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Wk4 R1 - My knee decides to mess up

I completed my first week 4 run 1 at 9.5kph, but now my sodding right knee is sore. I think i'm pushing it too hard.... Going to rest it for another few days...

I completed my first week 4 run 1 at 9.5kph, but now my sodding right knee is so...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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well week 7 run 2 today but dont know what happened I couldnt stop.

So I wanted to try 26 today did that then thought still feel ok so 27 then why not go for the 28 minutes. Well that was it I then had to do the full 30 just...

So I wanted to try 26 today did that then thought still feel ok so 27 then why n...

glendam52

Graduate•12 years ago

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Newbie Alert!

Hi there. I begin my journey tomorrow. I have never been a 'runner' but see the health benefits and although I am nervous, I am excited to see whether I...

Hi there. I begin my journey tomorrow. I have never been a 'runner' but se...

laura--s

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Just completed the first long run!!! :-) Felt like I wasn't going to make it after the first 5mins but stuck with it, slowed my pace for the next 5, and...

Just completed the first long run!!! :-) Felt like I wasn't going to make it a...

CamMac

•12 years ago

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Very Nervous about Week 5 Run 3 - but I did it with ease!!!

I have been very nervous about this run (I think more about not being able to complete it) but I got into a comfortable rhythm and before I knew it I'd run...

I have been very nervous about this run (I think more about not being able to co...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1 Done , however be a bit confused !

Hello everybody Completed the W7R1 without any problem, actually found myself going faster toward the end of the run although the speed was only 8.2 Km/h....

Hello everybody Completed the W7R1 without any problem, actually found myself...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Why did my groins start to get sore after 15 mins?

Have just completed Week 5 Run 3 (delighted) but after 15 minutes started to experience sore groins. Other then the groins felt very comfortable and could have...

Have just completed Week 5 Run 3 (delighted) but after 15 minutes started to exp...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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I seem to go faster when I walk than jog! Help!

I've just completed W4R1 and am overwhelmed to be able to run for 5 minutes! BUT...it appears that my 'light jog' is only just a little bit faster than my...

I've just completed W4R1 and am overwhelmed to be able to run for 5 minutes! BU...

AussieClare

•12 years ago

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Progress...

Out dog decided to wake me up at 6:55 this morning wanting to go out in the garden for the loo, so decided as the sun was shining to get out and run. Headed...

Out dog decided to wake me up at 6:55 this morning wanting to go out in the gard...

fifimas

Graduate•12 years ago

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WEEK2/R3

Well its done and dusted! Although I struggled a bit grrr! So here we are heading to week 3 who would have thought I would have been running ever

Well its done and dusted! Although I struggled a bit grrr! So here we are headin...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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Tough week after 10 days off running

Well now back at it after the Jubilee weekend and 5 days in Malta. Have to say it's been a tough week getting back into the swing of things and motivation not...

Well now back at it after the Jubilee weekend and 5 days in Malta. Have to say ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun fun

Quite soon after yesterday's Parkrun started, I ran down a small but steep hill (without a warm up, idiot i am) and halfway I felt my quad go (not sure how to...

Quite soon after yesterday's Parkrun started, I ran down a small but steep hill ...

Anonymous36

Graduate•12 years ago

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Had a 2 week break - not sure where to start now

Hi, 2 weeks ago I had just completed week 8 run 1 but since then have not run as was on holiday the first week and this week to be honest I just haven't had...

Hi, 2 weeks ago I had just completed week 8 run 1 but since then have not run a...

Gemini1976

•12 years ago

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12k done and dusted!

I did it! I did it! The race, which I found out yesterday was 12k not 10k as I had thought, started at 8am. I got up at 6 and had porridge and a banana...

I did it! I did it! The race, which I found out yesterday was 12k not 10k a...

mair99

Graduate•12 years ago

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Gales, rain, WhatEVER! Nothing defeats the Zen runner.

Went out this afternoon in gales and drizzle to get in a six miler. I planned to go all around the houses then a quick trip over the Tamar bridge to Devon and...

Went out this afternoon in gales and drizzle to get in a six miler. I planned to...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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I <3 Being a Runner!!

Went for a great run tonight. Conquered the big hill again along with a couple small hills in between. Feeling good and was very focused. Didn't listen to...

Went for a great run tonight. Conquered the big hill again along with a couple s...

Eisleychick

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R1 - I can run for 5 minutes!

Just completed W4R1 and am really chuffed that I can run for 5 minutes. It really pushed me but once again, it didn't beat me. At the end of the 2nd 5...

