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That's it - week 9, run 3 - graduated!

blimey, it came round quicker than I thought. After run 2 this week being foul - nearly quit a run for the first time I was hating it that much, it was much...

blimey, it came round quicker than I thought. After run 2 this week being foul -...

Jaelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated!!!!! :D 01 July 2012!!!!!

Feeling fab - thank you weather for holding out... and for providing that lovely cooling breeze just when I needed it!! Week 9 Run 3 - check! Couch to...

Feeling fab - thank you weather for holding out... and for providing that lovely...

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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I don't care about the red face, I'm a runner!

Yep, overweight and fifty but week 6 run 3 is in the bag!! And I thought it seemed easier than run 2 with it's breather in the middle. It had a bit of a...

Yep, overweight and fifty but week 6 run 3 is in the bag!! And I thought it s...

juliebee

Graduate•12 years ago

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I completed week 7 last Tuesday and haven't run since.. Should I re-start wk 7 or perhaps do one 25 min run and then move on to wk

I completed week 7 last Tuesday and haven't run since. I'm upset about this because before now I have always run 3 times a week and rigidly kept to the plAn....

I completed week 7 last Tuesday and haven't run since. I'm upset about this bec...

TKPrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've read about it, and now it's happened to me...

.....last night, I was watching TV with my daughter,and all the while I had this nagging at the back of my mind telling me to go out for a run, but the thought...

.....last night, I was watching TV with my daughter,and all the while I had this...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Complete

Yay!! I completed week 7 and am still really enjoying running. Felt really good at the end of w7r3 even after a killer run 2 on Friday. I'm loving this...

Yay!! I completed week 7 and am still really enjoying running. Felt really good...

jophaba

•12 years ago

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That's it for Week 8

Day 34 // week 8, run 6 I have to start work late today and thought I'd squeeze in a run before. And that was good for another reason too! I got out at 7am...

Day 34 // week 8, run 6 I have to start work late today and thought I'd squee...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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25 minutes here I come!

Ok so finally finally feel comfortable with the 20 minutes and now I'm ready for my 25 minute run!! I couldn't just move unto the 25 minute run so quickly I...

Ok so finally finally feel comfortable with the 20 minutes and now I'm ready for...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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Is it cheating?

Right ho - I'm getting into the long runs now (W6R3 to be done on Tuesday) and I'm wondering if it's cheating to stop listening to Laura and just devise a play...

Right ho - I'm getting into the long runs now (W6R3 to be done on Tuesday) and I...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well what do you know....

... my PE teacher was right, exercise really is good for you. W6R2 today, attempt number two but at least I have now done it *smiles*. I was out all day today...

... my PE teacher was right, exercise really is good for you. W6R2 today, attemp...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Sometimes you just have to compromise...

I know, I KNOW it was supposed to be a nine mile long run today; however, having to move one son out of his uni digs, and be about to cook dinner for him,...

I know, I KNOW it was supposed to be a nine mile long run today; however, havin...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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....heading out for my graduation run!!! :D

back in 40mins or so!!!

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 R1 again still not there

Back to week 4 after abortive attempt last week. I tried the airwaves chewing gum this time but still really struggled. Managed 3 mins, 3 mins, 3 mins, 2.5...

Back to week 4 after abortive attempt last week. I tried the airwaves chewing gu...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life.....Salisbury

I really enjoyed doing my first ever Race for Life. I've had a really painful ankle for the last fortnight and haven't been able to run which was totally...

I really enjoyed doing my first ever Race for Life. I've had a really painful a...

blueboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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The first step...

After finding out about these podcasts a little while ago I found many reasons not to do them, and spent ages reading all the inspiring blogs here, far more...

After finding out about these podcasts a little while ago I found many reasons n...

suki_007

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life - the tortoise triumphs

I didnt sleep too well last night. I had been to a party and even bought myself some new evening shoes with a low heel so that my legs would be in top...

I didnt sleep too well last night. I had been to a party and even bought myself...

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Parkrun - 31 minutes. Boom!!!

So, I completed my first Parkrun yesterday morning and loved it! Everyone was so friendly and encouraging and I was surprised to see such a cross section of...

So, I completed my first Parkrun yesterday morning and loved it! Everyone was s...

Nikki1975

Graduate•12 years ago

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What is a volunteer?

I notice some Graduates also have Volunteer next to their names. Just wondering what it meant.

