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Decathlon app

Does anyone use this app? I've just started the basic Pilates sessions but I have no sound! I know I should be able to hear a voice so what am I doing wrong?

Does anyone use this app? I've just started the basic Pilates sessions but I hav...

triumphbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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Had a running buddy today :)

Week 6 Run 2 done!! Not sure about the next one??

KateBounce

•6 years ago

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First timer

Hi, I did my first run today. It started really well, the app . Did it at the local park, quite big area to do all 7 sections of run and walking. Fun start.

Hi, I did my first run today. It started really well, the app . Did it at the lo...

Pulsebeat

•6 years ago

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I’m such a loser

So pleased as went for my weigh in today at Slimming world and lost another 2.5lb so far 11lb lost in 5 weeks. It is definitely the way to go, feel so much...

So pleased as went for my weigh in today at Slimming world and lost another 2.5l...

Piratewench

Graduate•6 years ago

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Feeling epic!

I started C25K on the 26th May and finished today - took me 13 weeks and 5 days! I had to wait for my hip to calm down before going on to the next session but...

I started C25K on the 26th May and finished today - took me 13 weeks and 5 days!...

dollymo

•6 years ago

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R2W4

Blimey, never thought I would get to week four and running 5 minutes. I am starting to think of myself as a runner, especially as I have invested in gait...

Blimey, never thought I would get to week four and running 5 minutes. I am star...

rubysmiles

•6 years ago

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Yoga/Pilates?

Hi guys Sorry for long post am considering one or both of the above to help with my general strength. On my non run days I feel I need to do a bit more now...

Hi guys Sorry for long post am considering one or both of the above to help wit...

Bandit14

Graduate•6 years ago

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Seriously guys this works!!!

So context...I’m 64 never run before with a chronic lung condition. Decided in April to go down fighting and not be a health victim so started Couch to 5k....

So context...I’m 64 never run before with a chronic lung condition. Decided in A...

Lousylungs

•6 years ago

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Is it ok to gym on a rest day?

Did W3 R1 last night and enjoyed it. No aches or pains in legs today and feel like I want to exercise. Would it be ok to go to the gym and get on the cross...

Did W3 R1 last night and enjoyed it. No aches or pains in legs today and feel li...

Grandadmike

Graduate•6 years ago

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New to this

Hi, I am about to start week 3. Feeling very apprehensive of being able to run/jog for 3 mins, but I’m going to give it a go!

Hi, I am about to start week 3. Feeling very apprehensive of being able to run/j...

S-hack39

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k With Arthritis

Hi all, I have just completed week 2 & I am having real problems with my knee - can anyone suggest a knee brace that may help?

Hi all, I have just completed week 2 & I am having real problems with my knee -...

WildFlower64

•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

I have never been a runner so when my husband suggested the Couch to 5k, I never imagined I could even achieve a 90 second jog. My first attempt at 5k took me...

I have never been a runner so when my husband suggested the Couch to 5k, I neve...

SpitSpot56

•6 years ago

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Can I really do it??

I have never run and am so unfit - I feel I would like to give this a try but am feeling lots of doubt - any people felt the same as me and succeeded? Would...

I have never run and am so unfit - I feel I would like to give this a try but am...

Crutty

•6 years ago

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To run or not to run?

I’m going on holiday for a week on Saturday so I’m running Monday, Wednesday, Friday this week. Up to now all my 5k runs have been at parkrun. I’m going to...

I’m going on holiday for a week on Saturday so I’m running Monday, Wednesday, Fr...

YamCat

•6 years ago

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Graduated

Can’t believe I graduated on Friday 17th Aug however wanted to reach 5k so another run for 40 minutes last night achieving 3.26miles. Just so happy to say I’ve...

Can’t believe I graduated on Friday 17th Aug however wanted to reach 5k so anoth...

Annwalkeranw02

•6 years ago

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W8 R1

Felt that I needed to run faster, a common feeling I’m sure, but I stepped up the pace too far and ended up slowing to a brisk 10-20 second walk every so...

