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When should i return to running?

Hi Bloggers I have been resting for the last two weeks following a horrible bout of sacroilitis which is now a lot better. Today i went on a long field...

Hi Bloggers I have been resting for the last two weeks following a horrible ...

redfacewoman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Training plan to go from 5K to 10K ?

As a new graduate I dont want to stop at 5K but work up next to 10K. Ive found having a weekly plan as per the 5k really motivating and wondered if anyone...

As a new graduate I dont want to stop at 5K but work up next to 10K. Ive found h...

derbydoc

Graduate•12 years ago

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What's your favourite song to run to?

Had to run without Laura's dulcet tones tonight (don't ask, IOS 6 update on my iPhone broke the Podcasts app), so I had to resort to running to random songs...

Had to run without Laura's dulcet tones tonight (don't ask, IOS 6 update on my i...

Hickeypa

Graduate•12 years ago

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It wasn't a fluke!

Just done my second 5K run so the first time on w9r3 wasn't a fluke after all! Just a bit miffed that after 3 speed runs and 3 rest days since my last run (my...

Just done my second 5K run so the first time on w9r3 wasn't a fluke after all! J...

RunnerBean

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk1 in the bag yet again....

so once again thats week 1 in the bag :-) now to plan wk2 around our hectics life at the moment as we are in the middle of decoarating arghhhh anyway...

so once again thats week 1 in the bag :-) now to plan wk2 around our hectics ...

yummymummy2012

•12 years ago

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Finally got my life back to "normal" tonight

It's been a week of taking dog for a walk twice a day (not mine sadly), visiting Bath and it's University, working and trying to fit in Week 4 runs, Did manage...

It's been a week of taking dog for a walk twice a day (not mine sadly), visiting...

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4 finished... Happy

Tonights run was okay, the evening runs are not as bad as they used to be!.. I usually have a little break now & start my next week on a Sunday morning. We...

Tonights run was okay, the evening runs are not as bad as they used to be!.. I ...

jlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 completed but bit of a shock to the system!

After completing the dreaded 20 minute run in W5 I was feeling invincible and (probably stupidly) expected W6R1 to be easier than it was, I mean after all, I...

After completing the dreaded 20 minute run in W5 I was feeling invincible and (p...

mcc65

Graduate•12 years ago

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Half price womens running stuff

As i am always on the hunt for a bargain, and needed some warmer running stuff....dont do cold! Popped into Tesco for some other stuff, but noticed the...

As i am always on the hunt for a bargain, and needed some warmer running stuff.....

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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My knees are uncomfortable.

I've completed Week 4 Runs 1 and 2. After Run 1 my right knee bothered me a bit, it was below the knee, to the inside. I presumed it was a tendon. It wasn't...

I've completed Week 4 Runs 1 and 2. After Run 1 my right knee bothered me a bit...

ScottishHoosier

Graduate•12 years ago

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how do I know the correct fitment of my running trainers

chocolate123

•12 years ago

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Whoop, whoop, whoop! I love Laura!

Wk6 R3 done this morning. When Laura said to go for it for the last 60secs I nearly fell about laughing (except I didn't have the breath to laugh). I'm...

Wk6 R3 done this morning. When Laura said to go for it for the last 60secs I nea...

cazzania

•12 years ago

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Duct Tape and Frozen Peas on my knees - Week 3 begins!

The short story is ..I am actually quite tall and large.Like better part of 16 stone (there! said it. done) I have always tried the approach of trying to lose...

The short story is ..I am actually quite tall and large.Like better part of 16 s...

KatySpice

•12 years ago

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A challenging Wk 6 Run 3

I'm on holiday in Edinburgh but determined to keep going while I'm here. Did a run on Tuesday in a very nice gym. This morning it was pouring rain, I thought I...

I'm on holiday in Edinburgh but determined to keep going while I'm here. Did a r...

rosn123

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x40 Day 12

I have done almost nothing today and it's pouring with rain. I was going to walk tofay and do yoga tonight, but it's looking like another trip to the gym to...

I have done almost nothing today and it's pouring with rain. I was going to w...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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How do I politely ask my running partner to slow down?

We are on week 7 for about the 3rd week running - haven't told her that though. I have the podcast running she doesn't. On my own I am much slower and managed...

We are on week 7 for about the 3rd week running - haven't told her that though. ...

mausimouse

•12 years ago

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Which App?

I'm using MapMyWalk as I was logging walks before I started C25K. Getting a bit annoyed about the times it fails to start recording distance from the start...

