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Listening to music without my phone

I really enjoy listening to a radio whilst running. However, I find it annoying running with a phone. Is there any small device for runners which would allow...

I really enjoy listening to a radio whilst running. However, I find it annoying ...

AniMagy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 r1 do I?

I am supposed to do my first run of week 4 today. I’ve not been well with a head cold, cough and tight chest. I’m still not 100% better - still coughing and...

I am supposed to do my first run of week 4 today. I’ve not been well with a head...

GandT2

•5 years ago

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Thigh pain!

Started to get inner thigh pain after running - very high up and uncomfortable for about a day - I’m only running 3 times a week - never got this on Couch to...

Started to get inner thigh pain after running - very high up and uncomfortable f...

Socialswimmer

•5 years ago

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Hard week

What a week. Boy it was tough. I'm doing this triathlon training, pulled a muscle in the 1 sport I wanted to stay away from, swimming. Now in my head I'm...

What a week. Boy it was tough. I'm doing this triathlon training, pulled a musc...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•5 years ago

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Moody sky! Moody run!

So wk2 r3 was hard. I felt like I had gone backwards and really struggled with ankle pain today. Really cross if my ankles are going to hamper my progress.

So wk2 r3 was hard. I felt like I had gone backwards and really struggled with a...

DebboJ

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 done

Just finished week 3 and went out with hubby and did 6k this morning . This app has given me so much confidence to run again. Roll on week 4 💪💪😀😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Just finished week 3 and went out with hubby and did 6k this morning . This app ...

Val1965

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Lost my way.....?

Hi everyone This is my first post and hope someone may be able to help. I successfully completed C25K and graduated on Boxing day. I've absolutely loved the...

Hi everyone This is my first post and hope someone may be able to help. I succes...

Shortster

Graduate•5 years ago

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Knee pain!

I was really enjoying the Couch to 5k program but in week 4 I've hit knee problems. They just don't feel right, as if they're not in the right position or...

I was really enjoying the Couch to 5k program but in week 4 I've hit knee proble...

Couch_Barnacle

•5 years ago

3 Replies

W9R3 completed ( mid December 2018) didn’t realise I should let you know

Thanks for a great App, so encouraging and supportive.

I-am-not-a-number

•5 years ago

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Graduation Day

I have today finished w9r3. Running for 30 minutes is not as hard as I expected. I feel amazing, can't believe I did this. Had a heart attack back in August...

I have today finished w9r3. Running for 30 minutes is not as hard as I expected....

nmtg9

Graduate•5 years ago

24 Replies

Week 5 run 3 tomorrow at Parkrun

Hello, Just a quick catch up, I've slowed right down, still one week ahead of myself but not running everyday, making sure I have the rest days. My question...

Hello, Just a quick catch up, I've slowed right down, still one week ahead of m...

Cuppacat

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

Did it!! 🎉 I actually can’t believe I ran for 16 minutes!!! Me!!!?🤣😂 I’m not going to lie it was hard but I don’t think it was as hard as week 3 - but did...

Did it!! 🎉 I actually can’t believe I ran for 16 minutes!!! Me!!!?🤣😂 I’m not ...

SharsX

Graduate•5 years ago

8 Replies

Park run?

So due to life I’ve not managed run two yet but my aunt wants me to do a park run in the morning. Should I make this run two or just do this at a pace we’re...

So due to life I’ve not managed run two yet but my aunt wants me to do a park ru...

PrincessKj7

•5 years ago

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Stress fracture?

So after 20+ years of non running decided to start this on Monday. Did it on hard footpath which at times is bit stoney. I also have elhers Danlos...

So after 20+ years of non running decided to start this on Monday. Did it on har...

Rowing-girl

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 4 done

I’m determined to keep going although W4R3 felt harder

Edlene

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Week 1 and the legs aren't happy!

Well I completed W1R3 today and I'd love to know when my legs were replaced with concrete posts? Bring on week 2...

Well I completed W1R3 today and I'd love to know when my legs were replaced with...

Geordiehousewife

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

Advice for an asthmatic

Ok, so I deliberately did my first run ever run today when the weather was milder, but the forecast is for colder temperatures for at least the rest of W1. As...

