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Heart rate monitor or bells and whistles?

Is it worth splashing out on a gps? I don't want to scrimp and then regret it but then again I don't want to spend a lot of money on something I won't use...

Is it worth splashing out on a gps? I don't want to scrimp and then regret it bu...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1

Found week 1 easy and was tempted to skip straight to week 2 but have decided to follow the programme properly. I did the first of the week 2 runs today and...

Found week 1 easy and was tempted to skip straight to week 2 but have decided to...

MattyK

•12 years ago

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Do you use an MP3 player or iPhone?

Never listen to music on my iPhone, so was well chuffed when I realised I could download the PodCast of Couch to 5K on my iPhone (OK, it took me ages)....

Never listen to music on my iPhone, so was well chuffed when I realised I could ...

Ruff

•12 years ago

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My 5k maintenance programme

Well here's my own programme I have come up with as a 5k maintenance programme over 6 weeks. I will see how it goes, nothing too taxing and I hope that my...

Well here's my own programme I have come up with as a 5k maintenance programme o...

didntrunthat

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wow, what a fantastic buzz..........for an OAP ;-)

So today was the first of my Couch to 5K, the first of many hopefully. OMG after the 5 minute walk, I suddenly just took off and started my first 1 minute...

So today was the first of my Couch to 5K, the first of many hopefully. OMG a...

Ruff

•12 years ago

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Amazed...W3R3

As I said, amazed that I accomplished 3 weeks now! I thought by week 2 that shin splints and tight hamstrings would derail me, but I've been extra careful to...

As I said, amazed that I accomplished 3 weeks now! I thought by week 2 that shin...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I did it!

I've completed the first week! I feel so pleased especially as it was the first time i've gone on my own so hopefully I'm over the embarrassment factor. I feel...

I've completed the first week! I feel so pleased especially as it was the first ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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park run

just completed my 60th park run today!! want to get to the 100 mark if my legs will let me!!

just completed my 60th park run today!! want to get to the 100 mark if my legs ...

givman

•12 years ago

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Drag the family along....W7R3

Its amazing to think that today I did W7R3, wow, only 6 runs to go until Graduation day, seems only a little while ago I was uploading W1...oh wait, it was...

Its amazing to think that today I did W7R3, wow, only 6 runs to go until Graduat...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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A small thank you to y'all

The enthusiasm on here is awesome sometimes a real kick in the pants when I am feeling a bit jaded. 'Listening' to you all egging each other on is brilliant...

The enthusiasm on here is awesome sometimes a real kick in the pants when I am f...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Simon Wheatcroft - the blind ultra-marathon runner

heard an interesting interview on the radio this morning with a chap called Simon Wheatcroft who is blind and runs ultra-marathons. It was on Saturday Live...

heard an interesting interview on the radio this morning with a chap called Simo...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 8 run 1 28MINS..............YEA::)))))

Ok so ive had a week and half off since my last run, really wasnt well some sickness bug, tried to go wed, then thurs then fri but didnt get there jesus has it...

Ok so ive had a week and half off since my last run, really wasnt well some sick...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Thought you'd like this..........................

Thought you'd appreciate this pic after all your hard work!! :)

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 done - 1 week to go!

For the three runs of week 8 I ran the same route just so I could compare my times and distances. At the end of week 7 I was doing 2 miles in 25 mins. Here at...

For the three runs of week 8 I ran the same route just so I could compare my tim...

StaceInspire

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

so end of week 6 and the 25 minutes run, thinking back to the start of this i would never had guessed i would run 5 mins let alone 25 i felt so good at the end...

so end of week 6 and the 25 minutes run, thinking back to the start of this i wo...

familyheaven

Graduate•12 years ago

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My furthest yet, but didn't run it all !

I went for my outdoor run with the other Laura, who runs a beginners running "group" - except that she and I make up the entire group at the moment ! It's...

I went for my outdoor run with the other Laura, who runs a beginners running "gr...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8 R1

Just been out for my best run ever. I had been debating whether or not to go, as I had been feeling quite lethargic, but thought it might perk me up. I...

Just been out for my best run ever. I had been debating whether or not to go, as...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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Will I ever run for 20 minutes?

