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Well, where do I start?

I'd entered a 5K race for Life this morning, without telling anyone who knew me, so there was no support party and I had just taken hubby to the train station...

I'd entered a 5K race for Life this morning, without telling anyone who knew me...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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We really do run with our heads

I set out before 7am with the traitor voice in my head on a loop during the warm up walk "Why are you doing this." " You hate running really." "Your joints are...

I set out before 7am with the traitor voice in my head on a loop during the warm...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R3 done and a runner might be peeping out from inside this cyclist!

First thoughts in my head when I woke up this morning were, no way are you gonna be able to run anywhere today! So I told myself to shut up and got the running...

First thoughts in my head when I woke up this morning were, no way are you gonna...

Camperfan

•10 years ago

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Week 9 completed - GRADUATED :)

I'VE DONE IT! I'VE GRADUATED :) I can't believe I've just wrote that but I have, I really have and it feels great :) Nine weeks ago I started my C25K journey...

I'VE DONE IT! I'VE GRADUATED :) I can't believe I've just wrote that but I have...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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just finished week 5 day 3....

I'm not gonna lie, every minute sucked! but I finished!!! I was excited to wear my new road id bracelet. I hope everyone carries identification with them when...

I'm not gonna lie, every minute sucked! but I finished!!! I was excited to wear ...

maestra821

•10 years ago

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For those in need of some motivation...

Some great posters from Runners World......

Hidden

•10 years ago

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iSmoothRun App info on walk today

http://runkeeper.com/user/OldGirl61/activity/378766472?&activityList=false&tripIdBase36=69ia2w Just trying to see if this will work or not!!!

http://runkeeper.com/user/OldGirl61/activity/378766472?&activityList=false&tripI...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi everyone. I am a true newbie. Week 1 day 1 today. How do I download playlists?

nwilson1

•10 years ago

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Where has the encouraging music gone ?

I downloaded the couch to 5K app some time back and now I have a new phone and downloaded it again but now there is no encouraging music where is it? I like...

I downloaded the couch to 5K app some time back and now I have a new phone and d...

kingfisher2

•10 years ago

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Foam Roller question

I recall having seen people on here mention that they use foam rollers for post run muscle relief. I have finally decided to take the plunge and invest in one....

I recall having seen people on here mention that they use foam rollers for post ...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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So far so good...

I've finished week 1 and it has really surprised me. I used to hate running, always getting out of breath and stitches but I have surprised myself in that I am...

I've finished week 1 and it has really surprised me. I used to hate running, alw...

cookiemonster_9

•10 years ago

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The Tortoise and the Hare

2nd junior parkrun with 4 yr old grandson today. We started off together but after wee while I really felt I was holding him back so let him run on by himself...

2nd junior parkrun with 4 yr old grandson today. We started off together but aft...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R2 disjointed but complete!

So week 7 run 2. Thought I'd follow Laura's advice and change things about a bit. I've had a few outdoor runs before but always on pretty flat terrain. I've...

So week 7 run 2. Thought I'd follow Laura's advice and change things about a bit...

rr76

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just what I knee'd...

Well, after a pretty good run yesterday and no pain at all I thought I was doing well. Unfortunately about 6 hours post-run (while sitting around enjoying a...

Well, after a pretty good run yesterday and no pain at all I thought I was doing...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Garmin Stats!

I hope this isn't seen as blowing my own trumpet at all, I realise there are people both faster and slower than me, but this is what my new Garmin watch told...

I hope this isn't seen as blowing my own trumpet at all, I realise there are peo...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm getting NO pain even when walking now - I think I'm making progress!!

Still wearing my sleeping splint during the night. Able to walk about 4-5K without any pain during and after. Going back for 4th session of acupuncture in 10...

Still wearing my sleeping splint during the night. Able to walk about 4-5K witho...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Race for Life Gloucester

Just got back from my RfL 5k. Boy, it was tough!! My Garmin says the temperature was 17 deg. but it felt a lot warmer than that. Just glad I didn't go for the...

Just got back from my RfL 5k. Boy, it was tough!! My Garmin says the temperature...

dottiemay

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun under the sun

Yesterday was my first parkrun and I came 90 in 108 runners, with a PB of 31m43s. It was definitelly fun but I usually run at 6.30AM, when is still a bit chill...

Yesterday was my first parkrun and I came 90 in 108 runners, with a PB of 31m43s...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I've done it!

