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We did it! Week 5, run 3!

Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD! As we passed the point where we used to stop at the 8 minute mark, I felt like I was going to pass out and wouldn't get any...

Oh my god, oh my god, OH MY GOD! As we passed the point where we used to stop a...

slowmover

Graduate•9 years ago

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YES!

I was going to wear shorts today, but there was a chilly breeze swinging 'round my hips that made me dash upstairs to change. Plus.....running leggings /...

I was going to wear shorts today, but there was a chilly breeze swinging 'round ...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running

I am 62 never run before 2 stone over weight do you think couch to 5K would be right for me ?

I am 62 never run before 2 stone over weight do you think couch to 5K would be r...

Kemp

•9 years ago

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Speed podcast

Hello fellow runners I haven't posted for a while. Between working, technical rehearsals and performing in a musical I have not had time to run. This morning I...

Hello fellow runners I haven't posted for a while. Between working, technical re...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Spotify

I have just downloaded spotify on my phone. They hav a load of dif choice playlists all for running. Aimed at dif tempos. Put together to help with your pace....

I have just downloaded spotify on my phone. They hav a load of dif choice playli...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally! a run at altitude

Well not all that high really - 4000 feet, in the town of Moab, Utah. But nevertheless, all of my running over the past year has been at around sea level. I...

Well not all that high really - 4000 feet, in the town of Moab, Utah. But never...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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R3Wk4 in the bag.....

YAY :D done it!! Definitely feeling stronger...just wish the weight would come off because it feels like it is holding me back. Guess I am gong to have to...

YAY :D done it!! Definitely feeling stronger...just wish the weight would come ...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Getting closer!!

Getting closer and closer to graduation with wk8r3 tomorrow and me and Wife cannot believe how the time has flown, not just in the weeks gone by but the time...

Getting closer and closer to graduation with wk8r3 tomorrow and me and Wife cann...

lynn128

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R1 Done

Wow I have done it but the last 5min run was quite challenging. Had to dig deep within myself to keep running. Thanks to all encouragement from all you guys.

Wow I have done it but the last 5min run was quite challenging. Had to dig deep ...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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6 day break - yuk!!

Back after 6 days of no running due to weird vertigo-inducing lurgy. It was horrible not being able to run. Was really anxious this morning before I set off...

Back after 6 days of no running due to weird vertigo-inducing lurgy. It was horr...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R1

The next step..........I am surprising myself, and thank you all for the encouragement. Reading stories similiar to myself really helps me believe I might...

The next step..........I am surprising myself, and thank you all for the encoura...

lindar383

Graduate•9 years ago

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So easy, NOT so easy now ..

Just completed W6R3 successfully. I can't say I found it easy and when Laura suggested speeding up for the last minute I declined impolitely! I wish I was one...

Just completed W6R3 successfully. I can't say I found it easy and when Laura su...

minsterjane

Graduate•9 years ago

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Run into Summer Quest Week 1 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to Week 1 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are starting another quest. I am sure 6 weeks keeps getting faster and faster. What the quest is:- The quest...

Welcome to Week 1 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are starting another quest. I am...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Training for Bristol 10K and virtually running to Mars

After graduating last year I have found it difficult to motivate myself. I did the Bristol Half marathon in September which I completed but it was hard as such...

After graduating last year I have found it difficult to motivate myself. I did t...

Flamingo1

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Trying to prepare for my first 10k

I've not written a post here for such a long time, but continue to keep an eye on all the posts for tips and advice. I graduated last summer but unfortunately...

I've not written a post here for such a long time, but continue to keep an eye o...

Tracey001

Graduate•9 years ago

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Mrs GF and Rico came too!

Had a great start to Bank Holiday Monday. Mrs GF has been running 3 times a week on the sly when she claimed to have been walking Rico since March. So today...

Had a great start to Bank Holiday Monday. Mrs GF has been running 3 times a week...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Time out for illness

I was 1 run off completing week 4 when I was struck down with a nasty cold. I've been unable to run for a whole week now and still don't feel like i have the...

