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What a difference a day or two makes...

Well, I've just completed W5 R3 for the second time and I'm buzzing. I wasn't right on Sunday and thinking about it now, I was daft to even think about...

Well, I've just completed W5 R3 for the second time and I'm buzzing. I wasn't ri...

mummystar

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 completed

Its done - I did it - running for 25 minutes - who ever would have thought it was possible? Laura says I'm a runner and I think I may believe her.

Its done - I did it - running for 25 minutes - who ever would have thought it wa...

nellmc

Graduate•11 years ago

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Small question for those using myfitness pal if I may.

Can I ask your advise on whether you eat your running calories as well? There seem to be some really good results from myfitness pal and I am thinking about...

Can I ask your advise on whether you eat your running calories as well? There ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•11 years ago

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Any tips for running with colds?

Today is an either or day, I either repeat week 8 run 3 or I start week 9 but I also feel like I have the beginnings of a cold and am tired (does this get me...

Today is an either or day, I either repeat week 8 run 3 or I start week 9 but I ...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rest day - swimming allowed?

Hi all, Week 2 of the program and enjoying it so far. Just a quick question when it states that you need a rest day between each session. Would I still be able...

Hi all, Week 2 of the program and enjoying it so far. Just a quick question when...

theriddler

•11 years ago

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Should you run on an empty stomach????

Hi everyone, Not managed to start my couch to 5k just yet - juggling work, kids and hubby lol. Just looking for some advice on whether to have food prior to a...

Hi everyone, Not managed to start my couch to 5k just yet - juggling work, kids ...

aliciarun77

•11 years ago

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CT5K & F&S combination ? examples please

Hi , I was wondering if anyone has done the combination of couch to 5k and flex and strength and how they done it ? like how many days of the week did they do...

Hi , I was wondering if anyone has done the combination of couch to 5k and flex ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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The doldrums - no running, asthma and general apathy :(

Hi everyone, I need a fix of positivity and friendly encouragement, please! I haven't been running for a while. I've just come back from two weeks in Japan...

Hi everyone, I need a fix of positivity and friendly encouragement, please! I h...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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woo hoo

wk 3 rp 1 today set off with a heavy heart was convincing myself there was no way I could run for 3 mins gave myself a telling off and said come what may we...

wk 3 rp 1 today set off with a heavy heart was convincing myself there was no wa...

suew123

•11 years ago

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What's the best app for running?

I finally got a fancy phone and would like to get an app for running (mapping, speed, etc). If such app has an additional fitness and maybe nutrition section...

I finally got a fancy phone and would like to get an app for running (mapping, s...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Day 1week8 done! It wasn't as bad as the last day of 7,and I upped the speed a bit.I don't suppose the 5km includes the walk haha.

it will take me forever to do 5km

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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FIRST PARKRUN ~ ANY ADVICE & WHAT'S A DECENT TIME FOR A 50 YEAR OLD?

With any luck, my wife and I will be doing our first Parkrun this Saturday at Killerton, near Exeter. Does anyone have any tips or words of wisdom they can...

With any luck, my wife and I will be doing our first Parkrun this Saturday at Ki...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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waaaah!!!!! London Marathon has accepted me - I am rabbit in the headlights

I posted a while ago I had been accepted for the London Marathon - but I had not heard anythinhg all summer - so wondered if it was a (rather relieved)figment...

I posted a while ago I had been accepted for the London Marathon - but I had not...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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Need a boost as legs refuse to work

Hello fellow chums, I am having a rather grim time of late. Since running my personal spectacular sub 30min last friday, my poor old legs have been extremely...

Hello fellow chums, I am having a rather grim time of late. Since running my pe...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run 2 Done

Another run done and dusted. Bit of a longer break than normal as I was away for the weekend, but I got through it and even sped up a tiny bit for the final...

Another run done and dusted. Bit of a longer break than normal as I was away for...

MinxyMissK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Help - to do week 6 or not?

Hi everyone! After doing the first 5 weeks of C25k (and enjoying most of it!) I am already to start week 6...I think. My quandry is that over the weekend, my...

Hi everyone! After doing the first 5 weeks of C25k (and enjoying most of it!) I...

ADR2009

Graduate•11 years ago

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Who is Laura?

Ok my husband thinks I've become slightly obsessed (he's probably right!) but I can't get over the fact that Laura sounds really like comedian Isy Suttie......

Ok my husband thinks I've become slightly obsessed (he's probably right!) but I ...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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2nd run of week nine. I took my run at a nice steady pace this morning as i haven't been at my best the past couple of weeks.

I felt myself getting into my stride after the first 1.5 k but by 4k i was dead on my legs?? I think i picked my pace up too much and tired myself out which of...

