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Is running enough?

I'm watching the Olympic cycling thinking it looks like fun and maybe I should start cycling as well as running.... If i'm gonna do that I might as well...

I'm watching the Olympic cycling thinking it looks like fun and maybe I should s...

MaryAB

Graduate•12 years ago

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How did I end up doing this?

Well.... blow me down. My best friend has run half marathons and goes running at lunchtimes twice a week. I have always mocked her, saying that running was...

Well.... blow me down. My best friend has run half marathons and goes running ...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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Keeping safe while running

I've just read about this App in Runner's World and it seems such a good idea that I thought I should share the link with you all. At present it is available...

I've just read about this App in Runner's World and it seems such a good idea th...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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How do you carry your inhaler and all the other stuff I feel I need to take?

When the weather has been a bit cooler i have been wearing a trail running top with 3 pockets and it's been easy to carry everything. Now that it's starting to...

When the weather has been a bit cooler i have been wearing a trail running top w...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2

Attempted to run my planned 5K route again, but took yet another wrong bridge across the river Cam... regardless, ran for 40 mins and around 5.5-6K! The cool...

Attempted to run my planned 5K route again, but took yet another wrong bridge ac...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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W3R1 - No, no, no, no, no, no . . . YES, YES, YES

Thanks to all of you who supported me through W3R1. I DID IT! Surprisingly I found the first 3 minute jog better than the previous 90 seconds, I seemed to...

Thanks to all of you who supported me through W3R1. I DID IT! Surprisingly I...

Sanz

•12 years ago

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Shin splints? What are the symptoms & what's the answer?

I have a lot of pain from my knees to my ankles. Also a burning/prickling sensation. I graduated 3 weeks ago, have had my gait done & now have the right...

I have a lot of pain from my knees to my ankles. Also a burning/prickling sensat...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 6 Runs 1 & 2

After the euphoria of running continuously for 20 mins in W5 R3 these 2 runs feel a bit strange as if no real progress is being made. By now though I've...

After the euphoria of running continuously for 20 mins in W5 R3 these 2 runs fee...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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knees are in agony

did wk 6 r1 yesterday, but knees are so sore after an hour or so tried doin the frozen peas thing with them but it doesnt help am havin to take painkillers...

did wk 6 r1 yesterday, but knees are so sore after an hour or so tried doin the ...

tombraider

•12 years ago

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Not sure where I am up to

But really pleased. I completed W8R3 on Saturday 14th by running 5k in approx 32 mins. I then went on holiday for a week on the Algarve. On the first night of...

But really pleased. I completed W8R3 on Saturday 14th by running 5k in approx 32...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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Week 1...Done!

I've been meaning to start the programme for a LONG time now and have finally managed to make a start and have just completed week one. Early days I know but I...

I've been meaning to start the programme for a LONG time now and have finally ma...

chipstick

•12 years ago

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Next Thursday cancelled

Saturday was the day I broke my ankle and what did I do on Friday this week broke my middle toe on the other foot. Was trying to put a little weight on bad leg...

Saturday was the day I broke my ankle and what did I do on Friday this week brok...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've had to wait a week to say - I've graduated Whooooooo!!!!!!

With only one run to go I was struck down last week with a virus and felt awful all week. Considered going out yesterday but decided to give myself one more...

With only one run to go I was struck down last week with a virus and felt awful ...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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Woot Woot! Wanted to finish on a high!

I've done my graduation run today!! Went out on the route I first started out on, and not afraid to admit that I was definitely reflecting on how hard I found...

I've done my graduation run today!! Went out on the route I first started out on...

Elizadolots

Graduate•12 years ago

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Treadmill

Hello everyone I am about to start week 4 run 1 - wondering if its ok to do some of the runs on the treadmill, is it just as good as running in the park?

Hello everyone I am about to start week 4 run 1 - wondering if its ok to do ...

funrungirl

•12 years ago

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Do you need encouragement?

I have found the stories on this board very helpful and supportive. Thank you all for your support, here is my story which will hopefully help members I was...

I have found the stories on this board very helpful and supportive. Thank you al...

deadasadodo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 is History!

I am so happy to have got through week 7 without any major problems. My third run was on Friday and the only time I could run was 1.30pm. I have a running...

