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Yippee, back running!

After 2 weeks off due to the dreaded 'flu (the real type where you can't move) yesterday I ran. I decided to do my short 2 mile route just to test the legs...

After 2 weeks off due to the dreaded 'flu (the real type where you can't move) y...

caj62

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running shoes for beginner?

Anyone able to recommend running shoes that are not overly expensive and suitable for a beginner or are standard Reebok trainers OK?

Anyone able to recommend running shoes that are not overly expensive and suitabl...

SueB49

•10 years ago

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Stretch and Flex

Do you do it? And if so can you do it indoors? I'm looking at trying to expand into my off days (currently I just do really gentle exercise on the off days,...

Do you do it? And if so can you do it indoors? I'm looking at trying to expand i...

IronWithin

•10 years ago

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Just done 1st run OK, worried my weight may be an issue

My BMI says I am 4st overweight, I'm 42 Male, I felt fine doing my first run, not seen much evidence on the forum or Couch to 5K of people who are "obese"...

My BMI says I am 4st overweight, I'm 42 Male, I felt fine doing my first run, no...

BordersDad71

•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 in need of a bit of motivation!

I had a rough week last week with 10 hour days every day, but I managed to do my week 1 runs, I'm about to face another week of long days which I'm dreading,...

I had a rough week last week with 10 hour days every day, but I managed to do my...

Dusty345

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fresh Start February

After a super stressful fortnight in work, I really haven't been in the mood to run but I got up early yesterday with my positive head on, determined to start...

After a super stressful fortnight in work, I really haven't been in the mood to ...

Jana83

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 run 2 complete!!!!!

I ran along a different route today, I usually run around the estate as you don't see as many people or cars driving by! but today I chose to run along the...

I ran along a different route today, I usually run around the estate as you don'...

Marsh_mallow1361

•10 years ago

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So...finally did run 2 week 4 after being a bit poorly for a few days...and I DID IT!!! I was very apprehensive as after run 1

i was exhausted! I did walk fast for about 1 minute if the five minute run, so was pleased with myself! now i got to tackle the last run and was wondering do i...

i was exhausted! I did walk fast for about 1 minute if the five minute run, so w...

Kizza1974

•10 years ago

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I always bounce back!

It feels like I've dropped off the face of the world in this part of my life. After managing to complete c25k in October and loving every minute, I managed to...

It feels like I've dropped off the face of the world in this part of my life. Af...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed W4R1 in this mornings sunshine

I felt really good and pleased with myself. As soon as I got home I even took the dogs out for a walk as feeling very energetic. However, as the day has worn...

I felt really good and pleased with myself. As soon as I got home I even took th...

Doodle1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Knocked 11 minutes off my (slow) 6.38km today!

I am a very slow runner but I have been looking back at my runs for January. 07/01 ran 6.39km in 70 minutes. 14/01 ran 6.36km in 66.27 mins. 02/02 (today) ran...

I am a very slow runner but I have been looking back at my runs for January. 07/...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay goodbye week 4

That's been a hard week. First 5 mins on each run not too bad but the last is really tiring and hard to complete. It's the lead legs that are the problem. I...

That's been a hard week. First 5 mins on each run not too bad but the last is re...

Shiane

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week six - Marathon Training - The highs and low low lows.

After finishing last week on a fairly positive note. This week has been plagued by injury and doubt. My left leg was my original problem - but got that fixed...

After finishing last week on a fairly positive note. This week has been plagued...

suzybenj

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R2 - failure and success simultaneously

I should have done this run on Thursday, but I'd got a bit messed up with emails and forgot about two jobs due in that day, so I was working like crazy to...

I should have done this run on Thursday, but I'd got a bit messed up with emails...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Post-graduation running questions

Hi All, so I love my running and I am slowly building up my running time; I can now do 30-35mins in one go (depends on the day lol), still at a similar pace...

Hi All, so I love my running and I am slowly building up my running time; I can ...

P1glet1

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished my first race! Hurray!

Just before Christmas I booked myself onto a couple of races to keep up my motivation. Well the first one came round today. 7k mixed terrain, fairly hilly. I...

Just before Christmas I booked myself onto a couple of races to keep up my motiv...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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w9r1 completed

My legs felt really heavy after w8r3 so took a couple of days extra recovery. Really enjoyed the run on a bright and sunny Sunday morning. The view towards the...

My legs felt really heavy after w8r3 so took a couple of days extra recovery. Re...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just keep swimming! W5r3 jangles revisited

So 12 days on from my last post I am Imodium free and in a state of sweaty euphoria having just completed the dreaded w5r3. Thank you to this forum and...

