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Fairy feet...and a lurking dinosaur

I had my second run of the week on Thursday, as the weather was set fair. I was a tad dubious, about setting out, as had woken in the early hours with a...

I had my second run of the week on Thursday, as the weather was set fair. I was ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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W6R3 Done After Walking my Dog.

'Twas a little harder for me today and I guess I didn't help myself by taking a 4.5k dog walk before I did this run. I was sluggish, so no dog walking before a...

'Twas a little harder for me today and I guess I didn't help myself by taking a ...

JaxO

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun PB

Was really Brass Monkees this morning on Parkrun, but the sun was shining on us with just a few spots of rain toward the end of the run, so was good, and to...

Was really Brass Monkees this morning on Parkrun, but the sun was shining on us ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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WHOOPEE!

Wk 5 run 3 complete....first few minutes were tough....but when I got half way I got a second wind. Almost shed a tear !

Wk 5 run 3 complete....first few minutes were tough....but when I got half way I...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I chuffing did it!

Week 5, run 3 done! Would have never have thought that I could run for 20 mins but I did it. First 5 minutes were the hardest but I kept going. By the end it...

Week 5, run 3 done! Would have never have thought that I could run for 20 mins ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I chuffing did it!

Week 5 run 3 - CHECK! I've been putting it off since Monday, just convinced I'd never be able to run for 20 mins and didn't feel like I'd be able to get over...

Week 5 run 3 - CHECK! I've been putting it off since Monday, just convinced I'd...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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W6r3

So completed my first 25-min run this morning. My phone says I did 5.2 km in 40:50!! I don't start the podcast straight away to avoid running over a steep...

So completed my first 25-min run this morning. My phone says I did 5.2 km in 40:...

Sarah981

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I'm doing alot better since starting the programme again in January. I have learnt to keep a slow and steady pace and as yet haven't had to repeat any of the...

I'm doing alot better since starting the programme again in January. I have lear...

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

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My First 5K as Wk7R3

I had my WK7R3 today and decided to participate in a local 5K event this morning. Did seem difficult and was nervous before start.... BUT it went really well...

I had my WK7R3 today and decided to participate in a local 5K event this morning...

jsor

•8 years ago

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First longish run

Well common sense won yesterday and I didn't run in the evening. Instead I did a leisurely 10 k walk from work back home. Quite pleasurable. So today was...

Well common sense won yesterday and I didn't run in the evening. Instead I did a...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Should I run outside (week 9 run 2)

I am going to my parents this arvo and today is my running day. I can't get to the gym as my partner is on a late shift. I've not run outside since week 1 for...

I am going to my parents this arvo and today is my running day. I can't get to t...

Phoenix891119

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lost motivation

I have certainly lost my motivation I haven't run all week my shifts have changed in work and have just felt so tired and achey all week, weather's hasn't...

I have certainly lost my motivation I haven't run all week my shifts have change...

sarahlinnett

•8 years ago

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A year on...

I finished c25k just over a year ago.. And can honestly say it's the best thing I ever did! I've continued my running and signed up to many runs since.. (Wolf...

I finished c25k just over a year ago.. And can honestly say it's the best thing ...

charlieb1793

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running is like getting a toddler to sleep

Why does my brain go to a mind of a 4 year old in the first bit of a run -legs hurt -thirsty -need a wee -need a poo -pants are too itchy -tummy hurts -feet...

Why does my brain go to a mind of a 4 year old in the first bit of a run -legs h...

jayz89

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finished W8. On a treadmill!

Treadmills. They're an art aren't they! I managed to get a second-hand treadmill for the bargain price of £30. I'd just won it on eBay when Helsbels posted...

Treadmills. They're an art aren't they! I managed to get a second-hand treadmil...

PumpKim

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 over- with a couple of issues!

Week 3 Run 3 this evening was a strange one. I had a stitch half way through, it rained on me and on the last three minutes I ended up slogging uphill! Still...

Week 3 Run 3 this evening was a strange one. I had a stitch half way through, it...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Amazed and happy!

