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W3R3 found it hard

Tonight the gym closed early so took to running in the park OMG it was so hard I hated it! My hayfever kicked off knees cane as does my back and hips why? I...

Tonight the gym closed early so took to running in the park OMG it was so hard I...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun number 4 W9R1

Another Parkrun this morning at Cramond foreshore in Edinburgh. Hard going into the east wind on the way out to the turn but easier on the return. finished...

Another Parkrun this morning at Cramond foreshore in Edinburgh. Hard going into...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 R3 done, and feeling good!!

I had an extra rest day after W4 R2 after a foot injury (I have flat feet and don't really have the right shoes, but don't really want to splash out until I've...

I had an extra rest day after W4 R2 after a foot injury (I have flat feet and do...

saffronhalifax

•12 years ago

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W5 Paused!

Hi all, Last time I wrote here I'd not completed W5R3 and was disheartened. I have only ran once since then (yesterday) and ran 2x 5 mins with the x-trainer...

Hi all, Last time I wrote here I'd not completed W5R3 and was disheartened. I ...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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despite the rain

After postponing Week Five run 2 for a few days, I couldn't wait any longer and went out in the rain. It was fine and I actually got into a rhythm for the...

After postponing Week Five run 2 for a few days, I couldn't wait any longer and ...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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30 mins - wow!!!!!!!!!

Just skipped week 8 and went straight to 30 mins! And it was ok. I know I'll get a telling off from Laura, but I was struggling with 25 mins, doing it but...

Just skipped week 8 and went straight to 30 mins! And it was ok. I know I'll ge...

Grannygoesrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wimped out of the park run - then ran my fastest 5k

I decided to pluck up the courage to register for my local Parkrun yesterday and then was quite relieved when it looked like my registration wasn't going to...

I decided to pluck up the courage to register for my local Parkrun yesterday and...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Weight loss has started (she said cautiously)...... a very quiet 'woop'!

It's what most of you newbies want to know, certainly I did when I started: 'how long till I start to lose weight??' Well, in my case, dear blogmates, the...

It's what most of you newbies want to know, certainly I did when I started: 'how...

juicydee

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R3 - still on track

Just got back from my week 2 third run and things seem to be getting better still. Don't get my wrong its still hard work, and if it wasnt then surely there...

Just got back from my week 2 third run and things seem to be getting better stil...

alynsmith

•12 years ago

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Start of week 9, I need my mojo back

i confess, i've had a week off running. I did a walk last weekend - 6 miles of up hill and down very stoney dale that although my general fitness was much...

i confess, i've had a week off running. I did a walk last weekend - 6 miles of u...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Many steps too far...

Don't know what came over me yesterday... Down at Milford on Sea and at 6pm set off along my favourite route to Keyhaven. Usually I turn inland and head for...

Don't know what came over me yesterday... Down at Milford on Sea and at 6pm s...

BTX4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 run 3, at last!

Well it's been a while since I've been here, I have many excuses, being on holiday, being a busy bee and almost dying of running in the lovely weather fails!...

Well it's been a while since I've been here, I have many excuses, being on holid...

Jusforfun

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling alright

I say alright, it could be even good, but I'm at work today and that's putting a bit of a dampner on things! Since graduating, Tuesday a week ago, I...

I say alright, it could be even good, but I'm at work today and that's putting a...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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My parkrun experience.

It was very daunting. I turned up and was near the front of the crowd ready to start the run. Everyone was wearing red, white and blue; except for me. One of...

It was very daunting. I turned up and was near the front of the crowd ready to s...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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First real injury........Need help ( and sympathy ! )

Following my 9k run yesterday ( thanks to everyone for all the lovely comments....I love this site! )....have woken up with a really tight groin. Now...

Following my 9k run yesterday ( thanks to everyone for all the lovely comments.....

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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No longer obese, its a great feeling

Just got back from running week 7 run 2, actually ran to week 6 podcast as i prefered the music - sorry Laura. Well it was tough going this morning as the...

Just got back from running week 7 run 2, actually ran to week 6 podcast as i pre...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Somehow reached week 5!

Hello everyone! So I haven't been blogging recently :( However, I have been able to try and keep on top of the coach to 5K and just thought that I would...

