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According to my watch....

... I have ran my fastest ever, 6.52 minutes for one kilometer. My fastest bit of the run always seems to be at the end which I was puzzled about but I knew I...

... I have ran my fastest ever, 6.52 minutes for one kilometer. My fastest bit ...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for life today ....eek!

Have just finished week 8 but am nowhere near 5k as I am slow! Looking forward to the Race for Life which I know will be a lovely event and I so want to run it...

Have just finished week 8 but am nowhere near 5k as I am slow! Looking forward t...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life - Pontefract today Whooo Hooo

My turn to dress up in pink and make like an idiot round a race course in aid of a fantastic cause! Super excited... I love dress up ;) 10:30am start, you...

My turn to dress up in pink and make like an idiot round a race course in aid of...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running through a bog

Hi guys After the hail and monsoon type rain we have been having during this fine British summer, I came face to face with an ankle deep puddle from a lake...

Hi guys After the hail and monsoon type rain we have been having during this fi...

deadasadodo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Today has been a very good day!

I've been planning on writing a blog post for the entire time I've been running this program, but I just hadn't gotten around to it. I really wanted to start...

I've been planning on writing a blog post for the entire time I've been running ...

Pixel

Graduate•12 years ago

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running 0broken ankle 1

Well today we decided to go on a bike ride it was run day but thought oh well will do that tomorrow. Cycled about 4 miles or so and wanted to go further we...

Well today we decided to go on a bike ride it was run day but thought oh well wi...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Loving this

I cannot believe how got the c25k pods are. For years I have avoided running as I considered myself too unfit and I had no real instruction. I ambit saying...

I cannot believe how got the c25k pods are. For years I have avoided running as ...

freefallsam

Graduate•12 years ago

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There'll be no running for me this week ....

I still haven't recovered from a heavy cold - have swollen glands, earache and toothache. I had hoped that I would be back to running tomorrow - but am...

I still haven't recovered from a heavy cold - have swollen glands, earache and t...

jamtart3

•12 years ago

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Inner Goddess is a dancing!

I did it!! After all the self doubt I have just come back from completing run 3 wk 6 and I loved it! Can't wait to start week 7 and didn't even mind tackling...

I did it!! After all the self doubt I have just come back from completing run 3 ...

2girls

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has watching the Tour de France made anyone think about taking up cycling (and then...triathlons!)?

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Race for Life Question

Just interested in how RFL is organised. So many of the ladies here do it I wondered if it was more popular this year, is it RFL season or does it go on all...

Just interested in how RFL is organised. So many of the ladies here do it I won...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2 - great place to run!

Well, just done the second run of week 4. I am so glad I live where I do! Running around my 5k circuit takes me along Millbank, past the Houses of...

Well, just done the second run of week 4. I am so glad I live where I do! Ru...

nannytess

•12 years ago

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Do I need gender specific shoes?

My normal shoes are round about size 41/42 which is at the upper limit of women's. Do I really need to stick to the limited choice available for women...

My normal shoes are round about size 41/42 which is at the upper limit of women'...

GoogleMe

Graduate•12 years ago

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While doing W7R3 did an extra bit to 5k

Last week there was a organised 10K run using part of my running route and they had helpfully put up distance signs. Well I thought since I had already run...

Last week there was a organised 10K run using part of my running route and they ...

Paul-

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - did it!

I was wingeing last time on here: "oh, my shins hurt so much", "I can't go on like this" and "oh, poor me" when I tried Week 5 Run 3 and failed dismally after...

I was wingeing last time on here: "oh, my shins hurt so much", "I can't go on l...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun - doggymum style!!

Ha, today I attempted my first ever Parkrun. This is how not to do it!! 1) Get there ridicuously early - as in 40 minutes early! Oh yeah, I was there on my...

Ha, today I attempted my first ever Parkrun. This is how not to do it!! 1) G...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5R3 - You were all right

So after my nightmareish W5R1 I did W5R2 on Thursday and was pretty much done by the end of it! I didn't hold out much hope for W5R3. Turns out I was...

So after my nightmareish W5R1 I did W5R2 on Thursday and was pretty much done by...

Farmelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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running tunes. Some suggestions here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18922231

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

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1st run after injury

After pulling a calf muscle last sunday I have had to rest all week, how frustrating. I have been doing the old "rice" and today I thought I would try a short...

