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Farewell to week 4

So, despite dodgy feet, driving rain (Wednesday) and a slight hangover (today), it's been a pretty good week run wise. Managed to complete all the runs in wk4...

So, despite dodgy feet, driving rain (Wednesday) and a slight hangover (today), ...

cathalicious

Graduate•8 years ago

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first run of week 2 done

wow, after spending the last 2 days, s******g a brick about starting week 2, i did the first run and at 1 point I thought i couldnt do it but then i told...

wow, after spending the last 2 days, s******g a brick about starting week 2, i d...

saphxx

•8 years ago

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So excited. New shoes.

I've finally taken the bull by the horns and been for a gait analysis and bought new shoes. Wasn't anywhere near as embarrassing as I thought it would be....

I've finally taken the bull by the horns and been for a gait analysis and bought...

Pushing60

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 3 - done :)

wow! who would have thought i would have completed week 3 - not me, that's for sure. I was already a little freaked out when i heard there was a three minute...

wow! who would have thought i would have completed week 3 - not me, that's for s...

ChelleUK

•8 years ago

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W9R2 - Only 1 More to Graduation

Day 1 was done in the pouring rain on Wednesday with the gym's running group - it was, er, um, Character Forming. Despite that, I enjoyed this week's group,...

Day 1 was done in the pouring rain on Wednesday with the gym's running group - i...

LessToLose

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting back?

I haven't posted for a while here as I have been a busy girl! I am keen to get back into running regularly but not sure how I should approach this? Should I go...

I haven't posted for a while here as I have been a busy girl! I am keen to get b...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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They called me a Runner 😃

Well I just did W7R3 and it was the hardest one yet. I have learned that drinking 3 espressos before a run doesn't really count as hydrating, I'm blaming that...

Well I just did W7R3 and it was the hardest one yet. I have learned that drinkin...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 11, R1 and progress.

So another week starts and back to the park. I ran for 37 minutes, up from last week's 33. With seven minutes warmup and five cool down, I managed 4.33 km in...

So another week starts and back to the park. I ran for 37 minutes, up from last...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Friday Feeling!

I went for my run this morning and managed it no problems. I run with my sister and it seems that we always have the best run on a Friday morning.

I went for my run this morning and managed it no problems. I run with my sister...

lesley1663

Graduate•8 years ago

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You know you're addicted to running when...

...your boss asks you how you'd feel about changing your day off and the first thing you think about is how this might affect your running schedule!!😮...

...your boss asks you how you'd feel about changing your day off and the first t...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 - suddenly getting a stitch??

I did weeks 1-5 without tooooo much difficulty - some heavy legs and gremlins to be sure, but no massive physical discomfort. This week though, suddenly I seem...

I did weeks 1-5 without tooooo much difficulty - some heavy legs and gremlins to...

optimisticoxford

Graduate•8 years ago

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End of wk 4 looking forward...

I ve just completed week 4 which was ok and I m really pleased with my self. Looking forward to wk 5 I know I can do the first and second runs but that 3rd...

I ve just completed week 4 which was ok and I m really pleased with my self. Loo...

Tombenoly

Graduate•8 years ago

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wk1 (officially) run3

Just finished run 3 of the first week and am absolutely buzzing (not sure that the Midlands is ready for an overweight, 55 yr old, red faced, sweaty woman...

Just finished run 3 of the first week and am absolutely buzzing (not sure that t...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello from almost the end :)

HI All I am new here and have just spent a week lurking and reading up on all the great, wonderful, funny posts here. About me: 36 year old mom of 2. Have...

HI All I am new here and have just spent a week lurking and reading up on all t...

sadhanagopal

Graduate•8 years ago

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This is what makes an athlete

http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/05/19/shelby-erdahl-hurdles-race-video-achilles-injury-idaho-state/ The really humbling part (for me) is that she ran 400m...

http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/05/19/shelby-erdahl-hurdles-race-video-achill...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completed Week 2

Well finished the 3rd run of week 2 this morning. For some reason I struggled, I still did it but not 100%. However thinking about it on the way home I...

Well finished the 3rd run of week 2 this morning. For some reason I struggled, I...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can I really do Wk5 run3?

