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W9R2 Thinking about next steps..

Well I dragged by butt out of bed at 5am this morning to do the penultimate C25K run, it went smoothly although the extra cul-de-sacs I added to my route were...

Well I dragged by butt out of bed at 5am this morning to do the penultimate C25K...

Talulah1984

Graduate•8 years ago

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A spring in my step...

This morning I did my run around the lake at Gueret I'm pretty slow and it takes me my two five minute walks and 30 minute run to do the two loops that make 6...

This morning I did my run around the lake at Gueret I'm pretty slow and it takes...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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It ain't going to be fast.. It ain't going to be pretty!

But I'm going to run it!! All the way :) So got out and ran my last 5k prep run for Sunday's RFL.. Not fast not easy but I CAN now run 5k .. proved it to...

But I'm going to run it!! All the way :) So got out and ran my last 5k prep run ...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Still Going

It's been over a month since I lasted posted, but I am reporting that I have on this occasion kept going. Most weeks I manage three runs, and most of those...

It's been over a month since I lasted posted, but I am reporting that I have on ...

Wanderingminstrel

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8R1

Was a little nervous as it's been 4 days and it was already very warm by the time I went out (I'd forgotten to drink at the right time so had to wait to make...

Was a little nervous as it's been 4 days and it was already very warm by the tim...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Run out of energy... and willpower

So I've been taking it slowly, easing my way through the weeks and being careful not to push too hard so that I don't hurt my slightly dodgy knee - and so far...

So I've been taking it slowly, easing my way through the weeks and being careful...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5r2

Well another in the can. As my route takes me past the surgery, Old folks home and the village cemetery and can honestly say that since I have been on the...

Well another in the can. As my route takes me past the surgery, Old folks home a...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 5 Run

After a miscalculation last week now I can truly say that I am over the hump having just completed 14 out of the 27 runs on the programme. I enjoyed to the...

After a miscalculation last week now I can truly say that I am over the hump ha...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning run

Just back from a fantastic run. Took a detour and ran a lovely flat trail (didn't want to push the knee too much) through some woods that came out in the...

Just back from a fantastic run. Took a detour and ran a lovely flat trail (didn'...

Lizzyb11066

•8 years ago

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W4R1 - Getting real

I've been a bit nervous about starting week 4. I took a look last week as I was finishing week 3 to see what was up next and saw that week 4 starts you running...

I've been a bit nervous about starting week 4. I took a look last week as I was ...

jwynveen

•8 years ago

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Come On WALES! Good Luck

I was wondering how far on average a footballer ran over the 90 minutes and Google said this... Obviously, there is some variation depending on the position...

I was wondering how far on average a footballer ran over the 90 minutes and Goog...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Settling in on the IC...

Really cross thati'm not getting any better. Physio thinks it is all to do with my back and I am even aggravating it when on my real-life couch. But as she...

Really cross thati'm not getting any better. Physio thinks it is all to do with...

Ucandothis

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 1

So me and my friend decided to give the couch to 5k another (5th go). It seems to have become an annual summer ritual with us. Have never made it past week...

So me and my friend decided to give the couch to 5k another (5th go). It seems t...

couchlover

•8 years ago

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Two for the price of one

So today's effort was all about heart rate, specifically, staying in the easy/aerobic zone. I intended to do a 5K but my legs were still complaining about last...

So today's effort was all about heart rate, specifically, staying in the easy/ae...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 r2 graduation is within my grasp

So, went out for my run tonight after work, really enjoyed it. Found myself in some sort of weird meditative trance, just concentrating on my breathing and was...

So, went out for my run tonight after work, really enjoyed it. Found myself in s...

Madwifecarole26

Graduate•8 years ago

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First run following graduation

Well today was first run following graduation. I have mixed feelings about it really. I was unsure what to do next and thought i would try the Running for...

Well today was first run following graduation. I have mixed feelings about it r...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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The practicalities of running

Any advice on how to carry a purse while you're running? I suppose I could just hold it in my hand, I am holding my phone/Laura in one hand so I guess it...

Any advice on how to carry a purse while you're running? I suppose I could just...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stop focusing on the wrong things and just run....

