym, is it best to stretch before or after or both?, is it...

Runningnut

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Running and weight training

If you do a 5k at the gym, is it best to stretch before or after or both?, is it best to do legs on a rest day, let them rest or do leg day before or after a...

If you do a 5k at the gym, is it best to stretch before or after or both?, is it...

Runningnut

•6 years ago

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Week four..... Very hard

so.....i am working on running for the entire first be minutes. I have not been able to complete run I in week four yet. This morning was try number two. I...

so.....i am working on running for the entire first be minutes. I have not been ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 2

Started week 2 today. Was a little easier than I thought, maybe the cooler weather helped! Looking forward to my next run on Wednesday 😁🏃‍♀️

Started week 2 today. Was a little easier than I thought, maybe the cooler weath...

QueD

Graduate•6 years ago

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Found this today

It’s like couchto5k and you can choose to start from where you left off using the Couchto5k app

It’s like couchto5k and you can choose to start from where you left off using th...

Dave82

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First day of C25K!

So, today I took the Plunge and started C25K- Yay! I have some knee issues (not diagnosed as anything in particular at the moment) and was advised by my...

So, today I took the Plunge and started C25K- Yay! I have some knee issues (no...

chlowaa

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Feeling Apprehensive

Week 6 Run 3 tomorrow 😱 25 mins. No more interval runs just straight 5 mins warm up then running from now on! Really not sure I’m ready! 😪

Week 6 Run 3 tomorrow 😱 25 mins. No more interval runs just straight 5 mins war...

Clarefromclare

Graduate•6 years ago

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Challenges being beaten

Since Christmas 2017 I’ve lost 3.5 stone walking and healthy eating . It’s not been easy but wow I’m enjoying it . Scaled mount Snowdon now I’m aiming to do...

Since Christmas 2017 I’ve lost 3.5 stone walking and healthy eating . It’s not b...

LfcBrian

•6 years ago

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Not making it to 5K by W9R3

Hi, I just completed W9 R2 today and I realised the app says the goal of C25K is to get you to run 5K. I never expected to be able to run 5K by the last run...

Hi, I just completed W9 R2 today and I realised the app says the goal of C25K is...

thefutureliz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1

Completed a little while ago. The time seemed to fly!! I hope it continues to fly - not that I don't enjoy it but sometimes I catch myself wanting to get it...

Completed a little while ago. The time seemed to fly!! I hope it continues to fl...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post Grad Run 8...Round and round the garden!! 😁

Hello runners! I have just got back from an evening run!! Yes, I’m trying something new...again! 😂 Now, 🤔 contemplating what’s going to make me feel at my...

Hello runners! I have just got back from an evening run!! Yes, I’m trying someth...

Fabulous450

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 Run1 and I feel amazing.

Hello lovely people, earlier today I completed my first 30 minutes and run and I feel so amazing. I've always read your posts in this forum and they have given...

Hello lovely people, earlier today I completed my first 30 minutes and run and I...

vickyxav

•6 years ago

5 Replies

Injury will not stop me

I have aggravated a hamstring injury at the beginning of week 7 which is really irritating. I gave myself 3 days rest after run 1 and thought it would be ok...

I have aggravated a hamstring injury at the beginning of week 7 which is really ...

kwamelong

•6 years ago

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Oh yes! 5k!! Finally!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

It wasn't too hot...phew..... we hoped to get to 4.5k at least. Set off 5k from our end point thanks to Support Vehicle..! Slow and steady 1st km, ever so...

It wasn't too hot...phew..... we hoped to get to 4.5k at least. Set off 5k from ...

Ang33333

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Well week 9 run 1....been waiting for the rain to stop.....not quite 5k but really felt good tonight only 2 left to go......

Well week 9 run 1....been waiting for the rain to stop.....not quite 5k but real...

Jonogriff

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbies hellesdon

Anyone new to this?

KingstonTown

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

Which running app?

Compression leggings

Just completed week 6... enjoying it less.

App in Norfolk ?

Week 2 run 1

I need some PMA

W4R1 Fear

Here I go again...

Week 5 Run 1... errrr, again!

Confused

2nd post graduation run

Week 8 Run 1 In the bag!

Week 8

Week 6 - DONE

Running and weight training

Running and weight training

Week four..... Very hard

Week 2

Found this today

First day of C25K!

Feeling Apprehensive

Challenges being beaten

Not making it to 5K by W9R3

W4R1

Post Grad Run 8...Round and round the garden!! 😁

Week 9 Run1 and I feel amazing.

Injury will not stop me

Oh yes! 5k!! Finally!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

Week 9 run 1

Newbies hellesdon

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