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Foot pain in new shoes?

This was my second run in my new shoes (w6 r3). My doctor has told me I have flat arches and I was advised in a running shop to try Brooks Ravenna 4's so...

This was my second run in my new shoes (w6 r3). My doctor has told me I have fla...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running in Cowley (near the Mini plant) - as in car, not a small flower :-)

Tonight I fancied a 10k run. Not a lot of places to run around Cowley so I ended up running through the business parks and then through to a housing estate and...

Tonight I fancied a 10k run. Not a lot of places to run around Cowley so I ended...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rainy Running?

I've managed to reach the third run of week 6 without coming across any inclement weather so far. However, I'm heading out after work in the morning (I'm on a...

I've managed to reach the third run of week 6 without coming across any inclemen...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thanks for the kind words everyone - 20 mins ticked off!

Hi - just checking in to say that my comeback has now entered its second week! After running week 5 run1 last Tuesday I followed it with the rest of week 5....

Hi - just checking in to say that my comeback has now entered its second week! A...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well that was a rubbish run :-(

I'd been going so well since graduation - gradually covering more and more ground in my 30 minute runs ..... and then came tonight. First I had something...

I'd been going so well since graduation - gradually covering more and more grou...

Canireallyrun

Graduate•11 years ago

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20 minutes of running under my belt!

I just completed 20 minutes running in w5r3 without dying! I really enjoyed it - lovely fresh evening after the rain and I got into a rhythm ( a first for...

I just completed 20 minutes running in w5r3 without dying! I really enjoyed it ...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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I have just completed week one but feel that I am struggling, I am thinking it might be best to redo the week before moving on.

jmcl

•11 years ago

15 Replies

10 surprising 100-calorie snacks

Tuck into some of the nation's favourite treats without derailing your diet with these surprising 100-calorie snacks. From British classics like a cheese...

Tuck into some of the nation's favourite treats without derailing your diet with...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Runnimg without sleep?

Barely got sleep Saturday and none last night. Will I survive a run?

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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New here - just finished week 1 - how do you know when to move up?

Hi all- I'm new, not a runner at all and have just decided that I am going to try to do this C25K. Quite daunting! Although I don't run and am not...

Hi all- I'm new, not a runner at all and have just decided that I am going to tr...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm back and week 5 revisted...

Now that was a bit tough! I got straight out this morning, ignoring demands of coffee or at least a small banana from my shocked body. I laced up my trainers...

Now that was a bit tough! I got straight out this morning, ignoring demands of c...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Guiltiness....

Am I the only person to feel really guilty for not running on the schedule day ?

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should I? Could I?

Hello - Just signed up about 45 seconds ago! I recently discovered this plan over the weekend after toying with the idea of starting running but not really...

Hello - Just signed up about 45 seconds ago! I recently discovered this plan ove...

Melliebob

•11 years ago

16 Replies

First 10k, yikes!!!

Just about to set off for my first 10k run. Wish me luck, I will update later, once I've got my breath back, or am released from casualty! Update: I did it!...

Just about to set off for my first 10k run. Wish me luck, I will update later, o...

Tready

Graduate•11 years ago

34 Replies

Some days it's a run, others it's most definitely a jog...

Today was a jog, for certain. Run 2 of week 4, and the second run after a two month gap (before which I was on week 7, grrr got to let that go!). It was tough,...

Today was a jog, for certain. Run 2 of week 4, and the second run after a two mo...

Former-PE-Skiver

•11 years ago

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Sunday = Runday ...

Well after a return to running last week, I got thinking of why I enjoy it so much, I was thinking of all of the things I have learned about running, the way...

Well after a return to running last week, I got thinking of why I enjoy it so mu...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Bad news from the podiatrist this morning :-(

As suspected, I have shin splints. Good news is that they have not been caused by over training necessarily, but by a combination of pronation, bunions and...

As suspected, I have shin splints. Good news is that they have not been caused b...

Honorsmum

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Running again - Week 1 Run 2

I had forgotten just how tight my calves get when I run. After my first run after a long gap on Friday I was very conscious of my calves over the weekend. A...

I had forgotten just how tight my calves get when I run. After my first run aft...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Any advice please, food related.

