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1st Park Run completed

Home alone today as boys of marshalling at paintball. Decided to finally do my 1st park run at Wanstead Flats. Really enjoyed it,lots of newbies,great area to...

Home alone today as boys of marshalling at paintball. Decided to finally do my 1...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stuck on week 1

I started couch to 5k a month ago. I wasn't able to do the first run, but then the next time I managed to do it and for the last month I've been doing week 1....

I started couch to 5k a month ago. I wasn't able to do the first run, but then t...

Kiri_Kaneko

•8 years ago

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1st Park run completed!

Well i got up early out of my nice bed and went without morning snuggles with my darling wife, clad myself in lycra, slipped into my new running shoes and went...

Well i got up early out of my nice bed and went without morning snuggles with my...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Eyes on the Prize

I've got 5 more runs to graduation and I'm definitely feeling that it's within my grasp now. Like my other forum buddies with graduation in their sights...

I've got 5 more runs to graduation and I'm definitely feeling that it's within m...

PumpKim

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first 5k for 15 years!

I'm off to do my first 5 k race today in Devon. I last did one 15 years ago. Wish me luck.

I'm off to do my first 5 k race today in Devon. I last did one 15 years ago. Wis...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Wrist based HR monitor with LOUD "beep" ??

There are many running watches with integrated HR monitor - but I am looking for one which can be programmed to go "Beep" when I exceed a certain number ( most...

There are many running watches with integrated HR monitor - but I am looking for...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rested, Ready, Go!!

Hello All, I thought it would be nice to start with some light hearted humour Well it's Friday another week over, another weekend to look forward to. How...

Hello All, I thought it would be nice to start with some light hearted humour...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3

Completed the third run of the week. Feeling happy because I completed it but am so dreading going up to 3 minutes next week. I know I don't have to but would...

Completed the third run of the week. Feeling happy because I completed it but am...

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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To eat or not to eat

Thoughts on eating before early morning runs! Do you have a cuppa or burst outta bed, gear on and trot on?

Thoughts on eating before early morning runs! Do you have a cuppa or burst outt...

TINADICKINSON

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Week 8, Run 1 - 3 new personal records!

Hello everybody! I started week 8 this evening. I felt fairly confident about it and was eager to get moving as it was very chilly when I stepped outside. On...

Hello everybody! I started week 8 this evening. I felt fairly confident about i...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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10k run event for 8yr olds, north west?

Hi, Does anyone know of any events that allow children a challenge greater than 5k? Our son will be 8 in March and often runs 8-10k with us. An event where...

Hi, Does anyone know of any events that allow children a challenge greater than...

Zoe2002

•8 years ago

1 Reply

ready for winter run

hi all just a line to wish everyone who is doing the Manchester winter run on sunday the best of luck...just seen the weather forecast and it looks perfect...

hi all just a line to wish everyone who is doing the Manchester winter run on su...

givman

•8 years ago

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w5, R2

Completed two runs of 8 minutes, was really excited yo even think I could consider trying to achieve this and I did. Anxious and excited about the next run, 20...

Completed two runs of 8 minutes, was really excited yo even think I could consid...

Getupandgo

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 R1 - couldn't wait for my treat

Well the original intention was to have 2 days off and run on Saturday. A treat at the weekend. But I caught up with the posts on here at lunchtime which made...

Well the original intention was to have 2 days off and run on Saturday. A treat ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not quite there but better than last time

Hi all Week 7 run 2 today ( rare day off so nice mid day outing). Didn't wear too many layers as part of the problem last time was me getting too hot I think....

Hi all Week 7 run 2 today ( rare day off so nice mid day outing). Didn't wear t...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Where's Acton high St?

I mean the c25k member, I don't want directions to the place name thanks haha. Haven't heard anything from him for about 6 months, when he had just completed a...

I mean the c25k member, I don't want directions to the place name thanks haha. H...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2 - middle run always "bogey" run, but done!

Phew! I'm not sure if this is in my mind, or if this 'middle' run is genuinely the hardest of the week. I seem to have a pattern of Run2 being the "bogey" run...

Phew! I'm not sure if this is in my mind, or if this 'middle' run is genuinely t...

Running-scared

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R3 done!

Finally finished run 3! I was doing ok until the last 5 minute run, when I got a stitch and my legs began to feel heavy and tired. But I pushed through and...

