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Deleting app

Does anyone know if the runs are deleted off the Apple Watch if you delete the app?

Does anyone know if the runs are deleted off the Apple Watch if you delete the a...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W4R1 in the bag

Was a bit daunted at the prospect of this one but made it through and completed the workout. Had to add some distance to my route also which I suppose it a...

Was a bit daunted at the prospect of this one but made it through and completed ...

Chicken1966

Graduate•4 years ago

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Listening to my body

So up until last week I had been getting out for a run every other day and had maintained that for just over 3 weeks getting me to Week 4 in the program (proud...

So up until last week I had been getting out for a run every other day and had m...

Rosegold20

•4 years ago

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C25K Week 7 run 1

Really struggled with this today and had to keep stopping. I did the full run for 25 mins but with lots of walking breaks. Felt awful and really tight chest....

Really struggled with this today and had to keep stopping. I did the full run fo...

Greencat47

•4 years ago

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Injury not sure what week to start back at.

Hi I seemed to have an issue with my ankle. I'm on week 4 and currently am on day 5 of rest ☹ I used to run but everytime i keep trying i get an injury. The...

Hi I seemed to have an issue with my ankle. I'm on week 4 and currently am on da...

lillyana86

•4 years ago

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Wow!

Just finished week 5 run2 & can’t believe that I ran for 8mins....twice! I must admit I did find myself smiling after I had finished!

Just finished week 5 run2 & can’t believe that I ran for 8mins....twice! I must ...

TillyMint08

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

I was out at 7am starting week 5 run 1 and it was a good run. Very tiring at times but maybe more mental than physical. Definitely feel fitter and I’m loving...

I was out at 7am starting week 5 run 1 and it was a good run. Very tiring at tim...

WirralPhil

•4 years ago

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W2R2

Did R2 last night and found it fine, although it was hard running into the wind at times. Other than that, the run was fine, didn’t feel particularly...

Did R2 last night and found it fine, although it was hard running into the wind ...

Busylady1

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 done and I feel amazing!

Running in the morning sun has never felt so good! Reaching this run has just made me feel so proud of how far I’ve come and will continue to go. All before my...

Running in the morning sun has never felt so good! Reaching this run has just ma...

Kayleicia

Graduate•4 years ago

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W6R6 SMASHED IT!!

Just got back. It was amazing! I actually found it the easiest run of the three this, week 😀🏃 Went slow on the hills and got into a comfortable rhythm. Can't...

Just got back. It was amazing! I actually found it the easiest run of the three ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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WK8 R1 .... I did it!

Amazed at how far I’ve come 😊 I kept a good pace and completed my run! I must be mad but love the crisp cold mornings. Let’s hope R2 will be just as...

Amazed at how far I’ve come 😊 I kept a good pace and completed my run! I must b...

XxicegemsxX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk2R2

Up early this morning before the children were up and completed the walk/run. It was beautiful, the birds were singing, it wasn’t too hot just a nice breeze...

Up early this morning before the children were up and completed the walk/run. I...

Mamabearruns

•4 years ago

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Did I do the right thing?

Just done W2R3 and must have woken up with more energy today cuz I felt like I could keep running when the 90 secs were over so I did an extra 10-15 secs each...

Just done W2R3 and must have woken up with more energy today cuz I felt like I c...

KurlySarah

•4 years ago

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W2R1

Really pleased with myself today. Managed to get out before one of the kids even woke up. Saw hardly anyone while running in the local park too. Was a bit...

Really pleased with myself today. Managed to get out before one of the kids even...

Sherriej7

•4 years ago

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W8 R1 going well

Just done my first run of W8 and feeling good. I have been a bit naughty as I ran R3 W7 yesterday but I slept well for a change so I thought I would make the...

Just done my first run of W8 and feeling good. I have been a bit naughty as I ra...

killersblue

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 done

Week 6 complete. Tough run today as I have another tooth abscess so didn’t have a great sleep. Can’t believe I’m officially a runner given I couldn’t run a...

Week 6 complete. Tough run today as I have another tooth abscess so didn’t have ...

struass

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week five advice needed

I've just completed week 5 run one I noticed the 5 minute runs are a struggle I completed them but only just.with this in mind I'm wondering if going faster...

I've just completed week 5 run one I noticed the 5 minute runs are a struggle I ...

