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Grad Run.

I stuck with Laura and the week 9 podcasts for my first run after graduation and teamed the old podcast with some new, a nice new pair of running tights!...

I stuck with Laura and the week 9 podcasts for my first run after graduation and...

walney

Graduate•11 years ago

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First day, first run!

Was so inspired by everyone's attempts, particularly C25k, that I hit the road with my partner (previous runner of 2 marthon's some years ago!) last evening....

Was so inspired by everyone's attempts, particularly C25k, that I hit the road w...

mjhall

•11 years ago

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Rest day

Just spent two hours sitting in traffic, thought I had accidentally turned into a car park. Realised, as I was watching the rain trickle down the window pane...

Just spent two hours sitting in traffic, thought I had accidentally turned into ...

Norni

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rest day

Just spent two hours sitting in traffic, thought I had accidentally turned into a car park. Realised, as I was watching the rain trickle down the window pane...

Just spent two hours sitting in traffic, thought I had accidentally turned into ...

Norni

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk4 run3 in pouring rain and loved it, invigorationtastic lol!!!!!

What an amazing invigorating experience, I had forgotten how nice it can be to run in the rain. Well my third run and becoming easier again, just needed to...

What an amazing invigorating experience, I had forgotten how nice it can be to r...

Jimbob74

Graduate•11 years ago

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first day back at work

! had a depressing day today cos first day back after xmas hols...spent all day looking out of the window longing to be out in the fresh air running!!!

! had a depressing day today cos first day back after xmas hols...spent all day...

givman

•11 years ago

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W1R1

Well I did it! Just completed week 1, first run. Oh my god cannot see myself getting to 5k at all! I have no previous running experience. I have got around...

Well I did it! Just completed week 1, first run. Oh my god cannot see myself ge...

Iwillbethinsoon12

•11 years ago

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WHOOT-WHOOT! After C25K I said never again! Guess who's training again? :-)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all of the wonderful Graduates here in the Community who recently decided to start the B210K training! Because of you...

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to all of the wonderful Graduates here in the C...

gdeann

Graduate•11 years ago

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Weekend away with far too much good food and no running..

Although it's not as if I didn't do any exercise. We stayed in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight as we were visiting family on the island. The hotel was on the...

Although it's not as if I didn't do any exercise. We stayed in Shanklin on the ...

eshaz14

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does it matter what beat of music you run to?

Ok, 6 rounds of "Julie...got as problem with you truly....all the boys in her home town..." etc etc are enough for me. Now I've found a 5k route that works to...

Ok, 6 rounds of "Julie...got as problem with you truly....all the boys in her ho...

jrwtc

Graduate•11 years ago

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Fantastic, amazing, wonderful NHS experience of c25k and Waistwise and gym induction. Why can't it be like this for everyone?

Early last year I started to have dizzy spells and blank moments. I went to my GP, who did some checks and happily didn't find anything majorly wrong except...

Early last year I started to have dizzy spells and blank moments. I went to my ...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do you all breathe in through your nose, and out throu your mouth as Laura suggests?

BECAUSE I CAN'T! My nose does't come into it! Have tried hard. Is it worth me perserveering? Does it really help?

BECAUSE I CAN'T! My nose does't come into it! Have tried hard. Is it worth me p...

stridingedge

Graduate•11 years ago

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parkrun results

Results for Bromley parkrun, event number 175, 05/01/2013. 293 participants completed the run today. The first male to finish was Simon CULVER (M) (Beckenham...

Results for Bromley parkrun, event number 175, 05/01/2013. 293 participants comp...

tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

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Heart Rate Monitors

Does anyone know which calorie counter on a heart rate monitor is correct? After I finish doing my run I check the calories burned and for E.G. it might say...

Does anyone know which calorie counter on a heart rate monitor is correct? Af...

phoenix5422

•11 years ago

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Happy New Year Everyone, happy running and hope you all stay injury free in 2013

I've a confession to make to start with, I have not run for over 3 weeks. Been to Gran Canaria for Christmas and New Year which was lovely. Hotel gym was...

