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"If only I could...be running up that hill...with no problem"!🎵

Sorry, I do love a bit of Kate Bush and that song was so apt on my run today as I twice tackled a hill, which at weekends, is part of my local Parkrun course...

Sorry, I do love a bit of Kate Bush and that song was so apt on my run today as ...

Sandraj39

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Ball of foot pain.....

I got up on my toes a bit yesterday when ascending hills, got a few twinges in the calves while doing so, so took it slow, and later when I got home got ball...

I got up on my toes a bit yesterday when ascending hills, got a few twinges in t...

davelinks

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Daylight!

Finally it's light enough in the early morning to set off without any headtorch etc!

Finally it's light enough in the early morning to set off without any headtorch ...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Lost 1Kg in 1 hour

I was reading an article about rehydration which said to weigh yourself before and after a run to work out how much water you have lost during the run. So -...

I was reading an article about rehydration which said to weigh yourself before a...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Ache-illes

Who knows about achilles pain? On my last run I got a bit of an ache, not what you'd call a pain exactly...I've had 4 days off, it doesn't seem too bad now but...

Who knows about achilles pain? On my last run I got a bit of an ache, not what y...

Curlygurly2

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Shinybouncy 😳

Wardrobe malfunction... One of the straps on my supposedly bomb-proof running bra snapped... But carried on anyway..... it was a case of keep looking straight...

Wardrobe malfunction... One of the straps on my supposedly bomb-proof running br...

shinyhappy123

•9 years ago

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Running with or without glasses?

I always try to run without my glasses if I can. However, when I need to do something with my phone, it is a bit of guesswork where to press! A lot of my...

I always try to run without my glasses if I can. However, when I need to do som...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Doggy difficulties!!

I often run in places popular with dog walkers (photo shows where I ran yesterday)! This is brilliant because it makes me feel safer knowing there are plenty...

I often run in places popular with dog walkers (photo shows where I ran yesterda...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Finally back running, and longest distance achieved!

Hello everyone, I haven't been around in a while. Life has been pretty hectic, I had a niggle in my lower back that was telling me I needed a rest, and then I...

Hello everyone, I haven't been around in a while. Life has been pretty hectic, I...

laurav33

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Garmin help please

I want to have access to my Garmin data when I'm away for a few days next week - I've already downloaded Garmin Connect to my Fire tablet, and that seems to...

I want to have access to my Garmin data when I'm away for a few days next week -...

Curlygurly2

Graduate10•9 years ago

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First Parkun for 4 weeks

First parkrun for 4 weeks and found it tough going today. The trail was still very muddy and slippery, but still attracted a good turn out of runners. I would...

First parkrun for 4 weeks and found it tough going today. The trail was still ve...

Frank-ntj

Graduate10•9 years ago

1 Reply

Wrist HR monitor with loud BEEP??

There are many running watches with integrated HR monitor - but I am looking for one which can be programmed to go "Beep" when I exceed a certain number ( most...

There are many running watches with integrated HR monitor - but I am looking for...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Still Trying To Run

Hello everyone!! I have been trying to come on here to check on you all but I must admit I lost track. I miss you all and hope if your injured your recovering...

Hello everyone!! I have been trying to come on here to check on you all but I mu...

Vixchile

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Belly breathing: it works (I think!)

After another (failed) attempt at Speed on Tuesday I decided today to have a tilt at my 5k PB (over one month old!!!). I have seen a few articles recently...

After another (failed) attempt at Speed on Tuesday I decided today to have a til...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•9 years ago

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What is a good 10K app?

I have started using the Zen Labs 10K app. However, I am keen to know what is the general consensus. Done 2 days of week 9 of the Zen Labs 10K app so far :-)

I have started using the Zen Labs 10K app. However, I am keen to know what is t...

ashishkulkarni

•9 years ago

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On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.....

On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.... :) I am convinced these 30,10,10 intervals are paying off. My son has managed to programme it all in to Viktor ( my Garmin) so...

On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.... :) I am convinced these 30,10,10 intervals are ...

ju-ju-

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Long run day - excited!

I have had a bit of a niggly knee but after rest and soft ground running, (photo of the results) all is well. Managed a 10k last week and want to do that...

