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First post grad run

I had my first run of the week, appalling weather yet again. This evening was a beautifully clear night sky with a bright moon. Glorious run a little slower...

I had my first run of the week, appalling weather yet again. This evening was a ...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Starry, starry night...

Well, after a three week enforced layoff with my attack of tendonitis in my knee, I was back out pounding footpaths tonight. With a crystal clear sky and a...

Well, after a three week enforced layoff with my attack of tendonitis in my knee...

EverTheOptimist

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thanks Runkeeper!

According to Runkeeper I have just run 6.3 miles in 24 minutes! I wish... Good thing I noticed before posting it to Facebook!

According to Runkeeper I have just run 6.3 miles in 24 minutes! I wish... Good t...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Poorly sick

I am not sure where your supposed to post just random things so I am just going to create a post

I am not sure where your supposed to post just random things so I am just going ...

Jennyprano

•10 years ago

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W6R1done but harder than I thought. When does it start to feel automatic and zoney? (Or does it...?!)

I've had a minute or two, usually near the end, when I've felt yessss, this is that zone thing where you forget you're running and just revel in your body...

I've had a minute or two, usually near the end, when I've felt yessss, this is t...

Jaqs99

Graduate•10 years ago

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no wind

no wind or rain im off out for a quick 5k what the hell before it changes

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Now THAT'S what I call running

I stopped taking my Wellwoman vitamin tablets and have rediscovered my energy! WEIRD! It could of course be coincidence but I could barely lift my legs up...

I stopped taking my Wellwoman vitamin tablets and have rediscovered my energy! ...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Cross-training - anyone have any ideas for the gym that would compliment the running and be ok for rest days.

I am coming to the end of week 7 and really enjoying the program. I have been lucky enough to see a podiatrist and a physio as part of my journey (taking extra...

I am coming to the end of week 7 and really enjoying the program. I have been lu...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R1...need some inspiration or a new mantra. Any suggestions?

Just completed W7R1 and I seem to be losing focus. After 5 minutes I feel like I can't go on but then Laura is back telling me I'm on the last 5 minutes. I'm...

Just completed W7R1 and I seem to be losing focus. After 5 minutes I feel like ...

Moet527

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1 in the bag

It felt really good. I have found a comfortable pace thanks to my shiny new Forerunner keeping me from overdoing it! It's been really useful as I now know a...

It felt really good. I have found a comfortable pace thanks to my shiny new Fore...

Scarlett_K

Graduate•10 years ago

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Pre run warm up for creaking joints?

Had to take a week out as the dreaded tedonitis hit after w6r2 - not a happy bunny! Ankle still a bit tender to the touch but overall much better so hopefully...

Had to take a week out as the dreaded tedonitis hit after w6r2 - not a happy bun...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed Week 5 in all the wind and rain yesterday

I took my children to school yesterday in the awful weather and thought i just can not face running. But put on my running shoes got out there and completed...

I took my children to school yesterday in the awful weather and thought i just c...

bunnyb22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Made it to end of week 6!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well just been out for my week 6 run 3, and...................it was ok!! Well not easy but not impossible as i once believed only a few short weeks ago!...

Well just been out for my week 6 run 3, and...................it was ok!! Well n...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

I did this yesterday. I felt so tired though and had to slow down. I wasn't jogging that much faster than the walking bit. But I kept going. Snails were...

I did this yesterday. I felt so tired though and had to slow down. I wasn't jogg...

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•10 years ago

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I have to be the slowest runner- 3 Miles in 45 minutes- How many days should I be running per week?

twowiseguysmom

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Apps

Are there any apps to help with running for a windows phone?

lolaloveheart

•10 years ago

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Silly question?

Hi, I managed to do the 20min run, followed by another 29min run at a slightly faster pace a few days later. But since then not managed to run more than 10mins...

Hi, I managed to do the 20min run, followed by another 29min run at a slightly f...

