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I am at the end of week 7, and have developed shin pain which is probably shin splints. I really don't want to stop running, what can I do?

I went for a gait analysis and bought proper running shoes weeks ago. I have been running on grass, but ran on the track at the beginning of the week, which I...

I went for a gait analysis and bought proper running shoes weeks ago. I have bee...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Disheartened and discouraged

A few weeks back I graduated. But towards the end I was so sick of the music on the programme and my regular route that I stopped. I have a week off then was...

A few weeks back I graduated. But towards the end I was so sick of the music on ...

TeaAye

Graduate•11 years ago

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6 weeks of diet and exercise and not a single lb lost!

Very demoralised this morning. Have been working my a**e off for the last 6 weeks- religiously running 3x a week, plus getting more exercise on top of that and...

Very demoralised this morning. Have been working my a**e off for the last 6 week...

Jany

•11 years ago

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Parkrun

Just thought I would let everyone know about this in case they didn't (I cannot be the only person who didn't know) most parks do a free timed 5k run every...

Just thought I would let everyone know about this in case they didn't (I cannot ...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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YEE-HA! My first ever 5k!

I did it - albeit a week after graduation - and I am amazed! Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could do this a couple of months ago especially as I am...

I did it - albeit a week after graduation - and I am amazed! Never in my wildes...

AlexHip78

Graduate•11 years ago

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Cracked 5k-just not as quick as I thought-but mojo has returned

Up with the sparrows this morning-I have not ever properly timed 5k. After reading all the various posts thought I ought to give it a go. Wanted to go early as...

Up with the sparrows this morning-I have not ever properly timed 5k. After readi...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7R1 - phew! And it is hot, hot, hot

So here we are in Bali - in very high humidity and never mind running for 25 mins..... how running for 25 mins up and down REALLY steep hills! I can hardly...

So here we are in Bali - in very high humidity and never mind running for 25 min...

DTDS

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has anyone seen my mojo?

I can't find it anywhere, where've you hidden it? I was doing so well - eating sensibly, swimming four or five times a week, running three times a week. I...

I can't find it anywhere, where've you hidden it? I was doing so well - eat...

TryingSoHard

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2 - Peanuts

So i wanted to get out nice and early on Sunday morning (supposed to be a glorious day), so at 6:15am this morning off a went feeling full of the joys of...

So i wanted to get out nice and early on Sunday morning (supposed to be a glorio...

RedditchMark

•11 years ago

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Knee problems - out the running!

I completed W4R2 last Tuesday but was aware of a sharp pain on the inside of my knee each time I started running... nothing much though. I got home, did my...

I completed W4R2 last Tuesday but was aware of a sharp pain on the inside of my ...

jillie100

•11 years ago

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Park run felt like worst run ever. Just goes to show...

I haven't been able to do another park run since my first back in May, so I was determined I was going to make it today. However last night I was feeling quite...

I haven't been able to do another park run since my first back in May, so I was ...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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Isn't this running milarkey a bit strange sometimes?

Graduated back in March and been loving my running, not always hitting 5k on every outing but more than happy to be out there three times a week and running...

Graduated back in March and been loving my running, not always hitting 5k on eve...

pinkhat

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R1 - I was getting bored of the couch and the knee injury

So I decided to continue the program this morning even though I recently injured my knees. I am sure I will feel it tomorrow in the morning but I think my knee...

So I decided to continue the program this morning even though I recently injured...

anand12

•11 years ago

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Second 25 min run.

Wk 7 run 1 completed this morning. Again, I chose a route that meant I was running uphill in the second half of the run - but I did it on purpose this time!!...

Wk 7 run 1 completed this morning. Again, I chose a route that meant I was runni...

backwardpossom

•11 years ago

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Janda: long time no hear, still running

I really haven't done so well keeping up with the blogs. Even reading them has been difficult. I have, however, been keeping up the running. The May Parkrun...

I really haven't done so well keeping up with the blogs. Even reading them has ...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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1st Post Grad run SUNDAY

Hello folks Tis my first post grad run tomorrow (Sunday) and I'm wondering what or how to handle it? Laura's C25K podcasts are now history and we've come to...

Hello folks Tis my first post grad run tomorrow (Sunday) and I'm wondering wh...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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29 done just 1 to do. Tomorrow is in memory of a dear friend from my hill walking days who died tragically yesterday, R.I.P. Carol.

Well the challenge of Juneathon is almost finished. I have exercised and blogged every day. Its been fun, its been hard work but I'm feeling quite pleased that...

Well the challenge of Juneathon is almost finished. I have exercised and blogged...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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New PB! So Excited!

I have been training really hard for the past month and a half - weight training and high intensity cardio. My goal is Tough Mudder in September!! I haven't...

