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Racing heart beat

I've had a couple of instances in recent weeks where midway through a run I've had heart palpitations and seen (and felt) the measurement from my HRM shoot up...

I've had a couple of instances in recent weeks where midway through a run I've h...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Does anyone not listen to the C25K podcasts when running ?

After spending some time on the forum. I notice a lot of people talk about Laura and the podcasts. I have never used the podcasts, I just keep track of the...

After spending some time on the forum. I notice a lot of people talk about Laura...

kmcxo

•9 years ago

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W7R3 - ✔️

Completed last night. Followed Laura's advice and changed our route. Had a really enjoyable run, and are looking forward to RFL which comes at the end of W8 😀

Completed last night. Followed Laura's advice and changed our route. Had a reall...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Forget fancy training and dietry plans...

Couldn't take my running stuff on Thursday as I joined a couple of old school mates at Southampton airport as we were all heading off to France, as they'd only...

Couldn't take my running stuff on Thursday as I joined a couple of old school ma...

catchmeifucan

•9 years ago

14 Replies

mixed feelings

I am getting into a state and it is time to be honest. I have had problems with a numb foot when running since I hit 25 minutes. For my Friday run I loosened...

I am getting into a state and it is time to be honest. I have had problems wit...

dexdog

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Onto W5 eeek!

Today I completed week 4. Never thought I would get this far but I have been enjoying it and am proud of my progress. However, I start week 5 on Wednesday and...

Today I completed week 4. Never thought I would get this far but I have been enj...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Running more than 3x per week

Hi all, I'm set to do w2r3 today or tomorrow. I'm in no way in a rush to get through the program fast. However, I'm finding myself enjoying the runs (for the...

Hi all, I'm set to do w2r3 today or tomorrow. I'm in no way in a rush to get th...

cpartello

•9 years ago

6 Replies

Why am I still here?

I don't get it..

Spartan_300

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Redoing wk3

I completed wk3 , though did find it tough,I then took my grandson on holiday for a week. Although we were very active, ie swimming , walking climbing etc, I...

I completed wk3 , though did find it tough,I then took my grandson on holiday fo...

Flossie62

•9 years ago

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On Road vs Treadmill

I am getting a lot of wisdom from my neighbors on choice of surface for running. I can either run on the road or on the treadmill. Unfortunately, there is no...

I am getting a lot of wisdom from my neighbors on choice of surface for running....

bugdoctor

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 looming.... ankle pain, any advice?

Week 3 done. Never in a million years did I think I'd be able to run for 3 mins! I'm 60 at the end...

Week 3 done. Never in...

AnnmarieC2

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Week 4 Run 1

I did it, I ran for 5 minutes ! I almost didn't go for a run this morning as it was raining and I felt a cold coming on but I pushed myself to do it and I am...

I did it, I ran for 5 minutes ! I almost didn't go for a run this morning as it...

kmcxo

•9 years ago

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Flirting with injury - Marathon training, month 2

I finished my last marathon training blog a month ago by hoping the various ache and pain niggles would have sorted themselves out when it came to the time to...

I finished my last marathon training blog a month ago by hoping the various ache...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

a huge Thank you

Thanks to all the members who have replied to my last post. It has helped me tremendously and I am happy to announce that this morning I have ran for 20 full...

Thanks to all the members who have replied to my last post. It has helped me tre...

jabellik

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Feeling very nervous

Hi all. I am continuing my quest to work through this programme, but I have to be honest, I am feeling very nervous about all this. I'm aiming to complete W2...

Hi all. I am continuing my quest to work through this programme, but I have to b...

Hidden

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Race for life

I did race for life yesterday with my mum and three of my daughters (I ran they walked it). It was my first race and I loved it, I cant wait to sign up for my...

I did race for life yesterday with my mum and three of my daughters (I ran they ...

lou-34

Graduate•9 years ago

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August is a go ! wk 2 -Feel free to join

Welcome to Week 2 (6 July -16 August) It is great to see so many still enjoying the quest. I always feel nervous the first time I put a new quest up in case...

