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Muscle/joint pain while running

This is probably something really obvious but... Since I've been running 5k (as opposed to 30 mins), I've noticed a "tight" feeling where my leg joins my...

This is probably something really obvious but... Since I've been running 5k (as...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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Belated Race for Life update

I did the 5k Race for Life in Portsmouth on Sunday!! It was a warm sunny day and I was quite apprehensive as have only been running once a week for last few...

I did the 5k Race for Life in Portsmouth on Sunday!! It was a warm sunny day an...

casdix

Graduate•12 years ago

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When to skip rest days?

Since starting the C25k plan 3 months ago, I've always taken rest days to avoid injury as it's a sensible thing to do, no one wants to jeopardise their fitness...

Since starting the C25k plan 3 months ago, I've always taken rest days to avoid ...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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I Did It !!!! Weheeeeeeeey!!!!!!

Just completed week9 run3 and am now graduated. Feel on top of the world and can't believe what a difference C25K has made to me. Chuffed doesn't even come...

Just completed week9 run3 and am now graduated. Feel on top of the world and ca...

andychops

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 7 r2

Well just done week 7 run 2, got up at 0515 am to do it and it went great i feel really good. Would never have thought that i would be up and running about at...

Well just done week 7 run 2, got up at 0515 am to do it and it went great i feel...

yorky52

Graduate•12 years ago

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One More....

Run... until graduation - I can't believe it...wow!!

happyharris

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduated ( never got my badge :( )but need music ideas that inspire running

Lvingncanada

Graduate•12 years ago

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That's my girl....

VERY thrilled this week when, out of the blue, eldest (12) announced she fancied having a go at this Couch to 5k running lark herself - especially when she...

VERY thrilled this week when, out of the blue, eldest (12) announced she fancied...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 run 1

Okay, so I battled all day between running today or putting it off until tomorrow and the consequences that would have to my schedule etc... Finally decided I...

Okay, so I battled all day between running today or putting it off until tomorro...

Run456

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can anyone please suggest where can I buy good/strong armband for my keys and some money?

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stuck in week 4 :(

Week three was a piece of cake for me. Week 4..not so much. Week 4 day 1 was harsh, but I managed, somehow, to get through it. I nearly threw up but I...

Week three was a piece of cake for me. Week 4..not so much. Week 4 day 1 was h...

MirrorSaw

•12 years ago

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Wrong kit, only 3k but great run in iconic location

I'd been reading about how they had filmed the opening sequence of Chariots of Fire in St Andrews but said it was Broadstairs. Was really tickled by the idea...

I'd been reading about how they had filmed the opening sequence of Chariots of F...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bit OTT but real !

Oh Gosh, I have never loved or cared so much about the people I don't know before I met this community. Perhaps this is what happens on all other virtual...

Oh Gosh, I have never loved or cared so much about the people I don't know befor...

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9 R3 - I bloody nailed it!!!!!!!!!

Just got back and I've done it! I've completed week 9! Best still I enjoyed the run, it felt like my best one yet! I even sped up for the last 60 seconds!!!!...

Just got back and I've done it! I've completed week 9! Best still I enjoyed the ...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R3

W1R3 completed. Made up! But how unfit am I? Can't believe how much longer 1min running seems compared to 1.30 walking! This is not going to be easy, and...

W1R3 completed. Made up! But how unfit am I? Can't believe how much longer 1m...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Slowly, slowly, but still moving....

What a few weeks...... My body must think its been assaulted, either that or taken over by aliens, just 4 weeks ago I didn't really do any regular exercise,...

What a few weeks...... My body must think its been assaulted, either that or ...

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Getting annoyed now!!!!!

I am on week 6, I have managed to do all the runs with out stopping and at the right time, but the 20 mins I did on last run week 5, I managed but struggled...

I am on week 6, I have managed to do all the runs with out stopping and at the r...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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4.67k in 27 minutes (I'm 1 minute missing)

W8 is done!! I never thought I'd say that but roll on W9. I ran to my own music today & timed myself. I include my warm up walk in my time but not my cool...

