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Why am i getting a blister??

Hey all, Since week 4 I have been getting a blister in the same spot after each run. I have tried adjusting my socks, different ones, checking the way i...

Hey all, Since week 4 I have been getting a blister in the same spot after e...

jennstron

•12 years ago

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Week 4 completed and new shoes!

Wow! Can't quite believe it is all going so well :). The Week 4 sessions definitely got easier and the last one, at 6.30 this morning, was by far the best. I...

Wow! Can't quite believe it is all going so well :). The Week 4 sessions definit...

suerob

•12 years ago

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Good heavens, I did it! W6R3!

...and I owe big thanks to AliB1 for the encouraging answer to my question last night! I was out there at 6.30 this morning and it really wasn't too bad -...

...and I owe big thanks to AliB1 for the encouraging answer to my question last ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 4 done, yay!

Finished week 4 this morning, woohoo! Found it much tougher this week in the hotter weather (even at 0630am!!). I would like to say I'm looking forward to week...

Finished week 4 this morning, woohoo! Found it much tougher this week in the hot...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Glebe Avenue - doesn't SOUND too scary does it??

Ahem, I beg to differ! Now, I know, that if you are a fell runner like these mad bu....no, I mustn't say that... like these athletes:...

Ahem, I beg to differ! Now, I know, that if you are a fell runner like th...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Do you prefer to run on your own or with a friend?

My preference is to run on my own - I can huff and puff as much as I like without embarassment! Plus my running friends in the village will leave me standing...

My preference is to run on my own - I can huff and puff as much as I like withou...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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What is park run?

Seen loads talk about it but no idea what it is?

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 completed

Life a bit manic at the moment as the end of the school year is rapidly approaching and my sons' sporting fixtures, musical concerts, exams and social life...

Life a bit manic at the moment as the end of the school year is rapidly approach...

JenR

•12 years ago

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W9R1 - First 5K WooHoo!!

First run of week 9 just finished - got to 30mins and Laura said you can stop now but I knew I was close to 5K so for the first time ignored her (sorry Laura)...

First run of week 9 just finished - got to 30mins and Laura said you can stop no...

Moley01

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7, Day 3. Setting a consistent pace.

Enjoyed today's run more than Wednesday's, but then again, I always hate the 2nd runs of the week! More or less kept a nice consistent pace today, so didn't...

Enjoyed today's run more than Wednesday's, but then again, I always hate the 2nd...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 time to up the pace........ apparently not!

So made the classic mistake, so full of confidence after w5r3, I decided to up the snails pace. Big mistake, I was knackered. Don't know whether it was because...

So made the classic mistake, so full of confidence after w5r3, I decided to up t...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8-running sickness?

Have reached week 8, but now have a problem with feeling really sick after 28 minutes, hope its not something to look forward to each time!!. Tonight I could...

Have reached week 8, but now have a problem with feeling really sick after 28 mi...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling a bit disheartened.....

I had to turn back on the running club run on Tuesday because I felt so light headed and exhausted - I hadn't felt well for a few days but by Tuesday evening...

I had to turn back on the running club run on Tuesday because I felt so light he...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Heavy Legs

I have just completed week 2 - run 2, I am managing to do the running without stopping, but when im running I find I cant get any speed up and my legs feel...

I have just completed week 2 - run 2, I am managing to do the running without s...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Went to get my gait analysed and LOL'd when...

after helping select my new trainers the woman said they would last me for a good 500 miles!!!! hahahahaha I'm only on week 4 - and I'm struggling with...

after helping select my new trainers the woman said they would last me for a goo...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3 R3 and W4 R1

So, I was a little lax on the blogging thing, but only because I've been so busy, not because I haven't been running! W3 R3 happened last Sunday and was...

So, I was a little lax on the blogging thing, but only because I've been so busy...

bloodofareptile

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yay w1r2 is done.

.Im not sure it was easier or harder than the first one. The runs were just as tough and my legs still ache several hours later. But the 90 seconds just wasn't...

.Im not sure it was easier or harder than the first one. The runs were just as t...

ladybugw

Graduate•12 years ago

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funny looks!

Having got my arse back on the running wagon I decided to go out on Wed afternoon, It was a very humid afternoon and so I did my old "Laura" route so as not to...

