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My best run ever!!!!!

Well, this morning I was about 2 seconds from turning over and going back to sleep saying to myself that I would run tomorrow, when I pulled myself up. I have...

Well, this morning I was about 2 seconds from turning over and going back to sle...

MaryDerry

Graduate•11 years ago

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Foot cramp

Hi everybody! I have just finished week 3 and am feeling quite chuffed with myself about it. My problem is that when I run I get really bad cramp in...

Hi everybody! I have just finished week 3 and am feeling quite chuffed with ...

Nemi

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week9 Run2 .......DONE!

I went a wee bit slower today and did another 33 minutes and went 0.1km less then Monday. Still very happy with my 4.82km :-) I still cannot believe how far...

I went a wee bit slower today and did another 33 minutes and went 0.1km less the...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 - Rounding the halfway point

Everyone knows (and loves!) that feeling of reaching the halfway point in a run and knowing that every step now takes you closer to home and your finishing...

Everyone knows (and loves!) that feeling of reaching the halfway point in a run ...

PastyMan

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 finished!!!

Armed with the whistle we set off. I'd forgotten that notpheidippides' hearing isn't so good and he had difficulty hearing the signal to walk when I blew...

Armed with the whistle we set off. I'd forgotten that notpheidippides' hearing ...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210K W1R1

Just got back from this first run. I feel revitalised after running a constant 5k since graduating in November. Think I'm gonna struggle as the weather gets...

Just got back from this first run. I feel revitalised after running a constant ...

NickiB

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6

I went away for a romantic luxury 4 night weekend break (my wife had a landmark birthday!) which involved copious amounts of food and alcohol after completing...

I went away for a romantic luxury 4 night weekend break (my wife had a landmark ...

stevethefatjogger

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R3 .... Done!!!!!

I did W6r3 this morning - all misty and quite chilly but no wind - the sea was like a millpond. And on that last minute I did actually up the pace - I had...

I did W6r3 this morning - all misty and quite chilly but no wind - the sea was l...

newrunner56

Graduate•11 years ago

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Self-harm with a tape measure.....

Thanks for all the replies to my previous blog, I can't reply individually just yet due to time restrictions as I am dragging my heavy headed sinus infected...

Thanks for all the replies to my previous blog, I can't reply individually just ...

adisgirl99

•11 years ago

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B210K - W1R3

Another super run in the warm early morning sunhine. Still slow but who cares! So far so good. Samantha is invisible and a refreshing change from Laura who...

Another super run in the warm early morning sunhine. Still slow but who cares! S...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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It really is a mind game!

I graduated on the 11th of March and since then I've been doing the C25K+ podcasts, zombie running, swimming, walking and other stomach crunching exercise DVDs...

I graduated on the 11th of March and since then I've been doing the C25K+ podcas...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Heading into the final stretch

Another thirty five minute run but I am paying for it now. For the first time ever have a sore knee I hope and pray its better after a days rest because I am...

Another thirty five minute run but I am paying for it now. For the first time e...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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Never Run Before...... am I mad?

W1R1 - Well that was interesting! I'm a 47 mum of 2 grown up children and have been ill with various virus infections since Christmas and now need inhalers!...

W1R1 - Well that was interesting! I'm a 47 mum of 2 grown up children and have b...

Soulsis66

•11 years ago

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5K Balmoral race on Saturday and I'm only on W9 Run2 tomorrow. Yikes!

My incentive for getting fit was a 5K race this Saturday. Seemed like a good idea 2 and a half months ago but I've run 30mins once and only cover 3 and a bit...

My incentive for getting fit was a 5K race this Saturday. Seemed like a good ide...

bothylass

•11 years ago

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W4R1 done....cold on the walks, hot on the runs!

Is anyone else feeling the cold on the walks?? I'm too cold on the warm up walk and am eager to get running to warm up.....then hot on the runs. I don't...

Is anyone else feeling the cold on the walks?? I'm too cold on the warm up ...

Tigger_212

•11 years ago

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2.9miles in 28mins!! W8R3

helooooo everyone! Haven't blogged in a while cos I have been busy, sorry! Anywho, todays run was the last run before grad week, and what a way to end it! My...

helooooo everyone! Haven't blogged in a while cos I have been busy, sorry! Anyw...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Badge

Just wondering if I have my badge yet...and I can't tell so thought I'd write a question! If it doesn't say "graduate" by my name can someone tell me how to...

