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Ooooh Ouch!

Haven't run in AGES (on and off since August - last actual run in December I think). For the first time in a long while, I felt in the "mood" last night so I...

Haven't run in AGES (on and off since August - last actual run in December I thi...

Jana83

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hyde Park running route

Staying in London tonight, bought my running stuff with me. Off for a run in Hyde Park tomorrow. Won't be many chances to do that ! Happy running everyone ! xx

Staying in London tonight, bought my running stuff with me. Off for a run in Hyd...

Girlyswot

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hi everyone!

Just found this forum - good to see how everyone is getting on. I'm doing week5 run3 tomorrow - eek! Really enjoying it all so far, but the thought of running...

Just found this forum - good to see how everyone is getting on. I'm doing week5...

Andreagetfit1

•9 years ago

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Struggling with week 8

HI. I got to week 8, and I knew 28 minutes was going to be a bit tough, but I seem to be struggling more than I expected. I seem to be way shorter of breath...

HI. I got to week 8, and I knew 28 minutes was going to be a bit tough, but I se...

Melayahm

•9 years ago

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Anyone getting out in this weather?

Was really looking forward to run on Monday, woke up to heavy rain and winds of 30mph which put paid to my enthusiasm. Eventually at 1800, the rain went off...

Was really looking forward to run on Monday, woke up to heavy rain and winds of ...

Burstcouch

Graduate•9 years ago

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First run - CHECK

Hi all. Decided to bite the bullet and start running! My new running shoes were delivered this morning and off I went. It was hard but not as bad as I...

Hi all. Decided to bite the bullet and start running! My new running shoes were ...

katybaines

Graduate•9 years ago

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Advice and opinions please!

Hi everyone, I graduated in December. I'm now doing my running in a gym and I love it! However, I have very painful calfs after running that lasts through the...

Hi everyone, I graduated in December. I'm now doing my running in a gym and I lo...

Prettys073

Graduate•9 years ago

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Weight Loss

Anyone else doing 5k & slimming world? :)

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 1

2 runs done, 1 run left to do tomorrow :)

Hidden

•9 years ago

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After Week 5 run 3

After feeling the highs of the 20 minute run at the end of week 5 run 3 came the short 5,8,5 minute jogs of week 6 run 1. I didn't enjoy the stop starting of...

After feeling the highs of the 20 minute run at the end of week 5 run 3 came the...

Gforce75

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Wish me luck!

After completing the Stamina podcast this morning I realised my shins were aching long after my warm down walk. They were still aching after I got to work so...

After completing the Stamina podcast this morning I realised my shins were achin...

moonmar

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4r1 - achey calves

Yeay, managed my first week 4 run. I had very very mild shin splints so had 2 rest days and that helped. But, my calves are sore now. I almost pulled a...

Yeay, managed my first week 4 run. I had very very mild shin splints so had 2 re...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

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Keeping going

Hi Thank you all for the advice, I don't feel such a lost cause after all. I did week 1 run 2 today and felt a bit better already. I think part of the...

Hi Thank you all for the advice, I don't feel such a lost cause after all. I d...

50thisyear

•9 years ago

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Gentle Jog for My Asics

Following myasics plan a gentle 3mile jog at 13:46 mins per mile. Wearing my new shoes. I can't go that slow. Ended up with 5k in 34 mins which is 11:03 mins...

Following myasics plan a gentle 3mile jog at 13:46 mins per mile. Wearing my new...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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don't want to run outside - use the equipment?

it's cold, muddy, storms on the way.. I'm lucky enough to have a cross trainer (no, not a grumpy person but kind of xerise bike ++) I'm planning on adapt the...

it's cold, muddy, storms on the way.. I'm lucky enough to have a cross trainer ...

cs783

Graduate•9 years ago

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Started C25K and developed cough, advice?

Hi all, Only done the first week of C25k and was really enjoying it. However after the last session my breathing was very wheezy and I have had an irritating...

Hi all, Only done the first week of C25k and was really enjoying it. However aft...

Duranis

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Come on all our Graduates how about some advice for our newest members

While out for my run today I was thinking about all the new runners that seem to be coming through our little forum at the moment and wondering how we could...

