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Wk3 run two

Not a bad effort today except for the last minute of the run. Still push on. As I am behind on my schedule I shall be running again tomorrow. Overall feeling...

Not a bad effort today except for the last minute of the run. Still push on. As ...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 done!!!!!

Finally!!!! Week 6 done. Did my 25 min run tonight. Set off saying I'm not gonna do it. But started very very slow and steady, got to 15 mins struggled so...

Finally!!!! Week 6 done. Did my 25 min run tonight. Set off saying I'm not gon...

Cazza73

•7 years ago

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Nervous 🙈

Hi new to C25K group 🤗 I am starting the NHS health plan and have restarted doing active activity such as rejoining the gym and starting yoga again. Running...

Hi new to C25K group 🤗 I am starting the NHS health plan and have restarted doi...

LouA2016

•7 years ago

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Trainers

Advice please - I need to buy some trainers - I am just about to start week 5 and I just don't know where to start!?

Advice please - I need to buy some trainers - I am just about to start week 5 an...

beckycrich2

•7 years ago

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The beginning

Hello I'm in my 50s and going to start this tomorrow. I'm over weight and unfit and apprehensive. Will my knees cope? Need encouragement please.

Hello I'm in my 50s and going to start this tomorrow. I'm over weight and unfit ...

Lachalla

•7 years ago

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2nd day ...

Just completed my second walk/run .... amazed I've actually managed two but I'm determined.... I'm so unfit and overweight but 2 1/2 stone down since May so...

Just completed my second walk/run .... amazed I've actually managed two but I'm ...

Sadisand1967

•7 years ago

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Carry on whilst on holiday... or have a holiday?

Evening all. So, I'm off on holiday on Saturday and where I'm going has a running track (only available early morning as it gets covered with the sun loungers...

Evening all. So, I'm off on holiday on Saturday and where I'm going has a runni...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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w8r1 lovely run

W8R1 this morning done in the beautiful early morning sunshine though it was still a tad chilly in the shade which I'm sure some would like to experience. Set...

W8R1 this morning done in the beautiful early morning sunshine though it was sti...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Thermos flask

How much time insulin temp can be normal in thermos flask, keep insulin cool

umar54

•7 years ago

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Just started

Hi. I did my first run today after reading the Observer supplement on running. I lost 2 stone since start of year but have ground to a halt and started going...

Hi. I did my first run today after reading the Observer supplement on running. I...

Tomstevenson63

•7 years ago

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Sorry Beyonce

My run today was going ok, tho i was still feeling rather a fraud in my lycra. Then 'Lemonade' comes on the shuffle - it was brilliant, I was so inspired!...

My run today was going ok, tho i was still feeling rather a fraud in my lycra. T...

MrsBradyOldLady

•7 years ago

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W3 run 3 done and dusted

Really happy done but really scared for next week 😩

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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A week off, sort of!

Since our last Sunday recce of a longer timed walk we have not done a timed walk. Partly extreme weather, partly necessary stuff getting in the way. However we...

Since our last Sunday recce of a longer timed walk we have not done a timed walk...

Christo262

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Water belt recommendations please

I've just completed week 7. I need to carry water on my runs, as my throat gets very dry. I've been using a shoulder bag up till now, but it's not easy to...

I've just completed week 7. I need to carry water on my runs, as my throat gets ...

Tractor_Girl

•7 years ago

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W3R2 Sore Knees!

Hi All! Ok so first off thank you to everyone that posts here on a daily basis. Your stories have really helped me feel like I'm not alone on the couch 25k...

Hi All! Ok so first off thank you to everyone that posts here on a daily basis....

KatiePeg

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Gait analysis

Hi, I went to look at new trainers today and have been offered gait analysis and also moulded insoles, has anyone had these moulded insoles is there a real...

Hi, I went to look at new trainers today and have been offered gait analysis and...

mrmick

•7 years ago

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Back on it wk6 R1

Well....after a break since June 12 - life and holidays intervened - I've jumped back in at wk6. A bit of an overlap from where I was but I surprised myself...

