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Wk5 nerves jangling!

So I managed Wk4R1 today but was a teeny bit apprehensive about running 5 mins non stop and had to resort to Imodium beforehand. A bit desperate, I know. But...

So I managed Wk4R1 today but was a teeny bit apprehensive about running 5 mins n...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm so close, yet so far....

Today I completed Week 8, run 1. Running for 28 minutes was tough, it was very cold, but I did it without stopping. I was also in my new running jacket, which...

Today I completed Week 8, run 1. Running for 28 minutes was tough, it was very c...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Woo! First post graduation run!

Today was my first run since graduation and Tuesday evenings I usually run with my new running club. It's very damp and drizzle outside so I was worried...

Today was my first run since graduation and Tuesday evenings I usually run with ...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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good run

good run tonight back in the groove 12.8 150 mins bumped in to a nice girl jogger stuck at traffic lights we must have been both in the zone we had a good...

good run tonight back in the groove 12.8 150 mins bumped in to a nice girl jog...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 1 run 2

ouch! ouch! ouch! inside of shins towards ankles are really really sore. must be my technique. but I did it! in the cold the wind and the rain! whoop...

ouch! ouch! ouch! inside of shins towards ankles are really really sore. must ...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Back on the horse

I gave the running a rest for 2 months due to minor niggles but carried on with my Bootcamp. Then eased myself back in, re-running week 6. This morning...

I gave the running a rest for 2 months due to minor niggles but carried on with ...

2Rabbits_run

Graduate•10 years ago

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feeling chuffed:

just completed my 2nd 25 minute run and it felt OK. will do 1 more 25 min run on thurs and increase to 28 on sunday

just completed my 2nd 25 minute run and it felt OK. will do 1 more 25 min run o...

sue2403sue

Graduate•10 years ago

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clothing. ......

just started this running malarkey and really enjoying it....however I know that ive got to get some new trainers but thinking some new clothes too. I normally...

just started this running malarkey and really enjoying it....however I know that...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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5K + 'stepping stones' slower but harder

I graduated last week and gave the 'stepping stones' podcast a go, the other day. I've been running 5K in about 34 mins so thought I was pretty slow but the...

I graduated last week and gave the 'stepping stones' podcast a go, the other day...

prettymingo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Newbie with a question.

Hello everybody, I am new to this running, it is something I have always wanted to be able to do and after finding the app on my new phone decided to give it a...

Hello everybody, I am new to this running, it is something I have always wanted ...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Has anyone got any tips on speeding up to reach the 5k in 30 minutes?

Hi everyone, I graduated (yes, not bothered with the badge I know) in the summer, and for me the achievement was to run the 30 minutes without stopping. Since...

Hi everyone, I graduated (yes, not bothered with the badge I know) in the summer...

andrewhagger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Hi, I have just finished the 3rd run of Week 3 and I my knees are hurting when I run.

I am 54 years old and have run before in the past, I did a half marathon in 2011 but nothing since for various reasons. I don't remember ever having knee...

I am 54 years old and have run before in the past, I did a half marathon in 2011...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just One more run to Graduation :-)

I've been preparing for life after for some time now - I do like to be organised ! So I have the C25K+ podcasts all ready and have downloaded one of the free...

I've been preparing for life after for some time now - I do like to be organised...

willowwolf

Graduate•10 years ago

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2014 sorted...

Well, Jantastic and 5x50 are already planned; so now my goals for 2014 are set; lose that 2 1/2 stones and running-wise I have signed up for the 6 mile Sport...

Well, Jantastic and 5x50 are already planned; so now my goals for 2014 are set; ...

Poppy2010

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week one -- Day One

First run last night after almost 20 years of no exercise and I have to be honest, I feel great this morning. The first 5 minutes of brisk walking almost gave...

First run last night after almost 20 years of no exercise and I have to be hones...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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have got pain in my inner ankle. No bruising but tender when pressure applied and pain when lifting heel. What have I done?

Have been running 5k 3 times a week for about 3 weeks with no previous problems

beamer16

Graduate•10 years ago

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Drat, out of action!

I never in my life imagined I'd be so disappointed at not being able to run. It's true what they say that you never know how good things are until they are...

I never in my life imagined I'd be so disappointed at not being able to run. It'...

Twizzle53

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is Couch to 5 k the best option??

