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Whoops - this wouldn't have happened a year ago!

Well according to the local rag it seems I'm running in the Great Manchester Run - and for once perhaps one should believe what one reads in the paper. Anyway,...

Well according to the local rag it seems I'm running in the Great Manchester Run...

Runon

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K App Troubles

This week I've completed week 5, thankfully the only problem being the app. Can I trust it for week 6? Run 1 went fine, when it came to run 2 I started off...

This week I've completed week 5, thankfully the only problem being the app. Can ...

HestonF1

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R2

Should have done this run by now but still not feeling great, and the longer I'm leaving it the more nervous I'm getting about it! Not sure whether to just...

Should have done this run by now but still not feeling great, and the longer I'...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Stretches

I'm due to start W5R3 tomorrow... It feels like a long road ahead, but as Laura says, I definitely think this is a mental challenge at this stage now, I proved...

I'm due to start W5R3 tomorrow... It feels like a long road ahead, but as Laura ...

KateT90

•9 years ago

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I've done it! W9r3 completed!

Feeling so very proud with myself tonight I did my final run. I never thought I'd be able to run let along do it & enjoy it. Thank you to everyone for their...

Feeling so very proud with myself tonight I did my final run. I never thought I'...

Slummy_Mummy

Graduate•9 years ago

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swimming

Went swimming today for the first time in a long while after I kept reading how good it is as cross training for runners. Swimming used to be the only...

Went swimming today for the first time in a long while after I kept reading how ...

dagshar

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Wk1r3... Done

Well I feel elated had a busy day at work and really didn't fancy going out to run, but I did and found I surprisingly enjoyed it. I took it a bit slower due...

Well I feel elated had a busy day at work and really didn't fancy going out to r...

Akirwin

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Friday feeling

Torrential rain this afternoon, sat in my governor meeting with the head teacher, got a running date with my friend at 4, thinking how can i ask him politley...

Torrential rain this afternoon, sat in my governor meeting with the head teacher...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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Overweight 50 something does WK 2 (almost)

So, as the end draws to a close on another back fat wobbling week and whilst I have not been able to get to the keyboard as regularly as I would have liked,...

So, as the end draws to a close on another back fat wobbling week and whilst I h...

Sakman21

•9 years ago

15 Replies

R2Wk2

I've nailed this run despite the rain. My right knee hurts when I start but by 4th run in, it seems to get better. Can anyone give me some advice about...

I've nailed this run despite the rain. My right knee hurts when I start but by 4...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Did it! W4 R1

Well I'm sure for some parts it was just my arms running and my feet walking, I was that slow, but I did it! Even managed a little spurt on when Laura said the...

Well I'm sure for some parts it was just my arms running and my feet walking, I ...

Xonica

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

w9d3 done :D

I've only written one post on here but have read a few posts every morning before getting up. I have struggled a LOT with stitches. I've made sure to ... - do...

I've only written one post on here but have read a few posts every morning befor...

rainbownelle

Graduate•9 years ago

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Too much time to think

Too much time to think As I sit trying to working I am mentally getting myself ready for my first half marathon on Sunday I realise so many things are going...

Too much time to think As I sit trying to working I am mentally getting myself ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

42 Replies

Moving on up

By gum that was a smashing wee run along a sunny footpath with the blue and white bells out in force. After Wednesday when I had to shift my behind for a full...

By gum that was a smashing wee run along a sunny footpath with the blue and whit...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

W8R2 Stormed It!!!

This time last week I was doubting myself after a difficult couple of W7 runs but I've just checked my stats for this mornings W8R2 and am shocked! I ran the...

This time last week I was doubting myself after a difficult couple of W7 runs bu...

AliJelliBelli

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running stopped by...

I read that you should always have 'a try' before going out running as the only thing that will stop you mid-run is needing the toilet. Not convinced. So...

I read that you should always have 'a try' before going out running as the only ...

Randomlemony

•9 years ago

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W6R3 - Thought of you all this morning....

...on my first 25 min run. All your experiences, anecdotes and words of support helped me remain positive through my run. Even speeded up for that last minute,...

