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6 days since my last run........ hit by bug (not the insect kind)

Oh boy, just about starting to recover from horrid cold/bug that has left me hacking like a tramp. Wondering just when to do my next run. I had just completed...

Oh boy, just about starting to recover from horrid cold/bug that has left me hac...

SexyBexy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hi. I've recently started the c 2 5k but really struggling because of pain in my calfs.

On week 2 but every time I run it's really painful and by the end of session can hardly walk. It's been like this since I started, calf pain not lack of energy...

On week 2 but every time I run it's really painful and by the end of session can...

Nookbass

•12 years ago

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Diary of a surprised evil slacker

Well, i went out today thinking I'd do a simple 30 minute 9-week run, after struggling last week with the 5k+ stepping stone run, and running to my own music...

Well, i went out today thinking I'd do a simple 30 minute 9-week run, after stru...

Chocotwit

Graduate•12 years ago

10 Replies

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New to the site, currently on week 4 run1

So at the start of the year i tried to do this program but only did the first run before giving up with the usual excuses. But at the start of September I...

So at the start of the year i tried to do this program but only did the first ru...

angelinably

Graduate•12 years ago

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All is not lost!

Well I have to admit that it's been a few weeks since I last went for a run. I managed to get to W3R1 I think (maybe R2). Then I got married, went on honeymoon...

Well I have to admit that it's been a few weeks since I last went for a run. I m...

ange123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Foiled by the weather...but not in the way you're thinking!

Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out for many runs lately - work commitments, taxi duties etc, but today I decided that, whatever the weather, I'd go...

Unfortunately I haven't been able to get out for many runs lately - work commitm...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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What sort of pain is normal/usual for a total beginner in their 50's?

Can someone explain the difference between 'bad' knee pain and knee pain you get just because you're a beginner. Or.... To put it differently: Is some knee...

Can someone explain the difference between 'bad' knee pain and knee pain you get...

psarapsych

Graduate•12 years ago

12 Replies

A week of firsts!!

So I've given up smoking and started running all in the same week. That is some major change for me! I gave up the ciggies on Sunday night in time for...

So I've given up smoking and started running all in the same week. That is some ...

becksbinks

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Stamina: The 25 minute wall

It's a month since I graduated and I've drifted a bit, still running 3 times a week but just to my own music, unsure what my next goal should be. I gave B210k...

It's a month since I graduated and I've drifted a bit, still running 3 times a w...

notbad

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5, Run 1 - Best run ever – even with a cold!

Yesterday I ran my first run of week 5, I still have an absolute rotten cold but I pushed on and did it anyway. I changed my route yesterday. I have been...

Yesterday I ran my first run of week 5, I still have an absolute rotten cold but...

Clare7645

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk6r2 in the bag! And it was fine!

Ooohh , you lot were right weren't you? Did the run this morning and the hardest part was just getting myself out there. The actual run went by without a...

Ooohh , you lot were right weren't you? Did the run this morning and the hardes...

179monmou

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Foam rollers?

A very kind friend who does half marathons and things so must know what he is talking about has recommened a foam roller. So I just googeled 'foam roller' and...

A very kind friend who does half marathons and things so must know what he is ta...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

2 Replies

So long week 6, you were surprisingly kind to me!

Completed W6R3 yesterday and was greeted at the end with Laura announcing I could now consider myself a runner. Never really thought I would ever consider...

Completed W6R3 yesterday and was greeted at the end with Laura announcing I coul...

Fastbowler

•12 years ago

3 Replies

WK5R2

I did the W5R2 today was hard especially the second 8min.I was waiting for laura to tell me the 8 min is up and kept on crawling/running.when i heard it i was...

I did the W5R2 today was hard especially the second 8min.I was waiting for laura...

jucioj

Graduate•12 years ago

3 Replies

Any tips on running with a buggy?

I'm due to start wk 4 this week, but my husband's been called away for the week with work so no babysitter! Has any one got any tips on taking baby with me?...

I'm due to start wk 4 this week, but my husband's been called away for the week...

Jemimatoo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed - just a bit behind Bolt!

I ran speed again this morning and when I finished the final sprint map my run on my phone told me I was running at 32km/hour. When I told my husband he did...

I ran speed again this morning and when I finished the final sprint map my run o...

digbyfuller

Graduate•12 years ago

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Diary of a Fat Bloke Running - Week 3

This week lasted a little longer than I had planned, but sometimes life finds a way to get in the way of your running!! First run was completed last Thursday...

This week lasted a little longer than I had planned, but sometimes life finds a ...

