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Well, there's that question answered.

I graduated about 2 months ago and had't really decided what I was going to do next. Do I really want to continue running? Do I try for something a bit more...

I graduated about 2 months ago and had't really decided what I was going to do n...

JBBYork

Graduate•9 years ago

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my first step towards weight loss

Completed the second run on C25K. #look forward to 3rd run on Tuesday..

firststep

Graduate•9 years ago

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First event - Brackley 10K Chicken Run

Today was the day for my first ever race. An event in my home town known as the Brackley 10K Chicken Run. Having seen previous years results I knew that my...

Today was the day for my first ever race. An event in my home town known as the ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk3, Run 1 Done :)

I rolled straight out of bed and into my running gear this morning, not allowing myself to come up with any excuses, and I'm really glad that I did. I was...

I rolled straight out of bed and into my running gear this morning, not allowing...

Bartycleaverjones

Graduate•9 years ago

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On target feeling fantastic

Just wanted to share that I have hit 50% of my target for the year. There were times after the London 10k in January where I was sat on the Injury Couch...

Just wanted to share that I have hit 50% of my target for the year. There were t...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Colour dash :)

I've registered for a Colour Dash - it's in 2 weeks - I'm fundaising for the Irish Cancer Society - research and cancer don't know national boundaries :)...

I've registered for a Colour Dash - it's in 2 weeks - I'm fundaising for the Iri...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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Back to start again w5r1

So, after just short of 3 months off I decided to try the C25K again, although not go back to the beginning (I had got to week 7 and am restarting at week 5)....

So, after just short of 3 months off I decided to try the C25K again, although n...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

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Week5 run2 complete

Did it!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!! I feel awesome! Two lots of 8 minutes! Amazed I can do this now :-) 4 1/2 weeks ago I couldn't walk for 8 minutes without severe...

Did it!!!! Woohoo!!!!!!! I feel awesome! Two lots of 8 minutes! Amazed I c...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Fabulous run

You must go running today. You will have a good run. It's not too hot, a nice breeze, the flowers are out and it a day to cruise. 7.5 k done before I really...

You must go running today. You will have a good run. It's not too hot, a nice b...

Juliejam

Graduate•9 years ago

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Best foot forward

What a surprise it was to find myself here already. Where has the time gone? I did well with week 6 run 1. Successful completion. However I noticed on...

What a surprise it was to find myself here already. Where has the time gone? ...

Peskymousie

•9 years ago

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Summer Breeze Half Marathon

"Is anyone running their first half-marathon today?" <Acton puts a sheepish hand up.> Guffaws of friendly but somewhat derisive laughter: "What did you pick...

"Is anyone running their first half-marathon today?" <Acton puts a sheepish han...

ActonHighStreet

•9 years ago

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Cancelled plane, but W5 done. 😆

My plan for this weekend involved wandering around Rome with my other half to celebrate my birthday. Sadly it wasn't to be, our flight home was cancelled, and...

My plan for this weekend involved wandering around Rome with my other half to ce...

charlotte1138

•9 years ago

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First day completed

First day completed. The 60sec runs felt 40 secs to long!! but its done. Bring on day 2

First day completed. The 60sec runs felt 40 secs to long!! but its done. Bring ...

Gecko155308

•9 years ago

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YAY OUCH YAY SMILE YAY 11k

Well I did it, ran 11k today. Took ages and I now can't move but I did it.

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

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First day tomorrow!

After finding my blood pressure was off the scale and spending a night in hospital its time to move my bulk. New running shoes....tick Pod cast loaded....tick...

After finding my blood pressure was off the scale and spending a night in hospit...

Gecko155308

•9 years ago

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W3R3 - done!

Completed W3R3 earlier this evening. A light drizzle of rain made the run more comfortable than previous ones. Can't believe that we're already a third of the...

Completed W3R3 earlier this evening. A light drizzle of rain made the run more c...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R2

Was not feeling well this morning so ditched the early run then this afternoon was so not feeling it. Hubby just made me go out and agreed to come with...