Just wondering if I have my badge yet...and I can't tell so thought I'd write a ...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do I run slowly?

I know this may sound odd, but I want to know how to slow down. Just finished week 2. Now, I'm not that fast, but I am concerned a bit that the speed we go is...

I know this may sound odd, but I want to know how to slow down. Just finished we...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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WOO!

Finally completed W4 yesterday after numinous weeks of stop-start due to crappy weather and long working hours. All excuses aside the last week of runs...

Finally completed W4 yesterday after numinous weeks of stop-start due to crappy ...

luthriel

•11 years ago

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week 9 run 3....The Journey has officially begun!

well....I did it, joined by my beautiful lad Leon ( age 11) we did it. Having already done run 2 yesturday I was a bit tired and hungover ( yes I know it was...

well....I did it, joined by my beautiful lad Leon ( age 11) we did it. Having al...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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I am a runner too :D

Managed the full 25 minutes for W6R3. I can hardly believe it. It was tough and I had moments where I really wanted to give up, especially early on. I had...

Managed the full 25 minutes for W6R3. I can hardly believe it. It was tough and ...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Keep trying!!

Week 7 run 2 My head was not in it to begin with- I stopped before half way mark. Don't know why think a bad day at work equated to a not very positive...

Week 7 run 2 My head was not in it to begin with- I stopped before half way m...

justmole

Graduate•11 years ago

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Does anyone know if self myofascial release works and if so does it have to be a foam roller used?

Sorry put this in a blog but think it should be a question. It sounds feasible that this is what I need to do but on reading up have seen suggestions of a...

Sorry put this in a blog but think it should be a question. It sounds feasible ...

karenmac70

Graduate•11 years ago

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Self myofascial release

Since I have started my longer runs I have had soreness in my thighs which normally eases off when I get into my run but returns once I have finished....

Since I have started my longer runs I have had soreness in my thighs which norma...

karenmac70

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 Part Two continues.

I just wanted to do an up date. I'm feeling tired and just wanted to write it out and reflect. 5x50 (part two) Day 61 walk/jog on the treadmill 5k...

I just wanted to do an up date. I'm feeling tired and just wanted to write it ou...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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Back to it after 2 weeks off - mixed feelings

Well after doing something dodgy to my hip (dragging small children up and down ski slopes) and not being able to walk after running the Dr got me to take two...

Well after doing something dodgy to my hip (dragging small children up and down ...

JacquiToots

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Wk4R1

Well today's run was challenging! It was a bit of a shock to me, running for 5 minutes! When Laura said I was halfway through the first 5 minute run, I was a...

Well today's run was challenging! It was a bit of a shock to me, running for 5 m...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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Starting again!

I tried these podcasts last summer/autumn and really enjoyed them. Unfortunately I lost my rhythm after going on holiday in October and the poor weather...

I tried these podcasts last summer/autumn and really enjoyed them. Unfortunatel...

Wantadog

•11 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

So. Completed week 3 run 1 today. I have to say that the running part is getting easier. My calves are tight but so long as I stretch out this is fine. I've...

So. Completed week 3 run 1 today. I have to say that the running part is getting...

helen447

•11 years ago

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Anyone else near Winchester want to join me on Saturday?

I'm almost there with the ParkRun decision now. I did a test run (1 lap of 3) of the circuit this morning and completed it in abut 10 mins. Worryingly my...

I'm almost there with the ParkRun decision now. I did a test run (1 lap of 3) of...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

My best run ever!!!!!

Foot cramp

Week9 Run2 .......DONE!

5x50 - Rounding the halfway point

Week 3 finished!!!

B210K W1R1

Week 6

W6R3 .... Done!!!!!

Self-harm with a tape measure.....

B210K - W1R3

It really is a mind game!

Heading into the final stretch

Never Run Before...... am I mad?

5K Balmoral race on Saturday and I'm only on W9 Run2 tomorrow. Yikes!

W4R1 done....cold on the walks, hot on the runs!

2.9miles in 28mins!! W8R3

Badge

How do I run slowly?

WOO!

week 9 run 3....The Journey has officially begun!

I am a runner too :D

Keep trying!!

Does anyone know if self myofascial release works and if so does it have to be a foam roller used?

Self myofascial release

5x50 Part Two continues.

Back to it after 2 weeks off - mixed feelings

Wk4R1

Starting again!

Week 3 run 1

Anyone else near Winchester want to join me on Saturday?

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