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Anyone fancy starting couch to 5K on 9th Sept?

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phantomhairpuller · 30/08/2013 11:03

Am thinking I'll need that long to mentally prepare! Wink

Have downloaded the podcast and ordered proper 'runners' earphones for my iphone (cos the normal ones don't stay in when I run!)

As soon as they arrive I'll be ready to go!

Am thinking i'll have to run in the evenings when DH is home with the DCs

I absolutely am not a runner- I was once but then had 2 children and put on 4 stone Shock

Things have got to change!

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originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 16:54

Hi NDP! I used to be a mumsnetter too, back in the day, but left for a long while. However, I certainly wasn't a runner back then!

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originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 16:55

By the way, there is another thread for Couch to 5 km that has a lot more posters on it, on which I'm also posting, so do come on over, anyone who hasn't already found it!

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UsedToBeNDP · 15/10/2013 16:59

Hello OPM Smile

I started running and rowing (as in on a Concept2, not arguing) in my last few months here, I think. Sadly it petered out after my running buddy gave up. Running on your own is less motivational, I find.

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UsedToBeNDP · 15/10/2013 17:03

Oh I'll have a look, thanks

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jezzasjockstrap · 15/10/2013 20:15

Checking in- completed W5R1 today, only impeded by an OAP and a man on a bike.
Rest (swim) day tomorrow.

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originalpiratematerial · 15/10/2013 23:01

Jezzas - Smile

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AlottaRunning · 16/10/2013 11:22

I didn't do my run this morning. After feeling fine while running on Monday my calf was badly aching by the afternoon, still a slight ache today so though I would leave it till tomorrow or Friday.

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GrippingArms · 18/10/2013 13:32

Did you make it out, Alotta?

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AlottaRunning · 19/10/2013 15:25

Unfortunately not. My DS had an asthma attack on the Wednesday afternoon and I had to run (more like a power walk!) down to his school.

He recovered but my calf ended up worse. I'm not in any pain or anything it just feels really stiff so not sure what is going on with it now.

I'm desperate to get back running!

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GrippingArms · 19/10/2013 15:36

Oh no, hope he's ok now?

Have you thought about going for a sports massage?

Not had one myself, but people swear by them. Then if you've not done so before, have you had a gait analysis at one of the running shops?

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jezzasjockstrap · 11/11/2013 17:58

W7 D1 completed today. I managed 22 minutes without much walking apart from crossing the main road.
Still feels quite slow pace but hopefully this will improve. Also my right hip starts aching a bit if I do set off too fast.
Swim tomorrow.

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