Felt that I needed to run faster, a common feeling I’m sure, but I stepped up th...

BeardRunningMan

•6 years ago

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W6 done!

Huge sense of achievement after running nonstop for 25 minutes AND I felt good enough to up the pace for the last minute. Strangely I found the first 10...

Huge sense of achievement after running nonstop for 25 minutes AND I felt good e...

Montymum

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduation first target to success

Ok I did the programme and set out to do 5k in 30 minutes, well no! What I am doing first is to set my 5k route, walk first 5 minutes then run 30 minutes and...

Ok I did the programme and set out to do 5k in 30 minutes, well no! What I am do...

Djmrt54

•6 years ago

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week 6 run 1

That was a strange one after w5r3, I did it though and including 10mins warm up and cool down walks, covered 4.8km

That was a strange one after w5r3, I did it though and including 10mins warm up ...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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1st post graduation run

Got too excited and went on too fast . So after 15 mins it was very hard and very slow. Will try to calm down next time . Oh well view along river was pretty ....

Got too excited and went on too fast . So after 15 mins it was very hard and ver...

51firstrun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week one complete 🏃🏽‍♀️😊

Well that’s week one down not going to lie it was hard today but thinki managed to keep up better today week two starts Friday 😊🙋🏼‍♀️

Well that’s week one down not going to lie it was hard today but thinki managed ...

Runskye91

•6 years ago

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W1R2 - improved!

Did my second run this morning. I've been using the treadmill and this time I ran a little faster! Felt great!

Did my second run this morning. I've been using the treadmill and this time I ra...

Zee221b

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2

Actually enjoyed today’s run and felt I had something left in my legs during the last 90 second run. Yesterday somebody on FB recommended counting steps so you...

Actually enjoyed today’s run and felt I had something left in my legs during the...

LapoftheGods

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

Newbie

App downloaded.... started my soon

Lyndsay1874

•6 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Didn’t find it easy but I have completed week 1... am sort of looking forward to week 2???

Didn’t find it easy but I have completed week 1... am sort of looking forward to...

Flutegirl

•6 years ago

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Bitter sweet

W1R2 was good. In fact, it was excellent with a slight amount of damp in the air and legs that wanted to run... and run... and run. The road to the reservoir...

W1R2 was good. In fact, it was excellent with a slight amount of damp in the air...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Found this harder than wk1 and 2. Slightly hilly terrain so I’m sure running on the flat will be easier! I hope!

Found this harder than wk1 and 2. Slightly hilly terrain so I’m sure running on ...

Auden

Graduate•6 years ago

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I may have to go teetotal! 😱

Just done W3R3. Having struggled through W1 & W2, I found W3R1&2 ok-ish so was fairly upbeat about W3R3 ... but it was hell from start to finish. I can only...

Just done W3R3. Having struggled through W1 & W2, I found W3R1&2 ok-ish so was f...

Ex-NonRunner19

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 smashed it

Omg so excited managed this run a lot easier then my first run. No lagging and drove on. My arms going like steam pistons driving me on. This really does...

Omg so excited managed this run a lot easier then my first run. No lagging and d...

Piratewench

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2 Done!!!

Well I've surprised myself again. Managed my second run and it felt good. My shins hurt a bit during some of the middle runs but I can tell my breathing is...

Well I've surprised myself again. Managed my second run and it felt good. My shi...

Rooster678

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2018

Decathlon app

Had a running buddy today :)

First timer

I’m such a loser

Feeling epic!

R2W4

Yoga/Pilates?

Seriously guys this works!!!

Is it ok to gym on a rest day?

New to this

Couch to 5k With Arthritis

Couch to 5K

Can I really do it??

To run or not to run?

Graduated

W8 R1

W6 done!

Graduation first target to success

week 6 run 1

1st post graduation run

Week one complete 🏃🏽‍♀️😊

W1R2 - improved!

W2R2

Newbie

Week 1 done!

Bitter sweet

Week 3 run 1

I may have to go teetotal! 😱

W4R2 smashed it

W1R2 Done!!!

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