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Fitting in 3 runs a week.

So I graduated just as I returned to work after the school holidays and I am already finding it hard to fit in the 3x 30 mins runs per week. I have been able...

So I graduated just as I returned to work after the school holidays and I am alr...

ndgould

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R1 done!

At one point I thought my heart was going to explode out of my chest. But I managed the two 3-minute runs. That's W3R1 done :-)

At one point I thought my heart was going to explode out of my chest. But I mana...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Terrible stitch

Yay, I've finished week 8 and I can already hear week 9 calling. I decided to tackle my biggest, steepest hill tonight and think perhaps I went at it too...

Yay, I've finished week 8 and I can already hear week 9 calling. I decided to t...

Leanne78

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 1 - Complete

Hi... I turned 60 this year and decided I needed a challenge. I have always tried to walk 10,000 steps a day as a way of keeping fit. My daughter is...

Hi... I turned 60 this year and decided I needed a challenge. I have always tri...

Bizlizzy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 1 completed.

Did the 1st run of the week yesterday, first 10 minutes not very good, legs achy, breathing mostly okay (by that I managed to get air into my lungs), slow...

Did the 1st run of the week yesterday, first 10 minutes not very good, legs achy...

Glen53

Graduate•9 years ago

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What should you wear running in the dark...?

As the question says..... Should I get some Hi Vis stuff ? Over to you.... Richard

As the question says..... Should I get some Hi Vis stuff ? Over to you.... Ri...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7R1 - done!

W7R1 done tonight it felt good! One down two to go! Can't believe I have come this far.

W7R1 done tonight it felt good! One down two to go! Can't believe I have come th...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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I have the bug in more ways than one !!!

Its that season again, and I seem to have a head cold. This is really unfortunate timing as on Wednesday of last week, was super excited as I had completed Wk...

Its that season again, and I seem to have a head cold. This is really unfortunat...

susie_bourne

Graduate•9 years ago

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Trying to be positive...

...despite having had to shorten my last two runs due to my leg complaining a bit! Had got back up to week 7 following extended time on the ic due to a calf...

...despite having had to shorten my last two runs due to my leg complaining a bi...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Women's plus size gear advice

Hi all :) Having only been running since August (W4R2 done today, woohoo!), winter running clothes have not crossed my mind. Next week I go back up to...

Hi all :) Having only been running since August (W4R2 done today, woohoo!), wint...

nicole92

•9 years ago

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Oldie Newbie

I am on week 8 and I have only very recently discovered this forum. I wish I had done so earlier since I have already found some useful tips. I have never been...

I am on week 8 and I have only very recently discovered this forum. I wish I had...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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Thinking of doing the C25K

Hello, I am thinking of doing the C25K training programme. I had a baby in April and have been eating healthy as well as training for 30mile bike race which...

Hello, I am thinking of doing the C25K training programme. I had a baby in Apri...

Chestnut21

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 - I conquered it and it feels good!

It is true what they say in that the fear of something is always greater than the thing itself. I went with trepidation out for my W4 R1 and surprised myself...

It is true what they say in that the fear of something is always greater than th...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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GNR was fab

Had amazing time at GNR yesterday. Still on a high. Even bumped another Notbad c25ker outside metro station. What are chances of that . Great start to day ....

Had amazing time at GNR yesterday. Still on a high. Even bumped another Notbad ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running and Strength Training

Can any of you lovely people answer this - what's the best way to strength train and combine running. Is it best to combine in the same day Ie AM run and PM...

Can any of you lovely people answer this - what's the best way to strength train...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

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Week 4!

The weeks are flying by! I have just completed Week 3 and did two runs one after the other without a days rest and my calves have told me in no uncertain...

The weeks are flying by! I have just completed Week 3 and did two runs one afte...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Half Marathon with IT Band Syndrome

As some of you know I was diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome back in July and have been working with my knee doc since then. I ran my first 1/2 marathon yesterday...

As some of you know I was diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome back in July and have ...

groovyforster

•9 years ago

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One ticked off the bucket list - 10k DONE!

Thanks for all the advise last week :) I decided to take the bull by the horns, and run/walk if needed a whole 10k, just to see how far it was (I was up to 6k...

