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I've been bad !

I really did appreciate the advice several of you gave yesterday and I knew it made sense but I couldn't resist the opportunity to do W5R2 today, instead of...

I really did appreciate the advice several of you gave yesterday and I knew it m...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

So I had to force myself out today for my run, I just really really couldn't be bothered, the weather was lovely and I just felt like sitting on my butt!!...

So I had to force myself out today for my run, I just really really couldn't be ...

Gingystrider

Graduate•12 years ago

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How do I download the Couch to 5k app to a samsung galaxy portal. Its telling me I need adobe flash player, but it wont let me download it

Lenny21

•12 years ago

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New Shoes ??

Need to buy some new running shoes. Am a neutral runner and run mainly on pavements/grass. Have fairly limited budget up to £50. Any recommendations ?

Need to buy some new running shoes. Am a neutral runner and run mainly on paveme...

ShoutingWoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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w7r1 ooooooowwwwwch

three words...............why why why!!!!

Pricey

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 completed

I started the program at week 3, as I already did a bit of running previously, and have just completed week 4. I run a set course while listening to the...

I started the program at week 3, as I already did a bit of running previously, a...

Adders

Graduate•12 years ago

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Help Failed the mental challange!

I did the 20 minutes last Friday, it was hard but I finished it Last night I did week 6 run 1, tonight I attempted week 6 run 2 Unfortunately...

I did the 20 minutes last Friday, it was hard but I finished it Last night...

nickiboop

•12 years ago

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Just done week 5 run 3...yay

But why 2 weeks of intervals next? Is it to build stamina? I've been running on the treadmill for a couple of years but decided to venture outdoors, so my...

But why 2 weeks of intervals next? Is it to build stamina? I've been running on ...

louby43

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 6 run 3 - oh my god!

Did run 3 tonight, had a very hard day at work, lots of problems to sort out and it took my mind of what was coming. wasn't until I got back in my car and saw...

Did run 3 tonight, had a very hard day at work, lots of problems to sort out and...

jennyn

Graduate•12 years ago

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Difficulties in week 1 :(

I have just started Couch to 5K and finding it really hard. I am a size 16 and would like to lose weight for my wedding in November. I did my first run on...

I have just started Couch to 5K and finding it really hard. I am a size 16 and w...

Frenchie2-11

•12 years ago

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Wk7 R2- tell me its the heat?!!!!

Just completed this run in the glorious sunshine but it was SO hot! Found it very tough and there was no way of pushing myself in the last minute. I am...

Just completed this run in the glorious sunshine but it was SO hot! Found it v...

chickentrousers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it ok to use my rowing machine on ' rest ' days? Feel lazy if I do nothing!!!!

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2

ive just had the best run ever had my 5 min warm up ran for 8min no problem wasnt out puff at all then had my walk time then the last 8 min run when the 8min...

ive just had the best run ever had my 5 min warm up ran for 8min no problem wasn...

caroldeaz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is it cheating (or inadvisable) to cycle on a rest day ?

I haven't cycled since last summer but I'm think of cycling to work on two of my "rest" days each week. It's approx eight miles each way, with uphills and...

I haven't cycled since last summer but I'm think of cycling to work on two of my...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week5R1

Just gone and completed w5r1, although for me there is now the fear factor of fast approaching running for 20minutes (lol more like crawling) without stopping...

Just gone and completed w5r1, although for me there is now the fear factor of fa...

nightingale

•12 years ago

1 Reply

What gadget would you recommend?

I've been looking at devices like Nike+ watches and others, and I know some of you have got gadgets to help. Basically, I want to know my speed, time and...

I've been looking at devices like Nike+ watches and others, and I know some of y...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did the 20 minutes this morning!

Well after being very doubtful then posting on here and listening to all your advice (thanks) I was out at 5.40 this morning and did the 20 minutes without...

Well after being very doubtful then posting on here and listening to all your ad...

Debrabwfc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated last Night

Did my third 30 minute run to finish off week 9. I've never been a runner, really never. Certainly been active enough with walking and some sports but I...

Did my third 30 minute run to finish off week 9. I've never been a runner, re...

