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training again

back into training now had three runs last week 4/8.5/14 and this morning all bar the 8.5 at 530 in the morning which means up 4.30 run then off to work...

back into training now had three runs last week 4/8.5/14 and this morning all ba...

moger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Blackpool HM race plan

I'm currently reading a training book by Joel Friel. Joel makes a point out of race plans, and suggests that rather than just being a vague idea or a hope,...

I'm currently reading a training book by Joel Friel. Joel makes a point out of r...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch 2 5k

I'm starting the couch 2 5k week 5 on Friday I'm looking forward to it and I've enjoyed the first 4 weeks. but I struggled with the cold weather this morning...

I'm starting the couch 2 5k week 5 on Friday I'm looking forward to it and I've ...

davidjmoore

•9 years ago

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Progress!

I don't really know if this is the right place to write this sort of thing - but I just wanted to get off my chest how much I ENJOY the podcast! I have just...

I don't really know if this is the right place to write this sort of thing - but...

J_M1453422p

Graduate•9 years ago

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A break from laura

After all my frustrations I decided to take a break from Laura yesterday. Monday is my day for 'run 1' but I couldn't get motivated, so I went out in the...

After all my frustrations I decided to take a break from Laura yesterday. Monday...

christop

•9 years ago

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Pls advice - should I consider it graduation run ? before the training complete?

Week 8 & run 2 What a start As soon as I wanted to start the podcast I got nasty surprise Somehow all the pod-cast were deleted So now what... I cant go...

Week 8 & run 2 What a start As soon as I wanted to start the podcast I got na...

Viraniparvez

Graduate•9 years ago

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Half way there!

Having had an enforced break due to bruised shins, and doing week three twice because I was concerned I wouldn't be able to manage a five minute run, I've just...

Having had an enforced break due to bruised shins, and doing week three twice be...

jmparkview

Graduate•9 years ago

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Holiday running

Just arrived in Mission Bay, San Diego. Been travelling in an RV for a week. Still running. Sunday: Caspers Wilderness Park, Orange County; Tuesday: Calico...

Just arrived in Mission Bay, San Diego. Been travelling in an RV for a week. S...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•9 years ago

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Facebook?

I'm wondering if anyone can help? I downloaded to NHS C25K app to my iphone and would really like to be able to put a little "Yeay Me!" Comment on my Facebook...

I'm wondering if anyone can help? I downloaded to NHS C25K app to my iphone and...

Marie70

Graduate•9 years ago

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What do you carry your stuff in?

I have an old bum bag that I usually use for dog walking that I keep my stuff in. My stuff is phone, car keys and most importantly my inhaler. I want...

I have an old bum bag that I usually use for dog walking that I keep my stuff in...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running socks

I have never thought about running socks. I have my proper good running shoes but do the socks REALLY make a difference?

I have never thought about running socks. I have my proper good running shoes bu...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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10k app recommendation

Hi - I intend to graduate tomorrow - what apps have you all used to train for a 10k please?

Hi - I intend to graduate tomorrow - what apps have you all used to train for a ...

TenaciousP42

Graduate•9 years ago

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New start

Completed Week 1, Day 1 today. Started once before but didn't see it through. I'm determined to keep going this time though!

Completed Week 1, Day 1 today. Started once before but didn't see it through. I'...

AndreaB20

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Wk5 run2

YES!!! I did it and again reasonably comfortably. A little more gremlins to battle with this time but just kept telling myself to relax. It was cold though I...

YES!!! I did it and again reasonably comfortably. A little more gremlins to batt...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 Day 1 - done !

Hi all, wk5 day 1 done tonight ... Had a little trouble when my ipod switched to wk5 day 3 almost half way through second run, so had brief stop to return to...

Hi all, wk5 day 1 done tonight ... Had a little trouble when my ipod switched to...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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For all us snails

For all of us on this forum who are slow runners, who will never be able to write a post extolling the speed of our 5K or the PR for our 10K, who will never...

For all of us on this forum who are slow runners, who will never be able to wri...

christian1

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Somedays... you just can't stop...

Had the opportunity to run in Bournemouth at the weekend on a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon. Decided to run on the beach footpath and was very pleased to get...