Well....after a break since June 12 - life and holidays intervened - I've jumped...

LizH2

•7 years ago

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New(ish) mum new to running

Hi, I've wanted to start running for a long time, tried several times but always gave up after only a few runs. Had a baby last year and really need to get fit...

Hi, I've wanted to start running for a long time, tried several times but always...

Jemmy12345

•7 years ago

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Back to intervals...why so tough?

So after graduating 4 weeks ago and then running 3 x 5k's per week for 3 weeks, I decided to start the 'running for weight loss' programme today. After being...

So after graduating 4 weeks ago and then running 3 x 5k's per week for 3 weeks, ...

cathybeattie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Done! One more to go......

kesmcg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back into it after a break

I haven't run for a couple of weeks. I had got as far as wk 2 run 2 and thought I'd try week 2 again. First half was a bit tough but I loved the second half...

I haven't run for a couple of weeks. I had got as far as wk 2 run 2 and thought ...

Jododds

•7 years ago

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Jargon

OK, it's just words when you understand them but some of the words become jargon in the mouths of others and it's easy to lose track of what they mean. Running...

OK, it's just words when you understand them but some of the words become jargon...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Should I start over again??

Hi, I started the C5k and did 1 week and love it so much, but unfortunately I had to stop it for 12 days now due to family issues. Should start all over...

Hi, I started the C5k and did 1 week and love it so much, but unfortunately I ha...

lfeliz

•7 years ago

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Great pull out in today's Observer

I haven't run today, but did manage a 20km bike ride with Mr R, before getting the Sunday paper to laze in the garden with. Well there's a great pull out...

I haven't run today, but did manage a 20km bike ride with Mr R, before getting t...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Breathing pattern and thoughts

Hello, I'm about to start week 5. It's not as easy as I had hoped, but I am going to stick with it. Still trying to figure out a good breathing pattern. It's...

Hello, I'm about to start week 5. It's not as easy as I had hoped, but I am goin...

SharCho

•7 years ago

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recommendations if possible - sports bra!

Hello all - or at least, those who know about sports bras... I'm a 30D (at trusty M&S), and am 4' 7". Can someone help me find that perfect, supportive...

Hello all - or at least, those who know about sports bras... I'm a 30D (at trust...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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Todays' slow jogette was bought to you by...

Realfoodieclub for reminding me that it's getting out there, not distance or time that matters Gabby08 for reminding me of the joys of running naked and...

Realfoodieclub for reminding me that it's getting out there, not distance or tim...

pollyp1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Never worry 🏃🏼‍♀️

So I'm over 50 overweight and often over excited 🙈.... I read in total awe the people that run 5k in 30 mins and under but ... it's takes time I've read this...

So I'm over 50 overweight and often over excited 🙈.... I read in total awe the ...

Vixen67

Graduate•7 years ago

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Can compression sleeves cause back pain??!

So I completed w5r3 last tues but shin splints are getting so bad, I've been advised to take a short break and strengthen. Frustrating 😢 Friday night my...

So I completed w5r3 last tues but shin splints are getting so bad, I've been adv...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Foam roller - How Much!?

These are often recommended so I was having a look and see that they range from around £8/9 to £40 and probably more. I'm not a lable junkie and I'm wondering...

These are often recommended so I was having a look and see that they range from ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Wk3 run two

Week 6 done!!!!!

Nervous 🙈

Trainers

The beginning

2nd day ...

Carry on whilst on holiday... or have a holiday?

w8r1 lovely run

Thermos flask

Just started

Sorry Beyonce

W3 run 3 done and dusted

A week off, sort of!

Water belt recommendations please

W3R2 Sore Knees!

Gait analysis

Back on it wk6 R1

New(ish) mum new to running

Back to intervals...why so tough?

Week 9 run 2

Back into it after a break

Jargon

Should I start over again??

Great pull out in today's Observer

Breathing pattern and thoughts

recommendations if possible - sports bra!

Todays' slow jogette was bought to you by...

Never worry 🏃🏼‍♀️

Can compression sleeves cause back pain??!

Foam roller - How Much!?

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