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Did run 2/w4 on Sunday but could only manage half of it...

Tried again r2/w4 today (Wednesday) - seems I keep taking the wrong route - the first 3 min run ended a minute short since a long steep path (with steps) was...

Tried again r2/w4 today (Wednesday) - seems I keep taking the wrong route - the ...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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Starting all over..

Hi guys, Been absent from here for i think around 6 months. Had a couple of attempts at getting back to running but my calf just hasn't been up...

Hi guys, Been absent from here for i think around 6 months. Had ...

Ryansson

Graduate•10 years ago

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Completed week 8 run 2. Struggled in the sunshine. A banana and a glass of milk later and my head is still fuzzy. Is this just dehydration?

Matthew88

Graduate•10 years ago

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I just want to run!

A few weeks ago I bought some karrimor run shoes, calfs were like lead weights no stretch in the muscles so after a few crappy runs and some advice from you...

A few weeks ago I bought some karrimor run shoes, calfs were like lead weights n...

iwillbeskinny

•10 years ago

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The one year itch!

Completed couch to 5k a little over a year ago :). I am still going out every other day, but boy me and my running are definitely going through a tricky patch...

Completed couch to 5k a little over a year ago :). I am still going out every ot...

emmarocky

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Ladies - winter running

I know winter's over, but I've not been on here in a while. Just wondered what you've all been doing to keep up with the running when the days are shorter?...

I know winter's over, but I've not been on here in a while. Just wondered what ...

Birdie74

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R1 - scared!

I'm planning on doing this tonight after work and, quite frankly, I'm petrified. I haven't run since last Thursday due to a dodgy stomach, (don't ask, not...

I'm planning on doing this tonight after work and, quite frankly, I'm petrified....

topsychicks

•10 years ago

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There was a section on here where you could see where people were based. have had a quick search and can't see it, is it no longer here?

maryannlucy

•10 years ago

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Week 5 stitch

Hi folks, I've attempted week 5 run 1 twice and both times I've been severely slowed down by stitch, so I feel I can't attempt r2. The second time last night...

Hi folks, I've attempted week 5 run 1 twice and both times I've been severely sl...

Kalypso

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back to the start

Okay, so got to the end of wk4, really chuffed but my shins and knees weren't! So I've rested up for two weeks and gone back to the start, wk1. This time I'm...

Okay, so got to the end of wk4, really chuffed but my shins and knees weren't! S...

NewbieRunner71

•10 years ago

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wow that was hard!

Just completed W2R2! I had no motivation this morning to get up and do it, I really wasn't feeling it but thought no I must push through that feeling and get...

Just completed W2R2! I had no motivation this morning to get up and do it, I rea...

Pamplemoose

•10 years ago

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Hi. I had an ingunial hernia repair 8 weeks ago. Still slightly sore. Desperate to start running again. When should I begin?

CP44

•10 years ago

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W9R3 done last night !

I can't quite believe it! Last year was a tough one - I was ill and in treatment for 12 months, I've never been a runner before so this is great :) I am doing...

I can't quite believe it! Last year was a tough one - I was ill and in treatment...

Smallwoodsue

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

What are these strange things on my legs?

With a bit of good weather that seems to have arrived, I went out in shorts for the first time since starting this running thing. I took a look in the mirror...

With a bit of good weather that seems to have arrived, I went out in shorts for ...

rcp27

Graduate•10 years ago

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Thank you Laura!!

Think I'm now really a runner - went out and just ran strong for 25mins, no need for any props now - laura, music, etc - just me and the earth below,...

Think I'm now really a runner - went out and just ran strong for 25mins, no need...

Yeshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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2nd run of week 7

So just about to head out there this morning and since starting to do these nonstop runs its weird because I thought I would miss the walking breaks, but...

So just about to head out there this morning and since starting to do these nons...

Run_Rob

•10 years ago

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W3R2 - cross!!!!!!

Good morning you all. Got up at 5h30, got my gear ready to do w3r2 and what do you know, it is raining hard!! Grumpy, my routine shot. Not in the mood for...

Good morning you all. Got up at 5h30, got my gear ready to do w3r2 and what do ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

I'm inspired !!

