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Not really a running post

Aswell as running I try to do a fair bit of walking and on a Friday evening (if I'm lucky afternoon) I try to walk all the way home from work (about 9k) to...

Aswell as running I try to do a fair bit of walking and on a Friday evening (if ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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What prey could you manage to chase and eat?

Been reading about homo erectus and why their bodies evolved into an upright stance. The theory is that they needed to run to chase down their prey; over a...

Been reading about homo erectus and why their bodies evolved into an upright sta...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 7 - Run 3 - My First 5K!

I went out this evening to complete run W7R3 (25 minutes continuous run). Initially I felt quite tired and stiff, but 20 minutes into the run I was loosened up...

I went out this evening to complete run W7R3 (25 minutes continuous run). Initia...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

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week 8 done!!

I've just finished week 8 and this morning's run (in rain and mist, I just love the north b east coast!!) was fine. I'm not running very fast, and today I...

I've just finished week 8 and this morning's run (in rain and mist, I just love ...

Greylady1

Graduate•8 years ago

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I have a plan ... Opinions welcome

This is mainly me thinking out loud on here but thoughts and opinions are welcome ... So after the failed attempt of W4R1 I have been a bit to busy to fit a...

This is mainly me thinking out loud on here but thoughts and opinions are welcom...

ADH94

•8 years ago

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W6R1 done at last

So pleased managed to get W6R1 done, I was geared up for Laura's choice of musics and put it at the back of my mine and concentrate on her voice which I do not...

So pleased managed to get W6R1 done, I was geared up for Laura's choice of music...

Josepha2263

Graduate•8 years ago

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New runner

Hi. I am new here. Having been reading posts for few days but this is my first post. I think i am following a slightly different running programme but still...

Hi. I am new here. Having been reading posts for few days but this is my first p...

Kmcm66

•8 years ago

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I did it , w5r3

I finished week 5, run 3. Set out thinking I couldn't do it but I did. Quite slow in the end but finished ok, I am so proud of myself. Struggled to run for a...

I finished week 5, run 3. Set out thinking I couldn't do it but I did. Quite slo...

hkettell

•8 years ago

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just about to start W4

I'm so nervous I still can't even believe I've made it this far. The old me would have quit after W1R2... yet here I am, over a third of the way through. I'm...

I'm so nervous I still can't even believe I've made it this far. The old me woul...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

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It's a good plan until the first punch is thrown (to paraphrase Jack Reacher)

I set off on w5r3 feeling very virtuous: healthy dinner last night, no alcohol (not that I drink much but there was a time...), good nights sleep (not that I...

I set off on w5r3 feeling very virtuous: healthy dinner last night, no alcohol (...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Loving the morning view

Each morning I am out, I also try and stop to enjoy the view! Today I was an Ingress Park Greenhithe kent!

Each morning I am out, I also try and stop to enjoy the view! Today I was an Ing...

confidentqueen

•8 years ago

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Week 6 Completed - Still fizzing hours later

This morning at just after 5am I completed my final run of week 6 the 25 minute one. I was not buzzing after ( to knackered) but a few hours later I am now...

This morning at just after 5am I completed my final run of week 6 the 25 minute ...

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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Post graduation run.

For my 1st post graduation run on Wednesday I did my usually route down a farm track just to make sure I could really run 5k and it wasn't a fluke!. (It...

For my 1st post graduation run on Wednesday I did my usually route down a farm t...

Monkey25

Graduate•8 years ago

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What running did for me...🙂

Apart from making me fitter than I have been for years, trying to be a good role model to my two boys and helping me massively through the loss of my dear mum...

Apart from making me fitter than I have been for years, trying to be a good role...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 day 3

I'm sure this isn't a new question but I'm just looking for some advice from C25K runners who have completed week 5. I have completed week 5 day 2 but the...

I'm sure this isn't a new question but I'm just looking for some advice from C25...

beccy87

•8 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 completed

Week 6 run 2 done and dusted Went out after work and it started to rain and I thought it will keep me cool, did my warm up walk and off I went . After 1-2...

Week 6 run 2 done and dusted Went out after work and it started to rain and I th...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9R2 - and with a swishy ponytail :)

Thought I'd go all out this morning for my penultimate run with brushed hair and a ponytail instead of a bird's nest mess. There was a bit of a head wind going...