Sedge

Graduate•12 years ago

10 Replies

So jealous of you all

I haven't been able to run for weeks now. I was on holiday and I did take my stuff with me but it was too hot to do anything but drink cocktails. When I came...

I haven't been able to run for weeks now. I was on holiday and I did take my st...

fmawhinney

Graduate•12 years ago

2 Replies

Can this be true??? Only one more run???

I am happy to report that W9R2 went without excitement for Gayle and I tonight!! Her knee held up very well and she was even to shave an amazing 30 seconds...

I am happy to report that W9R2 went without excitement for Gayle and I tonight!!...

smhall

Graduate•12 years ago

20 Replies

Off Topic: Save our NHS

Given the wonderful resource that we're all enjoying (and sharing experiences) through the NHS I thought I'd share a link to 38 Degrees campaign that is trying...

Given the wonderful resource that we're all enjoying (and sharing experiences) t...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

4 Replies

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

No, I haven't gone completely mad. A great big parcel was delivered to a neighbour's house today for me and it had all my new running gear, including some...

No, I haven't gone completely mad. A great big parcel was delivered to a neighbo...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

15 Replies

Hip pain

My hip hurts and is getting worse, it doesnt hurt when i run or walk, but post run, its def not right, so ibuprofen and rest. Think i will wait till Sat till...

My hip hurts and is getting worse, it doesnt hurt when i run or walk, but post r...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

Week 9 Run 1 slosh slosh slosh

I am so utterly grateful for my little pink Karrimor running jacket. This is the first time I've taken it out in the appropriate weather and boy did I need it....

I am so utterly grateful for my little pink Karrimor running jacket. This is the...

Pelephant

Graduate•12 years ago

3 Replies

W8R3

After not running for a couple of weeks, I am back at university and intend to continue running every day. I did a 20 min run yesterday plus some intervals,...

After not running for a couple of weeks, I am back at university and intend to c...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

2 Replies

First Sweatshop running club 5K aka 2x5K's in three days!!!

Me - in a running club? I think I might be being delusional, apart from the fact that tonight my husband and son both decided to come and join me for our...

Me - in a running club? I think I might be being delusional, apart from the f...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

12 Replies

Week 6 finished, oh and where's me gloves??

I knew I should have got up this morning, but was far too comfy. So after a long day at work, I came home and set off, just as it started to rain :( I'd...

I knew I should have got up this morning, but was far too comfy. So after a lon...

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

9 Replies

A startling finish to an unexpected run and a question...

On a Tuesday I meet up with my Mam after work and we, along with the two dogs, go for a walk of a 3 or 4 miles. It's nice to catch up and the dogs enjoy the...

On a Tuesday I meet up with my Mam after work and we, along with the two dogs, g...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

21 Replies

How do you like running with an iphone/ipod?

I have been using a small mp3 player and am thinking of switching to an iphone so that I can track my runs, have music, and have extra safety all in one. i...

I have been using a small mp3 player and am thinking of switching to an iphone s...

canuckgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

30 Replies

This evening's 4 mile "easy" recovery run (needed wellies!)

Did speed work with running group last night (not brilliant tbh, this was the first time I have felt wheezy when running for about 6 months, my asthma had all...

Did speed work with running group last night (not brilliant tbh, this was the fi...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

8 Replies

Stronger than you think.....

That's what was going through my mind as I did W9R3. 'Keep going', I kept saying to myself. It was very different to W9R2, which I ran from home to the park...

That's what was going through my mind as I did W9R3. 'Keep going', I kept sayin...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

29 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

6 days since my last run........ hit by bug (not the insect kind)

Hi. I've recently started the c 2 5k but really struggling because of pain in my calfs.

Diary of a surprised evil slacker

New to the site, currently on week 4 run1

All is not lost!

Foiled by the weather...but not in the way you're thinking!

What sort of pain is normal/usual for a total beginner in their 50's?

A week of firsts!!

Stamina: The 25 minute wall

Week 5, Run 1 - Best run ever – even with a cold!

Wk6r2 in the bag! And it was fine!

Foam rollers?

So long week 6, you were surprisingly kind to me!

WK5R2

Any tips on running with a buggy?

Speed - just a bit behind Bolt!

Diary of a Fat Bloke Running - Week 3

So jealous of you all

Can this be true??? Only one more run???

Off Topic: Save our NHS

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Hip pain

Week 9 Run 1 slosh slosh slosh

W8R3

First Sweatshop running club 5K aka 2x5K's in three days!!!

Week 6 finished, oh and where's me gloves??

A startling finish to an unexpected run and a question...

How do you like running with an iphone/ipod?

This evening's 4 mile "easy" recovery run (needed wellies!)

Stronger than you think.....

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