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Pinto here - news from the stables.

Hmm, what to make of this AA creature? Asked Unstable Lad about AA. Unstable Lad admitted to not being very clever and said he'd ask Stable Lad over at the big...

Hmm, what to make of this AA creature? Asked Unstable Lad about AA. Unstable Lad...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run after holiday

Got back from a weeks holiday, did not have space for running shoes as I needed my walking sandals. Thought that I would give week 6 run 1 a try this evening,...

Got back from a weeks holiday, did not have space for running shoes as I needed ...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9. Run 3....Done.....OMG :-)

Wow, wow and bloody wow, I actually flippin did it! :-) I did our local parkrun as my last run (W9R3) and got a PB of 5k in 38 minutes which is 9 minutes...

Wow, wow and bloody wow, I actually flippin did it! :-) I did our local parkrun...

Dee60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Sometimes rest is all you need

I just really struggled last week with running, was determined to do 10km after four days rest. Went for a 20mile (flat) cycle ride yesterday. Woke up today to...

I just really struggled last week with running, was determined to do 10km after ...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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CORNISH HILLS!

With the smell of dung and silage in my nostrils, the sun warming my body and the freshest country air money can buy, SuperDan, clad in lycra tights went...

With the smell of dung and silage in my nostrils, the sun warming my body and th...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hold da bus

I'm on week 6 - how did that happen? I found R1 of W6 quite difficult this morning even with the intervals which is hard to fathom after running for 20 minutes...

I'm on week 6 - how did that happen? I found R1 of W6 quite difficult this morni...

SexyBexy

Graduate•10 years ago

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New 5k PB. Yay! :)

During one of my interval runs, I had managed to get my 5k time down to 27:09. That included fast running, but also some recovery run. So I suspected that I...

During one of my interval runs, I had managed to get my 5k time down to 27:09. T...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

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Leave Laura for a day or two??

Hi All, I've been lurking in the background for a few weeks and thought it was time to say hello. :-) I've struggled (like a lot of people) to go from couch...

Hi All, I've been lurking in the background for a few weeks and thought it was ...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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A medal for Aussie

This is for Aussie, who didn't get a medal yesterday, but deserves one in my book for being a good sport, and going to the race he couldn't take part in, and...

This is for Aussie, who didn't get a medal yesterday, but deserves one in my bo...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W5R1..it was just me & the road...

...oh...and Laura - she was there too! So, I took Bazza's and other advice, went for a good walk at the weekend, worked on the breathing and cadence,...

...oh...and Laura - she was there too! So, I took Bazza's and other advice, we...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have burst through 5k barrier!!!

Hi everyone.. I did my second run after graduation this morning.. Bloody dog decided NOT to follow me AGAIN - last Wednesday he ended up running home alone...

Hi everyone.. I did my second run after graduation this morning.. Bloody dog de...

petraj

Graduate•10 years ago

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Turn Back Time Quest wk1 -Feel free to join

Welcome to the Turn Back Time Quest. A description of what the quests are about is below. The reason for the name is here in England our clocks go back the...

Welcome to the Turn Back Time Quest. A description of what the quests are about ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Update on graduation badges

I have just had an email saying they are aware there is an issue with allocating graduation badges and it has been put under a high priority to sort it out....

I have just had an email saying they are aware there is an issue with allocating...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk 1 Run 2 in Shocking Pink

I did my first run on Friday, after a game of badminton. Not bad for an overweight 66 year old. I loved the run and felt great. Now for the next challenge....

I did my first run on Friday, after a game of badminton. Not bad for an overwei...

DownNotUp

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run

Been on this forum for about a week now, but my poor old music player was so old I couldn't download the first podcast! So when the new one arrived I had no...

Been on this forum for about a week now, but my poor old music player was so old...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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...and something went twang....

....yes I was doing the c25k plus Speed run yesterday and as I started the fourth interval something went twang in my right calf. So I stopped straight away...

....yes I was doing the c25k plus Speed run yesterday and as I started the fourt...

jwperks

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've just realised!!!!

-- that this morning, for the first time in my life -- I ran non-stop for ONE HOUR!!!!! A bit like the Holy Grail of C25k is 30 minutes and , for most of us,...

-- that this morning, for the first time in my life -- I ran non-stop for ONE HO...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jack Daniels - NO! - not the whiskey!

