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Bell

Does anybody know what the little bell we hear on the app whilet we're running is? I always thought it was half way through but this morning I heard the bell...

Does anybody know what the little bell we hear on the app whilet we're running i...

Shazzamanno

Graduate•6 years ago

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week 4 complete

after my break my next run will be week 5. Over the 3 runs of week 4 I improved my time so I'm happy to move on.

after my break my next run will be week 5. Over the 3 runs of week 4 I improved...

Jalk

•6 years ago

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W3R3 done! A third of the way through!

I did a lunchtime run today. It was so hot! I don’t know how you lot managed to run through the summer. And - I overtook my first person! Ok, I know it is not...

I did a lunchtime run today. It was so hot! I don’t know how you lot managed to ...

ItstheMarchHare

Graduate•6 years ago

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Can i retrieve my stats

Did my run today it was too warm for me so i did 1.6 k ..run is a run right 😀 anyway i deleted my activity on my garmin forerunner 35 by mistake is there...

Did my run today it was too warm for me so i did 1.6 k ..run is a run right 😀 a...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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Too cold on Saturday - boiling hot today!

So I went out at lunchtime dressed in a vest plus running jacket because it is obviously so cold today.... Turns out it’s just my house which is freezing and...

So I went out at lunchtime dressed in a vest plus running jacket because it is o...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3

I decided not to work myself up about this one. I put my trainers on and headed down to the river before I had the opportunity to persuade myself I couldn't do...

I decided not to work myself up about this one. I put my trainers on and headed ...

Jazzyjeff11

Graduate•6 years ago

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w7r2 done

w7r2 done and a 45min gym session come on

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3: no wonder that was a struggle

The start of my run is up a slope so when Runkeeper told me the first km was 20 seconds under the pace I wanted I knew it was going to be difficult. A bit...

The start of my run is up a slope so when Runkeeper told me the first km was 20 ...

Now-runner_NeedsAttn

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - I'm fitter than the Gear Fit! 🤣

With the 20 minute run on Friday looming today was my last chance to make a decision on the route so I decided to stick with what I had done Monday, especially...

With the 20 minute run on Friday looming today was my last chance to make a deci...

sHAYM4N

Graduate•6 years ago

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App

Hi can anyone help me I’ve got the couch to 5k app I’ve graduated a while back but 4 voices on my app are all blurred anyone know why ? and anything I can do...

Hi can anyone help me I’ve got the couch to 5k app I’ve graduated a while back b...

Novice61

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R3 complete but I’m knackered

I’ve completed W2 this morning but have really had to push myself to go out for R2&3 this week. My right buttock it tight and sore despite stretching after...

I’ve completed W2 this morning but have really had to push myself to go out for ...

Liz5K

Graduate•6 years ago

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Scary week 5 - under the belt!!

I’m so pleased it’s over and even more pleased that I managed to complete it! I’ve spent the last fortnight stressing over the 20 minute run, but this morning...

I’m so pleased it’s over and even more pleased that I managed to complete it! I...

Mellowyello

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R1 tomorrow!

I’m feeling a bit anxious about this one, all the self doubt, can I do it?? Seems like quite a step up (nearly twice as long running time as w3). Will post...

I’m feeling a bit anxious about this one, all the self doubt, can I do it?? Seem...

Charlotte2005

•6 years ago

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Week1run3- getting there

It was going so well..... ran the whole first 7 60sec runs (first time) my breathing is recovering faster and I was feeling great about it. Then I pulled my...

It was going so well..... ran the whole first 7 60sec runs (first time) my breat...

Pinkybee

Graduate•6 years ago

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W2R2 on World Mental Health Awareness Day

That was much easier than the first run this week. I keep it steady like everyone said, and it really helped. Today is world Mental Health Awareness Day and a...

That was much easier than the first run this week. I keep it steady like everyon...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 One to go!! Two firsts today 😁🏃‍♀️

Wow!! 1 run until graduation at park run!! My two firsts were - Ran with a friend. She’s an experienced triathlete so just ran at my pace. - No music......

Wow!! 1 run until graduation at park run!! My two firsts were - Ran with a frie...

jlw34

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2

Headed out into the mist this morning and smashed W5R2. Was feeling sleepy but that soon changed. Did find this run quite hard and my calves felt like they...

