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Running with dogs

This could be a dumb question but anyway here goes. I've noticed a few people here mentioning bringing their dog with them on their run. I'd like to do that...

This could be a dumb question but anyway here goes. I've noticed a few people he...

patoc37

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2 "Midnight run is fun too!"

Nearly missed the run today. Started warming up at 23:58! Still made it. Tried a new route today and boy it was fun. Got lost among the empty streets. . It's...

Nearly missed the run today. Started warming up at 23:58! Still made it. Tried ...

nchunc

Graduate•7 years ago

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Painful toenail

Hi all, I've completed week3 run 1 tonight and it was great, whilst doing it my big toenails were hurting but I continued. Now hours later they are really very...

Hi all, I've completed week3 run 1 tonight and it was great, whilst doing it my ...

Sazzlex

•7 years ago

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Beating my nemesis - and gremlins. W9r1!

Well, the title sort of says it all! I went out to start week 9 tonight feeling oddly positive and confident! Cedric wasn't getting a look in with his...

Well, the title sort of says it all! I went out to start week 9 tonight feeling ...

RainbowC

Graduate•7 years ago

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First time

Downloaded the app today and trying it out for the first time in the AM. Any advice on successfully completing the program?

Downloaded the app today and trying it out for the first time in the AM. Any ad...

RunninSATX

•7 years ago

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Wk1r2 completed!!

2nd run completed. Anybody else find themselves talking to Laura!

Blackbird77

•7 years ago

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Disaster

Went out for my third post grad run this afternoon. well it was a total disaster. misjudged the weather and was far too hot, shoes were too tight, a seem on...

Went out for my third post grad run this afternoon. well it was a total disaste...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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Which week would I be on?

Hey fellow runners. I have only just found this site and wonder where I would be on the program so I can pick it up for motivation. At the moment, I can run 4K...

Hey fellow runners. I have only just found this site and wonder where I would be...

nikkicool

•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 and scared.

Ok so starting week 3 in an hour or so. I'm sooooo worried that this will be too hard I find it ok doing 2 mins jogging but 3!!! Any one felt the same

Ok so starting week 3 in an hour or so. I'm sooooo worried that this will be too...

Sazzlex

•7 years ago

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How far back should I go?

I've been following Couch25K for quite a while, and find that when I get up to 20 or 25 mins I tend to get sick with cold, chest infection, holiday (!) and...

I've been following Couch25K for quite a while, and find that when I get up to 2...

HRTHarrier

•7 years ago

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Abducted by aliens!

I think I must have been abducted by aliens! 2 months ago I had no inclination of running, never have in almost 50 years. Now I'm into Week 3 (so still very...

I think I must have been abducted by aliens! 2 months ago I had no inclination o...

first_mate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Skiing in February is my motivation

For several months I've been planning to start C5K but always found an excuse. Now retired, am feeling great after week 5 run 2. Don't expect to miss out...

For several months I've been planning to start C5K but always found an excuse. N...

Adrian_Bolton

•7 years ago

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Week 7 finished

Just back after my last run of week 7 and due to a technical fault I had to do it without Laura!! My Bluetooth headphones decided not to connect to my I pod....

Just back after my last run of week 7 and due to a technical fault I had to do i...

janey38

Graduate•7 years ago

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For us ladies.

So, this morning was my first run with my new Shock Absorber bra. I am delighted to say that all shocks were indeed absorbed (even the price) - except for...

So, this morning was my first run with my new Shock Absorber bra. I am delight...

AnneDroid

Graduate•7 years ago

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New to group

Newbie Starting couch to 5k as overweight and not as fit as I should be . Been inspired by others who have achieved great results .i have registered to do my...

Newbie Starting couch to 5k as overweight and not as fit as I should be . Been i...

Stewarhln

•7 years ago

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Training for a 5k, advice needed

There's a 5k run happening on February 14th and a few people I know are doing it, I decided that I want to give it a go too. I'm not fit but I'm not couch...

There's a 5k run happening on February 14th and a few people I know are doing it...

garyc

•7 years ago

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Newbie with puffy calves on W3D2

Hello! I have been lurking on here for a good few weeks. Learning the tips and tricks and being inspired by all your hard efforts, which have in turn, kept me...

Hello! I have been lurking on here for a good few weeks. Learning the tips and t...

Gravy123

•7 years ago

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Hip bursitis ...any advice?

