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Podrunner music

I think that I am finally getting why much of the "music" for running is mindless dance beats with no melody. Read this http://www.steveboy.com/blog/?p=762 I...

I think that I am finally getting why much of the "music" for running is mindles...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Anybody used Zombies Run??

I understand that it is story based -- but can it be incorporated into a running/training plan of any kind. What are the runs with it -- short, long, fast,...

I understand that it is story based -- but can it be incorporated into a running...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just graduated - thanks to everyone here!

Hi All Yesterday I finished W9R3 after starting C25K in early March. I started it after joining Slimming World (which in turn was after from stern words from...

Hi All Yesterday I finished W9R3 after starting C25K in early March. I started ...

gtmoore

Graduate•10 years ago

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Well that was a bit rubbish

Set out this morning to do my faster, shorter run. Started off quite well until my music started playing up. Had to slow down to a almost a slow shuffle to get...

Set out this morning to do my faster, shorter run. Started off quite well until ...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 Work in Progress

Well here I am on W9. Managed 30mins, OK, I'm no Usain Bolt, but at least I DID IT! Running in Race for Life 5k on Sunday. I aim to run it this year, on...

Well here I am on W9. Managed 30mins, OK, I'm no Usain Bolt, but at least I DID ...

Runboomer

Graduate•10 years ago

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Foot pain

My daughter had recently started c25k . She has just completed wk2r2 but is having pain in the arch of her foot when running . She has been wearing old...

My daughter had recently started c25k . She has just completed wk2r2 but is havi...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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My Story

I’m 54 male 5'8" tall and weigh about 70kgs, I’m living in Oman. I have coronary health problem and had CARDIAC ARREST TWICE in London back in 2010.The story...

I’m 54 male 5'8" tall and weigh about 70kgs, I’m living in Oman. I have coronary...

azharalkindi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Well, that's that then......

No going back now. I've just signed-up for the Brighton Half Marathon. February next year. It's the 25th anniversary of it, so should be great. No idea what I...

No going back now. I've just signed-up for the Brighton Half Marathon. February ...

Miles_Yonder

Graduate•10 years ago

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One left!

Week9R2 done! Slow, but done... and already thinking of what will I do after! Can't believe that I did manage an average of 2 runs a week during the last 3...

Week9R2 done! Slow, but done... and already thinking of what will I do after! C...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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They're taking the hobbits to Isengard.

(Thursday) Must travel through Fanghorn to visit Scary Granny today but have no hobbits to offer up as sacrifice. With luck if I enter with the others she...

(Thursday) Must travel through Fanghorn to visit Scary Granny today but have no...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Acupuncture!!

I phoned a local Chinese Acupuncturist this afternoon (used to go to her years ago), to ask if she thought acupuncture would help relieve pain from PF. The...

I phoned a local Chinese Acupuncturist this afternoon (used to go to her years a...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can we make NHS C25k an "official" club?

Many of us as we progressed through the early stages of the programme and on to graduating have signed up for races. We have folk doing 5k, 10k, half and even...

Many of us as we progressed through the early stages of the programme and on to ...

wilmacgh

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st session with running group tonight!

After weeks of thinking about it went to a new jog scotland running group today and absolutely loved it. Only 4 ladies there but very friendly and great leader...

After weeks of thinking about it went to a new jog scotland running group today ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Feeling so old and fed up ... Graduated two weeks ago

Last week I ran 6k in 45 mins. I was so pleased with myself and felt on top of the world but since then I've had two awful runs and feel so awful whilst...

Last week I ran 6k in 45 mins. I was so pleased with myself and felt on top of t...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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Failed to complete week 5 Run 3

Hi All ! New here, but have been lurking a while for the great tips and advice available. Last week I really struggled to complete W5R2 and then failed on...

Hi All ! New here, but have been lurking a while for the great tips and advice...

simon_c25k

Graduate•10 years ago

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Shin Splints

I've never been a sufferer, but it seems quite a lot of new runners are, so when I came across this I thought it might be worth sharing:...

I've never been a sufferer, but it seems quite a lot of new runners are, so when...

andystev

Graduate•10 years ago

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A week off ~ what do I do?

Im currenyly enjoin our first abroad family holiday & takin advantage of the all inclusiveness ;-) before I left I had repeated wk 8 as id struggled with it...

