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Couch to 5K

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Step 1 : Download C25K podcast : Tick. Step 2 : Get training kit : Tick.

First things first as they say, I'm off to buy a sports bra and to check my trainers are fit for purpose!

First things first as they say, I'm off to buy a sports bra and to check my trai...

•12 years ago

Week1 run 1

First run in 10yrs!! Kids enjoyed it dog enjoyed it! I enjoyed it. Looking forward to next run :))

First run in 10yrs!! Kids enjoyed it dog enjoyed it! I enjoyed it. Looking forwa...

•12 years ago

W9R1 - the runners high is back!

I was a bit apprehensive about this run as I had struggled enormously on W8R3 to reach the 28 minute mark due to my overindulgence the day before…. Never mind...

I was a bit apprehensive about this run as I had struggled enormously on W8R3 to...

Graduate•12 years ago

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Seven or six day week

I know this sounds like a daft question, but are we supposed to run every other day in which case do 4 runs at each level some weeks, or can we take a two day...

I know this sounds like a daft question, but are we supposed to run every other ...

Graduate•12 years ago

How can I help my calf muscle to recover quickly and get back on track?

I've been running for about 12 weeks and today for the first time I had to stop half way through my run due to a very painful "tight" calf muscle. I'm not...

I've been running for about 12 weeks and today for the first time I had to stop ...

Graduate•12 years ago

Week 2, run 1...mission accomplished!

I was looking forward to starting week 2 and can honestly say I enjoyed my first run of the week this morning. Oddly it didn't seem to take as long today as it...

I was looking forward to starting week 2 and can honestly say I enjoyed my first...

•12 years ago

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Dear Laura, Could you please fix it for me.....

To stop rocking the 'sweaty chubster who's about to expire' look at the end of these podcasts. I would like you to make me seem effortless & elegant...

To stop rocking the 'sweaty chubster who's about to expire' look at the end of t...

Graduate•12 years ago

The morning after the day before

Yesterday was Wk 1 Day 1. Been preparing with loads of power walking, losing weight, but still got out of bed and thought: Hello calves, didn't expect...

Yesterday was Wk 1 Day 1. Been preparing with loads of power walking, losing...

•12 years ago

W9R3 - graduation!

I think it might be tradition to celebrate by writing a blog! - have just come back from my graduation run - not the best run of the series but all they way...

I think it might be tradition to celebrate by writing a blog! - have just come b...

Graduate•12 years ago

Question for all you early morning people

Hi folks, I've just completed week 2 run 2 and so far ive done a few runs in an evening and a few before work in the morning. I have to admit i am a bit...

Hi folks, I've just completed week 2 run 2 and so far ive done a few runs in...

Graduate•12 years ago

One week on...

Made myself a little playlist to run to and it came to 32.5 mins (plus extra for warm up and cool down, so I thought 'what the heck' and gave it a go and I did...

Made myself a little playlist to run to and it came to 32.5 mins (plus extra for...

Graduate•12 years ago

W1R2 cereal and milk

Just done my second run ever. Exhilarating but slightly harder than the first. Had a bowl of cereal and milk before running - not a good idea. Any advice on...

Just done my second run ever. Exhilarating but slightly harder than the first. ...

Graduate•12 years ago

Serves me right, really!

So, after successfully completing W7R1 on Monday, I thought I'd give it a go today with my own music. Set up a great playlist and put it onto my Mp3. Put a 5...

So, after successfully completing W7R1 on Monday, I thought I'd give it a go tod...

•12 years ago

W1R3+

I have managed to complete the W1 runs but decided on run 4 to stay on week 1. I started on an indoor track and have moved outside for the last two. I think...

I have managed to complete the W1 runs but decided on run 4 to stay on week 1. I...

Graduate•12 years ago

My W4R2 run

So today was my second run of week 4 and I must admit I struggled a bit with this. I managed to keep going until the end of each run fine but by the end I was...

So today was my second run of week 4 and I must admit I struggled a bit with thi...

•12 years ago

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