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W3R1 - Am I overdoing it?

Well, didn't quite make it to the end of the 2nd 3 minute run - I had a road to cross and my willpower didn't quite keep me running. Overall, I seemed to be...

Well, didn't quite make it to the end of the 2nd 3 minute run - I had a road to ...

JHarveyL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yoga or pilates?

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•10 years ago

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Signed up for Jantastic but not using my HU name. Does that matter?

I tried changing it but could not find an 'Update profile' link on Jantastic web site

I tried changing it but could not find an 'Update profile' link on Jantastic web...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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any tips?

I need tips!!! I am currently only running at the gym on the treadmill and would love to be able to run 5k eventually! Any useful tips that could help me do...

I need tips!!! I am currently only running at the gym on the treadmill and woul...

louisejane

•10 years ago

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BOOM...I'm in LOVE!

Made myself run today following so much wonderful advice from you all you wonderful people out there... Here is the lowdown: I decided to 'run live' using my...

Made myself run today following so much wonderful advice from you all you wonder...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back in the saddle

So having graduated once (albeit only the 30 minute bit - I was never fast enough for the 5k) followed by life getting in the way of progress I find myself...

So having graduated once (albeit only the 30 minute bit - I was never fast enoug...

mcc65

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2, run 3 done

Feeling pleased with myself, now let's see how next week goes. :)

Katz2001

•10 years ago

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And she's off!!

I went out and did week one, run one, despite the frosty paths, felt great when I got back home. Have a long way to go both in losing weight and getting fit...

I went out and did week one, run one, despite the frosty paths, felt great when ...

Susan1970

•10 years ago

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Brooks adrenaline trainers half price!!

Hello all, Found this on the web and thought someone out there might be interested- Ladies Brooks Adrenaline at £49.95! Bargain!...

Hello all, Found this on the web and thought someone out there might be interes...

kt12345

Graduate•10 years ago

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New Shoes question

Hello everybody I've taken possession of some Brooks Adrenalines and have done two 3K runs in them. Does it take a wee while to adjust to new shoes? Reason...

Hello everybody I've taken possession of some Brooks Adrenalines and have done ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Slippery Stepping Stones today!

Today I set off in hard frost and very slippery conditions. Managed to do all sections and a session on the outdoor gym before power walking home again to the...

Today I set off in hard frost and very slippery conditions. Managed to do all se...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone starting/ just started the programme live near Aylesford Kent ?

Running buddy needed ...... Aylesford Kent

Scrappydee1

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

W1R2 just completed ! Hooray.

Almost put off by the frost this morning and Hubby putting the heating on... ! But got out there and completed run 2. I managed to reduce my route and not have...

Almost put off by the frost this morning and Hubby putting the heating on... ! B...

Scrappydee1

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

DID IT! Week four run one!

Had been worried about this due to step up from 9 mins of running, with lots of gaps, in week three, to 16 mins with less downtime in week four. Then with...

Had been worried about this due to step up from 9 mins of running, with lots of ...

Tintin1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mad, sane or just plain optimistic? .... You decide!

I have not ran regularly for months - I can run 5K in around 32 minutes. I hate the first 10 minutes of every run and wonder why I bother. I love the feeling I...

I have not ran regularly for months - I can run 5K in around 32 minutes. I hate ...

laj1987

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7r1 & dog nip

Did my first 25 min non-stop jog today. But I also for the first time got attacked by a dog. 2 dogs, a terrier and a similar size shaggier things ran out of...

Did my first 25 min non-stop jog today. But I also for the first time got atta...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

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Many thanks for all the support I've had this week: I've been out today for a 15 minute fun run and really enjoyed it :)

Following my last post when I was really struggling to get out there and get past 8/1 I did go out today as recommended and just run for fun. And what's...

Following my last post when I was really struggling to get out there and get pas...

lemondoodle

•10 years ago

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So disappointed :(

First run of week three today and it didn't go well. First 90 seconds was hard never mind the three minutes. I tried to keep going to the end but I...