While out for my run today I was thinking about all the new runners that seem to...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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week 5 run 3

Hi all,i have the 20 minute run of the 5th week to do tomorrow wich i am looking forward to doing.i am in need of some good advice about entering a 10k run in...

Hi all,i have the 20 minute run of the 5th week to do tomorrow wich i am looking...

adsez

Graduate•9 years ago

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CONFLICTING TECHNIQUE ADVICE

Hi - I've just started week 3, so complete beginner. Laura says in week 2, I think, run and land on your heel to avoid injury. I have subsequently looked...

Hi - I've just started week 3, so complete beginner. Laura says in week 2, I ...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

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Final run looks like it'll be in London so I was thinking hyde park...any advice??

It looks like I am away in London for the final run of c25k according to my plan for the next 3 weeks. I am staying on the edge of hyde park so I was hoping to...

It looks like I am away in London for the final run of c25k according to my plan...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

First time posting wanting some advice ☺

Hi all I'm on wk2r3 but I'm finding it harder every time. My question is what sort of distance should i be covering my last run/walk was 2.6 miles. I do two...

Hi all I'm on wk2r3 but I'm finding it harder every time. My question is what s...

marrowphat

•9 years ago

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Cold & sneezing

Really chuffed with the first week then came down with terrible cold. So haven't run for a week. Gonna have a go at day one week two today to see how I go....

Really chuffed with the first week then came down with terrible cold. So haven't...

Eliza79

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Puddles and dog poo

Week four under way now. It was brilliant, that's the first time I've felt like I've had to push myself a bit. I don't know about everyone else, but the...

Week four under way now. It was brilliant, that's the first time I've felt lik...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

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So...I did it ;) wk7, r1...

I found it hard to sleep last night I was so nervous about this morning after the emotional roller coaster that was Sunday (and week 6) But I did it. I went...

I found it hard to sleep last night I was so nervous about this morning after th...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1 R1 completed

I managed my first run a couple of days ago. Not sure if anyone else has used any of the running apps to track their runs but I did 3.8km on the first...

I managed my first run a couple of days ago. Not sure if anyone else has used ...

RossM

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Declaring Intent...

I AM going running today - as soon as I've had my cup of tea. And I will come back and follow-up this post. There - I've said it, so now I've got to....

I AM going running today - as soon as I've had my cup of tea. And I will come b...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Cinema Knee

Does anyone have cinema knee (painful after long periods with knee bent) and if so do you run on it? I think it lots of stairs rather than running that seems...

Does anyone have cinema knee (painful after long periods with knee bent) and if ...

sprynn

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk2 run1

Yay just done the first run of wk2 and feel great. It was again easier that I had anticipated. Hopefully this will continue. I slowed the running down to...

Yay just done the first run of wk2 and feel great. It was again easier that I ha...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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Groundhog day year 3!

Well went for W1R1 this morning-aided by the wind (luckily for my benefit)!. Was fine and felt good to be trying again. Groundhog is because I tend to do this...

Well went for W1R1 this morning-aided by the wind (luckily for my benefit)!. Was...

H123

Graduate•9 years ago

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8.5k, exploring & the unlikely joy of a cold & soggy Sunday run...

Reached my goal distance of 8.5k in just a smidge under 1 hour - chuff, chuff, chuffety chuffed! I'd had a couple of slow paced (but tough going) runs in the...

Reached my goal distance of 8.5k in just a smidge under 1 hour - chuff, chuff, c...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•9 years ago

31 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

Ooooh Ouch!

Hyde Park running route

Hi everyone!

Struggling with week 8

Anyone getting out in this weather?

First run - CHECK

Advice and opinions please!

Weight Loss

Week 1

After Week 5 run 3

Wish me luck!

W4r1 - achey calves

Keeping going

Gentle Jog for My Asics

don't want to run outside - use the equipment?

Started C25K and developed cough, advice?

Come on all our Graduates how about some advice for our newest members

week 5 run 3

CONFLICTING TECHNIQUE ADVICE

Final run looks like it'll be in London so I was thinking hyde park...any advice??

First time posting wanting some advice ☺

Cold & sneezing

Puddles and dog poo

So...I did it ;) wk7, r1...

W1 R1 completed

Declaring Intent...

Cinema Knee

Wk2 run1

Groundhog day year 3!

8.5k, exploring & the unlikely joy of a cold & soggy Sunday run...

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