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My Graduation badge

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how long it normally takes for JR21 to put the graduation badges next to our names. I messaged him yesterday morning and I've...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how long it normally takes for JR21 to put the...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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City2Surf... off my bucket list!

I completed a 14k chariity run today. I started a fair way back in the field of 85000 but i damn well ran the whole way! Feeling a bit proud as part of the...

I completed a 14k chariity run today. I started a fair way back in the field ...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't believe it's bad boy week 5 next

Just completed week 4 run 3. Really pleased with this after having a break during my holiday, but actually feel all the hours and hours of walking in the heat...

Just completed week 4 run 3. Really pleased with this after having a break durin...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Hello I'm new! Week 1 Run 1

Yesterday (Saturday) I did my first run using the NHS Couch to 5k podcast, Ive not done running since school which was 6 years ago! So yesterday afternoon I...

Yesterday (Saturday) I did my first run using the NHS Couch to 5k podcast, Ive n...

Tracey12x

•12 years ago

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Yoga or Pilates?

Does anyone have any experience of either of these? I am looking for an additional activity to help build core strength and flexibility. :)

Does anyone have any experience of either of these? I am looking for an addition...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk9 run 1 - Epic Fail!

What a disaster! Finally decided I had enough of back tracking on my route to fit the runs in so extended my route today. Wish I hadn't bothered! 1st 20...

What a disaster! Finally decided I had enough of back tracking on my route to f...

2girls

Graduate•12 years ago

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Windy Weather

Sunday morning: a time when I'd usually be sitting on the couch watching TV, trying to motivate myself to clean the house. This week was different because at...

Sunday morning: a time when I'd usually be sitting on the couch watching TV, try...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Strange things afoot

Got up early on a Sunday and was out in my trainers before I had a chance to ask myself, 'You hate mornings, what are you doing?' Usually run late morning so...

Got up early on a Sunday and was out in my trainers before I had a chance to ask...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've completed week one! Onwards and upwards!

Went out first thing this morning after some coffee, water and a banana of course. Was going to do my usual route but came to the park and found some sort of...

Went out first thing this morning after some coffee, water and a banana of cours...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Olympic fever!

I've been so happy watching the Olympics, sad that it's the last day! Still, paralympics soon! I'm still not allowed to run according to my osteopath, so it'll...

I've been so happy watching the Olympics, sad that it's the last day! Still, par...

sercreative

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Amazing discovery!

On Wednesday I redid week4 run 1 ( had a break due to a hol so went back to week 3 to get myself back into the swing of things) I have done a few of my...

On Wednesday I redid week4 run 1 ( had a break due to a hol so went back to week...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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C25K+ - How far do you think you run in the Stepping Stone new podcast with Laura? Would it be 5k in 30 mins? Thanks

BettyTwinkle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 - DONE

After a degree of procrastinating and a neck injury today was the day. After hardly doing any exercise in 30+ years it seemed very daunting but it's now or...

After a degree of procrastinating and a neck injury today was the day. After har...

UpminsterMod

•12 years ago

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P184

Anybody know why I have stopped getting my email notifications

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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This 73 year old

W6runs 1 & 2 both completed 1 on Friday just done 2 this morning steady managed a little sprint for the last 60 seconds:) .Hubby getting into it now left me to...

W6runs 1 & 2 both completed 1 on Friday just done 2 this morning steady managed ...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running club.... First time, eek!

I'm going along this morning! I'm posting on here so that I can't wimp out! I've been plucking up courage for ages! My daughter encouraged me to do the...

I'm going along this morning! I'm posting on here so that I can't wimp out! I've...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Do you think it is easier to run early in the morning or in the evening?

I completed W4R2 first thing this morning. I wasn't looking forward to it very much as I found W4R1 quite testing. However I was delighted to find todays run...

I completed W4R2 first thing this morning. I wasn't looking forward to it very ...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun - missed a new PB by 2 seconds!

Over 300 runners this morning fro the Edinburgh Parkrun at Cramond and lovely running conditions. Wimped out of using one of the new C25k+ podcast but just...

Over 300 runners this morning fro the Edinburgh Parkrun at Cramond and lovely ru...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 R2 Who would have thought it !