...on my first 25 min run. All your experiences, anecdotes and words of support ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Star Wars Run

Can't remember if I mentioned doing my Star Wars run on Monday (May the Fourth etc ). But anyway, it wasn't quite The Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, but...

Can't remember if I mentioned doing my Star Wars run on Monday (May the Fourth e...

Rignold

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Parkrun?

Hello all I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with Parkrun? I am still a new jogger (just finished week 2) but I am thinking of doing a parkrun...

Hello all I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with Parkrun? I am s...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

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Morning run! The best. :)

Good morning everyone. This morning I thought I'd make an early start and do W3R3 whilst taking my youngest to school. (Normally she rides her bike on her...

Good morning everyone. This morning I thought I'd make an early start and do W3...

SniffVicks76

•9 years ago

4 Replies

eeek about to start week 3!

Morning all! Tonight I start week 3 run 1 and I was nervous after finishing week 2, but now I am excited. Even the pain in my knees is feeling much better...

Morning all! Tonight I start week 3 run 1 and I was nervous after finishing week...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Spoilt

It was my birthday on Tuesday and I was proper spoilt by my husband and daughter. Amongst other things I got the above running gear. If this had happened at...

It was my birthday on Tuesday and I was proper spoilt by my husband and daughter...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

20 Replies

Start of week 6

After a 10 day break for one reason or another, I finally did W6R1 last night and really struggled. Not sure if it was a head thing, or the 2.5 hours exercise...

After a 10 day break for one reason or another, I finally did W6R1 last night an...

Nic_S

•9 years ago

6 Replies

2nd training!

Hi all 2nd session of week 1 completed. Thanks for the advise I did take it down a notch and I was able to run the last runs abit faster than the others! Hes...

Hi all 2nd session of week 1 completed. Thanks for the advise I did take it down...

chrissy42

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Electric storm

I love running in the rain, and rescheduled yesterday's run to today as I knew it would be raining, but there is unforecast thunder and lightning - should I go...

I love running in the rain, and rescheduled yesterday's run to today as I knew i...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Good Morning :-)

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. Morning runs are just so refreshing aren't they? I am finding myself getting excited about going for a run in the...

Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. Morning runs are just so refreshing are...

Beenal

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Week 8-Done and Dusted!

Hi All. I haven't posted for a while as was on the Injury Couch. Not so much of an injury, but as the runs got longer (I got to Wk6R3), my knees got more and...

Hi All. I haven't posted for a while as was on the Injury Couch. Not so much of ...

ButIlikemycouch

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Bye bye, week 6

Well I'm glad to see the back of this week as it was tough buuuuut I just ran 25 minutes straight and I couldn't have imagined doing that a couple of weeks ago...

Well I'm glad to see the back of this week as it was tough buuuuut I just ran 25...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

W4R1

Yay I did it! Wasn't planning on it as thought I'd just go for a walk but felt like I needed to run after a bit so thought I'd give it a go! The five minute...

Yay I did it! Wasn't planning on it as thought I'd just go for a walk but felt l...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Maybe I can do this!

So Week 3 Run 2 and I enjoyed it, I felt better and not so out of breath, first run that although was still challenging wasn't a complete struggle!!! I think...

So Week 3 Run 2 and I enjoyed it, I felt better and not so out of breath, first ...

ButterflyTT22

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Whoops - this wouldn't have happened a year ago!

C25K App Troubles

W9R2

Stretches

I've done it! W9r3 completed!

swimming

Wk1r3... Done

Friday feeling

Overweight 50 something does WK 2 (almost)

R2Wk2

Did it! W4 R1

w9d3 done :D

Too much time to think

Moving on up

W8R2 Stormed It!!!

Running stopped by...

W6R3 - Thought of you all this morning....

Star Wars Run

Parkrun?

Morning run! The best. :)

eeek about to start week 3!

Spoilt

Start of week 6

2nd training!

Electric storm

Good Morning :-)

Week 8-Done and Dusted!

Bye bye, week 6

W4R1

Maybe I can do this!

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