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W8 Run1

Not posted since way back at the beginning when the thought of running 3minutes made me break out in a cold sweat .... Today I did first run in week8 ...As is...

Not posted since way back at the beginning when the thought of running 3minutes ...

Sureucan

•7 years ago

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Entering week 9

So I did my last run of week eight yesterday. Felt pretty good to be honest and I'm managing to hit 5k each time now. Pace has never been too much of an issue...

So I did my last run of week eight yesterday. Felt pretty good to be honest and ...

Bluenicoli

•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 tonight

Completed week 4 on Wednesday evening and went for a couple of beers to celebrate completion - last beer of the year as I'm having a 'dry December'. Last day...

Completed week 4 on Wednesday evening and went for a couple of beers to celebrat...

davidy233

•7 years ago

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Slight miscalculation...

Had to take husband to work on the other side of the county, so decided to stop off on the way back and run somewhere I've not been before. Ever. Found the...

Had to take husband to work on the other side of the county, so decided to stop ...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5R3!

After the entire MONTH that it took me to do week 4 (thanks, shin splints), I finished week 5 this week doing a MWF routine. I'm so stoked to be able to run...

After the entire MONTH that it took me to do week 4 (thanks, shin splints), I fi...

Shivani05

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6r1

That was a lot harder than I thought it was gonna be still done n dusted onto run 2 .........do I get extra points for getting up @6-30 on my day off ??? ;)

That was a lot harder than I thought it was gonna be still done n dusted onto ru...

Llooneytunes

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6r1

Well it's done but can't say I enjoyed it. first time since week 2 that my body has been screaming for me to stop. covered about 3k which I am quite pleased...

Well it's done but can't say I enjoyed it. first time since week 2 that my body ...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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Go me

My frist 5k, Thanksgiving day. I was in my 7 week. Just finished my 9 weeks today

My frist 5k, Thanksgiving day. I was in my 7 week. Just finished my 9 weeks to...

Alicialouk

•7 years ago

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Yea me

Finished my 9wks today, bitter ,sweet. Did my frist 5k Thanksgiving day. Hit my two main goals, finish, and no walking. Now am going to work on faster speed....

Finished my 9wks today, bitter ,sweet. Did my frist 5k Thanksgiving day. Hit m...

Alicialouk

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 day 1 looming!

So, in 2 days I start week 4!! I have never run this much in my life and I am still loving every minute! I have a cough/cold and I have asthma anyway so it has...

So, in 2 days I start week 4!! I have never run this much in my life and I am st...

beckied

Graduate•7 years ago

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10,000 steps

Yesterday my Fitbit told me I'd done 7,000 steps by 8.00 am. (Dog walk & wk7r1) Today by 2:30 pm I was only at 3,000 steps. I had a 12min wait at a train...

Yesterday my Fitbit told me I'd done 7,000 steps by 8.00 am. (Dog walk & wk7r1) ...

Davoda

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week9 Run 3 c25k completed!!!

I'm absolutely over the moon to say I have completed the last run of week 9 and c25k! I went out tonight at 3:45 drove to the usual spot and realised I'd...

I'm absolutely over the moon to say I have completed the last run of week 9 and ...

debze

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3

Just finished W7R3 this morning. Just wondering when I'll be able to move faster:) I am barely making a total of 2.5 miles with the 5 minute warm-up and cool...

Just finished W7R3 this morning. Just wondering when I'll be able to move faste...

laurajza

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sports massage instead of run - good swap

No run on Tuesday as I managed to book a sports massage at short notice. I've had a niggly pain for a while when running - top of my right leg where the...

No run on Tuesday as I managed to book a sports massage at short notice. I've ha...

Joy57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 done and dusted

week 8 all done thank goodness, just week 9 now hope the weather holds, many thanks for all the encouragement as i never thought i would get here, let alone...

week 8 all done thank goodness, just week 9 now hope the weather holds, many tha...

kaz56

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 final run

W7 R3 done - sort of did a fourth run (failed first run) back last week, the gym one where I forgot the iPod. So I am technically ready to start W8 on...

