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What running watch/ sports watch/ smart watch would you recommend to a brand-spankin'-new graduate, and why, please?

Hello. I know I don't NEED a running watch. I plod along very slowly and am not (yet!) pushing myself to elite levels. Just graduated a few days ago and still...

Hello. I know I don't NEED a running watch. I plod along very slowly and am not...

Henriette2013

Graduate•7 years ago

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Written mostly for my own "mental consolidation" so very long description of some key learnings... :)

I began trying to become a runner about 6 years ago. Yes, SIX. YEARS. As I reached middle-age, previously naturally-slim me had softened, then grew rounder...

I began trying to become a runner about 6 years ago. Yes, SIX. YEARS. As I reach...

Henriette2013

Graduate•7 years ago

39 Replies

Run in 2 1/2 parts

I have a friend early in c25k at week 3 so to encourage her I arranged to join her for her run. Beforehand I ran to her house the long way and did 2.2 miles,...

I have a friend early in c25k at week 3 so to encourage her I arranged to join h...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

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What trainers are the best for running

Hi I'm now on week3 and starting day 1 tomorrow I am at the moment running in my gym trainers!!! Any recommendations on a good pair of running trainers? My...

Hi I'm now on week3 and starting day 1 tomorrow I am at the moment running in ...

ZaraG

•7 years ago

5 Replies

What age are you?

I am 61 and have just started running. Finding it tough. Most people seem to be much younger. Are there any oldies out there?

I am 61 and have just started running. Finding it tough. Most people seem to b...

patwakefield

•7 years ago

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first real race and it was AMAZING !!!

so today i did a proper race , it was quite local to me and it was a challenge event so basically as many / few 5.3k laps as you wanted in a 6 hour time limit...

so today i did a proper race , it was quite local to me and it was a challenge e...

secksy34

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Runner Returneth 🤣🏃‍♀️

Well hello my lovely running family, I have missed not being able to run over the last 2 months, nearly 2 months bar one day (December 19th) I last ran....

Well hello my lovely running family, I have missed not being able to run over th...

quirkybee

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

W6R2 STRUGGLING! Help....

Guys i really struggled with this run. Really struggled. Nearly never finished it. I wasn't going to fast. I did my warm up. Are some runs just harder...

Guys i really struggled with this run. Really struggled. Nearly never finished i...

Lc_85

•7 years ago

33 Replies

WK5 R3 cheesey grin 😁

Well I did R3 tonight. I was slightly apprehensive about this one as although I trust the programme, the jump from 8 mins to 20 seemed a big one. I also have 2...

Well I did R3 tonight. I was slightly apprehensive about this one as although I ...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•7 years ago

29 Replies

W7R3

Completed W7 and can really feel the improvement in my fitness and endurance. Can't quite believe I am now running for 25 minutes and recovering quite quickly....

Completed W7 and can really feel the improvement in my fitness and endurance. Ca...

Getfitjack

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

week 4 run 3 completed x

Just finished week 4 pain free, i've been eating chocolate cake all week as son's birthday so glad to get running. I missed a run this week as had bad...

Just finished week 4 pain free, i've been eating chocolate cake all week as son'...

Michele2017

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

W6R3 - what a feeling!!

Hi everyone, first time poster on here, although have been following posts on here since I started back in January, and always got so much encouragement, hints...

Hi everyone, first time poster on here, although have been following posts on he...

Weeyin84

•7 years ago

4 Replies

When to restart from?

Stopped at week 7 three months ago due to personal reasons, back now but where do I restart?

Stopped at week 7 three months ago due to personal reasons, back now but where d...

Hidden

•7 years ago

7 Replies

What a difference a week makes!

So I graduated last Sunday, but since the beginning of Week 9 I’ve actually been mixing up my 30 minute runs by re-running the C25k programme with a friend....

So I graduated last Sunday, but since the beginning of Week 9 I’ve actually been...

Hephz89

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Keep on running 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Wk4 R2 done I keep going 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️time to recover then on to R3

FERGIE7

•7 years ago

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Week 2, run 3 (woohoo!)

I’m so happy! 😀 It sounds so daft but I’m so glad to be out running again and it makes me feel so good. Yeah I’ve got my body hang ups but I think to myself...

I’m so happy! 😀 It sounds so daft but I’m so glad to be out running again and i...

Miss_slinky

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Eeeeep!! W5R3

Am so excited to have completed this. Felt like a real milestone. I planned a route which kept going rather than doubling back on myself which was both great...