Im currenyly enjoin our first abroad family holiday & takin advantage of the all...

VictoriaPlumb

•10 years ago

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Torn shoe mesh?

Hi guys, I've got a pair of new balance running shoes that I've had for a couple of years-hardly any wear though as gave up running first time round!! I've got...

Hi guys, I've got a pair of new balance running shoes that I've had for a couple...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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Corporal poppypug (ents div)?

Lieutenant?

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3

I am not quite at W5 yet and scheduled to do W5R3 the day before I go on holiday for 2 weeks - if I'm not able to complete R3 would it be better to do the full...

I am not quite at W5 yet and scheduled to do W5R3 the day before I go on holiday...

claretosh

•10 years ago

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Am I going fast enough??

I'm on week 3, and I've taken Laura's advice literally, my 'runs' are a REALLY slow jog. So far, I've been doing about 4.5k (sometimes slightly more), over the...

I'm on week 3, and I've taken Laura's advice literally, my 'runs' are a REALLY s...

lexiloo82

•10 years ago

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I don't feel ready

I did the week 4 run 1 this morning and it was so hard I felt like I barley managed it. I'm feeling really worried about the next 5 weeks and how quickly they...

I did the week 4 run 1 this morning and it was so hard I felt like I barley mana...

Hannah306693

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Before the storm

Just did w3r2 early this morning. There is a real chance of storms after work and this evening so I thought why not. It was cooler this morning. Woo Hoo! This...

Just did w3r2 early this morning. There is a real chance of storms after work an...

Burgdude

Graduate•10 years ago

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I feel like a runner!

So I did week 8 run 2 this morning. In the POURING rain! I could see people looking at me as if to say "is she mad??" But I loved it today. I finally feel like...

So I did week 8 run 2 this morning. In the POURING rain! I could see people look...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R1 5K Achieved

Well really happy finished Week 6 Run 1 and when checked I had completed 5.27Km. I cannot believe I have managed this. Looking forward to being able to take...

Well really happy finished Week 6 Run 1 and when checked I had completed 5.27Km....

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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Which C25K app do you use?

Hi, which C25K app are you guys using? I graduated about a year ago, using the Guy Hoffman App. My husband is now tentatively suggesting that he, one day,...

Hi, which C25K app are you guys using? I graduated about a year ago, using the G...

Tootsvanoots

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R2

So this morning I did W1R2. I slowed down my pace a little because I was still quite sore from last nights piloxing, but I made it anyway. The toughest part...

So this morning I did W1R2. I slowed down my pace a little because I was still q...

Kayblue

•10 years ago

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Running 2 days in a row?

Is it OK as a one-off to run on consecutive days. I can only fit my 3 runs in this week if I do this. I have never done it before and just needed to get...

Is it OK as a one-off to run on consecutive days. I can only fit my 3 runs in t...

Rockette1

Graduate•10 years ago

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10km in under one hour!

Last month I entered a 10 km race. As I didn't train as much as I wanted my goal was 1h10 but 59m02s later I was crossing the finish line. Our team also...

Last month I entered a 10 km race. As I didn't train as much as I wanted my goal...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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B210K - W2R1 - OMG!

So, just finished W2R1 of B210K (3x15 mins with 60s walk between the 3 intervals) and OMG! It was a scenic run in Finland and beyond an unscheduled 60s walk...

So, just finished W2R1 of B210K (3x15 mins with 60s walk between the 3 intervals...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2014

Podrunner music

Anybody used Zombies Run??

Just graduated - thanks to everyone here!

Well that was a bit rubbish

W9 Work in Progress

Foot pain

My Story

Well, that's that then......

One left!

They're taking the hobbits to Isengard.

Acupuncture!!

Can we make NHS C25k an "official" club?

1st session with running group tonight!

Feeling so old and fed up ... Graduated two weeks ago

Failed to complete week 5 Run 3

Shin Splints

A week off ~ what do I do?

Torn shoe mesh?

Corporal poppypug (ents div)?

W5R3

Am I going fast enough??

I don't feel ready

Before the storm

I feel like a runner!

W6R1 5K Achieved

Which C25K app do you use?

W1R2

Running 2 days in a row?

10km in under one hour!

B210K - W2R1 - OMG!

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