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Week 6 Day 3

FAILED ! I didn't end up doing the run with its usual day gap however I did still do it and my next available time (today) calves a bit better although due to...

FAILED ! I didn't end up doing the run with its usual day gap however I did stil...

Jarv1984

•8 years ago

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Today's snippet..BHF survey

I know loads of us will have picked up on this worrying snippet today. Loads of links out there, but a British Heart Foundation Survey has indicated that, in...

I know loads of us will have picked up on this worrying snippet today. Loads of ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Achybreaky calves

Oh dear, just got in from W8R1 - I did complete it but my calves really ached all the way round and when I stopped to cool down I was almost limping - only for...

Oh dear, just got in from W8R1 - I did complete it but my calves really ached al...

beverleyg

Graduate•8 years ago

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W3R3

Well I've completed week3 this morning in the rain. Supposed to of completed last Friday but got a sore throat and raised temperature. All better now....

Well I've completed week3 this morning in the rain. Supposed to of completed la...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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A bit of fun: your favourite running tune?

Hi everyone - just a quick question for a bit of fun: Do you have a standout song on your running playlist that gets you in the mood no matter what? Or one...

Hi everyone - just a quick question for a bit of fun: Do you have a standout so...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R1 + the magical 5k

I went into the run with no expectations other than to complete it. After struggling with my breathing for 10 minutes or so I realised I couldn't manage it at...

I went into the run with no expectations other than to complete it. After strugg...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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Roll call March 2016 Graduates

Here is the list for March Graduates I know over the month I got a few requests from other sources so many f I've missed seed you name off I'm very sorry,...

Here is the list for March Graduates I know over the month I got a few requests ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Happy Birthday!

Mr Fauja Singh. British Sikh marathon runner. First started running aged 89. Turns 105 today. Still going strng.

Mr Fauja Singh. British Sikh marathon runner. First started running aged 89. Tur...

Rignold

•8 years ago

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Hope Spring Quest week 4 - Feel free to join.

Hope springs Quest Week 4 Hope for all those Hoping to get off the IC Spring for either Spring or a Bunny Hops. I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who...

Hope springs Quest Week 4 Hope for all those Hoping to get off the IC Spring f...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 by mistake

I ran R2W7 the day before yesterday and was looking forward today to my "last" 25 minute run before I started week 8 which I was a bit apprehensive about....

I ran R2W7 the day before yesterday and was looking forward today to my "last" ...

redcat123

•8 years ago

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Week 4 complete :)

Hi All, Completed the third run of week 4 yesterday morning and feeling very happy! I took the week off during the term break to spend some time with kids....

Hi All, Completed the third run of week 4 yesterday morning and feeling very ha...

kinjaldave

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R2 - on hold

After completing W6R1 on Friday night I was due to do run 2 this morning. However I consumed a lot of rich food yesterday along with red wine, consequently I...

After completing W6R1 on Friday night I was due to do run 2 this morning. Howev...

LisaRose74

•8 years ago

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What happened?

hi I was on this site last year and completed the Couch to 5k with Laura helping. Been off the rails during last few months and decided tonight to get back on...

hi I was on this site last year and completed the Couch to 5k with Laura helping...

katlyn

•8 years ago

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One more week of Laura

I can't believe I only have one more week until I graduate from this brilliant plan! I had a crap run on week 8 run 2. It was a new town that had a hill. I...

I can't believe I only have one more week until I graduate from this brilliant p...

Londonred

Graduate•8 years ago

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It's raining cats and dogs!

Hello everybody! I am basically packed for my two weeks away in Hong Kong. I wanted to run on Saturday and then go for a run the morning of my flight, but the...

Hello everybody! I am basically packed for my two weeks away in Hong Kong. I wan...

yamiskoi

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R3 Feeling Great!!

I'm actually looking forward to the next level !!! Ha, I'm having such a nice time getting out with my girls in the buggy and just losing myself in the podcast...

I'm actually looking forward to the next level !!! Ha, I'm having such a nice ti...

Bluewings

•8 years ago

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Week 5, run 2 - done!!

I actually can't believe it after the nightmare I'd had with w5r1 but thanks to the encouragement I got on here I went for it anyway and I did it! It was a...

