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Week 5 Run 1 I giggled!!!

Wow! I did it tonight at the same time, same place as my very first run (in my own field in case I collapsed and needed resuscitation or a blood transfusion!)....

Wow! I did it tonight at the same time, same place as my very first run (in my o...

WendyRunner123

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Some Good News

Well, I had some good news today, for a change. Last year, as some of you may recall, I had a little bout of Weil's disease after unwisely imbibing rat-pee...

Well, I had some good news today, for a change. Last year, as some of you may r...

Rignold

•8 years ago

45 Replies

Success here I come

Hi I'm a newbie. I did my W1R1 yesterday, I thought I was going to die. I am ran on a country road on private property behind a gate. All I could think of was...

Hi I'm a newbie. I did my W1R1 yesterday, I thought I was going to die. I am ran...

nowRnever

•8 years ago

16 Replies

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Debating repeating a week?

Well, I finished week one, but I don't feel ready for week two. I did most of the workouts in pieces, and it took me so long to complete the first week I feel...

Well, I finished week one, but I don't feel ready for week two. I did most of th...

MK974

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Week 9 day 2 - yeah! - with a caveat

So I managed it, but I think I might have overdone something in my legs. I deliberately went as slow as I could (3.68km as oppose to around 4.2km for the 30...

So I managed it, but I think I might have overdone something in my legs. I deli...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

28 Replies

Muscles and Music...

Tuesday was my rubbish run. Woke up Wednesday with a mega limp- my left leg felt about 2 inches too short because my hamstring was as taut as an over-tuned...

Tuesday was my rubbish run. Woke up Wednesday with a mega limp- my left leg felt...

jt24

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Couldn't find my PE kit I have a note from my Mum

It's been a while since my last post. Since my last run. A long while. Er... I couldn't find my PE kit, for four years. I have a note from my Mum somewhere.......

It's been a while since my last post. Since my last run. A long while. Er... I ...

stevecramp

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Not as bad as I thought!

So, this morning I had woke up with a headache and really wanted to roll over and snuggle down. I could see frost on my car and it looked cold. Anyway, gave...

So, this morning I had woke up with a headache and really wanted to roll over an...

LauraLouP

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

W2R2 done!

I don't have any questions today - just pleased that I completed another run and wanted to share!

I don't have any questions today - just pleased that I completed another run and...

NJA95

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Sweet!

I did my first post-grad run yesterday - went a different route, through the middle of our town where there is a small side-stream of the river Test running...

I did my first post-grad run yesterday - went a different route, through the mid...

beverleyg

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

First 5km

Hi, I don't usually post to the forum, but am an avid daily reader and love all the tips and advice. Today was W8 R3 for me, in glorious Scottish sunshine. For...

Hi, I don't usually post to the forum, but am an avid daily reader and love all ...

fitzpats

•8 years ago

6 Replies

DIRTY DOZEN 8K RACES

9 weeks ago I embarked on the 12 week fitness plan set by the nhs this included Couch 2 5k and strength and flexibility All I can say is thank god I did...

9 weeks ago I embarked on the 12 week fitness plan set by the nhs this includ...

Jarv1984

•8 years ago

1 Reply

W8R1 A tale of crazy pacing and a little tear

From the start of week 7, I've been logging my actual running on Map My Run, just for curiosity sake. I hit start when Laura tells me to start running and...

From the start of week 7, I've been logging my actual running on Map My Run, jus...

barmybint

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

What a feeling!

I've been a follower for a while, but this is the first time I've posted. I've just completed W5R3 - what an amazing feeling! Reading all your posts really...

I've been a follower for a while, but this is the first time I've posted. I've j...

kebaya

•8 years ago

7 Replies

👑The Queens Birthday🎂

What a great Lady! At a great age! There's no stopping her, certainly a rock for our country. Many happy returns ma'am! long may you reign!😊

What a great Lady! At a great age! There's no stopping her, certainly a rock for...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Back on the streets -Wk6

I have gone back a week after taking a week off to get over Achilles probs i picked up (OK, they returned) inLondon the weekend before last. Soooo frustrating,...

I have gone back a week after taking a week off to get over Achilles probs i pic...

meonthemove

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

What a Lovely day for WK9R2 😊 🏃 'Things can only get better😊'

Hi, Well the Sun was shining and the sky blue... And after a bad night sleep wise and a day that saw me feeling very tired I pulled on the Lycra and got...

Hi, Well the Sun was shining and the sky blue... And after a bad night sleep wis...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

A snippety, bittety... or, Sumer is Icumen in...