First run of week three today and it didn't go well. First 90 seconds was hard n...

Marsh_mallow1361

•10 years ago

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Happy running everyone! Smile......

This is how running makes me feel on a good day!

caj62

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk2 run 1 was dreading it but was so much easier then I thought it would be :-)

Was dreading moving on to wk2 as I thought I'd really struggle but it was actually much easier then I thought. Managed to complete all the runs and felt...

Was dreading moving on to wk2 as I thought I'd really struggle but it was actual...

bubbles654

Graduate•10 years ago

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w1r1. I finally started!!

Apart from it being icy underfoot and getting muddy it was great!

ZappierParsley

•10 years ago

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Back in The Grove (Hurrah)

After tip tapping around over Christmas, I gave myself a good talking to last Sunday (with a little help from some of you, thank you) and got back into a...

After tip tapping around over Christmas, I gave myself a good talking to last Su...

Fattytumtum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Runtastic pro free on itunes today - Sunday 12th jan

I just got an email through saying runtastic pro was free on itunes today if anyone is interested. I use it and the pro stats are quite good. Definitely...

I just got an email through saying runtastic pro was free on itunes today if any...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Spam and nasty people

We seem to have nasty spammers coming on to the site. Between me and Olsbean, we will do everything we can to keep the site free but there are times when we...

We seem to have nasty spammers coming on to the site. Between me and Olsbean, w...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Newbie

Well today is my birthday and I'm off out for run 1 week 1. I'm 53, overweight, unfit and never run before so here's hoping I get through it lol!

Well today is my birthday and I'm off out for run 1 week 1. I'm 53, overweight, ...

Ebumpy

•10 years ago

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Intervals = complicatables

I posted a question on my linkedin site about intervals and I got some really hard core answers that were too much for this little panther. Has anyone out...

I posted a question on my linkedin site about intervals and I got some really ha...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

27 Replies

New Starters

Just wanted to wish all the new starters good luck, you will be amazed at how different you will feel in just a few short weeks from now. Feel free to ask all...

Just wanted to wish all the new starters good luck, you will be amazed at how di...

Mummysaurus

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 here I come!!

Last run of week 8 done; muscles still ached a bit from Thursday but managed to do almost 5km in 40ish mins so dead chuffed! Also, went to the running shop...

Last run of week 8 done; muscles still ached a bit from Thursday but managed to ...

P1glet1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mixed week but with a promising end

So my recovery from illness continued this week with some off mark runs (26, 20 and 28 minutes last Sat then Mon and Thurs). But tonight's run went...

So my recovery from illness continued this week with some off mark runs (26, 20 ...

selenityshiroi

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

New Shoes At Long Last

I've been waiting for what seems an eternity to get new running shoes, my others were starting to disintegrate. My wife gave me some gift vouchers for Run 4 it...

I've been waiting for what seems an eternity to get new running shoes, my others...

OlsBean

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

W3R1 - Am I overdoing it?

Yoga or pilates?

Signed up for Jantastic but not using my HU name. Does that matter?

any tips?

BOOM...I'm in LOVE!

Back in the saddle

Week 2, run 3 done

And she's off!!

Brooks adrenaline trainers half price!!

New Shoes question

Slippery Stepping Stones today!

Anyone starting/ just started the programme live near Aylesford Kent ?

W1R2 just completed ! Hooray.

DID IT! Week four run one!

Mad, sane or just plain optimistic? .... You decide!

W7r1 & dog nip

Many thanks for all the support I've had this week: I've been out today for a 15 minute fun run and really enjoyed it :)

So disappointed :(

Happy running everyone! Smile......

Wk2 run 1 was dreading it but was so much easier then I thought it would be :-)

w1r1. I finally started!!

Back in The Grove (Hurrah)

Runtastic pro free on itunes today - Sunday 12th jan

Spam and nasty people

Newbie

Intervals = complicatables

New Starters

Week 9 here I come!!

Mixed week but with a promising end

New Shoes At Long Last

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