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Marathon+?

5.5 mile (8.7k) run this morning followed by a 25.5 mile (40+k) bike ride (2 miles to the station, 21.5 miles along national cycle route 21 along a mainly...

5.5 mile (8.7k) run this morning followed by a 25.5 mile (40+k) bike ride (2 mil...

Beads

Graduate•11 years ago

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Not quite a sprint finish but...

So just finished W4 R1. I was really nervous when I set out, especially when I heard Laura say exactly how long the running segments were going to be and so to...

So just finished W4 R1. I was really nervous when I set out, especially when I h...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first 10km 1hr 17mins

Wow!!!! After years of not exercising and in fact hating exercising I today completed my first 10km. I ran all of it... I was very surprised to find myself...

Wow!!!! After years of not exercising and in fact hating exercising I today comp...

proudtorun

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first 10km 1hr 17mins

Wow!!!! After years of not exercising and in fact hating exercising I today completed my first 10km. I ran all of it... I was very surprised to find myself...

Wow!!!! After years of not exercising and in fact hating exercising I today comp...

proudtorun

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pleased to Meet You 7 Miles

Went out for another run today not expecting much after a late night but keen to go. Following the Stamina podcast at the moment and depending how energy...

Went out for another run today not expecting much after a late night but keen to...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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A week off

Right at the end of week three, I'm going to have to have a week off to rest my shins. It's starting to pinch up to my knees now so I think a week's 'rest' (I...

Right at the end of week three, I'm going to have to have a week off to rest my ...

RokensWife

Graduate•11 years ago

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What do you use to map your run....

I use Ismoothrun along with Nike+ anyone out there using the same if so add me need more motivation...

I use Ismoothrun along with Nike+ anyone out there using the same if so add me n...

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run of week 4 done...

... and the lie-down in the ambulance to the hospital was a godsend. At least, I thought that might be the post when I was coming to the end of the first 5...

... and the lie-down in the ambulance to the hospital was a godsend. At least, ...

Bristol_plodder

•11 years ago

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Well I never thought I could but have managed week 5run2.have got to say I feel well and truly knackered but a real sense of achievement

Not looking forward to day3 as it will be the first long run and really unsure if I can do it.I am inspired by my son who has done 2iron men and is running a...

Not looking forward to day3 as it will be the first long run and really unsure i...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Blimey - it isn't a fluke - had another good run today

Did my second B210k run today. It was a very hilly route - so i was not sure what too expect- the hills were killing - but actually not undoable and not as...

Did my second B210k run today. It was a very hilly route - so i was not sure wh...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 - Good news day!

Well, the last time I went out, I failed this run miserably, so I decided to return to my tried and tested route which is a track through the countryside with...

Well, the last time I went out, I failed this run miserably, so I decided to ret...

Cookiedooodle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Help I'm Oooh Sooo Tired :-(

Graduated back in July and kept on running albeit only twice a week as work commitments got in the way and achilles a bit stiff. But last two weeks just too...

Graduated back in July and kept on running albeit only twice a week as work comm...

plodalong

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 so much easier than Run 1 - what a relief!!

I'm just back from my second run. I wasn't really looking forward to it as I found Run 1 quite tough. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I completed each...

I'm just back from my second run. I wasn't really looking forward to it as I fou...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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I enjoyed that!

Haven't done any hill work for many weeks so went out this morning not for my usual longer run but to just have some fun, which I did. :) Off up through my...

Haven't done any hill work for many weeks so went out this morning not for my us...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back after injury break and all better, hooray!

I pulled a calf muscle while on my first post-graduation run, four weeks and two days ago (doing the Stepping Stone podcast, trying to alter my stride to match...

I pulled a calf muscle while on my first post-graduation run, four weeks and two...

TurboTortoise

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1 repeated R1. Ooooooooo !!!!!

What a difference from Thursday's run. My first time out on my own and I was able to look around me instead of the ground. I found myself noticing the robin on...

What a difference from Thursday's run. My first time out on my own and I was abl...

flower7

•11 years ago

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Week 2 completed - how do i get strong legs

After not running since last Sunday i have completed week 2, run 4 almost finished me off though. I know that my legs are not very strong, and am thinking of...

After not running since last Sunday i have completed week 2, run 4 almost finish...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•11 years ago

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9 Miles (14.5km) in 1:28:43 - Not as difficult as I thought it would be

Hi all, Just got back from my longest run so far. I plotted my route last night and managed to find a reasonable route which didn't involve crossing too many...

