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Ok so, I ran 18 mins of week 7 run 1 today. I'm starting to doubt the use of long distance running. From what I've read its of little use For cardiovascular health, doesn't burn much fat and can infact inhibit muscle growth. I find running for this length of time uncomfortable, nauseating and boring...

Wow, well done on a year of running! Don't get too hung up on the speed you run. I'm a young guy and I make sure to run slowly as I think you'll get more benefit from it. Don't be discouraged, I repeated week 5 and it was worth it. I'm getting in shape for the army officer selection, and I know I'm ...

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It sounds like you're doing a great job. I've been running slowly and not worrying about other runners who run faster. I'm starting week 7 now and once I've finished the programme I will consider myself to have a base level of fitness, so I'll focus on speed over short distances, maybe 30 seconds al...

I agree, you should run outside. Find a relatively flat place, like a park. Run as slowly as you can and in the last minute or so you can run fast if you want to.

I've just noticed this should be 'Week 5, Run 3'. 1. I was running in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt, with a back pack on. 2. People looked curious and maybe a bit annoyed that I was running in a busy street. I'm a tall young guy though, so I guess nothing too bizarre really. 3. It was my savings, I ...

I smashed out this run yesterday. I needed to get to the bank in Leeds city centre before they closed at 4:30PM. I left the house at 4:00PM, walked briskly up to the park, then started my run. I went through the park, out the other sides to the back streets leading into the city, including running t...

Nice niallc74,

I listen to my iPhone on shuffle but it usually ends up on Com Truise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCFNXHi ... ure=relmfu

or Purity Ring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdPml5QhMIA