Who would have thought it....using my Middle English on a running forum :) What fun! Anyway, I woke up this morning, after a very, very weird dream. I was at...

Who would have thought it....using my Middle English on a running forum :) What ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

26 Replies

5.5K after 2 weeks gap

I had nasty fall in the garden and didn't run for two weeks. Went out yesterday and ran 5.5K in my usual 51 minutes. I was so pleased.

I had nasty fall in the garden and didn't run for two weeks. Went out yesterday...

gemcastopaz

Graduate•8 years ago

2 Replies

MP3 PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS

Can anyone recommend an MP3 player on which I can listen to podcasts and music but with bluetooth headphones? I don't want to go over the top price wise...

Can anyone recommend an MP3 player on which I can listen to podcasts and music b...

sandy8922

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Ex-Smoker Recent Accomplishment

Ex-Smoker Recently: Walked .5 miles to track. Stretches Warm up 5:00 (Jog 1:30 walk 2:00)x4 (Jog 2:00 walk 2:00)x2 Cool down 4:00 Total official work out 2.05...

Ex-Smoker Recently: Walked .5 miles to track. Stretches Warm up 5:00 (Jog 1:30 w...

gdcgray

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Ex Smoker and User Getting Back In Shape at 53

wrote the important info in my bio. 5K April 30th. I am 53, 6', out of shape and 30 pounds overweight.

wrote the important info in my bio. 5K April 30th. I am 53, 6', out of shape and...

gdcgray

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Core strength torture

I have been doing strength and flex exercises for my legs which are going well but decided to go a bit further - star jumps (reminded me of school PE lessons,...

I have been doing strength and flex exercises for my legs which are going well b...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

29 Replies

I did it!!!

I don't post much on here but read all your posts for support and encouragement. I just had to share though... I did it! I ran my first 5k today! I was on the...

I don't post much on here but read all your posts for support and encouragement....

Lorie37

•8 years ago

11 Replies

W9R1 X FAIL

Another burning stomach run! I got to 20 minutes of running and my stomach was so sore burning I couldn't do another 10 so just walked another five. I'm so...

Another burning stomach run! I got to 20 minutes of running and my stomach was s...

Happy-runner

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

For me anyway, this is true.....your speed, your distance...does not matter...

Okay.. the shortest post was yesterday. I was very excited, at running for 7K, ( well 6.92K ), Secan said I might count it.... but I can't really. I got a tad...

Okay.. the shortest post was yesterday. I was very excited, at running for 7K, (...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

18 Replies

Last run before Saturdays Parkrun

Today was my first run since graduation on Monday and my last one before my first Parkrun on Saturday. 4.5k in 38:03 this should result in a 42/43 minute 5k....

Today was my first run since graduation on Monday and my last one before my firs...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Go running...😊

Nice run today...photo says it all🙂. Happy running everyone.

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Newbie Journey to health and happiness

Im a newbie who needs to loose weight and get healthy for my family. Eating healthy and starting to run. Let the adventure commence. 20.04.2016

Im a newbie who needs to loose weight and get healthy for my family. Eating hea...

darrendrage

•8 years ago

9 Replies

W6R3 done - apparently I'm officially a runner (according to Laura anyway!)

I managed to get out of work a bit early today so as soon as I got home, fed the cats, set up my phone to start strava, fitbit and the app (as it was going to...

I managed to get out of work a bit early today so as soon as I got home, fed the...

louisella

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

Week 5 Run 1 I giggled!!!

Some Good News

Success here I come

Debating repeating a week?

Week 9 day 2 - yeah! - with a caveat

Muscles and Music...

Couldn't find my PE kit I have a note from my Mum

Not as bad as I thought!

W2R2 done!

Sweet!

First 5km

DIRTY DOZEN 8K RACES

W8R1 A tale of crazy pacing and a little tear

What a feeling!

👑The Queens Birthday🎂

Back on the streets -Wk6

What a Lovely day for WK9R2 😊 🏃 'Things can only get better😊'

A snippety, bittety... or, Sumer is Icumen in...

5.5K after 2 weeks gap

MP3 PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS

Ex-Smoker Recent Accomplishment

Ex Smoker and User Getting Back In Shape at 53

Core strength torture

I did it!!!

W9R1 X FAIL

For me anyway, this is true.....your speed, your distance...does not matter...

Last run before Saturdays Parkrun

Go running...😊

Newbie Journey to health and happiness

W6R3 done - apparently I'm officially a runner (according to Laura anyway!)

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