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Still not got my shoes!

So I have been meaning to get new running shoes for ages now and just can't find the time to get there but still needing to go for a run!!! So have been doing...

So I have been meaning to get new running shoes for ages now and just can't find...

Butchdingle

Graduate•8 years ago

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What next????

I've been wondering what next...a few days off to allow my ankle to settle down. I'm frustrated with it, but I think I'd better be careful with it. Any...

I've been wondering what next...a few days off to allow my ankle to settle down....

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hate the injury couch!

I am going ic crazy. It'll be two weeks on Saturday and no improvement. In fact, I'm worse! Seen two physios - one said it was Tendoniitis and I should...

I am going ic crazy. It'll be two weeks on Saturday and no improvement. In fac...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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A 'cadence pyramid' 5K

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1235907165 Inspired by my speed-work run a few days ago I thought I would be a bit clever and design a 'cadence...

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1235907165 Inspired by my speed-work ...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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First try week 1 with the podcast

Well I did the first five minutes of the week one podcast on the treadmill as the kids are off sick and I could t leave the house! 5 minutes completed up to...

Well I did the first five minutes of the week one podcast on the treadmill as th...

Michelleb44

•8 years ago

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3rd 5k

Just completed my third 5k this week in 33mins and 53secs. 8/9 weeks ago i was really struggling to run 1-2 mins 😊.

Just completed my third 5k this week in 33mins and 53secs. 8/9 weeks ago i was r...

Kmcm66

•8 years ago

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New shoes, 6ks and other musings

I am not a typical example of the female of our species - I hate shopping. Even shopping for running stuff. But I'm getting into this running lark, my old...

I am not a typical example of the female of our species - I hate shopping. Even ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R2 and some fitbit help please!

I really went for it on my run today after Laura said on my last run that if I'd managed it comfortably I needed to work harder! I'm definitely feeling it now!...

I really went for it on my run today after Laura said on my last run that if I'd...

Plumesworld

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thoughts on Week 8

I had serious trouble with gremlins on Monday for my first week 8 run. The run was tough - I'd driven to a nearby village for a different route to distract...

I had serious trouble with gremlins on Monday for my first week 8 run. The run ...

Spongecake7

Graduate•8 years ago

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Too old?

Hi there, I will be 69 in August. I have COPD, RA, HBP, and Raynauds. I am well overweight. Would this be impossible for me to achieve? urpal xxx

Hi there, I will be 69 in August. I have COPD, RA, HBP, and Raynauds. I am well ...

urpal

•8 years ago

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Today I'm Hydrated & Triumphant!

Well, after my earlier post, I was out today, and after increasing my water intake (was up in the night twice for a pee) feeling much better today, and managed...

Well, after my earlier post, I was out today, and after increasing my water inta...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hello everyone

My name is Chris and I am interested in getting healthier and more fit.

CrisWalk

•8 years ago

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Graduation Euphoria Returned....

I've just returned from an amazing run. On Tuesday I'd been determined to run up a hill which leads onto another hill then I turn and run up at a different...

I've just returned from an amazing run. On Tuesday I'd been determined to run up...

Slowstart

Graduate•8 years ago

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Run...runners...run! Thursday snippet

I can hardly wait for poppypug 's Friday dance, so I thought i would do a snippet, to pass the time! The lovely royalness of Irishprincess gave us some great...

I can hardly wait for poppypug 's Friday dance, so I thought i would do a snippe...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Feeling ill 😞

Was supposed to be going out to start graduation week but started with a serious cold yesterday and am feeling sorry for myself today. But am not going to run...

Was supposed to be going out to start graduation week but started with a serious...

Ayupmeduck

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3, run 2 (waves shyly from the corner).

Hi guys, thanks for all of your posts - they really are keeping me motivated and spurring me on! Today I've just ran week 3 run 2 and managed it all - during...

Hi guys, thanks for all of your posts - they really are keeping me motivated and...

10clarabella

•8 years ago

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Week 8, run 1 completed .....

I know it should have been a rest day after completing week 7 yesterday, but I'm on 4 x14 hour shifts next 4 days.... So I thought get out there , then go out...

I know it should have been a rest day after completing week 7 yesterday, but I'm...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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Spurred on by the rain?

