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Wish me luck ... it's 10 tomorrow...

Miles that is... 16.1K... :) I don't have much time to be inter-webbing today and haven't caught up on the forum in the past few days but I see a few of you...

Miles that is... 16.1K... :) I don't have much time to be inter-webbing today a...

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•10 years ago

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W3R2 complete with the dog

Well my shiny new harnesses came yesterday so running kit on; I fitted mine and then Lulah's (she looked very smart :) ) and attached the bungee line - kitted...

Well my shiny new harnesses came yesterday so running kit on; I fitted mine and ...

Labshack

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fartlek

Just got back from my morning run. I was in a rush and forgot breakfast which is a big no-go for me. So I decided to do a shorter 20 minute run but to try...

Just got back from my morning run. I was in a rush and forgot breakfast which is...

runswithdogs

Graduate•10 years ago

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10K on holiday :-)

Just returned from a lovely break away and while we were camping I took a look at the map. There was a lovely country park about 10K away so I plotted a route...

Just returned from a lovely break away and while we were camping I took a look a...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk1R1 Take 2

So last year I graduated c25k, loved every second of it and felt great. Having finally found some exercise I didn't hate, I couldn't imagine going back to my...

So last year I graduated c25k, loved every second of it and felt great. Having ...

missanticrowd

Graduate•10 years ago

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Too hot to run but 96 stories accomplished.

Great Wall of China, ticked off my bucket list. FitBit says 96 stories.

MarkyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stupidly scared

I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm petrified of doing the first run. I'm so keen and even started dreaming about running but am scared to do it. I'm...

I don't know what's wrong with me but I'm petrified of doing the first run. I'm ...

LalaEghiz

•10 years ago

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Miss Violet, something unexpected and the creature from the black lagoon

So second week in my new job done. I ran twice to catch the tram this week, first tram sprint was rather impressive involving parking the car in the first...

So second week in my new job done. I ran twice to catch the tram this week, fi...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R2

Completed ! By doing a 5k in Bushy Park in 36 minutes !

Gary-S

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 Done but...

...bit scared of week 4, it just seems so much of a leap. Any tips or advice?

Hoopla

•10 years ago

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5k Parkrun tick graduation tick

Just popped in to tell you that I completed 5k this morning in under 45 mins which was the target. Unfortunately I am also booked to climb onto the roof of...

Just popped in to tell you that I completed 5k this morning in under 45 mins whi...

Rosebery

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3 R3 complete

Yippppe W3 R3 complete and as a non smoker too. Started off with 5. Minute warm but I think it froze as it felt like 10 minutes. Decided to run a different...

Yippppe W3 R3 complete and as a non smoker too. Started off with 5. Minute warm ...

Belindauk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another Official Runner

Saturday morning and just finished week 6 run 3 and feel great, another official runner! I was getting a bit worked up before the run but once I got going it...

Saturday morning and just finished week 6 run 3 and feel great, another official...

paul727

Graduate•10 years ago

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Advice please

I graduated end of June but since then done very little running. I'd like to get back into it but not sure what week to restart at. Any advice appreciate.

I graduated end of June but since then done very little running. I'd like to get...

SStarryEyes

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 5k race

Well, I was due to do week 6 run 3 tonight as I was doing my first 5k fun run. Well it didn't really go to plan! I ditched Laura and used my nike+app! I...

Well, I was due to do week 6 run 3 tonight as I was doing my first 5k fun run. ...

joyc

•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 2. 23 down. 4 to graduation!!

Did my 23rd run today. Went pretty well. Was an eerie stillness to this morning. Not a breeze stirred the trees. Next run Sunday morning, before my swim. Might...

Did my 23rd run today. Went pretty well. Was an eerie stillness to this morning....

mancbird

Graduate•10 years ago

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Getting back in the swing again

Amazing what a few weeks can do. I was feeling down and so low a few weeks back, so as advised by the wise folks on here, I dropped from 10k's to 5k in...

Amazing what a few weeks can do. I was feeling down and so low a few weeks back,...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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What is it about week 6 then?

I did W5R3 today and really enjoyed it but keep seeing posts about Laura throwing a few "curve balls" in on week 6, so what's all that about? I am thinking...

