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7 miles in the dark!

The weather as we all know is a bit hit and miss. Despite the prediction for rain here it did not come, so off I went at 6p.m. for a run, well pleased with...

The weather as we all know is a bit hit and miss. Despite the prediction for rai...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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Michigan winter vs Running

I completed Couchto5k in November and have been doing 5k+ podcasts ever since. I also did a bit of sprinting before I moved to Michigan last week. Its the peak...

I completed Couchto5k in November and have been doing 5k+ podcasts ever since. I...

mjhoole

•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 done

So I've just finished my first run of week two and have come back more sweatier and warmer than normal but thinking back to about a week ago when I was...

So I've just finished my first run of week two and have come back more sweatier ...

Marsh_mallow1361

•10 years ago

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charlieandphoebe Weight loss club

Have weighed myself and taken a range of measurements. Have 31lbs to lose and have given myself until my birthday in September.

Have weighed myself and taken a range of measurements. Have 31lbs to lose and h...

charlieandphoebe

•10 years ago

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Running naked...

You know how sometimes we call running without music or podcasts 'running naked'? Well, I've just come across this:...

You know how sometimes we call running without music or podcasts 'running naked'...

dottiemay

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R2

Today I had the courage to leave Laura and use my own music. Hooray! I ran 4.53km in 31.5 minutes, setting a new record for my fastest ever mile of 11min...

Today I had the courage to leave Laura and use my own music. Hooray! I ran 4.53k...

Iwant2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post illness restart (I hope)

Having got to the end of week 7, at the start of December I got sick (feels like sea sickness, ENT appointment tomorrow to try to get to the bottom of it)....

Having got to the end of week 7, at the start of December I got sick (feels like...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ankle update

Been to doctors again ! . Thought I was on the mend sat . Was walking slowly & virtual pain free , yesterday back to square one , it was swollen & couldn't...

Been to doctors again ! . Thought I was on the mend sat . Was walking slowly & v...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Newbie alert!

So, I started to the C25K on Christmas Eve so that it wouldn't be a new year's resolution that got dumped at the end of January, but due to a stinking cold,...

So, I started to the C25K on Christmas Eve so that it wouldn't be a new year's r...

greenstar

•10 years ago

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Love to Run Valentines Quest - Feel free to join

Happy new year to everyone Please feel free to join our new quest. It will run from 6th January 2014 until the weekend of 15/16 February 2014 It's called...

Happy new year to everyone Please feel free to join our new quest. It will run ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Weight Loss Club now open!

The January weight loss club is now open. Here's a link to today's weigh-in session:...

The January weight loss club is now open. Here's a link to today's weigh-in ses...

TheEditor

•10 years ago

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Ouch Ouch first time out after 4 weeks ouch ...

Well I'm back after a four week break, I had so forgotten how much it hurts. I did manage to run the full 30 minutes though, so I'm taking that as a win. I've...

Well I'm back after a four week break, I had so forgotten how much it hurts. I d...

Lwwitch

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R1 just about done

Well I managed to start wk 2 despite telling myself all day that my sore throat was enough to stop me going outside the door. Plus I'm still too self conscious...

Well I managed to start wk 2 despite telling myself all day that my sore throat ...

Choccychic

•10 years ago

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Thinking laterally

As some of you know, I have foolhardedly entered the Leeds 10K in July. Lots of suggestions were made for programmes to follow to get me there (thank you...

As some of you know, I have foolhardedly entered the Leeds 10K in July. Lots of ...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Adventures in running...

Hello everyone, I haven't blogged for a while so you have most likely forgotten me!! I wanted to give an update on my winter runnings... I have found it tough...

Hello everyone, I haven't blogged for a while so you have most likely forgotten ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Iliotibial Band or 'windscreen wiper' knee back!! Very annoyed.

I was depressed after my run this morning as my knee started playing up at the 3k mark - side knee pain caused by Iliotibial band syndrome (also called...

I was depressed after my run this morning as my knee started playing up at the 3...

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Played about at it for a few weeks

Hi everyone, I've been messing about at it for the festivities, been managing 20 minutes here, 30 minutes there, but not on a regular basis, which I was doing...

Hi everyone, I've been messing about at it for the festivities, been managing 20...

