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Week 2 Run 3 done - finally!

Hey all So I finally completed week 2 this morning, I had planned to have completed week 3 by now but a nasty case of Shingles got in the way. I am starting...

Hey all So I finally completed week 2 this morning, I had planned to have compl...

BlueMonkey

•10 years ago

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Getting back to it! Hurrah!

Having been ill with a chest infection and general lurgy I had not been able to run for nearly five weeks. For the last two I have been doing 30 min sessions 3...

Having been ill with a chest infection and general lurgy I had not been able to ...

Hennypenny1010

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bonkers for a Bank Holiday Quest week 6 - feel free to join.

Welcome to week 6 of the Bonkers for a Bank Holiday Quest. Hello and welcome to the last week of our little Quest. I can't believe another six weeks has gone...

Welcome to week 6 of the Bonkers for a Bank Holiday Quest. Hello and welcome to...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where to start again?? :-(

Morning all. Four weeks ago I completed W8R2 then the school holidays got in the way. Haven't run since and kicking myself for deciding a longer lie was more...

Morning all. Four weeks ago I completed W8R2 then the school holidays got in th...

madcow_lala

•10 years ago

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Graduated-now what?

So I did my final C25K run on Friday and then ran for 30 minutes last night. I liked the sense of achivement that the program gave me, but I know that I don't...

So I did my final C25K run on Friday and then ran for 30 minutes last night. I l...

Twolilos

•10 years ago

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10k in September Panicking!

Hi I ran the Preston 10K last year and finished in just under 54mins which I wasx very pleased with :) However, since the winter and time constraints mean I...

Hi I ran the Preston 10K last year and finished in just under 54mins which I was...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Help! How to stress-bust when you can't run?

I posted about my ridiculous self-inflicted hip injury last week (moral of story: 27 is too old to run up the down escalator. Don't even try.), but a week...

I posted about my ridiculous self-inflicted hip injury last week (moral of story...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•10 years ago

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I think I've completed the Dozz-ville challenge but I'm definately discombobulated!

I've done the swimming bit, gently. I've done the cycling bit, gently but the running bit was really run/walk with more walking than running! I'm afraid my...

I've done the swimming bit, gently. I've done the cycling bit, gently but the ru...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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OOH! for me, that's a LOOONG way!

This morning I completed my last long run before I do my big 14K funrun on 10 August - it was 15 ks - and included 3 big hills. I actually signed up for this...

This morning I completed my last long run before I do my big 14K funrun on 10 Au...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 !!!

Just completed r1. I know a lot of people have said it already but that was tough! Got through it but my legs felt so heavy all the way! Not looking forward to...

Just completed r1. I know a lot of people have said it already but that was toug...

Paraloopy

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Random Insertions

Yesterday I had cause to write thank you notes to several people on here who replied to a post of mine. However, some of these got inserted under the wrong...

Yesterday I had cause to write thank you notes to several people on here who rep...

Pugwash

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit.

I know some of you are still working hard on the The Dozz-ville Challenge Award For The Discombulated; we are all proud of your successes. For those of you not...

I know some of you are still working hard on the The Dozz-ville Challenge Award ...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

27 Replies

A drop in the running ocean

Hello you lovely runners, Having seen all your posts on here over the last couple of days and having watched the Marathon this morning I'm very very aware...

Hello you lovely runners, Having seen all your posts on here over the last coup...

emkeenan

Graduate•10 years ago

22 Replies

This evening was hello w9.

And so it begins w9, underway had a great run really enjoyed it. New running shorts and vest (courtesy of the girlfriend) made a real differance :-) two more...

And so it begins w9, underway had a great run really enjoyed it. New running sho...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduate running

Well I have done two runs since graduation. I am loving it! I did a speed type one first and ran a km as fast as I could and then another km. Then today I did...

Well I have done two runs since graduation. I am loving it! I did a speed type o...

loubee33

Graduate•10 years ago

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60week -10K training programme

I think I have found what I have been looking for!!!! -and that is, an answer to the age old C25K graduate question -- "What do I do now" ?? I do NEED a...

