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Running watch?

Can anyone advise where I can get a pretty cheap sports watch so I can track my pace etc? Don’t know where to start so many out there and some so expensive x

Can anyone advise where I can get a pretty cheap sports watch so I can track my ...

Claireednet

•6 years ago

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First Parkrun booked !

Persuaded my son to look after his younger sisters on sat morn so my sister , my eldest daughter and I are going to experience a Park run , there are 3 within...

Persuaded my son to look after his younger sisters on sat morn so my sister , my...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do I go back to the treadmill, try the road again and or start the whole thing all over again??

Hi, I am quite a bit over weight and been going to the gym to get fitter. I started this program W1R1 on the treadmill it went better than I expected. So...

Hi, I am quite a bit over weight and been going to the gym to get fitter. I sta...

Frencci

•6 years ago

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Undignified end to week 8!

Well that was a somewhat undignified end to week 8 run 3! I'd just completed the 28 mins running with my shiny new birthday present strapped to my wrist...

Well that was a somewhat undignified end to week 8 run 3! I'd just completed th...

Eiralas

Graduate•6 years ago

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Painful upper back

Just completed W5 run 2 and for the last few days have had very sore upper back muscle pain and very sensitive skin. Someone said could be the way I move my...

Just completed W5 run 2 and for the last few days have had very sore upper back ...

Sea11song

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yay, just completed w5r3. Didn’t think I would be able to do it, but I did it.

Wk5r3

Molliem00

•6 years ago

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W5R3 Can’t believe it!

20mins run done & felt like I could do another few minutes more. When I set out I really thought that I’d be unlikely to do 20mins non-stop, even my legs were...

20mins run done & felt like I could do another few minutes more. When I set out ...

Maybe58

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just found out about the community

Hi, about to start week 3. Trying to lose the excess four stone I am still carrying. I lost one in the last five weeks and decided to see if running might help...

Hi, about to start week 3. Trying to lose the excess four stone I am still carry...

HappyNoodle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sore knees!

Hi all, new to couch to 5k. Just looking for a bit of advice or what others have experienced. I’m only at the end of week 1 and already I have such bad knee...

Hi all, new to couch to 5k. Just looking for a bit of advice or what others have...

Ashbash1986

•6 years ago

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Struggling

Hi, I'm a 54yr old, new to running (on week 5) and have just failed miserably to complete the two 8min runs. I just run out of breath. Do I need to go back...

Hi, I'm a 54yr old, new to running (on week 5) and have just failed miserably ...

Briefcase

•6 years ago

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Week 8 c25k

Hi,I'm new to c25k. Really excited as achieved week 8 and beginning to feel the benefits. Doing a very snail pace, but feeling delighted that im jogging for 25...

Hi,I'm new to c25k. Really excited as achieved week 8 and beginning to feel the ...

KathyRichards

•6 years ago

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The hill of Achievement W6 R2

I normally finish my run as I crest the hill of achievement. On the warm up walk I spotted the farmers tractor sat at the top. I later met the tractor as I was...

I normally finish my run as I crest the hill of achievement. On the warm up walk...

Pecora_Nera

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ugh gutted, injury!

It’s supposed to be week 3 starting today. I have an infection in a bite on my foot. Barely able to walk on it. Surprised at how annoyed I am that I can’t go...

It’s supposed to be week 3 starting today. I have an infection in a bite on my f...

Sharktail123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Wk7 r3

I decided to up the effort tonight. It’s ok running slower to get round, but at some point I figure you’ve got to give yourself a bit of a prod. Set off at a...

I decided to up the effort tonight. It’s ok running slower to get round, but at ...

YoureDoingGreatPet

•6 years ago

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Family affair 😁

After completing the C25k, I have gone on to achieve 9.6 miles in the build up for a half marathon. My family have been so proud and now they have also decided...

After completing the C25k, I have gone on to achieve 9.6 miles in the build up f...

Ajs07

Graduate•6 years ago

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WK8 Run1 done! Phew!

So this morning I did this run, and really enjoyed it to my surprise. Went nice and early to avoid the heat and the morning runs seem to suit me better. After...

So this morning I did this run, and really enjoyed it to my surprise. Went nice ...

Beestonbabe

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

R3 done this morning after hockey and a beer garden got in way yesterday, 12 year old son ran without a stitch and 6 year old daughter provided the perfect...

R3 done this morning after hockey and a beer garden got in way yesterday, 12 yea...