PastyMan

Graduate•12 years ago

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New habits

I normally run after work, but I'm going away for a few days so my only chance for a run today was to get up a half hour earlier. And I did it! This running...

I normally run after work, but I'm going away for a few days so my only chance f...

ChrisMcB

Graduate•12 years ago

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Went back too early...

I had to take some time off due to a bug which floored me, but I kept intending to come back. My doctor told me to take time off until I felt better and then...

I had to take some time off due to a bug which floored me, but I kept intending ...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 - Oww! that hurt :-(

I've bought the Doctor Foot's insoles and been stretching and doing wall squats for the last few days to combat the pain in my knees, but the agony after my...

I've bought the Doctor Foot's insoles and been stretching and doing wall squats ...

TrickyHicky

Graduate•12 years ago

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How to keep motivated after week 9

Hi everyone Forgive the wordy post but I had a message from one of you which shared the common problem of feeling a bit lost after week 9. I think it's a...

Hi everyone Forgive the wordy post but I had a message from one of you which sh...

LauraStQ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Puffy and tight feeling in hands . . why?

Just completed R2 WK3 . . Not finding it easy but have managed to complete each session so far. I found on my first run this week, my hands started to feel...

Just completed R2 WK3 . . Not finding it easy but have managed to complete each ...

Shuffle

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

I did run 1 yesterday but because of my shifts the next couple of days and the lovely weather calling me I did not miss a day and did run 2 today. I know I am...

I did run 1 yesterday but because of my shifts the next couple of days and the l...

Susiejane

•12 years ago

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a whole year of running

this time last year I went to the gym armed with my walkman & did my first run of C25K. it was hard, soooo hard, that first run. I got off the treadmill hot &...

this time last year I went to the gym armed with my walkman & did my first run o...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Have 'nt run in 2 weeks

Got to 25 mins running week 7 and its now been 2 weeks since I have run. Got some sort of stomach bug or ulcer or something and I have become very...

Got to 25 mins running week 7 and its now been 2 weeks since I have run. Got som...

scamp

•12 years ago

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Shin pain again

Wk 7 run 1 completed Monday, shins aching last night and still some pain this morning. Should I attempt run 2 or rest? I am running on a treadmill, did I see...

Wk 7 run 1 completed Monday, shins aching last night and still some pain this mo...

Shazzapat

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back after illness and an awful week

Ok people I was enjoying my running had done w1r2 then my son started having blackouts then I came down with a chest infection. Ok so on Monday I thought I...

Ok people I was enjoying my running had done w1r2 then my son started having bla...

chocoqueen

•12 years ago

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How do you land your feet when running?

Laura says run by landing your heal on the ground first. But a few of running web sits iv read tonight say this is a MUST NOT as it causes a breaking action as...

Laura says run by landing your heal on the ground first. But a few of running we...

hacw

•12 years ago

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Great Run, Great Fun

Set back on Saturday (took a wee walk after 20 mins) and disappointment at Sport Relief Mile on Sunday (finished the 3.4 miles, but tough going on a rutted...

Set back on Saturday (took a wee walk after 20 mins) and disappointment at Sport...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2012

I've been bad !

Week 4 Run 1

How do I download the Couch to 5k app to a samsung galaxy portal. Its telling me I need adobe flash player, but it wont let me download it

New Shoes ??

w7r1 ooooooowwwwwch

Week 4 completed

Help Failed the mental challange!

Just done week 5 run 3...yay

week 6 run 3 - oh my god!

Difficulties in week 1 :(

Wk7 R2- tell me its the heat?!!!!

Is it ok to use my rowing machine on ' rest ' days? Feel lazy if I do nothing!!!!

W5R2

Is it cheating (or inadvisable) to cycle on a rest day ?

Week5R1

What gadget would you recommend?

Did the 20 minutes this morning!

Graduated last Night

New habits

Went back too early...

Week 6 run 2 - Oww! that hurt :-(

How to keep motivated after week 9

Puffy and tight feeling in hands . . why?

Week 3 Run 2

a whole year of running

Have 'nt run in 2 weeks

Shin pain again

Back after illness and an awful week

How do you land your feet when running?

Great Run, Great Fun

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