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Hiya guys, just to let you all know I'm back from my jolly hols. I wasn't all lazy either, 1st week stuck to my 3 runs of 30 mins thereabouts, 2wk I only...

2wks in Portugal, and managed some running.

Hiya guys, just to let you all know I'm back from my jolly hols. I wasn't all la...

stephenc78

Graduate•12 years ago

I didn't go as far as the same run on Friday (half a km less), but I did finish with a little left in the tank as I have a feeling that this week will be...

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Week 7, Day 1. I obviously prefer the rain!

I didn't go as far as the same run on Friday (half a km less), but I did finish ...

Innuendo

Graduate•12 years ago

Just got back from w3 r1 well pleased, i ran for 3 mins!!!! Been years since i could do that. ( ok I say ran but my shambling jog is what I call running) ....

Week 3 Run 1

Just got back from w3 r1 well pleased, i ran for 3 mins!!!! Been years since i c...

Grat1

•12 years ago

I am 36 and just intrigued to know what ages people in this community are? I used to be very fit in my 20's and then kids came along and only now do i feel the...

Ages? How old are you?

I am 36 and just intrigued to know what ages people in this community are? I use...

jillysis

•12 years ago

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W9R3 and 5K. This is the greatest day!

Really didn't think I would get to do my graduation run this weekend as we had 4 elderly rellies come to stay and I was busy feeding them, keeping them...

Really didn't think I would get to do my graduation run this weekend as we had 4...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5R2 - half way through!

Over indulged big time this weekend with both food and booze so left tonights run as late as possible. I went out at 8pm still feeling worse for wear, will I...

Over indulged big time this weekend with both food and booze so left tonights ru...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting faster by running less

http://runkeeper.com/user/PaulaKearney/activity/97387815 Not sure if the link will work ok, but tonight was my fastest 5k to date!, 10 minutes faster than...

http://runkeeper.com/user/PaulaKearney/activity/97387815 Not sure if the link...

didntrunthat

Graduate•12 years ago

Would an ankle support/brace help a weak, quite painful ankle?

Ankle support

Hidden

•12 years ago

I've had two frustrating runs this weekend. The first was yesterday when I managed 5k but had to keep stopping to walk because I was too tired to carry on....

Ouch - not a good run

I've had two frustrating runs this weekend. The first was yesterday when I ma...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

Another run under the belt, I had to pick up my car which was left in town, while we indulged in a night out. So feeling a tad worse for wear I thought I may...

After 7 weeks Laura has started talking at double speed & I can t adjust it, I m using the iPod function on on iPhone3 can anyone help?

HLP28

•12 years ago

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Week 8 run 2 completed.......................yah!!!!

Another run under the belt, I had to pick up my car which was left in town, whil...

jooniemac

Graduate•12 years ago

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Getting started - trying to be brave!

Hello everyone, I am hoping to start the programme this week, after a few weeks of hesitation and a holiday away. I put on a fair bit of weight and have...

Hello everyone, I am hoping to start the programme this week, after a few wee...

Saisb

•12 years ago

So decided to start Week 4 /Run 1 and did it kill my legs ?? Oh yeah it did in fact my left leg went a little numb! Although I did pause I did not quit and...

Oh My God It Hurts

So decided to start Week 4 /Run 1 and did it kill my legs ?? Oh yeah it did in ...

debs1664

•12 years ago

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One Week Left! I think

Have not enjoyed week 8 - but not cos of the Julie song lol, that's been my fave, has just the right rhythm & drive for my running pace, so ner ;) So, week...

Have not enjoyed week 8 - but not cos of the Julie song lol, that's been my fave...

Jaelle

Graduate•12 years ago

I was elated when I completed Week 5 Run 3. Last week was a bit of a nightmare with lots of after school activities and meetings so didn't get out for my run...

Week 6

I was elated when I completed Week 5 Run 3. Last week was a bit of a nightmare ...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

today i completed wk6 r2 and i could defo feel it today . didnt give up tho kept going til the bitter end ;-). just hope im ready for the longer runs now .-)

wk 6 r2 done ;-)

today i completed wk6 r2 and i could defo feel it today . didnt give up tho kept...

zee11

Graduate•12 years ago

I too am joining the many people who are graduating today! Today was my final run of the program and I decided to celebrate by actually keeping going until I...

The battle is won! Beer talk and w9r3

I too am joining the many people who are graduating today! Today was my final ru...

fatrunner

Graduate•12 years ago

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Shin splints and ? Stress fracture.... Ugh! But now, backin the game!

So during my last run back at the end of May (W5R1) I was unable to finish... Sharp pain in my shins and no amount of walking it off was going to let me...

So during my last run back at the end of May (W5R1) I was unable to finish... Sh...

BrightEyes123

•12 years ago

Well I am assuming there is still some passing interest in our meet up in September? As it appears we may be on the verge of creating a monster does anyone...

C25K Meet Up - Its been a while

Well I am assuming there is still some passing interest in our meet up in Septem...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Post graduation - a possible plan

Trying to keep motivated and interested after graduation. Went out today and decided to try going a bit further as I've been getting bored on my usual route....

Trying to keep motivated and interested after graduation. Went out today and de...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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Run schedule dilemma.

On Friday I successfully completed week 4 (yay! So proud!), but with a busy weekend and 2 more to come, I'm not going to be able to fit 3 runs in one week for...

On Friday I successfully completed week 4 (yay! So proud!), but with a busy week...

kayface

Graduate•12 years ago

Due to start week 4 today, I'd already done 2 extra runs from week 3 but was still feeling worried. What a disaster I couldn't even complete the first 3 min...

week 4 disaster

Due to start week 4 today, I'd already done 2 extra runs from week 3 but was sti...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

I am proud to announce that yesterday I ran my first ever road race, the 10k L'Equipe in Frejus, France:) The reason I started with a 10k race is quite...

By the way yesterday I ran the 10k L'Equipe in Frejus

I am proud to announce that yesterday I ran my first ever road race, the 10k L'E...

mwgolfacademy

Graduate•12 years ago

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change of scene

Just finished w8r2 - probably the most enjoyable yet. I got up early and ran around a beautiful lake near to where we were staying for the weekend. It made a...

Just finished w8r2 - probably the most enjoyable yet. I got up early and ran ar...

jan310

Graduate•12 years ago

Despite the elation of completing my race for life on Wednesday today was my first run since then. A different route to usual but a flat 2 miles round the...

1st run after graduation and back to the pavement!

Despite the elation of completing my race for life on Wednesday today was my fir...

sounfit

Graduate•12 years ago

Prevarication: "I'm tired", "My knees hurt", "My stomach has cramps", "Just got to do the washing up", "Just got to feed the girls (chickens) and collect...

Eight mile long run...prevaricate, prevaricate!!

Prevarication: "I'm tired", "My knees hurt", "My stomach has cramps", "Just got ...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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Request for 10K Medalist Badge

Have sent a request for the above to JR21, I think it would help us to see just how successful this site has been for not just 5K runners.

Have sent a request for the above to JR21, I think it would help us to see just ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago