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Week 7 Run 1, Anyone else had this problem, love to know

Two minutes into my running a deep seated pain took over my left calf. Tried to keep running but it was affecting my stride, it felt like something was...

Two minutes into my running a deep seated pain took over my left calf. Tried to ...

newyorker570

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hay fever cough?

I have an annoying dry cough and feel fine otherwise (no sore throat/chest/runny nose) so I think it's just allergy related as I have no history of asthma or...

I have an annoying dry cough and feel fine otherwise (no sore throat/chest/runny...

rmoo

•12 years ago

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Week One Day Two

I went for my second run today and in my opinion it felt a little better than the first. The only problem I seem to be facing at the moment with the running...

I went for my second run today and in my opinion it felt a little better than th...

MadamSing

•12 years ago

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Achilles tendon?

Hi I finished w7 r1 yesterday (yay me) and still going strong but I have had a pain just below my ankle bone (and back a bit) since. I horse ride too so it...

Hi I finished w7 r1 yesterday (yay me) and still going strong but I have had a p...

MrsDeadley

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 - That felt good:-)

I've been out first thing this morning for my first week 6 run and I must admit I quite enjoyed it. It felt like some of the pressure was lifted and it gave me...

I've been out first thing this morning for my first week 6 run and I must admit ...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

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A poem for the back of the Graduate tshirts ;) (and for Grammadog when she graduates!!)

My calves are firm, my rear is high My thighs are trim, and here is why My body's toned, I'm not a slouch I can run 5K, I'm off the couch! CaroleC

My calves are firm, my rear is high My thighs are trim, and here is why My bod...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Achilles tendon??

Hi I finished w7 r1 yesterday (yay me) and still going strong but I have had a pain just below my ankle bone (and back a bit) since. I horse ride too so it...

Hi I finished w7 r1 yesterday (yay me) and still going strong but I have had a p...

MrsDeadley

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7, Day 2. Can't say I enjoyed that at all.

That was quite a slog from the off. Just one of those days I suppose. I stuck a it for the full 25 minutes though and pushed the pace a little over the...

That was quite a slog from the off. Just one of those days I suppose. I ...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running more regularly?

Hi, I am on week 8 now, and wondered how to go about upping my days running. I know the program is running every other day, and I just about manage that now,...

Hi, I am on week 8 now, and wondered how to go about upping my days running. I k...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R1

I did my W5R1 last night, in the pouring rain thankfully! Felt great, second run I had to pull back in preparation for the third and final run. Calves...

I did my W5R1 last night, in the pouring rain thankfully! Felt great, second ...

JohnCassidy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Soooooo happy. W5R3 conquered!

I did it, I did it, I did it! Set off with my crazy dog to distract me from the task in hand. The drizzle came at just the right moment, 5 mins in as I start...

I did it, I did it, I did it! Set off with my crazy dog to distract me from the ...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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I must be mad

I just booked a race for life 5k, I will have my daughter holding my hand but still really scared. Don't know what possessed me, just stuffed some biscuits and...

I just booked a race for life 5k, I will have my daughter holding my hand but st...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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OMG. It says 'Graduate' on my blog posts!!

Just logged in and realised JR21 has added the magic green 'Graduate' badge to my name. Whooped so loud hubby asked what was going on! I'm so excited! Can't...

Just logged in and realised JR21 has added the magic green 'Graduate' badge to m...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Inside v Outside

Why Oh why. Tonight I did a 30 minute run on the treadmill but when I run outside I have had to go right back to week 1. I have managed to finish week 1...

Why Oh why. Tonight I did a 30 minute run on the treadmill but when I run outs...

love2run

•12 years ago

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Finished Week 1 and Feeling Good!

Since my last post I have finished Week 1 Run 2 and have just been out and done Run 3. Really buzzing as I actually enjoyed myself today. Ran at dusk and my...

Since my last post I have finished Week 1 Run 2 and have just been out and done ...

CookieMW

•12 years ago

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Hit a wall

I have done well on the plan - have done it religiously, never not completed what Laura has asked and always felt that is was achievable, albeit hard. Today...

I have done well on the plan - have done it religiously, never not completed wha...

TKPrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just in case anyone thinks experience helps......

A salutory tale ...... Had a good couple of weeks with the old running. Weekend before last posted my best 5k time at my local ParkRun, managed a minor...

A salutory tale ...... Had a good couple of weeks with the old running. We...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Race for Life here i come!!!! Any advice????