Am so excited to have completed this. Felt like a real milestone. I planned a ro...

Peepalmer

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Week 5 run 3

I feel so accomplished today. I really wanted to stop running after about 12 minutes but just kept repeating ‘move your feet, keep going’ in my head and I did...

I feel so accomplished today. I really wanted to stop running after about 12 min...

Rachel-Ellis

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Sunday Run done - hard to stay humble LOL 😂

The frustrating part now of doing the C210k from scratch again is the walking segments. I used to PRAY for them back in the day though :) Now I just feel like...

The frustrating part now of doing the C210k from scratch again is the walking se...

Irish-John

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W8R1

Did this run this morning and all went well. Found the last five minutes tough I must admit, but in hindsight I went too quickly in the middle section (NOT...

Did this run this morning and all went well. Found the last five minutes tough I...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

W4R2 done but tough...

Did W4R2 today, thinking it would be easier than W4R1, but actually found it tougher. However, there is some weird magic about this programme that makes you do...

Did W4R2 today, thinking it would be easier than W4R1, but actually found it tou...

JoP61

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

Start couch to 5k

Looking to start couch to 5k, had app on my mob for ages but need to start now. I’m looking to lose weight and be healthier. Any useful tips, pointers ect...

Looking to start couch to 5k, had app on my mob for ages but need to start now. ...

joesaab

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Absolutely chuffed to bits

I completed c25k a few ago and before embarking on the bridge to 10K wanted to get a few 5’s under my belt until I felt comfortable with my breathing etc,...

I completed c25k a few ago and before embarking on the bridge to 10K wanted to g...

CazAM

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

W4 R1 legs said no!

Well this was a tough one from the first 3 min run my legs decided they didn’t want to run today 🙈😩😂 managed to get through without stopping but the last 5...

Well this was a tough one from the first 3 min run my legs decided they didn’t w...

Jenlewuk

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Run as if your husband was chasing you

My husband has come to stay two weeks in France with me, and I've just done my W8R3 - the graduation 30 minutes run in my app. I took him to walk along with...

My husband has come to stay two weeks in France with me, and I've just done my W...

bitseybloom

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

past 5K now!

Can't really believe it, but I ran 5.5K this morning, as my first run of ju-ju- 's 10K plan detailed over on the Bridge to 10K forum. Amazed at where I am 8...

Can't really believe it, but I ran 5.5K this morning, as my first run of ju-ju-...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

W4R1

Well, beginning week 4 has by far been my biggest challenge of the programme, don’t get me wrong it’s still manageable but you do notice the stretch in those 5...

Well, beginning week 4 has by far been my biggest challenge of the programme, do...

Quigs

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Took me months, but I've finished Week 6!

Howdy runners! So, I was really struggling with W6R3. I posted about it in October or November. So after failing to complete the full 25 minutes about 5 times,...

Howdy runners! So, I was really struggling with W6R3. I posted about it in Octob...

gillebro

Graduate•7 years ago

16 Replies

I did W4R1!

After taking all the advice about sticking with the programme, I did the first W4 run this morning and it was one of my most enjoyable so far!

After taking all the advice about sticking with the programme, I did the first W...

NJA95

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

3rd week! 😔

I started my 3rd week, was doing great, but due to some official commitments had to travel and move out of city, so sadly couldnt continue after 1st run,...

I started my 3rd week, was doing great, but due to some official commitments had...

Jaaved

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

What running watch/ sports watch/ smart watch would you recommend to a brand-spankin'-new graduate, and why, please?

Written mostly for my own "mental consolidation" so very long description of some key learnings... :)

Run in 2 1/2 parts

What trainers are the best for running

What age are you?

first real race and it was AMAZING !!!

The Runner Returneth 🤣🏃‍♀️

W6R2 STRUGGLING! Help....

WK5 R3 cheesey grin 😁

W7R3

week 4 run 3 completed x

W6R3 - what a feeling!!

When to restart from?

What a difference a week makes!

Keep on running 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Week 2, run 3 (woohoo!)

Eeeeep!! W5R3

Week 5 run 3

Sunday Run done - hard to stay humble LOL 😂

W8R1

W4R2 done but tough...

Start couch to 5k

Absolutely chuffed to bits

W4 R1 legs said no!

Run as if your husband was chasing you

past 5K now!

W4R1

Took me months, but I've finished Week 6!

I did W4R1!

3rd week! 😔

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