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'Speed' .....post C25K podcasts. Better, I think than 'Stepping Stones'.

I used Stepping Stones for my first post C25K run.I stuck with it all the way through but found the beat per minute that I had to run to rather awkward. My...

I used Stepping Stones for my first post C25K run.I stuck with it all the way t...

flossieflyblow

Graduate•10 years ago

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Advice on first parkrun please?

A while back I mentioned that I wanted to do a half marathon next year and I received some good advice to do some smaller races first. So I have found a...

A while back I mentioned that I wanted to do a half marathon next year and I rec...

emzylou

Graduate•10 years ago

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Piriformis Syndrome - Anyway had this and got over it?

Not sure how I did this, though I have a hunch some over-zealous stretching maybe to blame, but I am recovering from Piriformis Syndrome. My physio did a...

Not sure how I did this, though I have a hunch some over-zealous stretching mayb...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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When do people find it best to move from shorts to leggings/tracksters etc?

Hi I have been wearing shorts since starting running earlier this year, but this morning my knees hurt. This has never happened before [although I have had...

Hi I have been wearing shorts since starting running earlier this year, but this...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Well I've just finished wk4 run 1 and my Runkeeper app tells me I've run 0.00km! Funny...it felt longer than that! Lol!

Ok. So Runkeer says I'm in a poor GPS signal area...I'll grant you that there are mature trees overhanging the pavements where I run, but I'd still say I was...

Ok. So Runkeer says I'm in a poor GPS signal area...I'll grant you that there ar...

I_will_do_it

Graduate•10 years ago

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FIRST POST POD PLODDING RUN

What a difference 5mm makes. Who'd have thought it eh? This morning was my first proper run in a few weeks and the first since my podiatrist visit at the...

What a difference 5mm makes. Who'd have thought it eh? This morning was my fir...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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The Xmas quest week 1

Hi all and welcome to our first Quest. There has been a great response and I thought the way forward was to make a list of the people who have pledged a...

Hi all and welcome to our first Quest. There has been a great response and I...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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10kms.... TICK!!!!

What a weekend it's been. I got home from work on Friday evening and got changed to go out for a run as soon as Mrs Narmour got home herself to relieve me of...

What a weekend it's been. I got home from work on Friday evening and got changed...

Narmour

Graduate•10 years ago

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Article on golden rules for training

worth a read http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/25-golden-rules-running?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Training-_-GoldenRules

worth a read http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/25-golden-rules-running?c...

wilmacgh

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 6 run 2 done

went out a 4am to do run it was cold first frost iv seen for a while. Anyway all went well bit worried about my angina with to cold but no problems.Looking...

went out a 4am to do run it was cold first frost iv seen for a while. Anyway all...

ned63

Graduate•10 years ago

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CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A SUITABLE APP .......

I'm about to start Week 8 and with these longer runs have found I need to ditch Laura and run to my own playlist/s. However, I'm wondering if there's an app...

I'm about to start Week 8 and with these longer runs have found I need to ditch ...

KAYDIE

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed a 5k run for charity and didn't come last!!

I signed up for a 5km run at my university for charity, paid the money and then realised I couldn't run. I started doing the Couch to 5k podcasts to try to get...

I signed up for a 5km run at my university for charity, paid the money and then ...

Bethany94

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 here I come!

Just back from w8r3 and feeling great! Managed to run for almost 30 mins and felt like I could have kept going! Hopefully will manage week 9 relatively...

Just back from w8r3 and feeling great! Managed to run for almost 30 mins and fel...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anyone skip week 6 jump to 7

Hi I have just completed week 5 run3, I didn't use the app and ran for 25 minutes now not sure wether to skip week 6! Laura seen to glitch on me earlier in...

Hi I have just completed week 5 run3, I didn't use the app and ran for 25 minute...

clair4576

•10 years ago

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What Happened!!!

I started the c25k back in april and have been inspired by all your posts even though I was never brave enough to reply or create one. Without this forum I...

I started the c25k back in april and have been inspired by all your posts even t...

mtrapril

Graduate•10 years ago

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End of Week 7

Well folks, finished the 3rd run today, but having the same problem as last time, on my right lower leg its sore, not painful, just sore and only on the one...

Well folks, finished the 3rd run today, but having the same problem as last time...

SewingBee123A

Graduate•10 years ago

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Plymouth 10k - NEW PB

Hi folks - just thought I would update you on my new running quest. I have built up to 10k- but pretty slow and to be honest i am not that confident. But I...

Hi folks - just thought I would update you on my new running quest. I have buil...

suzybenj

Graduate•10 years ago

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That bad run feeling...

