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First run after graduation.

I completed my first run after graduation and decided to take my 2 labradors with me. We went up onto salisbury plain as I thought I could run quite easily...

I completed my first run after graduation and decided to take my 2 labradors wit...

alexstad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back to W7R1 after a twinge....

Well I can stop my wingeing now. After work I went for a little drive in the country to check out some potential running routes. I just happened to have my...

Well I can stop my wingeing now. After work I went for a little drive in the co...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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I know I know .... Don't all shout at once!!!

After this mornings massive fail on W6R1, I have spent the day in an evil mood.. So I went out this evening and DID IT!!!!!! I know I'm in the wrong but I was...

After this mornings massive fail on W6R1, I have spent the day in an evil mood.....

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting somewhere.....?

Week 3 run 3 completed! A mixed week including my best run (r1) and one of my worst (r2). Had a peek at what's to come on week 4. This week I was running...

Week 3 run 3 completed! A mixed week including my best run (r1) and one of my...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ok, it's only Wk1R1 but I did it!!

So, there I was all kitted out, iPhone containing podcasts at the ready & very nervous. I started off with the walk & thought 'so far, so good' & then...

So, there I was all kitted out, iPhone containing podcasts at the ready & very n...

onyourmarks

•12 years ago

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Broken toe

So... since I graduated I haven't really been doing a structured programme, or even tried the new podcasts yet. I did still run and then after being lazy for 2...

So... since I graduated I haven't really been doing a structured programme, or e...

RuthM

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2

Well, see how work gets in the way of running!! I was unable to get back to do my usual Thursday run (R2) and so planned it for the Friday. But doesn't it...

Well, see how work gets in the way of running!! I was unable to get back to do ...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 Success but endomondo fail!

Completed W6R2 last night on exactly the same route as before. Couldn't work out why endomondo told me I'd only run 1.14 miles when for the W5R3 on exactly the...

Completed W6R2 last night on exactly the same route as before. Couldn't work out...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newcastle GNR 5K

Well, we've been and gone and done it. Five of us this morning completed the Newcast Great North 5K Run. My time wasn't brilliant (42.06 min) but elated that...

Well, we've been and gone and done it. Five of us this morning completed the Ne...

Jean-Jeannie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Completed couch25k and 1st park run!

Well it took me a bit longer to finish the c25k as i was on holiday for 3 weeks. However I managed to get a few runs in even though it was around 30 degrees!...

Well it took me a bit longer to finish the c25k as i was on holiday for 3 weeks....

mark909

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fastest ever run

Over indulged yesterday with a few too many beers last night and a Chinese takeaway! Went out this morning and broke all my records. Fastest mile, fastest 10k,...

Over indulged yesterday with a few too many beers last night and a Chinese takea...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25k Wk4 R1 & 2

So a big gap between these 2 runs as went away again and didn't run as wasn't in a fit state (again!). Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be so looking...

So a big gap between these 2 runs as went away again and didn't run as wasn't in...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

I did run 2 of week 7 today and definitely think it's a case of mind over matter now. I've run 25 mins so I know I can and just have to keep firm when the...

I did run 2 of week 7 today and definitely think it's a case of mind over matter...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Increase my stride ?

Should I increase my stride now I've completed wk9, I want to ke this running lark up at least 3times a week any input would be gratefully received thanks

Should I increase my stride now I've completed wk9, I want to ke this running la...

Indi57

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any way to remove the spammer of the site?

Pearsey

•12 years ago

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First parkrun, yay!

I was a bit scared, but it all went very smoothly. I wasnt the slowest which was a bit of a relief (I admit to having checked the previous records to check how...

I was a bit scared, but it all went very smoothly. I wasnt the slowest which was...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Parkrun

This morning I did my first Parkrun, this was my W8R1. I thought it would be good to see how I'd fair. My legs/knees were OK, I was getting quite tired my the...

This morning I did my first Parkrun, this was my W8R1. I thought it would be goo...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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First parkrun, oh those hills!

First time at parkrun today, went to Camperdown. There is a long hill in the middle and another "shorter" one to the finish line (who decided an uphill finish...

