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Perfect run

It's about 15 degrees outside, and I've decided to run the pavement along the road into peel. It's my first run along here as I've been in hiding up to this...

It's about 15 degrees outside, and I've decided to run the pavement along the ro...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Very sore leg/hip - advice please?

Hi all, just wondered if any of you have experienced anything like this and can offer a bit of advice? I've had a really painful hip/thigh for the past few...

Hi all, just wondered if any of you have experienced anything like this and can ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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week 7

This is my second week of repeating week 7 finding it hard going- the old knees are complaining...not going to give in

This is my second week of repeating week 7 finding it hard going- the old knees ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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1st runniversary :) 1st tumble :(

I reckon it would have been about 6pm this evening a year ago that I first stepped out for W1R1 - crickey, just how hard were each of those 8 single minute...

I reckon it would have been about 6pm this evening a year ago that I first stepp...

pinkangel16

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in the Algarve - the photo

My husband managed to reduce the size of the photo, so here it is finally!

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Smashed 10K :)

Well everyone. It started off as a very busy day. Auditors are in all week at work and to tell you truth tempers are running hi. So after work I decided...

Well everyone. It started off as a very busy day. Auditors are in all week at wo...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R2. A new route

So I decided to run after work in the local park. The last 3 minute run nearly got the best of me, but I persevered and managed to make it to the end. I...

So I decided to run after work in the local park. The last 3 minute run nearly ...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Lesson learnt

Never go running after a 3 course dinner! Granted it was harvester so not really 3 courses and I just had chicken and for desert pancakes and banana which most...

Never go running after a 3 course dinner! Granted it was harvester so not really...

herewego86

•9 years ago

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Running in the Algarve

I have just been lucky enough to have a beautiful week in the Algarve. Of course, the running shoes came along for the trip. When I dragged my husband out for...

I have just been lucky enough to have a beautiful week in the Algarve. Of course...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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New shoes

Well, I bit the bullet and went and got some new shoes today and am almost embarrassed to say I had my very first gait analysis done too. How weird is that!...

Well, I bit the bullet and went and got some new shoes today and am almost embar...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

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One for the chaps

I can thoroughly recommend Under Armour BoxerJock undercrackers. I had been running in either Nike or Karrimor 2 in 1 shorts with built in undershorts. Mainly...

I can thoroughly recommend Under Armour BoxerJock undercrackers. I had been run...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Should I or shouldn't I...

I discovered yesterday that my home town has a 10K event in the middle of June. Now I've found myself pondering whether to enter it or not. Trouble is, it's...

I discovered yesterday that my home town has a 10K event in the middle of June. ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6 almost R1 :-/

Well.... 2nd attempt to run outside... (after terrible weather and ice-cold wind few weeks ago) here we go: Awesome weather(check)... shoes (check) ......

Well.... 2nd attempt to run outside... (after terrible weather and ice-cold wind...

MoNi88

•9 years ago

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Wk 6 R 3

Yay i did it and strangely i found it easier than last weeks 20 mins! so chuffed! I had run keeper on and i was averaging 8mins/km running so am happy with...

Yay i did it and strangely i found it easier than last weeks 20 mins! so chuffed...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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C25K+ Podcasts

So far I have done the Stepping stones podcast a couple of times and found it difficult as the 150 bpm was too slow. I was scared (not afraid to admit it :) )...

So far I have done the Stepping stones podcast a couple of times and found it di...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thanks Oldgirl - run/walk

Hi Oldgirl, After your post about run/walk timings the other day, I tried your 60secs/30secs ratio this morning instead of my normal 2 mins/1min. Although it...

Hi Oldgirl, After your post about run/walk timings the other day, I tried your ...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Close to the end now... 2 more runs to go

So today I started my Week 9 run. Such a great feeling to be running for 30 minutes with no breaks and enjoying (most of) it. I was struggling the first 5 mins...

So today I started my Week 9 run. Such a great feeling to be running for 30 minu...

mbardon

Graduate•9 years ago

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Progress...

