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Week 5 run 3

Yay, 20 minutes done. So proud of myself xxx

Emzylou104

Graduate•9 years ago

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running tech

I've worked in computers for 35+ years, but I'm a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to gadgets. I have an iPhone with strava, but I haven't been able to get it...

I've worked in computers for 35+ years, but I'm a bit of a dinosaur when it come...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 Run 2 completed!

Oh yeah, oh yeah!!

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running group

Now I'm post 5k I thought I'd mix it up a little bit and try to think about tackling my fear of running in front of people so I joined the lovely beginners...

Now I'm post 5k I thought I'd mix it up a little bit and try to think about tack...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lincoln Parkrun

Has anyone done Parkrun in Lincoln? If so, what's the course like? I'll get to the point, is it hilly?! I'm visiting in a couple of weeks and want to mentally...

Has anyone done Parkrun in Lincoln? If so, what's the course like? I'll get to t...

Joh2020

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 is done!

W6R3 was the easiest one among the whole week. Running for 25 minutes without slowing down to a walk is surprisingly easier than interval running. I'm puzzled...

W6R3 was the easiest one among the whole week. Running for 25 minutes without sl...

dmitry-kazan

•9 years ago

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does it count?

Hello all Does it still count if you are jogging and walkers are keeping up with you? If it does......... then I have just completed my first ever 30 minute...

Hello all Does it still count if you are jogging and walkers are keeping up wit...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R2 smashed!! 😀

So I thought I'd let you all know how I got on with this run, as the previous one KILLED me and I was very much dreading this one. Well I completed the run...

So I thought I'd let you all know how I got on with this run, as the previous on...

KateT90

•9 years ago

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W8 R2

Completed this run yesterday. Have to say I am finding these runs difficult. Don't get me wrong I'm finishing them and not stopping to walk but just not...

Completed this run yesterday. Have to say I am finding these runs difficult. Don...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Tired legs!!

Just did W8 R2. Was very naughty and took my iPod instead of Laura. Think another session of her music might have tipped me over the edge!! Bit of Bonnie Tyler...

Just did W8 R2. Was very naughty and took my iPod instead of Laura. Think anothe...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help womens problems

Hi im only on week 2 and ive started to get a heat rash and irritation under the bust and between them. Is there any tips that can help reduce this Please. I...

Hi im only on week 2 and ive started to get a heat rash and irritation under the...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R2 ... Done

I even gave it a bit of a sprint at the end, excited to have done a run 2 and have it go right (for some unknowing reason run 2s were a killer) ... I can't...

I even gave it a bit of a sprint at the end, excited to have done a run 2 and ha...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Overweight 50 something completed W1R2

First off, I would like to thank everyone who has replied to my posts. It has been really encouraging, even if just to keep going with the posts! It's only...

First off, I would like to thank everyone who has replied to my posts. It has be...

Sakman21

•9 years ago

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Wk 7 R 2

Week 7 Run 2 in the bag, done and dusted and happy that I completed another 25 minute run without stopping. Only complaint I have is that at a minute to go...

Week 7 Run 2 in the bag, done and dusted and happy that I completed another 25 m...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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first day done

well my first day today , was harder than I thought , but I pushed myself and I did it yay!!!

well my first day today , was harder than I thought , but I pushed myself and ...

sarahjayne1972

Graduate•9 years ago

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One More to go.....

I cannot believe I have only one more run to go until I graduate. Week 1 back in January seems so long ago (yes I know it's more than 9 weeks ago! But hey!)...

I cannot believe I have only one more run to go until I graduate. Week 1 back i...

AmIMad

•9 years ago

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Crazy lady alert!!!!

I've just completed wk4 run 1 - it was tough but I did!!!! Every time Laura spoke I kept answering her! Like she could actually hear me!!! I got a few funny...

I've just completed wk4 run 1 - it was tough but I did!!!! Every time Laura spok...

juju656

•9 years ago

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Took the stabilizers off today

and ran without Laura. It felt very strange to run alone after more than three months with her. Mixed feelings - I like the freedom, but I'm easily...

and ran without Laura. It felt very strange to run alone after more than three ...

