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I just replied to an answer on my question I posted and thought I might share my thought with everyone else. I ran 5 k for the first time on a treadmill...

Treadmill v the great outdoors

I just replied to an answer on my question I posted and thought I might share my...

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anybody a member of Curves?

There's a Curves gym quite near me and i am wondering about going. The proximity and women only aspect appeal but I'm not sure about the American branded...

There's a Curves gym quite near me and i am wondering about going. The proximit...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

I just signed up for a 5K run in September. It is sponsored by Kaiser-Permanente, a major healthcare provider in the U.S. I make no recommendation for any of...

I found some free tunes to run to

I just signed up for a 5K run in September. It is sponsored by Kaiser-Permanent...

keepntabs

Graduate•12 years ago

On Monday I ran w8r2. It is a lovely circular route from my front door. I did the 5 min walk and then the fun started. I was running through a field used by...

Well that was a run and a half!!

On Monday I ran w8r2. It is a lovely circular route from my front door. I did t...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Second run back... Jumped to week 4

A couple of days ago, for my first run back after injury i went to week 3, i managed it not too bad. So, this time i tried a week 4 run instead. It stretched...

A couple of days ago, for my first run back after injury i went to week 3, i man...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

For people looking for more gear I noticed that Lidl have what they call sporting essentials as their specials this week. Includes clothing which goes up to...

Cheap gear at Lidl

For people looking for more gear I noticed that Lidl have what they call sportin...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Terrified by the thought of week 5

I've just completed week 4, and although I've completed all the runs, the idea of running 20 minutes without a break a week from today is scaring me to bits!...

I've just completed week 4, and although I've completed all the runs, the idea o...

champagne76

•12 years ago

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Still going and realy looking forward to each run!

Did W3R1 tonight. Waterproof on pod cast going and ran. I did well, first three minute run and legs felt a bit tight shortly into it, but then felt good and...

Did W3R1 tonight. Waterproof on pod cast going and ran. I did well, first thre...

Philpot

•12 years ago

Yay! I graduated! Very early this morning, I set off under gloriously blue skies and bright sunshine. Along the canal I ran, ducklings, geese and coots for...

Graduation day....with a little help from Frosty!

Yay! I graduated! Very early this morning, I set off under gloriously blue skies...

Stephanie-j

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rain again

Completed run 2 of week 8 in the rain. Getting used to the rain now, it has some advantages - I don't get so hot!

Completed run 2 of week 8 in the rain. Getting used to the rain now, it has some...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

Got my badge.......whoop whoop

Chuffed

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

Oh dear more rain .Race for Life on Sunday in St Albans might have to wear wellies instead of trainers. Fingers crossed the sun fairies are looking out for us...

Rain,rain and more rain !!

Oh dear more rain .Race for Life on Sunday in St Albans might have to wear welli...

plodalong

Graduate•12 years ago

WK2R2completed Tuesday, bit easier than Saturday's run. No rain, no dogs & no stupid dog owners, all in all quite an enjoyable run. WK 2 music sucks even more...

Busy week -quick update

WK2R2completed Tuesday, bit easier than Saturday's run. No rain, no dogs & no st...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 6, I will NOT give up!

Yes you read correctly, I am on my 6th attempt of week 4 runs ans still haven't managed the full 5 minutes. Went out today in the pouring rain and managed to...

Yes you read correctly, I am on my 6th attempt of week 4 runs ans still haven't ...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2

Today was supposed to be the last run of intervals, but I was eager to keep plugging away at my 5K route, and so decided to run for as long as I could. Since...

Today was supposed to be the last run of intervals, but I was eager to keep plug...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

I kept going over the 28 and ran for 30 mins. I can't see me getting to 5k in 30 mins cos I am only a little feller and my legs aren't long enough to run at...

W8R2 what have I done?

I kept going over the 28 and ran for 30 mins. I can't see me getting to 5k in 30...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Quads spasms and droopy drawers

This evening I did W6R1 and while doing my cool down walk at the end my left quads started to painfully spasm. An hour and a half later and it still doing it...

This evening I did W6R1 and while doing my cool down walk at the end my left qua...

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

I ran Wk9 R1 today, and thankfully the temperature has come down, because we've had thunder and lightning storms for the past three nights. The run went...

My mind is in other places

I ran Wk9 R1 today, and thankfully the temperature has come down, because we've ...

keepntabs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Raining Again !!!

Last Saturday as you know I did my first Park Run. On Monday I did Week 8 Run 1 - but didn't take Laura with me and set my phone to record when I had run...

Last Saturday as you know I did my first Park Run. On Monday I did Week 8 R...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

This week I have begun my couch to 5k and have 2 runs under my belt. I am trying to change my diet at the same time to lose the gut but on doing so I feel...

Advice with eating

This week I have begun my couch to 5k and have 2 runs under my belt. I am trying...

djderek1971

•12 years ago

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Wk9 Run 3 done!!! at last

Well i did it, can't quite believe it, wasn't even sure if I was going to be able to complete this week due to having to travel to the Isle of Man for work,...

Well i did it, can't quite believe it, wasn't even sure if I was going to be abl...

hever

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk9 Run 3 done!!! at last

Well i did it, can't quite believe it, wasn't even sure if I was going to be able to complete this week due to having to travel to the Isle of Man for work,...

Well i did it, can't quite believe it, wasn't even sure if I was going to be abl...

hever

Graduate•12 years ago

So it was sunny, I thought "how nice; I won't get drenched with rain when I go out" how wrong... It is hot! Got drenched with sweat instead and towards the end...

Week 4 done in the sun!

So it was sunny, I thought "how nice; I won't get drenched with rain when I go o...

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

We were discussing stretches a while ago and someone posted on here about an ankle stretch they did while standing on a curb and lowering their heel then...

Can someone give me ankle stretch info please?

We were discussing stretches a while ago and someone posted on here about an ank...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3, run 2

I did this run last night, and it went really well. I set off in an excellent mood, because the sun was shining for the first time in days (I am not liking the...

I did this run last night, and it went really well. I set off in an excellent mo...

svenena

•12 years ago

After downloading the podcasts and scrolling past them for a month on my phone I finally decided to start the program. Absolutely love having the podcasts to...

Week 1, 4 runs but still a struggle to finish 60 secs.

After downloading the podcasts and scrolling past them for a month on my phone I...

GreatOutdoors31

•12 years ago

Well last night was interesting. Due to unforseeable delays it was 10pm by the time I got out last night and raining heavily. So my first piddling down night...

Week 3 Run 2- Soaked but did it.

Well last night was interesting. Due to unforseeable delays it was 10pm by the t...

ChasingOwls

•12 years ago

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Week 2, Rest Day 2 - Laura's breathing advice

I'm confused about Week 2's tips about breathing. Both runs I've tried to copy Laura's breathing advice but in my out-of-breath, sweaty, semi delirious state...

I'm confused about Week 2's tips about breathing. Both runs I've tried to copy...

stevecramp

•12 years ago