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Better late than never, finally my first post graduate blog :o)

Well this has been a bit longer getting here than i'd planned. I graduated at the beginning of September but due to holidays and a string of unforeseen events...

Well this has been a bit longer getting here than i'd planned. I graduated at t...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running down that hill

Did week 3 run 2 last night. It seemed easier than the previous time when I was really straining. However I must confess that the last 3 minute run was...

Did week 3 run 2 last night. It seemed easier than the previous time when I was ...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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is there a running plan as i cant find it on this web site

gillyislam

•12 years ago

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Big grin plastered across my face.....

I ran this morning again. W9R2. I like this running lark, apart from the long slow hill at the beginning of the run I find it quite relaxing (looking back on...

I ran this morning again. W9R2. I like this running lark, apart from the long sl...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 in the bag. Not nearly as tough as I imagined

Despite the cold and slight fog/mist in my park I did it. First 5 mins was a bit tough because of the cold though I soon warmed up and from then on it was...

Despite the cold and slight fog/mist in my park I did it. First 5 mins was a bit...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Second go at Stepping Stones

Just did Stepping stones for the second time, this time no puddle jumping and I managed to keep to the beat and really enjoyed it. When I set out it was foggy...

Just did Stepping stones for the second time, this time no puddle jumping and I ...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Habit forming

W6R2 It went OK this morning, though I'm going to have to look for a new route as I generally just run along a road then turn round and come back. But with...

W6R2 It went OK this morning, though I'm going to have to look for a new rout...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated at last!

Well, I've had lots of weeks off and I've not counted how many it is, but certainly many more than 9, largely due to holidays, family and laziness, but at last...

Well, I've had lots of weeks off and I've not counted how many it is, but certai...

rubbishrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1 complete

I was a little apprehensive about the week 7 runs, not because I thought the distance was too much. Perhaps I had read many tales of woe in the community on...

I was a little apprehensive about the week 7 runs, not because I thought the dis...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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After a few set backs I GRADUAAAAAAAATED today!!!

Just wanted the satisfaction of posting on here that I too have made it. I was never certain I would stick to the programme and see it through as fitness /...

Just wanted the satisfaction of posting on here that I too have made it. I was ...

tweekala74

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3... Again..

Tomorrow I have to do it. I've got a 5k race on October 21st, which is scaring the life out of me. I just don't want to fail. The trouble is that this podcast...

Tomorrow I have to do it. I've got a 5k race on October 21st, which is scaring t...

tashazara

•12 years ago

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The challenge has been set!

Having started coach to 5k about 4 weeks ago I have now completed week 3 - I know I'm a week behind! Anyway I'm beginning to feel a sense of achievement as I...

Having started coach to 5k about 4 weeks ago I have now completed week 3 - I kno...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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New starter

I have had this app for a long time and finally did my first run today. I had a very bad headache all day, otherwise really enjoyed it. Tops of legs abit...

I have had this app for a long time and finally did my first run today. I had a...

Orangepeel

•12 years ago

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You're never too old...

....to learn something new. Today is my sixty-fifth birthday. Five months ago, May 4th, I stepped out my door for W1R1.... I will always be...

....to learn something new. Today is my sixty-fifth birthday. Five...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

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What advice could you give me on buying a running jacket please?

I am just about to start week three and am beginning to think I will need a wind proof/waterproof jacket with some kind of reflective material for running on...

I am just about to start week three and am beginning to think I will need a wind...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2 ("so you've done your 5K!")

This was my third run since this time last week, when I stopped talking about my eventual goal of running a marathon, and decided to get on with it, with the...

This was my third run since this time last week, when I stopped talking about my...

HectorsHouse

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R3... I'm a runner

Or so Laura says.... As always it was hard work this evening and after the first few minutes I was doubting I would complete the full 25. I was over taken by a...

Or so Laura says.... As always it was hard work this evening and after the first...

jlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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full length leggings/tights

hello. recommendations please for full length running leggings for someone tall as the ones I just got from sports direct arent long enough & are a bit...

hello. recommendations please for full length running leggings for someone t...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Come rain or shine..... I now consider myself a runner! (Week 7, Run 1)

Today I watched the grey clouds gather as I did my stretches and sorted my iPhone. I decided to use jog.fm and my own music, with MapMyWalk set to give a time...