I am so happy to have got through week 7 without any major problems. My third ru...

welshwoman56

Graduate•12 years ago

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Just completed week4

I did my last run of week 4 today and today's the day i'm feeling a few aches. I've been noticing that my first run of a new week is always my best - is it...

I did my last run of week 4 today and today's the day i'm feeling a few aches. I...

RachNJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 - awesome!

Its amazing how much you can change your body's endurance in just three days of running. Week 4 was hell for me. the first 2 days SUCKED, then I did an extra...

Its amazing how much you can change your body's endurance in just three days of ...

MirrorSaw

•12 years ago

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Started Week 5 - So Far, So Good

Well, spent most of the day watching the Olympics and trying to psych myself up for W5R1. I must admit I really didn't want to get off the couch, and I really...

Well, spent most of the day watching the Olympics and trying to psych myself up ...

Scipio

Graduate•12 years ago

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Do you find running harder in the cold?

This may be a daft question, but do you find it harder running in the cold? I find I tense up more and my muscles ache. Maybe it doesn't help that on we...

This may be a daft question, but do you find it harder running in the cold? I fi...

Nix1970

•12 years ago

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Progress!

I've been a bit quiet on here recently but have still been running as often as I can. A running buddy of mine told me that he'll run the same route for...

I've been a bit quiet on here recently but have still been running as often as I...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

I did it, despite massively lacking motivation this week I have managed to do all three runs. Also with the help of my run tracker have found I am doing on...

I did it, despite massively lacking motivation this week I have managed to do al...

lauramarie84

Graduate•12 years ago

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How reliable is the Mapmyrun app?

I have been using this app for a couple of weeks now and so far so good. However, I simply cannot believe the time it gave me for my 5k run today, no matter...

I have been using this app for a couple of weeks now and so far so good. However...

MrsBirdsnest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun number 7 and under30minutes - feel really pleased with myself

I haven't managed to fit in a Parkrun for 3 weeks and I had been struggling to complete a full 30minutes without walking but I was determined this morning to...

I haven't managed to fit in a Parkrun for 3 weeks and I had been struggling to c...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fat Burning Run-Walk Plan

I've mentioned this plan elsewhere and said I would post a link for anyone who is interested. I've been reading Jeff Galloway's "Women's Complete Guide to...

I've mentioned this plan elsewhere and said I would post a link for anyone who i...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week one done feeling great too!

Well week one completed- this is the second time round for me after an eight week rest due to slipped disc and fractured sacrum :( last time I got to W5R3 -...

Well week one completed- this is the second time round for me after an eight we...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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First Park Run!!

I finally plucked up courage! My daughter is visiting from Australia (moral support) and I had the day off work so no excuses really. It's a good half an hour...

I finally plucked up courage! My daughter is visiting from Australia (moral supp...

Gridlet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished week 2

I used to enjoy finishing a week and downloading the new podcast. I'd avoid looking into future weeks so that it would be a surprise when it arrived. That...

I used to enjoy finishing a week and downloading the new podcast. I'd avoid loo...

Prince_of_Cats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hamstring Issue..

Walking out of work on Wednesday I felt a sharp pain in the back of my thigh. By Thursday morning it wasn't too bad so I did W8R2. A few minutes into the...

Walking out of work on Wednesday I felt a sharp pain in the back of my thigh. B...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Is running enough?

How did I end up doing this?

Keeping safe while running

How do you carry your inhaler and all the other stuff I feel I need to take?

W7R2

W3R1 - No, no, no, no, no, no . . . YES, YES, YES

Shin splints? What are the symptoms & what's the answer?

Week 6 Runs 1 & 2

knees are in agony

Not sure where I am up to

Week 1...Done!

Next Thursday cancelled

I've had to wait a week to say - I've graduated Whooooooo!!!!!!

Woot Woot! Wanted to finish on a high!

Treadmill

Do you need encouragement?

Week 7 is History!

Just completed week4

Week 5 - awesome!

Started Week 5 - So Far, So Good

Do you find running harder in the cold?

Progress!

Week 7 Run 3

How reliable is the Mapmyrun app?

Parkrun number 7 and under30minutes - feel really pleased with myself

Fat Burning Run-Walk Plan

Week one done feeling great too!

First Park Run!!

Finished week 2

Hamstring Issue..

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