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Silly question alert!

I know this is probably a really stupid question but is it possible to keep track of running stats on a treadmill? I always wear a Fitbit but I like to track...

I know this is probably a really stupid question but is it possible to keep trac...

Jigglemooce

Graduate•7 years ago

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Complete beginner...starting c25k tomorrow....wish me luck :)

I'm 46 and have decided I want to run a marathon before I'm 50 so today i've signed up for a 10k in september :) I thought about it last year but never got...

I'm 46 and have decided I want to run a marathon before I'm 50 so today i've sig...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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w7r3

well done and dusted albeit a day late (not really but would have done it Monday but due to a very hectic weekend of family get togethers (all self...

well done and dusted albeit a day late (not really but would have done it Monda...

2Fit2Sit

Graduate•7 years ago

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week 6 cream crackered update

After getting all emotional at completing week 5 i had the weekend off and planned to chillout until monday for start of week 6 . Now what is that old adage ?...

After getting all emotional at completing week 5 i had the weekend off and plann...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bring it on week 9!!

I completed week 8 this morning.....still struggling with my "fat runner's heel" but double supported it....really didn't want to go out but forced...

I completed week 8 this morning.....still struggling with my "fat runner's heel"...

karenk72

Graduate•7 years ago

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Fat Runner Alert!

My primary aim is to lose some weight. I am 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 103kg three weeks ago. On the chart I am well into the 'Obese' range. Milestone...

My primary aim is to lose some weight. I am 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 10...

50up

•7 years ago

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Numb left foot!

Since graduating I have tried to continue doing a 30 min run at least once a week as well as doing some of the stepping stones run for speed. I have found...

Since graduating I have tried to continue doing a 30 min run at least once a wee...

Skiddaw2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Garmin 920xt for sale - £200

My lovely Garmin 920xt has become surplus to requirements, but it is still a cracking running / cycling / swimming / triathlon / multisport / whatever watch,...

My lovely Garmin 920xt has become surplus to requirements, but it is still a cra...

Tomas

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first 20 minute run...

...and I'm still buzzing! Can't believe I just ran 20 minutes! Wow. Just Wow. :D :D :D

...and I'm still buzzing! Can't believe I just ran 20 minutes! Wow. Just Wow. ...

gazelle2B

Graduate•7 years ago

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Birth of a potential gym-bunny

My local leisure centre (aka the place HtB goes to) is having a 7-day free-trial and so I signed up, mostly to do some weight-work and improve the tone of my...

My local leisure centre (aka the place HtB goes to) is having a 7-day free-trial...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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To eat or not to eat that is the question!

Just started the programme and am on day 4 and I am unsure what is a good breakfast to have? I run in the mornings as have more energy/enthusiasm. Not a spring...

Just started the programme and am on day 4 and I am unsure what is a good breakf...

GrannyHelen57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Against the odds

I meant to write this yesterday, but ended up back in bed after my run, and doing little else for the rest of the day! After a weekend with a stinking cold...

I meant to write this yesterday, but ended up back in bed after my run, and doin...

KJR60

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finally 5k without stopping

Started running beginning of February. I could not run 10 minutes without stop start. I finally did it yesterday my 6th attempt. Running club helps a lot. If...

Started running beginning of February. I could not run 10 minutes without stop s...

CO123

•7 years ago

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Officially started!?

Third time I have been out running but decided to use stop watch... actually did the full 25 minutes (including walk etc) a few moments of negativity but kept...

Third time I have been out running but decided to use stop watch... actually did...

Jbk1981

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bad habits when running

Hi everyone,Thanks for all your encouraging words yesterday. The 2 biggest issues I have found when l am running is,-lfind my myself looking down at my feet...

Hi everyone,Thanks for all your encouraging words yesterday. The 2 biggest iss...

stevy

•7 years ago

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Good run after horrendous day

As the title says, horrendous day at work, reminding me how much I've come to hate my job and how I definitely need to stop being scared and make the necessary...

As the title says, horrendous day at work, reminding me how much I've come to ha...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•7 years ago

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Laura left me.....

.... or rather my phone decided not to play ball! Went out tonight thinking I might have cracked something.... currently on a free trial on Endomondo Premium,...

.... or rather my phone decided not to play ball! Went out tonight thinking I mi...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•7 years ago

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My 5th C25K Runniversary

5 years ago today I put on some trainers I happened to have, wriggled into the ForthBridgeBra, slung on some old trakkie bottoms and a scruffy t-shirt, stuck...

