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Hmm -- sore ankles!!!

Over the past 4 weeks, I have run (and run/walked) 32klms, then 34 klms, then 29 klms and finally this week only 21 klm. I have started to have problems with...

Over the past 4 weeks, I have run (and run/walked) 32klms, then 34 klms, then 29...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Best run yet!

Since graduating from C25K in April I've been struggling to run more than 5k. Every time I try it I'm either plagued by a tight/sore calf or tummy troubles. On...

Since graduating from C25K in April I've been struggling to run more than 5k. Ev...

heyjude77

•8 years ago

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My running week

Hi All, My running week has not really consisted of much running. I went to the gym on Monday and Wednesday as a light workout after my Triathlon, cycled to...

Hi All, My running week has not really consisted of much running. I went to the...

Mat30

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Unexpected day out planned today.

Things have been really busy for me lately. I've been having trouble fitting everything in and trying to decorate parts of the house all at the same time....

Things have been really busy for me lately. I've been having trouble fitting eve...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•8 years ago

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We are not running - we are exercising!!

Sometimes I think we all get a bit carried away with this running "thing" - as though the act of running exists as a separate entity to everything else in the...

Sometimes I think we all get a bit carried away with this running "thing" - as t...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

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struggling to get past 5K

Completed c25k mid March and been ytring to push past it since then, mow I don't know if it's psychological or physical but at around 4.5 k - 5.5 k my thighs...

Completed c25k mid March and been ytring to push past it since then, mow I don't...

maLKI

•8 years ago

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First parkrun tomorrow

I'm nervous but also excited! Got everything ready. It's like first day at school!

I'm nervous but also excited! Got everything ready. It's like first day at schoo...

Scoobydavid

Graduate10•8 years ago

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A little pathetic but what can I do?

Managed a 5k early this morning. My wonky calf did trouble me again resulting in about 6 stops and so I feel a bit cross about my troubles rite now. Still, I...

Managed a 5k early this morning. My wonky calf did trouble me again resulting i...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

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10k.....it was all going so well....

Until I had to stop suddenly...cramp? Pulled hamstring? No....someone has filled the field I run past with a herd of baby goats!!! After a quick stop, I...

Until I had to stop suddenly...cramp? Pulled hamstring? No....someone has fille...

SarahFox

Graduate10•8 years ago

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What bad running habits do you have?

I've discovered that, when tired, I have a habit of propelling my shoulders forward and back as I run and this action can also move down into my hips. So this...

I've discovered that, when tired, I have a habit of propelling my shoulders forw...

Slowstart

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Being tired is not an excuse...😴!

My day off today.🙂 Sat at the table at breakfast eating my porridge and complaining to my family about how tired I felt. (I don't think they cared as they...

My day off today.🙂 Sat at the table at breakfast eating my porridge and compla...

Sandraj39

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Improving your 10K

I found this webpage and think it is quite good http://strengthrunning.com/2016/06/10k-training-plan-ingredients/ It is more aimed at those who can "run" 10K...

I found this webpage and think it is quite good http://strengthrunning.com/201...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

1 Reply

Tips on Summer Running

https://runcoachnick.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/7-tips-for-summer-running/ I found this on one of my Linkedin groups and its really helpful... For me I find...

https://runcoachnick.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/7-tips-for-summer-running/ I foun...

ju-ju-

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Time to go longer.....

Finished the C25K back in March and just signed up for the Brighton Marathon in 2017. I've not run on the road yet, only treadmill so figured I would do the...

Finished the C25K back in March and just signed up for the Brighton Marathon in ...

jackjackson

•8 years ago

15 Replies

7k- for the first time.

Last night I managed 7k which I found manageable. I've signed up for the race for life 10k on the 10th July. My question would be: do u need to have nailed...

Last night I managed 7k which I found manageable. I've signed up for the race f...

Celtprof

Graduate10•8 years ago

26 Replies

Using a "stick" massager on calf muscles??

I have got myself one of these "stick" type massagers. Have seen a number of Youtube vids on how to use them on my calf muscles( which I regularly have...

I have got myself one of these "stick" type massagers. Have seen a number of You...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Walk breaks or complete stop breaks.

I know a lot of you swear by walk/run methods, but I find if I take a walk break my legs feel like solid wood when I start running again, really rigid and...

