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5 minute warm up?

Probably another silly question but how long does everyone keep starting with the 5 minute warm up? Is this always essential or can it be reduced/dropped after...

Probably another silly question but how long does everyone keep starting with th...

Hafaaf61

Graduate•9 years ago

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Good hybrid/trail shoe recommendations?

Am very happy in my Asics Gel Kayanos and would wear them forever, but....my runs are now getting a little more adventurous😮. They still consist of some hard...

Am very happy in my Asics Gel Kayanos and would wear them forever, but....my run...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post grad runs

Good evening. Third post grad run today....4K in just under 29mins...faster pace than my 5K on Thursday, so pleased with that. Struggled but as always had my...

Good evening. Third post grad run today....4K in just under 29mins...faster pace...

suebuzz

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 TICK/Completed

Well got back from Ibiza Friday evening pleased to say we had a good holiday. Before I went away I was hoping to complete the last run of week 9 before I went...

Well got back from Ibiza Friday evening pleased to say we had a good holiday. B...

Glen53

Graduate•9 years ago

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I need new podcasts!

I'm running in Kenya and so far no parkruns! Are there any other good podcasts to use after the 3 with Laura? (Stepping Stones etc) I like them but I'm...

I'm running in Kenya and so far no parkruns! Are there any other good podcasts t...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 Done

Last run completed yesterday, started a little too fast I think but managed to complete the full 30 mins. Can't believe how much I'm enjoying it, hope next...

Last run completed yesterday, started a little too fast I think but managed to c...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

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Great Eastern Run (Peterborough HM)

Well, only 9 months and 4 days since Run 1 Week 1, and I finally did my first Half Marathon. I was running for BLESMA (The Limbless Veterans) Charity, Hold...

Well, only 9 months and 4 days since Run 1 Week 1, and I finally did my first Ha...

millwalki8

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hurray!

My last run was on Sept 17th... Finally made it out today after lurgy followed asthma issues... And it was ace! Targeted 20 minutes but did 30 and...

My last run was on Sept 17th... Finally made it out today after lurgy followed...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thanks to Hilbean...

...for a lovely post reminding me how gorgeous the landscape is at this time of year. Sunday afternoon on the sofa turned into an eight and a half mile trot...

...for a lovely post reminding me how gorgeous the landscape is at this time of ...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oxford Half Marathon - I did it!

Firstly well done to all the wonderful runners on here for all the fabulous achievements. You are all little stars! I am not in the same class but I did...

Firstly well done to all the wonderful runners on here for all the fabulous achi...

BethC

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oxford HM bling

I have to say, I think it's beautiful!

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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Walk not run

its over a week since my last run but wanted to share this Just completed a 10 mile walk with my work mates to raise money for Diabetes UK A gorgeous day for a...

its over a week since my last run but wanted to share this Just completed a 10 m...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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The big poster!

And well done to both of you. I look forward to your reports!

turnturtle

Graduate•9 years ago

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MY first Half Marathon!

I'm lazy (or is that tired?) so rather than mess around doing a montage, I'll post a picture of the gorgeous bling later. This was a fantastic day. Made...

I'm lazy (or is that tired?) so rather than mess around doing a montage, I'll po...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

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I ran for 20 minutes!

Hello I meant to post this straight away but had a hectic weekend. I can't believe I did the 20 minute run on Friday as planned! I had to run in the evening...

Hello I meant to post this straight away but had a hectic weekend. I can't beli...

Row31

•9 years ago

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We did it!

The report will follow. Enough for now to say that my boy ran a 3 hour 4 minute marathon and I did a sub two hour 10 miles (1.59 since you ask). My optimistic...

The report will follow. Enough for now to say that my boy ran a 3 hour 4 minute ...

turnturtle

Graduate•9 years ago

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Are you a dog lover or a cat lover?

http://www.virtualrunneruk.com/enter-cats-and-dogs In all honesty, I've never had a cat or a dog but I've just spotted the race above on virtual runner and it...

http://www.virtualrunneruk.com/enter-cats-and-dogs In all honesty, I've never h...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

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Congrats Riglettes and Miles Yonder

I hear through nefarious channels that Miles achieved greatness in his marathon today, so congratulations, Dude. Also the mighty Riglettes who stormed around...

