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Laura on instagram ... will there be NEWS?

A post on here pointed out that St Laura of NHS C25K is active on instagram, and so I started following her, and ......

A post on here pointed out that St Laura of NHS C25K is active on instagram, and...

icklegui

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runners knee

So today I completed week 7 day 1 after having a week and a half off due to “runners knee”. Have to run with a knee support from now on 😩 During my run all...

So today I completed week 7 day 1 after having a week and a half off due to “run...

Newrunner88

•6 years ago

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Week 3 Again

So after having my gait analysis last week and the purchase of new trainers, I rested a week for the knee pain to go and started at the beginning of week 3...

So after having my gait analysis last week and the purchase of new trainers, I r...

NicJ77

•6 years ago

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Virtual Run paid for

Im all paid up for the stroke associations virtual Resolution 5k run. It can be done at any time during March so I’ve chosen to do mine on the 22nd which gives...

Im all paid up for the stroke associations virtual Resolution 5k run. It can be ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Aiming too high???

Hi, I’ve restarted C25k after starting it a few times,about to start week 3. Is it too ambitious to think about running a 10k in August ? I’m not too fussed...

Hi, I’ve restarted C25k after starting it a few times,about to start week 3. Is ...

ha68

•6 years ago

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Week 3 (park group so r1) run done - any advice as found hard going?

Just come back from running 3 minutes continuously the first time. I found today really weird! First 90 seconds was a doddle - was that it? I exclaimed! The...

Just come back from running 3 minutes continuously the first time. I found toda...

misslynx

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally got round to doing my 1st run

Just completed week 1 day 1. 230 calories burnt. Speed was 6 and 9 kmh just shy of 2 miles and sweating like a pig 😂🤣😂. I had a dose of the gout just before...

Just completed week 1 day 1. 230 calories burnt. Speed was 6 and 9 kmh just shy ...

RambooMagoo

•6 years ago

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What did it? Cup of tea or new hair cut? Park run 5 musings .

After last week and the inside out leggings glitch I decided to get up a little earlier so I could have a cup of tea before setting out. 20 seconds off my...

After last week and the inside out leggings glitch I decided to get up a little ...

LookNannyruns

Graduate•6 years ago

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Parkrun PB

Managed to get under the 27 minute mark, 26:49 and finished 160th out of 377! Worth getting my new running shoes muddy!!!!

Managed to get under the 27 minute mark, 26:49 and finished 160th out of 377! W...

Rammy75

•6 years ago

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Tasty, Tasty Pizza

My 'Run for Pizza Fun Run' Medal arrived in the post this morning. All I can say is 'that was quick', and "Oh, this looks good enough to eat" ;)

My 'Run for Pizza Fun Run' Medal arrived in the post this morning. All I can say...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ran up a sandune today!

Totally exhausted but worth every step! Oman is a beautiful country.

RunBrianRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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PLEASE HELP / ADVISE !!!

Hi our next run is week 5 run 3 (20mins)😩. I don’t understand the sudden jump in length . Then dropping back down on week 6. I can’t imagine that I will be...

Hi our next run is week 5 run 3 (20mins)😩. I don’t understand the sudden jump ...

dawnyg64

•6 years ago

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W1R2 and Day 4 squat challenge.

Started run one on Tuesday but only managed day two today as I really cannot bare the cold.. I know you just have to get on with it but I really can’t! After...

Started run one on Tuesday but only managed day two today as I really cannot ba...

KattyG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated 10k today, if I can do it anyone can.

Just thought I would post this here as well as the other forum as an encouragement to anyone struggling, having second thoughts or doubting themselves. 4...

Just thought I would post this here as well as the other forum as an encourageme...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 done and dusted

Finished week 7 today . Was a little anxious as I attempted the route which I could not do on week 5 run 3 . Again it was tough but we pushed through and done...

Finished week 7 today . Was a little anxious as I attempted the route which I co...

darren1978

•6 years ago

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Parkrun volunteering

About a month ago having done my 7th park run I droned on about how good it is... my new PB etc. Theziggy pointed out that the best way to say thank you was...

About a month ago having done my 7th park run I droned on about how good it is.....

Kingfisherk26

Graduate•6 years ago

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Overheard in the hairdressers by Mic

A couple of people discussing running and saying they go to Moreton-in-Marsh to run on the flat. Wusses!