Hi All! Just wanted to post tonight's run. I wanted to post this because I only started running on 23rd November 2015 and tonight I ran almost 7Km. I won't...

Hi All! Just wanted to post tonight's run. I wanted to post this because I on...

ElsieW

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8. Am I running too slow?

Hi all. Well I can't believe I am regularly running for more than 25 minutes 3 times a week. When I started I struggled with the 1 minute runs!! I've just done...

Hi all. Well I can't believe I am regularly running for more than 25 minutes 3 t...

Russchild

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3

Run done! I did 4 minute slots instead of 3 'cause I'm so scared about Monday!!!

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1 - Running in the light!

No, not running towards the light at the end of a gruelling run... :P Hello everybody! So today I ran Week 9, Run 1. I managed to escape work at a decent...

No, not running towards the light at the end of a gruelling run... :P Hello ev...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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Depressed?? Read this -

and never feel sorry for yourself again!!!...

Bazza1234

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Any recommendations for a simple heart rate monitor?

Can anyone recommend a reliable (if there is such a thing) heart rate monitor? I'm looking for a simple, budget, no bells or whistles monitor that could sync...

Can anyone recommend a reliable (if there is such a thing) heart rate monitor? I...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help, I've lost my va va voom!

Hi I wonder if any advice can be offered please. I completed the c25k a few weeks back and have been enjoying my three times a week steady 5k runs at about...

Hi I wonder if any advice can be offered please. I completed the c25k a few week...

Bunnygirl55

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K + is fab

Just a quick post to say that this weeks running has been another breakthrough for me. I did all three of the c25k + sessions. Monday speed. Wednesday Stepping...

Just a quick post to say that this weeks running has been another breakthrough f...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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That was hard work... really hard work!

But I made it... w4r1 so tough both physically and mentally.. but found the strength and determination from somewhere to carry on :) I've always been amazed...

But I made it... w4r1 so tough both physically and mentally.. but found the stre...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2, that’s more like it

Still feeling a bit apprehensive about Week 3, I set off into the cold early morning and quickly regretted not taking my fleece. It was cold during the warm up...

Still feeling a bit apprehensive about Week 3, I set off into the cold early mor...

vivster

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R2 - done! "Blue Two" Cycle Continues!

Hi All, The final week, the last 'run 2' and it's done :) Graduation run next and I'm so looking forward to it, and all the runs thereafter :) My canal...

Hi All, The final week, the last 'run 2' and it's done :) Graduation run next ...

Running-scared

Graduate•8 years ago

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A few wise words to remember on your next run🏃🏻🙂...

Happy running this weekend!🙂

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

W5R3 Done!

Hi guys! Thank you very much for the lovely answers I received in my previous post! Due to them I was able to finish the 20 minute jogging slow and steady as...

Hi guys! Thank you very much for the lovely answers I received in my previous po...

Diana-Coelho

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9 done hurrah!!

Feeling fabulous now I have done the last run before graduating! The sun shone and it was strangely warm- shock to the system after ice, gales and hail over...

Feeling fabulous now I have done the last run before graduating! The sun shone a...

Ruthj73

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2016

Fairy feet...and a lurking dinosaur

W6R3 Done After Walking my Dog.

Parkrun PB

WHOOPEE!

I chuffing did it!

I chuffing did it!

W6r3

Week 6 Run 3

My First 5K as Wk7R3

First longish run

Should I run outside (week 9 run 2)

Lost motivation

A year on...

Running is like getting a toddler to sleep

Finished W8. On a treadmill!

Week 3 over- with a couple of issues!

Amazed and happy!

Week 8. Am I running too slow?

W3R3

Week 9, Run 1 - Running in the light!

Depressed?? Read this -

Any recommendations for a simple heart rate monitor?

Help, I've lost my va va voom!

C25K + is fab

That was hard work... really hard work!

Week 3 Run 2, that’s more like it

W9R2 - done! "Blue Two" Cycle Continues!

A few wise words to remember on your next run🏃🏻🙂...

W5R3 Done!

Week 9 done hurrah!!

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