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Week 1, run 3

I've completed Week 1. Apart from a cold wind, it was about the same as runs 1 & 2. I kept myself going with the thought of how much better I would...

I've completed Week 1. Apart from a cold wind, it was about the same as runs...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 run 1

I did it! I amazed myself when Laura said I'd run for a total of 8 minutes! My husband (henceforth "NotPheidippides") had to jog extra slowly so's not to...

I did it! I amazed myself when Laura said I'd run for a total of 8 minutes! My ...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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10K Training

I've started Samantha Murphy's B210K podcasts, I ran week 2 run 1 on Wednesday. I have run every other day for the last 2 weeks, the B210k runs and a Parkrun...

I've started Samantha Murphy's B210K podcasts, I ran week 2 run 1 on Wednesday. ...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hip pain - advice please.

Over a week ago I ran 9 miles (I have run this distance no problem before), it was bitterly cold and on the way back I was aware I was bracing myself against...

Over a week ago I ran 9 miles (I have run this distance no problem before), it w...

notbad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stamina podcast

Well, today I was not feeling too brill, but the kids had been packed off to grannies so there was no excuse for not going out for a run.... Needed Laura to...

Well, today I was not feeling too brill, but the kids had been packed off to gra...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - done and done (finally)

well I know I have not posted on here before and being a new joiner but after reading a lot of your posts it spurred me to join in and I have to say I am so...

well I know I have not posted on here before and being a new joiner but after re...

norabzil

Graduate•11 years ago

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Walk don't run?

Have you seen this is today's Guardian? http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2013/apr/05/brisk-walk-healthier-running-scientists We seem to be damned...

Have you seen this is today's Guardian? http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyl...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

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5*50 challenge - what should I record for 1 hour exercise class?

Every week I do an hour long exercise class. Its roughly half hour cardio, half hour strength & flex type exercises. I recorded it on the 5*50 challenge site...

Every week I do an hour long exercise class. Its roughly half hour cardio, half ...

jenniej

Graduate•11 years ago

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Canal floaters - made w6r2 unique

So I'm visiting the in-laws in manchester and decided I'd run down the local canal path and just turn back when the podcast called 1/2 way. The sun was...

So I'm visiting the in-laws in manchester and decided I'd run down the local can...

Twedders

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk 2 Run 2 - Banana power?

Managed all of the 6x90 second runs this morning!!!! Felt much easier than Monday's run. Can't decide whether it was down to my increased althleticism (!) the...

Managed all of the 6x90 second runs this morning!!!! Felt much easier than Monda...

Wheatls

Graduate•11 years ago

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It's here!

My badge has arrived! It's real! I'm up in Achiltibuie and it's a beautiful, blue, clear and crisp morning. I won't be running anywhere as the single track...

My badge has arrived! It's real! I'm up in Achiltibuie and it's a beautiful, blu...

Sadiekit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Up with the Lark

W8R2 - Today was my first early morning run, out of the house at 6.15am!!!! Yes it sounds mad but I have to say I would recommend it, feel wide awake now and...

W8R2 - Today was my first early morning run, out of the house at 6.15am!!!! Yes ...

Geri18

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - In the bag WooHoo, Laura says I'm a runner now :)

I did it, I really did!! I am so proud of myself and happy! I have heard some of you lovely people say about punching the air and feeling emotional after...

I did it, I really did!! I am so proud of myself and happy! I have heard some of...

HappyRunningFi

Graduate•11 years ago

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4th Post Grad Run

Yay! Run today :) I've behaved myself and listened to the advice given by the supportive members here (Thank you) and resisted the urge to run without rest...

Yay! Run today :) I've behaved myself and listened to the advice given by the...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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Hmmmmm week seven begins later today.....

You guys have all been fab in being supportive,,,. Generally finding the running less the most exciting thing I have ever done cause I am in shock at doing it,...

You guys have all been fab in being supportive,,,. Generally finding the running...

Rubies

•11 years ago

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Vibration Plates

Has anyone used/using a Vibration plate, I was wondering if they are as good as they claim to be? I was contemplating getting my wife one for her Birthday.

Has anyone used/using a Vibration plate, I was wondering if they are as good as ...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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What distance should I be running?

I haven't downloaded the podcast and just starting week 3 tonight. The thing is, I have been runing the same distance which is 3 kilometres and it dawned on...

I haven't downloaded the podcast and just starting week 3 tonight. The thing is...

kirble

Graduate•11 years ago

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The monster is slain – Week five, run three, I have you!

[Fireworks, cartwheels, cheers, champagne corks popping]. Did it, did it, did it!!!! Most inauspicious of circumstances beforehand. I had the night from...

