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Running Tights :D

Having been inspired by Rob's posts to buy a pair of running tights, I have finally actually used them :) I bought them back in November, but up until now it...

Having been inspired by Rob's posts to buy a pair of running tights, I have fina...

Zev1963

Graduate•10 years ago

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2015 goals.....

I started C25K in May 2014 just a few days before my 57th birthday. I was shamed into leaving the couch by my two daughters. I was not overly happy at first...

I started C25K in May 2014 just a few days before my 57th birthday. I was shamed...

Janglyshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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Happy New Year everyone!

Hi all. Well the Christmas pud and chocs have taken their toll. Added to the lack of running for almost two months due to holidays and a dodgy knee things are...

Hi all. Well the Christmas pud and chocs have taken their toll. Added to the lac...

BethC

Graduate•10 years ago

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Holiday graduate

Well done all you Christmas graduates- me too! Please may I have my badge!

Airhare75

Graduate•10 years ago

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Which is right?

Firstly Happy New Year to you all - hope everyone had a great festive period. One of my gifts was a rather lovely Lady Garmin :-). She's had 2 outings so far,...

Firstly Happy New Year to you all - hope everyone had a great festive period. O...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

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A Runner's Prayer For 2015

To the running gods wherever you may be Listen up and hear my plea I want to run steadfast and sure I've got the bug and there is no cure. Give me strength...

To the running gods wherever you may be Listen up and hear my plea I want to run...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Chariots of Fireish!

Have just watched Chariots of Fireish - time to phone Nanna, dust off the trolley and check for sequins on the ocarina!

Have just watched Chariots of Fireish - time to phone Nanna, dust off the trolle...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5, Run 1

After another delay because of illness, I finally started Week 5 this morning. A bit chilly but gloriously sunny down here on the Surrey/Sussex border, so...

After another delay because of illness, I finally started Week 5 this morning. A...

5kOrBust

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay - am now a graduate !! :-)

Just back from my graduation run ! 30 mins round the village in bright sunshine. It has only taken me 4 months to complete a 9 week programme !! (allowing for...

Just back from my graduation run ! 30 mins round the village in bright sunshine....

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Happy New 5k PB to start the year..!

...got a 34 min 18 sec 5k today! Yay!! Over 2 mins less than my last one, last weekend! The absence of ice meant that I could run in parts that haven't been...

...got a 34 min 18 sec 5k today! Yay!! Over 2 mins less than my last one, last w...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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A Chocolate Orange

...was my reward for completing week 2 (well, 3 segments, before the rest was inhaled by a 13 year old), along with an afternoon showing of Harry Potter and...

...was my reward for completing week 2 (well, 3 segments, before the rest was in...

AllieG

Graduate•10 years ago

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Galloway Inspired Run Walk

Run for 2 mins walk for 1 minute. Gets you to distance with lower impact on your body and first impression is it seems to work. Took Rico with me which gave...

Run for 2 mins walk for 1 minute. Gets you to distance with lower impact on your...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 at last

Finally after attempting W9 R3 I the cold snap we had and stopping after 10 mins (did not realise you could use a snood or buff), finally did the last run last...

Finally after attempting W9 R3 I the cold snap we had and stopping after 10 mins...

charliesdad

Graduate•10 years ago

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Not sure what to do

I got to week 7 and was told to stop for running for 8 weeks as there was a problem with my hip was unstable said I can run now but do I start from week 1...

I got to week 7 and was told to stop for running for 8 weeks as there was a prob...

Ballanty

Graduate•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K challenge.

Hello, I'm new to this, don't have any running experience. I have a beautiful 8 month old daughter but sadly you can still see pregnancy (and Christmas!) on...

Hello, I'm new to this, don't have any running experience. I have a beautiful 8 ...

aprilbush

•10 years ago

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Happy New Year - Resolution Run update

Happy New Year folks! It was a lovely night last night for my second-ever 5 k race. The temperature was hovering around zero and the crowds were riled up for...

Happy New Year folks! It was a lovely night last night for my second-ever 5 k r...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just when I thought it can't get any harder, it got even hotter!

no wonder my mojo is hiding in the freezer!

