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hmm, such a dilemma...

husband has offered to take me to our favourite chinese buffet on friday, but only on the condition that i run 4.7 miles with him to get there! i have found...

husband has offered to take me to our favourite chinese buffet on friday, but on...

Runlikeahare

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ouch! W6r3 done - please tell me it gets easier!!!!

First, sorry for big upside down pic of my cat if it's there - brain has officially gone to pot through lack of oxygen brought on by running - uploaded by...

First, sorry for big upside down pic of my cat if it's there - brain has officia...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

Just completed run 1 of week 3 with no problems so happy :) was concerned when I realised I hadn't traveled as far as previous weeks and then realised I was...

Just completed run 1 of week 3 with no problems so happy :) was concerned when I...

Juski

•10 years ago

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Week 7 - done!

I set myself the goal of completing C25K by the time we go to Cornwall in the middle of March and it looks like I am on track! I've just completed Run 3 of...

I set myself the goal of completing C25K by the time we go to Cornwall in the mi...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running without Laura?

My first post, but have been reading for a week or so. Just completed W8R1 and it kicked my butt. But I managed to break the 5k barrier and I'm looking forward...

My first post, but have been reading for a week or so. Just completed W8R1 and i...

Jfly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running Off Road - App or website?

Can anyone help me with an App or website that I can use to plan running routes off road? I live near the New Forest which is a vast area I'd like to explore...

Can anyone help me with an App or website that I can use to plan running routes ...

fitnfiftyish

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 8

Here we are in week 8 of the Jantastic challenge and the team effort and determination has been inspiring. Personally, I know there are times I wouldn't have...

Here we are in week 8 of the Jantastic challenge and the team effort and determi...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run for Mum Quest week 2 - feel free to join

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 2 Please feel free to join. Here is the original post that explains what it's all about....

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 2 Please feel free to join. Here is the ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yoga for runners

Can anyone recommend a yoga DVD for runners? I am not a 'join a group' sort of person and would rather do it at home at a time that suits me. Thanks x

Can anyone recommend a yoga DVD for runners? I am not a 'join a group' sort of p...

gypsydepp

Graduate•10 years ago

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Do I have to buy running shoes?

I'm on a pretty tight budget and don't want to fork out for equipment I might only use a few times or don't actually need.

I'm on a pretty tight budget and don't want to fork out for equipment I might on...

pinkymoo

•10 years ago

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I did it, I did it - W5R3 done and dusted :)

I measured my run and covered exactly 3km in 20 minutes because I lost Laura and mapmyrun kicked in and told me I had covered 20 minutes / 3km. So chuffed...

I measured my run and covered exactly 3km in 20 minutes because I lost Laura and...

ZoomZoom

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated in december, now my legs are like dead weights!

I completed my c25k in december and then I suffered a sprained ankle, my running pals who completed with me are triving, they can run 5 miles. However I...

I completed my c25k in december and then I suffered a sprained ankle, my running...

kaza10

Graduate•10 years ago

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ive started so i will finish

i had to drag myself out tonight , i had to work sat morning got home after that just fell asleep in all my time of running ive never felf so down and on...

i had to drag myself out tonight , i had to work sat morning got home after th...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where should I (re-)start?

I got to W2R2 about a month ago but have been able to run since. Should I start at the beginning or on W2?

I got to W2R2 about a month ago but have been able to run since. Should I start ...

sjb2102

•10 years ago

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Feel like sponsoring me?

http://www.justgiving.com/halfmucker2014 I'm undertaking the Rat Race on the 10th May 2014, for Leukemia and Lymphoma research: Here's the link...

http://www.justgiving.com/halfmucker2014 I'm undertaking the Rat Race on the 10...

Feefbev

Graduate•10 years ago

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Inspirational/motivational stories

I know that there are many on the Internet - but this is the one that "gets" me the most ! Short version - watch it right through!...

I know that there are many on the Internet - but this is the one that "gets" me ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7r2 done after an 11 day rest- better than ever! How's that then?

I had to leave off the programme at wk7r1 as there was nowhere I could safely run while away on hols. Got back today after 11 days off and decided to go...

