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Week5 Run3

YAAAAY !!! Did it :D 20 mins nonstop , what a feeling you get when you do it :D That laura knows what she is talking about ! Normally go out about 9 on...

YAAAAY !!! Did it :D 20 mins nonstop , what a feeling you get when you do it :D ...

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•10 years ago

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A bit emotional

I'm in Zarautz, Northern Spain on my way home to UK. Last time I was here in May on my way home, I did week 2 and promptly got shin splints. Two weeks off...

I'm in Zarautz, Northern Spain on my way home to UK. Last time I was here in May...

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•10 years ago

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Recording runs/Pace

Just finished wk8r2. Went a different way and was enjoying the change until I turned about to head back and face a strong head wind all the way home, so when...

Just finished wk8r2. Went a different way and was enjoying the change until I t...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mojo returns!

I have been struggling so badly to run and making every excuse in the book not to bother. This is particularly shameful since the weather has been so...

I have been struggling so badly to run and making every excuse in the book not t...

scotsheather

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 - not covering much distance ?

Just done the 3 week 3 runs. Have put them all on Map my run and the week 3 runs cover less distance than week 2. Is this ok ?? Do I build up the distance...

Just done the 3 week 3 runs. Have put them all on Map my run and the week 3 runs...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh Mr Postman

... today you are really spoiling me! Came home to find all of this on my doormat plus a new kombucha scoby too, to replace my old one which died. And the...

... today you are really spoiling me! Came home to find all of this on my doorma...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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First 10K Race Tomorrow

It's my first proper (other than a 5K Race for Life) tomorrow and I'm pretty nervous! I'm actually less scared about the running itself than dealing with...

It's my first proper (other than a 5K Race for Life) tomorrow and I'm pretty ner...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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Pinto here - you'll never guess what!!!

I decided we should stop for a rest at the stables on our trip to see the mystic healers of the south. Also I felt it would be noble (I'm trying to achieve...

I decided we should stop for a rest at the stables on our trip to see the mystic...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3 - Tick - Done - Completed ... Woo hoo :-)

Well chuffed with myself.... I can officially confirm that completing W5R3 is more "mind" over "muscle". I took a nice slow pace (avg 9min/km) and just kept...

Well chuffed with myself.... I can officially confirm that completing W5R3 is mo...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Got to love a "short" and "slow" run

HM training is going well. I have been running 8K's 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks. My plan rewarded me with a comfortable 5K. ie just a gentle run. Oh,...

HM training is going well. I have been running 8K's 3 times a week for the past ...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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The MoJo is coming back...

Afternoon all... Aussie here... Well, a cheeky 5K this morning after the school run... and an admission... I walked... twice... :) Now - not because of my...

Afternoon all... Aussie here... Well, a cheeky 5K this morning after the schoo...

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•10 years ago

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W9R2 - oh so near...

After 10 and a half months of a nine week programme I am almost there. Despite knee injuries, back injuries, hip injuries and having to totally remodel my...

After 10 and a half months of a nine week programme I am almost there. Despite k...

EverTheOptimist

Graduate•10 years ago

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Going to be muddy tomorrow

Tomorrow I do my 2nd mud race. Did the 5km in March with DH, and tomorrow we do the 10km. For once, I really won't care whether it rains or not...

Tomorrow I do my 2nd mud race. Did the 5km in March with DH, and tomorrow we do ...

ZoomZoom

Graduate•10 years ago

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My my

I've cracked week 8! Can't believe this is me but amazingly it is. Still snail slow but who cares? Come on week 9 I'm coming to get you next. S B x

I've cracked week 8! Can't believe this is me but amazingly it is. Still snail s...

SexyBexy

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R3 - Done!!! Yeehhhh me!!

The title says it all. From the biggest self-doubter, non-believer, with the typical "I can't do it" type attitude - I've done it and it was actually fine....

The title says it all. From the biggest self-doubter, non-believer, with the ty...

Lorraine1108

•10 years ago

22 Replies

Members helpful links

Running clubs (Notbad) http://www.runengland.org http://www.jogscotland.org.uk Pace calculator (Ianodatruffe)...

Running clubs (Notbad) http://www.runengland.org http://www.jogscotland.org.uk ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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A new idea for a pinned post

We have lots of really interesting information that gets lost in the forum sometimes. I had a message from Notbad asking me to put some links up that had been...

We have lots of really interesting information that gets lost in the forum somet...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8 in the bag!

