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week 3 run 2 - weather too good to miss

well despite finding it easier on a treadmill to regulate my speed, the sunshine and managing to finish work early meant this was probably the last time I will...

well despite finding it easier on a treadmill to regulate my speed, the sunshine...

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•12 years ago

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Advice needed : on W8, but have signed up for a 5K run on Sunday

I would be really grateful if anyone could advise me what to do. I've just done W8 run 1 - and like the rest of the Couch to 5k prog, it went fine. I'm...

I would be really grateful if anyone could advise me what to do. I've just done ...

Athenian

Graduate•12 years ago

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Strange pain in left calf by Achilles just above ankle inside and out. Help please as enjoy my running!!!!!

Not run for few days due to pain in my left calf down by my Achilles on the left and right side of my leg at the bottom, just came on during my last run as I...

Not run for few days due to pain in my left calf down by my Achilles on the left...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Too fast.. who knew!!!!!!

After last weeks moan on here about having to keep stopping in W8 runs and everyone saying i was going too fast,i thought i'd try to run slower today ( if...

After last weeks moan on here about having to keep stopping in W8 runs and every...

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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Great to be back

I'm so happy to be back :-) I know you all understand this, cos like me you all have the running bug too! This afternoon I ran after work (22 degrees and...

I'm so happy to be back :-) I know you all understand this, cos like me you all ...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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What are you wearing in the cold and rain?

I've overcome the public embarrassment and started wearing compression shorts and tights which seem to keep my legs dry and relatively warm but I struggle...

I've overcome the public embarrassment and started wearing compression shorts an...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Overspill OR How running helps in other areas of your life

Having completed the Race for Life on Saturday, which was officially my W8R3 (and some!) this should be my week 9 running week, however, as I have Palace to...

Having completed the Race for Life on Saturday, which was officially my W8R3 (an...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 done: a milestone!

Latest instalments in my running log: W5R1: back home and feeling a bit tired, but I go out for my run after work at around 6pm, back to the local track...

Latest instalments in my running log: W5R1: back home and feeling a bit tired...

genevan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Starting all over again... demoralising!

Hi all, I graduated in July and had just started running 3 x 30 mins a week and feeling very good about myself when disaster struck. I got bad pain in my...

Hi all, I graduated in July and had just started running 3 x 30 mins a week a...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Tracks from the podcast

I've seen this discussion before but can't find it! Does anyone know where I can find a track list for the podcast music. I find most of it pretty...

I've seen this discussion before but can't find it! Does anyone know where I can...

Victoria_Plum

•12 years ago

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Winter gear for gents... I Just can't bring myself to do it...

So the mornings are getting darker and darker. I noticed at 6:30am this morning, it was still pretty dark out there; and I usually hit the pavements at 5:30....

So the mornings are getting darker and darker. I noticed at 6:30am this morning,...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back after a long lurking absence - stamina versus speed

I'm a graduate who has been lurking for a couple of months. I qualified on the 21st July and then on the 23rd managed to pull something in my calf and was...

I'm a graduate who has been lurking for a couple of months. I qualified on th...

Nevertoolate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back where I started?

Well, not quite! After a very 'wobbly' weekend (but really encouraged by all your support) I thought I'd give 'Stepping Stones' a try this morning and go back...

Well, not quite! After a very 'wobbly' weekend (but really encouraged by all you...

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Roll on Week 4

Well, here I am at the start of week 4 and I'm loving it. I've never been a runner before, but I had a sudden urge to get out there - I'm so glad I took Laura...

Well, here I am at the start of week 4 and I'm loving it. I've never been a runn...

Crafting_girl

•12 years ago

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JJB shutting down sale

Just been to the local JJB. All stock 50% off marked price. Got some New Balance trainers and some nice adidas tracky bottoms for £30. Bargain. At least its...

Just been to the local JJB. All stock 50% off marked price. Got some New Balance...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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My faith is restored!

I've noticed a pattern emerging. Rotten runs seem to be followed by good ones! After a crisis of confidence from w6r2, I thought I'd seen my best and that was...

I've noticed a pattern emerging. Rotten runs seem to be followed by good ones! ...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 30

I did the C25K+ Speed podcast this morning for my intervals training and ran 5.2 km in 33 minutes. More or less. The GPS on my iphone went crazy when I was...

