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My reasons and aims

I am 50 in 2018 and I have decided to lose 50llb by then which is in May 2018. To do this safely and hopefully with some ease I am starting it on January 1st....

I am 50 in 2018 and I have decided to lose 50llb by then which is in May 2018. T...

Otobe50andfit

•7 years ago

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C25k mentioned in BBC News: does anyone know Penny?

Really good item on BBC Breakfast TV this morning. 'Penny' spoke really elequently about the benefits of following the programme and how it has changed her...

Really good item on BBC Breakfast TV this morning. 'Penny' spoke really elequent...

Millsie-J

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R2 complete!

So I have completed W6R2 - a bit later than scheduled because me and my newly qualified search and rescue dog were called out to our first mission! So we still...

So I have completed W6R2 - a bit later than scheduled because me and my newly qu...

motherduckling

Graduate•7 years ago

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Looking for new me

Smoke and very unfit give up on diets lose interest on gym and dvds looking for to get fit loss weight

Smoke and very unfit give up on diets lose interest on gym and dvds looking for ...

Kirk4amp

•7 years ago

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5K Challenge 👟

I have just signed up to couch to 5K as part of my slim down and get fit for 2017. I am 54 and have 3 stone to lose. I am doing my first walk/run tomorrow...

I have just signed up to couch to 5K as part of my slim down and get fit for 201...

Sugarplum16

•7 years ago

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W8R1

Nearly there nearly there nearly there :D

Llooneytunes

Graduate•7 years ago

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1st vitual Christmas run done.

Went out this morning at 8am and did my first christmas virtual run. Did a nice leisurely 5k in 35 mins. Agreed to 2 runs per week so Intend to get out again...

Went out this morning at 8am and did my first christmas virtual run. Did a nice ...

getfitgran

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running reflections...

It's that time of the year when we look back over the past twelve months, our accomplishments and achievements, so I thought it might be nice to have somewhere...

It's that time of the year when we look back over the past twelve months, our ac...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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C to 50 x 5K

Well, I've done it! 50th parkrun on Christmas Eve. I wasn't very well in the run up to Christmas, but managed to get around the course on Saturday morning. My...

Well, I've done it! 50th parkrun on Christmas Eve. I wasn't very well in the run...

terrapin

Graduate•7 years ago

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I've done it! I signed on the dotted line.

28th Great North West Half Marathon. Blackpool. Sunday 19th Feb 2017 8 weeks and counting. Yippee! I signed up for this, earlier this morning. Then I went out...

28th Great North West Half Marathon. Blackpool. Sunday 19th Feb 2017 8 weeks and...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Cough & cold

Well it's finally caught me. Went for my usual 5k run on Thursday with the start of a head cold and was ok but over last couple of days it's dropped onto my...

Well it's finally caught me. Went for my usual 5k run on Thursday with the start...

runmelrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8r1

Done x needed to work off the mince pies and stuffing x managed it easier than I thought x using heat to ease my painful shoulder but it didn't bother me when...

Done x needed to work off the mince pies and stuffing x managed it easier than I...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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Finally back out running

After about a five week lay off, I finally got back out running today and feeling pleased with myself. I managed a 5km which surprised me. There have been...

After about a five week lay off, I finally got back out running today and feelin...

oscarron

Graduate•7 years ago

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Doggie distractions!

I think runners and dog walkers often use the same spaces and on the whole, we share well. When I am running, I don't like to stop but it is so distracting...

I think runners and dog walkers often use the same spaces and on the whole, we s...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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I'm a shadow of my former self!

The C25K programme was a huge challenge to me as I hated cross country running at school but a year on from graduation aged 53, I love running, wouldn't miss...

The C25K programme was a huge challenge to me as I hated cross country running a...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Gorgeous day for a run

First run post graduation and what a lovely day for it. The sunshine was calling me, so I drove over to my daughter's and fetched her beagle and off into the...

First run post graduation and what a lovely day for it. The sunshine was calling...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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After you graduate do you still run 3x per week?

Or do you run more or less? Just curious (and hopeful that I'll get there!!)

Joolez

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first cold and frosty morning run :)

Decided to get week 8 underway this morning, so, after a lie in ( :) ) and a cup of tea, went out on a beautiful sunny and frosty morning run! I usually run in...

