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Race For Life

So I thought I would do a 5k and earn some money for a great charity at the same time, sounds good right? OMG, not the best choice of venue, should have known...

So I thought I would do a 5k and earn some money for a great charity at the same...

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Quick HM update.

I did it! I didn't risk the dubiously caffeinated energy held, and stuck to jelly beans and a bit of flaxseed 9 bar instead. I had no upset stomach...

I did it! I didn't risk the dubiously caffeinated energy held, and stuck to jell...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Good luck

..for tomorrow Hilary!!!

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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I just ran a 5k in Edinburgh marathon!

It feels so good you'd think I've just ran the whole marathon! And I did it in 36.3 minutes which I think is impressive for a not- spring chicken-anymore like...

It feels so good you'd think I've just ran the whole marathon! And I did it in 3...

Iyetomi

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5 blow out

I knew it would happen and it has happened big time. A couple of mins run, then walk, then run etc I managed that. 5 Mins run? yep ok, 8 mins run? Ok the first...

I knew it would happen and it has happened big time. A couple of mins run, then ...

chalfont_chump

•9 years ago

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W3R3..wow! Done it...

Well was on night shift and thought i would have a sleep this time...ive really enjoyed it today...had my dogs with me... one step closer... Hope you all have...

Well was on night shift and thought i would have a sleep this time...ive really ...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Graduation 5k!

Spent this morning at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival doing my first ever run with other people... It was weird but also quite cool floating along in this sea...

Spent this morning at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival doing my first ever run wi...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ugh, a bloody great ganglion

I've developed a bloody great ganglion at the top of my right foot, right where the laces of all my shoes fasten. It's okay when I run as I land forefoot but...

I've developed a bloody great ganglion at the top of my right foot, right where ...

hose1975

Graduate•9 years ago

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CHIP CHIP CHIPPING AWAY!

Like Michaelangelo carving a marble masterpiece, chipping away at the piece until it becomes a thing of beauty, I managed to chop a whole minute off my 7K time...

Like Michaelangelo carving a marble masterpiece, chipping away at the piece unti...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Should I take the official Parkrun time or my own?

Oxford Parkrun again today. Quite pleased with the run, though I'm looking to get faster. At the finish, my Garmin said I hadn't quite done 5K, so I grabbed...

Oxford Parkrun again today. Quite pleased with the run, though I'm looking to g...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woo!

Managed to run for 50 minutes this morning!!! Chuffed to bits 😊 I'm not going to break any records for speed/distance but the stamina makes up for it....

Managed to run for 50 minutes this morning!!! Chuffed to bits 😊 I'm not going ...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 done

I managed this one with a slow steady pace and no hiccups. When Laura suggested going up a gear in the last 60 seconds, I really went for it and finished on a...

I managed this one with a slow steady pace and no hiccups. When Laura suggested ...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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my view on my last run of week6

what a veiw

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Woop last run week 6

I did the 25 mins run. Felt great at the last 60secs. So when Laura said if feel like you can increase your speed go for it. I was like yes I can do this. As I...

I did the 25 mins run. Felt great at the last 60secs. So when Laura said if feel...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1

First post - but feeling so pleased with myself that I thought I ought to pass on my enthusiasm!! I didn't think I would get this far - even stood on the...

First post - but feeling so pleased with myself that I thought I ought to pass o...

max942x

•9 years ago

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R2Wk5

Well I didn't do it yesterday because it was raining and I was a wuss. I set my alarm to get up at 7:30 this morning...but it didn't go off and I woke up at...

Well I didn't do it yesterday because it was raining and I was a wuss. I set my...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Tight legs

HI, A first for me here, have just completed W5 run1, its tough! lol, but was able to put a spurt on for the last 30 secs..but hey! I could only just run 30...

HI, A first for me here, have just completed W5 run1, its tough! lol, but was a...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oh my gaaaad! First post in a little while but had to share...

