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I RAN 5K! I RAN 5K! Took me 36 minutes mind, but I don't care. And in the frost, too! Feels like a major achievement :)

Even my feet warmed up in the the end. And I got to hang out with the robins and leave my footprints in the frosty grass... saw the sun dazzling off the frosty...

Even my feet warmed up in the the end. And I got to hang out with the robins and...

Snorkmaidenuk

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reached the fabled 5K

I managed to run for a distance of 5K last night, in 36 minutes. Graduated two weeks ago and been increasing my time 10% each week. Expected to get to the 5K...

I managed to run for a distance of 5K last night, in 36 minutes. Graduated two ...

achievingit

Graduate•7 years ago

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How do I graduate?

I have run 5.36k but all I find is 'don't forget to graduate ' but I haven't found out how.

I have run 5.36k but all I find is 'don't forget to graduate ' but I haven't fou...

Jen68

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back to it

After two weeks off due to kidney issues, today is the day to get the trotters back on and get back out there.....

After two weeks off due to kidney issues, today is the day to get the trotters b...

Genesys1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well, that was me told!

So I was in the Coop tonight after mum-taxi duties. I was buying some wine with a view to having something to look forward to after the run I'd planned. As I...

So I was in the Coop tonight after mum-taxi duties. I was buying some wine with...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 R2 done and toilet question

So today W7 R2 (3? - but I discounting one of the practice ones, see previous post) but I have a question do you ever really need the loo when running? I...

So today W7 R2 (3? - but I discounting one of the practice ones, see previous po...

Sofargoner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1- Very Pleased

After having to have yet ANOTHER week off because of a blister that burst on my left heel, I started back on week 4. Starting with a 5 minute walk as usual, I...

After having to have yet ANOTHER week off because of a blister that burst on my ...

gcornes368

•7 years ago

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Good News :-)

3rd visit tonight to Physio for poorly knee. He's pleased with progress and says I can now try a gentle jog. Feeling happy but a tad worried in case it all...

3rd visit tonight to Physio for poorly knee. He's pleased with progress and say...

dereham-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun 3

Think you nead a parkrun community on here as well at c25k. I finished my 3rd Parkrun at the weekend with a PB even with me being last at all three runs and...

Think you nead a parkrun community on here as well at c25k. I finished my 3rd Pa...

lyndamorag

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 R3 behind me and around the corner is W9 Yippee!

Hi everybody, I completed week 8, on a cool and still morning. I enjoyed my run and seemed to be floating along at times. My breathing is controlled and I...

Hi everybody, I completed week 8, on a cool and still morning. I enjoyed my ru...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hats for running in the cold 🎩👒🎓⛑🕵👮👳‍♀️🎅🏼😂

Does anyone have any advice on what kind of hat to use in the winter please? I am not a hat person but use a peaked visor in summer, moving to a cap etc, I can...

Does anyone have any advice on what kind of hat to use in the winter please? I a...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

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Only three days to go.....

Just a little teaser. The admin team is looking forward to sharing some exciting news with you on Thursday 1st December 2016.

Just a little teaser. The admin team is looking forward to sharing some exciting...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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In Praise of Asics Plans (or how I ran 10k without injury)

As i reported earlier this month, I have recently achieved my New Years resolution of running 10k. This is something I've wanted do to for ages but, each time...

As i reported earlier this month, I have recently achieved my New Years resoluti...

AncientMum

Graduate•7 years ago

47 Replies

Week 2 run 1 completed!

Thanks for the tips on my last post everyone! I found this run quite a bit more challenging! But I feel confident I will make it through.

Thanks for the tips on my last post everyone! I found this run quite a bit more ...

matgremlinsquisher

•7 years ago

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I did it because of YOU

After posting "so hard" last week I got so many amazing replies. Well I LISTENED! I kept my head up looking ahead, slowed my pace, worked through the heavy...

After posting "so hard" last week I got so many amazing replies. Well I LISTENED...

Katg1991

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Running on an empty stomach?

Hi. I've just finished Week 4, and so far everything is going well - in fact, I've been finding it really good. I've been going out straight after breakfast,...

Hi. I've just finished Week 4, and so far everything is going well - in fact, I'...

schofield1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Another PB - thought I was super slow..

...but did this time from absolutely nowhere!! I'm confused! Even pulling aside for a car at 4k I didn't think I was near this sort of time! A bit shocked that...

...but did this time from absolutely nowhere!! I'm confused! Even pulling aside ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Treadmill running

I'm new here and just completed W4 R1 at the weekend. I tried doing the Couch to 5K before and never completed it , but hopefully I will this time! I've...

