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A personal best for me

Today was my first post graduation run. I decided to try "map my run" and set out. I had another agenda which I almost didn't acknowledge to myself: to run a...

Today was my first post graduation run. I decided to try "map my run" and set ou...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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First 10km race today

The day dawned & the sun was out. I was soooooo nervous. I walked to the start, got my chip & met up with a fellow poster on here. She was with a few of her...

The day dawned & the sun was out. I was soooooo nervous. I walked to the start, ...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ipswich HM

No I didn't do it...I wish... but I was on Marshall duty. It was just amazing being part of it. Hopefully one day I may run it Jules xx

No I didn't do it...I wish... but I was on Marshall duty. It was just amazing b...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Sore hips

I graduated in may and have kept up the 30 min runs 3-4 times a week gradually building up but about 2 weeks ago both hips started hurting while running and...

I graduated in may and have kept up the 30 min runs 3-4 times a week gradually b...

cmcadams

Graduate•9 years ago

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Race Tourism - Belfast Half Marathon

Good afternoon one and all. ☺ A quick warning to start off with; this post is a travel journal by way of a race report, so there's every possibility (okay,...

Good afternoon one and all. ☺ A quick warning to start off with; this post is a...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk4r1 and sore heels

Yay, I got out in the lovely weather today and did my first run of week 4. I felt really good and managed to do an extra 3 min at the end, before cooling down....

Yay, I got out in the lovely weather today and did my first run of week 4. I fel...

Jiggity

•9 years ago

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Run or Dye

Such a brilliant weekend 6.75k Friday (part of build to 10k) helped at Park Run on Saturday the Run or Dye today. It really is the best fun you can have...

Such a brilliant weekend 6.75k Friday (part of build to 10k) helped at Park Run ...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Alzheimer's

Didn't do my usual Sunday run, instead I did a 7k memory walk for Alzheimer's at Virginia water. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed the walk took an hour .😀

Didn't do my usual Sunday run, instead I did a 7k memory walk for Alzheimer's at...

Diane57

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finished first week!

Just completed my last run of week one. 8 more to go!

Bram77

•9 years ago

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I've done it!!!

So happy to say that I completed my final week 9 run today!! I also did a total distance of 6.2k including my warmup/down which is my best yet so I'm doubly...

So happy to say that I completed my final week 9 run today!! I also did a total ...

Cazzzarooo

Graduate•9 years ago

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When do you find is the best time to run?

I'm about to embark on the couch25k challenge, however I'm worried that I'll struggle to find time to squeeze it in - I know that's not an excuse. I'm a very...

I'm about to embark on the couch25k challenge, however I'm worried that I'll str...

be_0193

•9 years ago

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I've got a hernia

After a miserable August due to throat infections when I only ran twice and losing my mojo in early September, running twice again. I've now got a bad back...

After a miserable August due to throat infections when I only ran twice and losi...

Daisyrun

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9

Hi all, 2nd run of week nine. 2.6 miles in 30mins. Better time than the first run (which was Thursday and I forgot to post) did 2.4 miles in 30 mins so a bit...

Hi all, 2nd run of week nine. 2.6 miles in 30mins. Better time than the first ru...

suebuzz

Graduate•9 years ago

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Trail shoes

Im thinking of getting some trail shoes, as my new local Parkrun is all trail & grass with hills which are now getting muddy & slippery, so I would think it's...

Im thinking of getting some trail shoes, as my new local Parkrun is all trail & ...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25k - tick

Did it!!! Week 9 run 3 complete! I was lapped by a few people doing the 10k but I definitely finished! There were a few killer hills and I had to walk up a...

Did it!!! Week 9 run 3 complete! I was lapped by a few people doing the 10k but...

Brummymummy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week4 run1

I did week 3 5 times, as life got in the way of my progress, and today battled on to week 4. The distances are quite à step up on last week, but I just took it...

I did week 3 5 times, as life got in the way of my progress, and today battled o...

minnabluff

•9 years ago

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A FEW FIRSTS ….....

Yesterday produced several running firsts for me. Number one was marshalling at Killerton parkrun. So at 8.15 in the morning I was fixing high viz arrows to...

Yesterday produced several running firsts for me. Number one was marshalling at...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•9 years ago

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Long run 3 weeks before the Yorkshire ten mile run.

