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Made it through W4R2

Found week 4 run 1 really hard on Monday so I was dreading ever doing it again never mind two more times! Managed wk4 run 2 today and it was easier than I...

Found week 4 run 1 really hard on Monday so I was dreading ever doing it again n...

Choccychic

•10 years ago

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Just gone and entered my first 10km race!!!

and scared but excited! It's the women's running magazine series in the Lee Valley park- I know the route as we use to live near there and use to cycle it not...

and scared but excited! It's the women's running magazine series in the Lee Vall...

Hules

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3 - just keep running...

Ha! Did it, and it so totally is just a mental thing running for that long. I had to stop at the lights to cross roads a couple of times: the first one I was...

Ha! Did it, and it so totally is just a mental thing running for that long. I ha...

greenstar

•10 years ago

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Who is still doing the 5:2 Fast Diet?

I remember reading quite a while ago that several fellow c25kers were giving the 5:2 diet (as promoted by Dr Michael Moseley) a go, and I wondered if any of...

I remember reading quite a while ago that several fellow c25kers were giving the...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Painful ankles after W1R1 - how long to leave it?

I am a 53 yr old guy. I play regular tennis & golf and have been doing Pilates for a couple of yrs so I am relatively fit. I am 5'8" and 11 stone so not...

I am a 53 yr old guy. I play regular tennis & golf and have been doing Pilates f...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running Technique

I say, all you running chaps and chapess'es out there. I have a question. Tis this : How many of you land on your flat foot and NOT on your heel? I've been...

I say, all you running chaps and chapess'es out there. I have a question. Tis th...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k to 10k running plan?

I've been running 5km regularly now, some runs better than others. I want to get to 10km and wondered if anyone had any links to a programme which gets you...

I've been running 5km regularly now, some runs better than others. I want to ge...

Tessietwo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Done R1W2 yesterday & tried Laura's tip of running heel 1st now I'm in pain!

I hadn't thought about how I run before, but listened to Laura's tips & tried the heel first technique, it felt awkward so didn't do it for every run, however...

I hadn't thought about how I run before, but listened to Laura's tips & tried th...

Smurfette1

•10 years ago

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Wk1r2 supposed to be 60/90? More like 30 or 40 and 2 min! I may be here a while.

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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New Garmin, New Route. So Excited!

Well, my wonderful hubby gave me my Garmin early (it was a Valentine's Day pressie). We went shopping together on Saturday and I was like a child in a sweet...

Well, my wonderful hubby gave me my Garmin early (it was a Valentine's Day press...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Longest run for me ever plus first time running in heavy rain!

So I decided in bed last night that I would do the first part of my usual route and then shoot off towards the next village, round the fishing ponds then back....

So I decided in bed last night that I would do the first part of my usual route ...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running Shoes?

I run in a £10 pair of trainers & have no issues. Will it improve my running if I fork out for £30/£40 trainers or is more to do with support for your feet?...

I run in a £10 pair of trainers & have no issues. Will it improve my running if ...

DaveRunner

•10 years ago

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1st postgraduate run this time

So this morning I set out with my own playlist and RunKeeper. I haven't figured out a way to tell RunKeeper that the first 5 minutes and the last 5 minutes...

So this morning I set out with my own playlist and RunKeeper. I haven't figured...

Miss_T_Ide

Graduate•10 years ago

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Any one suffered with sciatic pain?

Ever since I started the longer runs (40 mins plus) I have had an odd , not really a pain, but a tightness or numbness in my one side of my bottom, and down...

Ever since I started the longer runs (40 mins plus) I have had an odd , not real...

katiebell888

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2R1 done!

Really pleased with myself.. I was a bit nervous, but it was actually ok, even with some slightly hilly parts. Has anybody else found their hips hurt a little...

Really pleased with myself.. I was a bit nervous, but it was actually ok, even w...

topsychicks

•10 years ago

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C25K to C210K

I completed the C25K last year and am now trying on the C210K program. I found that doing some strength workouts on alternative days helped improve my speed...

I completed the C25K last year and am now trying on the C210K program. I found t...

paulg01

•10 years ago

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Reconciling with my training buddy

My partner and I started a few weeks ago. Last week, at the end of week 2 partner needed to rest her knee because it hurt. I in the meantime went out and...

My partner and I started a few weeks ago. Last week, at the end of week 2 partne...

ZoomZoom

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yes, I did it!