Jack Daniels - the running coach http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Daniels_(coach) I have gotten hold of his book "Daniel's Running Formula" - all 1452 pages...

Jack Daniels - the running coach http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Daniels_(coac...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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7K nonstop today

In my quest to run 10K non-stop by 27 October, I did 7K today . So this means I have around 6 weeks to get up to 10K. Using my breathing as my guide to run...

In my quest to run 10K non-stop by 27 October, I did 7K today . So this means I ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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On a scale of one to facepalm...

I am currently following the rundouble 5-10k programme, doing this training once a week not three and currently on three x 18-minute runs with a minute's walk...

I am currently following the rundouble 5-10k programme, doing this training once...

hose1975

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm Back

Having missed about 3 months having just finished W8R2 I am now able to run again. I had a Thigh injury that took me out for about a month and then had...

Having missed about 3 months having just finished W8R2 I am now able to run agai...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 completed

Gosh can't believe it, I am now running for lengths of times which a while ago was completely unfathomable, I remember the burning chest and wheezing of week 1...

Gosh can't believe it, I am now running for lengths of times which a while ago w...

inigma_

•10 years ago

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Chesterfield Half Marathon:Done

Not quite in the style I envisioned but I did it and I'm happy. Now for the excuses :-) My 12 week training plan (BUPA finishing with race day) went...

Not quite in the style I envisioned but I did it and I'm happy. Now for the exc...

AnnieW55

•10 years ago

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London Zoo 10K Stampede - A Spectator's View!

Evening all, Aussie reporting in after the London Zoo 10K that I couldn't run today... Firstly, thank you to ALL of you for your kind words to date and I...

Evening all, Aussie reporting in after the London Zoo 10K that I couldn't run to...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr

That's what Izzie normally says when she is busy tugging one of her 'tug-toys' with me. She loves doing it and shakes whatever it is with great gusto....BUT...

That's what Izzie normally says when she is busy tugging one of her 'tug-toys' w...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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week 4 run 1

when Laura advised i was going to run for 5 mins - twice - i wasn't sure at all...but i actually did find it easier than i expected. Actually not too worried...

when Laura advised i was going to run for 5 mins - twice - i wasn't sure at all....

tracey11

•10 years ago

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Acorn 5K Trail Run

Hi All :) Today was my first official trail run and I must say I really enjoyed it and not a pavement in sight :) Entries were limited to 250 but I think...

Hi All :) Today was my first official trail run and I must say I really enjoyed...

paul2014

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 - DONE!

Just completed week 4 day 3 and it was hard. Mainly struggled with my breathing - any tips to help me get better?

Just completed week 4 day 3 and it was hard. Mainly struggled with my breathing ...

MrsDx

•10 years ago

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5k big fun run - more medals!

I'm turning into Miles Yonder with my magpie like attraction to shiny medals! This was my first run since doing the GNR last week and it couldn't have been...

I'm turning into Miles Yonder with my magpie like attraction to shiny medals! Th...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•10 years ago

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5K AFTER A WEE COUGH (sorry, meant to say week off)

As we were setting off for Cornwall at noon, I arose from my bed with only one thing on my mind - my first run in a week. My knee had given me a bit of jip so...

As we were setting off for Cornwall at noon, I arose from my bed with only one t...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2014

Pinto here - news from the stables.

First run after holiday

Week 9. Run 3....Done.....OMG :-)

Sometimes rest is all you need

CORNISH HILLS!

Hold da bus

New 5k PB. Yay! :)

Leave Laura for a day or two??

A medal for Aussie

W5R1..it was just me & the road...

Have burst through 5k barrier!!!

Turn Back Time Quest wk1 -Feel free to join

Update on graduation badges

Wk 1 Run 2 in Shocking Pink

First run

...and something went twang....

I've just realised!!!!

Jack Daniels - NO! - not the whiskey!

7K nonstop today

On a scale of one to facepalm...

I'm Back

Week 6 run 2 completed

Chesterfield Half Marathon:Done

London Zoo 10K Stampede - A Spectator's View!

Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr

week 4 run 1

Acorn 5K Trail Run

Week 4 - DONE!

5k big fun run - more medals!

5K AFTER A WEE COUGH (sorry, meant to say week off)

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