I have had a bit of a niggly knee but after rest and soft ground running, (photo...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Protein post-run

Does anyone consume protein straight after a run? I've been reading a few articles and they all seem to advocate protein for recovery purposes. My post run...

Does anyone consume protein straight after a run? I've been reading a few articl...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Chi running

As my running onboard ship was a bit "difficult" ( too many old F***s strolling around hand in hand!! :) ) - I did a bit of reading. I reread the Chi-Running...

As my running onboard ship was a bit "difficult" ( too many old F***s strolling ...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•9 years ago

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I'm BACK!!!

-- after a mammoth 46 day cruise of the Indian Ocean -- Singapore, Phuket, Chenai ( Madras) India , Colombo Sri Lanka, Seychelles islands , Maldives Islands,...

-- after a mammoth 46 day cruise of the Indian Ocean -- Singapore, Phuket, Chen...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Fond memories

I have been absent for a few weeks due to erratic internet access while I was in NZ. However, I arrived back in the UK ten days ago and am looking forward to...

I have been absent for a few weeks due to erratic internet access while I was i...

turnturtle

•9 years ago

37 Replies

As Orange as miss W's new shoes...

My old car & fleece are as orange as your new shoe's miss W, They brighten the place up! Don't they! lol

My old car & fleece are as orange as your new shoe's miss W, They brighten the p...

davelinks

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Killer hill?

I have been planning to run up this hill for some time but made the excuse my knee was a bit niggly so avoided it! Told my husband I would climb to the summit...

I have been planning to run up this hill for some time but made the excuse my kn...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Heart rate training - Long post

This last week has been so interesting. I have yet again learned so much about myself. I started the week reading a book last week called Heart Rate training...

This last week has been so interesting. I have yet again learned so much about ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•9 years ago

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How many kms?

Tomorrow morning I'm planning on smashing my furthest run record. So far it's 10.03km. I reckon I have about a 1.5hr window, the weather forecast looks good...

Tomorrow morning I'm planning on smashing my furthest run record. So far it's 10...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Cross country endurance run!

It was only 5km but felt like much more! Decided to keep again to soft ground to give my legs a rest and just run 5km. Plodded round at a steady speed on...

It was only 5km but felt like much more! Decided to keep again to soft ground t...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Elevation's what you need!

https://www.strava.com/activities/493165537 I did this run on Christmas Eve. Did it again this morning and knocked more than a minute off my time. Still...

https://www.strava.com/activities/493165537 I did this run on Christmas Eve. Di...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Grass running really helped me recover!

I had a niggle in the knee and a dull ache in the shin so had a week off and then returned to 5k runs only and no paths, just grass. Although this was harder...

I had a niggle in the knee and a dull ache in the shin so had a week off and the...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•9 years ago

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Lovely muddy 10K trail ...and dog hurdling on a Saturday morning😮!

I have kept my distance down to 5k for the last couple of weeks following a bit of a niggle and went out today hoping for a better longer run again. Happy to...

I have kept my distance down to 5k for the last couple of weeks following a bit ...

Sandraj39

Graduate10•9 years ago

12 Replies

My running week(s)

My last 2 weeks have been pretty run of the mill. 10ks on Mondays in a reasonable time around the 1hr 5-6 minute mark, intervals on Wednesdays and 5ks on...

My last 2 weeks have been pretty run of the mill. 10ks on Mondays in a reasonab...

Mat30

Graduate10•9 years ago

1 Reply

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Bridge to 10K

All posts for February 2016

"If only I could...be running up that hill...with no problem"!🎵

Ball of foot pain.....

Daylight!

Lost 1Kg in 1 hour

Ache-illes

Shinybouncy 😳

Running with or without glasses?

Doggy difficulties!!

Finally back running, and longest distance achieved!

Garmin help please

First Parkun for 4 weeks

Wrist HR monitor with loud BEEP??

Still Trying To Run

Belly breathing: it works (I think!)

What is a good 10K app?

On Tuesday I got a new 5k PB.....

Long run day - excited!

Protein post-run

Chi running

I'm BACK!!!

Fond memories

As Orange as miss W's new shoes...

Killer hill?

Heart rate training - Long post

How many kms?

Cross country endurance run!

Elevation's what you need!

Grass running really helped me recover!

Lovely muddy 10K trail ...and dog hurdling on a Saturday morning😮!

My running week(s)

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