Core16

•6 years ago

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Wk5 - did it

Well finished wk5 r3 in the early morning mist - initial 5 mins felt tough, after that it just felt good, and strangely enough I loved it 😀. Must talk to my...

Well finished wk5 r3 in the early morning mist - initial 5 mins felt tough, afte...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R2 done. Just. G A S P.....

Flipping heck! Or words to that effect. That was hard. If it hadn't been for Jay66 and Sallenson pep talking me beforehand I honestly don't know how i'd've got...

Flipping heck! Or words to that effect. That was hard. If it hadn't been for Jay...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Week 6 completed! Woo hoo!

Can't quite believe I finished Week 6 this morning. I don't think I've ever run for 25' non stop in my life..but now I have. Feeling great. Recovery time quite...

Can't quite believe I finished Week 6 this morning. I don't think I've ever run ...

KateJaneW

•6 years ago

1 Reply

W6R3: the aftermath

No words needed. Just hot bubbles!

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 done!

I am so happy I have achieved it. Today’s 20 minutes was challenging and I ran for non-stop 20 minutes! Unbelievable. I have never thought of running more...

I am so happy I have achieved it. Today’s 20 minutes was challenging and I ran ...

Kandarp_shah

•6 years ago

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So far so good

Just completed Week 5 Run 2 and feeling very pleased but nervous about the leap to a full 20 mins of running no walking 😱. Really hooked on the post run high...

Just completed Week 5 Run 2 and feeling very pleased but nervous about the leap ...

LuluLogue

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 2 nerves!

Right. Am getting changes. Am going to do it..... Nervous as hell blimey...... Eek omg.... MUST Do it! W2R1,.. Here we go ooooooo!

Right. Am getting changes. Am going to do it..... Nervous as hell blimey...... E...

kathyred333

•6 years ago

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Graduation Week Starts Mon

Well its here the calm before the storm. Big day tomorrow my first run for week 9, for some reason im extremely nervous, even told the wife no alcohol tonight...

Well its here the calm before the storm. Big day tomorrow my first run for week ...

Guesty26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Routine help please

Hi, My wife and I are on week 2 run 1 and find it hard to fit it in. We’re never sure when best to do it. Before work at 7 am would be literally straight out...

Hi, My wife and I are on week 2 run 1 and find it hard to fit it in. We’re neve...

SonMik

•6 years ago

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Proper race report tomorrow

I finished my HM not in my preferred time but I think it was 3:18, still waiting for official time. I will write a proper report tomorrow So nice to get back...

I finished my HM not in my preferred time but I think it was 3:18, still waiting...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•6 years ago

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I did it. Graduated 😀🏆

Nearly didn't go as feeling tired and head pounding but thought lets get this finished. The last kilometre uphill slowed me down as feeling it but very happy...

Nearly didn't go as feeling tired and head pounding but thought lets get this fi...

Rallan79

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R3 25 minutes DONE!!

It was very tough for the first 10 minutes, took a new route across the Ashdown Forest bridleway so a few slopes but a change of scenery from the track...

It was very tough for the first 10 minutes, took a new route across the Ashdown ...

Marvo69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 - I thought it was okay

Maybe I'm a freak, I have read so many posts saying week 6 run 1 was a struggle. I did it today, and quite enjoyed it. I put my stats into my app and my pace...

Maybe I'm a freak, I have read so many posts saying week 6 run 1 was a struggle....

Goforitmama

Graduate•6 years ago

13 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2018

Running watch?

First Parkrun booked !

Do I go back to the treadmill, try the road again and or start the whole thing all over again??

Undignified end to week 8!

Painful upper back

Yay, just completed w5r3. Didn’t think I would be able to do it, but I did it.

W5R3 Can’t believe it!

Just found out about the community

Sore knees!

Struggling

Week 8 c25k

The hill of Achievement W6 R2

Ugh gutted, injury!

Wk7 r3

Family affair 😁

WK8 Run1 done! Phew!

W1R3

Wk5 - did it

W6R2 done. Just. G A S P.....

Week 6 completed! Woo hoo!

W6R3: the aftermath

Week 5 run 3 done!

So far so good

Week 2 nerves!

Graduation Week Starts Mon

Routine help please

Proper race report tomorrow

I did it. Graduated 😀🏆

W6R3 25 minutes DONE!!

Week 6 run 1 - I thought it was okay

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