I know a lot of you swear by walk/run methods, but I find if I take a walk break...

Curlygurly2

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Who here is a fully COMMITTED run/walker??

- and using it to do longer distances? I found this old blog - starts here in Jan 2012 https://runningbeforeiwalk.wordpress.com/2012/01/ and fizzles out in...

- and using it to do longer distances? I found this old blog - starts here in Ja...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Not too bad today

After my 10k event on Sunday, legs felt reasonable so wanted to go out for a 5k. Not very easy but ok across fields, through woodland and then some paths....

After my 10k event on Sunday, legs felt reasonable so wanted to go out for a 5k....

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

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When you lose weight ------

where does it go??? http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/when-you-lose-weight-where-does-it-actually-go-20160606-gpd33b.html

where does it go??? http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/when-you-lo...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Can I join the 10K 'on a high club' please?

When I completed the C25K and discovered that I was capable of running 5K without collapsing, I worked hard to do my three runs a week and took advice from...

When I completed the C25K and discovered that I was capable of running 5K withou...

Bunnygirl55

•8 years ago

10 Replies

yay :)

http://brightside.me/inspiration-health/nine-convincing-reasons-why-you-should-start-running-every-day-138105/

http://brightside.me/inspiration-health/nine-convincing-reasons-why-you-should-s...

ju-ju-

Graduate10•8 years ago

1 Reply

Sitting to standing test? Any thoughts welcome

While at my Dad last week the sitting to standing test was on his local news. We both had a go and I realised we were probably not far off the same level....

While at my Dad last week the sitting to standing test was on his local news. W...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•8 years ago

40 Replies

Weekly chat 6th June to 12th June

Please feel free to chat about your running week.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•8 years ago

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My running future??

Don't worry - don't panic! - I'm not thinking of giving it up! :) But thinking of what the future holds for me. After, I finish this HM in early July, having...

Don't worry - don't panic! - I'm not thinking of giving it up! :) But thinking ...

Bazza1234

Graduate10•8 years ago

9 Replies

Daily running

I've been in Cornwall for a week with my gorgeous mum and sisters who live there. I've ran every day and clocked up 40 miles which is more than I've done over...

I've been in Cornwall for a week with my gorgeous mum and sisters who live there...

ju-ju-

Graduate10•8 years ago

53 Replies

Toffee legs report

My calves were sore on Monday which kept slowing me down, Wednesday I managed a steady 3k without stopping with a little discomfort. Today, I went to Race for...

My calves were sore on Monday which kept slowing me down, Wednesday I managed a ...

JoolieB1

Graduate10•8 years ago

18 Replies

My Triathlon

Firstly thank you for all of the encouragement for my triathlon, I am sure I have bored you rigid with it recently. So here's the report. Started very early...

Firstly thank you for all of the encouragement for my triathlon, I am sure I hav...

Mat30

Graduate10•8 years ago

48 Replies

10k day today hooray!

Well I Finally ran a 10k, hooray! 😄. I set out in my usual wimpish style, telling myself if I only wanted to do 5k I could but I could go further if I felt...

Well I Finally ran a 10k, hooray! 😄. I set out in my usual wimpish style, telli...

farawaytree74

Graduate10•8 years ago

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Parkrun: High Viz Hero

I thought I might volunteer at my local parkrun whilst I'm waiting for my torn calf muscle to heal (just in case I slip back into my lazy old ways on the I/c...

I thought I might volunteer at my local parkrun whilst I'm waiting for my torn c...

Hidden

•8 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for June 2016

Hmm -- sore ankles!!!

Best run yet!

My running week

Unexpected day out planned today.

We are not running - we are exercising!!

struggling to get past 5K

First parkrun tomorrow

A little pathetic but what can I do?

10k.....it was all going so well....

What bad running habits do you have?

Being tired is not an excuse...😴!

Improving your 10K

Tips on Summer Running

Time to go longer.....

7k- for the first time.

Using a "stick" massager on calf muscles??

Walk breaks or complete stop breaks.

Who here is a fully COMMITTED run/walker??

Not too bad today

When you lose weight ------

Can I join the 10K 'on a high club' please?

yay :)

Sitting to standing test? Any thoughts welcome

Weekly chat 6th June to 12th June

My running future??

Daily running

Toffee legs report

My Triathlon

10k day today hooray!

Parkrun: High Viz Hero

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