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I have a BMI of 26.1 and say I should have 1610 cal to 2101 a day so how many cal do I use to lose? 1400 or 1610?

louise323

•10 years ago

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Should I do week one again?

I've just finished week one but I just feel it should've gotten easier as the week went by and that I should do it again or should I just move on to week two...

I've just finished week one but I just feel it should've gotten easier as the we...

sjb2102

•10 years ago

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Nearly time to get ready for the next big quest

The interim quest is coming to an end this weekend. So it's time to get your thinking caps on for the Love to run valentines Quest It will be six weeks and...

The interim quest is coming to an end this weekend. So it's time to get your th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Lower back...what to do?

Past 2 days I have felt rather uncomfortable and stiff in my lower back. Seems worse after sitting. Strangely, I have no trouble whilst running :). Have just...

Past 2 days I have felt rather uncomfortable and stiff in my lower back. Seems w...

iwillbefit

Graduate•10 years ago

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Long time listener first time poster. W4R1

for the first time my mind wandered off whilst running today into a contemplation zone (as opposed to thinking about breathing, falling over, looking like an...

for the first time my mind wandered off whilst running today into a contemplatio...

geesus1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Really surprised myself

So I downloaded the couch to 5k app yesterday and decided to embark on my first run - I read the first day run of walking and running yet decided initially...

So I downloaded the couch to 5k app yesterday and decided to embark on my first ...

crumpet88

•10 years ago

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Oh my days! I actually did it!

Today I headed out for my first 25 minute run and after the first two runs of week 6 I was extremely hesitant about whether I would be able to run for the full...

Today I headed out for my first 25 minute run and after the first two runs of we...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running again. I've missed it!! And I can STILL DO IT!! :-)

Yesterday, I went out for the first run of 2014, and my first run in well over 4 months, and I ran a solid 3K!! No watch (Garmin was out of charge after so...

Yesterday, I went out for the first run of 2014, and my first run in well over 4...

Stefliser

Graduate•10 years ago

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Planning week 2

Just completed week 1, hurrah! Staring week 2 on Sunday. Don't actually plan my runs, just run/walk til half way through, then come home. So with week 1 I went...

Just completed week 1, hurrah! Staring week 2 on Sunday. Don't actually plan my ...

kutch70

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fitbit

Has anyone got a fitbit? I'm intrigued by them and wondered whether they are just a flash in the pan or worth having. I love a gadget. Any opinions? Viki

Has anyone got a fitbit? I'm intrigued by them and wondered whether they are jus...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Treadmill day!

We are having COLD and SNOW in NY so it will have to be the treadmill in my basement for my run today!! The picture is where I love to run--notice the big deer...

We are having COLD and SNOW in NY so it will have to be the treadmill in my base...

Maitko2

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R3

Got too excited about my last session of week 1 and started off running faster than I should. Now have sore legs & knees! Must remember I'm 3 stone over...

Got too excited about my last session of week 1 and started off running faster t...

Choccychic

•10 years ago

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Update on running on my own

Up date, Barry into 3rd week of radio therapy, all's going well, psa count down so keep our fingers crossed . He's been out walking, did a 4.5k on Sunday , I...

Up date, Barry into 3rd week of radio therapy, all's going well, psa count down...

Pat184

Graduate•10 years ago

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I can do this! 2 sessions down :-)

Have been reading posts and feel very inspired. I went and got fitted for proper running shoes on Monday which was a great start as they found a pronation in...

Have been reading posts and feel very inspired. I went and got fitted for proper...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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w5r2

Over the hald way point - wow

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Gait analysis completed

I was really impressed with the service I received today. I used sweatshop at Brierley Hill. I was analysed by a young lad who told me as we chatted that he...

I was really impressed with the service I received today. I used sweatshop at Br...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Lauras skipping on me!!

I knew I shouldn't of gone out this morning. My lower back was uncomfortable, my feet wouldn't bend and my ankles felt stiff so the first ten minutes were...

I knew I shouldn't of gone out this morning. My lower back was uncomfortable, m...

alliesp

•10 years ago

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More of a plod really!

First run of the year done. Well I say run, it was more of a plod! Legs felt heavy, actually all of me felt heavy but I got out there and did it. 5k in 36.39....