W8 completed this morning in lovely autumn sunshine with a slight breeze which kept me cool enough, had a bit of a hamstring twinge this week so I gave myself...

W8 completed this morning in lovely autumn sunshine with a slight breeze which k...

KarinB

Graduate•10 years ago

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Moan, Moan, whinge, whinge

Cold still has the better of me so not been running now since Monday. No running makes Mummytotwo a grumpy mummy! #tantrums :@

Cold still has the better of me so not been running now since Monday. No runnin...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Morning run

Nice run out this morning new asics top as it was cold and dark when i started warming up. Didn't need long sleeves by the end. 8.64k in 58 mins. Fairly...

Nice run out this morning new asics top as it was cold and dark when i started w...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running on hold.....boo hoo. Huge thanks for getting me this far.....fab forum friends!

No injuries so that's the good news. The next 2 months are a crucial time for my husband and me with our business, it's a bit like 'our harvest'. For that...

No injuries so that's the good news. The next 2 months are a crucial time for my...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 - tick :0)

Well after not such a good run on Tuesday, week 8 has ended on a high. Two of my Kms were sub 7 mins and I felt really good tonight. I am looking forward to...

Well after not such a good run on Tuesday, week 8 has ended on a high. Two of my...

runningknitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7D1

Wow, I did it! I had to stop just before half way to stretch my leg for a few seconds as it was doing that annoying tightening painful thing again (I did do...

Wow, I did it! I had to stop just before half way to stretch my leg for a few s...

sidbetty

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6 D3.....Apparently I'm a runner - who'd have thunk it

Thanks for the encouragement and support that the forum has given me. Not only on the reply's to my posts, but in reading your stories and how people have...

Thanks for the encouragement and support that the forum has given me. Not only o...

Judef

Graduate•10 years ago

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Done It !!

I ran for 5k this morning as per my Nike apps. It took me around 41 mins. I guess my legs need to be moved lot faster , but it is a great achievement. I...

I ran for 5k this morning as per my Nike apps. It took me around 41 mins. I gues...

wabra

•10 years ago

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My new shoes took me new places!

My birthday was yesterday and he "who would like to think he is in charge" was a complete star and bought me some shiny new Aasics, Fuji Gel trail shoes. Have...

My birthday was yesterday and he "who would like to think he is in charge" was a...

LadyP33

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Getting ready for 1st 10k race...in Paris!

I am about to run my very first race, the Odyssea in Paris and am very excited. I won't be targeting my initial goal of doing it in an hour as I am recovering...

I am about to run my very first race, the Odyssea in Paris and am very excited. ...

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8R3 WOW ! :)

Thursday is my usual 3rd run of the week so after dropping the other half at Tesco I headed for the local sustrans cyclepath on an old railway line that runs...

Thursday is my usual 3rd run of the week so after dropping the other half at Tes...

huffnpuffin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone else getting logged out all the time?

I've been noticing this for a few days now. I didn't log out from this morning but just now picked up my iPad and needed to log in again. This never happened...

I've been noticing this for a few days now. I didn't log out from this morning b...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Good charity shop running bargains! plus starring George the dog! :)

well, haven't i done well!? got a gilet type reflective karrimor sleevless jacket 2 weeks ago in the Samaritans shop and today a karrimor dayglow vest in the...

well, haven't i done well!? got a gilet type reflective karrimor sleevless jacke...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

Week5 Run3

A bit emotional

Recording runs/Pace

Mojo returns!

Week 3 - not covering much distance ?

Oh Mr Postman

First 10K Race Tomorrow

Pinto here - you'll never guess what!!!

W5R3 - Tick - Done - Completed ... Woo hoo :-)

Got to love a "short" and "slow" run

The MoJo is coming back...

W9R2 - oh so near...

Going to be muddy tomorrow

My my

W9R3 - Done!!! Yeehhhh me!!

Members helpful links

A new idea for a pinned post

W8 in the bag!

Moan, Moan, whinge, whinge

Morning run

Running on hold.....boo hoo. Huge thanks for getting me this far.....fab forum friends!

Week 8 - tick :0)

W7D1

W6 D3.....Apparently I'm a runner - who'd have thunk it

Done It !!

My new shoes took me new places!

Getting ready for 1st 10k race...in Paris!

W8R3 WOW ! :)

Anyone else getting logged out all the time?

Good charity shop running bargains! plus starring George the dog! :)

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