Today's park run time!! Where did that come from!?

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R3 done

I am very excited now I have done this one without any hiccups . I just maintained a slow steady pace and when Laura suggested going up a gear on last 60...

I am very excited now I have done this one without any hiccups . I just maintain...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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W2R3 clarification please

Hi guys, I completed my run today so I can feel good about that. Can someone please clarify after my 5 minute brisk walk , do I then complete 20 min of the...

Hi guys, I completed my run today so I can feel good about that. Can someone ple...

Lunaeclipse

•9 years ago

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5K walk

Beautiful day today so decided to check out my local Parkrun (after all the runners had gone home) just to get an idea of what 5K distance was like. The...

Beautiful day today so decided to check out my local Parkrun (after all the runn...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wish me luck!

Well, I think I'm almost there, I've done a couple of 30 minute runs and I've timed my final run of week 9 with a 5K Race for Life tomorrow. Bit nervous - so...

Well, I think I'm almost there, I've done a couple of 30 minute runs and I've ti...

Andreagetfit1

•9 years ago

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wk 2 run 1

So i recently started c25k after losing some weight and returned to normal BMI using the myfitnesspal app. With only a little left to go until i reach my final...

So i recently started c25k after losing some weight and returned to normal BMI u...

cFinn

•9 years ago

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Knee support with ice pack - what was the name?

A few weeks back (up to 2 months, no more) someone mentioned a brand of knee/ankle supports - they can be used with an incorporated ice-pack. I cannot remember...

A few weeks back (up to 2 months, no more) someone mentioned a brand of knee/ank...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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Graduation plus 2 weeks

This week was a bit of an odd one. Monday had a nightmare, don't even want to go into it, suffice to say as a minor tech geek was mega frustrated that all...

This week was a bit of an odd one. Monday had a nightmare, don't even want to g...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

I have done it!

First post for me but just finished Week 9 Run 3 and I'm so pleased with myself. Started with some long walks as I was suffering with some tendon problems due...

First post for me but just finished Week 9 Run 3 and I'm so pleased with myself....

Harty_EFC

Graduate•9 years ago

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Holiday running. .....

I have been away for a few days on the edge of civilisation :) The attached picture shows my favourite run location. Believe it or not, this beautiful beach...

I have been away for a few days on the edge of civilisation :) The attached pict...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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Early start, but less rushing before work!

Went out early today(7.30), which i haven't done for ages! down the seafront for run/walk with george dog :) our parkrun has moved location( due to IOW...

Went out early today(7.30), which i haven't done for ages! down the seafront for...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

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W5R1 - blowing up a balloon!

Hi everyone. Just completed W5R1 and wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone for their tips. I read yesterday that someone said they sounded like a train...

Hi everyone. Just completed W5R1 and wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone fo...

Keep_on_going

Graduate•9 years ago

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I ran 10km this morning!

I started C25K on 27th May last year & this morning I ran 10km in 1 hour 19 minutes. Not the fastest time in the world but to me this is a massive achievement....

I started C25K on 27th May last year & this morning I ran 10km in 1 hour 19 minu...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Race For Life

Quick HM update.

Good luck

I just ran a 5k in Edinburgh marathon!

W5 blow out

W3R3..wow! Done it...

Graduation 5k!

Ugh, a bloody great ganglion

CHIP CHIP CHIPPING AWAY!

Should I take the official Parkrun time or my own?

Woo!

W6R3 done

my view on my last run of week6

Woop last run week 6

W4R1

R2Wk5

Tight legs

Oh my gaaaad! First post in a little while but had to share...

W6R3 done

W2R3 clarification please

5K walk

Wish me luck!

wk 2 run 1

Knee support with ice pack - what was the name?

Graduation plus 2 weeks

I have done it!

Holiday running. .....

Early start, but less rushing before work!

W5R1 - blowing up a balloon!

I ran 10km this morning!

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