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App advice needed: can I track targets live while running so my phone tells me if I’m ahead or behind a preset scheduled finish time?

I’m not at this level yet (on W9, R1), but thinking ahead I would really like an iPhone app that updates on my progress as I run. So let’s say I want to run 5k...

I’m not at this level yet (on W9, R1), but thinking ahead I would really like an...

Stephen_UK

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 3 finished!

On to week 4 on Friday. Impatient for week 5, but surprised how quick it’s going so far! Husband is inspired to run too, though he’s running from zombies and...

On to week 4 on Friday. Impatient for week 5, but surprised how quick it’s goin...

missanticrowd

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

W3 r3 bad run

Did w3r3 on monday. I did the whole thing but it felt like a bad run. I felt like my legs were heavy for the whole time and i just wasnt "in" it. I usually...

Did w3r3 on monday. I did the whole thing but it felt like a bad run. I felt lik...

Poppp

•5 years ago

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Taking a break ☹️

After getting to W8 R2 I’ve sadly got to stop and give in to my shin splints. Have probably wrongly battled through the pain over last few weeks but it’s way...

After getting to W8 R2 I’ve sadly got to stop and give in to my shin splints. Ha...

Chuckiegg

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hello

I want to see more program for exercise

Codreanu

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Forest Run

Still plodding on with the running, would like to get under 40minutes for the 5k

Still plodding on with the running, would like to get under 40minutes for the 5...

Jennysheldon

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5 mile run today 🤩

I'm pushing myself to increase my distance in the hope that i might manage a half marathon next year. I'd love to raise some money for charity. Any tips...

I'm pushing myself to increase my distance in the hope that i might manage a hal...

MDaw35

Graduate•5 years ago

1 Reply

How long do people stop running for after a bad little toe stub?

Was very pleased with myself on week 5 and looking forward to more but in incident totally unrelated to running badly hurt a little toe and spent a day so far...

Was very pleased with myself on week 5 and looking forward to more but in incide...

Fitmo

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Wk5r3 👊

I literally cannot believe I have done this. I've actually run for 20 mins solid. Bizarrely, I found it easier than the previous run. I had a real mental block...

I literally cannot believe I have done this. I've actually run for 20 mins solid...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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New to jogging painful knees and legs

I am on week three of C25K and my knees and legs are hurting so much, in a morning is the worst, i am new to this and even though I am trying to continue it...

I am on week three of C25K and my knees and legs are hurting so much, in a morni...

Zoey17

•5 years ago

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Injury ....

I've been injured since Easter. Tried to do a little running but every time i get a set back. Im seeing a doc next week. But with running i dont know where to...

I've been injured since Easter. Tried to do a little running but every time i ge...

Runadink

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5 R1.

have just had 4 days off due to working 3 night shifts and a banging migraine. hoping i havent lost my streak 🤷🏽‍♀️

have just had 4 days off due to working 3 night shifts and a banging migraine. h...

teexboos

•5 years ago

1 Reply

W6D3

Completed.

Jezer01

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Morning v evening?

Completed w2 r1 last night. Very pleased! I’m noticing that morning runs seem easier than evening runs. I guess that’s logical...

Completed w2 r1 last night. Very pleased! I’m noticing that morning runs seem ea...

Bluebeader

Graduate•5 years ago

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😁

Run 3 done 😁

Angmac68

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Help!

I’ve had the app downloaded for 3months, and I read your posts everyday- but I haven’t plucked up courage to start yet. Any motivational words out there? I am...

I’ve had the app downloaded for 3months, and I read your posts everyday- but I h...

LucyLooRuns

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Bell?

Out this morning at-well back in the day would have been crawling home. Dog was a bit sad to leave his blanket but off we went. So what does the bell mean?...

Out this morning at-well back in the day would have been crawling home. Dog was ...

Comfortnotspeed

•5 years ago

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Wk8r2 in the bag

After struggling to get up the last few days this morning I was raring to go. Got 10 mins into my run and thought my legs felt heavy and I was going to...

After struggling to get up the last few days this morning I was raring to go. Go...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W5R3 Done (after dreaming of tortoises!)