Decided to get week 8 underway this morning, so, after a lie in ( :) ) and a cup...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yippee, I've done it!

A little longer than 9 weeks ( more like 11) but did the last run this morning!! It was going so well I also decided to extend it by 7 minutes to do the full...

A little longer than 9 weeks ( more like 11) but did the last run this morning!!...

gilliwood

Graduate•7 years ago

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Almost there.... But not quite.

I haven"t posted since my week 5 run. I managed week 6 and then had to go off to work in the middle east, so did my week 7 and 8 on a treadmill in the hotel...

I haven"t posted since my week 5 run. I managed week 6 and then had to go off to...

ticklemepink

•7 years ago

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New joiner & first posting

I have downloaded the C25K from NHS Choices this morning and am about to start the program. I am fed up with being unfit & overweight so decided that 2017 will...

I have downloaded the C25K from NHS Choices this morning and am about to start t...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Running on Treadmill vs Outside

Does anyone know why I might find it easier to run on a treadmill than outside? I find I can go much longer on a treadmill. And does anyone else find this?...

Does anyone know why I might find it easier to run on a treadmill than outside? ...

Joolez

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 done

Well, I never had thought I would get here, still being 22st and able to run that far is something I could never imagine. The runs make feel more centred and I...

Well, I never had thought I would get here, still being 22st and able to run tha...

Beastie_MCCXIX

Graduate•7 years ago

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My running beach for the fortnight

Southern ocean. Turquoise water, Lovely beach, Soft white sand so can run barefoot if I want. A big rocky outcrop to finish off the run and a wonderful view as...

Southern ocean. Turquoise water, Lovely beach, Soft white sand so can run barefo...

nhs2015

Graduate•7 years ago

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Half a beach run.

Firstly apologies for the late season's greetings & only catching up with all your amazing parkruns & photos. I'm afraid I slept in & missed both that I'd...

Firstly apologies for the late season's greetings & only catching up with all yo...

Davoda

Graduate•7 years ago

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Tipton Harriers Boxing Day Handicap Report

I managed to run/walk the 5K cross country route. Quite a challenge due to the 2x3 hills. My time wasn't to bad considering the terrain, 31:50. It was great as...

I managed to run/walk the 5K cross country route. Quite a challenge due to the 2...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice on schedule

I have just started C25k and have just done my W2R1... each week I see a personal trainer on Thursdays and my session usually involves power walking and some...

I have just started C25k and have just done my W2R1... each week I see a persona...

Joolez

Graduate•7 years ago

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New shoooooes tested! W6r3

Having posted the pic of my new shoes yesterday, I had to follow through on my plan to test them out this afternoon. We took the dogs for a gentle walk after...

Having posted the pic of my new shoes yesterday, I had to follow through on my p...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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Safely Running with Epilepsy

I've just been diagnosed with epilepsy , although I think in hindsight I've been having partial seizures since I started running 4 years ago. I don't want to...

I've just been diagnosed with epilepsy , although I think in hindsight I've been...

Vitty

Graduate•7 years ago

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To anyone who couldn't find the beat in Stepping Stones, try Stamina - much better.

Well, as a musical nightmare - can't sing, no sense of rhythm, tone deaf - I struggled with the Stepping Stones podcast as couldn't find the beat (or on the...

Well, as a musical nightmare - can't sing, no sense of rhythm, tone deaf - I str...

CarolStr

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

My reasons and aims

C25k mentioned in BBC News: does anyone know Penny?

W6R2 complete!

Looking for new me

5K Challenge 👟

W8R1

1st vitual Christmas run done.

Running reflections...

C to 50 x 5K

I've done it! I signed on the dotted line.

Cough & cold

W8r1

Finally back out running

Doggie distractions!

I'm a shadow of my former self!

Gorgeous day for a run

After you graduate do you still run 3x per week?

My first cold and frosty morning run :)

Yippee, I've done it!

Almost there.... But not quite.

New joiner & first posting

Running on Treadmill vs Outside

Week 9 Run 2 done

My running beach for the fortnight

Half a beach run.

Tipton Harriers Boxing Day Handicap Report

Advice on schedule

New shoooooes tested! W6r3

Safely Running with Epilepsy

To anyone who couldn't find the beat in Stepping Stones, try Stamina - much better.

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