Asylum

•10 years ago

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podcast

ive managed to find couch to 5k week one on app store for android. anyone know where the rest are? dont like running with two phones

ive managed to find couch to 5k week one on app store for android. anyone know ...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Week 5 completed!!

Having run runs 1 and 2 I still didn't think we would manage 20 mins non stop, but just got back from run 3 and we did it!!! Woot woot. 20 mins and we didn't...

Having run runs 1 and 2 I still didn't think we would manage 20 mins non stop, b...

Tizzie

Graduate•10 years ago

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wind and rain 0 gary 1

greetings all had wind then rain some parts both ,but 10.2 miles was run at 7 miles it was horrible then i turned up the power ,had to run past my house to...

greetings all had wind then rain some parts both ,but 10.2 miles was run at 7 mi...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week one

Run two complete straight after a LBT class feeling knackered but happy

Juski

•10 years ago

1 Reply

10 miles

off to do battle with the wind and rain for 10 miles oh the joys of a runner

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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A first for me today!

No not a new PB, but I finally gave in to the awful weather and went to the gym and did my run today on the treadmill for the first time ever. I must admit it...

No not a new PB, but I finally gave in to the awful weather and went to the gym ...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Winter vs Summer running

Ok, this a tad premature but I just wanted to know about peoples experiences running in the summer compared to the winter. I made a conscious decision to start...

Ok, this a tad premature but I just wanted to know about peoples experiences run...

mhussain

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4... too many rest days!

I started Week 4 last week and the first two runs (Mon and Wed) felt great and I felt a real improvement on the week before. But then, I went away for the...

I started Week 4 last week and the first two runs (Mon and Wed) felt great and I...

gblackman

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Haven't we done well...

I think there are quite a few of us that started the programme at around the same time, at Christmas or just after. I was just thinking that we have had the...

I think there are quite a few of us that started the programme at around the sam...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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GET IN! GET IN! GET IN!!!!!

Just completed Wk 5 run 3 and can't believe it! No way did I think I'd be running 20min non stop. Found the first 15 a doddle (!) and only last minute was...

Just completed Wk 5 run 3 and can't believe it! No way did I think I'd be runnin...

Smoggiepaul

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R2- taking a battering, roll on Spring

Hi all, well all I can say is phew, that wind is making things a bit tough! I didn't know whether to go out or not, the weather is awful but with stronger...

Hi all, well all I can say is phew, that wind is making things a bit tough! I di...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 anguish

It's been a week since I ran last due to not being well (gutted to not run). My next run is week 5 run 3, should I go for it or do week 5 r2 again?

It's been a week since I ran last due to not being well (gutted to not run). My ...

kjgall

•10 years ago

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It's been a week since I ran last due to not being well (gutted to not run). My next run is week 5 run3, should I go for it or do r2 again?

kjgall

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

First post grad run

Starry, starry night...

Thanks Runkeeper!

Poorly sick

W6R1done but harder than I thought. When does it start to feel automatic and zoney? (Or does it...?!)

no wind

Now THAT'S what I call running

Cross-training - anyone have any ideas for the gym that would compliment the running and be ok for rest days.

W7R1...need some inspiration or a new mantra. Any suggestions?

Week 5 Run 1 in the bag

Pre run warm up for creaking joints?

Completed Week 5 in all the wind and rain yesterday

Made it to end of week 6!!!!!!!!!!!!

Week 4 run 2

I have to be the slowest runner- 3 Miles in 45 minutes- How many days should I be running per week?

Apps

Silly question?

podcast

Week 5 completed!!

wind and rain 0 gary 1

Week one

10 miles

A first for me today!

Winter vs Summer running

Week 4... too many rest days!

Haven't we done well...

GET IN! GET IN! GET IN!!!!!

W6R2- taking a battering, roll on Spring

Week 5 Run 3 anguish

It's been a week since I ran last due to not being well (gutted to not run). My next run is week 5 run3, should I go for it or do r2 again?

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