I never thought i would say this....i'm doing the 'Race for Life' 5K on sunday (1st July) and i actually feel quietly confident! Don't think i'll be able to...

I never thought i would say this....i'm doing the 'Race for Life' 5K on sunday (...

shellieboots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Why do the podcasts not suggest you stretch at the end of a run? Are stretches not needed?

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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I ran for 20 minutes!!!

Completed week 5 with a 20 minute run, can't quite believe I have progressed so much!

Completed week 5 with a 20 minute run, can't quite believe I have progressed so ...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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Restarting Week 8. 1 run bad - 1 run really good

Day 32 // week 8, run 4 I didn't run for a week because of the heat. But totday I got up early and went out again. I knew that I wouldn't be able to do the...

Day 32 // week 8, run 4 I didn't run for a week because of the heat. But totd...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W5R2, now the dreaded R3...

OK, so W5R1 completed on Sunday and R2 this evening without much difficulty/pain etc but I'm really not looking forward to R3 and running for 20mins! It seems...

OK, so W5R1 completed on Sunday and R2 this evening without much difficulty/pain...

rube1uk

•12 years ago

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So the dastardly W5R3 snuck up on me...

I've not been on here much, or running much for the last couple of weeks - I started a new job that is long hours and walking around all day (don't ask!) so...

I've not been on here much, or running much for the last couple of weeks - I sta...

TheMagicalPixie

Graduate•12 years ago

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Surprisingly tough and that's the first run!!!!!

Ok, so week 1, run 1......... Hmmm it sounded so simple I mean 60 seconds, who can't run for just 60 seconds..... Me it seems! 60 seconds is actually an...

Ok, so week 1, run 1......... Hmmm it sounded so simple I mean 60 seconds, who c...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Week 3 with an iffy knee - hey that rhymes!!

Did W3R2 with my running buddy today - we both thought we would never be able to run non-stop for 3 minutes but we can!! The last minute of the second 3...

Did W3R2 with my running buddy today - we both thought we would never be able to...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yes! Yes ! Yes

Second attempt at Week 4/ Run 1 with new trainers and I only went done it with NO pauses! Whoop Whoop I am so proud of myself! But commando hubby may have to...

Second attempt at Week 4/ Run 1 with new trainers and I only went done it with N...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Half marathon training: just a daunting plan at the moment.

My half marathon 12 week training programme is up on the wall and it'll be all systems go from Monday! Is it too childish to use gold stars at the end of every...

My half marathon 12 week training programme is up on the wall and it'll be all s...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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The end is in sight

Run 3 of week 8 done and dusted. What a great feeling, I have to say I was feeling it a bit, but once I got into my stride I managed to keep trundling along at...

Run 3 of week 8 done and dusted. What a great feeling, I have to say I was feeli...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 my toughest session

I have been taking a lot from these posts and read about having good runs and bad runs. Well up until today I have been enjoying it and progressing with ease....

I have been taking a lot from these posts and read about having good runs and ba...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Carry iced water says Stanford University study

My husband read an article in a 'Mens Health' magazine yesterday concerning middle age women runners keeping cool. Well I thought I was cool anyway but......

My husband read an article in a 'Mens Health' magazine yesterday concerning midd...

lesleyann208

•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

Week 7 Run 1, Anyone else had this problem, love to know

Hay fever cough?

Week One Day Two

Achilles tendon?

W6R1 - That felt good:-)

A poem for the back of the Graduate tshirts ;) (and for Grammadog when she graduates!!)

Achilles tendon??

Week 7, Day 2. Can't say I enjoyed that at all.

Running more regularly?

W5R1

Soooooo happy. W5R3 conquered!

I must be mad

OMG. It says 'Graduate' on my blog posts!!

Inside v Outside

Finished Week 1 and Feeling Good!

Hit a wall

Just in case anyone thinks experience helps......

Race for Life here i come!!!! Any advice????

Why do the podcasts not suggest you stretch at the end of a run? Are stretches not needed?

I ran for 20 minutes!!!

Restarting Week 8. 1 run bad - 1 run really good

W5R2, now the dreaded R3...

So the dastardly W5R3 snuck up on me...

Surprisingly tough and that's the first run!!!!!

Week 3 with an iffy knee - hey that rhymes!!

Yes! Yes ! Yes

Half marathon training: just a daunting plan at the moment.

The end is in sight

W6R1 my toughest session

Carry iced water says Stanford University study

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