Today, I did it! Week 9 run 3. I even mapped the route on the website: walkrunjog and it said I ran 4.88k - in 30 mins! I'm dead chuffed. Very nearly 5k....

Today, I did it! Week 9 run 3. I even mapped the route on the website: walkrun...

Yeshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm on wk6r2 and really into this programme. I need some holiday advice!

I'm going on holiday next week and I really don't want to lose momentum. I have a strong track record of being a bit flaky when it comes to exercise and at the...

I'm going on holiday next week and I really don't want to lose momentum. I have ...

Sarahsox

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 3 run 1 !

week 3 run 1 9.00pm tonight in the pouring rain but wow i feel great!!

DaveRunner

•10 years ago

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Any suggestion on carrying a Backpack when running??

Ok, it is cold, dark, windy and rainy most of the time, AND I feel too lazy to go for a run when I come into a warm home after work. So, I was thinking whether...

Ok, it is cold, dark, windy and rainy most of the time, AND I feel too lazy to g...

Mini13

Graduate•10 years ago

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See the Speed!

Well, not really! But today was the first time that you can really see the difference between my running bits and walking bits. This really feels like...

Well, not really! But today was the first time that you can really see the diffe...

LightDark

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have got to W5, run 1 completed - nervous as anything!

As the title says, I've got to W5, about to do R2. I'm so nervous about what is to follow and afraid that this will be the point I stop loving it. How did...

As the title says, I've got to W5, about to do R2. I'm so nervous about what is ...

mzlouise

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay! Just managed my first 8 min run in the windy weather! And just missed the rain must be my lucky day!

Sat down now and legs are buzzing but in a good way i think! Bring on the spag bolognese for tea!

Sat down now and legs are buzzing but in a good way i think! Bring on the spag...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Really need motivation to get of my bum

Had a rubbish day at working not feeling great had a big indian last night but know if i went outside it would help just dont have the motivation at all =[

Had a rubbish day at working not feeling great had a big indian last night but k...

Twilight1

Graduate•10 years ago

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w2r2

woo hoo! finally started week 2. run one was awesome. run two not so great. again was over thinking things and it was hard.....damned hard work. endomando said...

woo hoo! finally started week 2. run one was awesome. run two not so great. agai...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Phoebe Run

Had a very tricky run tonight. I never felt like I got into a proper rhythm but ran with arms and legs working separately and in any old direction. More of a...

Had a very tricky run tonight. I never felt like I got into a proper rhythm but ...

Tready

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 run3 tick

Yay!!#!! Did it!really thought I would n't as last run felt hard.Not saying it was easy and did wonder if Laura missed the lesson that taught how the minute...

Yay!!#!! Did it!really thought I would n't as last run felt hard.Not saying it w...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wooooo hooooooo!

I did it, w9r3 done and dusted, it took a while but my god I feel fab, after my run I even got slimmer of the week at my slimming world group too! This plan is...

I did it, w9r3 done and dusted, it took a while but my god I feel fab, after my ...

Jusforfun

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R1 Did this today- felt good and positive and now on a bit of a downer!

Hi all ,I went off to the park to do this today, I didn't want the lorries and cars, rather I wanted a bit of peace and quiet and Laura's motivation. I was a...

Hi all ,I went off to the park to do this today, I didn't want the lorries and c...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2014

Made it through W4R2

Just gone and entered my first 10km race!!!

W5R3 - just keep running...

Who is still doing the 5:2 Fast Diet?

Painful ankles after W1R1 - how long to leave it?

Running Technique

5k to 10k running plan?

Done R1W2 yesterday & tried Laura's tip of running heel 1st now I'm in pain!

Wk1r2 supposed to be 60/90? More like 30 or 40 and 2 min! I may be here a while.

New Garmin, New Route. So Excited!

Longest run for me ever plus first time running in heavy rain!

Running Shoes?

1st postgraduate run this time

Any one suffered with sciatic pain?

W2R1 done!

C25K to C210K

Reconciling with my training buddy

Yes, I did it!

I'm on wk6r2 and really into this programme. I need some holiday advice!

week 3 run 1 !

Any suggestion on carrying a Backpack when running??

See the Speed!

Have got to W5, run 1 completed - nervous as anything!

Yay! Just managed my first 8 min run in the windy weather! And just missed the rain must be my lucky day!

Really need motivation to get of my bum

w2r2

Phoebe Run

Week 4 run3 tick

Wooooo hooooooo!

W5R1 Did this today- felt good and positive and now on a bit of a downer!

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