Finally finished run 3! I was doing ok until the last 5 minute run, when I got a...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lovely day, can't run :'-(

So it's a beautiful day, the sun is shinning, it would normally be my run day but I can't go out! I've got this odd pain in my foot, it hurts when I walk but...

So it's a beautiful day, the sun is shinning, it would normally be my run day bu...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R3 Completed, but what do i do next?

Started running this morning thinking about how great it will be to finish the program and looking forward to the prospect of buying my graduation jacket I...

Started running this morning thinking about how great it will be to finish the p...

Slowstart

Graduate•8 years ago

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WK7: My most challenging, exhaustion and foot pain, but still loving it.

Up until WK7 I have been on an absolute high. Even WK6r3 was amazing. I came down to earth with a bump on Monday WK7R1 as I felt exhausted right from the start...

Up until WK7 I have been on an absolute high. Even WK6r3 was amazing. I came dow...

GoNaNa

Graduate•8 years ago

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WK7R3 completed. Am I happy or sad ?

On Wednesday and I ran additional 3 minutes to get a sneaky 28 minute run in prior to WK8. It was the first run where I monitored the distance and I managed...

On Wednesday and I ran additional 3 minutes to get a sneaky 28 minute run in pri...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Crossfit Open starts today

So, today is the first round of the Crossfit Open - the annual worldwide competition to rui knees and crush souls. The exercise for round one is 25 feet of...

So, today is the first round of the Crossfit Open - the annual worldwide competi...

Rignold

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Game on!

Morning everyone 😃 So having had the kick up the bum that I needed from you all the other day, I cleared out the junk food, meal planned and bought fresh...

Morning everyone 😃 So having had the kick up the bum that I needed from you all...

Prettys073

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1R2 done :)

I did it yaaaay. Finally got on to R2. Still got the back end of my cold but I was determined that this week IS going to continue as W1. I got home from work...

I did it yaaaay. Finally got on to R2. Still got the back end of my cold but I w...

vickyb5277

•8 years ago

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WK3D2

My knees have divorced me! But Laura kept me going.... I can now understand why Athletes jump into baths of ice. Bring on WK3 D3 well after the day's rest.

My knees have divorced me! But Laura kept me going.... I can now understand why ...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

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Any sloggers out there?

Don't get me wrong, I'm chuffed as a carrot that I'm managing 28 minutes but my endomondo is reading 3.5km! Reading the forums it seems that is a tad slow......

Don't get me wrong, I'm chuffed as a carrot that I'm managing 28 minutes but my ...

KTMACNESS

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Done - New Park Run near me, yay!

So, I didn't really believe I could do it when I set out this morning, but apart from the first five minutes (why do they feel so hard?) it was okay. I...

So, I didn't really believe I could do it when I set out this morning, but apar...

Neverrunmum

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

W3R3 on hold :o(

Up and out at 6.30, but during the warm up walk it felt one like of the toes on my right foot wasn't quite in the right place (like cramp, but sort of joined...

Up and out at 6.30, but during the warm up walk it felt one like of the toes on ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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w2r1

Just did the first run in week 2, and I struggled starting out. I didn't think that the extra 30 seconds of running would kill me, but it was difficult. I...

Just did the first run in week 2, and I struggled starting out. I didn't think t...

Kelcey

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2016

1st Park Run completed

Stuck on week 1

1st Park run completed!

Eyes on the Prize

My first 5k for 15 years!

Wrist based HR monitor with LOUD "beep" ??

Rested, Ready, Go!!

W2R3

To eat or not to eat

Week 8, Run 1 - 3 new personal records!

10k run event for 8yr olds, north west?

ready for winter run

w5, R2

W9 R1 - couldn't wait for my treat

Not quite there but better than last time

Where's Acton high St?

W8R2 - middle run always "bogey" run, but done!

W4R3 done!

Lovely day, can't run :'-(

W9R3 Completed, but what do i do next?

WK7: My most challenging, exhaustion and foot pain, but still loving it.

WK7R3 completed. Am I happy or sad ?

Crossfit Open starts today

Game on!

W1R2 done :)

WK3D2

Any sloggers out there?

Week 6 Done - New Park Run near me, yay!

W3R3 on hold :o(

w2r1

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