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Wk7 R1 but only 3.8km

I thought I was doing better than that but found how to make my phone track km and feel a bit discouraged. I also have trouble going out in fewer clothes, I'm...

I thought I was doing better than that but found how to make my phone track km a...

coolfemme

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running gloves

Hi, looking for recommendations for a decent pair of running gloves at a reasonable price (nothing costly...) Thank you 🙏🏻😊

Hi, looking for recommendations for a decent pair of running gloves at a reasona...

Issywhizz

Graduate•3 years ago

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Recommendations for a running watch

Update: lots of really helpful replies. Thank you. HI - all is going well with the 5K running - nearly finished (week 9 next). Looking to the future.......

Update: lots of really helpful replies. Thank you. HI - all is going well with...

Oranges2

•3 years ago

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Starting back at W1R1

Good evening all, Having graduated in August, I twisted my knee on one of my consolidation runs, meaning I haven’t run since the last week of August. All the...

Good evening all, Having graduated in August, I twisted my knee on one of my con...

Sedge

Graduate•3 years ago

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Struggling!!!

Well having a diffucult time at the moment..... not sure why. Saturday was my time for W5R2 but couldn't do it and today didn't manage it either. Tomorrow...

Well having a diffucult time at the moment..... not sure why. Saturday was my t...

Kes101

Graduate•3 years ago

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Treadmill speed

What speed (km/h) should i be setting a tredmill at for runs?

PiginBlanket

•3 years ago

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Wk 9 run 1 - inner thigh!!

Hi all - completed first run of week 9 yesterday and my groin and inner thigh - left leg is so tight! I do stretches pre-run - not so much post-run. Can...

Hi all - completed first run of week 9 yesterday and my groin and inner thigh - ...

VG11

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting out ....

Hi everyone just starting out and not very good with running friend at work recommended so gonna give it a try any useful tips ready for starting please ?

Hi everyone just starting out and not very good with running friend at work reco...

Isis2973

•3 years ago

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W6R2 - ugh 😀

I took a 3 day break between runs for the first time since starting. Today was a gorgeous day and I was happy to be out... Sadly the run felt like a bit of a...

I took a 3 day break between runs for the first time since starting. Today was a...

flightrisk

•3 years ago

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Can I get the nhs Couch to 5K app on my Apple Watch?

Hi, For Christmas, I was very lucky to receive an Apple Watch from my husband. I haven’t been running for a couple of months or more due to having had,firstly...

Hi, For Christmas, I was very lucky to receive an Apple Watch from my husband. I...

TopCat22

•3 years ago

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CR - 3k today

Today I did 3k on the treadmill. Walked both ends of the run .5 each and then ran (shuffled) for the 2k. As it was going to be a short run I upped my pace...

Today I did 3k on the treadmill. Walked both ends of the run .5 each and then ra...

shuffleido

Graduate•3 years ago

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Why am I going cold?

I'm normally a very warm person. My treadmill is out in an unheated conservatory. When I run on the treadmill, I always have a separate fan blowing full...

I'm normally a very warm person. My treadmill is out in an unheated conservator...

shuffleido

Graduate•3 years ago

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Starting my running journey !

I’ve just downloaded the app and am keen to get myself back to fitness after having my little one. And for a bit of peace and me time alone the way !

I’ve just downloaded the app and am keen to get myself back to fitness after hav...

Annastar124

•3 years ago

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3rd run done - week 1

Got 3 done this week - phew x

Twemp123

•3 years ago

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Aarrgghhh that was hard w7r3

This morning I had an unexpected run after managing to get the day off work at short notice. I thought I'd use a bit of the time to complete week 7 as it's...

This morning I had an unexpected run after managing to get the day off work at s...

Lindsey1097

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running after cancer.

This is my second time using couch to 5k. Back in 2010 it helped me to lose 6 stone, and eventually to go on and run a marathon. Running was a huge part of...

This is my second time using couch to 5k. Back in 2010 it helped me to lose 6 s...

JL__79

•3 years ago

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Treadmill v Road

My area went into tier 4 yesterday so I find myself turfed off the treadmill and onto the road. I did my first road run today and OMG it was so much harder...

My area went into tier 4 yesterday so I find myself turfed off the treadmill and...

SJK9025

•3 years ago

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Treadmill run due to Bella

Hiya, Due to storm Bella there is a high risk of falling branches and flying debris and such. I love running in the rain, but I have a kind of phobia of wind....

