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Wk7 r1

Done and done bring it on :)

Keith2877

•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - Stalking !!

Wow that was hard !!!! Hardest run to-date, really struggling for the middle 8 minutes (although shorter run than w5r3). Legs and chest really feeling the...

Wow that was hard !!!! Hardest run to-date, really struggling for the middle 8 m...

RedditchMark

•11 years ago

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3rd time lucky

Looked at my last blog, dated 3rd May - which was possibly the last time I ran. Can't believe it was so long ago! Having physio on my knee and it is feeling...

Looked at my last blog, dated 3rd May - which was possibly the last time I ran. ...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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Stunned and amazed....

Wow. Boy am I happy. So stunned I had to write this before I even get in the bath after my final run of the week. After all my musing of the last few weeks...

Wow. Boy am I happy. So stunned I had to write this before I even get in the ba...

jojohove

Graduate•11 years ago

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Head start

I completed run 1, week 5 yesterday and am really enjoying the programme. I used to run - was 'good at' cross country at school, payed sports etc, then carried...

I completed run 1, week 5 yesterday and am really enjoying the programme. I used...

promqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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Speed podcast; well that was fun :-)

Just done the Speed podcast and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The intervals are so short I didn't get a chance to get bored or feel I couldn't do it....

Just done the Speed podcast and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The inter...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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Kinda injured my knee at work, not sure how to handle this :(

I say injured I mean bruised very badly. Its something that'll heal with time, it hurts when I bend my knee. I am not sure if I should run but just to make...

I say injured I mean bruised very badly. Its something that'll heal with time, i...

anand12

•11 years ago

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My road from a couch potato to a 5km runner :)

10 days ago I decided to change from a couch potato to a runner ... What motivated me was quit simple... I love walking, but every time I try to speed up...

10 days ago I decided to change from a couch potato to a runner ... What moti...

safataf

•11 years ago

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Week Three, Run Two

Heya! Just wanted to let you all know that today I went for my run with absolutely no problems. It was hard, because they always are and I was knackered,...

Heya! Just wanted to let you all know that today I went for my run with absol...

Xirokia

•11 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 the first run in the rain

Following on from my last post I can confirm that I am addicted after deciding to go out for a run in the rain this evening! I would never have believed that I...

Following on from my last post I can confirm that I am addicted after deciding t...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thanks for all your inspiration!

This is my first ever post but I have been reading all your posts, hoping to get the courage to complete the programme. I have never been a runner and to be...

This is my first ever post but I have been reading all your posts, hoping to get...

will-i-evermanageit

•11 years ago

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100 dead snails and a new 10k PB

Dear snails, I am really sorry I crushed you all to death but when you are running there is no time for snail diversions, especially when you are gathered...

Dear snails, I am really sorry I crushed you all to death but when you are runni...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Race against the lock. Week 9 - Run 2.

I was late home tonight, so I didn't get up to the woods and at em as early as I would have liked. I didn't have time to eat and let it settle before I set...

I was late home tonight, so I didn't get up to the woods and at em as early as I...

jellyhawk

Graduate•11 years ago

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Go faster hair!

Well penultimate run of week nine in the pouring rain and ...my best one yet! I wanted to carry on,but also aware I needed to get home out of the rain which...

Well penultimate run of week nine in the pouring rain and ...my best one yet! I ...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R2 under my belt

Wore my Lycra leggings again today and was much comfier :) It isn't very warm out (about 15 degrees I think), so I did put my log sleeved top on again....

Wore my Lycra leggings again today and was much comfier :) It isn't very warm o...

mother_of_3_boys

Graduate•11 years ago

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Mixed Feelings ...

Somehow managed to hurt my back after Week 8 Run 3, so wasn't able to start Week 9 this evening. :( The good thing is that it is chucking it down outside,...

Somehow managed to hurt my back after Week 8 Run 3, so wasn't able to start Week...

Markee

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bupa my First Run Campaign

You may have already heard about this, but Bupa are offering a number of free places for their Great 5K runs. This is a campaign to encourage new runners to...

You may have already heard about this, but Bupa are offering a number of free pl...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do longer legs help?

I am hoping to graduate on Saturday as I did my w9r2 today and I did 4.7k in the 30 minutes but that was really pushing myself and not sure that can be...