That was my message to myself this evening. So I loaded up an great 80s rock play list put on my trainers and did just that. No looking at pace or distance,...

That was my message to myself this evening. So I loaded up an great 80s rock pla...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Trainer Inserts

I've just started running for longer periods and it's always on the pavement, so hard surface and up and down. I think I have shin splints as all the symptoms...

I've just started running for longer periods and it's always on the pavement, so...

PixieChin327

•8 years ago

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Second attempt at week8run1 successful.

On Saturday morning I decided to go for my run,wk6r1. So,all dolled up in my new kit I had bought on Friday (my gift to myself for completing week7) off I...

On Saturday morning I decided to go for my run,wk6r1. So,all dolled up in my new...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Post-running bliss

I can't tell you how great I feel! My brain is floating in a sea of endorphin :-) I just returned from my weekly social run - only the really determined...

I can't tell you how great I feel! My brain is floating in a sea of endorphin :-...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

11 Replies

Wk6 R1

So I just got home from W6R1, (get me still going!!!) Can anyone explain to me why we went back to running intervals? I felt amazing after having run 20...

So I just got home from W6R1, (get me still going!!!) Can anyone explain to me w...

samanthazhungry

•8 years ago

3 Replies

I'm sorry I haven't a clue

It seemsI'm in this group under false pretences. Not that I realised of course. It was whilst running this evening in the company of Jack Dee et al, that the...

It seemsI'm in this group under false pretences. Not that I realised of course. ...

Janey1012

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Unexpected benefits of running

Just for a bit of fun and hopefully to spur you on if you are new to this, you can expect the following: 1. Loads more energy 2. I can eat 2000 plus calories...

Just for a bit of fun and hopefully to spur you on if you are new to this, you c...

ju-ju-

Graduate•8 years ago

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First NAKED run....😊

Well... I think I mentioned my daughter's wedding which was taking up a lot of my time and energies 👰. Its done. It couldn't have gone better and we all had a...

Well... I think I mentioned my daughter's wedding which was taking up a lot of m...

Bluebirdrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fighting the gremlins

Feeling back on track after that terrible run on Saturday. Went out this morning. No sun, so no shadow to laugh at for a start! Went much slower, much...

Feeling back on track after that terrible run on Saturday. Went out this mornin...

Cairokitten

Graduate•8 years ago

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I've hit a brick wall!

I've not run since last Monday! Last Monday's run didn't go to plan and felt like the worst run I have done in a long time (first run of week 8) and then I was...

I've not run since last Monday! Last Monday's run didn't go to plan and felt lik...

Lpcrudge

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 9. The Graduation week.

Well here I am on the final week. After a bit of disaster at the end last week. I was full if beans for today. Well I nailed it! 30 minutes of running non...

Well here I am on the final week. After a bit of disaster at the end last week....

AndyIoW

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9r3 'well that didn't go to plan'

2 mins into the run and a pain to back of leg, tried to carry on but it wasn't going to happen. Thought better to stop then cause any damage. Looks like I've...

2 mins into the run and a pain to back of leg, tried to carry on but it wasn't g...

garym

Graduate•8 years ago

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endorphines?

when do these endorphines things kick in to make it feel fun? cause mine seem to be on strike......slogged my way to 5k this morning, so now i know the exact...

when do these endorphines things kick in to make it feel fun? cause mine seem to...

jogger1960

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2016

W9R2 Thinking about next steps..

A spring in my step...

It ain't going to be fast.. It ain't going to be pretty!

Still Going

W8R1

Run out of energy... and willpower

W5r2

Week 5 Run

Morning run

W4R1 - Getting real

Come On WALES! Good Luck

Settling in on the IC...

Week 1

Two for the price of one

W9 r2 graduation is within my grasp

First run following graduation

The practicalities of running

Stop focusing on the wrong things and just run....

Trainer Inserts

Second attempt at week8run1 successful.

Post-running bliss

Wk6 R1

I'm sorry I haven't a clue

Unexpected benefits of running

First NAKED run....😊

Fighting the gremlins

I've hit a brick wall!

Week 9. The Graduation week.

W9r3 'well that didn't go to plan'

endorphines?

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