Hi guys. I am fairly certain I have hip bursitis, although will not see my gp until late in the month. the pain has been mild for a couple of months . I took a...

Hi guys. I am fairly certain I have hip bursitis, although will not see my gp un...

Inominate

•7 years ago

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Wk4 Day 2

Solo run yesterday due to conflicting shift times between me & 1st born. A busy weekend & a long shift yesterday were just what the gremlins ordered; Steve the...

Solo run yesterday due to conflicting shift times between me & 1st born. A busy ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Back on it after the lergy

Last run was New Year's Day and since then I've been laid low with lergy and a chest infection (trip to hospital, antibiotics, steroids - the lot)! Finally...

Last run was New Year's Day and since then I've been laid low with lergy and a c...

Gertlet

•7 years ago

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I'm A Dirty Devil ;-)

Sometimes you ask yourself "why"??? Bovington Tank Training Range - The Dirty Devil Stampede, running 5, 10 or 15k through muddy VERY cold water, woods and...

Sometimes you ask yourself "why"??? Bovington Tank Training Range - The Dirty De...

AndyD

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 - done (and quite chuffed with myself!)

so - went into week 2 with some trepidation - different music and runs of 90 seconds - i'm thinking that might sound really rubbish to a lot of you but I know...

so - went into week 2 with some trepidation - different music and runs of 90 sec...

kazdoc

•7 years ago

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Week 3 day 1.

56 never,ever run, all clear given from my GP/ Overweight, stroke and valve replacement in 2015, hypothyroidism. Guess what ? I am loving my new found freedom...

56 never,ever run, all clear given from my GP/ Overweight, stroke and valve rep...

DD2306

•7 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3. Completed

Whoop. Done it with gas in the tank. I am looking forward to Week 9 expecting it to be just as hard as day 1 of week 8. For some reason, probably positive...

Whoop. Done it with gas in the tank. I am looking forward to Week 9 expecting it...

Trev4950

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wiped out by shin splints

Have just had to cut W2R1 short due to a horrible pain in both my shins which I think is probably shin splints :-( I'm gutted as I had a really good breathing...

Have just had to cut W2R1 short due to a horrible pain in both my shins which I ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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I feel bad when I swear to god

Some one deleted my post but I need help I'm 16 Mexican boy and I feel bad can someone me some words to say out loud because it was deleted please

Some one deleted my post but I need help I'm 16 Mexican boy and I feel bad can s...

Alankran

•7 years ago

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Week 2 Run 1

It's Monday, which means I've started week 2! I had a bad start to the day, I got my first mark back for second year of uni and it was my worst mark yet, 2...

It's Monday, which means I've started week 2! I had a bad start to the day, I go...

cml99

•7 years ago

7 Replies

A Little Help on - What is Next?

Hi All, I have been doing the 12 week fitness plan (along side the 12 week weight loss plan) and currently in the last week! I didn't think I would make it...

Hi All, I have been doing the 12 week fitness plan (along side the 12 week weigh...

Lynx2003

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running at night

Hi. Started my C25k yesterday and had some great support already - thank you. I'm keen to keep up momentum so was thinking about going out again tomorrow. I...

Hi. Started my C25k yesterday and had some great support already - thank you. I'...

Blackbird77

•7 years ago

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W3R1 - goodbye sunshine

It almost seems like this week is a step back - although the total running is slightly longer - four sets only feels not enough. I guess I'm used to previous...

It almost seems like this week is a step back - although the total running is sl...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

Running with dogs

W3R2 "Midnight run is fun too!"

Painful toenail

Beating my nemesis - and gremlins. W9r1!

First time

Wk1r2 completed!!

Disaster

Which week would I be on?

Week 3 run 1 and scared.

How far back should I go?

Abducted by aliens!

Skiing in February is my motivation

Week 7 finished

For us ladies.

New to group

Training for a 5k, advice needed

Newbie with puffy calves on W3D2

Hip bursitis ...any advice?

Wk4 Day 2

Back on it after the lergy

I'm A Dirty Devil ;-)

W2R1 - done (and quite chuffed with myself!)

Week 3 day 1.

Week 8 Run 3. Completed

Wiped out by shin splints

I feel bad when I swear to god

Week 2 Run 1

A Little Help on - What is Next?

Running at night

W3R1 - goodbye sunshine

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