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W5r3.... Done with a smile

I am so darned proud of myself, I can't believe I could manage 20 minutes continuous running, on my own, with no friend or daughter to shivvy me along when the...

I am so darned proud of myself, I can't believe I could manage 20 minutes contin...

Feelingsilly

•8 years ago

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W6R1

After 5 days of trying to find the right time to run (being a friend,employee,wife and mother all got in the way, plus a little torrential rain) i fiiiinally...

After 5 days of trying to find the right time to run (being a friend,employee,wi...

Talulah1984

Graduate•8 years ago

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The right trainers

Can anyone advise me on where to go to see which trainers are best for your feet and what do they do . Thanks guys x

Can anyone advise me on where to go to see which trainers are best for your feet...

Kaydenmummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation gift from hubby x

Look at what my hubby got me as a congratulations for graduation and an incentive to get outside. I am in love x

Look at what my hubby got me as a congratulations for graduation and an incentiv...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Does my Graduate badge make my bum look big?

I know, it's an old reference to the Fast Show but I just wanted to show off my badge. 🎓

I know, it's an old reference to the Fast Show but I just wanted to show off my ...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Those pesky shins!

Hi all, I have been skulking for a while and decided to finally post! I was a keen runner last year, got to about 7k 3 times a week before I was struck down...

Hi all, I have been skulking for a while and decided to finally post! I was a ke...

tswizzleee

•8 years ago

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After graduation question

Do you still do the 5 minute warm up walk or just start running as you go out the door?

Do you still do the 5 minute warm up walk or just start running as you go out th...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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W9R3 🎉 3.99 K in 30 minutes 🎉

Took me 5 hours to get out of the door (procrastinating is my speciality) but I only went and DID IT!!! I graduated! Thankyou to all of the Wise Ones on the...

Took me 5 hours to get out of the door (procrastinating is my speciality) but I ...

Bundoodle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 run 1, B * * * *Y A M A Z I N G!!!!!!

B****y amazing, that was my husband's reaction when we got home after today's run.. He said he would go with me to keep me company and that the walk would do...

B****y amazing, that was my husband's reaction when we got home after today's ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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I smashed it!

Thanks for all your amazing support, I went and smashed my penultimate run like you said would! I'm planning my graduation run for Monday. The way I feel now...

Thanks for all your amazing support, I went and smashed my penultimate run like ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Oh, misswobble,Slowstart, Slow_Rob, davelinks, I do like it when you talk sternly to me!

Seriously, thanks folks. I am back, red faced as ever but chuffed. The run went ok. Felt that joyful surge in the first two mins of running. Then it got hard....

Seriously, thanks folks. I am back, red faced as ever but chuffed. The run went ...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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Proper squats

Hmmm, must be rig embedding squats in my mind! He has a lot to answer for! all good of course!😁 but I put this in a reply to a member with knee pain, so...

Hmmm, must be rig embedding squats in my mind! He has a lot to answer for! all g...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7R3 done - ready to see what's round the bend

I really should stop experimenting on my runs. Decided to take a picture this morning of my landmark, not realising that it was going to interrupt my Runkeeper...

I really should stop experimenting on my runs. Decided to take a picture this mo...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Wk1r2 running for weight loss app

Done it yesterday. Really enjoy it. Even the 15 seconds sprints i have to do. Its spose to make you challenge yourself. This is better for me than going bk to...

Done it yesterday. Really enjoy it. Even the 15 seconds sprints i have to do. It...

alarkin1979

Graduate•8 years ago

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Half Term Motivation Drain. I Need A Kick!

Well, I have been on the sofa for too long now. I do want to do W8R3 today, but I seem to be velcroed here. The dog is snoring next to me. Don't understand. I...

Well, I have been on the sofa for too long now. I do want to do W8R3 today, but ...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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Almost there but my knee is not happy now

Hi I am in week 9 finally after a long time because i have been repeating some of the podcasts more than 3 times if i have left more than a few days between...

Hi I am in week 9 finally after a long time because i have been repeating some o...

mimos

•8 years ago

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If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.. wk7 run1 done 🎉

Yipee just finished week7 run1 on 3rd attempt 🎉 1st attempt was a disaster as I was very tired from lack of sleep- lesson learnt, not to run when feeling...

Yipee just finished week7 run1 on 3rd attempt 🎉 1st attempt was a disaster as I...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Have done c25k twice nearly! mad or what?!😱

Yes, have been out with slinky on all the runs, and have reached graduation run with her, so have that badge ready please RFC... Looking at Monday at the...

