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Goodbye Laura

I have been meaning to post for a few weeks now but bizarrely running got in the way! I wanted to share with you all my thoughts and feelings as I approached...

I have been meaning to post for a few weeks now but bizarrely running got in the...

brianhipkin

Graduate•10 years ago

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ate expired caviar :(

Unfortunately, didn't know my caviar (Abba Seafood, cheap quality found at IKEA) is expired and ate a tea spoon with my meal, and I feel a little bit...

Unfortunately, didn't know my caviar (Abba Seafood, cheap quality found at IKEA)...

zeidan

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3!

Done! After all the fear and losing my headphones and getting delayed it's now done! I swear I through my arms up when she told me I was finished. The slowest...

Done! After all the fear and losing my headphones and getting delayed it's now d...

ada_s

•10 years ago

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I'd like to pick your brains.......

........those that live in SW London anyway. I want to run the Tamsin trail in Richmond Park. Lots of questions coming up....... Where can I park? Preferably...

........those that live in SW London anyway. I want to run the Tamsin trail in R...

Beads

Graduate•10 years ago

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What to get a runner for Xmas

Some good ideas on https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/2014/11/10-best-healthy-holiday-gifts-for-runners/?utm_source=MFP&utm_medium=Facebook Especially like the one...

Some good ideas on https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/2014/11/10-best-healthy-holiday...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Travel workout advice

I'm in need of some advice from my fellow runners. I'm heading to Costa Rica for a couple of weeks vacation. I'm packing my running stuff, but from what I...

I'm in need of some advice from my fellow runners. I'm heading to Costa Rica fo...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Laura says I'm a runner :)

Just did my first ever 25 min run and it was fab. Week 6 Run 3. Started slow and steady just to save some energy and sped right up at the end. Average pace...

Just did my first ever 25 min run and it was fab. Week 6 Run 3. Started slow and...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Race Prep- Part 2

I have been watching the forecast very closely, maybe even being obsessive about it! Worried about the heat. Today when i checked Saturday's forecast i was so...

I have been watching the forecast very closely, maybe even being obsessive about...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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Race Prep - Part 1

Thank you everyone's support over the last days - i haven't had a good running week but i went out Wednesday night a 8:40 (race time) and managed 6km. I have...

Thank you everyone's support over the last days - i haven't had a good running w...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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Who'd have thought.....the powers of an ear warmer!!!

First run with said apparel & possibly my best run -can the two be connected.......?????

First run with said apparel & possibly my best run -can the two be connected.......

SumoSue

Graduate•10 years ago

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Doctor really upset me

So, I've hurt my knee. Last Saturday I did my usual 30 mins and afterwards I was very silly and put my foot upon a fence and stretched. Soon as I got home the...

So, I've hurt my knee. Last Saturday I did my usual 30 mins and afterwards I was...

NickyUk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Music question

I have almost finished C25K, having just done W8, run 1 and I finally feel like a bit of a runner! I am now looking for advice re music. I am looking for some...

I have almost finished C25K, having just done W8, run 1 and I finally feel like ...

Lizziejj

Graduate•10 years ago

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Born to be wild Quest - The final - new quest starting Monday.

Please feel free to add your thoughts on how the Born to be Wild Quest has been for you personally. If you would like add your furthest distance so I can add...

Please feel free to add your thoughts on how the Born to be Wild Quest has been ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run 2 week 1

phew didn't realise I was so out of touch with my abilities. Run 2 was miserable. Run 1 was okay though. Only positive is that by end of run 2 i had figured a...

phew didn't realise I was so out of touch with my abilities. Run 2 was miserable...

manolin

•10 years ago

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First run in 8 weeks.....ouch

Finally got my runners on after missing 8 weeks due to work/life commitments. I did a'free' run where I just ran until I got tired and it ended up being 2.5k...

Finally got my runners on after missing 8 weeks due to work/life commitments. I ...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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I only manage to cover 3K in 30 minutes

Hi guys, I "graduated" few weeks ago - I did my week 9 run 3 back then. Out of curiosity while running I turn on another app, which measures the distance I...

Hi guys, I "graduated" few weeks ago - I did my week 9 run 3 back then. Out of c...

vbl247

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bad Cow

Well, this mad cow has been a bit of a silly cow and entered the Mad Cow 10k race. It's not till August so hopefully I will have enough time to reach that...

Well, this mad cow has been a bit of a silly cow and entered the Mad Cow 10k rac...