I am just about to start week 5, and due to my work, can only run mainly weekends. So there is often a longer gap between runs than I would like....

I am just about to start week 5, and due to my work, can only run mainly weekend...

Mitch15

Graduate•12 years ago

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Failed at the final - so disappointed

Oh I am so disappointed :-( I've just been out for my final week 9 run full of enthusiasm and excited to be finally graduating and I just couldn't do it!...

Oh I am so disappointed :-( I've just been out for my final week 9 run full ...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Owwwwww my back :-(

I'm feeling very sorry for myself - I've pulled my back/hip/glute/something down there. It was aching a bit the other day, then got better so I ran on it, no...

I'm feeling very sorry for myself - I've pulled my back/hip/glute/something down...

AmandaW

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

Well, finally managed wk8 run 2 last night after a e day rest from run 1due to tummy bug. I was really suprised with myself, I left Laura and ran to my own...

Well, finally managed wk8 run 2 last night after a e day rest from run 1due to t...

lizziej754

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting Started

This morning I have spent trying to download the podcasts, I have finally got it onto my iPad but not onto my iPod - all this technology is beyond me - so...

This morning I have spent trying to download the podcasts, I have finally got i...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 3 run 1

I'm so happy never thought i would be able to run for 3 minutes at a time but toaday I have, this program really is great. I am amazed at what I am able to do....

I'm so happy never thought i would be able to run for 3 minutes at a time but to...

maz1984

•12 years ago

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I just have to share this with you

Go go go you can do it! I'm 53 and started the programme 12 or so weeks ago and graduated right on the 9 week goal target. I ran through rain, snow, wind and...

Go go go you can do it! I'm 53 and started the programme 12 or so weeks ago an...

mwgolfacademy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 - oops......

On Thursday evening I prepared myself to do Run 2 of Week 9. The sky was looking threatening but I forced myself out the door. Everything was going well -Laura...

On Thursday evening I prepared myself to do Run 2 of Week 9. The sky was looking...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Thanks for the pep talks...week 4 here I come

week 3 done and now just waiting for Monday morning to start week 4. I'm having weekends off to keep my runs on early mornings as that seems to work for me....

week 3 done and now just waiting for Monday morning to start week 4. I'm having ...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Small victories

I am following a Runners World programme to prepare for a 10k. I am only doing easy 2 mile runs this week so have been getting up and doing them early. I...

I am following a Runners World programme to prepare for a 10k. I am only doing ...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fit not Fat for 50: the 'Comedy London Marathon'

Don't you love it when running makes you laugh, albeit for some of the wrong reasons? I've recently completed week 6 runs 1 and 2 and these are a few of my...

Don't you love it when running makes you laugh, albeit for some of the wrong rea...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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I feel like a loser

I started C25K earlier this year and got held up in W2 because of the heavy snowfalls. A few weeks on, and I just cannot seem to gather the motivation to...

I started C25K earlier this year and got held up in W2 because of the heavy snow...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Park run this morning!!

Didn't sleep much last night almost certainly due to the fact I'm doing my first park run this morning! I've checked my local results and the slowest time is...

Didn't sleep much last night almost certainly due to the fact I'm doing my first...

Harvey1989

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2012

Heart rate monitor or bells and whistles?

W2R1

Do you use an MP3 player or iPhone?

My 5k maintenance programme

Wow, what a fantastic buzz..........for an OAP ;-)

Amazed...W3R3

I did it!

park run

Drag the family along....W7R3

A small thank you to y'all

Simon Wheatcroft - the blind ultra-marathon runner

week 8 run 1 28MINS..............YEA::)))))

Thought you'd like this..........................

Week 8 done - 1 week to go!

Week 6 run 3

My furthest yet, but didn't run it all !

W8 R1

Will I ever run for 20 minutes?

Failed at the final - so disappointed

Owwwwww my back :-(

Week 8 run 2

Getting Started

week 3 run 1

I just have to share this with you

Week 9 Run 2 - oops......

Thanks for the pep talks...week 4 here I come

Small victories

Fit not Fat for 50: the 'Comedy London Marathon'

I feel like a loser

Park run this morning!!

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