I had to leave off the programme at wk7r1 as there was nowhere I could safely ru...

Sarahsox

Graduate•10 years ago

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Been a while....but hello everyone! Just had a great day :) :)

Just had a great day Did another timed 10km in Kortemark today. Quite nervous beforehand, although I don't know why! Anyway the weather was gorgeous but a...

Just had a great day Did another timed 10km in Kortemark today. Quite nervous be...

rockchick69

Graduate•10 years ago

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Walking on air!!

After a wine laden night and trying to put of this last run, I decided to go for it. As Laura began, I realised I had mistakingly put on week 9. Oh well I...

After a wine laden night and trying to put of this last run, I decided to go for...

carole01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Juicy Body prep help?

Ok so I have 2 HM's in march: 1st and 16th. Between now and then what should I do/ not do? I have got the important stuff sorted such as hair, outfit, snacks,...

Ok so I have 2 HM's in march: 1st and 16th. Between now and then what should I d...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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w3r1!

well i was eating my hair majority of way round the loop due to the high winds....at first it was behind me pushing me along then pushing against my side and...

well i was eating my hair majority of way round the loop due to the high winds.....

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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New running gear

Got some great new running gear today at sainsburys! Got a lovely top reduced and some 3/4 running pants for the warm weather. 25% off all sainsburys clothing...

Got some great new running gear today at sainsburys! Got a lovely top reduced an...

Mrsc26

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R1

Tough tough tough this morning, I could hear the wind when I woke up. It was running into it for the 1st 2 5min runs which were difficult. The 3rd run wind was...

Tough tough tough this morning, I could hear the wind when I woke up. It was run...

Mrsc26

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R1- ouch

Wow. At the end of my 3rd run on week 1 I felt on top of the world however coming back from my first run of week 2- ow. I really felt defeated. Didn't help...

Wow. At the end of my 3rd run on week 1 I felt on top of the world however comin...

LeaLouu1993

•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 - I did it!

After not managing to fit a run in at all last week I decided to plough on to week 2 regardless this morning, and I'm still alive to tell the tale. The last...

After not managing to fit a run in at all last week I decided to plough on to we...

MrsClooney

•10 years ago

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Completed first run of week 7

Got up early this morning and competed my first week 7 run and decided today to do a completely different route. Big mistake as a group of 20 something's...

Got up early this morning and competed my first week 7 run and decided today to ...

bunnyb22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Age graded 5km in 30mins targets - very encouraging

Being a bit sad & maybe just a bit competitive I was interested to see that anyone's actual 5k time can be adjusted for age & gender to get an 'age-graded'...

Being a bit sad & maybe just a bit competitive I was interested to see that anyo...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 8 run 1

Done it, and had a real spurt at 20 minutes as a friend arrived at the track and really made me pick up those feet for the last 8 minutes, covered 4.57k in...

Done it, and had a real spurt at 20 minutes as a friend arrived at the track and...

Segrie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run 3 week 6

Just done the long run of week 3; really chuffed! It was a case of positive thoughts and plodding along and the 25 mins went so quickly!

Just done the long run of week 3; really chuffed! It was a case of positive thou...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Does anyone wear sunglasses while running?

And if so how do you keep them on?!

Natalie01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

hmm, such a dilemma...

Ouch! W6r3 done - please tell me it gets easier!!!!

Week 3 run 1

Week 7 - done!

Running without Laura?

Running Off Road - App or website?

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 8

Run for Mum Quest week 2 - feel free to join

Yoga for runners

Do I have to buy running shoes?

I did it, I did it - W5R3 done and dusted :)

Graduated in december, now my legs are like dead weights!

ive started so i will finish

Where should I (re-)start?

Feel like sponsoring me?

Inspirational/motivational stories

W7r2 done after an 11 day rest- better than ever! How's that then?

Been a while....but hello everyone! Just had a great day :) :)

Walking on air!!

Juicy Body prep help?

w3r1!

New running gear

W5R1

W2R1- ouch

Week 2 run 1 - I did it!

Completed first run of week 7

Age graded 5km in 30mins targets - very encouraging

week 8 run 1

Run 3 week 6

Does anyone wear sunglasses while running?

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