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Got back out there last night

So I've been making excuses since my Graduation run on May 8th (my first full 5K race). First it was that I needed to give myself rest time as I had pain in my...

So I've been making excuses since my Graduation run on May 8th (my first full 5K...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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Visualize your run.

Excerpt from book Running for Women by Claire Kowalchik : Visualization draws on your imagination to create positive images of you as a runner. "What you see...

Excerpt from book Running for Women by Claire Kowalchik : Visualization draws on...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation and then...?

I graduate on Friday and then have a 5k charity run on the following Saturday so I suppose I'll do another week with Laura in my ear, maybe go a bit longer as...

I graduate on Friday and then have a 5k charity run on the following Saturday so...

PaulieD

•8 years ago

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Week6 run2✔

Just got back from run, a bit damp, the heavens have just opened. I found it easier than run1, I think its all to do with how long it takes to get my breathing...

Just got back from run, a bit damp, the heavens have just opened. I found it eas...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help me!

After years of doing nothing I have just completed day 2 of week one. Does it get easier? I hate to admit it but I have walked when I should have run! Is this...

After years of doing nothing I have just completed day 2 of week one. Does it g...

Tug13

•8 years ago

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W7R2 Got a bit wet 💧

Well that was fun! When I left the house it was barely raining. Once I got to the running bit the heavens opened, the rain was so heavy my earbuds kept falling...

Well that was fun! When I left the house it was barely raining. Once I got to th...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Determined this time

Hi Everyone Thought I'd start posting my progress to help me keep on track I originally started couch to 5k last year but for one reason and another didn't get...

Hi Everyone Thought I'd start posting my progress to help me keep on track I ori...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just starting out!

Hi All, today was my first day!! I managed to do 3 60 second runs in the time frame, I think I am running too fast and wearing myself out. If I try to jog...

Hi All, today was my first day!! I managed to do 3 60 second runs in the time fr...

zaliberry

•8 years ago

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Week 5..... Gulp

Hi I'm new here, just about to start week 5 and keep putting it off, the reason is I've done week 4 4 times and still find if incredibly difficult, have only...

Hi I'm new here, just about to start week 5 and keep putting it off, the reason ...

Julia_snailpace

•8 years ago

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Running Apps

What does everyone use (if you do) to track their distance? I've got the free version of Runtastic but wondered if there was a better one out there? Thanks

What does everyone use (if you do) to track their distance? I've got the free ve...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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feeling good :)

So this time last week i couldn't even run for 30 seconds and now I can run for 60 and completed the first week and what makes it feel even better is that I...

So this time last week i couldn't even run for 30 seconds and now I can run for ...

saphxx

•8 years ago

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Crowded Bay 2016

I haven't been on a run for a while now as I find it too difficult at the moment, so am keeping to two half hour (at least) walks with my dog until I feel...

I haven't been on a run for a while now as I find it too difficult at the moment...

vere

•8 years ago

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Raining and cold

Just back from w3r2 with rain dripping off my face. I was determined to go out this morning and I'm so glad I did. Managed to run for 4 minutes on the last...

Just back from w3r2 with rain dripping off my face. I was determined to go out t...

Sammully

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still around, still running (Kinda)

I've not been on here for a little while but i'm still going out for a run but not as often as I'd like. The past few months have been crazy with work, family...

I've not been on here for a little while but i'm still going out for a run but n...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4R2

After my treadmill mishap decided it might be safer running outside after all so ran up through the farm. A chap running the other way raised a hand in...

After my treadmill mishap decided it might be safer running outside after all so...

Lalee

•8 years ago

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Fitbit. Is is worth it?

Hi, I'm thinking about celebrating my graduation with the purchase of a fitbit, but wondered if you lovely people would recommend it, or would it become...

Hi, I'm thinking about celebrating my graduation with the purchase of a fitbit, ...

Un-reluctant_runner

Graduate•8 years ago

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FInding your feet again...

So last year I ran the Manchester 10K along with the delightful Poppypug amongst others and carried on after for many months with never a twinge of injury and...

So last year I ran the Manchester 10K along with the delightful Poppypug amongst...