After pulling a calf muscle last sunday I have had to rest all week, how frustra...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Parkrun in a while - I survived :-)

Bushy Parkrun: 835/839 took me 45:04 (annoying 5 seconds!) 5 min warm up walk followed by run 1 walk 1 intervals all the way round. This was my 12th parkrun...

Bushy Parkrun: 835/839 took me 45:04 (annoying 5 seconds!) 5 min warm up walk fo...

KANdoit

•12 years ago

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Brisk walk to cool down? Who does she think she's kidding?!!

Huhhhhh. Ahhhhhh. Huhhhhh. Ahhhhhh. Oooohhhhhhh. Yes. I've just come in from W2R2 60 seconds ago, am on my 3rd pint (water, sadly), and looking forward to a...

Huhhhhh. Ahhhhhh. Huhhhhh. Ahhhhhh. Oooohhhhhhh. Yes. I've just come in from ...

Tomas

Graduate•12 years ago

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Burning sensation in lower legs - shin splints?

I've been getting a burning sensation in my left lower leg, not shin, not calf but the outer side from ankle to almost level with the knee. It actually happens...

I've been getting a burning sensation in my left lower leg, not shin, not calf b...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Highly recommend Bryn Bach Park parkrun! Bit long, sorry!

My sister Fran (my big sis who took up running aged 48 & has since done 7 marathons INCLUDING Snowdon!) suggested we do the inaugural Bryn Bach parkrun today....

My sister Fran (my big sis who took up running aged 48 & has since done 7 marath...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have been bad

Was meant to do W1R3 yesterday but was tired after work and it was hot so didn't. Too much to do today so am planning to go tomorrow but seem to have lost my...

Was meant to do W1R3 yesterday but was tired after work and it was hot so didn't...

springsteen

•12 years ago

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New to blogging - on week 6 and just discovered this

I have never blogged before in my life but have been reading blogs from other that I find so motivating and felt compelled to write. I have just completed R1...

I have never blogged before in my life but have been reading blogs from other th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Rest (less) day

Rest day today between W3R2 and 3. As soon as I've done a run I want to run again the same day...and on the rest day. Consequently I am fidgety and restless...

Rest day today between W3R2 and 3. As soon as I've done a run I want to run aga...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Guilty but super happy!

I am sure Laura and many people will get upset after reading my blog but trust me I did not intend to do this deliberatly so hopefully I will be forgiven. I...

I am sure Laura and many people will get upset after reading my blog but trust m...

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3 again, sunshine (finally).......

Well, sad to say W6R3 has eluded me once again. I had 2 days rest after Weds' attempt and thought I'd get out early this morning, fresh and in the sunshine,...

Well, sad to say W6R3 has eluded me once again. I had 2 days rest after Weds' at...

fillyfoo

•12 years ago

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I'm a runner!!!!

I'm officially a runner! I've just finished week 6 run 3 and after two horrible runs on Monday and Wednesday I had a great run today. I didn't struggle, I...

I'm officially a runner! I've just finished week 6 run 3 and after two horrible ...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wow!

I got through week 3 day 1 and I am sooo pleased with myself. I rang for 3 minutes without collapsing in a heap! I took it slowly and took Laura's advice...

I got through week 3 day 1 and I am sooo pleased with myself. I rang for 3 minu...

funrungirl

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

According to my watch....

Race for life today ....eek!

Race for Life - Pontefract today Whooo Hooo

Running through a bog

Today has been a very good day!

running 0broken ankle 1

Loving this

There'll be no running for me this week ....

Inner Goddess is a dancing!

Has watching the Tour de France made anyone think about taking up cycling (and then...triathlons!)?

Race for Life Question

W4R2 - great place to run!

Do I need gender specific shoes?

While doing W7R3 did an extra bit to 5k

Week 5 Run 3 - did it!

Parkrun - doggymum style!!

Week 5R3 - You were all right

running tunes. Some suggestions here.

1st run after injury

First Parkrun in a while - I survived :-)

Brisk walk to cool down? Who does she think she's kidding?!!

Burning sensation in lower legs - shin splints?

Highly recommend Bryn Bach Park parkrun! Bit long, sorry!

I have been bad

New to blogging - on week 6 and just discovered this

Rest (less) day

Guilty but super happy!

W6R3 again, sunshine (finally).......

I'm a runner!!!!

Wow!

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