Thought I'd go all out this morning for my penultimate run with brushed hair and...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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In Laura We Trust

I have just completed all three runs on week 2 and am now looking forward to week 3. I have not looked up the schedule for week 3. I will simply follow Laura's...

I have just completed all three runs on week 2 and am now looking forward to wee...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 done!

Still shocked I managed to 'run' for 25 minutes starting at 5.30 this morning.....still slow but I did it! 😀

Still shocked I managed to 'run' for 25 minutes starting at 5.30 this morning......

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Spent my life avoiding physical exertion...but really want to do this.

Im a new potential recruit..As the title says I've spent my life of 39 years avoiding any sort of physical activity. I can't even remember the last time I was...

Im a new potential recruit..As the title says I've spent my life of 39 years avo...

Soaked_Alien

•8 years ago

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W9r2 finished, nearly there

Just back from w9r2 and I have to say this one has been my most enjoyable run yet. Set my tracker and off I went, faster than usual cos I wanted to hit 5k....

Just back from w9r2 and I have to say this one has been my most enjoyable run ye...

Lornia

Graduate•8 years ago

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Contours of a post-graduation scheme

I think I have figured out how my training scheme is going to look for the next couple of months: -Tuesdays 1 hour of running/walking/strength exercises with...

I think I have figured out how my training scheme is going to look for the next ...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Hmmm...

Wrong picture with my post...that was an earlier one...crop much higher now..and clearly growing sideways 😏

Wrong picture with my post...that was an earlier one...crop much higher now..and...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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I have my own little world...but it's okay...

... You know me here Tuesday Morning, bright and early. I needed to get out before the rain started. It has been, as it has for many of us, quite damp.. in...

... You know me here Tuesday Morning, bright and early. I needed to get out be...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Hip pain

Am in agony and care barely walk after a 4.5km run this evening. Started coming on after a 10km sponsored walk on Sunday then a fairly gentle 3.5 km run on...

Am in agony and care barely walk after a 4.5km run this evening. Started coming ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Unexpected side effects

I am by nature a fairly obsessive individual but have been taken by surprise just how much couch2ck is firing me up but the unexpected side effect is my...

I am by nature a fairly obsessive individual but have been taken by surprise jus...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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Week 6 completed

Just finished week 6 and Laura says I'm a runner! Feels good. I can't quite believe I ran for 25 mins non stop but I did - me who was gasping for breath after...

Just finished week 6 and Laura says I'm a runner! Feels good. I can't quite beli...

dddd4

Graduate•8 years ago

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Best run and worst run happened today!

I didn't run yesterday because I was lazy but blamed it on the weather and then today the weather was 10 times wetter and I have a headache to suit! Anyway,...

I didn't run yesterday because I was lazy but blamed it on the weather and then ...

Lpcrudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Anyone doing Race for Life or Pretty Muddy?

I'm just posting this again in case I can get any further interest. A few of you have been very helpful in the past. I'm looking for anyone who has done or...

I'm just posting this again in case I can get any further interest. A few of you...

zooky26

•8 years ago

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Got labyrinthitis can I still run??

Been having dizzy spells went to doc today and have an inner ear infection :( He said to not run till I'm no longer dizzy. I was fine on my run/walk last night...

Been having dizzy spells went to doc today and have an inner ear infection :( He...

LACPT

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Not really a running post

What prey could you manage to chase and eat?

Week 7 - Run 3 - My First 5K!

week 8 done!!

I have a plan ... Opinions welcome

W6R1 done at last

New runner

I did it , w5r3

just about to start W4

It's a good plan until the first punch is thrown (to paraphrase Jack Reacher)

Loving the morning view

Week 6 Completed - Still fizzing hours later

Post graduation run.

What running did for me...🙂

Week 5 day 3

Week 6 run 2 completed

W9R2 - and with a swishy ponytail :)

In Laura We Trust

Week 6 done!

Spent my life avoiding physical exertion...but really want to do this.

W9r2 finished, nearly there

Contours of a post-graduation scheme

Hmmm...

I have my own little world...but it's okay...

Hip pain

Unexpected side effects

Week 6 completed

Best run and worst run happened today!

Anyone doing Race for Life or Pretty Muddy?

Got labyrinthitis can I still run??

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