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5x50 - go, team, go!

You can do this! One final push this evening and tomorrow! You are the best team in the entire world and I will be out there with you tomorrow, whatever the...

You can do this! One final push this evening and tomorrow! You are the best te...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6, run 2 - Whoop!

I really enjoyed today's run. It almost took me from one end of the prom to the other, so when Laura said it's time to cool down I thought "not quite" and kept...

I really enjoyed today's run. It almost took me from one end of the prom to the ...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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Last again!

Did my second parkrun today and despite starting in the middle people started passing me and eventually I was the last one in again! Some people may think I...

Did my second parkrun today and despite starting in the middle people started pa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W1R2 An enforced break, but back now!

I hurt my knee after W1R1 which meant I had to rest for 3 days, but I'm back now!! Did a W1R2 pus 2 extra runs, then a session today with my wife whilst our...

I hurt my knee after W1R1 which meant I had to rest for 3 days, but I'm back no...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have my Graduation Badge!!

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For anyone struggling to get their Badge even after they have reached 5k, Health...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

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One Week Until First Official 5K!

Today I ran another 5K in preparation for my first official 5K run, which is now only one week from today. It is pretty inspiring as I think back to the day...

Today I ran another 5K in preparation for my first official 5K run, which is now...

jbroox

Graduate•11 years ago

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Unexpected strength exercises at Parkrun

I thought it would be a nice idea to volunteer again at the Parkrun today and was quite happy when I was given the 2k marshall role. It meant I could get a...

I thought it would be a nice idea to volunteer again at the Parkrun today and wa...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 can we reach 20k?

Quick calculation this morning suggests we need to be doing 7k each today and tomorrow to do it and that's based on all 71 being active. So every little helps...

Quick calculation this morning suggests we need to be doing 7k each today and to...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 4 done and dusted :)

I had an well earned lie in this morning as my runs always take place at 5:30 am - before the hectic school run and work, which meant i would be running today...

I had an well earned lie in this morning as my runs always take place at 5:30 am...

iWillDoThis

Graduate•11 years ago

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Laura's gonna be cross - I DID IT!!!!

Cycled to the park, eyeing up the crowds, said hi to a marshall and was directed to the first time runner's briefing. Stood at the back and soon dropped to...

Cycled to the park, eyeing up the crowds, said hi to a marshall and was directed...

Janeymiddlewife

•11 years ago

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5x50-49 Parkrun PB :)

On day 3 of the 5x50 challenge I did a 5k, to get a 'starting' time - 47:07. Today I did my second official parkrun (I've done three 'freedom' runs on...

On day 3 of the 5x50 challenge I did a 5k, to get a 'starting' time - 47:07. ...

greenlegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Clicking knee, hip spine?

I have been running since January and made it to graduation in March, after a two week holiday I am building back up and am running 25 minutes 3 times a week...

I have been running since January and made it to graduation in March, after a tw...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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5k to Baby

I have been wondering what to do since finishing c25k. Whilst my calf is healing my physio agreed that doing B210K 3 times a week will be a real struggle as my...

I have been wondering what to do since finishing c25k. Whilst my calf is healing...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Week SEVEEERRRRN - complete

Marvellous, absolutely marvellous. Yesterday I was bemoaning my run time as it was slower than week 5 run 1. So today I set out to beat that if at all...

Marvellous, absolutely marvellous. Yesterday I was bemoaning my run time as it ...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Lesson Learned - Never Run After Piggin' Out

Parkrun this morning. Almost dead. Giving up within half a mile. Too embarrassed to give up. Phew - the finish line! My oldest kids are...

Parkrun this morning. Almost dead. Giving up within half a mile. Too embarras...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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losing weight

Hey, i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas that would tie in with this programme for losing weight on the stomach area, since ive started this i have...

Hey, i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas that would tie in with this pr...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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not a fun run

Well thats week 6 run 1 done, and cant say i enjoyed it, didnt feel any satisfaction or enjoyment out of it. I did it, it all went fine, and pleased to report...

Well thats week 6 run 1 done, and cant say i enjoyed it, didnt feel any satisfac...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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I fought the snot and . . . I WON!!!

Thanks for your input yesterday guys. I decided as I was feeling fairly rubbish, to have an extra rest day, drink loads of water, get some sleep and see how I...

