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Parkrun... Done!

I did it. Despite a sad day yesterday (lost one of my dogs suddenly and unexpectedly) I did what I'd promised myself, got up and ran parkrun. Not sure how I...

I did it. Despite a sad day yesterday (lost one of my dogs suddenly and unexpect...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone else find that without fail the first five to ten minutes of their run results in a strong need to go to the bathroom?

I am in the middle of week 9, nearly there, but pretty much every run as soon as i start i need to go the toilet, for reason or the other and sometimes both. A...

I am in the middle of week 9, nearly there, but pretty much every run as soon as...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'VE MADE IT TO WEEK 9!!!!!!!!

I really can't believe that I am now into week 9, the final week!! Run 1 just completed and due to this fantastic programme I mangaged it fine. I would...

I really can't believe that I am now into week 9, the final week!! Run 1 just c...

Angel-Cake

Graduate•12 years ago

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sink or swim

Hi all, I'm a few weeks into post graduation runs now and I have finally started to run 5k.I managed to get my time down to 39 minutes on wed,so I 'm on track...

Hi all, I'm a few weeks into post graduation runs now and I have finally started...

newpie

Graduate•12 years ago

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What is it? Splits

Many of you well seasoned runners keep talking about splits..........no idea what this is. Please explain to not very knowledgable jogger. thanks

Many of you well seasoned runners keep talking about splits..........no idea wha...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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So many posts on w6 r3!

It's like it's the epic run that we have all dreaded! I completed this tonight and feel so good. It feels like every run after this should be easy...... ha!...

It's like it's the epic run that we have all dreaded! I completed this tonight...

emzylou

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running clothes for larger ladies

Excitement in Sainsburys supermarket on a Friday night! Yes really. Our branch in deepest Somerset (and presumably the rest of the country) have started...

Excitement in Sainsburys supermarket on a Friday night! Yes really. Our bran...

RhonaL

•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Just completed week 6, run 3 and i put the grrrrr in grit!!! When Laura told me i was 5 mins in and should be nice and steady, i was like err no! My breathing...

Just completed week 6, run 3 and i put the grrrrr in grit!!! When Laura told me ...

princessjellybean

•12 years ago

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Slowly, Slowly !

Finally my many weeks of enforced rest are over and i was able to go for a trial run today. Given that my GP was keen for me to rest for a few more weeks i...

Finally my many weeks of enforced rest are over and i was able to go for a trial...

witchynic

•12 years ago

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gutted and so disappointed!!!

Didn't do W6 R3 JUST COULDN'T DO 25MIN managed 20mins, really disappointed just couldn't keep going, completely out of breath...............any suggestions I'm...

Didn't do W6 R3 JUST COULDN'T DO 25MIN managed 20mins, really disappointed just ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 to run 3...any advice??

Completed this run today and it was tough going but not as tough as I thought! My breathing isn't as laboured any more and my recovery time has improved...

Completed this run today and it was tough going but not as tough as I thought! M...

FunnyFace

•12 years ago

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Buff

I received one of those original "Buff" thingy today.(aa recommended by someone on here) it's very clever as u can make it into lots of different shapes! E.g...

I received one of those original "Buff" thingy today.(aa recommended by someone ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Buff

I received one of those original "Buff" thingy today.(aa recommended by someone on here) it's very clever as u can make it into lots of different shapes! E.g...

I received one of those original "Buff" thingy today.(aa recommended by someone ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W2R1

So I grabbed the bull by the horns and went for it, and..........was surprised just how quickly the time went by even though I felt as though I was running at...

So I grabbed the bull by the horns and went for it, and..........was surprised j...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

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8k!....8k!....8k!

Week 13 run 2 yesterday. Mapped out 7.5k to improve on 7k on my "long" run of last week. Did 8k! Don't know time cos forgot to look at my watch at the start!...

Week 13 run 2 yesterday. Mapped out 7.5k to improve on 7k on my "long" run of l...

gypsydepp

Graduate•12 years ago

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W1 R1 & 2

Just discovered this site today, so blogging after the fact about runs 1 and 2. I am overweight, but have a reasonable level of fitness already, though...

Just discovered this site today, so blogging after the fact about runs 1 and 2. ...

bloodofareptile

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6, run 3 and I feel so good

Just completed week 6 and I feel so good, each run I managed to get a few yards further. This is the fittest that I have felt since I was in my 20's . I'm now...

Just completed week 6 and I feel so good, each run I managed to get a few yards ...

