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Advice on Half?

Evening all! I'm looking for some advice... Over the last 5 weeks I've been building distance for a 10K in July - made my Monday run my 'long' run: 5k, 6.5k,...

Evening all! I'm looking for some advice... Over the last 5 weeks I've been bui...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch to Bling in 100 days

It may not be the fanciest I've seen on here, but it's all mine Chip time of 01:13:07 meant I got inside my 1:15 target time as well Not a bad weekend all...

It may not be the fanciest I've seen on here, but it's all mine Chip time of 01...

CoachPotato

Graduate•9 years ago

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A post for anyone who uses a bladder pack.

You can probably tell by now I am tapering so have a little more time on my hands than is probably good for me. I use a bladder pack for my longer runs...

You can probably tell by now I am tapering so have a little more time on my hand...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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I saw this and thought I needed to share it: http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/woman-seeking-man-she-kissed-at-marathon-hears-from-his-wife/ar-BBjb5ra I...

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PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

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What's in a name? (just a silly post)

In the 18 to 29 y/o male category of a 100 miles trail run the winner is Enzo Ferrari.... just wondering if his shoes were red. This is the race:...

In the 18 to 29 y/o male category of a 100 miles trail run the winner is Enzo F...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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Rub in torrential rain!

Today was Wk6 run 3. Up until now we've managed to be so lucky with the weather. Every run has been in lovely weather apart from 1 day when there was slight...

Today was Wk6 run 3. Up until now we've managed to be so lucky with the weather....

Porschegirl

•9 years ago

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Aches 😪

Had a bit of an ache in the front of my right hip and outside top of my right thigh after Saturday morning's run (28 mins). Iced it and it went away by...

Had a bit of an ache in the front of my right hip and outside top of my right th...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Dilemma!!

"Geefor" the Garmin arrived in the post today, I'm in work 18 miles miles away from her :( Do I run tonight and take her out for a spin or do I get up at...

"Geefor" the Garmin arrived in the post today, I'm in work 18 miles miles away f...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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2 runs in a day :)

Well I know it isn't good to do this but I got up yesterday and Monday is always my run day. My husband didn't want to do his run in the morning as it was hot...

Well I know it isn't good to do this but I got up yesterday and Monday is always...

PrincessStef

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8 Run 1 - Whoop!

So this morning I have got 2 kids up and ready for school/nursery, done the school run, put in 3 loads of washing, vacuumed, tidied up a million toys, been...

So this morning I have got 2 kids up and ready for school/nursery, done the scho...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week one (again!)

I tried week one at the end of last week to see what i thought and found it really exciting! I'm a bit over weight and never ran in my life so was really...

I tried week one at the end of last week to see what i thought and found it real...

Pamchopslim

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Graduation Badges May 2015

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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The 25 part of C25K will very special next Tuesday

Next Tuesday, 12th May, will be especially important to me...not only will it be W3R2 (for the second time round), but it will also be our Silver wedding...

Next Tuesday, 12th May, will be especially important to me...not only will it be...

Hidden

•9 years ago

20 Replies

I just felt I had to write a post as to why we all should have a pat on the back.

My main job on this site is to administer the graduation badges. It's a job I love doing and it warms my heart every time a little email pops up in my inbox....

My main job on this site is to administer the graduation badges. It's a job I l...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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STARTING OVER...as the Yanks say.

I'M BACK!! Been away for a prolonger rest on the injury couch (damaged ankle and then a wonderful crop of verrucas on the ball of my foot), and I have decided...

I'M BACK!! Been away for a prolonger rest on the injury couch (damaged ankle an...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Why was that so tough??

Week 3 run one was fairly easy on sunday so I was looking forward to run 2 today. My legs felt heavy but the biggest problem was in my head. I was battling...

Week 3 run one was fairly easy on sunday so I was looking forward to run 2 today...

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

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There!

Week 9 run 3, done! Oh, I'm soooo pleased! I've tried to map my run and found to my horror my distance is only around 4km!!! I don't really mind, though. Just...

Week 9 run 3, done! Oh, I'm soooo pleased! I've tried to map my run and found to...