Yes, have been out with slinky on all the runs, and have reached graduation run ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Whoop Whoop!! I am a graduate.

Snuck off to the gym at 7.30 this morning leaving the rest of the house in bed. And yes! I completed my graduation run. This is massive for me as I attempted...

Snuck off to the gym at 7.30 this morning leaving the rest of the house in bed. ...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 2 Done

Another one in the bag. My legs didn't feel as heavy as the last run, which was a pleasant surprise. I did my first route variation ever today, which was a...

Another one in the bag. My legs didn't feel as heavy as the last run, which was ...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Thoughts please

Hi all, I graduated some time last year, still never hit the 5k in 30 mins but managed 5k in under 50 mins. Still morbidly obese but still gradually loosing...

Hi all, I graduated some time last year, still never hit the 5k in 30 mins but m...

Deadendsvillediva

Graduate•8 years ago

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Is the 3rd run of the week always like this.....

Well out at 5.30 again this morning to do my 3rd run of week 4, started well, although yet again I lost Laura part way so frustrating when you have to try and...

Well out at 5.30 again this morning to do my 3rd run of week 4, started well, al...

Radleychick

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation run done :)

So this morning whilst the rest of the village were all still tucked up in bed, I graduated :) As some of you will know from my previous post, this was a very...

So this morning whilst the rest of the village were all still tucked up in bed, ...

louisella

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st 5k since the end of October 😊

I'm so happy! I've been running on and off but usually around 30 minutes 4K give or take. Tonight I wanted to make sure I could do it before the run I'm signed...

I'm so happy! I've been running on and off but usually around 30 minutes 4K give...

Lavender1962

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fell off the thing, and graduated

Hi everyone. Just done a 50 minute run, since that is the first run of 30 plus minutes since W9R2 I think it means that was my graduation run. I went out...

Hi everyone. Just done a 50 minute run, since that is the first run of 30 plus m...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Help with audio issue

Having read recent post recommending wireless headset (Sony NW-WS414) with ambient sound function good for running I splashed out and bought one. I have...

Having read recent post recommending wireless headset (Sony NW-WS414) with ambie...

A8o5

Graduate•8 years ago

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Pain in left arch of foot.

Hi guys, Just been in pain today with a lump which has appeared on my left foot under the arch. I think it maybe Plantar fibrous but not sure. Any advice would...

Hi guys, Just been in pain today with a lump which has appeared on my left foot ...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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Exciting news - well, I'm excited anyhow :-)

I've just finished 'Couch to 5k'. Sitting on the sofa with my laptop instead of warming down :-) I'm going to carry on with the 30 minute runs until they feel...

I've just finished 'Couch to 5k'. Sitting on the sofa with my laptop instead of...

Son1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Back on it!!!

Hi. I am on week 8 which on the program I'm doing is the final week. Was downhearted on Monday after a poor 30 min run. I had woken up with a sore throat and...

Hi. I am on week 8 which on the program I'm doing is the final week. Was downhea...

DonNnaB

Graduate•8 years ago

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I have a running partner

Hi all. Been steadily going out 3 times a week for a trot.....now accompanied by colleagues and / or my hubby. It's strange and not entirely convinced if I...

Hi all. Been steadily going out 3 times a week for a trot.....now accompanied by...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

W5r3.... Done with a smile

W6R1

The right trainers

Graduation gift from hubby x

Does my Graduate badge make my bum look big?

Those pesky shins!

After graduation question

W9R3 🎉 3.99 K in 30 minutes 🎉

Week 5 run 1, B * * * *Y A M A Z I N G!!!!!!

I smashed it!

Oh, misswobble,Slowstart, Slow_Rob, davelinks, I do like it when you talk sternly to me!

Proper squats

W7R3 done - ready to see what's round the bend

Wk1r2 running for weight loss app

Half Term Motivation Drain. I Need A Kick!

Almost there but my knee is not happy now

If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.. wk7 run1 done 🎉

Have done c25k twice nearly! mad or what?!😱

Whoop Whoop!! I am a graduate.

Week 7 Run 2 Done

Thoughts please

Is the 3rd run of the week always like this.....

Graduation run done :)

1st 5k since the end of October 😊

Fell off the thing, and graduated

Help with audio issue

Pain in left arch of foot.

Exciting news - well, I'm excited anyhow :-)

Back on it!!!

I have a running partner

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