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Best running game ever!

So everyone needs to stop what they're doing and try this: https://zombiesrungame.com/

So everyone needs to stop what they're doing and try this: https://zombiesrunga...

qobsmith

Graduate•9 years ago

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Knees and moping

So, my first 5k race is on Sunday and my knees have decided to go from complaining to shouting angrily :( I was out on a nice easy run last Sunday and on a...

So, my first 5k race is on Sunday and my knees have decided to go from complaini...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

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5th outdoor 5k run - sub-25!

Since a rubbish 27m:38s just over 2 weeks ago in which I started off slow with a view to gradually going faster, I've done nothing but interval stuff on the...

Since a rubbish 27m:38s just over 2 weeks ago in which I started off slow with a...

John_W

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7 and failing

I'm really struggling with week 7 I've attempted it 5 times and completed only twice. I've found the program amazing and completed each run and felt so proud...

I'm really struggling with week 7 I've attempted it 5 times and completed only t...

AOB82

•9 years ago

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Runkeeper - what a laugh!!

I treated myself to a shiny new Ipod touch a few weeks ago and decided to try Runkeeper on my plogging outings. Well, what a laugh!! Before the voice said '5...

I treated myself to a shiny new Ipod touch a few weeks ago and decided to try Ru...

Kellywillow

Graduate•9 years ago

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SHIN UPDATE

No fractures!!! HUZZAH!!!! I have a severely inflamed bone and a badly pulled muscle but no cracks on the surface of the bone :) It's ibuprofen and complete...

No fractures!!! HUZZAH!!!! I have a severely inflamed bone and a badly pulled ...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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What a journey...from a running sceptic to a convert

I have been fairly quiet since my last post, but just wanted to share with you lovely runners and runners-to-be that my running buddy and I completed W9R3...

I have been fairly quiet since my last post, but just wanted to share with you ...

arracka

Graduate•9 years ago

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Adapting training plans

Hello I am being very lazy and seeking others advice rather simply googling this question (a. because I trust the opinions of people who actually run and have...

Hello I am being very lazy and seeking others advice rather simply googling this...

mandap

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R1... Monday! W6r2 Wednesday Did it! Phew!...

On treadmill on both days... But found signal poor on Monday so could not post here. Hope everyone is enjoying the programme, and the rewards of feeling...

On treadmill on both days... But found signal poor on Monday so could not post h...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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Almost there

R2w9: I almost didnt do this run this morning. I didnt feel to good. But I insisted. Glad I did because what ever was wrong with me this morning has past. All...

R2w9: I almost didnt do this run this morning. I didnt feel to good. But I insis...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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The right trainers?

Hello all, I have just started week 2 of the plan and I was thinking, have many of you invested in some proper running trainers? I have a pair of comfy Nike...

Hello all, I have just started week 2 of the plan and I was thinking, have man...

run1988

•9 years ago

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A bit of a relaunch - No more Frank Gallagher

Does anyone remember Frank Gallagher from Shameless? I’ve been channelling my inner Frank over the past fortnight with lots of heavy drinking, sporadic social...

Does anyone remember Frank Gallagher from Shameless? I’ve been channelling my in...

lucieiecul

•9 years ago

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W7r2 + done!!

Well that was a lot better than my last run! I was going to say "wow, it was great!" But that wouldn't be entirely true!! I feel GREAT now, and have done since...

Well that was a lot better than my last run! I was going to say "wow, it was gre...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thought for the day

quel surprise!

Rignold

•9 years ago

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Sod's law

Yesterday I was so chuffed with myself for getting up early and running 5k before work. Only to trip and sprain my ankle on the two minute walk between my car...

Yesterday I was so chuffed with myself for getting up early and running 5k befor...

rr76

Graduate•9 years ago

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PB & Race for Life & Stuff

I was so chuffed on Monday. I did 5k in 38.02 which is a pb!! I'm doing Race for Life on Sunday 5k so really looking forward to this. I'm sure it'll be a fab...

I was so chuffed on Monday. I did 5k in 38.02 which is a pb!! I'm doing Race fo...

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

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Graduated 😀

Thrilled to have graduated and now I take part in the odd park run. But how do I add the word " graduate" to my profile like other fellow graduates? It took...