Ladyidle

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bridge to 10k Any recommendations please

Hi. I graduate tomorrow & I will aim to do 5km (it'll take me longer than 30 mins). I've signed up for the City of Manchester 10km on 12th July as something...

Hi. I graduate tomorrow & I will aim to do 5km (it'll take me longer than 30 min...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner 10 anyone?

So, I've been running for 2.5yrs and am only just coming around to the idea that I might need to use more than the Nike+ app to track my progress. Do any of...

So, I've been running for 2.5yrs and am only just coming around to the idea that...

Birdie74

Graduate•9 years ago

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I can't do the long runs without a walk in the middle!

First ever post! I'm trying to do week 7 but just can't get myself to do the long runs all at once. I've been back and tried the first 2 week 6 runs fine but...

First ever post! I'm trying to do week 7 but just can't get myself to do the lon...

Sara81

•9 years ago

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Run 2 today of week 1

Well, number 2 is planned for later today be I think I have a route for round the park. Just hoping that by the time 4pm comes around I'm going to be just as...

Well, number 2 is planned for later today be I think I have a route for round th...

cate_mills

•9 years ago

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Breathing

W2D2 later today but W2D1 was the first time that the air was cold and I seriously struggled with my breathing. It was worse towards the later jogs. I get...

W2D2 later today but W2D1 was the first time that the air was cold and I serious...

L_W_2015

•9 years ago

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Treadmill seasickness

I run on treadmill (I like the discipline of having to keep the speed going), and I am fine all the way through until the cooldown when I start to feel a bit...

I run on treadmill (I like the discipline of having to keep the speed going), an...

Kimmiijay

Graduate•9 years ago

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Day1 Week1

I did it all....but my knees ached a lot...I have bought some knee supports for next time and some ankle supports too - with the sports bra and new running...

I did it all....but my knees ached a lot...I have bought some knee supports for ...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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1st running injury

I should start by àppologising for the white legs. I am Welsh and live in Wales. I have a cold and a cough so i thought I would just do week 3 run 2 with my...

I should start by àppologising for the white legs. I am Welsh and live in Wales...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why do you run??

I started this plan solely with a weight loss goal in mind but I am amazed to find how much it helps me mentally. I look forward to running because I feel it...

I started this plan solely with a weight loss goal in mind but I am amazed to fi...

rhodaskoda

Graduate•9 years ago

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Day 1

I attempted day 1 today and only got half way through the 3rd jogging section. I'm really disappointed. I have asthma. I am on meds for it and always use my...

I attempted day 1 today and only got half way through the 3rd jogging section. I...

KeyLehan

•9 years ago

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Overweight 50 something prepares for WK1R2

OK, second attempt at posting this entry and prep for the second day of running. Must be a coincidence. Anyway, following my first run on Monday I more or...

OK, second attempt at posting this entry and prep for the second day of running....

Sakman21

•9 years ago

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W5R3 - done!!! :-)))

I'm pleased to say I've finally got D-Day - aka Dread Day - out of the way. Yay!! Having read so many people's posts saying they'd completed it, and thinking...

I'm pleased to say I've finally got D-Day - aka Dread Day - out of the way. Yay...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Week 5 run 3

running tech

Week 1 Run 2 completed!

Running group

Lincoln Parkrun

Week 6 is done!

does it count?

W4R2 smashed!! 😀

W8 R2

Tired legs!!

Help womens problems

W8R2 ... Done

Overweight 50 something completed W1R2

Wk 7 R 2

first day done

One More to go.....

Crazy lady alert!!!!

Took the stabilizers off today

Bridge to 10k Any recommendations please

Garmin Forerunner 10 anyone?

I can't do the long runs without a walk in the middle!

Run 2 today of week 1

Breathing

Treadmill seasickness

Day1 Week1

1st running injury

Why do you run??

Day 1

Overweight 50 something prepares for WK1R2

W5R3 - done!!! :-)))

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