I think I have found what I have been looking for!!!! -and that is, an answer t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Distance

About 3wk ago I do a 6.5 k run , not done any other longer runs since only 5ks . My question is can my next long run be 7k if I have Only been doing 5ks for...

About 3wk ago I do a 6.5 k run , not done any other longer runs since only 5ks ....

Rockette

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Marathon land - 2018

I didn't get to watch the Commonwealth Games marathon yesterday -- went on a picnic with Rellies. Does anybody know if a recording is available anywhere on the...

I didn't get to watch the Commonwealth Games marathon yesterday -- went on a pic...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun :)

I hadn't run for nearly a week and was in need of serious inspiration! Was up to w8r2 but I thought Parkrun would give me the kick I needed - it did and I...

I hadn't run for nearly a week and was in need of serious inspiration! Was up to...

Frenah

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

running with Alice

Finally a lovely cool morning and I can get in a decent run. so looking forward to it, Mojo back again. So up I get at 7 am, BUT so does Alice, my hyper 4 year...

Finally a lovely cool morning and I can get in a decent run. so looking forward ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Day 1.

Everyone sounds so experienced in running. Will I ever get to that? I've done the week 1 run today. Amazed I completed it. Did it indoors on a trampet so...

Everyone sounds so experienced in running. Will I ever get to that? I've done t...

morty14

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Dare I sign up?

http://hamptoncourthalf.com/ I blame Miles_Yonder... :) I've also signed up for the Autumn 10K already... oh dear... :)

http://hamptoncourthalf.com/ I blame Miles_Yonder... :) I've also signed up fo...

Hidden

•10 years ago

19 Replies

Blood sugar crash!

Attempted week 9 run 2 today. I don't usually run in the morning but did today as it's been so hot. I thought I'd try. Others seem to have luck with it. I...

Attempted week 9 run 2 today. I don't usually run in the morning but did today a...

JimHarris

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

Muggle?

Can someone tell me what a muggle is?

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Carrier bags are not aerodynamic well that's my excuse

I have not run for about one and half weeks due to voluntary work commitments and chores' to do in the garden. So this morning started overcast so less heat so...

I have not run for about one and half weeks due to voluntary work commitments an...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

THANK YOU for your support

So, my last run before this morning had me scared because I couldn't catch my breath. I'm happy to say that I did 20 minutes without a break :). Can't...

So, my last run before this morning had me scared because I couldn't catch my br...

EZFits

Graduate•10 years ago

6 Replies

Poppy

This is Poppy. Have dedicated my run this morning to her. RIP little one.

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sad run

Woke up early this morning and discovered the tiny kitten I was fostering had died during the night. So upset but decided the best thing was to go for a run...

Woke up early this morning and discovered the tiny kitten I was fostering had di...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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running in the heat

due to shift work more often than not i am running at lunch time , just done w8 r3 in 24 degrees and full sun. other than dehydration which i appear to have...

due to shift work more often than not i am running at lunch time , just done w8 ...

spud-i-am

•10 years ago

6 Replies

is it safe to run on a road?

You know that roads have a very hard surface, is it fine to run there for a beginner?

You know that roads have a very hard surface, is it fine to run there for a begi...

segmentationfaulter

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2014

Week 2 Run 3 done - finally!

Getting back to it! Hurrah!

Bonkers for a Bank Holiday Quest week 6 - feel free to join.

Where to start again?? :-(

Graduated-now what?

10k in September Panicking!

Help! How to stress-bust when you can't run?

I think I've completed the Dozz-ville challenge but I'm definately discombobulated!

OOH! for me, that's a LOOONG way!

Week 6 !!!

Random Insertions

Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit.

A drop in the running ocean

This evening was hello w9.

Graduate running

60week -10K training programme

Distance

Marathon land - 2018

Parkrun :)

running with Alice

Day 1.

Dare I sign up?

Blood sugar crash!

Muggle?

Carrier bags are not aerodynamic well that's my excuse

THANK YOU for your support

Poppy

Sad run

running in the heat

is it safe to run on a road?

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