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10K by May??

Eeek I've just been asked to run in the Manchester 10k in May next year - have never run before and am more used to the treadmill in the gym on the rare...

Eeek I've just been asked to run in the Manchester 10k in May next year - have n...

cazza21

•7 years ago

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🎶 Running in the Day Light 🎶 (Toploader / King Harvest)

Last night, inspired by antet and Hidden I started a new playlist for my long run this morning. And what a good job. It was great to have some new tunes, and,...

Last night, inspired by antet and Hidden I started a new playlist for my long ru...

Razouski

•7 years ago

4 Replies

On the run again

My hip pain is gone after more than a month of inflammation. I'm not running quite as fast and far anymore like 8 miles at a 8 to 9 min mile pace. Hardly even...

My hip pain is gone after more than a month of inflammation. I'm not running qui...

run4yourlife

•7 years ago

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Best run keeping apps?

Just wanted to find a good app for recording where I've run. Any recommendations?

Just wanted to find a good app for recording where I've run. Any recommendations...

GaryB1966

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rest day exercises?

Hi all, Quick question for you – does anyone do any other type of exercise on the rest days? Is this allowed? I was thinking of doing some form of yoga or...

Hi all, Quick question for you – does anyone do any other type of exercise on t...

reetm

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Complete newbie

Hi I'm really new here, and am not sure where to start. I've downloaded the first podcast. I thought I had some trainers, but I can't find them so I think I...

Hi I'm really new here, and am not sure where to start. I've downloaded the firs...

Prudanced

Graduate•7 years ago

21 Replies

Zombie Run's?

I have noticed a few comments on here lately referencing Zombie Run's, and wondered what they are like? Is it something you can do in conjunction with C25K? Is...

I have noticed a few comments on here lately referencing Zombie Run's, and wonde...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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W5 r2

Just needed to share I've completed this run with ease and I'm chuffed to bits with myself 😀

Just needed to share I've completed this run with ease and I'm chuffed to bits w...

Shelby1973

Graduate•7 years ago

5 Replies

Legal High Advice Needed

Does anyone use any vitamin supplements? Anything that could help knees or joints in general stay strong and healthy? Well, at least healthy enough to help...

Does anyone use any vitamin supplements? Anything that could help knees or joint...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

We're going to need a bigger boat

Or a longer road at least! W8R1 today. The morning mist and fog had cleared and it was a beautiful autumnal morning. Blue skies. Sunny. 14C. Perfect. So off I...

Or a longer road at least! W8R1 today. The morning mist and fog had cleared and...

GingerBohemian

Graduate•7 years ago

8 Replies

ILL 😰

I completed week 3 but now due to illness I’m struggling to do week 4 so I’m taking a bit of a rest week and will pick up again when I’m feeling a bit less...

I completed week 3 but now due to illness I’m struggling to do week 4 so I’m tak...

LisaTatt

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Winter is Coming

It's getting colder and darker and getting up for work is harder. Never mind getting up to exercise! I suppose I'm quite susceptible to the winter blues, I'm...

It's getting colder and darker and getting up for work is harder. Never mind get...

MagicandCastles

Graduate•7 years ago

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"I'd say you're now officially a runner." W6R3

Week 7, I'm coming for you!

pkjemmott89

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

On the right track, I think!

Hi again, thanks to those who replied to my last post about my high heart rate. I felt really encouraged after taking in the comments and insights and felt...

Hi again, thanks to those who replied to my last post about my high heart rate. ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

W4R2 in the bag...but not without incident 😳

So I wonder now whether it is a Good Thing to invite a friend to start the Programme at the same time as I am puffing along on W4,R2? It was lovely to have the...

So I wonder now whether it is a Good Thing to invite a friend to start the Progr...

Blitzy

Graduate•7 years ago

4 Replies

How can 3 minutes take so long to pass (& other questions).

I learnt tonight that slowly is the only way I'm going to be able to get through the 3 minute runs. I don't know why I am finding them so hard. Is it my...

I learnt tonight that slowly is the only way I'm going to be able to get through...

Lilybell

•7 years ago

6 Replies

The attack of killer treadmill

Well after my disastrous post grad run on Monday of I go this morning will grit and determination to succeed!!!! Off I go on a very brisk walk while on my...