Jo55

Graduate•10 years ago

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Question of food/nutrition

This is a question for the long distance runners amongst us...I've seen some Garmin type stats from some of the longer distance runners, saying they have burnt...

This is a question for the long distance runners amongst us...I've seen some Gar...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Short and Sweet :-)

As Runkeeper decided to come with me tonight :D but refuses to connect via the old interweb hmmm Anyway 5K in 33.20mins :-) life in this old dog yet and...

As Runkeeper decided to come with me tonight :D but refuses to connect via the o...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Pavement Pounding

Work, Work, Work. Read some posts - that sounds like fun let's go pound the pavements. I blame you lot. Oh no it's dark, it's cold, it's wet and my armband has...

Work, Work, Work. Read some posts - that sounds like fun let's go pound the pave...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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My mojo is back :-) w8r2

Just completed week8r2. All of week 7 and the firsts run of w8 was so tough for me! Mental block I think but today was- date I say it a breeze!!! God knows...

Just completed week8r2. All of week 7 and the firsts run of w8 was so tough for ...

Prettys073

Graduate•10 years ago

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OK, I've done it!

Completed the programme, done week 9 day 3! I claim my badge, because I paid for it in sweat! Yippeee!

Completed the programme, done week 9 day 3! I claim my badge, because I paid ...

JohnBlake

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2

Hi all, Well I have just come back from W5R2 and what a strange one! Didn't start out so well because even before getting ready I had psyched myself out after...

Hi all, Well I have just come back from W5R2 and what a strange one! Didn't sta...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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week 6, puf, puf, poorray!

Phew! Finished with week 6 with gratitude! This was the run with 8 minutes in the middle! Mon I did 31.10 min, Wed 31 min and today Thursday 33.10 min with...

Phew! Finished with week 6 with gratitude! This was the run with 8 minutes in th...

helingmic

•10 years ago

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I only went an' blooming did it!...

Wahooooo! I was DREADING the first run on week 3. Imagining ALL sorts of mishaps...asthma attack, heart attack (I'm dramatic, what can I tell ya?!), ankle...

Wahooooo! I was DREADING the first run on week 3. Imagining ALL sorts of misha...

JenJan

•10 years ago

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Started Week 7

It felt very hard this morning but managed to keep going so was a happy runner at the end :) Think it was my own fault. I've been off work this week so have...

It felt very hard this morning but managed to keep going so was a happy runner a...

S_J_B

Graduate•10 years ago

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The dreaded W5R3 done!

I did it! I ran for 20 mins!! Woke up at my usual early hour feeling the start of the cold that started yesterday niggling away. Muzzy headed I had my usual...

I did it! I ran for 20 mins!! Woke up at my usual early hour feeling the start ...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back on the wagon!

So I completed couch to 5k a couple of years ago, I loved it, and it helped me to lose weight and tone up. Then life happened, obvs, and I have gained back...

So I completed couch to 5k a couple of years ago, I loved it, and it helped me t...

Bridger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Made it up the BIG hill - a "gradual"improvement!!! (sorry for that!):)

This weeks going better- have got a bit of resolve and OOMPH back ! :) after my run/walk with George dog on tues, got up early today and got dropped off on...

This weeks going better- have got a bit of resolve and OOMPH back ! :) after my ...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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It really is for everybody

I DO want to run here - it's probably a bit hot now for me -- but DEFINITELY next winter!!! http://goo.gl/zts5Pv It ( running) IS for everybody - watch...

I DO want to run here - it's probably a bit hot now for me -- but DEFINITELY nex...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2014

Goodbye Laura

ate expired caviar :(

Week 5 Run 3!

I'd like to pick your brains.......

What to get a runner for Xmas

Travel workout advice

Laura says I'm a runner :)

Race Prep- Part 2

Race Prep - Part 1

Who'd have thought.....the powers of an ear warmer!!!

Doctor really upset me

Music question

Born to be wild Quest - The final - new quest starting Monday.

Run 2 week 1

First run in 8 weeks.....ouch

I only manage to cover 3K in 30 minutes

Bad Cow

Question of food/nutrition

Short and Sweet :-)

Pavement Pounding

My mojo is back :-) w8r2

OK, I've done it!

W5R2

week 6, puf, puf, poorray!

I only went an' blooming did it!...

Started Week 7

The dreaded W5R3 done!

Back on the wagon!

Made it up the BIG hill - a "gradual"improvement!!! (sorry for that!):)

It really is for everybody

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