Thrilled to have graduated and now I take part in the odd park run. But how do ...

Cheddar1

•9 years ago

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Running music - advice needed!

Hi fellow C25Kers. I'm looking for advice about the best way to store/play music when running. I have an 8GB iPhone and use iTunes Match to store all my music...

Hi fellow C25Kers. I'm looking for advice about the best way to store/play music...

KG76

Graduate•9 years ago

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Birthday trainers!

How beautiful! :)

Littlepolarbear

Graduate•9 years ago

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Venturing out

I have another appointment at the doctors tomorrow about my shins but tonight I decided to test them a bit and ventured out for a walk. I'm in pain now but I...

I have another appointment at the doctors tomorrow about my shins but tonight I ...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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Week 5 runs 1 & 2 :)

So this week I feel like something has clicked, mentally! Absolutely loved run 1 of this week, had perfect running conditions and legs felt really good and...

So this week I feel like something has clicked, mentally! Absolutely loved run ...

sar1850

•9 years ago

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Sprained ankle: when is it safe to run again?

Hi gang, I've been out of action for a while now, unable to run after I sprained my ankle (embarrassingly I sprained it walking and not running!) Are there...

Hi gang, I've been out of action for a while now, unable to run after I sprained...

runrachel

•9 years ago

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First 5k

I graduated last week and decided to run my first full 5k today! I did it! The end was really hard. In my head there was a constant back and forth argument of:...

I graduated last week and decided to run my first full 5k today! I did it! The e...

rhodaskoda

Graduate•9 years ago

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OMG we've only gone and done it!

It is with great pleasure that I post today that my running buddy and I completed W9R3 this morning. I think this might make us graduates yeaaaaaaaaah (huge...

It is with great pleasure that I post today that my running buddy and I complete...

Hopefull-runner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Calling Evesham runners!

Hi is there anyone on here from Evesham or the surrounding areas? Redditch have a great forum on Facebook - C25K Redditch - and there seems to be nothing...

Hi is there anyone on here from Evesham or the surrounding areas? Redditch have ...

VikkiHigg

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk6r3 done!!

I was dreading this one today, even sat on the sofa for a good hour umming and ahhing about doing it but finally got off my chunky arse and did it! Took it...

I was dreading this one today, even sat on the sofa for a good hour umming and a...

skinnynet

•9 years ago

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2nd time around

As I have mentioned before (I think), this is my second go at the C25K. Last year I successfully completed it and got my 5k time down to 28mins 20 secs....

As I have mentioned before (I think), this is my second go at the C25K. Last yea...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week six tick!

Just did week six and got to hear Laura declare me a runner! Did it pretty slowly but sped up the last minute (pleased to be near the end)! The last five mins...

Just did week six and got to hear Laura declare me a runner! Did it pretty slowl...

Pamchopslim

Graduate•9 years ago

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Shin splints

Any advice please 😀 left leg the worst. Can't stop running as am in training for half marathon am resting in between runs. Thought I might stay away from...

Any advice please 😀 left leg the worst. Can't stop running as am in training fo...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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Buying running shoes online?

Hello! I'd like to treat myself to a new pair of running trainers as i graduated yesterday and have been using my nike air all the way through which have been...

Hello! I'd like to treat myself to a new pair of running trainers as i graduated...

NewDawn00

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

Best running game ever!

Knees and moping

5th outdoor 5k run - sub-25!

W7 and failing

Runkeeper - what a laugh!!

SHIN UPDATE

What a journey...from a running sceptic to a convert

Adapting training plans

W6R1... Monday! W6r2 Wednesday Did it! Phew!...

Almost there

The right trainers?

A bit of a relaunch - No more Frank Gallagher

W7r2 + done!!

Thought for the day

Sod's law

PB & Race for Life & Stuff

Graduated 😀

Running music - advice needed!

Birthday trainers!

Venturing out

Week 5 runs 1 & 2 :)

Sprained ankle: when is it safe to run again?

First 5k

OMG we've only gone and done it!

Calling Evesham runners!

Wk6r3 done!!

2nd time around

Week six tick!

Shin splints

Buying running shoes online?

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