I actually can't believe it after the nightmare I'd had with w5r1 but thanks to ...

JennyH10

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting back out there...

Hello all. My last run (wk7 r2) was last Weds but because of ankle/foot pain I've given myself a sabbatical on the IC until things settled down. I'm going for...

Hello all. My last run (wk7 r2) was last Weds but because of ankle/foot pain I'v...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 r3

Can't believe it! Nearly cried with happiness. I actually can run continually for 20 mins. How did that happen?? Kept thinking back to week 1 when I could...

Can't believe it! Nearly cried with happiness. I actually can run continually fo...

Scoobydavid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Two weeks on...

Hi everyone, I posted on here a couple of weeks ago after my very first run about my legs being in agony for days afterwards, I felt really deflated and wasn't...

Hi everyone, I posted on here a couple of weeks ago after my very first run abou...

decemberboy

•8 years ago

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Made it to 5k :)

After graduating 4 weeks ago and covering about 3.8k, I have persevered and tonight made it to 5k and am really, really pleased! It definitely wasn't in 30...

After graduating 4 weeks ago and covering about 3.8k, I have persevered and toni...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Any over 50's willing to post times???

And tip's if your a fast bugger!

rob_mac_65

•8 years ago

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W5R1. Done!

And surprisingly easy(ish). Must remember not to eat a full roast dinner less than two hours before a run though. Good job it was in the gym with toilets...

And surprisingly easy(ish). Must remember not to eat a full roast dinner less th...

pete_be_healthy

•8 years ago

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Well...I won't be running my age in miles!

Just a quickie today... ( not possible I hear you say) :) Yes...it is. Honestly. I am still on the IC, but progress is being made. I have been sensible, and...

Just a quickie today... ( not possible I hear you say) :) Yes...it is. Honestly....

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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iPhone App?

I think I'm being a bit dumb (blame it on the shock of completing w5r1 without stopping this morning!) but I can't find the app for iphone. All the itunes...

I think I'm being a bit dumb (blame it on the shock of completing w5r1 without s...

louisella

Graduate•8 years ago

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Afternoon

Hi guys,been a weird few weeks,jury service,work having to relocate,Easter in Belgium so have not run as much as I wanted,over slept yesterday so missed...

Hi guys,been a weird few weeks,jury service,work having to relocate,Easter in Be...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 to week 4

Hi all, I have just finished week 3 which I found quite hard. I found it hard running 3 mins non-stop as I used to smoke so my lungs are buggered. The third...

Hi all, I have just finished week 3 which I found quite hard. I found it hard r...

lazybonez

•8 years ago

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Finished and I feel great!!

I did my last run of week 9 this morning and I've just applied for my graduation badge! I am SO proud of myself!! My husband has been away for a few months,...

I did my last run of week 9 this morning and I've just applied for my graduation...

Getupandgo

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'm back! (chorus of, "Who the hell...?")

I've just been reviewing my old posts, and I'm appalled my last attempt at this was getting on for 3 years ago. I've lost four stone* since then with the help...

I've just been reviewing my old posts, and I'm appalled my last attempt at this ...

Niggit

•8 years ago

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Sleeping issue

I prefer going for my runs(more of a jog as of now)early in the morning, but at times land up sleeping for barely few hours even though I try sleeping early at...

I prefer going for my runs(more of a jog as of now)early in the morning, but at ...

gomesriya25

•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

Week 6 Day 3

Today's snippet..BHF survey

Achybreaky calves

W3R3

A bit of fun: your favourite running tune?

W9R1 + the magical 5k

Roll call March 2016 Graduates

Happy Birthday!

Hope Spring Quest week 4 - Feel free to join.

Week 8 by mistake

Week 4 complete :)

W6R2 - on hold

What happened?

One more week of Laura

It's raining cats and dogs!

W2R3 Feeling Great!!

Week 5, run 2 - done!!

Getting back out there...

Week 5 r3

Two weeks on...

Made it to 5k :)

Any over 50's willing to post times???

W5R1. Done!

Well...I won't be running my age in miles!

iPhone App?

Afternoon

Week 3 to week 4

Finished and I feel great!!

I'm back! (chorus of, "Who the hell...?")

Sleeping issue

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