I was 1 run off completing week 4 when I was struck down with a nasty cold. I've...

Spoons

•9 years ago

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Wk 7 runs 1 & 2

I did wk 7 run 1 last fri and today did wk 7 run 2. I am feeling elated, not cos I have conquered the fact that last fri I swallowed a fly that wiggled and...

I did wk 7 run 1 last fri and today did wk 7 run 2. I am feeling elated, not co...

dotty_segs

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 3 Complete :)

After a slight delay due to a combination of a poorly son up in the night and a busier than usual work schedule I have now completed week 3! I know the...

After a slight delay due to a combination of a poorly son up in the night and a ...

ewttw

•9 years ago

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My bupa mile

I was also.there runner 2382 and due to working the night shift 7.00pm to 8.00am & doing overtime I have not trained much + after doing a 12 hour shift this...

I was also.there runner 2382 and due to working the night shift 7.00pm to 8.00...

adidas1961

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bupa bling

My bling.....

adidas1961

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk4R1 completed!

Yesterday it could have been tempting not to go, but no, I'm doing this for me...so me better get interested. Went out - found it hard - but felt so much...

Yesterday it could have been tempting not to go, but no, I'm doing this for me.....

Reidy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Painful toes

Hi everyone, I have recently completed this program and have moved onto a marathon training program. I've been managing runs okay so far but getting pain in...

Hi everyone, I have recently completed this program and have moved onto a marath...

Clare31

•9 years ago

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Anyone suffer from a 'hallux rigidus'?

I am hopefully going to graduate tomorrow, all being well, but am really struggling with a VERY painful big toe! I seem to have no movement at the joint. Have...

I am hopefully going to graduate tomorrow, all being well, but am really struggl...

stridingedge

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help! Just entered GNR

I was going to see how I get on at my 1st HM in Edinburgh next Sunday before deciding whether to do it or not but tonight thought would just go for it so now...

I was going to see how I get on at my 1st HM in Edinburgh next Sunday before dec...

Fitfor60

Graduate•9 years ago

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The Only Way to Visit Westminster

So I've finally put down the high fiveing Westie and joined the fray. Bailey happily went into the kennels for the day and I donned my running kit to join Rob...

So I've finally put down the high fiveing Westie and joined the fray. Bailey ha...

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Goody bag

This was the contents of my Westminster Mile goody bag, my first one! I only got a wrapped cake at the Race for Life last year. Good contents but why the hell...

This was the contents of my Westminster Mile goody bag, my first one! I only got...

redkelly

Graduate•9 years ago

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Westminster Mile bling!

The other side of the medal!

redkelly

Graduate•9 years ago

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Westminster Mile done!

Well had to get up at 6am to get an 8am train to London, sat down and the lady opposite turned out to also be doing the run, so we buddied up me and Suzanne...

Well had to get up at 6am to get an 8am train to London, sat down and the lady o...

redkelly

Graduate•9 years ago

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Sickness, kids, wk6 r2 and new shoes!

Hi all, it's been a few days since I last posted. My youngster has been ill and as per usual it has gone through the house. I was lucky and only had a tiny bit...

Hi all, it's been a few days since I last posted. My youngster has been ill and ...

juju656

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

We did it! Week 5, run 3!

YES!

Running

Speed podcast

Spotify

Finally! a run at altitude

R3Wk4 in the bag.....

Getting closer!!

W6R1 Done

6 day break - yuk!!

W3R1

So easy, NOT so easy now ..

Run into Summer Quest Week 1 - Feel free to join.

Training for Bristol 10K and virtually running to Mars

Trying to prepare for my first 10k

Mrs GF and Rico came too!

Time out for illness

Wk 7 runs 1 & 2

Week 3 Complete :)

My bupa mile

Bupa bling

Wk4R1 completed!

Painful toes

Anyone suffer from a 'hallux rigidus'?

Help! Just entered GNR

The Only Way to Visit Westminster

Goody bag

Westminster Mile bling!

Westminster Mile done!

Sickness, kids, wk6 r2 and new shoes!

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