I'm new here and just completed W4 R1 at the weekend. I tried doing the Couch t...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Hi

Just thought I'd say "Hi" and introduce myself. 41 year old guy, always hated exercise and dreaded PE at school and always struggled with my weight. Recently...

Just thought I'd say "Hi" and introduce myself. 41 year old guy, always hated e...

The_Mighty_Webb

Graduate•7 years ago

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Little High, Little Low, Little High, Little High (life's a lot like running)

Finished Saturday on a high having done better than I'd hoped in the MoRun. Then Sunday dawned along with the realisation that I hadn't seen my trainers since...

Finished Saturday on a high having done better than I'd hoped in the MoRun. Then...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Charity Run!

Hi everyone, I've just signed up for my first ever 5K charity run. It's the Glasgow Santa Dash on the 11th December. Nervous and excited!!!

Hi everyone, I've just signed up for my first ever 5K charity run. It's the Glas...

achievingit

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 done

Feeling very happy having completed week 1 of C25K, and was pleasantly surprised to feel ok at the end of it. Week 2 starts on Wednesday. As had been said...

Feeling very happy having completed week 1 of C25K, and was pleasantly surprised...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

6 Replies

heart rate and oxygen

Just done week 4 for the first time running five minutes. I have a lung condition and have been monitoring my oxygen and heart rate. Would be interested to...

Just done week 4 for the first time running five minutes. I have a lung conditio...

twolungs

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Going for 25 minutes today (I hope)

So I had to skip my Friday run as I just felt awful. As it turns out i had a sinus infection so at least I know the cause now. I havent been out since...

So I had to skip my Friday run as I just felt awful. As it turns out i had a sin...

dipdab

•7 years ago

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OMG I've just done my graduation run w9r3!

Oh wow, I don't know what to say! I set out today with the mindset that this was it, today is graduation day. The sky is blue, sun is shining and it was...

Oh wow, I don't know what to say! I set out today with the mindset that this wa...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•7 years ago

12 Replies

get fit

my name is tomas i used to be 16st i am now 10st 1lb i would like to tone up and get fit

my name is tomas i used to be 16st i am now 10st 1lb i would like to tone up and...

Appletomtom

•7 years ago

11 Replies

VO2 max 34-35

Hi Guys, This is my first post, I've been watching these threads for a while and find the information and inspiration great. I have a question about VO2...

Hi Guys, This is my first post, I've been watching these threads for a while an...

beckiwf

•7 years ago

8 Replies

The goose is getting fit xmas quest week 2 🎄🎄🎄🕊- feel free to join

Welcome to week 2 of the Xmas quest 🎄🎄🎄 How is everyone doing? Are you progressing towards your goals? Please feel free to join if you've just graduated....

Welcome to week 2 of the Xmas quest 🎄🎄🎄 How is everyone doing? Are you prog...

ju-ju-

Graduate•7 years ago

54 Replies

I think I'm a runner

Hi all, Had such a hectic weekend, was meant to write this much sooner. Anyway managed to complete my week 9 run 3 on Friday evening. Have been actually...

Hi all, Had such a hectic weekend, was meant to write this much sooner. Anyway ...

Argonaut

Graduate•7 years ago

6 Replies

Weekly chat 28 - 4 December

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, sometimes we don't feel like putting a whole post up but just want to share...

Please feel free to share your runs here and chat about how it's all going, some...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2016

I RAN 5K! I RAN 5K! Took me 36 minutes mind, but I don't care. And in the frost, too! Feels like a major achievement :)

Reached the fabled 5K

How do I graduate?

Back to it

Well, that was me told!

W7 R2 done and toilet question

Week 4 Run 1- Very Pleased

Good News :-)

Parkrun 3

W8 R3 behind me and around the corner is W9 Yippee!

Hats for running in the cold 🎩👒🎓⛑🕵👮👳‍♀️🎅🏼😂

Only three days to go.....

In Praise of Asics Plans (or how I ran 10k without injury)

Week 2 run 1 completed!

I did it because of YOU

Running on an empty stomach?

Another PB - thought I was super slow..

Treadmill running

Hi

Little High, Little Low, Little High, Little High (life's a lot like running)

First Charity Run!

Week 1 Run 3 done

heart rate and oxygen

Going for 25 minutes today (I hope)

OMG I've just done my graduation run w9r3!

get fit

VO2 max 34-35

The goose is getting fit xmas quest week 2 🎄🎄🎄🕊- feel free to join

I think I'm a runner

Weekly chat 28 - 4 December

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