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slow and steady or 4 minutes Tabata high speed?

O.K. so I read that article Greenlegs posted (oh isn't Greenlegs brilliant by the way) about how we all might be going too fast and it really resonated with...

O.K. so I read that article Greenlegs posted (oh isn't Greenlegs brilliant by th...

runner45

Graduate•12 years ago

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WEEK 2 RUN 1

WELL TODAYS THE DAY WAITING FOR SON THEN OFF FOR RUN CANT WAIT GONNA TRY DIFFERENT ROUTE AS WELL IN FOR A PENNY IN FOR A POUND HEHE

WELL TODAYS THE DAY WAITING FOR SON THEN OFF FOR RUN CANT WAIT GONNA TRY DIFFERE...

sean63

•12 years ago

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The tortoise rules, OK.

I wasn't happy with my performance in runs 1 and 2 of week 6, so I went back and repeated them. And while it was better second time around, they still weren't...

I wasn't happy with my performance in runs 1 and 2 of week 6, so I went back and...

Landesman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mid-foot strike or heel first when running?

I'm a newbe to this plan, although not really to the whole running thing, as I did a bit of running now and again last year, albeit not very well, as I ended...

I'm a newbe to this plan, although not really to the whole running thing, as I d...

JayJay212

•12 years ago

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No pain no gain

Morning all I went for a run last night after weeks of putting it off and the half stone I lost is gone back on ( and more) I ran for 30 minutes doing the...

Morning all I went for a run last night after weeks of putting it off and the h...

geribeliever

•12 years ago

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Do you sometimes feel sore after running?

Here's why: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/why-do-I-feel-pain-after-exercise.aspx

Here's why: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/why-do-I-feel-pain-after...

TheEditor

•12 years ago

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"Now off you go!" says Laura and I get a runner's high with the first step. W7R1

Amazing, and such a wondeful feeling. It now feels so natural to run. Having had to rest up for the past 6 days, to be out there running again is pure and...

Amazing, and such a wondeful feeling. It now feels so natural to run. Having had...

con-brio

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1R2

Today was my second run and I was excited the night before that I was going to run today....weird isn't it? :) It went well. I wasn't tired and felt good...

Today was my second run and I was excited the night before that I was going to r...

ruivinha16

•12 years ago

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Wk4 R2 - On such a high!! I really can run five minutes, not just not-walk. Yippee!!

So further to my last blog - when I went out tonight, I felt like I was running (slowly) rather than very slowly jogging this time. Big difference. The whole...

So further to my last blog - when I went out tonight, I felt like I was running ...

Tati

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5 R3 - I did it!

Well tonight was the run I've been dreading - the big 20 minutes. My journey home from work did nothing to help as we got stuck on the tube in a tunnel for...

Well tonight was the run I've been dreading - the big 20 minutes. My journey...

LondonKel

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still running on!

Hi, not been around for a while...but don't worry; I am still getting out there! I stopped for a month from 7 Dec-6 Jan owing to a bad cold and then being away...

Hi, not been around for a while...but don't worry; I am still getting out there!...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not run for nearly 4 weeks do I repeat last run W2R3 or go straight to W3R1

I run on treadmill at local gym and after last two runs had pain on inner side of both knees which lasted a couple of weeks. Recovery hampered by a weekend in...

I run on treadmill at local gym and after last two runs had pain on inner side o...

jelawson

•12 years ago

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C25K: A method of injury recovery

OK... Let's establish a few background facts: 1. I was previously a semi keen runner who had completed a Half Marathon in c2 hours and used to go out 2 to 3...

OK... Let's establish a few background facts: 1. I was previously a semi keen r...

brokenrunner

•12 years ago

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W2R3 - take 3!

Yay! Got back into it without any problems whatsoever. :) I've had a birthday since I last run two weeks ago so maybe the new running socks (pressie from...

Yay! Got back into it without any problems whatsoever. :) I've had a birthday...

PamJK

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 - So pleased so pleased so pleased!

Run 1 of week 5 was awful for me, therefore I was dreading run 2. I had been out all day with daughter swimming and then the park in this cold weather, so...

Run 1 of week 5 was awful for me, therefore I was dreading run 2. I had been o...

julieg21

•12 years ago

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Bummer! No excuses now - I can run on a dreadmill!

Previously, my experience on a dreadmill has been somewhat of a white-knuckle ride and I have avoided them like the plague. However, I need to fit in 5 runs...

Previously, my experience on a dreadmill has been somewhat of a white-knuckle ri...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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Advice needed please - sore knee :(

I parked up at the supermarket on the way home tonight and it had started snowing (again) so I started a little jog across the car park and almost immediately...

I parked up at the supermarket on the way home tonight and it had started snowin...

Khrissy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did you lose or gain weight when you started C25K?

So I was 1lb away from losing 5 stone when I started C25K 5 weeks ago...but since I started it I've gained about 6lb :( I'm not sure if it's related to...