Having got my arse back on the running wagon I decided to go out on Wed afternoo...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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First time EVER I have had to walk!

Well I graduated last week and this is the first time I had to stop running and walk. It was soooo hot. It felt like there was no air. I could have forced...

Well I graduated last week and this is the first time I had to stop running and ...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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I cannot believe I am doing this and have kept going whoop whoop

Ok so I did week 4 run/1 on Tuesday and it was second attempt due to really bad cramp first time around but I did it! So tonight after a day off I thought I...

Ok so I did week 4 run/1 on Tuesday and it was second attempt due to really bad ...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Week One DONE (:

I know it's not a massive achievement but I am beyond chuffed! Think this might just be the thing to get me off the sofa and actually enjoying exercise! Loving...

I know it's not a massive achievement but I am beyond chuffed! Think this might ...

novicerunner

•12 years ago

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week 1, looking like a pro before I run!

I've just started the C25k plan, done my first 2 "runs" and found it ok so far. I'm trying to get my fitness back after years of illness so thought I'd give...

I've just started the C25k plan, done my first 2 "runs" and found it ok so far. ...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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I failed on W6R3 on Mon - so depressing - managed the 20 mins last week. Shall I try again tomorrow or do W6R2 again? I'm 51 and feeling it!

PS until this morning I was rather proud of myself!

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I need help to get fit and healthy for no other reason than I'm sick of feeling sluggish

I am overweight and I lack exercise I work and have 2 kids, eat when I come home from work sometimes which is quite late and I snack something crazy. I think...

I am overweight and I lack exercise I work and have 2 kids, eat when I come home...

Lindyloo1974

•12 years ago

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Feeling proud

This week I've started an internship, and the first three days were a residential. The hotel we were at had a gym, and whilst I was supposed to go for a run on...

This week I've started an internship, and the first three days were a residentia...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Forgotten Something?

No run today - rest day.....but I was relating a story to a friend of mine earlier which I thought this community might enjoy. When I first started running,...

No run today - rest day.....but I was relating a story to a friend of mine earli...

Allyt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cooling wrist bands

Does anyone know where or if I can get cooled wrist bands from. Not sure if they exist, I'm thinking of a gel filled thing that you can freeze

Does anyone know where or if I can get cooled wrist bands from. Not sure if they...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 run 1

Well I have nearly graduated 2 runs to go. Tonight I did my brisk 5 min walk then ran for 5.14km in 31mins 50 secs then a 7 min brisk walk home. Boy am I...

Well I have nearly graduated 2 runs to go. Tonight I did my brisk 5 min walk the...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R1 Defeated!!

I've defeated W6R1, finally, and I'm so proud. I've got to this point before when I started C25K for the first time & failed this particular run in a...

I've defeated W6R1, finally, and I'm so proud. I've got to this point before whe...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back on track for week 9 run 1,

After my disaster run on tuesday (only managed 6 minutes before admiting defeat), I went outto complete the run again. I left my house feeling more positive,...

After my disaster run on tuesday (only managed 6 minutes before admiting defeat)...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2012

Why am i getting a blister??

Week 4 completed and new shoes!

Good heavens, I did it! W6R3!

Week 4 done, yay!

Glebe Avenue - doesn't SOUND too scary does it??

Do you prefer to run on your own or with a friend?

What is park run?

W6 completed

W9R1 - First 5K WooHoo!!

Week 7, Day 3. Setting a consistent pace.

W6R1 time to up the pace........ apparently not!

Week 8-running sickness?

Feeling a bit disheartened.....

Heavy Legs

Went to get my gait analysed and LOL'd when...

W3 R3 and W4 R1

Yay w1r2 is done.

funny looks!

First time EVER I have had to walk!

I cannot believe I am doing this and have kept going whoop whoop

Week One DONE (:

week 1, looking like a pro before I run!

I failed on W6R3 on Mon - so depressing - managed the 20 mins last week. Shall I try again tomorrow or do W6R2 again? I'm 51 and feeling it!

I need help to get fit and healthy for no other reason than I'm sick of feeling sluggish

Feeling proud

Forgotten Something?

Cooling wrist bands

Week 9 run 1

W6R1 Defeated!!

Back on track for week 9 run 1,

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