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How does one cope with bad weather and wet runners?

Hello Everyone! I found this site by accident, several weeks ago and just wanted you all to know how much this Canadian girl has appreciated all the info and...

Hello Everyone! I found this site by accident, several weeks ago and just wanted...

Daisy555

•12 years ago

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Running shoes

Just completed my final run of week 3 and feeling good! :) However, the pain I had in my lower leg/ankle area hurt a bit too much for my liking after...

Just completed my final run of week 3 and feeling good! :) However, the pain ...

Tobefittobehappy

•12 years ago

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Finished week 7 on a high and 4lbs lighter!

I have absolutely loved my runs this week. I have really found my stride and sorted out my breathing and I no longer have the 'when will this be over' thought...

I have absolutely loved my runs this week. I have really found my stride and sor...

ml11j4b

•12 years ago

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Park runners, what do you do with your barcode when you're running?

redsheep

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R1 - My turn to get lost!

So, after the weekend from hell (3 break-downs in 2 different cars) I've spent 3 days waiting in for parts deliveries. This meant I've not had a chance to go...

So, after the weekend from hell (3 break-downs in 2 different cars) I've spent 3...

Diamondwitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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10 days since last run and a great discovery re. podcast speed! (C25k Day 7, 30th August 2012)

I have been away for a long BH weekend and not really been in a fit state to run, so wasn't sure what it was going to be like coming back to do W3R2 so put it...

I have been away for a long BH weekend and not really been in a fit state to run...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where do I order the T-shirt

Being a little out of the loop (1 more week in plaster) I seem to have missed ordering my t shirt. Is there a link anywhere on here.

Being a little out of the loop (1 more week in plaster) I seem to have missed or...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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H & M Running gear

Bought some new running gear for Week 6 . H & M had some quote "breathable quick dry" running pants and tops at around 20 Euro each. Black stretchy capris and...

Bought some new running gear for Week 6 . H & M had some quote "breathable quick...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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Snooze button syndrome and a stitch

25 minutes and no walking? I must be at the end of week 6 already. Wow! At 6.30 am I'm ready to rock and roll, at least that's what I thought. Unfortunately...

25 minutes and no walking? I must be at the end of week 6 already. Wow! At 6.3...

ceefin

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2 Ready (retrospective)

Second run. I'm still trying to get the route to an acceptable distance with not too many cars around. I'm quite sure that I prefer running on concrete, so I'm...

Second run. I'm still trying to get the route to an acceptable distance with not...

sarcasmis

•12 years ago

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should i take more time?

just completed 1st run of week 1 and suffered a lot,finished it but just ! now very worried about what will be week 2, would not it be wiser to run every other...

just completed 1st run of week 1 and suffered a lot,finished it but just ! now v...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W3R3 I OWN you!!! ;-) New things I've learnt & other waffle.

Well after the last run I was NOT looking forward to this one at all. But I went out after reading loads of grad posts and deciding that come what may I'm...

Well after the last run I was NOT looking forward to this one at all. But I went...

Flibbertygibbit

•12 years ago

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W1R1 completed (retrospective)

Well that wasn't too bad at all. I found that the walking elements came just as i started to need them. I realise that this week is at a level designed to be...

Well that wasn't too bad at all. I found that the walking elements came just as ...

sarcasmis

•12 years ago

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Garmin watches

I know this question is as long as it is wide but I'm looking to get a Garmin watch with a heart rate monitor. A recent run (after nearly two weeks of no...

I know this question is as long as it is wide but I'm looking to get a Garmin wa...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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A wise £1.99 investment in an otherwise unstable market (retrospective)

My name's Chris. I'm a 25-year-old Bath-dwelling Uni languages graduate who is looking for a real grown-up job in the world while working temporarily at a...

My name's Chris. I'm a 25-year-old Bath-dwelling Uni languages graduate who is l...

sarcasmis

•12 years ago

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Up & down, will do it, won't do it, legs still hurt! Still no fags!

Ok, did week 4 run 3, calves & shins still hurt (allot), stretched after, stretched the next morning & I don't know why but decided to go on a bike ride. Nice...

Ok, did week 4 run 3, calves & shins still hurt (allot), stretched after, stretc...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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Relax, don't do it!

About to start WK6 and have strained my back somehow :( Saw the doctor and my first question after being diagnosed (and slightly panicked was),'Can I still go...