So I was 1lb away from losing 5 stone when I started C25K 5 weeks ago...but sinc...

dooeyona

•12 years ago

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Week 5

Hi Everyone! New to the forum today and looking for some inspiration to get me through week 5!! I did week 5 run 1 today and found it okay...1st 5 min run was...

Hi Everyone! New to the forum today and looking for some inspiration to get me t...

dooeyona

•12 years ago

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Almost there but very, very slow.

Went off to a new park today for the penultimate run of the programme and decided I needed to know just how slow I am. I fiddled around with run keeper and...

Went off to a new park today for the penultimate run of the programme and decide...

Sadiekit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still getting out there.......... despite the snow

Not to be put off by the blizzard and wind chill factor. I have been adapting my runs. Around 2 football pitches 11 times when its thick with ice on the...

Not to be put off by the blizzard and wind chill factor. I have been adapting m...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R3 - It's all in your mind!

I did it!! I was really tentative before I started Week 5, knowing that I have the 20 min run coming up in Run 3. Almost sure that I won't be able to run...

I did it!! I was really tentative before I started Week 5, knowing that I hav...

CouchCarrot

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9 R1 Can't work out why I'm so worried!

This week is week 9 and I have been looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. I usually do my first run on Tuesday but I couldn't fit it in this...

This week is week 9 and I have been looking forward to it and dreading it at the...

loulou51

Graduate•12 years ago

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New runner! First running step taken as an adult five weeks ago! 23 years since last run, under duress in school!

Over weight. Unfit, but also strong and healthy.... Combo is great for reclining on the sofa! Anyway! What an utter delight this program is, and so good to...

Over weight. Unfit, but also strong and healthy.... Combo is great for reclining...

Rubies

•12 years ago

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Hi there - newbie Chris here

Hello all, Just introducing myself to everyone. I've just joined the forum and wanted to say hi. I'm male, 42 years old, overweight, out of shape and taking...

Hello all, Just introducing myself to everyone. I've just joined the forum an...

Metalchris1971

•12 years ago

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I'm so excited!

Finally, after going down with a virus and reacting strongly to light therapy, I think I'm finally fit enough to get back out there tonight! I had got to...

Finally, after going down with a virus and reacting strongly to light therapy, I...

PamJK

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2: Fell through the front door, red-faced and wheezing, "I've done it!"

Yeehaaaa Yay! :) ;) To those of you, who like me, have found W5R2 the cruellest stumbling block ever .... I just completed it, plus a longer cool down walk...

Yeehaaaa Yay! :) ;) To those of you, who like me, have found W5R2 the cruellest ...

LMS2110

Graduate•12 years ago

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Looks like I'm going to have to hang up my running shoes :'(

Hi all, I have been advised to stop running due to my uterine prolapse! I am absolutely devasted to say the least :'( the advise is to atleast wait until...

Hi all, I have been advised to stop running due to my uterine prolapse! I am...

newbie80

•12 years ago

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Finally back out there! W5R2

Lately I've been having a few motivational issues in regards to actually leaving the front door. I think being at home rather than uni has put me in a bad...

Lately I've been having a few motivational issues in regards to actually leaving...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•12 years ago

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Exciting delivery! All set for 5x50 challenge on Sunday!

The postman has just delivered three parcels! Three! All at once! Two pairs of running socks, a 5x50 t-shirt and my garmin watch. What a spoilt girlie I...

The postman has just delivered three parcels! Three! All at once! Two pairs o...

greenlegs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

slow and steady or 4 minutes Tabata high speed?

WEEK 2 RUN 1

The tortoise rules, OK.

Mid-foot strike or heel first when running?

No pain no gain

Do you sometimes feel sore after running?

"Now off you go!" says Laura and I get a runner's high with the first step. W7R1

W1R2

Wk4 R2 - On such a high!! I really can run five minutes, not just not-walk. Yippee!!

W5 R3 - I did it!

Still running on!

Not run for nearly 4 weeks do I repeat last run W2R3 or go straight to W3R1

C25K: A method of injury recovery

W2R3 - take 3!

Week 5 Run 2 - So pleased so pleased so pleased!

Bummer! No excuses now - I can run on a dreadmill!

Advice needed please - sore knee :(

Did you lose or gain weight when you started C25K?

Week 5

Almost there but very, very slow.

Still getting out there.......... despite the snow

W5R3 - It's all in your mind!

W9 R1 Can't work out why I'm so worried!

New runner! First running step taken as an adult five weeks ago! 23 years since last run, under duress in school!

Hi there - newbie Chris here

I'm so excited!

W5R2: Fell through the front door, red-faced and wheezing, "I've done it!"

Looks like I'm going to have to hang up my running shoes :'(

Finally back out there! W5R2

Exciting delivery! All set for 5x50 challenge on Sunday!

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