Just completed W4R1 and am really chuffed that I can run for 5 minutes. It real...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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..had to have a nap

Finished week 7run2, went fine although the second half was much more difficult. Recovered quite quickly, or so I thought. A couple a hours later I was so...

Finished week 7run2, went fine although the second half was much more difficult....

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well done to everyone braving the weather

There seems to be a common theme in recent blog posts - miserable weather for June. Some folk have found it easier than others but it's an amazing credit to...

There seems to be a common theme in recent blog posts - miserable weather for Ju...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mr Locket is no weatherman!

I looked at the big black clouds overhead as we left the house and said to Mr Locket "I think we're going to get very wet". "No we won't" he said, "the cloud...

I looked at the big black clouds overhead as we left the house and said to Mr Lo...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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To Infididie and beyond!! Roll call & Nearly a Graduate

Hello fellow runners, this is my very first blog, although I have been lurking in the wings since Mid March. I have once more run of Week 9 to do before I...

Hello fellow runners, this is my very first blog, although I have been lurking i...

Ellie-may

Graduate•12 years ago

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Technical failure!

Went for my longest run ever - got myself motivated and it even stopped raining, However I forgot to charge my mobile last night and the battery died less than...

Went for my longest run ever - got myself motivated and it even stopped raining,...

digbyfuller

Graduate•12 years ago

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Goodbye Week 4

It was a big leap on week 3 very much more demanding, but because of that a whole lot more rewarding and satisfying to complete it. Looking forward to week...

It was a big leap on week 3 very much more demanding, but because of that a whol...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

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W4... But did a week 3 run instead.

Well the title says it all really! Wanted to run this morning, but still not happy with doing wk 4, so out in the wind and the rain, changed my route, and...

Well the title says it all really! Wanted to run this morning, but still no...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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WK5 R1 done

started my wk5 r1 today went well didnt stop once on the treadmill waling at 3.1 then on to 4.1/ 4.2 on treadmill when im running . i could never imagine i...

started my wk5 r1 today went well didnt stop once on the treadmill waling at 3.1...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

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Mixed Bag this Week ....

Well, after last Saturday's successful W8 R1 I was ready to carry on and on Monday dutifully walked through a heavy storm to the gym to do R2....

Well, after last Saturday's successful W8 R1 I was ready to carry on and on Mond...

Heartboy

Graduate•12 years ago

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So what if I'm (almost) last - Parkrun No.11 (791/793) - Its NOT just for graduates.

I discovered Parkrun in March this year and decided to give it a go since I was used to taking my dog for walks that were around 5k long and took just over an...

I discovered Parkrun in March this year and decided to give it a go since I was ...

KANdoit

•12 years ago

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Parkrun number 5

Was determined to do the Parkrun again today and not be put off by the forecast. I reckon if I'm going to keep this up I need to run in the rain as well as...

Was determined to do the Parkrun again today and not be put off by the forecast....

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 in the bag! DID IT..........

I ran week 5 run 3 this morning in the wind and rain. Not been looking forward to this one at all but managed 20 minutes non stop without any probs at all. Ran...

I ran week 5 run 3 this morning in the wind and rain. Not been looking forward t...

sallyb123

•12 years ago

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Wk5 R1 done, now I am ready for more

I just came back from doing Wk5 R1, and I must say that it went pretty well. The only thing that was an issue is that it took me until about halfway through...

I just came back from doing Wk5 R1, and I must say that it went pretty well. Th...

keepntabs

Graduate•12 years ago

11 Replies

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All posts for June 2012

Wk4 R1 - My knee decides to mess up

well week 7 run 2 today but dont know what happened I couldnt stop.

Newbie Alert!

Week 5 Run 3

Very Nervous about Week 5 Run 3 - but I did it with ease!!!

W7R1 Done , however be a bit confused !

Why did my groins start to get sore after 15 mins?

I seem to go faster when I walk than jog! Help!

Progress...

WEEK2/R3

Tough week after 10 days off running

Parkrun fun

Had a 2 week break - not sure where to start now

12k done and dusted!

Gales, rain, WhatEVER! Nothing defeats the Zen runner.

I <3 Being a Runner!!

W4R1 - I can run for 5 minutes!

..had to have a nap

Well done to everyone braving the weather

Mr Locket is no weatherman!

To Infididie and beyond!! Roll call & Nearly a Graduate

Technical failure!

Goodbye Week 4

W4... But did a week 3 run instead.

WK5 R1 done

Mixed Bag this Week ....

So what if I'm (almost) last - Parkrun No.11 (791/793) - Its NOT just for graduates.

Parkrun number 5

Week 5 Run 3 in the bag! DID IT..........

Wk5 R1 done, now I am ready for more

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