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5k done.

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When I started a few weeks ago I was 100% sure I couldn't do it. Changed my thinking around, planned my route and kept building up slowly.

I found the app annoyed me so built up slowly with jog/walks as it suggested and listened to music instead.

A few weeks later I've done my first 5k and loved it. Can't wait to keep on going now, getting a bit quicker and building up to 10k in time.

Excuse my face, I was shattered :D

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Congratulations on the 5K. I've just taken 9 weeks to reach the 5K mark. I hope you're not over-doing it. The rest time and slow build up is important. I love your watch. I need to get one. Which one is it and would you recommend it?

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indiechick in reply toDownNotUp

Hello.

Its a polar heart rate monitor I got it from amazon. It's fabulous x

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useitorloseitGraduate in reply toindiechick

Do you have to have something round your chest with this? How does it work?

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Miss_slinkyGraduate

Fantastic Indiechick, well done on getting to the 5k mark! You should be really proud of yourself! :)

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catchmeifucan

Congratulations, great feeling isn't it!

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MarlyParlyGraduate

Wow, great progress, and not surprised you're shattered! Don't push too fast too soon for the 10k, etc. - slow and steady is best and avoids injury!

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ju-ju-Graduate

Brilliant pics and well done you :)

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