I am considering starting the couch to 5 k challenge, as it will break me into running and get me fit. However I have bad knees, due to a condition I have has...

I am considering starting the couch to 5 k challenge, as it will break me into r...

littlemixxsmiles

•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 - Hardest to-date, no reason why !!!

Just got back from w5r2 and absolutely cream-crackered !!! I did a parkrun on Saturday and i think it took more out of me than expected. So with heavy legs...

Just got back from w5r2 and absolutely cream-crackered !!! I did a parkrun on S...

RedditchMark

•10 years ago

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Met my new neighbour today...

... unfortunately, whatever preconceived ideas she had about having a batty foreigner living in the flat above her (I'm sure she'd been warned) were probably...

... unfortunately, whatever preconceived ideas she had about having a batty fore...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3 R3

! have just complete the third run of week 3 and feel great, just hope that on Weds i will be able to manage week 4!!!!

! have just complete the third run of week 3 and feel great, just hope that on W...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Garmin advice

My hubby has said he'll buy me a Garmin for Valentine's Day (very lucky girl!) since I told him I can't imagine life without him and running! I've read loads...

My hubby has said he'll buy me a Garmin for Valentine's Day (very lucky girl!) s...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Perfect running morning! Frosty, blue sky, no wind. Why so difficult?

Today Stamina came through my earbuds first and this is my favourite C5K+ track. Decided to find myself another route. Did all of the intervals but oh dear -...

Today Stamina came through my earbuds first and this is my favourite C5K+ track....

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Started again at week 3. Harder than I expected but Ive done it.

Well at least I found I could do it but it was tough. Great to get back out on the moors again so hopefully this time I can complete the whole programme....

Well at least I found I could do it but it was tough. Great to get back out on t...

Tedium1

•10 years ago

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Better than last week!!

Well after having a rather aweful run last week for the start of week 3 I had a very good run today for the start of week 4. I've decided that my goal is to...

Well after having a rather aweful run last week for the start of week 3 I had a ...

Marsh_mallow1361

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Half Marathon????

Have just started running & can do 5k currently with 2 walking stops. I know eveyrone is different but thinking of doing one at end of June 2014 ? Please let...

Have just started running & can do 5k currently with 2 walking stops. I know eve...

DaveRunner

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Any better guide to calories burned?

Last week I completed a challenging run for me - my usual 30 minutes but it included some steep climbs (not to mention even more hairy terrain than usual)...

Last week I completed a challenging run for me - my usual 30 minutes but it incl...

GoogleMe

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back to running (hopefully)

I'm finally back to running after 12 weeks off from injury (Achilles and Calf tear). Last week I completed a slow week 2 and then a cautious week 3 run 1 but...

I'm finally back to running after 12 weeks off from injury (Achilles and Calf te...

AndyJ57

Graduate•10 years ago

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Should I jog today?

Working from home today which means I could go for a jog. But I am suffering from mild shin splints and yesterday was my last jog. The weather is bright and...

Working from home today which means I could go for a jog. But I am suffering fr...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Cross trainer!

Hello my adorables..... Ok due to circumstances out of my control, I am only left with the cross trainer to attempt the program on.... Before anyone suggests...

Hello my adorables..... Ok due to circumstances out of my control, I am only lef...

Rubies

•10 years ago

5 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2014

Wk5 nerves jangling!

I'm so close, yet so far....

Woo! First post graduation run!

good run

week 1 run 2

Back on the horse

feeling chuffed:

clothing. ......

5K + 'stepping stones' slower but harder

Newbie with a question.

Has anyone got any tips on speeding up to reach the 5k in 30 minutes?

Hi, I have just finished the 3rd run of Week 3 and I my knees are hurting when I run.

Just One more run to Graduation :-)

2014 sorted...

Week one -- Day One

have got pain in my inner ankle. No bruising but tender when pressure applied and pain when lifting heel. What have I done?

Drat, out of action!

Is Couch to 5 k the best option??

Week 5 run 2 - Hardest to-date, no reason why !!!

Met my new neighbour today...

W3 R3

Garmin advice

Perfect running morning! Frosty, blue sky, no wind. Why so difficult?

Started again at week 3. Harder than I expected but Ive done it.

Better than last week!!

Half Marathon????

Any better guide to calories burned?

Back to running (hopefully)

Should I jog today?

Cross trainer!

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