About to start WK6 and have strained my back somehow :( Saw the doctor and my fi...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Challenge

I got talked into signing up for the 5x50 Challenge which starts 9th September. 5x50.co.uk The aim is to run, walk or cycle 5k everyday for 50 days, and...

I got talked into signing up for the 5x50 Challenge which starts 9th September. ...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9 R2

Well I did it, first run in the rain, it was dark, cold and miserable out there this morning. I struggled to start with but got into a rhythm quite quickly,...

Well I did it, first run in the rain, it was dark, cold and miserable out there ...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Waht do you wear to run in the rain?

I have just finished week 1. Couldn't do the first run properly at all and so amazed at the improvement; also a bit scared of trying week 2. Today it's...

I have just finished week 1. Couldn't do the first run properly at all and so a...

boudicca

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newbie, do I have to take a day off before my next run

I have just done w1r1 yesterday and I managed it ok, just about! (I already walk a lot due to having 2 big dogs but was not running at all) Since I don't...

I have just done w1r1 yesterday and I managed it ok, just about! (I already wal...

Jonnyman

•12 years ago

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First Run + kidney pains

Did my first run yesterday, had my new trainers and managed quite well. Had painful calfs afterwards but expected that. It felt really good to be running and...

Did my first run yesterday, had my new trainers and managed quite well. Had pai...

auranya

Graduate•12 years ago

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Has anyone put on weight when doing couch to 5K?

Just finished wk 7 and have put on approx 6lbs even though I've been watching my diet, is this normal? I know fat turns to muscle but surley not in this short...

Just finished wk 7 and have put on approx 6lbs even though I've been watching my...

archie99

•12 years ago

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All done!

Yesterday i finished the couch 2 5k, to say i'm chuffed is an understatement! Two things helped me achieve this:1) Reading a quote from Linford Christie...

Yesterday i finished the couch 2 5k, to say i'm chuffed is an understatement! T...

mfcbun

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 R2 - Bombed! I need some help please!!!

I need some words of advice and motivation from you friendly peeps out there. (Especially anyone who has Bipolar and has managed to stick to the plan on down...

I need some words of advice and motivation from you friendly peeps out there. (E...

Flibbertygibbit

•12 years ago

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New to this exercise thing...

Hi, I've just begun the c25k and have done my first ever run! I honestly doubted my ability to run for 30 seconds let alone a whole minute but I managed...

Hi, I've just begun the c25k and have done my first ever run! I honestly ...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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Started Week 4 - and it wasn't that bad!

Went out early and trying to feel positive that I could do it - and I did! Can't say i wasn't glad when it ended but I kept a slow pace with the music...

Went out early and trying to feel positive that I could do it - and I did! Can'...

nellmc

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1, run 1

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went running with my mum, Delia and I finished week 1. The only problem is that because I had flue I run run 1 for...

I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I went running with my mum, Delia and I fin...

becky-Italy

•12 years ago

1 Reply

At a 38" chest am I really xxl in the tee shirt :(. ?

Does anyone have any sizing information about the new graduate tee shirt yet?

mrslazy

Graduate•12 years ago

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getting back to fitness after a cold

Hi all. I've had a bit of a cold and a week later am still full of snot - at the moment there's no way I can run as even going upstairs makes me dizzy....

Hi all. I've had a bit of a cold and a week later am still full of snot - at the...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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All posts for August 2012

How does one cope with bad weather and wet runners?

Running shoes

Finished week 7 on a high and 4lbs lighter!

Park runners, what do you do with your barcode when you're running?

W9R1 - My turn to get lost!

10 days since last run and a great discovery re. podcast speed! (C25k Day 7, 30th August 2012)

Where do I order the T-shirt

H & M Running gear

Snooze button syndrome and a stitch

W1R2 Ready (retrospective)

should i take more time?

W3R3 I OWN you!!! ;-) New things I've learnt & other waffle.

W1R1 completed (retrospective)

Garmin watches

A wise £1.99 investment in an otherwise unstable market (retrospective)

Up & down, will do it, won't do it, legs still hurt! Still no fags!

Relax, don't do it!

5x50 Challenge

W9 R2

Waht do you wear to run in the rain?

Newbie, do I have to take a day off before my next run

First Run + kidney pains

Has anyone put on weight when doing couch to 5K?

All done!

W3 R2 - Bombed! I need some help please!!!

New to this exercise thing...

Started Week 4 - and it wasn't that bad!

Week 1, run 1

At a 38" chest am I really xxl in the tee shirt :(. ?

getting back to fitness after a cold

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