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Pins and needles in my feet

Hi! I've just joined today as came across the site through a goodle search. I'm on my 3rd session of week 8 and running 28minutes. I've noticed since I've...

Hi! I've just joined today as came across the site through a goodle search. ...

AmberPage

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Couch to half marathon..who me?

Yesterday I ran the bath half marathon. I'm still on a high :) I wanted to inspire those of you who are just starting out or having difficult weeks. Blighted...

Yesterday I ran the bath half marathon. I'm still on a high :) I wanted to insp...

Julesdav

Graduate•11 years ago

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Dangnabbit, frassennassen andvariousothernonswearyswearwords...

Haven't run since last Monday when I had the problem with my calf. I've tried to take care of it, done a bit of walking and a couple of cross-trainer shorts...

Haven't run since last Monday when I had the problem with my calf. I've tried to...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bad bad run. W8R3

I don't really know what to do. During all week 8 I have had lots of sore legs, all the way. Yesterday, I just couldn't keep up and needed to walk for about a...

I don't really know what to do. During all week 8 I have had lots of sore legs, ...

arwen9747

•11 years ago

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Still doing it!

Well that w3d1 complete! I have to say i was a bit worried about the 3 min runs but it really wasnt so bad at all. To think that just 2 weeks ago the 1 min...

Well that w3d1 complete! I have to say i was a bit worried about the 3 min runs...

gemrodger

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Quick update w2r2 :D

I'm back on schedule now which is great and the run went really well too. The weather was lovely, first time it's been sunny in days! I know you're supposed...

I'm back on schedule now which is great and the run went really well too. The we...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

w9r3

Just finished my last run. So happy. Who would have thought 9 weeks ago when I couldn't run to the bin that today I can run for 30 mins. Thanks everyone for...

Just finished my last run. So happy. Who would have thought 9 weeks ago when I c...

LauraF

Graduate•11 years ago

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Podcasts for Couch to 5K graduates

Have you tried the C25K+ graduation podcasts narrated by Laura? They're designed to help you improve your speed, stamina and technique. Here they are:...

Have you tried the C25K+ graduation podcasts narrated by Laura? They're desi...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

1 Reply

been using thebritishdiet for over a month now, anyone else using it and have you noticed improvements in stamina as well as weight loss?

marleyhull

•11 years ago

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Coming out of the closet

All my resolutions to start to do the 10K bridge this year were broken by mid- January. By the end of the month, Mum had passed away leaving Dad in an...

All my resolutions to start to do the 10K bridge this year were broken by mid- J...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•11 years ago

41 Replies

Inflamed hip joints. Any tips?

I'm near enough to see the end, completed w9r1 but during the off days I've been trying to do some weight training although I've missed the gym for the last...

I'm near enough to see the end, completed w9r1 but during the off days I've been...

Keeran

•11 years ago

1 Reply

C25K Week 4 - I did it!

Hurray! Completed my final Week 4 run on Friday and felt full of confidence ready to start the Week 5 programme today (weekend off). However, today that...

Hurray! Completed my final Week 4 run on Friday and felt full of confidence rea...

bexbridge

Graduate•11 years ago

4 Replies

W8R1 - A running saga

The last two runs of week 7 seemed harder than the first run that week, so I wasn't sure what to expect with my first run of week 8. Except for one really...

The last two runs of week 7 seemed harder than the first run that week, so I was...

TX-Bluebonnet

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8R1..... Non starter :(

This is the first time I haven't made it and feeling pretty dissapointed :( I actually woke up early hours with a slight pain in my side but decided it would...

This is the first time I haven't made it and feeling pretty dissapointed :( I a...

Finally

•11 years ago

4 Replies

A Sunday morning run; 5k, lovely!

After my last effort on Thursday when I tried to master the dreaded treadmill I was pleased to wake up to a bright day and legs now not sore, so straight into...

After my last effort on Thursday when I tried to master the dreaded treadmill I ...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

10k runners, is there anything I should do differently (or stuff I should bring along) for the longer distances?

I did 8k the other day (my longest run) and the only discomfort I found was a spot of dizzyness when I got indoors, I deduced from that that I should maybe eat...

I did 8k the other day (my longest run) and the only discomfort I found was a sp...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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I dunno what they called but bloody hell fire are they aching!!

I'm not going to say that I have conquered my nemesis run. Two more in this week to run before I can say it for proper. However, I...

I'm not going to say that I have conquered my nemesis run. Two more i...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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W8 R3 - need to learn to pace myself

The Gods conspired to keep me from doing this on Friday and Saturday so I had to wait until today. So far I've done it all on the hamster wheel apart from one...

