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  • Re: 5K to THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2012


    Ok I have 2 runs to talk about, the first one I did last Saturday and I ran 9.3 km :) The run was tough and I made several mistakes 1) I started the run at 13.20 - the sun had decided to make an appearance and was beaming down on me. Any other time I would have welcomed it but yesterday I was wishing for rain at the half way point. 2) I wore my partners...

  • by Samgoesmoo
    Written 160 days ago
  • 8 comments

From the Couch to 5K forum

  • Thinking of starting this!


    Hi all. After reading all the good reviews on this plan I think I am going to give it a bash. I am a mum of 3, a full time student and also have a job, therefore I feel this is the best thing that would fit into my busy schedule. However, I have no great fitness clothes. Anyone got any good recomendations for stuff cheap to get me started. I only have...

  • by mccausland80
    Written 3 days ago
  • 2 comments

From the Couch to 5K forum

  • Re: Have just completed week 1


    Howdy Curly If you follow everything Laura says particularly about rest days and pace you'll amaze yourself when you get to that run. Everyone worries about it and it's such a boost in confidence when you do it. Good luck. Try not to worry about what's ahead just focus on each run as it comes.

  • by SoozeleFlooze
    Written 9 hours ago
  • 4 comments

From the Couch to 5K forum

  • Re: Any tips for running on dark mornings


    Hi I also run in the dark in the mornings. Definitely get yourself some hi-vis stuff, you can get lightweight really cheap vests from all kinds of places. My running tights also have a strip of reflective fabric on the back which also helps drivers to work out what they are approaching. I also bought a headlight which is brilliant. I use it all the...

  • by milliepops
    Written 7 hours ago
  • 2 comments

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