So I started running on 7th of Feb, I weighed 22st 7lbs. I chipped away and the weight began to fall off, I really focused my attention on eating properly,...

So I started running on 7th of Feb, I weighed 22st 7lbs. I chipped away and the ...

J_M1453422p

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 R1

I was so worried about this. It seemed a huge step up, but I'm thrilled to say I did I it! I think the lovely weather and some new kit might have helped.

I was so worried about this. It seemed a huge step up, but I'm thrilled to say I...

Notquiteoverhill

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 completed

The children are back in school & nursery and I finally managed to get out in my running shoes and I did it!!! 25 minutes non-stop slow-running. I didn't have...

The children are back in school & nursery and I finally managed to get out in my...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R1 oh ohhhh :(

If you share your highs you have to admit your failures as well. And today, I failed my run. As the runs get longer, the distance grows equally. Today, having...

If you share your highs you have to admit your failures as well. And today, I fa...

running-dutchman

•9 years ago

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How often?

I everyone, I am just about to start week 1, day 1.... but I can't seem to find the advice on how many times per week this should be followed, and where a rest...

I everyone, I am just about to start week 1, day 1.... but I can't seem to find ...

L_W_2015

•9 years ago

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What a mess!!

Was supposed to be starting W9 last night however many things conspired against me and It didn't happen. To start with, I was working later than I usually do,...

Was supposed to be starting W9 last night however many things conspired against ...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back out after 6 weeks

Morning all, Graduated way back last year, and was running every other day, till a couple of simultanious martial arts injuries (left knee and right hammy)...

Morning all, Graduated way back last year, and was running every other day, til...

hadvar

•9 years ago

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Starting w4

Anyone else feel there is a big jump from w3 to w4.... Due to do it tomorrow afraid of failing :(

Anyone else feel there is a big jump from w3 to w4.... Due to do it tomorrow afr...

Gordone4

•9 years ago

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Sunrise running

This morning I decided to try my first early morning pre-work run. Usually I only go for morning runs on my days off, running in the evenings on work days. As...

This morning I decided to try my first early morning pre-work run. Usually I onl...

YvetteK

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bumbags are cool

I graduated a few weeks (months!) ago but had been struggling to carry phone and iPod now I'm wearing cooler clothes without pockets, and had got one of the...

I graduated a few weeks (months!) ago but had been struggling to carry phone and...

foxylou86

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 Already

Week 4 already 😁 4.4k today and bad leg cramps .... Not enough fluids I think!! May be trying a treadmill run next as still struggling with hills and park run...

Week 4 already 😁 4.4k today and bad leg cramps .... Not enough fluids I think!!...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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This is the end, my friend(s)......or not

Nearly there, nearly there, I can almost see the badge. Completed my week 9 run 2 this morning, and it looks like graduation is upon me(Thursday). I was very...

Nearly there, nearly there, I can almost see the badge. Completed my week 9 run ...

weiss

Graduate•9 years ago

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Slow and easy - getting easier!

For the past month, apart from the odd parkrun, I have been doing all my runs ( 5 per week now) slow and easy. Last week I did 30 klms. In line with the Jack...

For the past month, apart from the odd parkrun, I have been doing all my runs ( ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2015

Perfect run

Very sore leg/hip - advice please?

week 7

1st runniversary :) 1st tumble :(

Running in the Algarve - the photo

Smashed 10K :)

W3R2. A new route

Lesson learnt

Running in the Algarve

New shoes

One for the chaps

Should I or shouldn't I...

W6 almost R1 :-/

Wk 6 R 3

C25K+ Podcasts

Thanks Oldgirl - run/walk

Close to the end now... 2 more runs to go

Progress...

Week 4 R1

Week 6 Run 3 completed

W7R1 oh ohhhh :(

How often?

What a mess!!

Back out after 6 weeks

Starting w4

Sunrise running

Bumbags are cool

Week 4 Already

This is the end, my friend(s)......or not

Slow and easy - getting easier!

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