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Meet Dave.

I would like to introduce Dave. My new garmin gps training watch. After a little advice and reading on here, I thought I'd buy one for Xmas. But in my haste...

I would like to introduce Dave. My new garmin gps training watch. After a little...

Kurama

Graduate•10 years ago

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I have stalled... Advice please

I was doing so well, 5 weeks ago i got to week 2 run 3 and i fell down the bloody stairs. Luckily no break just sof tissue damage, my foot swelled up and it...

I was doing so well, 5 weeks ago i got to week 2 run 3 and i fell down the blood...

Bra_1977

Graduate•10 years ago

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December update - month of extremes

It's been a crazy running month, from the Canadian -22 Celsius, snow and ice, to +30 and unbearably humid in Costa Rica. I'm certainly in favour of the colder...

It's been a crazy running month, from the Canadian -22 Celsius, snow and ice, to...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nowhere near 5k!!!

Hi there...new to this forum. Will do week 9 run 3 in style on Christmas day to finish, but am such a slow runner that I have never run further than 2.3k even...

Hi there...new to this forum. Will do week 9 run 3 in style on Christmas day to ...

Heggers

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mojo ... missing ... on the way back, tho!

Hey, guys n gals. I've struggled to make 1 run a week these past couple of months and, as a result, it became harder to complete a 30 min run. So I decided to...

Hey, guys n gals. I've struggled to make 1 run a week these past couple of month...

LordOberon

Graduate•10 years ago

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On to week nine

Finished week eight today. Bloody hell. I don' t like running into the wind. It was like I was going in slow motion. Anyways, happy Xmas everyone and I hope...

Finished week eight today. Bloody hell. I don' t like running into the wind. It ...

meadsey

Graduate•10 years ago

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A taste of my own medicine!

After effectively telling ra220 to just get out there and run, I then had to give myself a kick up the bum! I really really didn't feel like it this morning,...

After effectively telling ra220 to just get out there and run, I then had to gi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Completed Couch to 5k!!!

Hi everyone! So on friday I did my last run of the 9 week plan!! I ran for 30 minutes without even stopping!! To say im proud of myself is an understatement!...

Hi everyone! So on friday I did my last run of the 9 week plan!! I ran for 30 m...

charlieb1793

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ok so I might believe you....

.... Just a tiny little bit. *goes off and scoffs a mince pie for breakfast* Managed to get a doctors appointment this morning about my cyst - I'll be...

.... Just a tiny little bit. *goes off and scoffs a mince pie for breakfast* ...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Starting out...week 2

Hi I am on week 2, feeling really positive. I do run very early hours because I felt a bit worried people would say something to me. Although I am sure my...

Hi I am on week 2, feeling really positive. I do run very early hours because I...

Sugarpink

•10 years ago

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Another run with Rico

Just felt the need to run walk again following yesterdays roast beef dinner. A very slow one today but Rico seems to have enjoyed it. Did a bit of fast cadence...

Just felt the need to run walk again following yesterdays roast beef dinner. A v...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Lacking motivation

Hello all, When you're feeling like you lack motivation, what helps you to get it back. This year, I completed C25K, ran a Race for Life in 30:43 and managed...

Hello all, When you're feeling like you lack motivation, what helps you to get ...

ra220

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st year runnerversay Quest wk3 - Feel free to join

Hi and welcome to the 1st Runnervesary quest wk3 A bit earlier this week as I have a manic day tomorrow Just wanted to wish you all a great Christmas and...

Hi and welcome to the 1st Runnervesary quest wk3 A bit earlier this week as I h...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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What happened?

I graduated, I was doing really well, then.... I stopped? Why? Now I'm having to start the program all over again, and am up to week 4 so far. I was shocked...

I graduated, I was doing really well, then.... I stopped? Why? Now I'm having t...

helcl

Graduate•10 years ago

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MUST be in a parallel universe...

A month ago today I had the ridiculous idea (encouraged by my triathlete daughter) to attempt C25K. I struggled with a friend to run at 60 second intervals...

A month ago today I had the ridiculous idea (encouraged by my triathlete daughte...

JenJan

•10 years ago

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Christmas parkrun

I know you have all been missing Ferd. I did three runs last week woohoo. Coughing like crazy though it's even waking me up at night now and I have a cyst...