W8 is done!! I never thought I'd say that but roll on W9. I ran to my own music ...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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post glorius but glutenous holiday-tips for getting back to 5k

Im off on holiday to Turkey soon (yippee) and dont think that I will be doing much except wine/food/more wine/sunbathing(Iknow I shouldnt)/swim to cool...

Im off on holiday to Turkey soon (yippee) and dont think that I will be doing mu...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1

Had a false start yesterday morning - ten or so mins in, flat batteries in MP3. Tried again this morning - phew, it was really knackering (the heat?) but I...

Had a false start yesterday morning - ten or so mins in, flat batteries in MP3. ...

katrunkles

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't find Couch to 10k?

bendave

•12 years ago

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W3R2 - first run I haven't enjoyed :o(

Really disappointed with my run last night...although I think going the wrong way round my usuall route, the heat and the hundred million flies that I choked...

Really disappointed with my run last night...although I think going the wrong wa...

Rachw8778

Graduate•12 years ago

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This might be a silly question but - what is a park run?

Is it just when you do your run in a park or is it an organised event? and if so how do I find out about them in my area. I do all my running outside around...

Is it just when you do your run in a park or is it an organised event? and if so...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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First sporting injury - I must really be a runner now!

Well I graduated last Saturday and had gone through the whole programme in the set 9 weeks with no major injuries. Monday I gaily set out with my own...

Well I graduated last Saturday and had gone through the whole programme in the s...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 - A good run

Found today's run easier than the first...and definitely easier than yesterday's outdoor version of a week 1 run ... which means I have to keep at the outdoor...

Found today's run easier than the first...and definitely easier than yesterday's...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Tie me kangaroo down sport!

I’ve finally found the sport that’s right for me … having been off-line from the support group and feeling the toll of the lurgy I’ve tried out...

I’ve finally found the sport that’s right for me … having been off-line from t...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

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So far, so good....

OK - so I've been at this for a little over 3 weeks, and I'm on Week 4 - I play Squash so have a reasonable level of fitness so I missed the 2 final runs in...

OK - so I've been at this for a little over 3 weeks, and I'm on Week 4 - I play ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Give me the fruit...

Last run of Wk1 today and glad I wasn't running for longer, so humid. Feel more than ready for WK2 as I could have kept going longer than a minute!! Funny how...

Last run of Wk1 today and glad I wasn't running for longer, so humid. Feel more ...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5k... done and then some!

Completed the program and completed a race for life 5k in 31mins and 4 seconds! Not quite 5k in 30 yet but it will be. I've downloaded the B210K and will be...

Completed the program and completed a race for life 5k in 31mins and 4 seconds! ...

olner84

•12 years ago

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Twitter 5K Challenge - DO IT!

August 4th = Twitter 5K challenge....it's a 'virtual' 5K. Who's in on it? You get up, run 5K then put your time into the twitter link. Done. Find the link...

August 4th = Twitter 5K challenge....it's a 'virtual' 5K. Who's in on it? You ge...

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Muscle/joint pain while running

Belated Race for Life update

When to skip rest days?

I Did It !!!! Weheeeeeeeey!!!!!!

week 7 r2

One More....

Graduated ( never got my badge :( )but need music ideas that inspire running

That's my girl....

Week 4 run 1

Can anyone please suggest where can I buy good/strong armband for my keys and some money?

Stuck in week 4 :(

Wrong kit, only 3k but great run in iconic location

Bit OTT but real !

W9 R3 - I bloody nailed it!!!!!!!!!

W1R3

Slowly, slowly, but still moving....

Getting annoyed now!!!!!

4.67k in 27 minutes (I'm 1 minute missing)

post glorius but glutenous holiday-tips for getting back to 5k

W7R1

Can't find Couch to 10k?

W3R2 - first run I haven't enjoyed :o(

This might be a silly question but - what is a park run?

First sporting injury - I must really be a runner now!

Week 3 Run 2 - A good run

Tie me kangaroo down sport!

So far, so good....

Give me the fruit...

Couch to 5k... done and then some!

Twitter 5K Challenge - DO IT!

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