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C25K
9 days since I started couch to 5k app but giving up....I have got it out the door but it's jammed on the steps. No chance of getting it 5k!!!!
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C25K progress
Managed week 5 day 3 tonight.....20 minutes solid running at 5.2 mph. Absolutely pleased as I never thought I could run nearly 2 miles in one go!! Looking forward to starting week 6!!
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Struggling with running
I've only just start running and after injuring my knee, I'm now trying to improve my running technique by landing more flat footed which is better for your knees? Anyhow, I'm struggling to land mid-foot. I just cant seem to get the knack of it. I'm consciously trying to land on my leg under my body but I seem to land with…
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How long can runners knee last?
So I stupidly pushed myself too hard and too fast and now my right knee is in constant pain. I'm absolutely gutted I can't currently exercise....its been a week already. How long can this kind of injury take to heal? Its a dull ache just to the inside of the bottom of kneecap if anyone can assist.
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Trainers vs Running shoes
Probably a very silly question but what's the difference?
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Advice please - constant leg pain
Hi everyone, I have recently started jogging/running on a treadmill but despite slowing down, taking smaller strides etc, I still suffer from aches and pains in my legs afterwards. Usually these occur near my ankles and just below knees. I really don't want to give up running before I've started! What am I doing wrong?…
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Please help - conflicting advice
I've decided to treat myself to some new trainers now that I have proved to myself I will go gym everyday, however there seems to be conflicting advice on the web regarding what trainers to get. Unfortunately, there are no specialised running shops near me so have to rely on advice from large retail outlets. Trying to find…
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No laughing please!!
Hi everyone. I'm fairly new to exercise and yesterday I managed to jog 1.5 miles in 15 minutes.....no laughing please!!! Anyway it got me thinking, as I'm solely trying to lose weight, should I be looking to jog faster or to jog further? or both? Thanks
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treadmill vs outdoor running
is one more beneficial than the other? is it easier on a treadmill than outside?
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Leg ache after run
Tonight I manged to run 2.5 miles in 25 minutes which I'm chuffed with as I weigh 220lbs. Anyway, despite a 5 minute warmup, stretches and warmdown I have a slight pain below my knee and above my ankle. Can anyone recommend some good stretches to help me avoid injury next time?
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Some motivation for everyone!!
3 months ago I went to the gym for the first time. I barely managed 5 minutes zero resistance on the cross trainer/elliptical, struggled with a 10 minute cycle and exhausted myself with a 5 minute walk on the treadmill. Fast forward to yesterday and I achieved a personal target I had been aiming for....400 calories in 30…
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Calorie burning excerises at desk???
Looking for some advice....I've been going to the gym as much as I possibly can but some days I physically cannot find the time to go. My job involves sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day so wondered if there are any fat burning exercises I could be doing whilst I'm imprisoned in my chair?
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Excessive wind!!!
All joking aside, I have started using the treadmill after building up some endurance on the elliptical, however I really suffer from excessive wind/flatulence/farting etc!! Why would fast walking/jogging have this effect? I can spend 30 mins on the elliptical fine. Any ideas?
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Pushing myself too hard??
Being fairly new to fitness and going to the gym, how do you know when your maybe pushing yourself too hard? Last night I achieved the below results on elliptical and came off absolutely knackered! The trouble is I always want to beat my previous performance but when does this become too much?
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Thinking of jogging!!
So I started at the gym 2 months ago, mainly elliptical and bike at 30 minutes each, and lost about 13lbs. I am now thinking about starting to jog but still being a 16st fatty is this such a good idea? Am I best to stay with the elliptical and bike for "low impact" exercise? Should I lose more weight then start trying to…
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The dreaded stitch!!
what's the best way to avoid getting a stitch during a workout?
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Fitness Tracker recommendations
I'm looking into getting a fitness band/tracker to record my daily activities....does anyone have any recommendations? At the moment I'm just using the S Health app on my Samsung phone which is not very reliable. Thanks
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Weight loss help
After piling on the lb's, I started going to the gym about 2 months ago and exercising 5 nights a week. Since then I have lost approximately 1 stone in weight which I am happy about but thought it would come off a lot quicker. Each gym session I burn off about 500 calories (I do 30 mins on the cross trainer - 300 calories…