Welcome to Week 2 (6 July -16 August) It is great to see so many still enjoying...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

25 Replies

So - you think that you are slow!!!--

got my result for the 4K Orienteering course which I did yesterday ---- WAIT FOR IT!!! 1 hr 11 mins 6 secs --- and I WAS running!!!!!

got my result for the 4K Orienteering course which I did yesterday ---- WAIT ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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I'M DONE!

Well kind of, I have now completed W9R3! According to the RunKeeper app I downloaded I did 3.07k in 30 minutes, so still got a bit to go on that front, but...

Well kind of, I have now completed W9R3! According to the RunKeeper app I downlo...

bcerinpjs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Exceptionally high heart rate?

At 58 and reasonably fit with a resting heart rate of 55-60 bpm, I was disturbed recently that my Garmin HRM records shows short periods of 5-12 minutes at...

At 58 and reasonably fit with a resting heart rate of 55-60 bpm, I was disturbed...

IronChamp

•9 years ago

29 Replies

Advice needed after injury

I've started the c25k and I had completed week 5 runs before I had a very bad fall and injured my knee. I was so happy with my progress up to then. Since, I've...

I've started the c25k and I had completed week 5 runs before I had a very bad fa...

Cadiwyn

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Graduation! :)

Finally finished C25k!!! After a few weeks of hip & knee pain and easing back into week 9, I've finally done it:) I ran the full 30 mins but I only did 2.5...

Finally finished C25k!!! After a few weeks of hip & knee pain and easing back in...

Hidden

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Completed week one

I've just completed week 1. I'm 44 and haven't run since pe classes at school. I do have a problem with painful calves after running for 1 minute, it seems to...

I've just completed week 1. I'm 44 and haven't run since pe classes at school. I...

Philip-r

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

My bling from the We ❤️ Manchester 10k

Got a fab medal & a t shirt. Hopefully the first of many

mancunianpoodle

•9 years ago

13 Replies

Running distance app and negative first half talks

Hi firstly, does anyone recommend an app that measures the distance you've run without a constant mobile signal? And can it work alongside my podcast? And...

Hi firstly, does anyone recommend an app that measures the distance you've run w...

Jubbliehontas

•9 years ago

10 Replies

W7R1

Completed in Venice! Feeling that my speed and stamina are getting better :) Going for a conference tomorrow at Leicester, so W7R2 will be done there :)

Completed in Venice! Feeling that my speed and stamina are getting better :) G...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Stuck on week two!

Missed a week, knee hurting, turned 50! Back to it this morning...not good Go again tomorrow.

Missed a week, knee hurting, turned 50! Back to it this morning...not good Go ag...

Gecko155308

•9 years ago

5 Replies

W5R3 tomorrow morning !!!!

How on earth am I going to run for 20 mn????

jabellik

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

General question about fuel

Just want to put this out there for people's thoughts and opinions. Yesterday I did Parkrun (decent run, though it was quite warm - 29:27). No breakfast...

Just want to put this out there for people's thoughts and opinions. Yesterday I...

Steve_L

Graduate•9 years ago

30 Replies

Starting my C25K!

Hey everyone :) I'm a newbie here but decided to sign up after learning about C25K. I'm starting it tomorrow and can't wait. I'm sooo eager to lose some weight...

Hey everyone :) I'm a newbie here but decided to sign up after learning about C2...

Smirnoff

•9 years ago

9 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

Racing heart beat

Does anyone not listen to the C25K podcasts when running ?

W7R3 - ✔️

Forget fancy training and dietry plans...

mixed feelings

Onto W5 eeek!

Running more than 3x per week

Why am I still here?

Redoing wk3

On Road vs Treadmill

Week 4 looming.... ankle pain, any advice?

Week 4 Run 1

Flirting with injury - Marathon training, month 2

a huge Thank you

Feeling very nervous

Race for life

August is a go ! wk 2 -Feel free to join

So - you think that you are slow!!!--

I'M DONE!

Exceptionally high heart rate?

Advice needed after injury

Graduation! :)

Completed week one

My bling from the We ❤️ Manchester 10k

Running distance app and negative first half talks

W7R1

Stuck on week two!

W5R3 tomorrow morning !!!!

General question about fuel

Starting my C25K!

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