Hello everyone! So I haven't been blogging recently :( However, I have been a...

cpdavis

Graduate•12 years ago

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We did it!!!! Week 5 Run 3 :) :)

So at first we weren't sure we could do it due to the fact there were a lot of dog walkers out this morning and one dog started to chase me!!! Although it made...

So at first we weren't sure we could do it due to the fact there were a lot of d...

runningsisters

•12 years ago

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W9R2 - Do I count it?

I've had a cold since last weekend which has mutated into blocked sinuses and a cough as the week has progressed. I completed R1 on Wednesday but as I haven't...

I've had a cold since last weekend which has mutated into blocked sinuses and a ...

Katsmeat

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh my....W3 R1

Well that was tough....but fun! And i did it! I completed the cool down walk with the biggest grin! Looking forward to doing it again.

Well that was tough....but fun! And i did it! I completed the cool down walk ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun stories?

Well, that was a tough one! Maybe I set off a tad too fast in all the excitement and then paid for it on the killer hill? Lol oh well, I had a ball and...

Well, that was a tough one! Maybe I set off a tad too fast in all the excitement...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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runners smile!

w1r2 today, was such a struggle to get out of bed I am not going to lie! when you run/walk past other runners does anyone get them gleaming at you not...

w1r2 today, was such a struggle to get out of bed I am not going to lie! whe...

Laurengillsy

•12 years ago

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Finally ran outside

Yesterday I ran outside for the first time. It was so different than the treadmill and much less boring. Only ran for 15 min cos I have nt run for 2 weeks but...

Yesterday I ran outside for the first time. It was so different than the treadmi...

scamp

•12 years ago

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Graduated with honors! Whoop Whoop, I did it.

Well what can I say, I did it, 9 weeks ago I didnt think i would stick to, never run for 30 mins none stop. I remember all those years ago at school, I would...

Well what can I say, I did it, 9 weeks ago I didnt think i would stick to, never...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run since graduation without Laura, scary!

Decided to take the plunge and run without Laura. I spent ages trying to put together a playlist on my phone (not a techy) but managed it in the end. I chose a...

Decided to take the plunge and run without Laura. I spent ages trying to put tog...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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graduated outside

Graduated this morning , have done 5k in gym but always found it more difficult outside but this am i did it ! i feel great this couch to 5k plan is fantastic...

Graduated this morning , have done 5k in gym but always found it more difficult ...

fatbitch

•12 years ago

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getting there slowly but surely, and all thanks to you all!!

Hi everyone just thought I'd sign in haven't blogged for a couple of weeks been moving house......its been a nightmare having to find somewhere to run (I go...

Hi everyone just thought I'd sign in haven't blogged for a couple of weeks been ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Running is making my skin a mess. What to do?

I see on the poll that running is apparently making people's skin brighter and better-looking, but that isn't happening for me. In fact, I am getting...

I see on the poll that running is apparently making people's skin brighter and b...

Alaiyo

Graduate•12 years ago

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What time do you go to bed at?

I'm quite curious to hear what time the early morning runners get to bed at when they are getting up at 5am/6am. Do you get a good nights sleep or sacrifice...

I'm quite curious to hear what time the early morning runners get to bed at when...

didntrunthat

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R4 (yes I know!)

I threw in an extra run this week as I thought I would really struggle. This morning I woke up and for the 1st time didn't feel enthusiastic about my run...

I threw in an extra run this week as I thought I would really struggle. This mor...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

3 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

W3R3 found it hard

Parkrun number 4 W9R1

W4 R3 done, and feeling good!!

W5 Paused!

despite the rain

30 mins - wow!!!!!!!!!

Wimped out of the park run - then ran my fastest 5k

Weight loss has started (she said cautiously)...... a very quiet 'woop'!

W2R3 - still on track

Start of week 9, I need my mojo back

Many steps too far...

Week 5 run 3, at last!

Feeling alright

My parkrun experience.

First real injury........Need help ( and sympathy ! )

No longer obese, its a great feeling

Somehow reached week 5!

We did it!!!! Week 5 Run 3 :) :)

W9R2 - Do I count it?

Oh my....W3 R1

Parkrun stories?

runners smile!

Finally ran outside

Graduated with honors! Whoop Whoop, I did it.

First run since graduation without Laura, scary!

graduated outside

getting there slowly but surely, and all thanks to you all!!

Running is making my skin a mess. What to do?

What time do you go to bed at?

W1R4 (yes I know!)

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