A couple of people discussing running and saying they go to Moreton-in-Marsh to ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Me now

Can’t believe how much skinnier I look since I started. Definitely a big incentive for me to carry on.

Can’t believe how much skinnier I look since I started. Definitely a big incenti...

Evie79

•6 years ago

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Me a just over a year ago

Can’t believe how big I was

Evie79

•6 years ago

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Not bad considering...

Good Morning All 😊 Just completed run 1 of week 8...went much better than runs 2 & 3 of week 7!!!(go figure) & considering the following factors I am rather...

Good Morning All 😊 Just completed run 1 of week 8...went much better than runs ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W5,R2...smashed it

Morning, i did my local park run this morning and ran non stop to the podcast...absolutely buzzing!! Felt frustrated this morning because my Work /life...

Morning, i did my local park run this morning and ran non stop to the podcast......

OlderThanDirt

Graduate•6 years ago

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Still going

I haven’t posted for a while but after graduating on Jan 1st, I am still going! I haven’t ran as much as I wanted to and after not running for 9 days due to...

I haven’t posted for a while but after graduating on Jan 1st, I am still going! ...

Nesha123

Graduate•6 years ago

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You can run with Laura on Android!

I just switched to an Android phone that is incompatible with the One You Couch to 5k app. BUT I found the official Couch to 5k podcast with Laura on the Acast...

I just switched to an Android phone that is incompatible with the One You Couch ...

Shivani05

Graduate•6 years ago

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Ouch

The perils of running in the rain on wet slick pavements. Whole lower left leg grazed and bruised after two minutes. Dry tomorrow so will try again then

The perils of running in the rain on wet slick pavements. Whole lower left leg g...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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Slow and steady

coming to the end of week 2, I am so unfit but dare I say Im actually starting to enjoy it? My legs are still like lead balloons but the mind is keen and...

coming to the end of week 2, I am so unfit but dare I say Im actually starting t...

Sarahbeedoonan

•6 years ago

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Wk1 day1

OK first hurdle done! A few strange right side of right shin twinges about half way through but job done! 😀 feeling good. Next hurdle is making sure work and...

OK first hurdle done! A few strange right side of right shin twinges about half ...

Sweatpuddle

•6 years ago

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W5 R1 Never a doubt was there

Just finished W5 R1 in a group. First 5 min run not too bad, second 5 min section surprisingly seemed a breeze but third 5 min section a fair bit tougher and...

Just finished W5 R1 in a group. First 5 min run not too bad, second 5 min sectio...

FGB1

•6 years ago

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We did it!!!! 5k park run completed

Well we did it me and my bestie completed couch to 5k by doing the park run, it wasn’t a breeze but my mate spurred me on and we completed the course with no...

Well we did it me and my bestie completed couch to 5k by doing the park run, it ...

CazAM

Graduate•6 years ago

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Road to recovery part one

My hamstring is now my friend, and it is like the injury never happened hoorah! Just ran W6R2 (again) and it was fine. Two lots of 10 min runs with a 3 min...

My hamstring is now my friend, and it is like the injury never happened hoorah! ...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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W6R1 ✅

Not the most pleasant of runs with the icy rain on my face, hands and ankles... but, another one ticked off and very happy with that. Happy Saturday people, I...

Not the most pleasant of runs with the icy rain on my face, hands and ankles... ...

Lillybeth30mins

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2018

Laura on instagram ... will there be NEWS?

Runners knee

Week 3 Again

Virtual Run paid for

Aiming too high???

Week 3 (park group so r1) run done - any advice as found hard going?

Finally got round to doing my 1st run

What did it? Cup of tea or new hair cut? Park run 5 musings .

Parkrun PB

Tasty, Tasty Pizza

Ran up a sandune today!

PLEASE HELP / ADVISE !!!

W1R2 and Day 4 squat challenge.

Graduated 10k today, if I can do it anyone can.

Week 7 done and dusted

Parkrun volunteering

Overheard in the hairdressers by Mic

Me now

Me a just over a year ago

Not bad considering...

W5,R2...smashed it

Still going

You can run with Laura on Android!

Ouch

Slow and steady

Wk1 day1

W5 R1 Never a doubt was there

We did it!!!! 5k park run completed

Road to recovery part one

W6R1 ✅

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