Well after my disastrous post grad run on Monday of I go this morning will grit ...

Frostycat2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk2 run 3 - easy!

Well who would have thought it? This one was a breeze! I found myself wanting to carry on when Jo told me to walk and when I was walking I just wanted to run....

Well who would have thought it? This one was a breeze! I found myself wanting to...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

13 Replies

an advertising issue

I blame all of you lot for this, but now all my targeted facebook ads and whatnot are for: Sports bras Running pants. My ebay history is, frankly, disturbing....

I blame all of you lot for this, but now all my targeted facebook ads and whatno...

icklegui

Graduate•7 years ago

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3rd Run and my Achilies is thumping :(

Well all was good until last night then i had to run a slight incline and mt achilies started to hurt. So so upset. Been to doctor he says tendonitis and gave...

Well all was good until last night then i had to run a slight incline and mt ach...

Becsant

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Trail running Betteshanger Park Deal Kent

Hi all. After many years of doing not much excersise i decided to join MY/PT , which is at betteshanger park. It's entirely based on military style training...

Hi all. After many years of doing not much excersise i decided to join MY/PT , ...

Brads51

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 2 run 2

I'm now officially wrecked 🙁 my own fault I should have been out before 8am and the sun not up 🙈 pushed my way through by omg the last 90 seconds were hell I...

I'm now officially wrecked 🙁 my own fault I should have been out before 8am and...

Hidden

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Life after graduation

I am SUCH a sucker for a structured plan. This is how I am in life. New things, I start by following other people's instructions. And I'll do that till I've...

I am SUCH a sucker for a structured plan. This is how I am in life. New things...

ejvcruns

Graduate•7 years ago

18 Replies

Finally started.

So, after finding some very plausible reasons why not, I finally did Wk1 Run1 last night. After a couple of 60 second runs I was thinking I wouldn't be able...

So, after finding some very plausible reasons why not, I finally did Wk1 Run1 la...

pmorley

•7 years ago

8 Replies

W8R1

I just had to tell someone that I've done this. I know it's only three mins more than last week but it's been a bit of a week and I really had to force myself...

I just had to tell someone that I've done this. I know it's only three mins more...

LizH2

•7 years ago

11 Replies

W5R2 mission accomplished.

I did it. Now for run 3 in a couple of days.

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

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W4R2 - going forwards again

Yeah .. after a dreadful W4R1 today went so much better. After Monday my goal was just to do first 3 runs of the 4. Run 3 went better so pushed on. Slow time...

Yeah .. after a dreadful W4R1 today went so much better. After Monday my goal wa...

Richard7

Graduate•7 years ago

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Trail Cordais 10 KM urban trail race.

Some of you will remember that 6 months ago I went to see the doctor here in France as I needed a certificate to be able to run a race. I'm scared of this man...

Some of you will remember that 6 months ago I went to see the doctor here in Fra...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

28 Replies

4!

As usual, I was laid awake before the alarm went off, I always wait for it to go off though, makes me think I still need it, 98% of the time, I don't. Anyway,...

As usual, I was laid awake before the alarm went off, I always wait for it to go...

LeeU

Graduate•7 years ago

7 Replies

W5R2, re_run

I'm off to re_run this one to get me back on course after the lurgy. Will let you all know how things go.

I'm off to re_run this one to get me back on course after the lurgy. Will let yo...

scotinexile

Graduate•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

10K by May??

🎶 Running in the Day Light 🎶 (Toploader / King Harvest)

On the run again

Best run keeping apps?

Rest day exercises?

Complete newbie

Zombie Run's?

W5 r2

Legal High Advice Needed

We're going to need a bigger boat

ILL 😰

Winter is Coming

"I'd say you're now officially a runner." W6R3

On the right track, I think!

W4R2 in the bag...but not without incident 😳

How can 3 minutes take so long to pass (& other questions).

The attack of killer treadmill

Wk2 run 3 - easy!

an advertising issue

3rd Run and my Achilies is thumping :(

Trail running Betteshanger Park Deal Kent

Week 2 run 2

Life after graduation

Finally started.

W8R1

W5R2 mission accomplished.

W4R2 - going forwards again

Trail Cordais 10 KM urban trail race.

4!

W5R2, re_run

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