I can't quite believe it, but I've finished week 5, run 3! A big, big insurmountable milestone when I first looked at C25K all those months ago. I won't say...

I can't quite believe it, but I've finished week 5, run 3! A big, big insurmoun...

Tracey001

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished!

Ran 35 minutes this morning. That's me finished the programme. Don't plan to move onto greater things. Will continue to run for half an hour or so 3/4 times...

Ran 35 minutes this morning. That's me finished the programme. Don't plan to m...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Getting back on track again

After 3 frustrating weeks of no running or walking as the Doc prescribed for achilles tendonitis (onset at just a week after graduation), I ventured out...

After 3 frustrating weeks of no running or walking as the Doc prescribed for ach...

secretjogger

Graduate•10 years ago

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what a waste of time!!!!

have just done the most horrendous run i have ever done,I just couldn't get into my regular pace for some reason, i kept stopping and starting it was awful. A...

have just done the most horrendous run i have ever done,I just couldn't get into...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm a parkrunner!

I did my fourth parkrun yesterday morning in Ashford, Kent, and what a brilliant parkrun it is. When I'd graduated from C25K I looked at parkruns but there...

I did my fourth parkrun yesterday morning in Ashford, Kent, and what a brilliant...

gingernut49

Graduate•10 years ago

20 Replies

Wk9r1, a new pair of trainers and lost in Vienna!

So whilst on holiday in Vienna I decided to treat myself to a new pair of trainers. (I can thoroughly recommend 'Tony's Laufshop' btw as they speak good...

So whilst on holiday in Vienna I decided to treat myself to a new pair of traine...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W2R3 - has it only been two weeks????

Can't believe that it's only two weeks since I started C25k. Feels like I've been doing this forever. This picture is the forest track that I found last time...

Can't believe that it's only two weeks since I started C25k. Feels like I've bee...

DiabolicalLiberty

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Wow I got the right pace at last.

I was out early this morning my usual time just before 5am. The weather was 38°C, windy and also sandy. This was the beginning of my second week after...

I was out early this morning my usual time just before 5am. The weather was 38°C...

azharalkindi

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

Novice

I still can't believe that I am running - well sort of and enjoying it! I have now completed wk2 run 1. Although the weight is slow to shift, I can see my...

I still can't believe that I am running - well sort of and enjoying it! I have n...

Inquirygirl

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Best run ever!

Hi everyone! I just got new running shoes and I wanted to try them out with an easy 1-mile run. After finishing that, I felt really good and decided to just...

Hi everyone! I just got new running shoes and I wanted to try them out with an ...

EmB24

Graduate•10 years ago

10 Replies

Hi, I have a swollen thighs and knees.Anyone knowx what it could be and how to get rid of it? Im slim and generally healthy.

Im fine when I wake up, but shortly after that my upper legs get puffy.I do exercise, drink water and eat healthy. Lower leg is absolutely fine. Thank you

Im fine when I wake up, but shortly after that my upper legs get puffy.I do exer...

marcela76

•10 years ago

4 Replies

W7R3 and first Parkrun

3rd time lucky to type this post so I won't attach the photo of myself looking very red in the face after my run and I will keep it brief! I ran a very slow...

3rd time lucky to type this post so I won't attach the photo of myself looking v...

PandaRunner

Graduate•10 years ago

33 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

Well, where do I start?

We really do run with our heads

W2R3 done and a runner might be peeping out from inside this cyclist!

Week 9 completed - GRADUATED :)

just finished week 5 day 3....

For those in need of some motivation...

iSmoothRun App info on walk today

Hi everyone. I am a true newbie. Week 1 day 1 today. How do I download playlists?

Where has the encouraging music gone ?

Foam Roller question

So far so good...

The Tortoise and the Hare

W7R2 disjointed but complete!

Just what I knee'd...

Garmin Stats!

I'm getting NO pain even when walking now - I think I'm making progress!!

Race for Life Gloucester

Parkrun under the sun

I've done it!

Finished!

Getting back on track again

what a waste of time!!!!

I'm a parkrunner!

Wk9r1, a new pair of trainers and lost in Vienna!

W2R3 - has it only been two weeks????

Wow I got the right pace at last.

Novice

Best run ever!

Hi, I have a swollen thighs and knees.Anyone knowx what it could be and how to get rid of it? Im slim and generally healthy.

W7R3 and first Parkrun

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