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The day I graduated

Best day ever

Oldbird54

Graduate•9 years ago

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Chiropractor

I have decided to see a chiropractor about my back. I didn't run for 10 days and it got no better. I was on wk 6, run 2 when I decided to take some time off...

I have decided to see a chiropractor about my back. I didn't run for 10 days an...

Debih191

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R1 finally done

Went out yesterday in the high winds, was ok and into my stride until I turned round after Laura said I had been running for 12 and a half mins. The wind was...

Went out yesterday in the high winds, was ok and into my stride until I turned r...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week Six here I come!

I did it, week 5 run 3 totally under my belt now and the best thing of all? I loved it, I found myself running along imagining myself just going on and on like...

I did it, week 5 run 3 totally under my belt now and the best thing of all? I lo...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2R1. Rain and Dog. Don't forget the monkeys

My first run in the rain. I have to say, it reminded me of school PE lessons, when we would play hockey (for me, I use play in its loosest term) and finish...

My first run in the rain. I have to say, it reminded me of school PE lessons, wh...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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What does the waddling Old Git look like?

In response to Bazza here is a Video Log instead of photo. Sorry to inflict this on you all. http://youtu.be/iZDe-QYiG9o

In response to Bazza here is a Video Log instead of photo. Sorry to inflict thi...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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Just graduated!

Hi all I graduated this morning - hurrah! It was very windy and hard going. Half way through I managed to switch my Ipod off and I didn't want to stop to see...

Hi all I graduated this morning - hurrah! It was very windy and hard going. Half...

Krupskaya

Graduate•9 years ago

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I Run... I Accidentally Break Helicopters!

So I've been lucky in that I've done some quite weird and exciting (and some would say just stupid) things in my life but running the Great Manchester 10K is...

So I've been lucky in that I've done some quite weird and exciting (and some wou...

Runon

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running slow?

I struggle to run slow, but it is worth remembering this for those that do: No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping faster than those on the couch.

I struggle to run slow, but it is worth remembering this for those that do: No ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Juicy marathoner

Juicy ju good luck for your marathon run. Legs checked. Arms checked. Water checked. Food checked. Breathing checked. Full kit checked. Your ready girl now go...

Juicy ju good luck for your marathon run. Legs checked. Arms checked. Water chec...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r2 argh!!

That was a lot harder than Friday! I changed the direction of the loop as no matter which way I go I have to go up hills. so by changing the direction I start...

That was a lot harder than Friday! I changed the direction of the loop as no ma...

herewego86

•9 years ago

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For Bazza.....lol

Not exactly of me ...but it's how running can make you feel....

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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Progress Report - W5R3 awaits

I completed W5R2* this morning without any real drama but, after feeling really good throughout the first 8 minute running stint, I tried to add a little bit...

I completed W5R2* this morning without any real drama but, after feeling really ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oh no. Should I go or should I stay.

So I was rudely woke up by dogs going mental at 4:30 this morning and at 6 I was still awake. I thought okay, if im still awake in 30 mins I'll go for my run...

So I was rudely woke up by dogs going mental at 4:30 this morning and at 6 I was...

herewego86

•9 years ago

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Week 6

Hold up Laura you want me to go back to intervals ... i was all geared up for a 20min + run, and you hit me with walk/jog/walk mmmm I'm gonna trust you know...

Hold up Laura you want me to go back to intervals ... i was all geared up for a ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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I Googled "Trail Urbaine"

and it most certainly does not mean fun run! It means making things as difficult as possible for the runners using whatever is available in the town in...

and it most certainly does not mean fun run! It means making things as difficult...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

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C'mon - don't be shy!!

We are all friends here - lets see some pics of your running experiences. Just to make sure that newbies coming here don't think that we are all highly trained...

We are all friends here - lets see some pics of your running experiences. Just t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R1 - I did it.. got my mojo back!

I've got it back... my running mojo that is! After having a stomach bug then going on holiday for a week (altho I did run twice while away), I found it hard to...

I've got it back... my running mojo that is! After having a stomach bug then goi...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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W6 Run 3 experiences

Hi all, Just did W6Run 2, 10 mins running - 3 mins walking and 10 mins running. I just listened to Run 3 and was surprised to see it had jumped straight to 25...

