Does couch to 5k work?

[Fuellady]

Originally Posted by iLaura

I admit to being completely unfit. I tried this a couple of months ago with DH and couldn’t even finish Run 1 of Week 1 😳

Since then I’ve been doing one of the celebrity exercise videos every day, gradually doing one more section each week and Il today I completed my Week 1, Run 1. I know that’s nothing compared to everyone else, but I still cried cos I was proud of myself. Not telling any of my friends or family until I graduate so I wanted to share my mini triumph with someone!

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That’s fab, well done. I know I’ve struggled with every run. But if you keep at it, it’s amazing how much your fitness improves without you even realising it.

[christybell]

Originally Posted by iLaura

I admit to being completely unfit. I tried this a couple of months ago with DH and couldn’t even finish Run 1 of Week 1 😳

Since then I’ve been doing one of the celebrity exercise videos every day, gradually doing one more section each week and Il today I completed my Week 1, Run 1. I know that’s nothing compared to everyone else, but I still cried cos I was proud of myself. Not telling any of my friends or family until I graduate so I wanted to share my mini triumph with someone!

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Well done! Celebrate your triumphs and keep going

[loola30]

Originally Posted by iLaura

I admit to being completely unfit. I tried this a couple of months ago with DH and couldn’t even finish Run 1 of Week 1 😳

Since then I’ve been doing one of the celebrity exercise videos every day, gradually doing one more section each week and Il today I completed my Week 1, Run 1. I know that’s nothing compared to everyone else, but I still cried cos I was proud of myself. Not telling any of my friends or family until I graduate so I wanted to share my mini triumph with someone!

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Brilliant! Just one run at a time now 👍

[Guest]

Thank you guys <3

[Anne]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

Hi Anne

I’ve used the app on my non Moto Android phone with Spotify playing.

I just downloaded it onto my wife’s Moto G6 Play and it worked fine with Spotify and her onboard music. The music faded when Laura was talking and went louder when she stopped.

Please can you confirm that you are using the One You Couch to 5K app rather than the podcast. I used the podcast for the first couple of weeks or so.

When you are about to start your run the app gives you the chance to play your music. You then go to Spotify etc start the music and then press go on the app.

Hopefully it will work, and I’m not teaching you to suck eggs.

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I think it's me being dense Tried tonight. I started the app. Did the smiley face thing then started spotify. Then had to close spotify to go back to open the app. Then had no music

[Pepsibubbles]

Originally Posted by Anne

I think it's me being dense Tried tonight. I started the app. Did the smiley face thing then started spotify. Then had to close spotify to go back to open the app. Then had no music

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Click the smiley face then click run now, then open up your spotify ?

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by Anne

I think it's me being dense Tried tonight. I started the app. Did the smiley face thing then started spotify. Then had to close spotify to go back to open the app. Then had no music

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You shouldn’t have to close the Spotify app.

On the Moto at the bottom of the screen there will be 3 symbols, a rewind, a circle and a square.

Press the square symbol and it will show you all the smaller open apps. Slide the screen over to the running app and then click on it to maximise it. You can then press Go and the Spotify music should still be playing.

Hope this helps.

[Anne]

Originally Posted by tocpe321

You shouldn’t have to close the Spotify app.

On the Moto at the bottom of the screen there will be 3 symbols, a rewind, a circle and a square.

Press the square symbol and it will show you all the smaller open apps. Slide the screen over to the running app and then click on it to maximise it. You can then press Go and the Spotify music should still be playing.

Hope this helps.

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Ahhhh, thank you Just hope I can remember what to do at the gym lol

[tocpe321]

Originally Posted by Anne

Ahhhh, thank you Just hope I can remember what to do at the gym lol

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Hope it works.

[MissRed]

I’ve done my first 30 min run!
I’ve been really lax for the past couple of weeks, only done 1 run a week for various reasons, but I’ve managed not to have to repeat any runs which I’m proud of. I’m not running 5K, but I did 5.92K today including the 5 min walks. I never thought I’d be able to run for 30mins without stopping so I’m so pleased.
For everyone who’s in the early stages, just keep the faith, listen to your body and don’t be hard on yourself!