I've a confession to make to start with, I have not run for over 3 weeks. Been t...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk1R1

i did my first run on monday, which to be honest gave me a real reality check. i am 21 and have always been sporty. but since having my daughter i went from...

i did my first run on monday, which to be honest gave me a real reality check. ...

tyler2008

•11 years ago

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Running socks

Are running socks just a gimmick or are they beneficial?

hannah12

•11 years ago

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My new love

Put aside the fact that I am now very strangely addicted to and now adore running, my new love is *S*T*R*E*T*C*H*I*N*G* after a run!! Oh, it is such bliss and...

Put aside the fact that I am now very strangely addicted to and now adore runnin...

DuckFeet

Graduate•11 years ago

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Here comes the rain again...

The joys of North Northumberland in the rain! It's very unlike me to go out in the rain voluntarily, let alone to go running, but I decided I wasn't going to...

The joys of North Northumberland in the rain! It's very unlike me to go out in t...

Workinprogress

•11 years ago

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I ran 5k!

Yes I know that's what the programme is called and I know that lots of you have done it already but I'm dead chuffed with myself! I graduated just before...

Yes I know that's what the programme is called and I know that lots of you have ...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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X trainer wk3 r1

Well did it and it went well. I was surprised. The only down side was my x trainer developed at squeek so bad ,that by the time i'd finished i wanted to attack...

Well did it and it went well. I was surprised. The only down side was my x train...

Flart

•11 years ago

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Guaranteed places for the Great North Run

Reading AliB1's post about his first half marathon prompted me to post this ... For anyone looking for a half marathon later in the year, the general ballot...

Reading AliB1's post about his first half marathon prompted me to post this ... ...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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No more excuses....

Got my registration number and paid my money for the Manchester 10k today. So that's it no more excuses. :-) You heard it 1st here so there's no backing out...

Got my registration number and paid my money for the Manchester 10k today. So th...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk1r3

Well it's the first week down, and I feel slightly fearful of what is to come reading some of the blogs about times and such.... but I have not fallen over,...

Well it's the first week down, and I feel slightly fearful of what is to come re...

123456789

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back and starting again

Hey all, I was here last year up until about October and getting along nicely. I have a couple of kindey stone operations in Novemember and took December...

Hey all, I was here last year up until about October and getting along nicely...

Zagel

•11 years ago

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Week 4, run 2 done and dusted!

Can you detect a certain amount of arrogance in that title? I think so too but reckon it's because the fella who completed the first run on Saturday and the...

Can you detect a certain amount of arrogance in that title? I think so too but r...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk 8 30 mins?

Well I have agreed to attempt a 10k on 3rd March and I thought I had better get cracking lol! I even managed an extra 5mins after the cool down, then had to...

Well I have agreed to attempt a 10k on 3rd March and I thought I had better get ...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

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Been told to stop running today

I've got an abdominal hernia and need surgery on it. Went to the doctors as I've been experiencing pain between my appendix and c section scars. He's advised...

I've got an abdominal hernia and need surgery on it. Went to the doctors as I've...

auranya

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 1 run 1....hard!

Made it ....3rd run was the hardest....think my brisk walk slowed down quite a bit by the end!

Made it ....3rd run was the hardest....think my brisk walk slowed down quite a b...

pamram

•11 years ago

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WK1r1 . . . . I did it !!

I managed to do all of my 60 second runs and didn't pass out in the process :))) AND I enjoyed myself! My jog is slower than my walk but I'm hoping that i'll...

I managed to do all of my 60 second runs and didn't pass out in the process :)))...

pvintage

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2013

Grad Run.

First day, first run!

Rest day

Rest day

Wk4 run3 in pouring rain and loved it, invigorationtastic lol!!!!!

first day back at work

W1R1

WHOOT-WHOOT! After C25K I said never again! Guess who's training again? :-)

Weekend away with far too much good food and no running..

Does it matter what beat of music you run to?

Fantastic, amazing, wonderful NHS experience of c25k and Waistwise and gym induction. Why can't it be like this for everyone?

Do you all breathe in through your nose, and out throu your mouth as Laura suggests?

parkrun results

Heart Rate Monitors

Happy New Year Everyone, happy running and hope you all stay injury free in 2013

Wk1R1

Running socks

My new love

Here comes the rain again...

I ran 5k!

X trainer wk3 r1

Guaranteed places for the Great North Run

No more excuses....

Wk1r3

Back and starting again

Week 4, run 2 done and dusted!

Wk 8 30 mins?

Been told to stop running today

week 1 run 1....hard!

WK1r1 . . . . I did it !!

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