Thanks for your input yesterday guys. I decided as I was feeling fairly rubbish...

HoundDog

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 8 run 1 -by mistake - but yay did it

lovely sunny morning - had fish and chips last night and out tonight - so needed a good pay back run. My aim was to complete week 7 run3 after a rubbish run...

lovely sunny morning - had fish and chips last night and out tonight - so needed...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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First time had to repeat something

Well, I'd been getting through the programme not necessarily quite finishing every week within a week, but I hadn't had to repeat anything. Then food poisoning...

Well, I'd been getting through the programme not necessarily quite finishing eve...

Olivia78

•11 years ago

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Week 2 done :)

Finished Week 2 this morning. It was a bit of a struggle as I had a couple of drinks last night so I think I am a bit dehydrated, but I managed it so I'm very...

Finished Week 2 this morning. It was a bit of a struggle as I had a couple of dr...

SuzukiLisa

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rocky

To all the York residents awake at 7am, I apologise for the rocky impression! It was just too tempting! Week 3 complete at last after 2 weeks of trying so I...

To all the York residents awake at 7am, I apologise for the rocky impression! I...

Toriap2

•11 years ago

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W6r1 after 2 week break

So, 2 weeks since I finished w5r3 - a week away with students so any time for myself was impossible, and then a week with a bad head cold; the vertigo made...

So, 2 weeks since I finished w5r3 - a week away with students so any time for my...

TeaAye

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 - wow

I read blogs, checked the programme but did I really believe I would keep going? To be honest, no. I don't normally stick to organised agendas but this is...

I read blogs, checked the programme but did I really believe I would keep going?...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1

Yesterday I completed W3D1, yay! Three minutes is a freaking long time to run (well for me anyway lol). I found it to be a significant jump from the 90 sec...

Yesterday I completed W3D1, yay! Three minutes is a freaking long time to run (w...

Sherbear1979

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 after 10 day break

It's been very difficult motivating myself to do anything sometimes, let alone run when I'm under the weather. I started week 6 last Monday 6 may, but didn't...

It's been very difficult motivating myself to do anything sometimes, let alone r...

Mysticalmaid

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cropping a photo to go my profile

Is it just me or do the corner draggy bits (technical term!) not work...all I can put up is a funny corner of the photo I chose. All help would be much...

Is it just me or do the corner draggy bits (technical term!) not work...all I ca...

maryannlucy

•11 years ago

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A recce for Sunday to finish 5x50

I've been thinking of where I might run on Sunday and quite fancy Dalmeny Estate which is quite near me. If you know Edinburgh at all it's roughly the farms...

I've been thinking of where I might run on Sunday and quite fancy Dalmeny Estate...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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I've got a cold just before my Race for Life 5x50 finale - boo hoo.

Sodding typical. The whole past nearly three months I've been working towards this and now I get a flipping cold. The race is on Sunday, so I'm off to bed very...

Sodding typical. The whole past nearly three months I've been working towards th...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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Finally out after a break!!

So... I finally got round to doing another run today:):):) My last run was weds 8th May so 8 days without any running is a very poor showing but...

So... I finally got round to doing another run today:):):) My last ru...

sreevesfrancois

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2013

5x50 - go, team, go!

Week 6, run 2 - Whoop!

Last again!

W1R2 An enforced break, but back now!

I have my Graduation Badge!!

One Week Until First Official 5K!

Unexpected strength exercises at Parkrun

5x50 can we reach 20k?

week 4 done and dusted :)

Laura's gonna be cross - I DID IT!!!!

5x50-49 Parkrun PB :)

Clicking knee, hip spine?

5k to Baby

Week SEVEEERRRRN - complete

Lesson Learned - Never Run After Piggin' Out

losing weight

not a fun run

I fought the snot and . . . I WON!!!

week 8 run 1 -by mistake - but yay did it

First time had to repeat something

Week 2 done :)

Rocky

W6r1 after 2 week break

Week 6 - wow

Week 3 Day 1

Week 6 Run 2 after 10 day break

Cropping a photo to go my profile

A recce for Sunday to finish 5x50

I've got a cold just before my Race for Life 5x50 finale - boo hoo.

Finally out after a break!!

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