I did the C25K+ Speed podcast this morning for my intervals training and ran 5.2...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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You dont have to go fast. You just have to go.

(Another mantra I stole, but one that is pretty apt to me, and maybe a few others on here) W6R3 I'd had 3 days rest (which actually seemed much longer),...

(Another mantra I stole, but one that is pretty apt to me, and maybe a few other...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wahoo Completed!

Just come back from Week 9 Run 3, loved it! Wahoo! finally completed! What now?

mabelfelix

Graduate•12 years ago

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In between days

Laura says we should have a rest day between each run. I understand that the body needs to recover but I'm feeling enthusiastic and want to be out there doing...

Laura says we should have a rest day between each run. I understand that the bo...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk2 Up and Running :)

Well that's Run 1 done and dusted and I have to say I didn't really notice too much of a difference with the extra 30 seconds of running each time. I'm taking...

Well that's Run 1 done and dusted and I have to say I didn't really notice too m...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7r2 my first run in freezing rain. Brrrrrr

Don't think my muscles warmed up till I hit the showers. Was tough but pleased I never quit. What do you guys wear in cold and rain? I run in compression...

Don't think my muscles warmed up till I hit the showers. Was tough but pleased I...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

I am using the C25k+ podcasts but wondered what people are using as a bridge to 10k? I assume there is not one done by Laura yet?

I am using the C25k+ podcasts but wondered what people are using as a bridge to ...

Smiffy

•12 years ago

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wkr2 - my first in freezing cold rain, brrrrrrrrrrrr

I managed the 25 minutes and did about 4.25km but I was freezing. Never really warmed up and was afraid I might pick up an injury but it seems to have gone ok....

I managed the 25 minutes and did about 4.25km but I was freezing. Never really w...

chusan51

Graduate•12 years ago

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Stamina - run 2

After an extra 2 days rest for my knee* I went out this morning to try Stamina again, this time without the mud. *and TBH a hangover from the Aunt Sally...

After an extra 2 days rest for my knee* I went out this morning to try Stamina a...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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week 2 done . . .

. . . but the last run was harder than I thought it should be. Can't ever believe I'll be able to run non-stop for more than a couple of mins. So encouraging...

. . . but the last run was harder than I thought it should be. Can't ever believ...

Fittervic

Graduate•12 years ago

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Been a while

Ok I'm back..well intend to be. Seems The 5k+ should be taken on by people without weak backs..ie ME. I have been layed up with severe back pain since...

Ok I'm back..well intend to be. Seems The 5k+ should be taken on by people wit...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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A damp Monday morning....

and I just realised I've hit the halfway mark, as I just finished Week5 run2! How on earth did that happen? I ran 8 minutes not only once but twice - and I...

and I just realised I've hit the halfway mark, as I just finished Week5 run2! Ho...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•12 years ago

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HELP - I've been abducted by aliens!

Had a really scary moment. My heart was racing. I was in a land where everyone was able to run for miles and miles. All achieving amazing running feats. I felt...

Had a really scary moment. My heart was racing. I was in a land where everyone w...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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PB this morning

Morning! Just wanted to share that I hit a 5K PB this morning of 25min 44sec. Feeling rather chuffed with myself and just wanted to share with the C25K...

Morning! Just wanted to share that I hit a 5K PB this morning of 25min 44sec....

Ade_Dennis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

week 3 run 2 - weather too good to miss

Advice needed : on W8, but have signed up for a 5K run on Sunday

Strange pain in left calf by Achilles just above ankle inside and out. Help please as enjoy my running!!!!!

Too fast.. who knew!!!!!!

Great to be back

What are you wearing in the cold and rain?

Overspill OR How running helps in other areas of your life

Week 5 done: a milestone!

Starting all over again... demoralising!

Tracks from the podcast

Winter gear for gents... I Just can't bring myself to do it...

Back after a long lurking absence - stamina versus speed

Back where I started?

Roll on Week 4

JJB shutting down sale

My faith is restored!

5x50 Day 30

You dont have to go fast. You just have to go.

Wahoo Completed!

In between days

Wk2 Up and Running :)

W7r2 my first run in freezing rain. Brrrrrr

Bridge to 10k

wkr2 - my first in freezing cold rain, brrrrrrrrrrrr

Stamina - run 2

week 2 done . . .

Been a while

A damp Monday morning....

HELP - I've been abducted by aliens!

PB this morning

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