I hear through nefarious channels that Miles achieved greatness in his marathon ...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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Strength Training & NHS Strength and Flex Plan

I've been thinking about adding in some strength training alongside the Couch to 5K plan (I'm currently in Weeks 4-5) and came across the NHS Strength and Flex...

I've been thinking about adding in some strength training alongside the Couch to...

ShesLikeTheWind

•9 years ago

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Yippee

Well after all the knee issues, nerves and doubts, I did it. My first 10k race. was hard in a couple of places but overall I enjoyed it and a very pleased...

Well after all the knee issues, nerves and doubts, I did it. My first 10k race....

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Getting back into the long run

What a lovely run. Downhill start and corvids of all sorts were out in force this morning against a backdrop of mewling gulls. Lots of crows and jackdaws...

What a lovely run. Downhill start and corvids of all sorts were out in force t...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduation

Does it count as completing week 9 run three if you had to stop to xross a road?

Does it count as completing week 9 run three if you had to stop to xross a road?...

Belinda49

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7,run 2

Well, another 25 min run under my belt, proving to me that the others were not mere accidents! Graduation seems like an achievable target now, only seven more...

Well, another 25 min run under my belt, proving to me that the others were not m...

tara-j

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back home and need to start where I stopped

I was overseas for some six weeks and realised that when you guys talk about the rain and not wanting to go out in wet or muddy condition, I now feel the same....

I was overseas for some six weeks and realised that when you guys talk about the...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Very techo -- for Runkeeper users

( well - it may also be useful for users of other GPS tracking Apps) I bought myself a new Heart rate monitor which connects to Runkeeper - and Runkeeper...

( well - it may also be useful for users of other GPS tracking Apps) I bought ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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40K - time to taper!

Another big week for me this week - a total of 40Klms (of which 25Klm was run/walk in training for my first HM next Sunday week) Today's Sunday social 8K...

Another big week for me this week - a total of 40Klms (of which 25Klm was run/wa...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Graduated with a 5K event..... Hurrayyy... Next target 10k by Dec 2015...

Hey guys.... Something that was impossible for me 2 months ago... Yoday is my biggest achievement so faar.. I graduated.... Completed 5K event an hour......

Hey guys.... Something that was impossible for me 2 months ago... Yoday is my bi...

wasi_sk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not sure

Haven't run for a couple of weeks,mum in hospital, then dad went in, he's home now grandson in. So hope to go for a run tomorrow. I've got my code to do a park...

Haven't run for a couple of weeks,mum in hospital, then dad went in, he's home n...

Diane57

Graduate•9 years ago

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If you really need

More reasons and motivation to run here are two good talks http://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how...

More reasons and motivation to run here are two good talks http://www.ted.com/t...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Foam Roller Torture ?

My Foam roller came today from Amazon and it's torture (real torture) especially on my tight IT bands (the main reason I got it as felt they may have been...

My Foam roller came today from Amazon and it's torture (real torture) especially...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

5 minute warm up?

Good hybrid/trail shoe recommendations?

Post grad runs

Week 9 TICK/Completed

I need new podcasts!

Week 3 Done

Great Eastern Run (Peterborough HM)

Hurray!

Thanks to Hilbean...

Oxford Half Marathon - I did it!

Oxford HM bling

Walk not run

The big poster!

MY first Half Marathon!

I ran for 20 minutes!

We did it!

Are you a dog lover or a cat lover?

Congrats Riglettes and Miles Yonder

Strength Training & NHS Strength and Flex Plan

Yippee

Getting back into the long run

Graduation

Week 7,run 2

Back home and need to start where I stopped

Very techo -- for Runkeeper users

40K - time to taper!

Graduated with a 5K event..... Hurrayyy... Next target 10k by Dec 2015...

Not sure

If you really need

Foam Roller Torture ?

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