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W5R2 oops hiccup

I did W5R2 this evening.. well sort of. The first 8 minute run I completed without a problem really, but the second run I stopped after 2 mins!! Oh I was...

I did W5R2 this evening.. well sort of. The first 8 minute run I completed with...

capitalgirl

•9 years ago

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Re; couch to 5k app

I'm perplexed. Have signed up here to couch to 5k thinking it would unlock the whole 9 week programme on my phone app - since there's no information about how...

I'm perplexed. Have signed up here to couch to 5k thinking it would unlock the w...

lubeelou

•9 years ago

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Looking for a local running buddy...

If you're female and interested in having a running buddy in this location drop me a line. I can just about run a full 5k with a few pit stops.

If you're female and interested in having a running buddy in this location drop ...

Venice

•9 years ago

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Running inbetween waffles

Had a gorgeous run in the sunshine through the Belgian countryside today. Here for a week's celebration of my big 4-0. After a few days of Belgian beer, chocs,...

Had a gorgeous run in the sunshine through the Belgian countryside today. Here f...

MarlyParly

Graduate•9 years ago

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16 minutes!!

Today I started week 4. As week 3 was quite hard, I thought that week 4 would be impossible, but I did it. I cannot believe that I managed to do both of the 3...

Today I started week 4. As week 3 was quite hard, I thought that week 4 would be...

alijabu

Graduate•9 years ago

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Musings on gremlins

W7R1 today and had lots of negative thoughts trying to crowd my head and get me to stop. I distracted myself by mulling over how far I've come mentally over...

W7R1 today and had lots of negative thoughts trying to crowd my head and get me ...

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

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Half-way-ish !

I am have completed the 2nd run of week 5 so I am just over halfway ! As a complete beginner I can not believe how much I am enjoying the programme and...

I am have completed the 2nd run of week 5 so I am just over halfway ! As a comp...

Golddust

Graduate•9 years ago

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Injured, but not couch-bound just yet

What I learnt today: Do not wait until your small niggles have become full blown injuries. I've had tight calves and achilles tendons in the morning when I...

What I learnt today: Do not wait until your small niggles have become full blown...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

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Day 2

I have completed wk1 day 2 today, and found it so much easier than yesterday. I managed to do 8 minutes of jogging today and felt I had achieved so much. I...

I have completed wk1 day 2 today, and found it so much easier than yesterday. I ...

Eddie-1

•9 years ago

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One small step. ......

Finally got the courage to do w1d1. It wasn't pretty but I did it! !!!! Want to get fit and lose weight. Turned 40 last year and also changed jobs to a more...

Finally got the courage to do w1d1. It wasn't pretty but I did it! !!!! Want to ...

Matilda99

Graduate•9 years ago

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Disappointed

Was hoping to go for my final run later W9 R3. But unexpected relatives have turned up. It would be so rude to go out,( tho so tempting). Will have to wait...

Was hoping to go for my final run later W9 R3. But unexpected relatives have tu...

Angie-Tap

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post injury 11km :)

And here's the post injury 11km run :)

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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Happy Happy Joy Joy :D

Been feeling below par these last two weeks. Having started running more than once a week now that ankles feel ok, I've been beset by some sort of virus....

Been feeling below par these last two weeks. Having started running more than o...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 done - guess I graduated?

That's it. Week 9 done three times - all went fairly well. Totally pleased to have completed the 9 weeks. This has been a great program. Thanks for the tips...

That's it. Week 9 done three times - all went fairly well. Totally pleased to ha...

phony_runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Nooshoos!

Amazon knocked on the door and delivered my new treat....... just because I'm a runner!

Amazon knocked on the door and delivered my new treat....... just because I'm a ...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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HM is it feasible?

I have been meaning to get up to HM distance all year and without an event to train for I haven't started. Today I have seen there is a half marathon in...

I have been meaning to get up to HM distance all year and without an event to tr...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Weight management services 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 them...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Legs, legs, legs - I need to feed them!

Monday, my run was much less enjoyable than usual. I ran 10k, and it was my second fastest time, but from the outset my legs didn't feel right. They felt...

