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W7R1

Took a bit to get motivated to get out there this morning, especially when it's a Bank Holiday and windy, but at least it wasn't raining and there was no-one...

Took a bit to get motivated to get out there this morning, especially when it's ...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 8, Run 1...the end is nigh...

Eeeks can't believe I'm onto week 8 and that the elusive 5km is soooooo very close...and so is my 'real' run in the 'real' Central Park. I know I was supposed...

Eeeks can't believe I'm onto week 8 and that the elusive 5km is soooooo very clo...

CentralPark

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stride into Summer week 6 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 6 I hope everyone is is doing ok and those who are still on the IC couch are making progress. What the quest...

Welcome to the Stride into Summer Quest week 6 I hope everyone is is doing ok ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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parkrun briefing rap video! Very funny!

Anyone else seen this? I just have and had to share! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36408693

Anyone else seen this? I just have and had to share! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/u...

sarah469

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 you are done - bring on Week 5!!!

Week 4 done and dusted Looking forward to week 5 ahead; bring it on!!

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

I did it! I'm not sure if it was because of everyone's words of warning to not get complacent (which I heeded!) but it felt great - possibly the best run yet!...

I did it! I'm not sure if it was because of everyone's words of warning to not g...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back to Laura W9

Contemplating going back to Laura and the podcast for week 9. I have been using the app with Sarah Millican for the last 4 weeks but am open to advice. Has the...

Contemplating going back to Laura and the podcast for week 9. I have been using ...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

A result of 6 weeks on the IC :)

While I rested my knee....

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Does a migraine count as being on the IC?

I was supposed to be doing W9R1 today but have been laid low by a migraine 🤕. I never, ever, thought that not being able to go for a run would upset me so...

I was supposed to be doing W9R1 today but have been laid low by a migraine 🤕. I...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Will you settle for a pic JT..lol

Edinburgh bling..pic of medal /keyring

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

Had to have a little break following completion of Week 4 due to some travel over the weekend. Back home today and wondering could I just go straight on to...

Had to have a little break following completion of Week 4 due to some travel ove...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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Colour Run... Run, Walk or Crawl... all good fun!! :-)

Today it didn't matter if you could run or not, it was about supporting a great local charity. Huge turnout for the St.Margaret's Hospice colour run in...

Today it didn't matter if you could run or not, it was about supporting a great ...

AndyD

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

For JT :)

Edinburgh bling :)

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

nearly there...

Hello all you lovely runners!... I have followed so many of your stories, your successes, your frustrations, your highs and lows with a keen interest over...

Hello all you lovely runners!... I have followed so many of your stories, your s...

Annacadsden

Graduate•8 years ago

10 Replies

Back to forum and new shoes

I started running with the c25k podcasts 2 years ago in May and graduated that August. I've been running on and off mostly on with some lapses in the winter...

I started running with the c25k podcasts 2 years ago in May and graduated that A...

Lavender1962

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

Finding motivation with music

Hi all. After a few months post grad (about 6 actually) I was starting to lose the will to go out there. I'm not one for stats so personal bests don't do it...

Hi all. After a few months post grad (about 6 actually) I was starting to lose t...

Hidden

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Daughter's success :)

Thought for share a pic of my insperation.. my daughter Debbie.. she ran the Edinburgh half marathon thismorning.. :) It wasn't a good start though.. she had...

Thought for share a pic of my insperation.. my daughter Debbie.. she ran the Edi...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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parkrun :) what's the weirdest conversation you've had at parkrun?

Hi everyone, I was absolutely shattered yesterday ended up nearly falling asleep at 6 stayed awake long enough to eat some tea and then went bed at 9 I must...

Hi everyone, I was absolutely shattered yesterday ended up nearly falling asleep...

amateurwriter

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5, run 3 success after Race for Life fail 😃

TreacleToes

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

W4R2 Done

It was so hard going my body wants to run but my sinus and hay fever is making it very difficult with breathing. Whilst the temperature is in the low 20s I...