I notice some Graduates also have Volunteer next to their names. Just wondering ...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5 R1....finally!

Knee fine, hip fine, weird ankle thing gone......ok week 5 here i come! Annnd ......i kicked its arse! So there! Little dance finished, woo hooing...

Knee fine, hip fine, weird ankle thing gone......ok week 5 here i come! Annn...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1 not good....

Well after writing a very positive blog at the end of week 6 it seems i've taken a downhill turn. I managed week 7 somehow and felt I should be able to add on...

Well after writing a very positive blog at the end of week 6 it seems i've take...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk 16 rn 3 - unexpected pressy has given me a lift

3 runs this week, today's was good, 5.18k in 43 minutes so no faster really but the intervals must be paying off because today I did the distance easily and...

3 runs this week, today's was good, 5.18k in 43 minutes so no faster really but ...

bizzyb

Graduate•12 years ago

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A good reason to eat pizza

A rare trip to the city yesterday and a visit to Pizza Express with an unexpected bonus. They have a 'Summer Pass' card with each main course and one of the...

A rare trip to the city yesterday and a visit to Pizza Express with an unexpecte...

GoogleMe

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 Race For Life

Today I was due to run my first 28 minute run of Week 8, but I had entered the Cambridge Race for Life which was this morning. It was a bit later than I...

Today I was due to run my first 28 minute run of Week 8, but I had entered the C...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Run After Graduation

Well we had the Race for Life in Salisbury today but I stupidly didn't enter it and wished I had! Anyway after reading what everyone else did after graduation...

Well we had the Race for Life in Salisbury today but I stupidly didn't enter it ...

Heartboy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feel amazing - Race for Life 5k = 35 mins :)

Feel amazing right now. The atmosphere was great and despite a few bottle necks going over bridges, I ran the whole way :) did the 5k in 35 mins according to...

Feel amazing right now. The atmosphere was great and despite a few bottle necks ...

Tiger79

Graduate•12 years ago

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Another Race for Life done. :-)

So glad I entered for this race a while ago, it certainly got me out of bed at times when I didn't feel like jogging. :-) Just a tip for those do it for the...

So glad I entered for this race a while ago, it certainly got me out of bed at t...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for life was amazing =D

I haven't been able to post for a while, so heres alittle catch up. After all the problems with my blister i decided to take 4 weeks off, which was probably...

I haven't been able to post for a while, so heres alittle catch up. After all th...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life - we did it!

I've just ran the Race for Life 5k in Leeds, there were thousands of people doing it and it was a wonderful atmosphere. The route was very very muddy because...

I've just ran the Race for Life 5k in Leeds, there were thousands of people doi...

sallyb123

•12 years ago

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Ladies - a(nother) question of hormones

Having read the previous thread here: http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/questions/242136/Ladiesa-question-of-hormones Just wanted to add my story and see...

Having read the previous thread here: http://couchto5k.healthunlocked.com/questi...

29_and_counting

Graduate•12 years ago

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Day 1 week one

I'm 36, 16st and smoke 20 a day, but I have done it! My first run in probably 23 years. I'm proper f#ck@d & think one of my lungs has just fallen out my nose....

I'm 36, 16st and smoke 20 a day, but I have done it! My first run in probably 23...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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All posts for July 2012

That's it - week 9, run 3 - graduated!

Graduated!!!!! :D 01 July 2012!!!!!

I don't care about the red face, I'm a runner!

I completed week 7 last Tuesday and haven't run since.. Should I re-start wk 7 or perhaps do one 25 min run and then move on to wk

I've read about it, and now it's happened to me...

Week 7 Complete

That's it for Week 8

25 minutes here I come!

Is it cheating?

Well what do you know....

Sometimes you just have to compromise...

....heading out for my graduation run!!! :D

W4 R1 again still not there

Race for Life.....Salisbury

The first step...

Race for Life - the tortoise triumphs

First Parkrun - 31 minutes. Boom!!!

What is a volunteer?

W5 R1....finally!

W8R1 not good....

wk 16 rn 3 - unexpected pressy has given me a lift

A good reason to eat pizza

Week 8 Run 1 Race For Life

First Run After Graduation

Feel amazing - Race for Life 5k = 35 mins :)

Another Race for Life done. :-)

Race for life was amazing =D

Race for Life - we did it!

Ladies - a(nother) question of hormones

Day 1 week one

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