First time at parkrun today, went to Camperdown. There is a long hill in the mid...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 7

Rubbish, I put on my new C25k t-shirt for the first time and it had an unravelling hole in it. Tried running but my ankle wouldn't have it so I went on the...

Rubbish, I put on my new C25k t-shirt for the first time and it had an unravelli...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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The hills are alive with the sound of "I DID IT!!"

I'm 50 Today was day 50 and the last day of 'the plan' "Run 5k and record your time" it said So I did 33min.52sec :) I have to fess up that I did not run...

I'm 50 Today was day 50 and the last day of 'the plan' "Run 5k and record your...

ceefin

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished week 6 but nearly gave it up....

I have just started work as a GTP English teacher at a secondary school. I am the tiredest I have ever felt in my LIFE! Getting up an hour earlier and coming...

I have just started work as a GTP English teacher at a secondary school. I am th...

boo_scribbles

•12 years ago

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Wk8 and loving it!

1st run of week 8 last night and although slightly irritated by fiancé just running without following the programme it felt great! I'm beggibibg to think I can...

1st run of week 8 last night and although slightly irritated by fiancé just runn...

slimmingbride2b

Graduate•12 years ago

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Waste of a sleepless night.....grrrr

After a horrible, busy tiring week at work I was faced with W5R3 this morning. I saw every hour go by last night but forced myself out of the door at 8:15 this...

After a horrible, busy tiring week at work I was faced with W5R3 this morning. I...

Bongodrums

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 - it's all starting to make sense now

I've had problems with running for years, whenever I ran to catch a train or a bus (before I drove) I would be in agony. I was running as fast as I could for...

I've had problems with running for years, whenever I ran to catch a train or a b...

Fatgirlslimmer

•12 years ago

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Treadmill run that killed me

I keep reading on here the question:- which is harder the treadmill o running outside? Well here is my understanding. I'm up at week 9 now and have been for...

I keep reading on here the question:- which is harder the treadmill o running ou...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Completed

Well that's week 7 completed.... still struggling to find anywhere flat to run...everywhere I go it's hilly!! Inching ever closer to graduation :)

Well that's week 7 completed.... still struggling to find anywhere flat to run.....

nickf

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 - 5K in 34:38 :-)

Well, after a break of about a month (Olympics, kids school holidays, business trip to Hong kong, excuses, excuses...) I got a few runs in over the past week...

Well, after a break of about a month (Olympics, kids school holidays, business t...

Hickeypa

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Done!

Am away from home this morning, and was not going to let that interfere with my routine of running every other day. So kit on, I headed out on a route that I...

Am away from home this morning, and was not going to let that interfere with my ...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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Week 2 complete :-)

I completed my final run of week two today ( whoo hoo!) I usually run Mon, Weds, Fri but work commitments meant I had a 4am start on Friday so it never...

I completed my final run of week two today ( whoo hoo!) I usually run Mon, Weds,...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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just done first run

Hi all just done my first run and must say it about killed me lol. haven,t really exercised since school and just gave up smoking a fortnight ago so thought...

Hi all just done my first run and must say it about killed me lol. haven,t real...

scoof

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

First run after graduation.

Back to W7R1 after a twinge....

I know I know .... Don't all shout at once!!!

Getting somewhere.....?

Ok, it's only Wk1R1 but I did it!!

Broken toe

W4R2

W6R2 Success but endomondo fail!

Newcastle GNR 5K

Completed couch25k and 1st park run!

Fastest ever run

C25k Wk4 R1 & 2

Week 7 run 2

Increase my stride ?

Any way to remove the spammer of the site?

First parkrun, yay!

First Parkrun

First parkrun, oh those hills!

5x50 Day 7

The hills are alive with the sound of "I DID IT!!"

Finished week 6 but nearly gave it up....

Wk8 and loving it!

Waste of a sleepless night.....grrrr

W1R2 - it's all starting to make sense now

Treadmill run that killed me

Week 7 Completed

W9R2 - 5K in 34:38 :-)

Week 5 Done!

Week 2 complete :-)

just done first run

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