I fit into a dress now which 3 months ago I struggled to do up. Just wanted to share that first as I am very proud of myself. :D Now, inspired by the above...

I fit into a dress now which 3 months ago I struggled to do up. Just wanted to s...

ChasingOwls

•12 years ago

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very frustrating

Still sitting trying to rest the ankle injury and getting really frustrated. I am envious of ANYone I see running outside. Keep thinking why me?...

Still sitting trying to rest the ankle injury and getting really frustrated. I a...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Muscle ache - back of lower leg

I'm still in my first week - run 3 tomorrow morning - but both times I've run so far I've got an ache in the muscle at the back of my lower leg. Starts during...

I'm still in my first week - run 3 tomorrow morning - but both times I've run so...

WillowFae

Graduate•12 years ago

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Failed toay! :o(

So a few weeks on from graduating I've managed to keep up with 3 x 30 min runs a week, sometimes doing slightly longer (32.5mins), I've been running in the...

So a few weeks on from graduating I've managed to keep up with 3 x 30 min runs a...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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This running lark never stops surprising you...

Three runs this week the first two were rubbish relatively speaking. I ran in the evening after particularly bad days at work and they were tortuous from...

Three runs this week the first two were rubbish relatively speaking. I ran in t...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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I tried Laura's Speed!

As it was hot I wasn't too keen on doing so much today so decided to try Speed as it was a lot shorter. As an older runner I tend to do around 12-11 min miles...

As it was hot I wasn't too keen on doing so much today so decided to try Speed a...

Heartboy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Phew! I NEEDED that....

This morning was my first 5k "race"....promoted as "flat to downhill the entire length" with many PB's assured. They weren't having us on, either. The race...

This morning was my first 5k "race"....promoted as "flat to downhill the entire ...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has anyone used gels or similar when running longer distances ?

Last week I ran/walked 10 miles with a friend. She usually takes a gel at about 5 miles, having tried various different ones before finding which one suits...

Last week I ran/walked 10 miles with a friend. She usually takes a gel at about...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run 2..

I was a bit reluctant to do my 2nd run on week 7 But i did it. Even the last minute of the 25mins i ran faster, and felt i could of gone for longer. Im...

I was a bit reluctant to do my 2nd run on week 7 But i did it. Even the last mi...

feelgood

Graduate•12 years ago

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Broke a bone in my foot!

I do lots in the gym and wanted to add a bit of running. I live next to a park so used to pop out late evening and run up or down, depending on my mood, it is...

I do lots in the gym and wanted to add a bit of running. I live next to a park s...

penedawn

•12 years ago

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Laura got left behind

Came back from holiday and 10 run-less days and was so eager to get back to the gym for week 4 run 2 that I forgot my ipod. I did the run without and was...

Came back from holiday and 10 run-less days and was so eager to get back to the ...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2 So much easier

Wow I didn’t quite believe it would be, but run 2 was so much easier. I was dreading it. I ache and I’m tired I’d been at work in the morning shift, I’d come...

Wow I didn’t quite believe it would be, but run 2 was so much easier. I was drea...

LeilaB

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

My Graduation badge

City2Surf... off my bucket list!

Can't believe it's bad boy week 5 next

Hello I'm new! Week 1 Run 1

Yoga or Pilates?

Wk9 run 1 - Epic Fail!

Windy Weather

Strange things afoot

I've completed week one! Onwards and upwards!

Olympic fever!

Amazing discovery!

C25K+ - How far do you think you run in the Stepping Stone new podcast with Laura? Would it be 5k in 30 mins? Thanks

Week 1 Run 1 - DONE

P184

This 73 year old

Running club.... First time, eek!

Do you think it is easier to run early in the morning or in the evening?

Parkrun - missed a new PB by 2 seconds!

Week 5 R2 Who would have thought it !

very frustrating

Muscle ache - back of lower leg

Failed toay! :o(

This running lark never stops surprising you...

I tried Laura's Speed!

Phew! I NEEDED that....

Has anyone used gels or similar when running longer distances ?

Week 7 run 2..

Broke a bone in my foot!

Laura got left behind

W1R2 So much easier

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