First run of the year done. Well I say run, it was more of a plod! Legs felt hea...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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2014 STARTS WITH A BANGING RUN!

Yo dudes! What a spiffingly glorious sunny day here in London! Most conducive to getting my rather pert bottom squeezed into my compression shorts and getting...

Yo dudes! What a spiffingly glorious sunny day here in London! Most conducive t...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic anyone?

Came across this over the weekend: http://www.jantastic.me/ I've signed up to it because I thought it would help to give some structure to my training -...

Came across this over the weekend: http://www.jantastic.me/ I've signed up to ...

lolb

Graduate•10 years ago

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Another "Stamina" with C25k+ and feeling fine :-)

Have had a couple of runs since Christmas Day. I'm using C25K+ to try to improve my speed and style. ( I really do run taller when Laura reminds me to!) I am...

Have had a couple of runs since Christmas Day. I'm using C25K+ to try to improv...

runningmam

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can almost touch it!

Eeek, W9R2 complete, one to go. So happy. Planning Saturday for my final C25K run :) Managed to run 4.2K today which I know is not very fast but it's done!...

Eeek, W9R2 complete, one to go. So happy. Planning Saturday for my final C25K ...

iwillbefit

Graduate•10 years ago

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trying to beat this festive slump!

I graduated in november and have been really good about doing 2 5ks a week since then, until christmas hit...work was really busy the week before so I couldn't...

I graduated in november and have been really good about doing 2 5ks a week since...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

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I am a blob. Must...do...running

I haven't had a run for a week. The dog hasn't had a walk for 2 days. I have never seen so much water. Sussex is afloat! I have eaten all the chocolate in the...

I haven't had a run for a week. The dog hasn't had a walk for 2 days. I have nev...

Jenwrenarm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Knock on effect of running

We all know this running lark makes us fitter and I had a very pleasant reminder of this last night at a New Years Eve party. I was able to keep dancing so...

We all know this running lark makes us fitter and I had a very pleasant reminder...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Gait analysis

Tomorrow I am going to do something I should have had done ages ago - gait analysis. I'm a little nervous, all those sporty people who know what they're doing...

Tomorrow I am going to do something I should have had done ages ago - gait analy...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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New years day run

Well I havent ran for a whole month so today was the day and off I went early morning set my garmin off for it to stop and go on power saving mode arrr never...

Well I havent ran for a whole month so today was the day and off I went early mo...

mason73

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

Anybody else started C25K today?

I have just completed week one, run one! I have done c25k some years ago, but haven't run at all for a few years. I did find it hard, and I certainly felt...

I have just completed week one, run one! I have done c25k some years ago, but ha...

Katz2001

•10 years ago

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Four ways to stop the dreaded stich - from Runners World site.

I found this article that may be of help. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/four-ways-stop-dreaded-side-stitch

I found this article that may be of help. http://www.runnersworld.com/running-ti...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Long-time (2012 and earlier) graduates...

Anyone remember this thread when we listed our running goals for 2013? https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/655862/challenges-for-2013 Last year I...

Anyone remember this thread when we listed our running goals for 2013? https://...

swanscot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

I have a BMI of 26.1 and say I should have 1610 cal to 2101 a day so how many cal do I use to lose? 1400 or 1610?

Should I do week one again?

Nearly time to get ready for the next big quest

Lower back...what to do?

Long time listener first time poster. W4R1

Really surprised myself

Oh my days! I actually did it!

Running again. I've missed it!! And I can STILL DO IT!! :-)

Planning week 2

Fitbit

Treadmill day!

W1R3

Update on running on my own

I can do this! 2 sessions down :-)

w5r2

Gait analysis completed

Lauras skipping on me!!

More of a plod really!

2014 STARTS WITH A BANGING RUN!

Jantastic anyone?

Another "Stamina" with C25k+ and feeling fine :-)

Can almost touch it!

trying to beat this festive slump!

I am a blob. Must...do...running

Knock on effect of running

Gait analysis

New years day run

Anybody else started C25K today?

Four ways to stop the dreaded stich - from Runners World site.

Long-time (2012 and earlier) graduates...

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