Hello everyone......I have been reading the couch to 5 k posts for about a month....I'm so inspired by all your progress!! Me and my daughter will begin the...

Hello everyone......I have been reading the couch to 5 k posts for about a month...

kirsten117

•10 years ago

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Just completed week one I think I'm hooked

I decided to run after being hospitalised by a virus, turning 40 and feeling a bit overweight. I had previously had problems with my knees requiring 2...

I decided to run after being hospitalised by a virus, turning 40 and feeling a b...

Priorypcclinic

•10 years ago

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Well week 4 completed but knees worrying me

Just completed W4R3 not my best run of the week dead leg syndrome but concerned as was running down hill on run 2 and my knees have ached since , now avoideing...

Just completed W4R3 not my best run of the week dead leg syndrome but concerned ...

Dilly23

Graduate•10 years ago

9 Replies

Hi, I joined a hydrotherapy class and enjoyed it, I could not go last week because my neck shoulders and arms were painful. In fact I was in

Pain for 4 days. I notice lots of you run, i cannot run because of. Degenerate disc disease in my spine. Does any one do power or brisk walking. I might walk...

Pain for 4 days. I notice lots of you run, i cannot run because of. Degenerate d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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woooooops

sorry i just couldnt help myself

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Day 1 Week2. Had to stop cos of pain in calf/Achilles tendon. Cold compress? try walking it out over the next couple of days ?

Determined60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Don't you just love this

Only those taking part in Couch to 5k can understand this

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 11

It's the penultimate week of Jantastic and our team is currently lying in 12th place. I thought it might be nice to compile a brief overview of how our team...

It's the penultimate week of Jantastic and our team is currently lying in 12th p...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

20 Replies

Oooh get me with my swanky new Graduate badge!

Thanks, Admin!

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

How long should I use my foam roller for?

I love my new foam roller and it's really helping to keep muscle spasm at bay, something I am prone to in the glute area. Does anyone know how long you are...

I love my new foam roller and it's really helping to keep muscle spasm at bay, s...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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A GENTLE MORNING 7K WHICH TURNED INTO A RACE!!

Hi folks I got up earlier than usual this morning and went out for an 8.30am saunter along the Thames. Weather was a bit dull and decidedly chilly too so I was...

Hi folks I got up earlier than usual this morning and went out for an 8.30am sau...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

21 Replies

Week 3r1 Tough to start, easy to finish

Just got back from my first run of week 3, I'm elated, joyful and feeling very much fitter than 2 months ago. It has taken me a while to get this far, but I'm...

Just got back from my first run of week 3, I'm elated, joyful and feeling very m...

didelphnaar

•10 years ago

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park run query

So I have been putting off the parkrun until I can do a 30min 5k and I think that may be avoidance tactics! So i'm going to sign up and do it, soon. Having...

So I have been putting off the parkrun until I can do a 30min 5k and I think tha...

ReyC

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Did run 2/w4 on Sunday but could only manage half of it...

Starting all over..

Completed week 8 run 2. Struggled in the sunshine. A banana and a glass of milk later and my head is still fuzzy. Is this just dehydration?

I just want to run!

The one year itch!

Ladies - winter running

W4R1 - scared!

There was a section on here where you could see where people were based. have had a quick search and can't see it, is it no longer here?

Week 5 stitch

Back to the start

wow that was hard!

Hi. I had an ingunial hernia repair 8 weeks ago. Still slightly sore. Desperate to start running again. When should I begin?

W9R3 done last night !

What are these strange things on my legs?

Thank you Laura!!

2nd run of week 7

W3R2 - cross!!!!!!

I'm inspired !!

Just completed week one I think I'm hooked

Well week 4 completed but knees worrying me

Hi, I joined a hydrotherapy class and enjoyed it, I could not go last week because my neck shoulders and arms were painful. In fact I was in

woooooops

Day 1 Week2. Had to stop cos of pain in calf/Achilles tendon. Cold compress? try walking it out over the next couple of days ?

Don't you just love this

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 11

Oooh get me with my swanky new Graduate badge!

How long should I use my foam roller for?

A GENTLE MORNING 7K WHICH TURNED INTO A RACE!!

Week 3r1 Tough to start, easy to finish

park run query

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