Misscbeaks

Graduate•12 years ago

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Pinch me! I must be dreaming.

I did it. I just finished W5R3. The dreaded 20 minute run. And you know what? It wasn't bad at all. I just slowed down my usual pace a bit (on the advice of a...

I did it. I just finished W5R3. The dreaded 20 minute run. And you know what? It...

MichiganGal

•12 years ago

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Planning Runs

Hi evetyone, I'm planning on starting on Monday (gulp) but unsure how I plan where I'm going to run too. I obviously don't want to stop the run when I'm...

Hi evetyone, I'm planning on starting on Monday (gulp) but unsure how I plan ...

singingsister

•12 years ago

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w4r2 FAIL!!

Aaaarrrrgh! I am so annoyed and frustrated with myself - completely failed on this run this morning. I found week 3 hard but doable and was nervous about...

Aaaarrrrgh! I am so annoyed and frustrated with myself - completely failed on th...

NatG

•12 years ago

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5K done again - in the great outdoors this time :)

Very pleased that I managed to repeat last weeks run of 5K but outside this time, in the park. And I managed to run up the hill which was my nemesis, this...

Very pleased that I managed to repeat last weeks run of 5K but outside this time...

Minuette

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newbie!

Hi there, I'm new to the site but I can see from what I've read that it's the place to come for good advice and encouragement! I'm on the last run of week 4...

Hi there, I'm new to the site but I can see from what I've read that it's the pl...

RachFlynn

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have looked at the blogs and a programme is mentioned which people seem to be following. I have looked round the site but can't find it.

Maybe after I start running my powers of observation will improve, until then your help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Maybe after I start running my powers of observation will improve, until then yo...

scotty35

•12 years ago

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Graduated at last!! Aching like hell today but proud!

Whoohoo I did it!! It's only taken me 5 months, but when I started I thought it would take a miracle, so what's 5 months? I had stops and starts cos of...

Whoohoo I did it!! It's only taken me 5 months, but when I started I thought it...

SallySparkle

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've only gone and done it! WEEK 9 RUN 3 in the bag

Completed my final run of the programme yesterday. Decided to try a 4 mile run for my graduation. I finished it but I have to admit it was hard work and my...

Completed my final run of the programme yesterday. Decided to try a 4 mile run f...

Jenson

Graduate•12 years ago

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Losing confidence

I'm about 3 weeks post graduation (I think) and I have to confess that I am struggling a bit. I don't know if it is because I am missing the sense of...

I'm about 3 weeks post graduation (I think) and I have to confess that I am stru...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8r1 bites the dust

I have to say I have been putting this off and finding any excuse not to go and then as 2 weeks passed I got scared to go but today I did it and it was great,...

I have to say I have been putting this off and finding any excuse not to go and ...

poppysmate

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well I never - week 5 run 2

I know everyone says it, but if you had told me I could do this run 5 weeks ago, I would have never believed you. I've never run, I'm a relatively active...

I know everyone says it, but if you had told me I could do this run 5 weeks ago,...

Costy

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Yuck. Dry throat the whole way round and a stitch like pain in my chest too. Today was a bit of a rush job though, I remembered that it was my daughter's dad's...

Yuck. Dry throat the whole way round and a stitch like pain in my chest too. Tod...

yesihaveabanana

•12 years ago

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Into week 9

Ran for thirty minutes last night. It might well be the only time in my entire life I have ever done this as I don't remember even cross-country at school...

Ran for thirty minutes last night. It might well be the only time in my entire ...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for May 2012

Parkrun... Done!

Does anyone else find that without fail the first five to ten minutes of their run results in a strong need to go to the bathroom?

I'VE MADE IT TO WEEK 9!!!!!!!!

sink or swim

What is it? Splits

So many posts on w6 r3!

Running clothes for larger ladies

Week 6 run 3

Slowly, Slowly !

gutted and so disappointed!!!

Week 5 Run 2 to run 3...any advice??

Buff

Buff

W2R1

8k!....8k!....8k!

W1 R1 & 2

Week 6, run 3 and I feel so good

Pinch me! I must be dreaming.

Planning Runs

w4r2 FAIL!!

5K done again - in the great outdoors this time :)

Newbie!

I have looked at the blogs and a programme is mentioned which people seem to be following. I have looked round the site but can't find it.

Graduated at last!! Aching like hell today but proud!

I've only gone and done it! WEEK 9 RUN 3 in the bag

Losing confidence

W8r1 bites the dust

Well I never - week 5 run 2

Week 3 Run 2

Into week 9

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