Went for my usual Wednesday morning run, all was going well till I got to 2k and the heavens opened, I don't know if it was the rain or people seeing me...

Went for my usual Wednesday morning run, all was going well till I got to 2k and...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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Well well well!

I was very worried about week 5 but today I completed a very wet week 5 run 2. Ran for 8 minutes twice! I did what!!!!! He he he also yesterday I went for a...

I was very worried about week 5 but today I completed a very wet week 5 run 2. R...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Starting over...

Hello everyone! I graduated the program in May. Very proud moment for me... since running my first complete 5K race I have completed 3. (2 running, 1...

Hello everyone! I graduated the program in May. Very proud moment for me... sin...

PotterBook

Graduate•8 years ago

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It must be the Fat Larry's Band trainers...

So. Week 6 day 2. It's absolutely lashing it down but I was not to be defeated. Slipped on the new Nike Zooms and I was off. Cannot believe I actually did it...

So. Week 6 day 2. It's absolutely lashing it down but I was not to be defeated. ...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

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Any experience of charitymiles.org

Looks like it is US based but I might give it a go. http://www.charitymiles.org

Looks like it is US based but I might give it a go. http://www.charitymiles.org ...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Can't believe I just said that!

Got up thismorning to my scheduled run.. wasn't sure yet whether to go for 30 mins or try for another 5k... Knew heavy rain was forecast .. So just got on with...

Got up thismorning to my scheduled run.. wasn't sure yet whether to go for 30 mi...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 done 😀

W8R3 this morning still can't believe it. Finding it hard but my will power (didn't know I had any before this lol) kicked in and got me though. I didn't think...

W8R3 this morning still can't believe it. Finding it hard but my will power (did...

garym

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first 30 minute run

Ah that wasn't as easy as Week 8 Run 3, but I did it!! That's my last run in Egypt for a while. Flying to UK tonight. I'm going to finish this program by...

Ah that wasn't as easy as Week 8 Run 3, but I did it!! That's my last run in Eg...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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A different route...6K in 40mins

Ran around the lake at Gueret this morning. I did my five minute warmup walk then my 30 minute run followed by a five minute cool down walk. That took me twice...

Ran around the lake at Gueret this morning. I did my five minute warmup walk the...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Just done W9R3. Can't believe it. Wow!!!!!

Just managed to do this, round and round the cricket field, much to the amusement of t'owd fella sorting out the wicket for Saturday!! My ankle is still...

Just managed to do this, round and round the cricket field, much to the amusemen...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Its been 8 month since my last post

So in the last 8 months life has been a bit crazy and I forgot my password so I've not been posting but I HAVE been running! Due to time constraints I run on...

So in the last 8 months life has been a bit crazy and I forgot my password so I'...

Wolfboy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 and Feeling Demoralised

Hi- I have been so enthusiastic up to now, but Week 7 was really tough (my asthma has been playing up big time). My confidence has gone right down (which is...

Hi- I have been so enthusiastic up to now, but Week 7 was really tough (my asthm...

FranAndHen

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed

Took it relatively slow as its the first 25 minute run but felt pretty comfortable in the end and slightly upped the pace in the last minute. I decided to map...

Took it relatively slow as its the first 25 minute run but felt pretty comfortab...

David9

Graduate•8 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Still not got my shoes!

What next????

Hate the injury couch!

A 'cadence pyramid' 5K

First try week 1 with the podcast

3rd 5k

New shoes, 6ks and other musings

W8R2 and some fitbit help please!

Thoughts on Week 8

Too old?

Today I'm Hydrated & Triumphant!

Hello everyone

Graduation Euphoria Returned....

Run...runners...run! Thursday snippet

Feeling ill 😞

Week 3, run 2 (waves shyly from the corner).

Week 8, run 1 completed .....

Spurred on by the rain?

Well well well!

Starting over...

It must be the Fat Larry's Band trainers...

Any experience of charitymiles.org

Can't believe I just said that!

Week 8 done 😀

My first 30 minute run

A different route...6K in 40mins

Just done W9R3. Can't believe it. Wow!!!!!

Its been 8 month since my last post

Week 8 and Feeling Demoralised

Week 6 run 3 completed

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