Ok, so I deliberately did my first run ever run today when the weather was milde...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

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W3R3

Well that is Week 3 done and dusted, rest day tomorrow then week start 4 on Sunday, really impressed with the programe week 3 hurt but then so did week 1,...

Well that is Week 3 done and dusted, rest day tomorrow then week start 4 on Sund...

KevinFG

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

What has happened to the other numbers🤔🤔

So I have just finished W4R3 and feeling kind of proud of myself. Its been a tough week at work but I've still got out in the cold and done it. I never look...

So I have just finished W4R3 and feeling kind of proud of myself. Its been a tou...

Fatbottomgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

The Mystery of the Knees: Solved!

So... I’ve had a week off running. I’ve genuinely missed it, but the knees needed it for sure. After a restless night’s sleep with agony in the knees, I...

So... I’ve had a week off running. I’ve genuinely missed it, but the knees neede...

Jiggly_jogger

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Week 7 run 3

Week 7 run 3 due tomorrow looking forward to it. Not sure whether to tackle the hilly 3 mile route or the flat 13 laps of the small park route.

Week 7 run 3 due tomorrow looking forward to it. Not sure whether to tackle the ...

Keeponrunning1

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

New t shirt ....W8R2

Did this run with a walk at 17 mins ...so will repeat it next time !! Blaming it on being so hot in my new t shirt 😁 I was bright red !!!! But my new socks...

Did this run with a walk at 17 mins ...so will repeat it next time !! Blaming it...

51firstrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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I can see the finish line.....

After a really tough week 8, I loved week9 R1 so was not sure what to expect from R2. I pushed myself hard for R1, and had some pain in my hips after so I...

After a really tough week 8, I loved week9 R1 so was not sure what to expect fro...

E27M14

Graduate•5 years ago

3 Replies

W3 R3

I've done it, I've done W3! Somebody please tell me that W4 is a walk in the park....

I've done it, I've done W3! Somebody please tell me that W4 is a walk in the par...

YouCanDoItMan

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

Week 3 done!

After having to move the last run of week 3 to today due to work commitments I've done it! Was a difficult run as my left shin started hurting on and off...

After having to move the last run of week 3 to today due to work commitments I'v...

TheTrainingTeacher

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Done!

So, tonight I did my first run in a week. I’ve been on steroids and antibiotics all week and it’s killed me not to get out. I know for some people it may not...

So, tonight I did my first run in a week. I’ve been on steroids and antibiotics ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

W9R2

W9R2 done! Woohoo one left now! That was hard today, I had a bright idea to walk my daughters bike to school as a warm up and then run the long way back with...

W9R2 done! Woohoo one left now! That was hard today, I had a bright idea to wal...

Ploddingmum

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Feel so much better after tonight's run 😁😁

Run 2 of week 3 and it wasn't half as hard as week 1!! Feel so much more positive, could have cried the other night as found it so hard, tonight could cry as...

Run 2 of week 3 and it wasn't half as hard as week 1!! Feel so much more positiv...

S1h2e

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Waiting

Just found out today there a 20 week wait on the nhs for physio I am not waiting that long I’ve decided to have a injection and mri scan there going to brace...

Just found out today there a 20 week wait on the nhs for physio I am not waiting...

Garden17

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Disappointed in myself

I’m so disappointed in myself. Just has to quit halfway through wk2 run3 as it honestly felt like I was going do an injury. My thighs and calves kept seizing...

I’m so disappointed in myself. Just has to quit halfway through wk2 run3 as it h...

ToucheTurtle

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2019

Listening to music without my phone

W4 r1 do I?

Thigh pain!

Hard week

Moody sky! Moody run!

Week 3 done

Lost my way.....?

Knee pain!

W9R3 completed ( mid December 2018) didn’t realise I should let you know

Graduation Day

Week 5 run 3 tomorrow at Parkrun

W4R1

Park run?

Stress fracture?

Week 4 done

Week 1 and the legs aren't happy!

Advice for an asthmatic

W3R3

What has happened to the other numbers🤔🤔

The Mystery of the Knees: Solved!

Week 7 run 3

New t shirt ....W8R2

I can see the finish line.....

W3 R3

Week 3 done!

Done!

W9R2

Feel so much better after tonight's run 😁😁

Waiting

Disappointed in myself

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