Draxon

Graduate•4 years ago

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Ankles

Hello everyone... Just finished week 7. Feeling good and wanting to continue. My son is enjoying it also and we’ve been talking about park run when they are...

Hello everyone... Just finished week 7. Feeling good and wanting to continue. M...

Mummyfit90210

•4 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 done!

So after putting it off a couple of days due to the fear of it, I finally completed this run yesterday!! Thanks to those who replied to my earlier post when l...

So after putting it off a couple of days due to the fear of it, I finally comple...

rhinos1968

Graduate•4 years ago

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Consolidation & Beyond: Slow Running in "Zone 2" :)

Not posted much due to life events recently, but I have still been running! April was my consolidation month and I stayed disciplined, running 5k every second...

Not posted much due to life events recently, but I have still been running! Apr...

pippkins

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hills!

Just completed run 1 of week 8, I found it pretty tough and it was the closest I’ve come to stopping mid run but somehow managed to keep going. I think if it...

Just completed run 1 of week 8, I found it pretty tough and it was the closest I...

BeetrootFace77

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 6, run 3 struggles

Tried to do the 25 minute run today and really struggled, had to stop for walking breaks 4 times as my legs were aching. Its definitely a mental thing but just...

Tried to do the 25 minute run today and really struggled, had to stop for walkin...

Lincolnite

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5 R1

I had to take a 3 day break due to feeling sick and a multi-day long migraine. This morning, the headaches were still there but I went out for my W5 R1 run...

I had to take a 3 day break due to feeling sick and a multi-day long migraine. T...

CBDB

Graduate•4 years ago

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OMG WEEK 4!

Just done the first week 4 run and was dreading it but managed to do it all, can't believe the change in distances. Looking forward to next one though, gets...

Just done the first week 4 run and was dreading it but managed to do it all, can...

Gilliebean66

•4 years ago

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Sore ankles. Is it my new shoes or the impact of 7 weeks of road running?

Hi, I have been running since the start of lockdown in an old pit of new balance trail trainers. 7 weeks in and they now have holes in the toe and I think the...

Hi, I have been running since the start of lockdown in an old pit of new balance...

Lynnebradbury23

•4 years ago

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Slow but sure!

So after about a week and a half away from running to rest with groin/hip pain (not sure which!), I ran this morning - I went *very* slowly but it feels so...

So after about a week and a half away from running to rest with groin/hip pain (...

clairelouiserunner

•4 years ago

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Week 4: Gained weight???

Due to start W4 both nervous and excited...however I'm also trying to lose weight and started S W at 13st 101b. I've stuck to it 100% and have gained 2lb..????...

Due to start W4 both nervous and excited...however I'm also trying to lose weigh...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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W9R3 compleyed

So happy to have completed this amazing program. Ran 4.35km so room for improvement, but for a 57 year old non runner who weighed 18 stone 2 years ago and...

So happy to have completed this amazing program. Ran 4.35km so room for improvem...

Dobbo57

Graduate•4 years ago

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W5R1

Did this last night. I find the first run part so hard and then it eases off slightly - is this common, I’m worried though that the longer the runs get I’ll...

Did this last night. I find the first run part so hard and then it eases off sli...

SharsX

Graduate•4 years ago

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Second time around - six years later

It turns out it was six years ago that I completed the couch to 5k programme. I hadn't realised till I logged into this forum it was so long ago. I got to be...

It turns out it was six years ago that I completed the couch to 5k programme. I ...

Azores

Graduate•4 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2020

Deleting app

W4R1 in the bag

Listening to my body

C25K Week 7 run 1

Injury not sure what week to start back at.

Wow!

Week 5 Run 1

W2R2

Week 7 Run 1 done and I feel amazing!

W6R6 SMASHED IT!!

WK8 R1 .... I did it!

Wk2R2

Did I do the right thing?

W2R1

W8 R1 going well

Week 6 Run 3 done

Week five advice needed

Ankles

Week 5 Run 3 done!

Consolidation & Beyond: Slow Running in "Zone 2" :)

Hills!

Week 6, run 3 struggles

W5 R1

OMG WEEK 4!

Sore ankles. Is it my new shoes or the impact of 7 weeks of road running?

Slow but sure!

Week 4: Gained weight???

W9R3 compleyed

W5R1

Second time around - six years later

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