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Both non-stop running - and run/walk for me!!

I am trying to figure out my way through a dilemma! I have launched myself into a 14 week HM programme , with the aim of running a HM using a run/walk...

I am trying to figure out my way through a dilemma! I have launched myself into ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Another 5k done!

Second 5k in the bag, although I've come to the conclusion I don't like grass running!! Any tips??

Second 5k in the bag, although I've come to the conclusion I don't like grass ru...

Slong090277

Graduate•9 years ago

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Managed to knock 3 minutes off my PB Today

Well that was a surprise, my first Park run time from 3 weeks ago was 38 minutes. Did my first race today, R4Life and came in under 35 minutes. Look forward...

Well that was a surprise, my first Park run time from 3 weeks ago was 38 minute...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

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A long run tomorrow.

I will be doing W6r" tomorrow but I am in a better mood than last week as I know now that a long run is not impossible for me if not easy. But I am SOOO...

I will be doing W6r" tomorrow but I am in a better mood than last week as I know...

jabellik

Graduate•9 years ago

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Great Newham London Run

Afternoon All Hope everyone's had a great weekend's running (if only to take our minds off the cricket!) I know I'm one of many C25Kers who was at the Olympic...

Afternoon All Hope everyone's had a great weekend's running (if only to take ou...

ActonHighStreet

•9 years ago

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From Parkrun pathetic to 10k terrific

Well I did it, didn't get lost and achieved a personal best. I was expecting my 10k to be 2.00 and I did it in 1.40. Started in the pink wave, which was the...

Well I did it, didn't get lost and achieved a personal best. I was expecting my...

Baileyb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Delayed Update

Not really on target with my HM training :( however I am getting out there. I am, thankfully, back to 3 times a week :) I am hoping my slow and steady pace...

Not really on target with my HM training :( however I am getting out there. I am...

Net68

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shin splints :'(

I've succumbed to the dreaded shin splints. Haven't been out for a run in 11 days as they're still sore (they only hurt when I go up and down stairs now, not...

I've succumbed to the dreaded shin splints. Haven't been out for a run in 11 da...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R3 - RFL!

As promised a snapshot of us at the end of today's RFL (as you can see daughter is better at taking selfies than me!), the medals just made it into the bottom...

As promised a snapshot of us at the end of today's RFL (as you can see daughter ...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1

This run was better then W7R3, I was not feeling pain at all. But it seems a bit slower as well, but anyway in the end of te day it is abotu distance not speed...

This run was better then W7R3, I was not feeling pain at all. But it seems a bit...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Toilet troubles

After reading a few posts this last week about people having bathroom issues during runs, I have just seen this and had to share with you guys....

After reading a few posts this last week about people having bathroom issues dur...

sallyannie

Graduate•9 years ago

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on the couch

Tried a run last night after a week off due to an injured knee (Injured running downhill at a park run) ! Knee still hurts so stopped and came back to an ice...

Tried a run last night after a week off due to an injured knee (Injured running ...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K+ Stepping Stones and Flies galore

I thought I'd try the stepping stones podcast today. Set off on the 10minute 150bpm run and swallowed a fly. Coughing and spluttering while continuing to try...

I thought I'd try the stepping stones podcast today. Set off on the 10minute 150...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parkrun (sort of!)

I finally braved the parkrun yesterday and am so glad I did, I've wanted to do it for ages but couldn't seem to work up the courage. The people were lovely...

I finally braved the parkrun yesterday and am so glad I did, I've wanted to do i...

notoldyet

Graduate•9 years ago

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Loneliness of a 5K Runner

I, like many others here, run solo. Just me and the long road! Recently I have met with a friend, and we run together. Our nest times are dissimilar but we...

I, like many others here, run solo. Just me and the long road! Recently I have ...

Theziggy

Graduate•9 years ago

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I feel like Forest Gump!!

What has happened to me in the last 5 weeks?? I find myself waking up at the weekends and itching to get out and run. OK so I'm only level 5 and have the...

What has happened to me in the last 5 weeks?? I find myself waking up at the w...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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That's it, all done!!

I graduated today! After 13 weeks I finally completed the final run of week 9. What a challenge it has been. When I started back at the end of April, it was...