I am now in week 7 and as Laura says, I am a runner now. I have just concentrated on getting here for weeks.Now I want to be able to lose a couple of pounds....

I am now in week 7 and as Laura says, I am a runner now. I have just concentrat...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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When there is no rhyme or reason

Overate at lunch and supper yesterday. Slept badly because of an end of summer storm. Gave up running after 20 minutes despite a cool 25°. Feel bad.

Overate at lunch and supper yesterday. Slept badly because of an end of summer s...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

10 Replies

W4R1 - Yay!!

Well if it wasn't for this group I would have repeated Week 3 telling myself I wasn't ready for week 4... but I did it today and can't believe I managed it!...

Well if it wasn't for this group I would have repeated Week 3 telling myself I w...

RuthP

Graduate•11 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone find they're loosing weight on this plan?

I'm in my 7th week now so I suppose if I am to loose anything this is where it will be lost as I will be doing loads more running?! I just wondered if I...

I'm in my 7th week now so I suppose if I am to loose anything this is where it w...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

26 Replies

W1 R1 tomorrow...

Hello, newbie here. I am a complete exercise-phobe. Never liked PE at school and was always more bookish than sporty. I hate the feeling of being out of breath...

Hello, newbie here. I am a complete exercise-phobe. Never liked PE at school and...

char2609

•11 years ago

25 Replies

And so a decision has had to be made....

My knees and ankles are killing me - down to old trainers and not having the cash to get a shiny new pair for a while. Have decided that its probably best to...

My knees and ankles are killing me - down to old trainers and not having the cas...

Fentaz42

Graduate•11 years ago

18 Replies

I just finished week 4!

Very proud of myself and I actually had a good run!! Although I'm very slow I managed to do it and I'm learning to actually breath properly which is helping so...

Very proud of myself and I actually had a good run!! Although I'm very slow I ma...

secretlemon

Graduate•11 years ago

3 Replies

I'm falling for you baby...

Life can be tricky, but when something came up that just makes everything work... I couldn't help falling... Running I think I love you... So- lets take...

Life can be tricky, but when something came up that just makes everything work.....

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

32 Replies

Arthritis in the knees

I have just developed mild arthritis in my left knee. At the moment it's just a gnawing ache and only flares up now and again. It doesn't seem to hurt when I'm...

I have just developed mild arthritis in my left knee. At the moment it's just a ...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

6 Replies

I am running in 3/4 leggings and baggy tshirt. I have my proper trainers, now am wondering what I should be wearing as it gets colder?

I am definitely a cold blooded person, so want to be warm! I am just starting out, so have absolutely no idea!

I am definitely a cold blooded person, so want to be warm! I am just starting o...

Lippie

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Fair Weather Runners....

What weather condition would stop you from going out the door for a run ?

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

23 Replies

w9 run 2

only 1 run left to complete c25k, really enjoyed it and would recommend this to anyone, couldn't run the length of myself when I began, now running for 40mins...

only 1 run left to complete c25k, really enjoyed it and would recommend this to ...

nick3368

•11 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

Foot pain in new shoes?

Running in Cowley (near the Mini plant) - as in car, not a small flower :-)

Rainy Running?

Thanks for the kind words everyone - 20 mins ticked off!

Well that was a rubbish run :-(

20 minutes of running under my belt!

I have just completed week one but feel that I am struggling, I am thinking it might be best to redo the week before moving on.

10 surprising 100-calorie snacks

Runnimg without sleep?

New here - just finished week 1 - how do you know when to move up?

I'm back and week 5 revisted...

Guiltiness....

Should I? Could I?

First 10k, yikes!!!

Some days it's a run, others it's most definitely a jog...

Sunday = Runday ...

Bad news from the podiatrist this morning :-(

Running again - Week 1 Run 2

Any advice please, food related.

When there is no rhyme or reason

W4R1 - Yay!!

Does anyone find they're loosing weight on this plan?

W1 R1 tomorrow...

And so a decision has had to be made....

I just finished week 4!

I'm falling for you baby...

Arthritis in the knees

I am running in 3/4 leggings and baggy tshirt. I have my proper trainers, now am wondering what I should be wearing as it gets colder?

Fair Weather Runners....

w9 run 2

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