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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here we go again

Yeay I got my running shoes back on this morning, after a break of 9 months. Lazy, bored of running, no time, etc etc, you name it I made it an excuse! I've...

Yeay I got my running shoes back on this morning, after a break of 9 months. Laz...

Yeshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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HEALED? ALREADY?

Hello Dear Running Folk, Some of you may know that I hurt my right calf a couple of days ago. One delicious contributor said that I may have torn my...

Hello Dear Running Folk, Some of you may know that I hurt my right calf a coupl...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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New years day finish line

Well I finished Week 9 Run 3 as planned on New Years Day. A little over 5k in 30 minutes which is encouraging. But I do have long legs so a natural advantage...

Well I finished Week 9 Run 3 as planned on New Years Day. A little over 5k in 3...

linford

Graduate•10 years ago

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SNOW

So there we were Boxing Day vising the In laws as you do, phone app said there might be snow, phone app had warnings there might be snow. Tv news said snow so...

So there we were Boxing Day vising the In laws as you do, phone app said there m...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hurricane......well it felt like it....

So with only my eyes showing (and they have glasses covering them)Laura and I(good grammar) set off...my last words to my OH being I may be some time....was...

So with only my eyes showing (and they have glasses covering them)Laura and I(go...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Day one

Just done my first run of couch potato. Bring it on!

Eliza79

•10 years ago

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janda does a double Parkrun NYD

Happy New Year everyone! Double Parkrun done today despite late night (a modest 1.30am bedtime) and early start thanks to the granddaughters 7.00am 'alarm'....

Happy New Year everyone! Double Parkrun done today despite late night (a modest...

janda

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 2015 run

Went out with my hubby this morning and we did 7.06 miles in 1:08:15. Really chuffed as it was wet, windy and felt very hard. We went down Watery Lane which...

Went out with my hubby this morning and we did 7.06 miles in 1:08:15. Really chu...

sue2403sue

Graduate•10 years ago

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New Year parkrun

Email received already "Kingsbury Water parkrun results for event #75. Your time was 00:40:21. Congratulations on completing your 3rd parkrun and your 3rd at...

Email received already "Kingsbury Water parkrun results for event #75. Your tim...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Happy New Year! Santa got me a treadmill ...

So no more excuses for not keeping up with the programme! I've been blaming the weather for my lack of progress over the past few weeks, but no longer!!! Back...

So no more excuses for not keeping up with the programme! I've been blaming the ...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•10 years ago

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Foam roller bargain alert !

Hello runners, Happy New Year to you all ! Aldi special buys tomorrow includes foam rollers amongst other things - worth a look...

Hello runners, Happy New Year to you all ! Aldi special buys tomorrow includes f...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone listen to Radio 5 this morning?

Phone in was around lifestyle change/resolutions. A lady rang for advice about starting to run with health problems. Lifestyle coach started off ok advising...

Phone in was around lifestyle change/resolutions. A lady rang for advice about s...

ancientrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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HNY 2 C25K

Just wanted to say above! I find this forum and you guys so supportive and I look forward to a running healthy 2015 for us all.....No injuries, PBs galore and...

Just wanted to say above! I find this forum and you guys so supportive and I loo...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

Running Tights :D

2015 goals.....

Happy New Year everyone!

Holiday graduate

Which is right?

A Runner's Prayer For 2015

Chariots of Fireish!

Week 5, Run 1

Yay - am now a graduate !! :-)

Happy New 5k PB to start the year..!

A Chocolate Orange

Galloway Inspired Run Walk

Week 9 Run 3 at last

Not sure what to do

Couch to 5K challenge.

Happy New Year - Resolution Run update

Just when I thought it can't get any harder, it got even hotter!

here we go again

HEALED? ALREADY?

New years day finish line

SNOW

Hurricane......well it felt like it....

Day one

janda does a double Parkrun NYD

First 2015 run

New Year parkrun

Happy New Year! Santa got me a treadmill ...

Foam roller bargain alert !

Anyone listen to Radio 5 this morning?

HNY 2 C25K

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