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Injured 😥

Have my first 10k race on Sunday and I may not be able to compete. Following a trip to physio last night with a tender knee, it seems I have a tight left quad...

Have my first 10k race on Sunday and I may not be able to compete. Following a ...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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3rd 5k (and PB)

Whew! I am still slow, but I just ran a 5k in 40:49. That is my best time yet. I set out unsure that I would run a full 5k (my knee was just slightly sore)....

Whew! I am still slow, but I just ran a 5k in 40:49. That is my best time yet. I...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post graduate run

I did my first post graduation run yesterday and it felt odd not having Laura but I still enjoyed my run, but feeling it today for some strange reason, will...

I did my first post graduation run yesterday and it felt odd not having Laura bu...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 Day 1 done!

I've been avoiding it all week, thinking up excuses not to run as I was absolutely convinced I would not be able to run for 3 minutes. How wrong was I ? I...

I've been avoiding it all week, thinking up excuses not to run as I was absolute...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

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Talking of medal hangers...........

Carrying on from Aliboo's blue peter special, we came up with this, just a cork board with a line of hooks attached - takes up less space than all the...

Carrying on from Aliboo's blue peter special, we came up with this, just a cork ...

Madge50

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally running again after injury

After injuring myslef almost 4 weeks ago (groin strain, but not too severe), whne i had been at week 5 run 3, I thought I would try running again today. Took...

After injuring myslef almost 4 weeks ago (groin strain, but not too severe), whn...

Gnet

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 Not quite there yet

So disappointed with myself. Nice sunny afternoon so I tried W6R3 but had to stop short about 90 seconds from the end of the run. All the way round I was...

So disappointed with myself. Nice sunny afternoon so I tried W6R3 but had to sto...

Marinagirl

•9 years ago

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Great Run Local?

I've heard people speak about parkrun quite a lot (although I am definitely not yet ready to run 5k!) but have only found out about Great Run Local today - and...

I've heard people speak about parkrun quite a lot (although I am definitely not ...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•9 years ago

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HM Pics

A couple of shots from my HM on Sunday. The one on the left, I think, is about 6K from home just as the route started to get really tough and the one on the...

A couple of shots from my HM on Sunday. The one on the left, I think, is about ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ok, sadly the Garmin didn't work so I bought.....

Lucky Me !! I must be a runner now !!!! Richard

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7, run 2 stats

I have a Garmin forerunner 10 - I have been using it since week 4 and am progressing slowly on my times. I did a PB for my 5k today (albeit some of that will...

I have a Garmin forerunner 10 - I have been using it since week 4 and am progres...

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R2 - Failed :(

It's the first time I've had to walk before being told to. I just couldn't make it through either of the 10 minute runs in this session. Feels terrible. I...

It's the first time I've had to walk before being told to. I just couldn't make ...

DeanP

•9 years ago

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A bit fed up today :/

I am doing w3 second time through as I don't feel ready for that 5mins in w4. So far I've managed to run 3 of the 4 w3 runs relatively ok - Today was r5 and a...

I am doing w3 second time through as I don't feel ready for that 5mins in w4. So...

T0rtoise

•9 years ago

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Completed First Running Event

Hurrayyyyy... finally..... at lasst.. I COMPLETED MY FIRST RUNNING EVENT. 3K Run. I completed week 7 of C25K... came across a event happening in my city and...

Hurrayyyyy... finally..... at lasst.. I COMPLETED MY FIRST RUNNING EVENT. 3K Run...

wasi_sk

Graduate•9 years ago

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My new toy!--

a WAHOO TICKR heart rate monitor. The cheapest of their range at $80 is just a HRM and run tracker....

a WAHOO TICKR heart rate monitor. The cheapest of their range at $80 is just a H...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1

I did it! Can't believe I ran 3 mins then 5 mins then 3 and 5 again, a total of 16 minutes! When a few (several actually!) weeks ago I struggled to step up...

I did it! Can't believe I ran 3 mins then 5 mins then 3 and 5 again, a total of ...

Joopoo

•9 years ago

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Great Scottish Run 10k

Had a great time yesterday at my third 10k doing the Great Scottish Run. Brilliant atmosphere, well organised, never enough toilets, so what's new! My time was...

Had a great time yesterday at my third 10k doing the Great Scottish Run. Brillia...

Burstcouch

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 fail and re-start

Well after my achievement of week 5 I began week 6 with a cold, I did week 6 day 1 and 2 but couldn't even attempt day 3. So today I began week 6 day 1 again...

Well after my achievement of week 5 I began week 6 with a cold, I did week 6 day...

bearunning

•9 years ago

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Post c25k

I need discipline and motivation for my running having graduated once only to let the good work go and re-graduated this morning and I am determined to keep...

I need discipline and motivation for my running having graduated once only to le...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wiegt loss

I am on wk 9, run 3 to accomplish. I must have started the programme about 4 months ago with having taken longer to achieve the times on some weeks. I...

I am on wk 9, run 3 to accomplish. I must have started the programme about 4 mo...

Belinda49

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 day 1

I've got through my first week!! And today was the start of week two. I found it a lot harder and with it being cold I actually couldn't figure out what to...

I've got through my first week!! And today was the start of week two. I found it...

Anewrunner

•9 years ago

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Graduation at last

About twelve days ago, I recounted my troubles following W9R2, which I turned into a 5K in about 45 min. I had done it for R1 but the second run gave me very...

About twelve days ago, I recounted my troubles following W9R2, which I turned in...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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Week 1 again!?!?

Today I made an amazing discovery! In an effort to increase my speed. I did week 1 again, but instead of my normal shuffle I did an almost proper run for the 1...

Today I made an amazing discovery! In an effort to increase my speed. I did week...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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😀😀Lovely, lovely, rainy Graduation day!☔️☁️☔️!

Yippee! After a somewhat extended C25k due to injury the first time round, I am pleased to say that I have just completed the last run of W9! After a pretty...

Yippee! After a somewhat extended C25k due to injury the first time round, I am ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hello week two!

Before I go any further- yes I've broken the rules - I didn't actually have a rest day between runs this time as I ran yesterday morning. But I figured it had...

Before I go any further- yes I've broken the rules - I didn't actually have a re...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•9 years ago

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Time improving since graduating :-)

I graduated 3 weeks ago and was over the moon to have completed the whole programme. I've continued to run 2 or 3 times a week in between a family...

I graduated 3 weeks ago and was over the moon to have completed the whole progra...

Soosysoo

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 1 I've done it.

Well I can not believe it. I have completed the first week. Week Two here we come ....... bring it on!

Well I can not believe it. I have completed the first week. Week Two here we com...

humpapen

•9 years ago

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Graduation.

So after 7 months, 2 leg injuries and an accident to my face (non running), I finally graduate. I managed to lose 2 stone on the way, 2 dress sizes, and I feel...

So after 7 months, 2 leg injuries and an accident to my face (non running), I fi...

lezah61

Graduate•9 years ago

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My First Half Marathon

Mornin’ all I am pleased to advise that I completed the Tonbridge Half Marathon yesterday in a chip time of 2:03:12. Having promised myself that I wouldn’t...

Mornin’ all I am pleased to advise that I completed the Tonbridge Half Marathon...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Garmin 305 - well that has been a huge disappointment !

Went out for a walk this morning. Waited ages for satellites to connect. Got home, plugged into PC and guess what, it won't upload even though it tells me it...

Went out for a walk this morning. Waited ages for satellites to connect. Got h...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

Injured 😥

3rd 5k (and PB)

Post graduate run

Week 3 Day 1 done!

Talking of medal hangers...........

Finally running again after injury

Week 6 Run 3 Not quite there yet

Great Run Local?

HM Pics

Ok, sadly the Garmin didn't work so I bought.....

Week 7, run 2 stats

W6R2 - Failed :(

A bit fed up today :/

Completed First Running Event

My new toy!--

W4R1

Great Scottish Run 10k

Week 6 fail and re-start

Post c25k

Wiegt loss

Week 2 day 1

Graduation at last

Week 1 again!?!?

😀😀Lovely, lovely, rainy Graduation day!☔️☁️☔️!

Hello week two!

Time improving since graduating :-)

week 1 I've done it.

Graduation.

My First Half Marathon

Garmin 305 - well that has been a huge disappointment !

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