I have been training really hard for the past month and a half - weight training...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Good News!!

Hey Everyone! I did my 'graduation' run today!! - I've been running for 30 minutes+ since Week 5 or Week 6 - I can't remember now - and I measured my run...

Hey Everyone! I did my 'graduation' run today!! - I've been running for 30...

Laney0378

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8r3 on my own

I've been staying at my mums but still managing to 'escape' for a run every other day, it's been interesting that I haven't seen one other runner while I've...

I've been staying at my mums but still managing to 'escape' for a run every othe...

Ally-d

Graduate•11 years ago

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so how do i go from treadmill to running outside?!?

i am just about to start week 8 and have so far been running on a treadmill in my garage. however, i need some tips and advice because i know that at some...

i am just about to start week 8 and have so far been running on a treadmill in m...

niknok

•11 years ago

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Stimulation drinks?

Quick question! How do we feel about taking energy drinks/ stimulation drinks before a run??? Do we find they help? I had a small can before finishing off week...

Quick question! How do we feel about taking energy drinks/ stimulation drinks be...

fightingfit

Graduate•11 years ago

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Advice needed please! Paid £120 for new running shoes - but they feel as unsupportive as my old pair!

Everything was fine and dandy until week 8. Last run and it felt as if my left shoe was worn out on the outer heel. Tried to change my gait so that it didn't...

Everything was fine and dandy until week 8. Last run and it felt as if my left ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Feeling frustrated after finishing W6R3 :(

I've been so happy with C25K so far as I've hated running for such a long time. I always thought of myself as a sprinter and my experiences always showed me...

I've been so happy with C25K so far as I've hated running for such a long time. ...

Firsa

•11 years ago

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First 10k

Just got back from 2 weeks in Baltimore so thought the best way to beat the jet lag was to have a nice slow long run. My last 3 long runs were 8k and I decided...

Just got back from 2 weeks in Baltimore so thought the best way to beat the jet ...

RunnerBean

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k at Bristol Blaise Castle today yippee

What a run - grass and muddy steep stony tracks - but good fun. Lovely free cake and a drink at the finish . Took me longer than the Bristol 10k but I got...

What a run - grass and muddy steep stony tracks - but good fun. Lovely free cake...

magster

Graduate•11 years ago

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Park run - NHS couch To 5k club

Like me, I see there are a number of new park runners. If everyone registered as NHS couch to 5k runners I wonder how many in the UK there would be?! Just a...

Like me, I see there are a number of new park runners. If everyone registered as...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

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A tough Parkrun today in my sexy new compression sleeves!!!

Second Parkrun and I really struggled! I am going to blame the remains of the cough which is haunting me and hay fever but my breathing was AWFUL and I wheezed...

Second Parkrun and I really struggled! I am going to blame the remains of the co...

Dellacat

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yes! 5k at last!

After graduation on the 10th June, we finally hit 5k today. For the last week we'd settled at 4.5k, on the last one speeding up for the last 500m. Today we...

After graduation on the 10th June, we finally hit 5k today. For the last week we...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R3 - that was challenging!

I'm amazed that I've managed to complete Week 1 - still a long way to go but it feels good! I made a big school girl error though and scheduled my last run...

I'm amazed that I've managed to complete Week 1 - still a long way to go but it ...

AlwaysTimeForWine

•11 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2013

I am at the end of week 7, and have developed shin pain which is probably shin splints. I really don't want to stop running, what can I do?

Disheartened and discouraged

6 weeks of diet and exercise and not a single lb lost!

Parkrun

YEE-HA! My first ever 5k!

Cracked 5k-just not as quick as I thought-but mojo has returned

W7R1 - phew! And it is hot, hot, hot

Has anyone seen my mojo?

Week 6 Run 2 - Peanuts

Knee problems - out the running!

Park run felt like worst run ever. Just goes to show...

Isn't this running milarkey a bit strange sometimes?

W5R1 - I was getting bored of the couch and the knee injury

Second 25 min run.

Janda: long time no hear, still running

1st Post Grad run SUNDAY

29 done just 1 to do. Tomorrow is in memory of a dear friend from my hill walking days who died tragically yesterday, R.I.P. Carol.

New PB! So Excited!

Good News!!

W8r3 on my own

so how do i go from treadmill to running outside?!?

Stimulation drinks?

Advice needed please! Paid £120 for new running shoes - but they feel as unsupportive as my old pair!

Feeling frustrated after finishing W6R3 :(

First 10k

10k at Bristol Blaise Castle today yippee

Park run - NHS couch To 5k club

A tough Parkrun today in my sexy new compression sleeves!!!

Yes! 5k at last!

W1R3 - that was challenging!

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