Hiya, Due to storm Bella there is a high risk of falling branches and flying deb...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Onto week 7 I go!

Just finished the first run of week 7, really pleased I went out, didn’t sleep well last night because of the storm, my ceiling was dripping 😬, but I ran!!...

Just finished the first run of week 7, really pleased I went out, didn’t sleep w...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Graduation Day!!!

Set of with a tight pelvis and heavy legs today. Didn’t go as fast as normal but I did it. I actually graduated this program. It’s a Christmas miracle!!!!...

Set of with a tight pelvis and heavy legs today. Didn’t go as fast as normal bu...

Leeloo7

Graduate•3 years ago

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Turkey and Training

Just competed W8 R1. Was a bit nervous after two days of (moderate) indulging however it was a beautiful sunny winter morning and I felt good. Perhaps too good...

Just competed W8 R1. Was a bit nervous after two days of (moderate) indulging ho...

Markeaton68

Graduate•3 years ago

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First post Xmas run

Well I have to say I could feel all the Turkey and chocolate that I’ve eaten but I was determined to run today. Just finished week 7 and before I ran I made a...

Well I have to say I could feel all the Turkey and chocolate that I’ve eaten but...

Snapdragon999

Graduate•3 years ago

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Fitness tracker

Can anyone recommend a fitness tracker that works easily with Strava please? My series 1 Apple Watch is finally giving out on me. I don’t want to spend much...

Can anyone recommend a fitness tracker that works easily with Strava please? My...

jirmette

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed the Programme!

This is my first official post. I wanted to just concentrate on podcasts without additional information flooding my mind. I had tried jogging on my own after a...

This is my first official post. I wanted to just concentrate on podcasts without...

waterabbit

Graduate•3 years ago

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Storm Bella! CR 10

Couldn’t run Christmas Eve or Christmas Day because of ice underfoot so decided to go for it today and roped in my younger son. Oh my! Wind, rain, hail and...

Couldn’t run Christmas Eve or Christmas Day because of ice underfoot so decided ...

RoseDay

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run in a long time

This is my first 5k in a long time not bad as I waiting for a operation on my bottom think I did well

This is my first 5k in a long time not bad as I waiting for a operation on my bo...

mandy167

•3 years ago

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Cross Trainer

Hi Guys and Merry Christmas. After damaging my ligaments in my right ankle back in April I haven’t been able to run at all. My physio has given me some...

Hi Guys and Merry Christmas. After damaging my ligaments in my right ankle back ...

Gettingstarted

•3 years ago

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Yay! Go me!!......

Well now, I was in isolation.....desperate to run.....thought I couldn't, until Sunday? Turns out I miscalculated, my isolation was up in time to run today!!...

Well now, I was in isolation.....desperate to run.....thought I couldn't, until ...

Cakerunner

Graduate•3 years ago

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This time last year.....

I’d have laughed at anyone who said that I’d get running gear for Christmas and be thrilled with it and that I’d be out running on Boxing Day 😂 That I’d be...

I’d have laughed at anyone who said that I’d get running gear for Christmas and ...

JetsNanna

Graduate•3 years ago

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Slow 5k - but I DID IT!- YAY

C run 11 and I finally got to 5k in 45 minutes. So glad I've finally done it!- I'm not even considering trying to do it in 30 minutes, but I've registered on...

C run 11 and I finally got to 5k in 45 minutes. So glad I've finally done it!- I...

Teresafaith

Graduate•3 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2020

Wk7 R1 but only 3.8km

Running gloves

Recommendations for a running watch

Starting back at W1R1

Struggling!!!

Treadmill speed

Wk 9 run 1 - inner thigh!!

Starting out ....

W6R2 - ugh 😀

Can I get the nhs Couch to 5K app on my Apple Watch?

CR - 3k today

Why am I going cold?

Starting my running journey !

3rd run done - week 1

Aarrgghhh that was hard w7r3

Running after cancer.

Treadmill v Road

Treadmill run due to Bella

Onto week 7 I go!

Graduation Day!!!

Turkey and Training

First post Xmas run

Fitness tracker

Completed the Programme!

Storm Bella! CR 10

First run in a long time

Cross Trainer

Yay! Go me!!......

This time last year.....

Slow 5k - but I DID IT!- YAY

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