Was not feeling well this morning so ditched the early run then this afternoon w...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Attempting the dreaded Week 5 run 3 tonight 😕

Very nervous! I decided to tell everybody before I attempt it in the hope that if you all know I can't chicken out!

Very nervous! I decided to tell everybody before I attempt it in the hope that i...

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in rural France

I am lucky to be spending some time in the Charante Maritime region of France. I hadn't run for a couple of weeks for various reasons so was determined to get...

I am lucky to be spending some time in the Charante Maritime region of France. I...

Unfitdad59

Graduate•9 years ago

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RAMPANT RIVER RUNNING!!

What could be nicer than a British summers morning with the sun twinkling in the sky and the birds singing their latest albums in the trees? Not much I'd say....

What could be nicer than a British summers morning with the sun twinkling in the...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5R3...great!

Gosh, didn't ever think could run for 20 min continuously...it's amazing this programme is the best1 Hope everyone is getting closer to where they want to...

Gosh, didn't ever think could run for 20 min continuously...it's amazing this pr...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 I'm halfway 😃👍

Sore calves and cheesy grin 😃

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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Run with Rico

Ran this morning and tried to keep my heart rate down while taking smaller strides. A bit of fun and Rico kept up for the 5 miles. Garmin reckons I can run...

Ran this morning and tried to keep my heart rate down while taking smaller strid...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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3rd 10k Run this morning

I had my 3rd go at 10km this morning. About the same time as my previous 2 Saturday 10km runs - about 1hr 21min. No records set there then! It was very humid...

I had my 3rd go at 10km this morning. About the same time as my previous 2 Satur...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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is running i safe for me

hi im 40 and had 145 kg wight ...i walk for 20-30 min. in 4-5 times in week... can i run ...is this safe for me in this kind of body wight ?

hi im 40 and had 145 kg wight ...i walk for 20-30 min. in 4-5 times in week... c...

singh145

•9 years ago

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I did it!

I did it! Completed w9r3 at a local parkrun! I was really slow at 47:48 but I don't care, I completedM never would I imagine that I would run for nearly 50...

I did it! Completed w9r3 at a local parkrun! I was really slow at 47:48 but I do...

Fiddler71

Graduate•9 years ago

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Havant Park Run

Went to do my first park run today surprised to find car park very quiet, found why during the welcome talk its £2 to park and I hadn't noticed oops. Decided...

Went to do my first park run today surprised to find car park very quiet, found ...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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1st parkrun at Bushey Park

Just completed parkrun on w7r1, so time is very slow, legs lack power, but completed the course. It can only get better, am very pleased to have got this far,...

Just completed parkrun on w7r1, so time is very slow, legs lack power, but compl...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parkrun II - The Sequel

Did my second Parkrun this morning and after not running since Wednesday and consequently feeling really fresh and strong, I was really confident of a good...

Did my second Parkrun this morning and after not running since Wednesday and con...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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The end is near... Or is it just the beginning!

Morning all. I am delighted to report that my running buddy and I are on W9. We did run 1 together on Thursday and today I ran R2 on my own which is usually a...

Morning all. I am delighted to report that my running buddy and I are on W9. We ...

Hopefull-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Well, there's that question answered.

my first step towards weight loss

First event - Brackley 10K Chicken Run

Wk3, Run 1 Done :)

On target feeling fantastic

Colour dash :)

Back to start again w5r1

Week5 run2 complete

Fabulous run

Best foot forward

Summer Breeze Half Marathon

Cancelled plane, but W5 done. 😆

First day completed

YAY OUCH YAY SMILE YAY 11k

First day tomorrow!

W3R3 - done!

W3R2

Attempting the dreaded Week 5 run 3 tonight 😕

Running in rural France

RAMPANT RIVER RUNNING!!

W5R3...great!

Week 5 run 2 I'm halfway 😃👍

Run with Rico

3rd 10k Run this morning

is running i safe for me

I did it!

Havant Park Run

1st parkrun at Bushey Park

Parkrun II - The Sequel

The end is near... Or is it just the beginning!

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