You probably know what I mean. Its run day, you know you aren't feeling up for it but feel beyond guilty at even considering missing it? I run Tues, Thurs...

You probably know what I mean. Its run day, you know you aren't feeling up for i...

nextjenn

Graduate•10 years ago

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I did it! Week 5 run 3!

Cannot believe i just did that, it really was a very slow plod but i didn't stop. Thighs were screaming louder that the music at one point but there was a kind...

Cannot believe i just did that, it really was a very slow plod but i didn't stop...

Natalie01

Graduate•10 years ago

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Day one... COMPLETE!!

Having gained a hefty midriff during my last relationship (he annoyed me so I ate not the best plan)!!! I've decided its time to get back on the weight loss...

Having gained a hefty midriff during my last relationship (he annoyed me so I at...

lucyroses

•10 years ago

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Love spending !

Had a little unexpected windfall , so after much debating I have purchased myself a garmin forerunner ladies ( pink one ) from amazon . Can't wait for it to...

Had a little unexpected windfall , so after much debating I have purchased mysel...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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6am run wk 6 r2

Well dragged myself out of bed at 5.30 , cuppa , Sat listening to hubby who was up for work . Bless him , saying you know I don't like idea of you running...

Well dragged myself out of bed at 5.30 , cuppa , Sat listening to hubby who was ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Pre Christmas goal challenge

I am signing myself up for Realfoodieclub's group. I have had a very busy time since graduating so have had less time for running. But I have to admit that...

I am signing myself up for Realfoodieclub's group. I have had a very busy time s...

susan22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Any advice on earphones that stay in but don't cost the earth please?

Wiggle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi everyone, I'm after some advice please! I'm just about to embark on week 4, but have no idea of the distance I'm covering...

I tend to just run variations of the same route, round a series of roads and parks (away from prying eyes!). I would like to know the distance I'm covering,...

I tend to just run variations of the same route, round a series of roads and par...

I_will_do_it

Graduate•10 years ago

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Done...

Finally done my last run of week 9!!!!!!!! cannot believe i can now run for 30 mins, its not quite 5k yet so ill be working on that from now on and going back...

Finally done my last run of week 9!!!!!!!! cannot believe i can now run for 30 m...

Lush__x

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi, what are people's thoughts re couch to 5k using the treadmill if weather is too dire to go out? Is it considered acceptable? Thanks x

MrsDetermined

•10 years ago

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Strong winds & rain stopped my run tonight

Just got in from work , excited about my run 2wk 6 ( in my lovely new trainers) but decided against it , the wind is very strong & it's raining . Don't mind...

Just got in from work , excited about my run 2wk 6 ( in my lovely new trainers) ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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First Parkrun - and to be recommended!

I completed my first Parkrun this morning at Frimley Lodge (follows the canal and railway line - so very flat!) and did 5k in either 31.11 or 31.22 depending...

I completed my first Parkrun this morning at Frimley Lodge (follows the canal an...

deb54

Graduate•10 years ago

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MUSCULAR OVERHALL

So I saw this lovely no nonsense podiatrist today and she looked me up and down with suspicion. "Walk towards me Dan" she asked. "Now walk away from me. Keep...

So I saw this lovely no nonsense podiatrist today and she looked me up and down ...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

20 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2013

'Speed' .....post C25K podcasts. Better, I think than 'Stepping Stones'.

Advice on first parkrun please?

Piriformis Syndrome - Anyway had this and got over it?

When do people find it best to move from shorts to leggings/tracksters etc?

Well I've just finished wk4 run 1 and my Runkeeper app tells me I've run 0.00km! Funny...it felt longer than that! Lol!

FIRST POST POD PLODDING RUN

The Xmas quest week 1

10kms.... TICK!!!!

Article on golden rules for training

week 6 run 2 done

CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A SUITABLE APP .......

Completed a 5k run for charity and didn't come last!!

Week 9 here I come!

Anyone skip week 6 jump to 7

What Happened!!!

End of Week 7

Plymouth 10k - NEW PB

That bad run feeling...

I did it! Week 5 run 3!

Day one... COMPLETE!!

Love spending !

6am run wk 6 r2

Pre Christmas goal challenge

Any advice on earphones that stay in but don't cost the earth please?

Hi everyone, I'm after some advice please! I'm just about to embark on week 4, but have no idea of the distance I'm covering...

Done...

Hi, what are people's thoughts re couch to 5k using the treadmill if weather is too dire to go out? Is it considered acceptable? Thanks x

Strong winds & rain stopped my run tonight

First Parkrun - and to be recommended!

MUSCULAR OVERHALL

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