I did W5R3 today and really enjoyed it but keep seeing posts about Laura throwin...

serendipitygal

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 3! Yaaaay! I'm a runner!!

I am beaming!! I can't believe I have just ran for 25 mins non stop and could breathe and feel fantastic! Must thank Gary Barlow and Ronan Keating who helped...

I am beaming!! I can't believe I have just ran for 25 mins non stop and could br...

Toonlou24

Graduate•10 years ago

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Half Marathon Do-able (if I can move after today)

Well, I entered my first HM (Chesterfield) with 12 weeks to go and found myself a 12 week programme that took me up to the event. All went well for the first 4...

Well, I entered my first HM (Chesterfield) with 12 weeks to go and found myself ...

AnnieW55

•10 years ago

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Speed

Hi peeps is a speed of 3'5 ok for a walk and is 5 mph ok for a run or is it to slow :)

Hi peeps is a speed of 3'5 ok for a walk and is 5 mph ok for a run or is it to s...

sonic1

•10 years ago

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Update to yesterday's post

Some people have kindly asked if they can sponsor me for my 10 k race. I was hesitant/ embarrassed to ask as so many people are fundraising and we all have our...

Some people have kindly asked if they can sponsor me for my 10 k race. I was hes...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week6 Run3 Woo Hoo! I'm a Runner!!!

Just have to tell everyone out there how delighted I am to have stuck with this programme (Even although certain people doubted me!) and I'm ecstatic to have...

Just have to tell everyone out there how delighted I am to have stuck with this ...

gillybobs1005

•10 years ago

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Talking books v music

I've been running to music since graduating but unless the beat is exactly right I find it a bit awkward and I seem to spend most of the run concentrating on...

I've been running to music since graduating but unless the beat is exactly right...

Saffi_L

Graduate•10 years ago

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Technical Question About This Site

Hi all, does anyone know why I can't open this site's link in my android phone? I normally use my ipad but have been away and for various reasons had to use my...

Hi all, does anyone know why I can't open this site's link in my android phone? ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week6 run3

Just finished w6r3 and its the first run ive enjoyed in what feels like ages!! Those intervals earlier in the week were a killer. So today, armed with a new...

Just finished w6r3 and its the first run ive enjoyed in what feels like ages!! T...

Sunflower86

Graduate•10 years ago

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I have learnt that picking up your feet helps while running - i am a slow learner

I just thought i would share my new found love for the graduate podcasts - i tried the speed one through recommendations here (runningnearbeirut et al.) I...

I just thought i would share my new found love for the graduate podcasts - i t...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 R2 felt better about this run

The first run felt tiring but today this one felt better. Can't say I was running fast as I had backed off a little at the start. However by the end I felt I...

The first run felt tiring but today this one felt better. Can't say I was runnin...

deviate66

•10 years ago

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New PB - This rowing's a blast

Wednesday I did 2000m in 11:07 this morning I decided to give it my best, the result 10:52, smashing my previous PB by 15 seconds. I wish I could run this fast...

Wednesday I did 2000m in 11:07 this morning I decided to give it my best, the re...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yes!! I've finally done it!!!

Well at last, I am so happy to inform you wonderful ladies and gents on this fantastic forum- I have finally completed the couch to 5k challenge! I am at last...

Well at last, I am so happy to inform you wonderful ladies and gents on this fan...

lovingrunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2014

Wish me luck ... it's 10 tomorrow...

W3R2 complete with the dog

Fartlek

10K on holiday :-)

Wk1R1 Take 2

Too hot to run but 96 stories accomplished.

Stupidly scared

Miss Violet, something unexpected and the creature from the black lagoon

W9R2

Week 3 Done but...

5k Parkrun tick graduation tick

W3 R3 complete

Another Official Runner

Advice please

First 5k race

Week 8 run 2. 23 down. 4 to graduation!!

Getting back in the swing again

What is it about week 6 then?

Week 6 run 3! Yaaaay! I'm a runner!!

Half Marathon Do-able (if I can move after today)

Speed

Update to yesterday's post

Week6 Run3 Woo Hoo! I'm a Runner!!!

Talking books v music

Technical Question About This Site

Week6 run3

I have learnt that picking up your feet helps while running - i am a slow learner

W9 R2 felt better about this run

New PB - This rowing's a blast

Yes!! I've finally done it!!!

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