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W5 R3 Attempt 1

I went up to my hill and prepared to start with my dog of course. 20 mins sounds tough considering I only go up the hill once and was desperate to get to my...

I went up to my hill and prepared to start with my dog of course. 20 mins sounds...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Question to all on breathing

After having an enforced week off from running. I started back today but went on the treadmill at the gym to make sure things are healed. I found myself a...

After having an enforced week off from running. I started back today but went o...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k in 30mins?????

don't think i will ever do this, i have just completed week 6 run 3 and the total distance run is just over 2km, how am i going to improve in the next three...

don't think i will ever do this, i have just completed week 6 run 3 and the tota...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anyone else find running interrupts their sleep patterns?

I know running in the evening can cause sleep problems but I always run mid-morning and yet I never get a good night's sleep after a run. Has anyone else found...

I know running in the evening can cause sleep problems but I always run mid-morn...

Hennith

Graduate•10 years ago

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What c25k has done for me

I originally graduated in September 2012, but due initially to injuries, a new job and then the change in season, my running was not quite as regular as I had...

I originally graduated in September 2012, but due initially to injuries, a new j...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does the distance matter?

As I've previously posted elsewhere, I run indoors at present on circuits round my sitting room and kitchen. I've measured the distance and count one lap as...

As I've previously posted elsewhere, I run indoors at present on circuits round ...

gh_big_mum

•10 years ago

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10 week 10K training plans

Posted on runbristol.com in preparation for Bristol 10K in 10 weeks: http://www.runbristol.com/app_files/gr_files/Bristol-10k-training-plan-BEGINNERS.pdf...

Posted on runbristol.com in preparation for Bristol 10K in 10 weeks: http://www...

PortlySportly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Take it to the bridge - how much can you improve your pace?

I'm away from my home patch at the moment, staying with relatives so have sought out a new route along a canal inspired by some lovely recent posts by others...

I'm away from my home patch at the moment, staying with relatives so have sought...

RubySlippers

Graduate•10 years ago

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How accurate do people find the RunKeeper App at measuring distance?

I set off today for my first run after graduation and decided I would try the Runkeeper App. I programmed it to basically tell me what to do as per the W9R3...

I set off today for my first run after graduation and decided I would try the Ru...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Confidence at sudden all time low :( Knee pain

So I've just completed week 3 yesterday and my knees have been twinge-ing. I fear that I will have to give up the challenge before it's already begun. Will the...

So I've just completed week 3 yesterday and my knees have been twinge-ing. I fea...

leffers555

•10 years ago

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Dumbells or arm weights/ankle weights?

I'm currently near the end of my wk1 (well going up to 17 mins on podcast) and hoping to build up enough fitness and strength to walk up a mountain with my...

I'm currently near the end of my wk1 (well going up to 17 mins on podcast) and h...

Justabird

•10 years ago

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morning run

on my last training runs this week all in the day and no ipod so im running naked as they say the plan this week is 5k a 10k weds and 15k friday this i hope...

on my last training runs this week all in the day and no ipod so im running nake...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

50 tomorrow - new PBs today!

To celebrate my last day of being 49 years old I have smashed all my previous records to achieve the following new PBs: My longest run distance = 6.2km My...

To celebrate my last day of being 49 years old I have smashed all my previous re...

Iwant2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back on Track - with a "Girdle" - and running with a double hernia

New year and what a superb start, had just got into w2r1, then the discomfort started. Double hernia (smallish ones) diagnosed, surgery suggested... Decision...

New year and what a superb start, had just got into w2r1, then the discomfort st...

didelphnaar

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Forget it ! I'll never do it!!

Oh well - I thought I might give it a try - but I now find out that the World record for 5k's is 12:37.35

Oh well - I thought I might give it a try - but I now find out that the World re...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run for Mum Quest week 3 - Feel free to join

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 3 Please feel free to join. Here is the original post that explains what it's all about....

Welcome to the Run for Mum Quest week 3 Please feel free to join. Here is the ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 9

We are now entering the last phase of Jantastic. In addition to setting a number of runs per week and a long run distance, you need to set a distance/time for...

We are now entering the last phase of Jantastic. In addition to setting a number...