W7 R3 done - sort of did a fourth run (failed first run) back last week, the gym...

Sofargoner

Graduate•7 years ago

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HealthUnlocked Rules - Subsection Shoes - Rule #1

... thou shalt post a picture of new shoes prior to their first run New shoes, thanks to Black Friday, awaiting their inaugural outing this evening....

... thou shalt post a picture of new shoes prior to their first run New shoes, ...

AndyD

Graduate•7 years ago

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C25K Week 4 Day 2

Just completed my second run of this week - felt very slow and very cold. Anyone else run slower on chilly days like today? Still, I was glad to complete......

Just completed my second run of this week - felt very slow and very cold. Anyon...

The_Mighty_Webb

Graduate•7 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a good physio in London?

I don't understand why but after months of running without problems I am now getting one injury after another. A few weeks ago I thought I had shin splints in...

I don't understand why but after months of running without problems I am now get...

northernlass1965

Graduate•7 years ago

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First run after graduation in the cold

So, having graduated a couple of days ago I thought I would take myself out for my first proper solo run where I was truly in charge. I was meant to go out...

So, having graduated a couple of days ago I thought I would take myself out for ...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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In my dreams . . .

This hit my email inbox a few minutes ago. I don't work for this company, nor do I own one of these, but I thought "Sleek Outside, Athletic Inside" yup, that's...

This hit my email inbox a few minutes ago. I don't work for this company, nor do...

Flossie22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 and I've had enough of you and Julie

Week 9 run 1 just completed, but it felt like hard work. I have a feeling it was mind of matter, but I was determined not to let the gremlins get me this...

Week 9 run 1 just completed, but it felt like hard work. I have a feeling it was...

Razouski

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Treadmill 🙄

Treadmill just arrived early Xmas prezzie from my better half. Love running along the canals close to my home 🏡 but can't go before work as too dark and want...

Treadmill just arrived early Xmas prezzie from my better half. Love running alon...

Kate07

•7 years ago

6 Replies

THE ANNOUNCEMENT

I loved some of the ideas that you thought were coming today, I might have to see if we can do any of them. Here is the news........ It is with great...

I loved some of the ideas that you thought were coming today, I might have to se...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 R2 (time to leave the cemetery ?) maybe not !

This was the hardest day yet ?? No idea why ? Also I run around my local cemetery (it's behind my house - no it's not scary !) I know I need to change my...

This was the hardest day yet ?? No idea why ? Also I run around my local cemeter...

Runfromfat

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

W8 Run1

Entering week 9

Week 5 run 1 tonight

Slight miscalculation...

W5R3!

W6r1

W6r1

Go me

Yea me

Week 4 day 1 looming!

10,000 steps

Week9 Run 3 c25k completed!!!

W7R3

Sports massage instead of run - good swap

Week 8 done and dusted

W7 final run

HealthUnlocked Rules - Subsection Shoes - Rule #1

C25K Week 4 Day 2

Can anyone recommend a good physio in London?

First run after graduation in the cold

In my dreams . . .

Week 9 and I've had enough of you and Julie

Treadmill 🙄

THE ANNOUNCEMENT

Week 7 R2 (time to leave the cemetery ?) maybe not !

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

W8 Run1

Entering week 9

Week 5 run 1 tonight

Slight miscalculation...

W5R3!

W6r1

W6r1

Go me

Yea me

Week 4 day 1 looming!

10,000 steps

Week9 Run 3 c25k completed!!!

W7R3

Sports massage instead of run - good swap

Week 8 done and dusted

W7 final run

HealthUnlocked Rules - Subsection Shoes - Rule #1

C25K Week 4 Day 2

Can anyone recommend a good physio in London?

First run after graduation in the cold

In my dreams . . .

Week 9 and I've had enough of you and Julie

Treadmill 🙄

*****THE ANNOUNCEMENT*****

Week 7 R2 (time to leave the cemetery ?) maybe not !

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your running journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

Topics

Archive

THE ANNOUNCEMENT