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Couch to 5K

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Sub 30 min 5k training, run 12!

Hi everyone! I started C25K back in August 2012 and sort of completed the progra...

Haven't run for 10 days!

I'm suppose to be starting W9 next time I'm run. I've been on holiday with the f...
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No running... And some running

I must confess I haven't run since the 5x50 challenge finished. As usual wheneve...
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How many km's will a good pair of running shoes complete?

I'm running in an old pair of Mizuno trail shoes (Wave Elixir 4 X10 if you need ...
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w3r3 completed (mustn't talk to delivery drivers)

I completed W3 today in my first non-rainy day for a while. It has been pretty e...
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Summer is on the way, branching out

I can't quite believe spring has gone so quickly. When I started on C25k, the s...
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Week 5 run 3 done!!! But no Laura??

I started the run with apprehension and Laura started me off. I am now downloadi...
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Neuropathy/Fibromyalgia and Vitamin B

Hello fellow fibromites, As well as suffering from Fibromyalgia, I also suffer f...
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Let the battle commence!!!!

Passed muster with the physio yippee :) so tomorrow I will take a short dander (...
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W2R1 - yeehhhhh!!!

After doing W1R3 four times (!!) and after receiving some positive encouragement...
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Tackled the unknown! first BIG hill!! :)

Well i will confess that in my 20 weeks since starting running i have never rea...
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Its not you its me. A graduation story

It’s not you, it’s me. I don’t deserve a couch as good as you. Don’t get me wro...
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Im nearly 57 and have just finished week1 day3 is it normal for my legs to ache and feel like jelly?

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Is it okay to walk outside or on the treadmill on rest days?

Trying to trust the program (w4r2) but realized I am doing less total weekly mil...
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Bruised Ankle

I am about to do day 3 week 2 tonight and have noticed that my right ankle/top o...
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Crikey - what a week - another PB!

PBs for me seem to be like Bristol buses - you wait ages for one then they all t...
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Third 5k run - tried that funny chi running thingie!!

Hey all, I have been averaging a 5k run without stopping once a week, but most ...
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DONE! W9R3 COMPLETED!!

It feels so good! Only managed 3.8k last night though....but hey - I have the re...
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Do you run in time to the music beat??

I have never liked the music on the various podcasts - because the beat of the m...
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Disbelieving!!

I started C25km 5 weeks ago after overhearing about it at the hairdressers. I ha...
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Playing with Galloway. Feels like cheating!

Several folk here have mentioned this method, I liked the promise that it helps...
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Bad run - any motivational tips?

I've just attempted W5R2 - I managed my first 8 minutes fine but then stopped in...
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Week 7 run 2 under my belt

Woke up at 6.45 and I didn't really want to get up - I have had a cold all week,...
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Running Playlist

Hello all, I was just reading another post and was wondering if you would like t...
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Stepping Stones-Welcome back Laura 1,2,3,4

After graduating nearly 2 weeks ago I have maintained 3 runs a week, all of them...
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Interesting heart rhythm on Week 5 Run 2!

Just completed W5R2 this morning and was surpassed that on my first 8min run, af...

Road rage!

Has anyone else experienced inconsiderate drivers when they're running? Last wee...
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Week 7 Run 2

Well, after a full day's work and running up and down stairs last night I decide...
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I did it!

I ran 5k tonight without stopping! I feel absolutely fantastic:-) I ran very slo...
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Finding it difficult to fit in my run days.

I'm currently week 5 run 1. I'm starting to struggle to fit my runs in - I run i...
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