Just back from doing run 2 in week 5. It was so hard. I'm amazed that I did It especially as A few weeks ago I could hardly run 90 seconds, but can I really...

Just back from doing run 2 in week 5. It was so hard. I'm amazed that I did It e...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R1 - Running and riding

No, I didn't cheat and do this one on horseback! The story about this run is that it made me realise how similar running is to riding a horse. In both cases...

No, I didn't cheat and do this one on horseback! The story about this run is tha...

Katie204

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back on track

Its been alongside time sińce i posted on here. I haven't given up the running but I did have a bit of a bad patch with running. I just had no energy and the...

Its been alongside time sińce i posted on here. I haven't given up the running ...

AniaParky

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2 + Almost W8R3 + Parkrun Intentions

Hi everyone, just checking in. I was attempting run 3 on tuesday but had to abort the mission as I was getting some pains that I didnt like the sound of. I did...

Hi everyone, just checking in. I was attempting run 3 on tuesday but had to abor...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Random craziness I see on my run route #1

I love my run route! I am fortunate enough to live on the South coast of England close to a 4.5km stretch of promenade. Every day I see something different: a...

I love my run route! I am fortunate enough to live on the South coast of England...

cathalicious

Graduate•8 years ago

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What a sh***y day! :(

This afternoon, after 13 years and a relocation from Italy to the UK, my company informed me that my job role is no longer required and I am a risk of...

This afternoon, after 13 years and a relocation from Italy to the UK, my company...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1

Week 1 run 2 complete....

andyjprice777

•8 years ago

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Hardest Run So Far!

Yahoo!!!!!! Finished week 9 day 3. It was the worst run I have ever had. My chest felt really uncomfortable, so much so that I took myself off to the...

Yahoo!!!!!! Finished week 9 day 3. It was the worst run I have ever had. My ch...

lesley1663

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun Tourism

How to be a successful Parkrun Tourist: I suppose the short answer is just have a go at it. In a new place for a weekend, is there a Parkrun? (Tick). Is it...

How to be a successful Parkrun Tourist: I suppose the short answer is just have ...

Coddfish

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rubbish run

really annoyed with myself that last nights run wasn't good, I know I'm being stupid but that doesn't make me feel better, I managed to run over 7 km , which...

really annoyed with myself that last nights run wasn't good, I know I'm being st...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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Cadence increasing 5K

So I thought I would try and increase my cadence, and "cadence increasing running plan" didn't throw anything out. I also knew from experience that if I just...

So I thought I would try and increase my cadence, and "cadence increasing runnin...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Playing music through the Couch to 5K app (iOS)

Hi all, Sorry if I'm being dense, but I cannot figure out how to make music play while I'm using the Couch to 5K app on my iPhone 4S. I see there is a music...

Hi all, Sorry if I'm being dense, but I cannot figure out how to make music play...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

What to eat before a run

I went out last night for a run and only managed 20 mins as I was so hungry I felt faint. I had a banana before my run but it wasn't enough. Whats the best...

I went out last night for a run and only managed 20 mins as I was so hungry I fe...

Laureth

Graduate•8 years ago

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hydration situation

I had bit of a rough time running yesterday due to being absolutely parched. I ran 40 min. on Monday (longest yet, woo hoo), but only managed 30 yesterday....

I had bit of a rough time running yesterday due to being absolutely parched. I r...

katchow

Graduate•8 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Farewell to week 4

first run of week 2 done

So excited. New shoes.

week 3 - done :)

W9R2 - Only 1 More to Graduation

Getting back?

They called me a Runner 😃

Week 11, R1 and progress.

Friday Feeling!

You know you're addicted to running when...

W6R3 - suddenly getting a stitch??

End of wk 4 looking forward...

wk1 (officially) run3

Hello from almost the end :)

This is what makes an athlete

Completed Week 2

Can I really do Wk5 run3?

W8R1 - Running and riding

Back on track

W8R2 + Almost W8R3 + Parkrun Intentions

Random craziness I see on my run route #1

What a sh***y day! :(

Week 1

Hardest Run So Far!

Parkrun Tourism

Rubbish run

Cadence increasing 5K

Playing music through the Couch to 5K app (iOS)

What to eat before a run

hydration situation

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