I was so dreading getting up this morning. I knew I had to do a long run if I was even going to start the Yorkshire ten miler. But I have been either ill or...

I was so dreading getting up this morning. I knew I had to do a long run if I wa...

turnturtle

Graduate•9 years ago

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What do people eat before running?

I am now on w6 r2 and starting to struggle. It has just dawned on me that maybe the issue is running first thing only fuelled by a mug of weak tea? I know I...

I am now on w6 r2 and starting to struggle. It has just dawned on me that maybe...

Wizzie1967

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1 -done but hard work

Any tips on how to get limbs flowing first thing in the morning? Don't know whether early morning runs suit me as my legs felt like blocks of wood all the way...

Any tips on how to get limbs flowing first thing in the morning? Don't know whet...

farawaytree74

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K Shop - is it hidden in a back alley?

I want to see what merchandise we can buy from Health Unlocked for the C25K programme and on a post it says there is a link on the right hand side of the page....

I want to see what merchandise we can buy from Health Unlocked for the C25K prog...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running after injury

Hello all 😊 I started running in May using a similar programme to C25K, I surpised myself with my own ability and was soon running 7KM in 45 mins. I...

Hello all 😊 I started running in May using a similar programme to C25K, I sur...

Runjaneyrun

•9 years ago

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W9 R1 - Done ! Now off to the Rugby World Cup !!!

Had a great pre-guilt run this morning ! Headphones ran out of juice but luckily Runkeeper played out loud so at least I had a clue !! Chilly to start with...

Had a great pre-guilt run this morning ! Headphones ran out of juice but luckil...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R3...Blood, sweat and tears!

I feel like I've gone through some sort of initiation, as have now fallen over while running! Nothing spectacular...one minute I was running, next I was lying...

I feel like I've gone through some sort of initiation, as have now fallen over w...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

27 Replies

Probably a stupid question...

I have just finished wk 5 run 3 and my son asked me how far I'd run in the 20 minutes. What do you all use to measure this? I don't run along roads so can't...

I have just finished wk 5 run 3 and my son asked me how far I'd run in the 20 mi...

Hafaaf61

Graduate•9 years ago

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Completed W7R3

I have completed W7R3. Feeling happy and proud for myself I feel first 2-3 mins are very tough for me and after that it is smooth. Any suggestion, how to...

I have completed W7R3. Feeling happy and proud for myself I feel first 2-3 mins...

sunil29feb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Kilometres or miles?

Wondering whether I should think in kilometres or miles. Since doing the programme, my aim has been to work towards 5K but lots of runners are thinking miles....

Wondering whether I should think in kilometres or miles. Since doing the progra...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running in the dark......

After all your help on my questions about the above I nipped into Sports Direct and picked up : Hi Vis Vest Flashing Armband Running Tights with Hi Vis...

After all your help on my questions about the above I nipped into Sports Direct ...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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What a day!

My goodness. Somewhere between walking the dogs in the mist early doors and the rest of Saturday- which included babysitting my granddaughter, losing my car...

My goodness. Somewhere between walking the dogs in the mist early doors and the ...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•9 years ago

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The end of week 8 and being realistic

Just back from W8R3 and it's been the best run of the week in terms of distance covered ( 3.22k in 28 minutes) and the best run for weeks in terms of how I...

Just back from W8R3 and it's been the best run of the week in terms of distance...

Eastofthegate

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

A personal best for me

First 10km race today

Ipswich HM

Sore hips

Race Tourism - Belfast Half Marathon

Wk4r1 and sore heels

Run or Dye

Alzheimer's

Finished first week!

I've done it!!!

When do you find is the best time to run?

I've got a hernia

Week 9

Trail shoes

C25k - tick

Week4 run1

A FEW FIRSTS ….....

Long run 3 weeks before the Yorkshire ten mile run.

What do people eat before running?

W8R1 -done but hard work

C25K Shop - is it hidden in a back alley?

Running after injury

W9 R1 - Done ! Now off to the Rugby World Cup !!!

W8R3...Blood, sweat and tears!

Probably a stupid question...

Completed W7R3

Kilometres or miles?

Running in the dark......

What a day!

The end of week 8 and being realistic

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