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I have inspired some new takers

I'm really so pleased that I just wanted to share with you guys. I've raved about this C25K with genuine enthusiasm - it really is the best thing ever. I can...

I'm really so pleased that I just wanted to share with you guys. I've raved ab...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stop press.....!

Two more for the Graduate gallery please!!! Despite a few wobbles on my part, and definite lack of confidence earlier on, I have finally completed C25K :) I am...

Two more for the Graduate gallery please!!! Despite a few wobbles on my part, an...

Amisnan

Graduate•10 years ago

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Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk (or the case of the disappearing Joiner)

It was the Joiners fault - he was telling me he belonged to a running club, Wednesday nights - 6.30pm. I went along - no joiner to be seen so I found the boss...

It was the Joiners fault - he was telling me he belonged to a running club, Wedn...

Runon

Graduate•10 years ago

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Joined a club

Joined a club and find it easier to run a beginner club up to 4 minutes now and did two and three quarters miles in 37 minutes little bit walking :)

Joined a club and find it easier to run a beginner club up to 4 minutes now and ...

sonic1

•10 years ago

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Take 2... wk 6 run 3, finally a runner

So on Monday morning I ran week 6 run 3, but gave up at 21.5 mins. So close yet so far. I was so disappointed! I blamed a hilly route, but according to run...

So on Monday morning I ran week 6 run 3, but gave up at 21.5 mins. So close yet ...

kfeedil

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back in the flow

Hi, I took a very short break just to get myself reacquainted with school life and now my schedule's become even more hectic. I'm trying to improve my running...

Hi, I took a very short break just to get myself reacquainted with school life a...

Urumi2709

Graduate•10 years ago

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How things change...

I'm off work this week and coincidentally it's my Birthday today (21 again) and on a day when I can choose to do pretty much anything I want, what do I choose?...

I'm off work this week and coincidentally it's my Birthday today (21 again) and ...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just signed up for Flying Colours Run! Who am I?!!!

Hubby came home today and just casually mentioned there was a 5k fun run near us on Sunday 5th October. "Really?" I say. Silence. "You could do that" he...

Hubby came home today and just casually mentioned there was a 5k fun run near us...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back on the wagon

Thanks everybody for your supportive words to my fallen off the wagon post from the other day. Being back in running order (ho ho ho), I decided today to...

Thanks everybody for your supportive words to my fallen off the wagon post from ...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

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iPhone Hell logging on

Hi folks Every time I get an email to read a post on HU on my iPhone, I have to log in EVERY BLO**Y TIME! It drives me nuts. It never remembers me and takes...

Hi folks Every time I get an email to read a post on HU on my iPhone, I have to...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another day, another run and a question

W7 R2 completed this morning. I treat every run with a little trepidation just putting one foot in front of the other for the allotted time. I'm getting...

W7 R2 completed this morning. I treat every run with a little trepidation just p...

SexyBexy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Rain!

I must say I've been so lucky not to run in rain for 7 weeks. Well last night it was raining, when usually I hide in the house I put on my running shoes and...

I must say I've been so lucky not to run in rain for 7 weeks. Well last night it...

BluebellRunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hard run at "Tuesday Nighters"

Hi all! :) I've tried to post this via OH's tablet but i get part way through try to alter something and wipe it! Its just too early maybe! so slightly...

Hi all! :) I've tried to post this via OH's tablet but i get part way through tr...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Time for new trainers

Its time for new running shoes, I'm getting lots of aches and pains, my question is, do you think I could buy kids running shoes to save a few pennies? I have...

Its time for new running shoes, I'm getting lots of aches and pains, my question...

laurav2166

Graduate•10 years ago

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My old suit and my new goal.

I have a really nice 3 piece suit - that I have worn once!! - on my wedding day 28 years ago. I put the jacket on today - and I am within two inches of being...

I have a really nice 3 piece suit - that I have worn once!! - on my wedding day ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8 postponed

Oh what a weekend and start of a week. My original plans were on Sunday to marshal at 10k race and afterwards do W8 R1 around the beautiful sandringham estate....

Oh what a weekend and start of a week. My original plans were on Sunday to marsh...

Belindauk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hated week 2 run 1

I felt amazing finishing week one. This morning I was planning on an early morning run before work but after another rubbish nights sleep I snoozed my alarm...