Hi all, Just got back from my longest run so far. I plotted my route last night...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Longer break than usual, should I just carry on to week 5?

So I'm on week 4 & I've only got 1 more run to complete but rather than my usual rest day I've actually had a 4 day break this time ( I'm in the middle of...

So I'm on week 4 & I've only got 1 more run to complete but rather than my usual...

superstaramy

•11 years ago

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Completed week 1 :)

Did Wk1R3 this morning and although it was harder in some places than r2 I'm pleased that I got it done. I do ache a bit now but its nothing too bad, shall be...

Did Wk1R3 this morning and although it was harder in some places than r2 I'm ple...

athenenoctua

•11 years ago

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Week 5 here I come!

I'm about to start week 5 and have to say a little bit nervous about run 3. After reading posts on here I know it's a bit of a hurdle. Having said that,...

I'm about to start week 5 and have to say a little bit nervous about run 3. Afte...

orangemadmeg

Graduate•11 years ago

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Grinning like a Cheshire Cat after completing Wk 4 Run 1!!!

I made the mistake of knowing what was in store for week 4 and doubt did set in. I trust the plan and Laura so decided to have a go. I have just returned and...

I made the mistake of knowing what was in store for week 4 and doubt did set in....

MelB82

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cheltenham Half Marathon next weekend - EEEEKKKKK!

After having graduated in October 2012 and flushed from success after a 10k run in April, I rather stupidly entered the Cheltenham Half Marathon which is next...

After having graduated in October 2012 and flushed from success after a 10k run ...

caj62

Graduate•11 years ago

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Exercise DVD easy peasy!

I decided to do an old exercise DVD this morning in my comfy crocs on a thick rug on the carpet. My rational was that if it were too much I could stop but at...

I decided to do an old exercise DVD this morning in my comfy crocs on a thick ru...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W6R2 done in beautiful sunshine

Up ands out before 7am into a beautiful morning. This is one of the perks of doing this; seeing and being out in nice weather even when it is middling. It is...

Up ands out before 7am into a beautiful morning. This is one of the perks of do...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back home and back running

Well here I am at last after a long absence. It is nice to be back home and even nicer to be back running and back with the community. First a big thank you...

Well here I am at last after a long absence. It is nice to be back home and eve...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R1 loving it!

Can't wait for the next run. Had to try harder today but know it will get easier again.

Can't wait for the next run. Had to try harder today but know it will get easier...

Runvicarrun

•11 years ago

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First run completed

Ive just done first run hour ago. Went great bit awkward with the dog though but managed it. Hadnt eaten any tea so now dont feel hungry much so just had...

Ive just done first run hour ago. Went great bit awkward with the dog though but...

Sammijj

•11 years ago

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Getting colds and infections after running?

I've been running since the spring and loving it but I keep having to stop for weeks at a time because of sore throats, colds and coughs. I had a cough in...

I've been running since the spring and loving it but I keep having to stop for w...

AnnieF

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 2 (and new shoes)!

Just in from run two, which went much more smoothly than my last run! I finally got myself some proper shoes today too, with a bit of a telling off from the...

Just in from run two, which went much more smoothly than my last run! I finally...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Marathon+?

Not quite a sprint finish but...

My first 10km 1hr 17mins

My first 10km 1hr 17mins

Pleased to Meet You 7 Miles

A week off

What do you use to map your run....

First run of week 4 done...

Well I never thought I could but have managed week 5run2.have got to say I feel well and truly knackered but a real sense of achievement

Blimey - it isn't a fluke - had another good run today

W7R1 - Good news day!

Help I'm Oooh Sooo Tired :-(

Week 1 Run 2 so much easier than Run 1 - what a relief!!

I enjoyed that!

Back after injury break and all better, hooray!

W1 repeated R1. Ooooooooo !!!!!

Week 2 completed - how do i get strong legs

9 Miles (14.5km) in 1:28:43 - Not as difficult as I thought it would be

Longer break than usual, should I just carry on to week 5?

Completed week 1 :)

Week 5 here I come!

Grinning like a Cheshire Cat after completing Wk 4 Run 1!!!

Cheltenham Half Marathon next weekend - EEEEKKKKK!

Exercise DVD easy peasy!

W6R2 done in beautiful sunshine

Back home and back running

W2R1 loving it!

First run completed

Getting colds and infections after running?

Run 2 (and new shoes)!

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