Hi all, Just did W6Run 2, 10 mins running - 3 mins walking and 10 mins running. ...

PerkP14

•9 years ago

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Week 8 run 1 wooden arms.

Today was tough, i underestimated how much of a difference 3 extra minutes would make. And I'm a tad annoyed at Laura for chiming in after 10 mins to tell me...

Today was tough, i underestimated how much of a difference 3 extra minutes would...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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NO!! I wasn't admiring my legs!!!

There was a particularly large mozzie trying to bite me at yesterdays parkrun briefing!! :) Hmm - looks like that belly still needs some working on!!

There was a particularly large mozzie trying to bite me at yesterdays parkrun br...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduated today 😃 and want to keep going- but knees are really playing up!!

So very pleased to say I graduated today and feeling really chuffed! I really want to build on what I've achieved but just one thing getting in the way- my...

So very pleased to say I graduated today and feeling really chuffed! I really wa...

Kate0904

•9 years ago

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W6r2 but need advice

Managed week 6r2 today. I have had a break of about 6 weeks due to illness, rubbish weather, and then working away. So I have to say I am pleased I managed to...

Managed week 6r2 today. I have had a break of about 6 weeks due to illness, rub...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

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Second time out

Felt good out there today and felt like I could do more but held back. I hope I can keep it up! I really didn't want to go out but so glad I did! I used to go...

Felt good out there today and felt like I could do more but held back. I hope I ...

Gridlet

Graduate•9 years ago

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The accuracy of these calculators

I have been using Jack Daniels racing/pacing calculator http://www.runsmartproject.com/calculator/ for some time now - firstly to know what pace to run at...

I have been using Jack Daniels racing/pacing calculator http://www.runsmartproje...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 / run 1 done... just!!!

Hello all Well I thought ok today I will have go at this! and I did it!!! I walked at 3mph and the 1st run at 3.3mph, 2nd run at 3mph and the last run at 2.8...

Hello all Well I thought ok today I will have go at this! and I did it!!! I wal...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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WK3 R3 Done - worried about W4

I've just completed Wk3 R3 and feeling very proud of myself. So far no problems, and I'm actually enjoying it, which is amazing considering I've always hated...

I've just completed Wk3 R3 and feeling very proud of myself. So far no problems...

MellyShushy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 (ish) Run 2

Hello lovely people, How are we all? I've been finding it more difficult to schedule in jogs since the clocks went forward due to the fact I only run in...

Hello lovely people, How are we all? I've been finding it more difficult to ...

EthelWombat

•9 years ago

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Gremlins won I'm afraid

This was my worst run in all the week s of this programme. No matter how I tried to push myself I just HAD to stop about 4 times. My legs felt like lead weight...

This was my worst run in all the week s of this programme. No matter how I tried...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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RICHMOND PARK WITH T.T

The ultra delicious Turbo Tortoise met me in Richmond Park this morning for a "conversational" jog around the entire park - 11.8K. (We did add 200 metres to up...

The ultra delicious Turbo Tortoise met me in Richmond Park this morning for a "c...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

The day I graduated

Chiropractor

W7R1 finally done

Week Six here I come!

W2R1. Rain and Dog. Don't forget the monkeys

What does the waddling Old Git look like?

Just graduated!

I Run... I Accidentally Break Helicopters!

Running slow?

Juicy marathoner

W1r2 argh!!

For Bazza.....lol

Progress Report - W5R3 awaits

Oh no. Should I go or should I stay.

Week 6

I Googled "Trail Urbaine"

C'mon - don't be shy!!

W7R1 - I did it.. got my mojo back!

W6 Run 3 experiences

Week 8 run 1 wooden arms.

NO!! I wasn't admiring my legs!!!

Graduated today 😃 and want to keep going- but knees are really playing up!!

W6r2 but need advice

Second time out

The accuracy of these calculators

Week 5 / run 1 done... just!!!

WK3 R3 Done - worried about W4

Week 4 (ish) Run 2

Gremlins won I'm afraid

RICHMOND PARK WITH T.T

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