I'm using MapMyWalk as I was logging walks before I started C25K. Getting a bit...

sbhoa

•12 years ago

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5K+ podcasts content

Podcasts developers, would it be possible for you to share text telling what is involved in each of the three 5K+ podcasts: Stamina, Speed and Stepping Stones,...

Podcasts developers, would it be possible for you to share text telling what is ...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2; Run for the hills!

Because I'm going to keep up with this running lark all through the winter (oh yeah) I have jiggled my routine so I can run twice a week while it is still...

Because I'm going to keep up with this running lark all through the winter (oh y...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

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Aaaarrgh...why can't I crack this?

Having done the first 2 runs of week 7 on the treadmill I decided to get on with my plan of increasing my running outside. For some reason I find it much more...

Having done the first 2 runs of week 7 on the treadmill I decided to get on with...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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in writing..

Can anyone give me the link for the C25K in writing? I know it exists as I printed it out months ago for a friend who doesn't have an ipod but for the life of...

Can anyone give me the link for the C25K in writing? I know it exists as I prin...

colleen82

•12 years ago

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Woo-hoo!!! :-) And a 30 minute playlist.

W9R1 Playlist: Coldplay Viva la Vida Limahl Neverending story Desireless Voyage Voyage Uriah Heep Lady in Black REM...

W9R1 Playlist: Coldplay Viva la Vida Limahl Neverending story...

Mitts

Graduate•12 years ago

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For graduates: How did you find the big leap? (Week 5 Run 3)

Started the Couch to 5K programme four weeks ago and, with one exception, have been diligently running every other day. Today, I completed Week 5 Run 2, which...

Started the Couch to 5K programme four weeks ago and, with one exception, have b...

IronMatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Happy Birthday Oldgirl!

A little birdie told me it's Oldgirl's birthday today. Another year older but still young at heart ;) Have a lovely day :D

A little birdie told me it's Oldgirl's birthday today. Another year older but st...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rest days or Not ??

How important are the rest days in between, would it be too much to walk on these days or should I completely rest....would appreciate some feedback. Just...

How important are the rest days in between, would it be too much to walk on thes...

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back on the wagon...well treadmill

After starting this and falling off the wagon some time ago, (I just find it hard to run outside when its not warm and sunny, so never then) my 30th birthday...

After starting this and falling off the wagon some time ago, (I just find it har...

colleen82

•12 years ago

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I only went and did it!!

9 weeks ago I was the kind of person who didn't run, couldn't run, wouldn't run. Forward wind 9 weeks and I'm a runner. I can't imagine going forward without...

9 weeks ago I was the kind of person who didn't run, couldn't run, wouldn't run....

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 complete and 5K done

I was a bit slow this morning (after a call out from work that lasted until 1am), but when I finished 30 minutes I still wanted to push through and do the 5K I...

I was a bit slow this morning (after a call out from work that lasted until 1am)...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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w1 r1 - the night after the first run

omg! I felt so achey I couldn't believe it! my feet, and my legs - it felt like the growing pains of my teenage years. I really didn't sleep well. I was aching...

omg! I felt so achey I couldn't believe it! my feet, and my legs - it felt like ...

mundomagic

•12 years ago

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Why do my podcasts keep disappearing?

Any idea why I am having such difficulty with getting the podcasts onto my iPhone and keeping them there? All the C25K disappeared, having sat there perfectly...

Any idea why I am having such difficulty with getting the podcasts onto my iPhon...

GoogleMe

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

When should i return to running?

Training plan to go from 5K to 10K ?

What's your favourite song to run to?

It wasn't a fluke!

wk1 in the bag yet again....

Finally got my life back to "normal" tonight

W4 finished... Happy

W6R1 completed but bit of a shock to the system!

Half price womens running stuff

My knees are uncomfortable.

how do I know the correct fitment of my running trainers

Whoop, whoop, whoop! I love Laura!

Duct Tape and Frozen Peas on my knees - Week 3 begins!

A challenging Wk 6 Run 3

5x40 Day 12

How do I politely ask my running partner to slow down?

Which App?

5K+ podcasts content

W7R2; Run for the hills!

Aaaarrgh...why can't I crack this?

in writing..

Woo-hoo!!! :-) And a 30 minute playlist.

For graduates: How did you find the big leap? (Week 5 Run 3)

Happy Birthday Oldgirl!

Rest days or Not ??

Back on the wagon...well treadmill

I only went and did it!!

Week 9 run 1 complete and 5K done

w1 r1 - the night after the first run

Why do my podcasts keep disappearing?

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