I know you have all been missing Ferd. I did three runs last week woohoo. Cou...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Santa parkrun! :)

it was our Santa parkrun yesterday! I got a Santa dress on ebay as i thought it would be more comfy to run in , and i was right! :) no chaffed legs for me!...

it was our Santa parkrun yesterday! I got a Santa dress on ebay as i thought it...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Pudding caught....

but not by me. lol I did it!! my main aim was to run all the way and I did. I was very nervous last night and didn't sleep well worrying about it all. But it...

but not by me. lol I did it!! my main aim was to run all the way and I did. I wa...

suel18

Graduate•10 years ago

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long run

Nice slow run today through the town and out to coton and back into town for the finish 13.22 miles and ten min cooldown run home so already for my race next...

Nice slow run today through the town and out to coton and back into town for the...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Only 4 left to go!

Great run today and thanks for the words of encouragement after my not so brilliant experience last time. Pretty much did the same route but decided on...

Great run today and thanks for the words of encouragement after my not so brilli...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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What do you carry when you run?

Hello all - thought I would introduce myself, having just finished Week 1, and (slightly nervously!) looking forward to Week 2. I downloaded the podcasts to...

Hello all - thought I would introduce myself, having just finished Week 1, and (...

lynne7

Graduate•10 years ago

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Left Laura and found Boldmere Bullets

Walking down a local high street yesterday morning, after the final WeightWatchers meeting for the year, I spotted a bright orange poster advertising a C25K...

Walking down a local high street yesterday morning, after the final WeightWatche...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Still off...

I did try to run ... despite doc saying no - guess what? He was right... :( So patience, yoga, pool and long walks for me at the moment . One thing struck me...

I did try to run ... despite doc saying no - guess what? He was right... :( So p...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 3 complete. Wow

If someone had told me back in September when I started this program how much I would enjoy running, I would have thought they were crazy. But I have 3 runs...

If someone had told me back in September when I started this program how much I ...

snickers1978

Graduate•10 years ago

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Waiting for daylight!

Yesterday I planned to do the week 8 Run 3 but I normally run afternoons. Never thought I'd live to see the day I was up and dressed in running stuff and...

Yesterday I planned to do the week 8 Run 3 but I normally run afternoons. Never ...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run with Rico

Short run today as on taxi duty. Got up and ran with Rico when he wanted to sniff I walked when he caught up I ran. Interesting interval technique but I...

Short run today as on taxi duty. Got up and ran with Rico when he wanted to snif...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Dream Achieved!!

Went out for a run yesterday after my little one's birthday party and decided to do a long slow run. Ran through some stunning country side and the sunset was...

Went out for a run yesterday after my little one's birthday party and decided to...

1968u

Graduate•10 years ago

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Not brilliant but ...

1st run after a 2 week break. I supposed to be relaxing in Egyptian sunshine with some sightseeing but ended up with laryngitis, chest infection & cough....

1st run after a 2 week break. I supposed to be relaxing in Egyptian sunshine wit...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•10 years ago

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Best running Music to increase pace?

Having graduated this week went for first run without Laura. My pace has always been slow so tried music to help. The not very aptly named Ramones' "I wanna...

Having graduated this week went for first run without Laura. My pace has always ...

jzane

Graduate•10 years ago

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Cleaning ones running shoes?

Ok, so I know I am not the only one taking 'mud baths' at the moment. (At least I didn't do a face plant!) :) Anyone know how to clean really muddy trainers?...

Ok, so I know I am not the only one taking 'mud baths' at the moment. (At least ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2014

Meet Dave.

I have stalled... Advice please

December update - month of extremes

Nowhere near 5k!!!

Mojo ... missing ... on the way back, tho!

On to week nine

A taste of my own medicine!

Completed Couch to 5k!!!

Ok so I might believe you....

Starting out...week 2

Another run with Rico

Lacking motivation

1st year runnerversay Quest wk3 - Feel free to join

What happened?

MUST be in a parallel universe...

Christmas parkrun

Santa parkrun! :)

Pudding caught....

long run

Only 4 left to go!

What do you carry when you run?

Left Laura and found Boldmere Bullets

Still off...

Week 8 run 3 complete. Wow

Waiting for daylight!

Run with Rico

Dream Achieved!!

Not brilliant but ...

Best running Music to increase pace?

Cleaning ones running shoes?

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