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How can it be hard and fun?

If you pardon the Ooh Matron / Carry On stylie heading, how can a run that starts out so difficult end up being enjoyable? W3 R3 this evening - and I really...

If you pardon the Ooh Matron / Carry On stylie heading, how can a run that star...

Idolitorus

Graduate•9 years ago

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old/new shoes

...Not that I'm obsessed or anything!

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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A good feeling

A couple of months ago I posted on here asking for some inspiration and a kick up the backside to get me back out there. I graduated originally a couple of...

A couple of months ago I posted on here asking for some inspiration and a kick u...

MotherGoose

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ashton park

We should do a run on Ashton park for the people that help them get better and to become healthier so they can do more things with families and friends

We should do a run on Ashton park for the people that help them get better and t...

horsecrazy01

•9 years ago

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How do you hold/carry your phone/iPod/etc while running?

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations on carriers for (in my case) iPhones while running? Sorry if this has been asked many times before. I don't like the idea...

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations on carriers for (in my case) iPhones while r...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R3

What a great run....started before she told me and manage to give that bit extra for the last minute,pushed on again by my hubby and my fastest run according...

What a great run....started before she told me and manage to give that bit extra...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week two has commenced

I decided on a new direction for week two. Partly due to some embarassing moments during week one run three. I was honked at by a van, possibly laughed at by...

I decided on a new direction for week two. Partly due to some embarassing moment...

Gnet

Graduate•9 years ago

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My 9 year old Son

I let my 9 year old son come with me on a run today. He did really well for his first run. He managed 0.74miles thats with 3 walking breaks. He kind of got...

I let my 9 year old son come with me on a run today. He did really well for his ...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Self inflicted injury

I am too hungover to run today. I am ashamed. That is all.

coryluscontorta

Graduate•9 years ago

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Plantar Fasciitis

So I think I have the above - since week 2 in fact... Pain in the arches, especially first thing, but which fades quickly when warmed up and doesn't bother me...

So I think I have the above - since week 2 in fact... Pain in the arches, espec...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5r3 - I DID IT!!!!! - This fat b*tch can actually run!!!!!

I just completed w5r3 and I'm totally amazed I did it!!!! I had been really worrying about it because I knew if I didn't do it I would be so disappointed with...

I just completed w5r3 and I'm totally amazed I did it!!!! I had been really worr...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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Boost me up buttercup

Hi everyone, Feeling a little apprehensive about my run today. I have been happily progressing from 5k to 10k, but made a bit of a boo boo last week. I did...

Hi everyone, Feeling a little apprehensive about my run today. I have been ha...

Chrissy_b123

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R2

Just did it! I was feeling much better than during the previous runnings. Just feeling that you can go further :) ! Really awesome, no pain, a bit faster and...

Just did it! I was feeling much better than during the previous runnings. Just ...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Saw this and thought of you...

It's great! Also wanted to share the relief that I got through W5 R2 a lot more unscathed than I thought I'd be! Roll on run 3!! Really looking forward to...

It's great! Also wanted to share the relief that I got through W5 R2 a lot mor...

jamsammich

Graduate•9 years ago

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August is a go! Week 3 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to Week 3 (6 July -16 August) Here we are at the half way point already, I don't know whether it's because work is manic at the moment but time is...

Welcome to Week 3 (6 July -16 August) Here we are at the half way point already...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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X Ray result is in

And it's all normal - which is a relief! Haven't run for 4 weeks and 3 days (who's counting?!!) - not quite sure what to do next... the hip still does the...

And it's all normal - which is a relief! Haven't run for 4 weeks and 3 days (wh...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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I didn't forget to post...

So I finished week one and my plan to post every run went out the window. This is because usually I would post as soon as I got home after it, but all the...

So I finished week one and my plan to post every run went out the window. This i...

lyricsarepoetry

•9 years ago

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DIY Sports Bra?

Not sure if this is feasible ladies but FWIW... http://diply.com/auntyacid/video-underwear-sports-bra/156899

Not sure if this is feasible ladies but FWIW... http://diply.com/auntyacid/video...