I felt myself getting into my stride after the first 1.5 k but by 4k i was dead ...

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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Am I too heavy to run?

I am a size 20 and weigh about 17 1/2 stone. I am on week 3 of CT5K and am really struggling to get through it as I am in agony with my right knee. I started...

I am a size 20 and weigh about 17 1/2 stone. I am on week 3 of CT5K and am reall...

MumWhaley

•11 years ago

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help I move on to week 8 today but completely disheartened by the fact I am gaining weight.I would have thought I would be losing by now

I would like to lose about 12lbs

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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I have pain behind my knee at the top of my calf can walk but find difficulty lifting my leg up a step

Last 4 days walked approx 15 miles/day which caused some pain. Then Sunday did a short run -5k but fell banging my knee causing swelling pain has become worse...

Last 4 days walked approx 15 miles/day which caused some pain. Then Sunday did a...

twigg

•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

All done I ran slightly faster on the treadmill and saw my heart rate rise up to 160 so slowed down a bit Last minute pushed hard Felt I could run for...

All done I ran slightly faster on the treadmill and saw my heart rate rise up ...

Kingo

•11 years ago

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Last Orders...Please

So how would you like to buy a fellow runner a well deserved drink ? Well I've signed up to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support by not drinking alcohol...

So how would you like to buy a fellow runner a well deserved drink ? Well I've ...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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Köln Marathon Relay - 2 weeks 5 days to go....!

Well I posted a rather panicked question the day before yesterday. How was I going to get from basically a very unfit graduate state (Not run, nor indeed done...

Well I posted a rather panicked question the day before yesterday. How was I goi...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Perfect weather

After a rubbish last run just managed 4k in 30 minutes. It is weird as I struggle for the first 20 minutes then pick up. Is it in the mind, I know mentally I...

After a rubbish last run just managed 4k in 30 minutes. It is weird as I struggl...

Eve1975

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stop The Clock - I Need To Pee!

When Mrs Malcy showed me http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24208223 I could only say one thing - AAARGHH!

When Mrs Malcy showed me http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24208223 ...

Malcy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Using your Wii Balance Board as Smart/Wifi Scales

Not sure if this has been posted before? It's not going to be of use to everyone but it might interest someone, you can get app for Android Device/Phone that...

Not sure if this has been posted before? It's not going to be of use to everyone...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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On to week 9! Can't quite believe it!

I have a confession to make though. I have strayed a bit from the plan, as instead of completing 28 mins for week 8 I have done 30 mins for runs 1 and 2, and...

I have a confession to make though. I have strayed a bit from the plan, as inste...

edqa233

Graduate•11 years ago

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The impossible made possible

Well, Week 9 looms and the impossible now has become acheivable. Very pleased with myself, for a. 52 year old, overweight and unfit male. I cruised through...

Well, Week 9 looms and the impossible now has become acheivable. Very pleased wi...

Trickydicky61

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run best times on a Monday

Just done run 2 of week 6. 5k in 28 mins 50 secs I seem to do better times after a two day break and with interval training. Anybody else finding this?

Just done run 2 of week 6. 5k in 28 mins 50 secs I seem to do better times after...

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

What a difference a day or two makes...

Week 6 run 3 completed

Small question for those using myfitness pal if I may.

Any tips for running with colds?

Rest day - swimming allowed?

Should you run on an empty stomach????

CT5K & F&S combination ? examples please

The doldrums - no running, asthma and general apathy :(

woo hoo

What's the best app for running?

Day 1week8 done! It wasn't as bad as the last day of 7,and I upped the speed a bit.I don't suppose the 5km includes the walk haha.

FIRST PARKRUN ~ ANY ADVICE & WHAT'S A DECENT TIME FOR A 50 YEAR OLD?

waaaah!!!!! London Marathon has accepted me - I am rabbit in the headlights

Need a boost as legs refuse to work

Run 2 Done

Help - to do week 6 or not?

Who is Laura?

2nd run of week nine. I took my run at a nice steady pace this morning as i haven't been at my best the past couple of weeks.

Am I too heavy to run?

help I move on to week 8 today but completely disheartened by the fact I am gaining weight.I would have thought I would be losing by now

I have pain behind my knee at the top of my calf can walk but find difficulty lifting my leg up a step

Week 7 run 1

Last Orders...Please

Köln Marathon Relay - 2 weeks 5 days to go....!

Perfect weather

Stop The Clock - I Need To Pee!

Using your Wii Balance Board as Smart/Wifi Scales

On to week 9! Can't quite believe it!

The impossible made possible

Run best times on a Monday

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