[Fireworks, cartwheels, cheers, champagne corks popping]. Did it, did it, did...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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Excruciating knee pain :-(

Having to postpone any type of exercise due to most horrendous knee pain Finished week 1 (did 4 runs) then took pains on my left knee so postponed week 2...

Having to postpone any type of exercise due to most horrendous knee pain Fini...

Michelle76

•11 years ago

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Not quite as planned.....6 weeks pregnant! what should I do?

I hope no-one I know is reading this and if they are then shush! I'm pretty sure I'm safe on here! Anyway I am "unexpectedly" (I use the inverted commas as I...

I hope no-one I know is reading this and if they are then shush! I'm pretty sur...

lucykate

•11 years ago

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Post grad run no 2

So yes tonight was good if not better than before and took a new route too which was lovely overlooking the fields and so on, my app let me down at 2.4 miles...

So yes tonight was good if not better than before and took a new route too which...

Mrsbelt1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1. Yipeeee!!

I absolutely LOVE C25K!! So after a disappointing first run (week 1 run 1) last week, I have found a speed of running that suits me. I was able to complete...

I absolutely LOVE C25K!! So after a disappointing first run (week 1 run 1) la...

RiverOwl

•11 years ago

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Totally exhausted but I did it!!! W5R3!!

Today was the dreaded W5R3 - was dreading it. To go from 8 minutes to 20 minutes is a massive increase. Tonight my husband came with me as my cheerleader and...

Today was the dreaded W5R3 - was dreading it. To go from 8 minutes to 20 minutes...

helenf28

•11 years ago

14 Replies

What is this weather doing to me?

Just been out for week 3 run 3. Doing fine, halfway through and then out of nowhere the skies darkened and it started to snow heavily!!!! It's April, for...

Just been out for week 3 run 3. Doing fine, halfway through and then out of now...

newrunner56

Graduate•11 years ago

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Post grad run!

So tues was my first post grad run..... I eased the pressure off and told myself I would cut my route short and just do 20 mins to get myself back into...

So tues was my first post grad run..... I eased the pressure off and told myself...

Mrsbelt1

Graduate•11 years ago

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I find myself doing a consolation run once more!

Having given up on intervals for the moment after a fail this morning, I decided to cheer myself up by going out and doing 5k this afternoon. It worked I feel...

Having given up on intervals for the moment after a fail this morning, I decided...

Bluepiano

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 day 5 - anyone else feeling wiped out already?

I don't know whether this should be a blog or a question - but I ran this morning and had to include every inch of warm up and warm down walk to get to 5k. I...

I don't know whether this should be a blog or a question - but I ran this mornin...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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First 3 post grad runs

When people say pride comes before a fall, they are not kidding. My first post grad run sucked. stuff hurt and i didn't push through it and i wimped out after...

When people say pride comes before a fall, they are not kidding. My first post g...

Plant_murderer

Graduate•11 years ago

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Live FAQ session on weight loss: Friday 3pm

Watch a live debate on the most effective ways to lose weight and keep it off and get your diet and exercise questions answered. Tune in on Friday 5 April...

Watch a live debate on the most effective ways to lose weight and keep it off an...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Where 2 years running has got me!

Well this week is the 2 year anniversary of me starting couch to 5k! I started on a Sunday morning after the clocks went back bright and early hoping everyone...

Well this week is the 2 year anniversary of me starting couch to 5k! I started ...

didntrunthat

Graduate•11 years ago

16 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Week 1, run 3

Week 1 run 1

10K Training

Hip pain - advice please.

Stamina podcast

Week 5 Run 3 - done and done (finally)

Walk don't run?

5*50 challenge - what should I record for 1 hour exercise class?

Canal floaters - made w6r2 unique

Wk 2 Run 2 - Banana power?

It's here!

Up with the Lark

Week 6 Run 3 - In the bag WooHoo, Laura says I'm a runner now :)

4th Post Grad Run

Hmmmmm week seven begins later today.....

Vibration Plates

What distance should I be running?

The monster is slain – Week five, run three, I have you!

Excruciating knee pain :-(

Not quite as planned.....6 weeks pregnant! what should I do?

Post grad run no 2

Week 2 Run 1. Yipeeee!!

Totally exhausted but I did it!!! W5R3!!

What is this weather doing to me?

Post grad run!

I find myself doing a consolation run once more!

5x50 day 5 - anyone else feeling wiped out already?

First 3 post grad runs

Live FAQ session on weight loss: Friday 3pm

Where 2 years running has got me!

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