Usain_Balti

Graduate•9 years ago

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What a waste of time today!

Warning- I'm about to have a serious moan... I think I just wasn't meant to run today.. Started by getting up quite late. I thought well, never mind, a short...

Warning- I'm about to have a serious moan... I think I just wasn't meant to run...

sarahkerr31

Graduate•9 years ago

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Run 1, week 8... getting there!

I ran out of meadow! I walked there (five minute warm-up) and then ran around it, ran home, and was then forced to run around the block twice until the 28...

I ran out of meadow! I walked there (five minute warm-up) and then ran around i...

Mary_O

Graduate•9 years ago

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Around the block

I started running a few weeks ago and the only way I can enjoy it is to go very very very small distances, like just around the block. My overall goal is to be...

I started running a few weeks ago and the only way I can enjoy it is to go very ...

tom24

•9 years ago

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Not crying anymore WK8 R1 done :)

Thanks to everybody who offered words of encouragement last week I went out & did WK 8 R1 again last night and completed it. I treated myself to a new polar...

Thanks to everybody who offered words of encouragement last week I went out & di...

Vicxzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Newham Great Run. Fantastic day.

Warning! Another Newham 10km race report! I think after today I am happy to call myself a runner. I have completed 10km events before (4 to be precise) but...

Warning! Another Newham 10km race report! I think after today I am happy to cal...

BethC

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can't reschedule MYASICS long run away from Sunday??

My "running schedule" revolves around two things - parkrun on Saturday and long runs on Thursday. Although it seems theoretically possible to do some...

My "running schedule" revolves around two things - parkrun on Saturday and long ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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I've only gone and bloomin done it!!

This ^^^ is the cheesy ass smug grin of the first class honours certified couch potato turned runner. This lazy bones only went and finished c25k tonight - and...

This ^^^ is the cheesy ass smug grin of the first class honours certified couch ...

Pen11

Graduate•9 years ago

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new shoes!

We spent the weekend in Nottingham. I even failed to go to parkrun. But I did go into TKMaxx, looking for clothes in my favourite brand. I managed to get two...

We spent the weekend in Nottingham. I even failed to go to parkrun. But I did go...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Glorious run in the evening sun

So tonight was a slow 8k and I waited for the Hubbie to come home so he could bath the wee fella and I could get out. To be fair ive been champing at the bit...

So tonight was a slow 8k and I waited for the Hubbie to come home so he could ba...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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Room for a little one...

.....on the injury couch? So I have an apology to make. I've not been 100% honest with you. In fact, I've been keeping a secret. Since about Week 6, my left...

.....on the injury couch? So I have an apology to make. I've not been 100% hone...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Question?

Right, yesterday I did a PB at the park run (25m30s), a friend of mine was taking part in a race today, so he didn't want to run fast in the park run and so...

Right, yesterday I did a PB at the park run (25m30s), a friend of mine was takin...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Smashed Week 4 Run 1!!

Never thought 2 hours ago that I would be saying this but I loved W4R1! Sense of achievement was great and once I got to the last 5 minute run I knew I could...

Never thought 2 hours ago that I would be saying this but I loved W4R1! Sense of...

sarah469

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

How can it be hard and fun?

old/new shoes

A good feeling

Ashton park

How do you hold/carry your phone/iPod/etc while running?

W7R3

Week two has commenced

My 9 year old Son

Self inflicted injury

Plantar Fasciitis

W5r3 - I DID IT!!!!! - This fat b*tch can actually run!!!!!

Boost me up buttercup

W8R2

Saw this and thought of you...

August is a go! Week 3 - Feel free to join.

X Ray result is in

I didn't forget to post...

DIY Sports Bra?

What a waste of time today!

Run 1, week 8... getting there!

Around the block

Not crying anymore WK8 R1 done :)

Newham Great Run. Fantastic day.

Can't reschedule MYASICS long run away from Sunday??

I've only gone and bloomin done it!!

new shoes!

Glorious run in the evening sun

Room for a little one...

Question?

Smashed Week 4 Run 1!!

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