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Fit not Fat for 50: How to get sick, keep busy, and bounce back

Oh it's been a cruel blow to be struck down in my prime by the jealous gods who ...

Tapira

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling hot, hot, hot! - Week 4 done!

So tonight I was playing the "run now or run after dinner game" - was it too hot to run early?... would I run later or just put it off? long day at work didn't...

So tonight I was playing the "run now or run after dinner game" - was it too hot...

Ali_Sonrisa

Graduate•12 years ago

Can't believe it, I have signed up for 10k race for life at Temple Newsam Leeds on 30th June which leaves me just 5 <pinching self> weeks to prepare....

OMG 10k INSANITY

Can't believe it, I have signed up for 10k race for life at Temple Newsam Leeds ...

CouchChip

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R3

Well that was better than expected...apart from inhaling bugs! Had a fab run in the woods with my new running buddy, the chocolate monster, my choc lab...

Well that was better than expected...apart from inhaling bugs! Had a fab run in ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

As much as I was looking forward to running again after the weekend break, I was dreading the extra 30 seconds added this week as I didn't think I'd be able to...

Week 2 Day 1 - Easier than week 1?

As much as I was looking forward to running again after the weekend break, I was...

Rosey21

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5 R2 Disappointed!

I started off well - got through the first 8 minutes run and felt fantastic but then, disaster, my previous complaint of calf pain really really started to...

I started off well - got through the first 8 minutes run and felt fantastic but ...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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What to do after illness???

So I did week 3 run 3 yesterday, it was fine. Started feeling ill towards the end of the day and woke up this morning feeling like death. Looked in my mouth...

So I did week 3 run 3 yesterday, it was fine. Started feeling ill towards the en...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I can run almost 3K but the last 2 defeat me so I'm going to try this plan and perhaps run more slowly

When (I'm a positive person!) I do manage to do 5K, is there a follow-up plan or should I just go for reducing the time? 3K takes me about 20 minutes so I...

When (I'm a positive person!) I do manage to do 5K, is there a follow-up plan or...

happierswimming

Graduate•12 years ago

Just wanted to say thank you to those who commented on my blog about my "Bad Day" yesterday. I'm struggling to sign in on my iPhone & the laptop's broken so...

Thank you

Just wanted to say thank you to those who commented on my blog about my "Bad Day...

Mumtum

•12 years ago

Well I did it :) C25K complete :) And man, I feel great about that. I can do 5km in 33 minutes, which I really am proud of. Found the last 3 runs hard, not...

I graduated.

Well I did it :) C25K complete :) And man, I feel great about that. I can do ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - final podcast

Completing the C25K programme has been amazing. I feel so proud of my achievements however I feel that using the same podcast for all 3 W9 runs is somewhat of...

Completing the C25K programme has been amazing. I feel so proud of my achievemen...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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i'm 47 and 5st over weight my heart rate was 163 is this ok to low or to high

sassymum

•12 years ago

Thank you everyone i went with your sugestion and went for wk2.Today i did run 1 it was hard but not as hard as i thought it would be.

I bit the bullet

Thank you everyone i went with your sugestion and went for wk2.Today i did run 1...

sassymum

•12 years ago

I like to know how far I go so....I was scrolling through the blog posts on here and someone had mentioned Map My Run online so I used it and I do 2.4miles!...

Map My Run and other techie stuff

I like to know how far I go so....I was scrolling through the blog posts on here...

ezmee

•12 years ago

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Should I progress to week two??

Last week i completed week one had muscle pain which following the third run has now gone- I am enjoying the runs but find it quite hard - should I repeat week...

Last week i completed week one had muscle pain which following the third run has...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

Had the best run this morning!!!!!! By the Beach in the SUN!!!!!!!! W2R3 and although I was dreading it after having such a hard time running Sunday...

Fantastic Run!!!!!!!!!

Had the best run this morning!!!!!! By the Beach in the SUN!!!!!!!! W2R3 a...

kirstykiss

•12 years ago

Hi all, I'm a bloke just turned 50 and decided its time to improve my fitness and lose a bit of weight. Currently I'm 14 stone and at 5' 11'' (BMI 27.5) -...

Newbie - just completed week 2

Hi all, I'm a bloke just turned 50 and decided its time to improve my fitness...

Moley01

Graduate•12 years ago

Hi I'm at week 6 of the C25K programme - although it has taken me since Feb to get here never having been fit in my life and I'm 45! I did the first 2 runs of...

Running after donating blood.

Hi I'm at week 6 of the C25K programme - although it has taken me since Feb to g...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

I need some gentle prompting from laura to help my motivation. Especially now it's boiling hot!

When are those blimmin' podcasts coming from Laura and her chums!!!

I need some gentle prompting from laura to help my motivation. Especially now i...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

so iv been doing quite well post couch 2 5k. Have been managing to keep up my 5 runs a week and progress is coming along nicely. Unfortunately for a few weeks...

Looks like i'm gonna have to stop running for awhile =(

so iv been doing quite well post couch 2 5k. Have been managing to keep up my 5 ...

KittyCatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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running after an (illness) break nerves

Last week I was so happy when I managed two 6am runs to complete week 7, I fit them in around my busy schedule for the week, working full time and performing...

Last week I was so happy when I managed two 6am runs to complete week 7, I fit t...

emmam

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running in Kenya

I've just finished week 3 - only problem is that it is rainy season here and every now and then I get caught in an enormous downpour! However I'm running...

I've just finished week 3 - only problem is that it is rainy season here and eve...

traveltoomuch

Graduate•12 years ago

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5k race review and request for some motivation!

I thought I would write a bit of a re-cap of my first 5k - which might be useful for anyone who is considering running one for the first time... Well, I was...

I thought I would write a bit of a re-cap of my first 5k - which might be useful...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Itchy Red Outer Knee After Running

Hi, I've noticed after the last couple of runs the outside of both my knees are red and itch but no pain. Does anyone know what might cause this? I have...

Hi, I've noticed after the last couple of runs the outside of both my knees are ...

Rabbit28

•12 years ago

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W1R1 I'm so unfit

I completed my first session yesterday and decided to go along the sea front. I felt really positive and enjoyed the first 20 minutes but I had to walk 2 of...

I completed my first session yesterday and decided to go along the sea front. I ...

Oggy82

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 done but slow and oh so very warm and hard going!!!!

Well I did it, didn't find it easy, in fact it was one of the hardest runs I have done. Its about 10 degrees warmer this morning (summer here at last). They...

Well I did it, didn't find it easy, in fact it was one of the hardest runs I hav...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Ponderings

I've got W1 W2 tomorrow, and I have been thinking, am I going to get huge calf muscles that won't fit in my skinny jeans? Not meaning to sound vain, but after...

I've got W1 W2 tomorrow, and I have been thinking, am I going to get huge calf m...

Em_j22

•12 years ago