I had a 'going on holiday' sort of sleep last night, excited and a little apprehensive that everything will be OK, and I dreamt I was living with tortoises!...

I had a 'going on holiday' sort of sleep last night, excited and a little appreh...

Nanarunrun

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week Three Done - Whoop Whoop!

If anyone had suggested three weeks ago that I would be able to run for three minutes without stopping or keeling over, I’d have laughed- loudly. I realise...

If anyone had suggested three weeks ago that I would be able to run for three mi...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Last Friday it should have been 30 minutes but was just for 20 minutes. Prior to that I ran on the Monday for 20 minutes and should have been for 30 minutes...

Last Friday it should have been 30 minutes but was just for 20 minutes. Prior t...

Mullinz

Graduate•5 years ago

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Bruise pictures (from the recent past) and a hard run!

11 or so days ago I took a tumble and landed on my hands and knees on a dirt track. I mentioned it at the time, got up within a few seconds and carried on!...

11 or so days ago I took a tumble and landed on my hands and knees on a dirt tra...

primaballerina

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Flu ?

Please tell me I’m the only one who’s gone down ? Hardly been able to make it out of bed since last Thursday, but just starting to feel more like myself. How...

Please tell me I’m the only one who’s gone down ? Hardly been able to make it ou...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•5 years ago

36 Replies

Curiosity killed the runner???

So I completed W3R1 this morning but I forgot to wear my watch so my steps weren’t counted. I decided to go for a walk to catch up my steps and avoid losing...

So I completed W3R1 this morning but I forgot to wear my watch so my steps weren...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

5 Replies

W7R2 ✅ ME TOO!

Here is a shout out to all the members that have either done this run last day or so or have it coming up. I did the run after work this evening and it was...

Here is a shout out to all the members that have either done this run last day o...

JaoJao

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Week 1 finally done!

It took 2.5 weeks but I got there. I haven't had time recently with late nights at work and busy weekends but I did it. Looking forward to starting week 2!!

It took 2.5 weeks but I got there. I haven't had time recently with late nights ...

Cors1984

•5 years ago

6 Replies

I've done it!

"Week 9" ended up dragging out over 2 weeks, due to illness and a trip away. The distance for my final 30 minute run was shorter than the first 2, at about...

"Week 9" ended up dragging out over 2 weeks, due to illness and a trip away. The...

ElRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

I did it!!!

Hello everyone! I just did W09R03!! I am so tired but I feel awesome! Thank you everyone, I wouldn't have don't it without your great advice and heartwarming...

Hello everyone! I just did W09R03!! I am so tired but I feel awesome! Thank you ...

NeptuneG

Graduate•5 years ago

26 Replies

W9R1...nearly there ☺️

Not the best run I’ve had..right thigh felt tight from around 16 minutes, but a full 30 minute run in the bag. Gonna pay more attention to my hydration...

Not the best run I’ve had..right thigh felt tight from around 16 minutes, but a ...

Coco-Major

Graduate•5 years ago

13 Replies

W9R2 - i know an old lady that swallowed a fly

Ok so I'm not THAT old and i didn't actually swallow a fly but there were a few close ones! The heat seems to have brought out the bugs. Talking of heat. That...

Ok so I'm not THAT old and i didn't actually swallow a fly but there were a few ...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

49 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2019

App advice needed: can I track targets live while running so my phone tells me if I’m ahead or behind a preset scheduled finish time?

Week 3 finished!

W3 r3 bad run

Taking a break ☹️

Hello

Forest Run

First 5 mile run today 🤩

How long do people stop running for after a bad little toe stub?

Wk5r3 👊

New to jogging painful knees and legs

Injury ....

Wk5 R1.

W6D3

Morning v evening?

😁

Help!

Bell?

Wk8r2 in the bag

W5R3 Done (after dreaming of tortoises!)

Week Three Done - Whoop Whoop!

Week 9 run 2

Bruise pictures (from the recent past) and a hard run!

Flu ?

Curiosity killed the runner???

W7R2 ✅ ME TOO!

Week 1 finally done!

I've done it!

I did it!!!

W9R1...nearly there ☺️

W9R2 - i know an old lady that swallowed a fly

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