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one run to go!

Well I have completed week 9 run 2 today so that just leaves one run left :-)

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•9 years ago

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Shoe lacing patterns

Hi, Just bought my new running shoes and on the whole I am very pleased with them. However, my right foot is flat and has a raised bone on the top that can...

Hi, Just bought my new running shoes and on the whole I am very pleased with th...

old_git

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1

What a great start to the day. I really wasn't looking forward to it at all. I had it scheduled for last night but got in from work feeling dreadful and...

What a great start to the day. I really wasn't looking forward to it at all. I h...

chalfont_chump

•9 years ago

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Had to upload this photo of my 3rd park run - definitely motivating to keep on and lose some weight too as well as getting fitter

Had to upload this photo of my 3rd park run - definitely motivating to keep on a...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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4 miles - Done 😮

After a good park run Saturday I then celebrated my brothers birthday Sunday and are and drank too much therefore had to postpone my Monday run haha. Went for...

After a good park run Saturday I then celebrated my brothers birthday Sunday and...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Getting close...

Just started week 8 so decided to change my route as it would be a longer run. It must be a trick of the mind but changing route made the run go in much...

Just started week 8 so decided to change my route as it would be a longer run. ...

sweetsyd

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 - wow

Hi everybody :) So I decided to go for run before lunch because I didn't want to be stress in the evening with bathing kids and rushing for run blah blah...If...

Hi everybody :) So I decided to go for run before lunch because I didn't want to...

KatRS

•9 years ago

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Gutted!

I have just started week two and am totally gutted my knee is swollen and sore I think it must be jogging on the pavements I am going to have to stop but...

I have just started week two and am totally gutted my knee is swollen and sore I...

Sallyk6275

•9 years ago

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Help new to this!

Hi I have been running a bit in the gym for the lase couple of weeks, I have got up to 3k mix of walking and running. Heard about this site and really want...

Hi I have been running a bit in the gym for the lase couple of weeks, I have go...

LauraLouP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Inpatient!

Still no progress on my knee injury. :( Given in after so much pain yesterday. Very grumpy! So am seeing physio today to see what she reckons damage is. Ok,...

Still no progress on my knee injury. :( Given in after so much pain yesterday. V...

mrsyoda76

•9 years ago

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Week 8 feels like.. 1983..

Eamonn Coghlan on the final bend of the 5000m (c25k!) at the World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland. He was incredibly assured, even arrogant......

Eamonn Coghlan on the final bend of the 5000m (c25k!) at the World Athletics Cha...

phony_runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R1

I was dreading this one but happy that I completed it although the last 5 minutes was really hard. I am quite happy now and looking forward to R2

I was dreading this one but happy that I completed it although the last 5 minute...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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Hello members

Just wanted to say good morning to you all. Also to welcome new members (30 in 24 hours). It is so heart warming to see many people wanting to take care of...

Just wanted to say good morning to you all. Also to welcome new members (30 in ...

SniffVicks76

•9 years ago

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It's practical to be able to run a bit !

Got home a little earlier than usual from work yesterday evening, with the intention of cutting the lawn. Opened the garage door with the remote control,...

Got home a little earlier than usual from work yesterday evening, with the inten...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running club take 2

As i didnt make it last week last night was only my second go at it so wasn't sure how it was going to be. Well i can safely say i was suitably chuffed with...

As i didnt make it last week last night was only my second go at it so wasn't su...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

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W2R1 Step up

Had my first step up from 60 secs to 90 - I found it hard but did manage it. My shins and thighs were complaining at the end but much better after a stretch....

Had my first step up from 60 secs to 90 - I found it hard but did manage it. My ...

Penfo1d

•9 years ago

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W2R1 - NAILED IT :)

What was I so hesitant for?! Huh. This was the best, easiest yet. Kinda wish I had done this last week instead of repeating w1. My thighs are letting me know...

What was I so hesitant for?! Huh. This was the best, easiest yet. Kinda wish I h...

Pen11

Graduate•9 years ago

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A belated one for Bazza

From my first Parkrun on Saturday. That's me in the blue, looking a little worse for wear but just about to catch my second wind, honest ;)

From my first Parkrun on Saturday. That's me in the blue, looking a little worse...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Browed but not beaten

Just posted my injury photo on FB, and got so many lovely messages, on top of the ones you lovely people sent on here. It made me think, and made me...

Just posted my injury photo on FB, and got so many lovely messages, on top of th...

SaraV

•9 years ago

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Workout with a BUDDY!

It's the first time i've tried exercising in public with a friend and I absolutely loved it! It made it easier knowing that I had someone there to motivate me...

It's the first time i've tried exercising in public with a friend and I absolute...

Babykcal

•9 years ago

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Feeling better

Hi guys, FeelING better, thanks for your well wishes. Went for first run in a Week. Thankfully it went better than I expected. Just need to get back on track...

Hi guys, FeelING better, thanks for your well wishes. Went for first run in a We...

johnst

•9 years ago

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Ahhhhh

W4r1 done feeling proud. Just had a peek at week 5 feeling terrified !!!?

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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First post grad run!

Graduated Saturday, ran this morning and actually ran for 5ks in 31.20. What's going on? I'm sticking with Laura for a little bit and then I am going to try...

Graduated Saturday, ran this morning and actually ran for 5ks in 31.20. What's ...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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New Shoes Whoo Hoo

As is customary he's a photo of the new daps!!!* Tried them on in the sports shop in Cambridge, didn't buy them but came home and got them online at a third...

As is customary he's a photo of the new daps!!!* Tried them on in the sports sh...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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R3Wk3

I was itching to get out and do this tonight!! managed it well - I think i am settling into a rythmn - nice and slow etc and I can definitely tell that me...

I was itching to get out and do this tonight!! managed it well - I think i am se...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Weight management in pharmacies questionnaire

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them about whether they would consider weight management support from community...

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask the...

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•9 years ago

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When the going gets tough. ...

It's been a pretty dis-heartening few days. There's been a lot of talk about running at work lately. One of my colleagues is doing the bupa 10km on Bank...

It's been a pretty dis-heartening few days. There's been a lot of talk about run...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

My daughter (7) and I did it tonight in the freezing wind and rain. Not a pleasant run for the first half, but wind at the back on the return :) For the first...

My daughter (7) and I did it tonight in the freezing wind and rain. Not a pleasa...

Nic_S

•9 years ago

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Healthy snack

You know when Laura says well done now go and have a healthy snack? Does a walnut whip count? Knowing it was in the fridge is what kept me going to the end of...

You know when Laura says well done now go and have a healthy snack? Does a walnu...

katyjinny

•9 years ago

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10K w/Cramps

Ran a 10k yesterday. All was well until the second mile when I got a cramp which would not go away until after the run was finished. I don't get it. I eat the...

Ran a 10k yesterday. All was well until the second mile when I got a cramp which...

groovyforster

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

one run to go!

Shoe lacing patterns

W4R1

Photo

4 miles - Done 😮

Getting close...

Week 2 run 1 - wow

Gutted!

Help new to this!

Inpatient!

Week 8 feels like.. 1983..

W5R1

Hello members

It's practical to be able to run a bit !

Running club take 2

W2R1 Step up

W2R1 - NAILED IT :)

A belated one for Bazza

Browed but not beaten

Workout with a BUDDY!

Feeling better

Ahhhhh

First post grad run!

New Shoes Whoo Hoo

R3Wk3

Weight management in pharmacies questionnaire

When the going gets tough. ...

Week 7 run 1

Healthy snack

10K w/Cramps

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