Legion

Graduate•10 years ago

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Best way to 10k?

Hi all, I've completed the c25k a week ago and am now running just over 5k in 28 mins which considering I haven't run since I left school in 1980 I'm impressed...

Hi all, I've completed the c25k a week ago and am now running just over 5k in 28...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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W8R1 and then some...

So I posted last week about doing a long run with my hubby, the offer of a Chinese lunch was too tempting! He offered to take a bag of stuff (he's in the army...

So I posted last week about doing a long run with my hubby, the offer of a Chine...

Runlikeahare

Graduate•10 years ago

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How C25K Changed my life

I started C25K in August last year. I was not fat ( I told myself) I was just immensely unfit. In fact I was overweight, and could not climb a flight of stairs...

I started C25K in August last year. I was not fat ( I told myself) I was just im...

SPIRANDI

Graduate•10 years ago

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Pre and post run stretching

Can anyone recommend some stretching exercises for my back and hips please? They are the bits that hurt most if I am sore or stiff after running. Thanks.

Can anyone recommend some stretching exercises for my back and hips please? They...

Iwant2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Testing a theory....

All my PB's have been gained when I was hungover or a bit worse for wear.. I know that's not great is it? I have been pondering this and my theory is that...

All my PB's have been gained when I was hungover or a bit worse for wear.. I kno...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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What exactly is available to get from 5K to 10K? And is anyone else out there running in Nairobi, Kenya?

traveltoomuch

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

Hello all Had really started to worry that I couldn't do this running any more. Not sure if I was pushing myself to far too quickly. I completed the c25k...

Hello all Had really started to worry that I couldn't do this running any more....

Snats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Managed a 2nd run today, yippee

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/454222183 - Not fast, not far but better than sitting on the couch!!! :)

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/454222183 - Not fast, not far but better than...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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5 Minutes?? Poof!

Hmm -- well it was with trepidation that I faced the first morning of Week 4 . My first 5 minutes of running...

Hmm -- well it was with trepidation that I faced the first morning of Week 4 . ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bath Half Juicy lowdown...

Before I even start running: A train journey A long walk in the rain CROWDS CROWDS NOISE Queueing for loo's with a blue slimy flush and hand spray ( one woman...

Before I even start running: A train journey A long walk in the rain CROWDS CRO...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

52 Replies

R2w2 and really sore insides of knees!

OK so not having run for decades and carrying at least a couple of stone too many isn't helping but could it be my shoes? Anyone else suffering?

OK so not having run for decades and carrying at least a couple of stone too man...

sticky51

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Not sure whether I've cheated myself.

Hi all, I started the C25K recently as made good progress up to week six, I then started week seven but my mp3 stopped on my first run so I just carried on and...

Hi all, I started the C25K recently as made good progress up to week six, I then...

ANDYTERRY

Graduate•10 years ago

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Moving on from Couch25K

I know that this subject has been discussed elsewhere - but here is what I am intending to do after I have finished this programme. This website...

I know that this subject has been discussed elsewhere - but here is what I am in...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

36 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2014

W5 R3 Attempt 1

Question to all on breathing

5k in 30mins?????

Does anyone else find running interrupts their sleep patterns?

What c25k has done for me

Does the distance matter?

10 week 10K training plans

Take it to the bridge - how much can you improve your pace?

How accurate do people find the RunKeeper App at measuring distance?

Confidence at sudden all time low :( Knee pain

Dumbells or arm weights/ankle weights?

morning run

50 tomorrow - new PBs today!

Back on Track - with a "Girdle" - and running with a double hernia

Forget it ! I'll never do it!!

Run for Mum Quest week 3 - Feel free to join

Jantastic 2014 - NHS Couch to 5K Team - Week 9

Best way to 10k?

W8R1 and then some...

How C25K Changed my life

Pre and post run stretching

Testing a theory....

What exactly is available to get from 5K to 10K? And is anyone else out there running in Nairobi, Kenya?

Bridge to 10k

Managed a 2nd run today, yippee

5 Minutes?? Poof!

Bath Half Juicy lowdown...

R2w2 and really sore insides of knees!

Not sure whether I've cheated myself.

Moving on from Couch25K

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