5 years ago today I put on some trainers I happened to have, wriggled into the F...

Anniemurph

Graduate•7 years ago

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hyperventilating?

Hi everyone! I am just wrapping up week 8 of the program. Yay!! However I am hitting a bit of a snag and wondering if anyone has any advice. I seem to...

Hi everyone! I am just wrapping up week 8 of the program. Yay!! However I ...

Pace1234

•7 years ago

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Stuck in a W7 loop

I seem to be stuck on W7 and I don't know if it's a mental or physical thing that is preventing me from moving on? I was away with work last week, so didn't...

I seem to be stuck on W7 and I don't know if it's a mental or physical thing tha...

Devonwalker

•7 years ago

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I'm back...

So I think got to about Week 8 last December, Christmas happened, work got in the way and here we are in April. It's taken me some weeks to get going again - I...

So I think got to about Week 8 last December, Christmas happened, work got in th...

twolungs

•7 years ago

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The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 3..... Feel free to join 🐰

Hi how is everyone doing on this easter quest? I've named the Quest the,' Run Rabbit Run Easter Quest,' because I think its about time the Easter bunny got...

Hi how is everyone doing on this easter quest? I've named the Quest the,' Run Ra...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

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Inadvertently did 5k on W7R3! Yippee!

I've been steadily going through the programme & with these longer runs am finding that 2 days in between runs suits me better so I'm stretching the plan out...

I've been steadily going through the programme & with these longer runs am find...

Slinkymalinki

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation and beyond

Hi folks. Graduated last Friday but cannot find the pinned posts to get a badge. I am using an android phone but search as I have, they elude me. However I...

Hi folks. Graduated last Friday but cannot find the pinned posts to get a badge...

Liz-is-trying

Graduate•7 years ago

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Stupid Strava!

The first time I ran Strava worked fine, but my last 2 runs, it has the correct time, but only shows a tiny portion of my run, no where near the whole route,...

The first time I ran Strava worked fine, but my last 2 runs, it has the correct ...

Minxygirl

•7 years ago

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W1R1 - so slow!

at 56 I have finally decided that I must get in shape and improve my fitness so I can look forward to a healthy retirement in a couple of years. Just completed...

at 56 I have finally decided that I must get in shape and improve my fitness so ...

Cazzauk4

•7 years ago

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Getting there!

I can't believe how much my stamina has increased! Started week 4 today. 4 weeks ago I felt like a 60 second run would finish me off - now I can run for 5...

I can't believe how much my stamina has increased! Started week 4 today. 4 weeks...

Minxygirl

•7 years ago

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Week 5 here we go!!

This is the week that will turn me into a runner (if I succeed!!)... I've just completed run 1 and it went fine. Getting exciting now :))

This is the week that will turn me into a runner (if I succeed!!)... I've just c...

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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How long does it take to stop at a port-a-loo? and a 5K!

Hi everyone!! Did my first 5K on this Saturday past!! It was full of hills, and I had to take an emergency break just after 1K (!!!) to pee.... ugh!!! So the...

Hi everyone!! Did my first 5K on this Saturday past!! It was full of hills, and...

RuNananana

Graduate•7 years ago

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distance and speed

I'm in moderate shape and am wondering what are reasonable goals for running per week.

I'm in moderate shape and am wondering what are reasonable goals for running per...

casher1

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2017

Silly question alert!

Complete beginner...starting c25k tomorrow....wish me luck :)

w7r3

week 6 cream crackered update

Bring it on week 9!!

Fat Runner Alert!

Numb left foot!

Garmin 920xt for sale - £200

My first 20 minute run...

Birth of a potential gym-bunny

To eat or not to eat that is the question!

Against the odds

Finally 5k without stopping

Officially started!?

Bad habits when running

Good run after horrendous day

Laura left me.....

My 5th C25K Runniversary

hyperventilating?

Stuck in a W7 loop

I'm back...

The Run Rabbit Run Quest week 3..... Feel free to join 🐰

Inadvertently did 5k on W7R3! Yippee!

Graduation and beyond

Stupid Strava!

W1R1 - so slow!

Getting there!

Week 5 here we go!!

How long does it take to stop at a port-a-loo? and a 5K!

distance and speed

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