Headed out into the mist this morning and smashed W5R2. Was feeling sleepy but t...

Hattie27

Graduate•6 years ago

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Alas, Week 7. I knew him, Horatio.

... but now he's dust. And my comfortable running speed seems to be getting a tiny bit faster, even over 25 minutes. I use bpm based playlists to pace myself,...

... but now he's dust. And my comfortable running speed seems to be getting a ti...

FenderTelecaster

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6 R2 international runner 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Bonjour Mes ami I am officially an international runner. I didn't run the Chicago marathon but I have run in rural France oo la la! Good run, nice pace and...

Bonjour Mes ami I am officially an international runner. I didn't run the Chicag...

Wolvesmad

Graduate•6 years ago

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Doing my own thing? right or wrong?

ok, downloaded the ap ages ago. Have managed long times on the treadmill but could never get past 10 mins outdoors. This week i tried again, dived straight...

ok, downloaded the ap ages ago. Have managed long times on the treadmill but cou...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W6R2 Just finished...

Well, that was my toughest run yet but I managed it. To date I have stuck to running on the flat alongside the river, but today I decided to try following the...

Well, that was my toughest run yet but I managed it. To date I have stuck to run...

Pattypoos

Graduate•6 years ago

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I watch

Anyone know if this app is compatible with Apple Watch ⌚️?

Gare

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Last Run of week 8

Yey! Roll on week 9

SailingGirl

•6 years ago

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Week 4 R1 Made it & enjoyed it - never thought I'd say that

Yey - have made it this far & in a perverse way am enjoying myself. Thanks for all the tips about watching speed - I think the message has finally got into my...

Yey - have made it this far & in a perverse way am enjoying myself. Thanks for a...

Slowboat

•6 years ago

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WK5R2 done

This morning's run was quite hard bit i do feel it was more mentally not so much physically. Next run is 20 minutes straight..... what?! I will obviously push...

This morning's run was quite hard bit i do feel it was more mentally not so much...

MDaw35

Graduate•6 years ago

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Morning week 3 run 2

Well run 2 on week 3 completed one more run then it’s week 4 😳 run was a good one today I just need to sort my breathing out I just Carnt get it right and end...

Well run 2 on week 3 completed one more run then it’s week 4 😳 run was a good o...

Mandapanda1970

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First postgrad run in Brugge

What with life being life (and attending a dear friend's ordination and subsequent party, which involved a wonderful assortment of Belgian trappist beers)...

What with life being life (and attending a dear friend's ordination and subseque...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

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20 minutes- poo no problem!

I can’t believe it. Just did run 3, 20 minutes and I even sped up in the last two minutes. I forced myself to start really slowly and it worked a dream!

I can’t believe it. Just did run 3, 20 minutes and I even sped up in the last tw...

Gooner1971

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 completed

Omg.. where did that last run come from... I nearly had a breakdown when told what was expected... but I did it... I really did it..!!! I am so proud...

Omg.. where did that last run come from... I nearly had a breakdown when tol...

Moodymoo

•6 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Did it! It was so hard - the second five min run took me by surprise as I had thought there was only going to be one of those! I actually swore out loud as he...

Did it! It was so hard - the second five min run took me by surprise as I had th...

vicki49

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Bell

week 4 complete

W3R3 done! A third of the way through!

Can i retrieve my stats

Too cold on Saturday - boiling hot today!

W5R3

w7r2 done

W5R3: no wonder that was a struggle

W5R2 - I'm fitter than the Gear Fit! 🤣

App

W2R3 complete but I’m knackered

Scary week 5 - under the belt!!

W4R1 tomorrow!

Week1run3- getting there

W2R2 on World Mental Health Awareness Day

W9R2 One to go!! Two firsts today 😁🏃‍♀️

W5R2

Alas, Week 7. I knew him, Horatio.

W6 R2 international runner 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Doing my own thing? right or wrong?

W6R2 Just finished...

I watch

Last Run of week 8

Week 4 R1 Made it & enjoyed it - never thought I'd say that

WK5R2 done

Morning week 3 run 2

First postgrad run in Brugge

20 minutes- poo no problem!

Week 5 completed

Week 4 Run 1

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