Runon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yippee 😊 First Real Run Since Graduation 🍾

Hi All, At last with toe strapped up I went for a tentative jog and nervously watched for a stitch to creep up on me 🙄 But 10 minutes a bit of a cramp but...

Hi All, At last with toe strapped up I went for a tentative jog and nervously wa...

OldPapaBear

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wet run

W2R2 done. The weatherman said it wouldn't be raining here until around 10 am so I went early, 6 am, to avoid the rain - he lied. As soon as I left the house...

W2R2 done. The weatherman said it wouldn't be raining here until around 10 am so...

roundbutsound

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help! Losing motivation

It is the most ridiculously hot summer I've ever witnessed here in Mumbai. Feels like 42 degrees! I run in an air conditioned gym but the rest of the day I'm...

It is the most ridiculously hot summer I've ever witnessed here in Mumbai. Feels...

Shivani05

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first 10k 😃

I have graduated from here very recently in the first week of may... my best 5k then was 30.27... I wanted to get it under 25 minutes. So I have started nike...

I have graduated from here very recently in the first week of may... my best 5k ...

Sivaram007

Graduate•8 years ago

25 Replies

I've missed you all!

I haven't been on here in a while. Between super hectic work schedule, house painting and general spreading myself too thin I haven't been hugely on top of my...

I haven't been on here in a while. Between super hectic work schedule, house pai...

hannah141

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yay - best run ever - and a 7K!

So I was getting a bit consumed and lost in the data analysis side of things and was challenged to 'just go and run and enjoy it'. I also wanted to make it...

So I was getting a bit consumed and lost in the data analysis side of things and...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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W2R1 completed and feeling amused

Continuing from last weeks success I've finished the first run in week 2 :D (using the same podcasts with laura) and what amused me was the music played in the...

Continuing from last weeks success I've finished the first run in week 2 :D (usi...

ADH94

•8 years ago

9 Replies

really silly question

Im on week one and doing w1r3 in the morning, do i then go onto week 2 on friday when i only started on saturday or wait until saturday? very silly question i...

Im on week one and doing w1r3 in the morning, do i then go onto week 2 on friday...

saphxx

•8 years ago

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Bit of a gap but week 5 run 1 done

The last three or four weeks have seen me fall off the running bandwagon a bit. Been really busy in the evenings and made excuses on the nights I could have...

The last three or four weeks have seen me fall off the running bandwagon a bit. ...

davidy233

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Who is laura?

I see people saying listen to Laura. On my app I can only get jo whiley or Sarah millican? Also I haven't found out how to play their music so I play my own....

I see people saying listen to Laura. On my app I can only get jo whiley or Sara...

Jay5loth

•8 years ago

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W8 R2

same time 30:30 and same distance 5K i.e. identical to W8 R1 nice consolidation which is what I am planning to do until I graduate. I am then planning to work...

same time 30:30 and same distance 5K i.e. identical to W8 R1 nice consolidation ...

Nick_Buddha_12

Graduate•8 years ago

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A serious question for you experienced runners and a less serious but interesting to me one!

Ok, so I just love Laura's encouragement and feedback. However, there is one thing she said at the beginning and then just recently, which was that when you...

Ok, so I just love Laura's encouragement and feedback. However, there is one thi...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

28 Replies

Finally bit the bullet!

Podcasts downloaded 2 months ago when I started a jazzercise class....last night after arriving home from the class tired but strangely energised, my little...

Podcasts downloaded 2 months ago when I started a jazzercise class....last night...

LadyHelen

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

Got back out there last night

Visualize your run.

Graduation and then...?

Week6 run2✔

Help me!

W7R2 Got a bit wet 💧

Determined this time

Just starting out!

Week 5..... Gulp

Running Apps

feeling good :)

Crowded Bay 2016

Raining and cold

Still around, still running (Kinda)

W4R2

Fitbit. Is is worth it?

FInding your feet again...

Yippee 😊 First Real Run Since Graduation 🍾

Wet run

Help! Losing motivation

My first 10k 😃

I've missed you all!

Yay - best run ever - and a 7K!

W2R1 completed and feeling amused

really silly question

Bit of a gap but week 5 run 1 done

Who is laura?

W8 R2

A serious question for you experienced runners and a less serious but interesting to me one!

Finally bit the bullet!

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