It was so hard going my body wants to run but my sinus and hay fever is making i...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

7 Replies

W2 run1

I did it! I honestly didn't think I could move on from week 1 but after all of the encouragement and support from this group I pushed myself and I did it! Feel...

I did it! I honestly didn't think I could move on from week 1 but after all of t...

zaliberry

•8 years ago

3 Replies

It's a beautiful day!....longest run yet🙂

I didn't make it to Parkrun yesterday morning due to an invasion of ants in the kitchen overnight, which led to much faffage (thanks poppy - love that word)...

I didn't make it to Parkrun yesterday morning due to an invasion of ants in the...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

37 Replies

Still running :)

I haven't posted for a while as I recently lost my Gramps who was like a Dad to me. I lost my Mum 14 years ago and since then me and my sisters have helped...

I haven't posted for a while as I recently lost my Gramps who was like a Dad to ...

Anica1234

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Running makes me happy 💃💃💃

Back from my run this morning. Thought the blossoms reflecting in the water were so pretty. During my run I was thinking although most people take up running...

Back from my run this morning. Thought the blossoms reflecting in the water were...

boptillyoudrop49

Graduate•8 years ago

40 Replies

W2R1 done - pain in hip

Just done my W2R1 Yay!. That extra 30 seconds was a bit hard at times but I only stopped and walked twice a bit earlier than I should have. Very pleased with...

Just done my W2R1 Yay!. That extra 30 seconds was a bit hard at times but I only...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

5 Replies

Rignold is alive and well...

and unlike Jeffrey Barnard, managing, against all odds to stay sober. I am aware that some of you have noticed my recent absence and I am genuinely very...

and unlike Jeffrey Barnard, managing, against all odds to stay sober. I am aware...

Rignold

•8 years ago

58 Replies

I've been running outside!!

So I did all the C25 app on my treadmill and was very nervous about running about outside, in public, where people might actually see me, but thanks to some...

So I did all the C25 app on my treadmill and was very nervous about running abou...

Tallulahmoo

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Week 3 run 1 YES, YES, Yes!!! I've only gone and done it.

I didn't plan on running today but plans changed and I thought why not do it AND I don't believe it,I have actually run in the space of 30 mins for a total of...

I didn't plan on running today but plans changed and I thought why not do it AND...

Hidden

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Help 0 - 5k motivation needed

I have tried to do this a few times. Get to week 2 and then life or the weather takes over and I seem to lose motivation. Would really like to achieve this...

I have tried to do this a few times. Get to week 2 and then life or the weather...

Tealover2

•8 years ago

12 Replies

I should be on the Bridgeto 10k!!

....but I don't deserve it!! I read everyone's posts and think, yes, I can do the same and bumble out of the house and indeed I do the same. But this last week...

....but I don't deserve it!! I read everyone's posts and think, yes, I can do th...

Old_trout

Graduate•8 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2016

W7R1

Week 8, Run 1...the end is nigh...

Stride into Summer week 6 - Feel free to join.

parkrun briefing rap video! Very funny!

Week 4 you are done - bring on Week 5!!!

Week 6 Run 1

Back to Laura W9

A result of 6 weeks on the IC :)

Does a migraine count as being on the IC?

Will you settle for a pic JT..lol

Week 5 Run 1

Colour Run... Run, Walk or Crawl... all good fun!! :-)

For JT :)

nearly there...

Back to forum and new shoes

Finding motivation with music

Daughter's success :)

parkrun :) what's the weirdest conversation you've had at parkrun?

Week 5, run 3 success after Race for Life fail 😃

W4R2 Done

W2 run1

It's a beautiful day!....longest run yet🙂

Still running :)

Running makes me happy 💃💃💃

W2R1 done - pain in hip

Rignold is alive and well...

I've been running outside!!

Week 3 run 1 YES, YES, Yes!!! I've only gone and done it.

Help 0 - 5k motivation needed

I should be on the Bridgeto 10k!!

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