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After all the 'it's too dark' comments from the caring boyfriend I have made him agree to come running with me after work this evening, I think we will still...

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I'm starting couch to 5k this week, I can currently do 5k in about 40 minutes. Is it worth skipping the first couple of weeks bc of this?

Wisskers

•11 years ago

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Woo I may have a running partner or two!

After all the 'it's too dark' comments from the caring boyfriend I have made him...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

Hi I am also at week 7 but although I have done it three times I still struggle to complete and do not know if I should repeat or try week 8.

Finished week 7 with a struggle, now what?

Hi I am also at week 7 but although I have done it three times I still struggle ...

gracecassar

Graduate•11 years ago

went out at 4.30 for run 3 week 2 this morning to find it had gone from my ipod . Panic what to do. Do I do week 1 or try run 1 wk 3 . anyway did run 1 wk 3...

week 2 could not compleat help

went out at 4.30 for run 3 week 2 this morning to find it had gone from my ipod ...

ned63

Graduate•11 years ago

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Do most people run outside or on the treadmill?

I've been doing mine outside ( and while pushing a dbl stroller!) and am on week 4 day 3. I find it hard. the 5 mins.. im so done by the end of it! BUT I know...

I've been doing mine outside ( and while pushing a dbl stroller!) and am on wee...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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First Post! Week 6 Run 2 - Strange one

Did anyone else find it really strange doing this run after the week 5 20 min run? Feels like I went backwards and dare I say it, I found it a little easy. I...

Did anyone else find it really strange doing this run after the week 5 20 min ru...

phillyq

•11 years ago

After a full days work I got into my running gear and jumped on the treadmill for W4R2. As it was dark outside I caught my reflection in one of the windows...

I'm amazed I'm actually enjoying this,

After a full days work I got into my running gear and jumped on the treadmill fo...

Ladylovesmilktray

Graduate•11 years ago

This question appeared on 'The Guardian Running Blog'- Any suggestions from the NHSC25 group?...

Enjoying Running

This question appeared on 'The Guardian Running Blog'- Any suggestions from the ...

tygfuz

Graduate•11 years ago

1st run on week one ...took me a while to warm up and wasn't sure I'd even be able to do the 8 reps but I did! Dead chuffed and already looking forward to the...

I did it!

1st run on week one ...took me a while to warm up and wasn't sure I'd even be ab...

cangelic1

•11 years ago

Repeated week 7 and tonights run only did 3 miles. But ran without stopping. Week 8 here I come

Week 7 twice

Repeated week 7 and tonights run only did 3 miles. But ran without stopping. We...

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm a big lad. I'm a little concerned about starting running carrying more weight that I should be. Any advice please ?

Gasping-for-Air

•11 years ago

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It wasn't fast or pretty.....

...but I ran tonight for 11k. My longest run yet. There were really strong winds tonight, when it was against me it took my breath away. Behind me, it was...

...but I ran tonight for 11k. My longest run yet. There were really strong winds...

Tready

Graduate•11 years ago

Started this again after totally losing my way over the lovely long hot summer but I'm back to loving the running again! Took my 13 year old with me tonight...

Smug nearly 40 mummy

Started this again after totally losing my way over the lovely long hot summer b...

Sybs39

•11 years ago

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On my rest days is it ok to go to gym and cross train eg swimming ,elliptical trainer , row machine ? ,

Rockette

•11 years ago

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How do you cope with the cold?

Today feels like there's been a massive dip in temperature and winter is definitely beckoning now. In fact I had to dig out the winter coat for the first time...

Today feels like there's been a massive dip in temperature and winter is definit...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just did the 20 mins and ran to my absolute limit for today.

Pleased I did it and I really pushed myself. If it had been 1 minute longer, I don't think I would have done it. Is it good to push yourself to the limit like...

Pleased I did it and I really pushed myself. If it had been 1 minute longer, I d...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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THAT WORKED! Thanks folks :)

Week 8 R1 done. AND ENJOYED!.. I followed the advice to forget about pace and just concentrate on enjoying the running. and it worked! I left Runkeeper off,...

Week 8 R1 done. AND ENJOYED!.. I followed the advice to forget about pace and ju...

NewlifeLil

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm posting this just to see graduate next to my name(just kidding).Decided to do my first run post graduation today.

I did a 25min run at a faster pace than I have run before at 7kph, whereas before I was going at 6.7.I interspersed that with 3 2min runs at 8kph.I found it...

I did a 25min run at a faster pace than I have run before at 7kph, whereas befor...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

I'm looking at treating myself to something when (if?) I graduate. Just wondering what everyone else has done, if anything. I'd like something running...

What is your end game treat?

I'm looking at treating myself to something when (if?) I graduate. Just wonderi...

theriddler

•11 years ago

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Next up W5R3!

After 4 days when I've not been able to fit in a run, I just did W5R2. I had been pretty apprehensive about getting out there again, but it was OK! I hadn't...

After 4 days when I've not been able to fit in a run, I just did W5R2. I had b...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

I'm falling apart - it's official. I've done 4 runs since my 3 week break to wear in orthotics that are aiming to sort out my ridiculous feet. First run was...

Argh and ouch - my week so far has involved a podiatrist and an osteopath.

I'm falling apart - it's official. I've done 4 runs since my 3 week break to we...

Honorsmum

•11 years ago

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CAN'T DEAL WITH THE REST DAYS...

Any one else have this issue?? Just back from W8 R1 - fab run covered loads more ground by the 25min mark than last week so that inspired me to up my pace...

Any one else have this issue?? Just back from W8 R1 - fab run covered loads m...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4 R2 - Where's my energy gone?

I don't really understand this. I'm now 4 weeks into the program and my energy levels during the runs are fine (obviously tired at the end, but I can get...

I don't really understand this. I'm now 4 weeks into the program and my energy l...

theriddler

•11 years ago

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Should I have registered somewhere to be able to get the graduate badge when I complete the programme?

I have just completed Week 4 and am now beginning to think that I will complete the programme. Should I have registered somewhere at the start to be eligible...

I have just completed Week 4 and am now beginning to think that I will complete ...

KAYDIE

Graduate•11 years ago

Well its my birthday today and although I have a couple years left until the big 40 I felt that I was getting more and more unfit over the last few weeks and...

3 months off but managed a decent run this morning. Very chuffed!

Well its my birthday today and although I have a couple years left until the big...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

I did the British Heart Foundation 10k this past weekend, and after I finished that (not particularly well or fast), felt I needed a new goal to look forward...

Applying for the Brighton Half Marathon, in a fit of madness...

I did the British Heart Foundation 10k this past weekend, and after I finished t...

mehitabel

Graduate•11 years ago

I've just (20 minutes ago) completed W5R3. Everyone posts about how great they feel after running for 20 minutes but I just feel knackered! The first few...

20 minutes done but it was so hard

I've just (20 minutes ago) completed W5R3. Everyone posts about how great they f...

StripyBear

•11 years ago