I am hoping to graduate on Saturday as I did my w9r2 today and I did 4.7k in the...

Hules

Graduate•11 years ago

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Squelch!

Today we did 4.5k again along the canal. Took the pace slow cos this week I've had achey shins again. Not painful splints but a warning, I think. Irritatingly...

Today we did 4.5k again along the canal. Took the pace slow cos this week I've h...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9R2 - the fun run.

So, I got persuaded to take part in the company fun run, an event I have been avoiding like a trip to the dentists. Nothing personal about dentists, mine is a...

So, I got persuaded to take part in the company fun run, an event I have been av...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

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New to blogging

Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for a couple of weeks now and love the advice and support you guys give each other, so I hope you don't mind me...

Hi everyone, I've been reading this forum for a couple of weeks now and love ...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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WK5 D2

Ran 10 minutes! Woooooop! So today I did the 8mins then 5min walk then 10 mins runnnnnnning! Went for the sad tactic again - radiohead etc., feeling...

Ran 10 minutes! Woooooop! So today I did the 8mins then 5min walk then 10 mi...

BrainRuns

•11 years ago

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First post-grad run and first run without Laura

I did my first post-grad run on Tuesday and it was the first time I've run without Laura. I missed her! But did not miss the music, so... swings and...

I did my first post-grad run on Tuesday and it was the first time I've run witho...

Fletchasketch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 1 was hard work!

I just completed week 6 run 1 and found it tougher going than running the 20 minutes straight on the last run! Why is that?! I must say my legs were still...

I just completed week 6 run 1 and found it tougher going than running the 20 min...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bring on week 7!

Last night, I ran for 25 mins without stopping on week 6, run 3. Not bad considering my daughter is 4 months old today! I took a different route as a treat for...

Last night, I ran for 25 mins without stopping on week 6, run 3. Not bad conside...

backwardpossom

•11 years ago

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Can I really do this?

I think may be I can! !!!! This all came about because my daughter 13yrs wanted to do the Race for Life this year, as my dad passed away last year. Anyway I...

I think may be I can! !!!! This all came about because my daughter 13yrs want...

canidothis

•11 years ago

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Starting week five.....dam my thunder thighs!

Just completed run 1 week 5. Did it ,but hate the heavy leg feeling that I keep getting. Does anyone else have this problem. I am slowly losing weight but...

Just completed run 1 week 5. Did it ,but hate the heavy leg feeling that I keep...

Marlyclay

•11 years ago

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Nearly There, just 2 runs to go

Week 9 - Run 1 completed this morning for a 30 minute run, actually it was 32½ minutes as Laura went walkabout for a couple of minutes mid run and left me on...

Week 9 - Run 1 completed this morning for a 30 minute run, actually it was 32½ m...

Shed79

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pre Graduation Plans

Hi all you blogeroos! I've decided to do something really "out there" for my graduation run tomorrow. After 9 weeks with Luscious Laura cooing in my ear,...

Hi all you blogeroos! I've decided to do something really "out there" for my ...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Need your Graduate badge?

I've said this before but I'm sure not everyone has seen it.... Probably the best & fastest way to get your badge is to click on "Help" above to the left of...

I've said this before but I'm sure not everyone has seen it.... Probably the ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2013

Wk7 r1

Week 6 Run 1 - Stalking !!

3rd time lucky

Stunned and amazed....

Head start

Speed podcast; well that was fun :-)

Kinda injured my knee at work, not sure how to handle this :(

My road from a couch potato to a 5km runner :)

Week Three, Run Two

Week 8 Run 2 the first run in the rain

Thanks for all your inspiration!

100 dead snails and a new 10k PB

Race against the lock. Week 9 - Run 2.

Go faster hair!

W8R2 under my belt

Mixed Feelings ...

Bupa my First Run Campaign

Do longer legs help?

Squelch!

W9R2 - the fun run.

New to blogging

WK5 D2

First post-grad run and first run without Laura

Week 6 run 1 was hard work!

Bring on week 7!

Can I really do this?

Starting week five.....dam my thunder thighs!

Nearly There, just 2 runs to go

Pre Graduation Plans

Need your Graduate badge?

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