I felt amazing finishing week one. This morning I was planning on an early morni...

mamawitch

•10 years ago

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I believe that is progress !

Just looked back at my first 3k run and compared it to today's - 6 weeks apart and 5mins faster. I'll take that and party :) Couch to 5k rocks !!

Just looked back at my first 3k run and compared it to today's - 6 weeks apart a...

Ejbirdy

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R1 Done... Surprised me the most!

Well, after feeling a bit low about my last run of week 3 I wasn't too optimistic about starting week 4! I went out this evening and I completed it and yes it...

Well, after feeling a bit low about my last run of week 3 I wasn't too optimisti...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2

Well chuffed as I have just done run 2 of week 2 and I had a bad cold last week !

Well chuffed as I have just done run 2 of week 2 and I had a bad cold last week ...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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RUNNING SHOES RENEWAL

I bought my Brooks Adrenalines GTS shoes in January. They have served me well. Probably done around 500K in them - roughly (as I haven't added it all up)....

I bought my Brooks Adrenalines GTS shoes in January. They have served me well. P...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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help! I need a running bra that doesn't rub.

Any advice on a decent one that isn't too pricey? I've got a couple of USA Pro crop-top type bras from Sports Direct which were fine, but as I've increased my...

Any advice on a decent one that isn't too pricey? I've got a couple of USA Pro c...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•10 years ago

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Crappy run take THAT!

Yesterday I moaned about a less than stellar run. Probably felt a tiny itsy bitsy bit sorry for myself. Today I told myself "sod that, you just get out there...

Yesterday I moaned about a less than stellar run. Probably felt a tiny itsy bits...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

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OK, who can help

I hurt my foot / ankle three months ago, don't know how. It is still painful, Doctor is investigating why. I have been told off for walking too much, though...

I hurt my foot / ankle three months ago, don't know how. It is still painful, Do...

BeaniesMum

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Speed/pace

Hi folks, first-time-poster here :) I've nearly completed - just did run 9.2 today. I've always used Map My Run to check my pace and distance etc. I have been...

Hi folks, first-time-poster here :) I've nearly completed - just did run 9.2 tod...

softkitty

Graduate•10 years ago

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WALKING ON WATER!

Well good morning dear reader. It's bright, crisp, cool and sunny in London town and I'm just out of the shower, had brekky and managed to cut myself shaving...

Well good morning dear reader. It's bright, crisp, cool and sunny in London town...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8R1 what a difference a week makes...

Morning lovely runners :) Last Tuesday I had a really yucky run which knocked me physically and mentally. Thanks to the support and encouragement from you...

Morning lovely runners :) Last Tuesday I had a really yucky run which knocked m...

atomic

•10 years ago

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Running again - Wahey!!!! :-)

Isn't it great when all the aches and pains get better, and you get running again (albeit a lot slower, not going through shin splints again for anyone!!)....

Isn't it great when all the aches and pains get better, and you get running agai...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week4 R1

Good morning :D Run1 completed much to my amazement :D especially after the 1st 3 mins, boy that seemed like a step to far , maybe it was the 2 day break but...

Good morning :D Run1 completed much to my amazement :D especially after the 1st ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Graduates - why do you run?

It may sound like an overly simplistic question, but seriously. Why do you run? It was all so nice and easy when we were following the programme, wasn't it?...

It may sound like an overly simplistic question, but seriously. Why do you run? ...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

34 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2014

I have inspired some new takers

Stop press.....!

Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk (or the case of the disappearing Joiner)

Joined a club

Take 2... wk 6 run 3, finally a runner

Back in the flow

How things change...

Just signed up for Flying Colours Run! Who am I?!!!

Back on the wagon

iPhone Hell logging on

Another day, another run and a question

Rain!

Hard run at "Tuesday Nighters"

Time for new trainers

My old suit and my new goal.

W8 postponed

Hated week 2 run 1

I believe that is progress !

W4R1 Done... Surprised me the most!

Week 2

RUNNING SHOES RENEWAL

help! I need a running bra that doesn't rub.

Crappy run take THAT!

OK, who can help

Speed/pace

WALKING ON WATER!

W8R1 what a difference a week makes...

Running again - Wahey!!!! :-)

Week4 R1

Graduates - why do you run?

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