Thanks for all the advise last week :) I decided to take the bull by the horns,...

mum_of_3

Graduate•9 years ago

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Looks like feet up for a bit

I was at the gym running yesterday and it was going well the running felt good but as I slowed to my final walk I felt a sharp pain in my inner thigh and that...

I was at the gym running yesterday and it was going well the running felt good b...

Gnet

Graduate•9 years ago

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Run or Dye discount

Just thought I would let you all know I booked Run or Dye via Groupon yesterday and got it for £20 saving £5 on direct price :) Event is next Saturday can't...

Just thought I would let you all know I booked Run or Dye via Groupon yesterday ...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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So many questions...

Well, I'm technically I'm on week 5 run1 this morning but I changed it up. I ran for 24 mins. Straight. My pace was 13 mins a mile. Now the run suited me much...

Well, I'm technically I'm on week 5 run1 this morning but I changed it up. I ran...

Thomson3

•9 years ago

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The I'm still here quest week 5 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to Week 5 (17 August - 27 September) Week 5 I had a total rest day yesterday after working for an 18 hour shift behind a very busy bar for a large all...

Welcome to Week 5 (17 August - 27 September) Week 5 I had a total rest day yest...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk9 R3 - DONE!!!

C25K DONE!!! Started 14/07/15 completed 14/09/15 28 and 2 half runs done (repeated a run back in the early weeks and had 2 half runs when I shouldn't have...

C25K DONE!!! Started 14/07/15 completed 14/09/15 28 and 2 half runs done (repeat...

Soosysoo

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K take 2 . . . . into wk2

So I have completed week 1 did all three runs, the final one being in the rain. The bathroom scales have also joined in the fun telling me I have lost 2 and...

So I have completed week 1 did all three runs, the final one being in the rain....

Qscout

Graduate•9 years ago

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I am officially overweight!

Given that I have been classed as Obese for a few years now, with a BMI of 29.9 today I am officially overweight! Go C25K! Just starting week 3 today :-)

Given that I have been classed as Obese for a few years now, with a BMI of 29.9 ...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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W9 R2, with a hill, a crazy extra 5 and a minor grumble...

Yes- not as fast as that W9R1 parkrun madness time :) There was a hill to walk / run at the start but the middle section I ran around the common which was...

Yes- not as fast as that W9R1 parkrun madness time :) There was a hill to walk ...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 begins here

Well, end of week 4, and bit disappointed there has been no loss of weight this week, but I have lost inches. Have to admit that I was a bit naughty over the...

Well, end of week 4, and bit disappointed there has been no loss of weight this ...

Lolpet63

•9 years ago

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Week 9, run 1 - plodding on

This is my final week so I took it slow and steady today in the drizzle, with wet shoes covered in grass clippings. Running for 30 continuous minutes is still...

This is my final week so I took it slow and steady today in the drizzle, with we...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ct5k wk 8

Never thought I would get this far but and its a big but , I run for 35 mins but with about 1 min stop to get up the 3 afor mentioned hills . I understand I...

Never thought I would get this far but and its a big but , I run for 35 mins but...

Dessie01

Graduate•9 years ago

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A lurker...peeps head above parapet!

Hi All! I've just started week 2 and have been lurking and reading here for some time, but thought I'd pluck up the courage to say hi! I'm a 41 year old,...

Hi All! I've just started week 2 and have been lurking and reading here for som...

jesseker

•9 years ago

46 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

Fitting in 3 runs a week.

W3R1 done!

Terrible stitch

Week 1 - Complete

Week 7 run 1 completed.

What should you wear running in the dark...?

W7R1 - done!

I have the bug in more ways than one !!!

Trying to be positive...

Women's plus size gear advice

Oldie Newbie

Thinking of doing the C25K

Week 4 Run 1 - I conquered it and it feels good!

GNR was fab

Running and Strength Training

Week 4!

First Half Marathon with IT Band Syndrome

One ticked off the bucket list - 10k DONE!

Looks like feet up for a bit

Run or Dye discount

So many questions...

The I'm still here quest week 5 - Feel free to join.

Wk9 R3 - DONE!!!

C25K take 2 . . . . into wk2

I am officially overweight!

W9 R2, with a hill, a crazy extra 5 and a minor grumble...

Week 5 begins here

Week 9, run 1 - plodding on

Ct5k wk 8

A lurker...peeps head above parapet!

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