Monday, my run was much less enjoyable than usual. I ran 10k, and it was my sec...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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Day 1 C25k COMPLETED!!!

Well I did it!!!!! I got my morbidly obese body to complete day 1 (on my 1st attempt I didn't quite complete it!) and I actually LOVED it!!!! I'm feeling so...

Well I did it!!!!! I got my morbidly obese body to complete day 1 (on my 1st att...

NikkiSu

•9 years ago

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Which is the hardest week and what's your mantra?

What do all you graduates think about which is the most difficult week? I think it will help me to know - I have started using my mantra on runs - it's "Strong...

What do all you graduates think about which is the most difficult week? I think ...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

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Holiday hiccup !

Just had weeks holiday I Crete (lovely) however it was all inclusive so yummy breakfast lunch and dinner ... Wine with everything .. Even a bath !! But Good...

Just had weeks holiday I Crete (lovely) however it was all inclusive so yummy br...

Bevfall

•9 years ago

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One run left - I smell badges!!

Well, W9R1 repeated (bit of a slog really :-( ) So for R2 this morning I changed my route slightly and reverted to 'do not look at your watch until you're...

Well, W9R1 repeated (bit of a slog really :-( ) So for R2 this morning I changed...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shin splints -devestated W5 r2

As a new runner and 50 this year I finished w5r2 last night and was feeling great. I have had pain in my shin for the last couple of runs but it didn't seem to...

As a new runner and 50 this year I finished w5r2 last night and was feeling grea...

Juepoo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running now a way of life

After a heart attack in Feb 2013 weighing over 17 stone and only just turned 43 a big wake up call to change lifstiye. Done a few changes in the first year...

After a heart attack in Feb 2013 weighing over 17 stone and only just turned 43 ...

gareth0073

•9 years ago

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Week 8 - done!!!

I feel amazing today having completed week 8! I normally struggle running on a treadmill as I feel too constrained to one pace but actually I worked pretty...

I feel amazing today having completed week 8! I normally struggle running on a t...

lucieiecul

•9 years ago

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10 mile running plan

Well I tried to download a new plan for a 10 mile race from myasics but it says I don't have enough time so they won't let me have one unless I put the date...

Well I tried to download a new plan for a 10 mile race from myasics but it says ...

misswobble

Graduate•9 years ago

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First 5K!

Just got back from my first 5k! Managed it in 31:42 which I'm delighted with! I can't even think what else to say, I'm too dazed! Arggggggggggh!!! :D

Just got back from my first 5k! Managed it in 31:42 which I'm delighted with! ...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

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Two types of breathing? What do you think

Today was my interval training run up those hills I thought were impossible when I started this running lark. Today as I ran I was thinking about my breathing...

Today was my interval training run up those hills I thought were impossible when...

Juliejam

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9R1

Just back from 1st run of week 9 and loved it was so keen to go on it was thinking of it all day ! How surprised I was to hear Julie again !! And even managed...

Just back from 1st run of week 9 and loved it was so keen to go on it was thinki...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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The warm up walk

Since graduation I have made a small amount of progress by running for 38 minutes! (still can't believe I am doing this) I have read lots of views about pre...

Since graduation I have made a small amount of progress by running for 38 minute...

Trish_h

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

W5R2 oops hiccup

Re; couch to 5k app

Looking for a local running buddy...

Running inbetween waffles

16 minutes!!

Musings on gremlins

Half-way-ish !

Injured, but not couch-bound just yet

Day 2

One small step. ......

Disappointed

Post injury 11km :)

Happy Happy Joy Joy :D

Week 9 done - guess I graduated?

Nooshoos!

HM is it feasible?

Weight management services in pharmacies questionnaire

Legs, legs, legs - I need to feed them!

Day 1 C25k COMPLETED!!!

Which is the hardest week and what's your mantra?

Holiday hiccup !

One run left - I smell badges!!

Shin splints -devestated W5 r2

Running now a way of life

Week 8 - done!!!

10 mile running plan

First 5K!

Two types of breathing? What do you think

W9R1

The warm up walk

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