Iyetomi

Graduate•9 years ago

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confession time!

So guys there I am on week 8 and I think I'd better get off this treadmill and venture outside especially as I want to start doing park runs in a few...

So guys there I am on week 8 and I think I'd better get off this treadmill and v...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

What to do after a bad run....

I had a bad run recently. We all do. This particular one was a planned ~14 km. It was going to be a one-way run, my partner dropped me off on his way to the...

I had a bad run recently. We all do. This particular one was a planned ~14 km....

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Measuring speed and distance

Hi, can someone recommend a suitable and reasonably priced watch which measures speed and distance, please/ It's what's keeping me on a treadmill. When I try...

Hi, can someone recommend a suitable and reasonably priced watch which measures ...

Tess22

•9 years ago

18 Replies

Bridge to 10k- Ideas / suggestions

Hi runners, I am finishing my 2nd c25k of the year- I was very slow after the first one and feel a lot fitter and faster 2nd time around. However, I know I...

Hi runners, I am finishing my 2nd c25k of the year- I was very slow after the fi...

lilylaval

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Running club...beginners???

Well..i was dubious about going but i went to running club tonight ..and didn't expect to but actually enjoyed it!! AND (its a big and!) Me and my neice...

Well..i was dubious about going but i went to running club tonight ..and didn't ...

jules50

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Injury Couch Report

I am being very good, no running as instructed. But I'm so frustrated not being able to get out. I took a short 10 minute walk today and stuggled with it....

I am being very good, no running as instructed. But I'm so frustrated not bein...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

Bank holiday walk

As well as running, I do enjoy a good walk across the fields with the dog(s). This is today's doggy contingent. This was pre-run by the way. You can see...

As well as running, I do enjoy a good walk across the fields with the dog(s). ...

misswobble

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

W5R2 A Mixed Bag

Hi all, I had a very mixed run today with both good and bad. Firstly my first 8 minutes I found fairly easy, however my legs seized up on the middle 5 minute...

Hi all, I had a very mixed run today with both good and bad. Firstly my first 8...

Tulip73

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

2 rest days in between?

Hi all i am now doing week 8 but am still finding one rest day in between runs not enough for my knees to recover and that i need at least 2 non running days...

Hi all i am now doing week 8 but am still finding one rest day in between runs n...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Music problem..

I have just discovered I can play the couch 2 5k app at the same time as listening to my music...the only issue is ( quite a big issue actually ) initially my...

I have just discovered I can play the couch 2 5k app at the same time as listeni...

Xonica

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

weight loss tip :)

After reading Rignolds mail about perfect abs in 30 seconds, here a sure fire way to lose at least a pound with no (extra) effort... Saturday morning, normal...

After reading Rignolds mail about perfect abs in 30 seconds, here a sure fire wa...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Hello again Week 7

Took two weeks off due to achilles tendon pain, which took 7-10 days to ease away. Started back today not knowing how far I'd get, but was pleasantly...

Took two weeks off due to achilles tendon pain, which took 7-10 days to ease awa...

phony_runner

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

yay did it!

my first week completed yay!!! :) looking forward to week 2 starts on wed bring it on!!!! :) managed to do it with everyones support on here . so...

my first week completed yay!!! :) looking forward to week 2 starts on wed bri...

sarahjayne1972

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

Advice on Half?

Couch to Bling in 100 days

A post for anyone who uses a bladder pack.

Has this happened to you?

What's in a name? (just a silly post)

Rub in torrential rain!

Aches 😪

Dilemma!!

2 runs in a day :)

Week 8 Run 1 - Whoop!

Week one (again!)

Graduation Badges May 2015

The 25 part of C25K will very special next Tuesday

I just felt I had to write a post as to why we all should have a pat on the back.

STARTING OVER...as the Yanks say.

Why was that so tough??

There!

confession time!

What to do after a bad run....

Measuring speed and distance

Bridge to 10k- Ideas / suggestions

Running club...beginners???

Injury Couch Report

Bank holiday walk

W5R2 A Mixed Bag

2 rest days in between?

Music problem..

weight loss tip :)

Hello again Week 7

yay did it!

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