Had the opportunity to run in Bournemouth at the weekend on a lovely sunny Sunda...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Great 5k Run

Good evening folks I have not posted much since Graduation but I have still been running 3 times a week, sometimes 4 and I have just finished a nice 5k from my...

Good evening folks I have not posted much since Graduation but I have still been...

adidas1961

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R2 was a tough one

Yesterday's W7r2 was probably the toughest run so far. By Saturday evening I was still a bit stiff from w7r1, and I considered using an extra day to recover....

Yesterday's W7r2 was probably the toughest run so far. By Saturday evening I was...

Coddfish

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

First ever birthday run

Smashed w6 r3 today and it's my birthday...if anyone would've said I'd be looking forward to a 25 minute run on my birthday a few weeks ago I'd laugh em out...

Smashed w6 r3 today and it's my birthday...if anyone would've said I'd be lookin...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Week 6 Run 3 in the bag!

After a miserable first couple of runs in week 6, I crashed and burned ten minutes into run 3 on Saturday and walked a good 5/10 minutes in the middle....

After a miserable first couple of runs in week 6, I crashed and burned ten minut...

Originaltigger

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Zombies and running tights

Hello all, my first post for a while. Have been plugging away at my running, getting out when the twins allow. In the last couple of months I've discovered 2...

Hello all, my first post for a while. Have been plugging away at my running, ge...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Wk2R1 done. Yay.

I did it. All 6 x 90 second runs. Although the last two were more of a stagger than a run. But I did it. And in the rain - I was rather girly though and...

I did it. All 6 x 90 second runs. Although the last two were more of a stagger...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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UFO sighting last night! Well almost!!!!!! And 1 yr anniversary for George dog ! :)

After 10 days resting up my calf , last night i tried it out. Felt nervous as i drove to the seafront after a George walk which doubled up as warm up walk!...

After 10 days resting up my calf , last night i tried it out. Felt nervous as i ...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

36 Replies

W9R3.... Done at last!

After trying (not too hard) to complete my final run of the programme since October, I am So please to say I HAVE DONE IT! I was very slow, but hey, I'm...

After trying (not too hard) to complete my final run of the programme since Octo...

sidbetty

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

W9 Run3 Complete!

Well I've done it! Took it out on the road too. Ran along Ryde seafront last night. 15 mins one way 15 back. Loved every second looking over to portsmouth all...

Well I've done it! Took it out on the road too. Ran along Ryde seafront last ni...

mcnuggett

•9 years ago

16 Replies

FED UP

And its all 5korBust's fault. I was quite happy 'til I 'met' him. I've been cheerfully 'jogging' along in my own little world of c25k thinking this was...

And its all 5korBust's fault. I was quite happy 'til I 'met' him. I've been c...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

30 Replies

Mad March Movement Quest wk5 - Feel free to join (Jan 19- March 1)

Hi and welcome to the Mad March Movement quest week 5 I have realised the year is ticking on fast. I find it pretty amazing when you have a race how fast the...

Hi and welcome to the Mad March Movement quest week 5 I have realised the year i...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

37 Replies

Wk 4 Run 1

Woaw! That was a bit of a shock to the system! For the first time in the schedule I've jogged more than I've walked! I actually found it more of a mental...

Woaw! That was a bit of a shock to the system! For the first time in the sched...

Marie70

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Wk3 looms....

So I missed a week where I was ill and I re-did week 2. I was a little disheartened, but having done it this way I think, having lost a week, it was best this...

So I missed a week where I was ill and I re-did week 2. I was a little disheart...

WinchesterGirl

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2015

training again

Blackpool HM race plan

Couch 2 5k

Progress!

A break from laura

Pls advice - should I consider it graduation run ? before the training complete?

Half way there!

Holiday running

Facebook?

What do you carry your stuff in?

Running socks

10k app recommendation

New start

Wk5 run2

Week 5 Day 1 - done !

For all us snails

Somedays... you just can't stop...

Great 5k Run

W7R2 was a tough one

First ever birthday run

Week 6 Run 3 in the bag!

Zombies and running tights

Wk2R1 done. Yay.

UFO sighting last night! Well almost!!!!!! And 1 yr anniversary for George dog ! :)

W9R3.... Done at last!

W9 Run3 Complete!

FED UP

Mad March Movement Quest wk5 - Feel free to join (Jan 19- March 1)

Wk 4 Run 1

Wk3 looms....

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