The Gods conspired to keep me from doing this on Friday and Saturday so I had to...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

2 Replies

Week 1 Day 1 Again!!!!

Not posted for quite a while, original idea that was that I would train with my ten year old for Xcountry League, she has gone from strength to strength and I...

Not posted for quite a while, original idea that was that I would train with my...

ch3lsea007

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Cardiff 10k complete whooooop!

Just a note to say I am alive, it was ace and we got around in 1hr18 with my asthmatic lungs playing up a bit but it was really good fun and soooooo well...

Just a note to say I am alive, it was ace and we got around in 1hr18 with my ast...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

12 Replies

W2R2 (aka R2D2 for Buffster!)

Feeling the need to write something about today's run, not so much because there is anything remarkable to say about it but simply to record the event. More...

Feeling the need to write something about today's run, not so much because there...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

5 Replies

Has anyone else had more migraines since starting running?

During the last six months I've had 3 migraines, all started after a run, Infact two have been when I've returned home from a Parkrun. I don't get migraines...

During the last six months I've had 3 migraines, all started after a run, Infact...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

12 Replies

See ye Week 2, you won't be missed!

Well that was a struggle! It's my second try at week 2, having injured a calf on the first attempt at W2R1 (anyone else tempted to type R2D2 when they do these...

Well that was a struggle! It's my second try at week 2, having injured a calf on...

buffster

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Well, it wasn't fast and it wasn't pretty...

... and tomorrow I may find it wasn't clever either but today (drum roll) I managed my final C25K run! With four weeks between R2 & R3 because of a sore...

... and tomorrow I may find it wasn't clever either but today (drum roll) I mana...

pinkhat

Graduate•11 years ago

12 Replies

Back to running after a cold

So the week before last I managed my first 5k run, very proud!!! Then I promptly got a horrible cold :( I have not done any exercise this week and focused on...

So the week before last I managed my first 5k run, very proud!!! Then I promptly...

FattyToFit

•11 years ago

3 Replies

B210k W6R1

Back on line!! After a successful end to the B210k W5 I thought I would take a pause so that I could focus on the beat with Laura. I have to say the Stamina...

Back on line!! After a successful end to the B210k W5 I thought I would take a ...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

5 Replies

Mixed feelings too

Hi all, like EGS has said on her blog, i had a similar experience. I warmed up, stretched, kept up my food intake and got hydrated. Set off and after a very...

Hi all, like EGS has said on her blog, i had a similar experience. I warmed up, ...

BigEd

•11 years ago

26 Replies

W2R3 Not doing that again!!!

Well I had to run Saturday morning as I had no time on Friday evening, and it's safe to say that I won't be running in the morning again anytime soon!! I have...

Well I had to run Saturday morning as I had no time on Friday evening, and it's ...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

5 Replies

Mixed feelings

Today should have been the first run of week 7, but after successfully running 28 minutes on Friday, I thought I'd go straight on to week 8 and run 28 minutes...

Today should have been the first run of week 7, but after successfully running 2...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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Eton Dorney 10k complete and totally chuffed with my time

I just wanted to complete the course in a fairly reasonable time so I have given myself a 1 hour 15 minute target which I knew was easily achievable. I still...

I just wanted to complete the course in a fairly reasonable time so I have given...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

21 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for March 2013

Pins and needles in my feet

Couch to half marathon..who me?

Dangnabbit, frassennassen andvariousothernonswearyswearwords...

Bad bad run. W8R3

Still doing it!

Quick update w2r2 :D

w9r3

Podcasts for Couch to 5K graduates

been using thebritishdiet for over a month now, anyone else using it and have you noticed improvements in stamina as well as weight loss?

Coming out of the closet

Inflamed hip joints. Any tips?

C25K Week 4 - I did it!

W8R1 - A running saga

W8R1..... Non starter :(

A Sunday morning run; 5k, lovely!

10k runners, is there anything I should do differently (or stuff I should bring along) for the longer distances?

I dunno what they called but bloody hell fire are they aching!!

W8 R3 - need to learn to pace myself

Week 1 Day 1 Again!!!!

Cardiff 10k complete whooooop!

W2R2 (aka R2D2 for Buffster!)

Has anyone else had more migraines since starting running?

See ye Week 2, you won't be missed!

Well, it wasn't fast and it wasn't pretty...

Back to running after a cold

B210k W6R1

Mixed feelings too

W2R3 Not doing that again!!!

Mixed feelings

Eton Dorney 10k complete and totally chuffed with my time

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