Fattytumtum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hoola hoop out

I had a light bulb moment earlier ! I was reading a running book & it said while injured & can't run work on your core strength , good idea I thought , but...

I had a light bulb moment earlier ! I was reading a running book & it said while...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Gosh...back jogging and loving it

On Boxing Day I popped my trainers on after a 3 month break. I totally lost motivation after graduating, was fed up with my usual routes and stupidly busy with...

On Boxing Day I popped my trainers on after a 3 month break. I totally lost moti...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

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Had a break of 3 months due to injury

Hi had a break of a few months and was running 5k 4 times a week before, i really dont know where to start back. can anyone help as i dont have a clue and want...

Hi had a break of a few months and was running 5k 4 times a week before, i reall...

ricrscrl

•10 years ago

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I'm trying to loose weight and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for sticking to it im almost twelve stone and only small

I've gone from less than 8 stone before I had my child to almost 12 eight months after birth any advice I would be really grateful as my weights really getting...

I've gone from less than 8 stone before I had my child to almost 12 eight months...

sezar

•10 years ago

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I couldn't run my usual route today...

You can see why...

lemondoodle

•10 years ago

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RIVERBANK TALES and BOUNCY PONYTAILS

Kabooooom!! I ran 6K today. First time ever. I'm well chuffed innit?! Here's how I did it... After a delicious sleep and lie in, I chose a yellow and grey...

Kabooooom!! I ran 6K today. First time ever. I'm well chuffed innit?! Here's ho...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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near years runs

run for this wk 11.44 in 1hr 40 11.79 1hr 53 7.65 1hr 2 gonna rest up for a couple of days but i will get to 13 soon happy running and dnt give in

run for this wk 11.44 in 1hr 40 11.79 1hr 53 7.65 1hr 2 gonna rest up for a cou...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Well thats it we're off Bought myself a pair of running shoes 50£s worth. And today I started the couch2-5k NHS program.

I cycle to work but never run! anywhere!! can only say I loved it

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 30 minute run

I just did my first 30 minute run through puddles, mud and landslides and loved it! The only witnesses were some blackbirds and a few cows and sheep.

I just did my first 30 minute run through puddles, mud and landslides and loved ...

gillylily

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8/2: first run I have not been able to complete

Haven't run for a week due to the weather, but got out there this morning. Legs felt like lead from the start and I just had to stop after 15 minutes. I then...

Haven't run for a week due to the weather, but got out there this morning. Legs ...

lemondoodle

•10 years ago

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New Year , New Challenge.

Today's run gave me a total of 10.6 miles run so far this year. I'm hoping to run at least 3 x 3 miles (ish) a week to achieve 500 miles by the end of the...

Today's run gave me a total of 10.6 miles run so far this year. I'm hoping to ru...

runningmam

Graduate•10 years ago

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Strength & flex

Can anybody tell me , if it's ok to do strength& flex every day if not running ? I'm thinking of doing a modified version while my ankle heals . Thanks

Can anybody tell me , if it's ok to do strength& flex every day if not running ?...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Just started!! fingers crossed!

Ok i started my first run today w1 run 1, i have run previously but have gained serious weight since my last time running properly! I weigh 17st 6lb so am a...

Ok i started my first run today w1 run 1, i have run previously but have gained ...

gbennington

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

7 miles in the dark!

Michigan winter vs Running

Week 2 run 1 done

charlieandphoebe Weight loss club

Running naked...

W9R2

Post illness restart (I hope)

Ankle update

Newbie alert!

Love to Run Valentines Quest - Feel free to join

Weight Loss Club now open!

Ouch Ouch first time out after 4 weeks ouch ...

W2R1 just about done

Thinking laterally

Adventures in running...

Iliotibial Band or 'windscreen wiper' knee back!! Very annoyed.

Played about at it for a few weeks

Hoola hoop out

Gosh...back jogging and loving it

Had a break of 3 months due to injury

I'm trying to loose weight and I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for sticking to it im almost twelve stone and only small

I couldn't run my usual route today...

RIVERBANK TALES and BOUNCY PONYTAILS

near years runs

Well thats it we're off Bought myself a pair of running shoes 50£s worth. And today I started the couch2-5k NHS program.

First 30 minute run

Week 8/2: first run I have not been able to complete

New Year , New Challenge.

Strength & flex

Just started!! fingers crossed!

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