Today I watched the grey clouds gather as I did my stretches and sorted my iPhon...

arablue

•12 years ago

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CompleteRunner now has Graduate long sleeve tops for sale - see copy of his reply to my earlier blog below.

completerunner 7 hours ago Report Long sleeve top now added to the range... again I am printing these free of charge, and as with everything on our...

completerunner 7 hours ago Report Long sleeve top now added to the ra...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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CompleteRunner now have Graduate long sleeve tops for sale - See his reply to my earlier blog below

completerunner 7 hours ago Report Long sleeve top now added to the range... again I am printing these free of charge, and as with everything on our...

completerunner 7 hours ago Report Long sleeve top now added to the ra...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R1 - A tale of two runs and my first 5k!!!!!

Got home from work which consisted of another two dance classes and set out for W8R1 with hope after the last run. I guess it's new music on the podcasts but I...

Got home from work which consisted of another two dance classes and set out for ...

Fraz73

Graduate•12 years ago

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Partner in Crime

Ive just finished y 3rd run of week 1 and I have to say that if it wasn't for the support of my friends and family I wouldn't have got this far. I've got a...

Ive just finished y 3rd run of week 1 and I have to say that if it wasn't for th...

nicolew

•12 years ago

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About to do W1D2, but a question for gym goers?

HI all, As you can tell from the above I am a newbie. Have never ever run in my life. Am a regular gym goer although i don't use the treadmill at all - but...

HI all, As you can tell from the above I am a newbie. Have never ever run in my...

runningnewbie

•12 years ago

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Ready? go!

I never enjoyed running at school - I was always one of those ones lagging far behind, and cutting corners. But in the last couple of years I have done...

I never enjoyed running at school - I was always one of those ones lagging far b...

HectorsHouse

Graduate•12 years ago

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Off topic - Has anyone bought a new laptop/computer lately and found their Internet still a bit slow?

I bought a new laptop last month and still found the internet slow on some sites, this one being one of the worst. I spoke to Sky (broadband supplier) about it...

I bought a new laptop last month and still found the internet slow on some sites...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does hanging out on this site recovery days count as cross-training? :-)

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just completed the dreaded W5R3!

I decided to go for my third run this week a day earlier than usual, so that the spectre of 20 minutes running without a break didn't haunt me for too long. I...

I decided to go for my third run this week a day earlier than usual, so that the...

Tityre

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R2 DONE! Then on to C25K date night with smhall!!! ;-)

We went out for our second grad week run and nailed it!!!! :-) Steve was brilliant as ever and was even kind enough to lend me 30 seconds of his time! What...

We went out for our second grad week run and nailed it!!!! :-) Steve was brill...

gdeann

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 25

Woohoo! Half way through the challenge! I ran 7.77 km today following the 5K+ Stamina podcast (35mins), plus continuing on for another 15 minutes running to my...

Woohoo! Half way through the challenge! I ran 7.77 km today following the 5K+ St...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

Better late than never, finally my first post graduate blog :o)

Running down that hill

is there a running plan as i cant find it on this web site

Big grin plastered across my face.....

Week 6 run 3 in the bag. Not nearly as tough as I imagined

Second go at Stepping Stones

Habit forming

Graduated at last!

W7R1 complete

After a few set backs I GRADUAAAAAAAATED today!!!

W6R3... Again..

The challenge has been set!

New starter

You're never too old...

What advice could you give me on buying a running jacket please?

W5R2 ("so you've done your 5K!")

W6 R3... I'm a runner

full length leggings/tights

Come rain or shine..... I now consider myself a runner! (Week 7, Run 1)

CompleteRunner now has Graduate long sleeve tops for sale - see copy of his reply to my earlier blog below.

CompleteRunner now have Graduate long sleeve tops for sale - See his reply to my earlier blog below

W8R1 - A tale of two runs and my first 5k!!!!!

Partner in Crime

About to do W1D2, but a question for gym goers?

Ready? go!

Off topic - Has anyone bought a new laptop/computer lately and found their Internet still a bit slow?

Does hanging out on this site recovery days count as cross-training? :-)

Just completed the dreaded W5R3!

W9R2 DONE! Then on to C25K date night with smhall!!! ;-)

5x50 Day 25

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