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My Couch to 5K diary
A woolly hat helped Laura overcome her self-consciousness in the early days of her Couch to 5K plan. Here, she describes the highs and lows in her diary of the nine-week programme that transformed the former fitness-phobe into a regular runner. Week one I chose my local…Mother and son bond over love for running
When Saturday comes for mother-of-two Julia Dallyn, it can only mean one thing: parkrun. Since graduating from Couch to 5K (C25K), parkrun's free weekly 5km timed runs have become a permanent fixture for the Bristolian. Apart from losing weight and helping her de-stress after a busy week as a…Couch to 5K: week by week
A week-by-week description of the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts. Each week involves three runs. Week one For your three runs in week one, you will begin with a brisk five-minute walk, then alternate one minute of running and one-and-a-half minutes of walking, for a total of 20 minutes.…School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) helps your child achieve 5 A Day. Fruit and vegetables are a good source of the nutrients that children need and form part of a healthy, balanced diet. It's recommended that children - like adults - eat at…All about snoring
A quarter of Britons snore, and two in three do it so loudly that it keeps their partner awake. Famous snorers, past and present, include Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Taylor and Tom Cruise. While it may be a source of comedy, snoring is a real problem that…How to run correctly
Good running technique can help reduce your risk of injury and make your runs feel less tiring and more enjoyable. Mitchell Phillips, director of running experts StrideUK, shares his basic tips to help you run relaxed and efficiently. Keep your head straight Look straight ahead of…Tips for growing your own fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, and growing your own can be a fun and satisfying way to help you and your family get 5 A Day. Fruit and vegetables are a good source of many vitamins and minerals, yet most…5 A Day recipes
Fruit and vegetables that are cooked into any kind of dish count towards your 5 A Day. This means that some of your favourite meals can help you get your five portions. To get started, why not try our healthy fajita recipe? Fajita fiesta with 5 A…5 A Day: what counts?
Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A Day, so it may be easier than you think to get your recommended daily amount. At a glance: what counts? 80g of fresh, canned and or frozen fruit and vegetables counts as one 5 A…