So 12 days on from my last post I am Imodium free and in a state of sweaty eupho...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just ran 5 miles/8k for the first time in my life ever!

I am currently half way through a 5-10k running programme as well as following the advice I have been given from my running club. I left it up to my hubby to...

I am currently half way through a 5-10k running programme as well as following t...

Jenner78

Graduate•10 years ago

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Goodbye week 6, it was good to know you!

Finally got week 6 behind me after 3 attempts to complete the 3rd run, but this morning I did it. I am still running inside on my treadmill, but am hoping to...

Finally got week 6 behind me after 3 attempts to complete the 3rd run, but this ...

caro8642

•10 years ago

1 Reply

W4R3 - huffing and puffing but done it!

I am so pleased I have just completed W4. I may repeat it as I am puffing a bit and really really cannot imagine going for any longer. Also I did W4R1 on the...

I am so pleased I have just completed W4. I may repeat it as I am puffing a bit ...

no-excuse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Why was W7R1 much harder than W6R3?

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is taking more than 1 rest day between all the runs going to affect my building fitness?

I'm on week4. Done R1&2 with 2 days between each, and now it's 3 days since R2. I don't mind taking longer over it and even repeating runs but a little voice...

I'm on week4. Done R1&2 with 2 days between each, and now it's 3 days since R2. ...

Jaqs99

Graduate•10 years ago

34 Replies

week 5, run 3

completed week 5, run 3 yesterday and to be honest, I actually enjoyed it. The biggest thing for me, is my mindset. I am 3 stone overweight and sometimes I...

completed week 5, run 3 yesterday and to be honest, I actually enjoyed it. The b...

price74

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

100km in January

After completing 288km in a stop/start 2013, I set myself a challenge of 100km in January alone. I started well with a 5k every day for 6 days and then added...

After completing 288km in a stop/start 2013, I set myself a challenge of 100km i...

Solihullred

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

W3 R3

Well I did it.... It was tough because of the heavy showers and the high winds but... Me and my dog have successfully completed week 3!!! To celebrate I have...

Well I did it.... It was tough because of the heavy showers and the high winds b...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Panther Hunt...

Im Unexpectedly in Cornwall this weekend ( long story... Family stuff). So.. I did my fave run here in Truro that my best friend recommended to me. Started...

Im Unexpectedly in Cornwall this weekend ( long story... Family stuff). So.. I d...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post shingles - too soon to re-start

Well I started back on C25k with a Week 4 run this morning after giving the Shingles 4 weeks. I set myself to do half the programme but tonight I know I've...

Well I started back on C25k with a Week 4 run this morning after giving the Shin...

mountainqueen

Graduate•10 years ago

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Not a bad parkrun, but no pb today...

But there's always next month :-) and it was only 20 seconds of the pace so I don't feel too bad about it. 20km slow run as a follow up, further and faster...

But there's always next month :-) and it was only 20 seconds of the pace so I do...

crox

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed W1 today, I found it really hard I'm amazed & very proud of myself for completing it.

I'm worried about week 2, I really struggled with the 60 seconds and I know it's only a little bit more but I'm worried! Thinking I might repeat week 1, did...

I'm worried about week 2, I really struggled with the 60 seconds and I know it's...

Smurfette1

•10 years ago

13 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

Yippee, back running!

Running shoes for beginner?

Stretch and Flex

Just done 1st run OK, worried my weight may be an issue

Week 2 run 2 in need of a bit of motivation!

Fresh Start February

Week 5 run 2 complete!!!!!

So...finally did run 2 week 4 after being a bit poorly for a few days...and I DID IT!!! I was very apprehensive as after run 1

I always bounce back!

Completed W4R1 in this mornings sunshine

Knocked 11 minutes off my (slow) 6.38km today!

Yay goodbye week 4

Week six - Marathon Training - The highs and low low lows.

W4R2 - failure and success simultaneously

Post-graduation running questions

Finished my first race! Hurray!

w9r1 completed

Just keep swimming! W5r3 jangles revisited

Just ran 5 miles/8k for the first time in my life ever!

Goodbye week 6, it was good to know you!

W4R3 - huffing and puffing but done it!

Why was W7R1 much harder than W6R3?

Is taking more than 1 rest day between all the runs going to affect my building fitness?

week 5, run 3

100km in January

W3 R3

Panther Hunt...

Post shingles - too soon to re-start

Not a bad parkrun, but no pb today...

Completed W1 today, I found it really hard I'm amazed & very proud of myself for completing it.

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