I graduated today! After 13 weeks I finally completed the final run of week 9. W...

alijabu

Graduate•9 years ago

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I'm a graduate I'm a graduate I'm a graduate 😜😜😜😜😜😜

Honestly can't believe I've completed the program with a lovely rainy Sunday morning 👍👍👍👍 am sooooooo stoked I'm a runner dancing and skipping around my...

Honestly can't believe I've completed the program with a lovely rainy Sunday mor...

Tiaralou

Graduate•9 years ago

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Advice needed - can I run more?

Okay, so this seems like a silly (yet somewhat arrogant) question, but can I complete some of the runs without the days rest in between or will this cause...

Okay, so this seems like a silly (yet somewhat arrogant) question, but can I com...

purplegoose

•9 years ago

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New shoes!

Treated myself to some new running shoes yesterday. Just about to christen them this morning!

Treated myself to some new running shoes yesterday. Just about to christen the...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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So that's it!

Week 9 run 3 done! What an amazing programme - I'm now healthier, slimmer and mildly addicted to running! Long may it continue! Thank you all for your input,...

Week 9 run 3 done! What an amazing programme - I'm now healthier, slimmer and mi...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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Fun run 5K: I did it

I did it. My first official Fun Run. Very very special. And I got a medal for it! My first medal. The run was actually: bitumen, grass (oval), asphalt, red...

I did it. My first official Fun Run. Very very special. And I got a medal for i...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r3.. Whoopee

I was trepidous. Run 2 was hard and I had a feeling run three today would be so tough. I did some yoga before I headed to stretch out. Instead of really...

I was trepidous. Run 2 was hard and I had a feeling run three today would be so ...

Suzytagain

•9 years ago

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running for fitness?

I've just started using a heart rate monitor whilst running and well it seems just a good idea. It doesn't matter where you run the temperature , or pace or...

I've just started using a heart rate monitor whilst running and well it seems ju...

marc_read

Graduate•9 years ago

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Knees little helpers

Useful information here: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/yoga-therapy-for-your-knees1

Useful information here: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/yoga-thera...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Longest run so far

Hi fellow runners, I missed out on park run this morning ( too comfortable in bed!!) So I thought a long run today would stop me feeling guilty. Went out at a...

Hi fellow runners, I missed out on park run this morning ( too comfortable in be...

samsonandrew

Graduate•9 years ago

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My week of running!

Monday started with a PB, knocked 27 secs of my former PB so ran 28.57. Was so happy, pretty tired but beamed all day. Wednesday I did a brick session so...

Monday started with a PB, knocked 27 secs of my former PB so ran 28.57. Was so ...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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I did it! W9R3 Graduate

Lovely morning at Bushey Park, I started at the front with Gary S, and they all shot past me, the buggers! lol and of course Gary went with them to get his...

Lovely morning at Bushey Park, I started at the front with Gary S, and they all ...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Map My Run stats

As you guys know, I am a complete newbie and today I used the Map My Run app for the first time - just to see what it does. I have heard some say the signal...

As you guys know, I am a complete newbie and today I used the Map My Run app for...

Idolitorus

Graduate•9 years ago

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Guinness, the secret to a PB?

Well I went out last night with the intention of having just a couple of pints of Guinness, it turned into 4! Surprisingly, at the Park Run this morning I...

Well I went out last night with the intention of having just a couple of pints o...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

Both non-stop running - and run/walk for me!!

Another 5k done!

Managed to knock 3 minutes off my PB Today

A long run tomorrow.

Great Newham London Run

From Parkrun pathetic to 10k terrific

Delayed Update

Shin splints :'(

W8R3 - RFL!

W8R1

Toilet troubles

on the couch

C25K+ Stepping Stones and Flies galore

Parkrun (sort of!)

Loneliness of a 5K Runner

I feel like Forest Gump!!

That's it, all done!!

I'm a graduate I'm a graduate I'm a graduate 😜😜😜😜😜😜

Advice needed - can I run more?

New shoes!

So that's it!

Fun run 5K: I did it

W1r3.. Whoopee

running for fitness?

Knees little helpers

Longest run so far

My week of running!

I did it! W9R3 Graduate

Map My Run stats

Guinness, the secret to a PB?

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