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Sore shoulders

Why is it that I get a crampy/heavy feeling in my shoulders when I run?

CDOW17

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rain running and tree hugging

I had had a super busy day yesterday and it was raining....not just any rain but Northern Ireland drizzle rain which soaks you through to your skin. But I...

I had had a super busy day yesterday and it was raining....not just any rain but...

Strudel

•12 years ago

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Last Monday pathetic performance then my first park run! Photos, times and personal glory! Public warning-long rambling blog...

Did a really bad run last Monday (walked 20 mins of it) and then didnt get out again until Saturday for what should have been my family birthday present of all...

Did a really bad run last Monday (walked 20 mins of it) and then didnt get out a...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 3 is going by so quickly...

I did my second run of week 3 this morning, after setting my alarm (reasonably) early! I thought I would try a different route today and set out straight from...

I did my second run of week 3 this morning, after setting my alarm (reasonably) ...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

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I've lost my mojo

I seem to have lost my mojo so if anybody finds it, please send it back!!! This was supposed to be the big week. The week that I graduated. Week 9 run 1 went...

I seem to have lost my mojo so if anybody finds it, please send it back!!! This ...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does anyone have experience of Power trainers (vibrating plates) for tired legs

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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buzzin......wk5 r2 done

managed wk5 r2 today, think i amazed myself that i finished it, but then was brought back to reality when i remembered that i've got to add another 12 mins on...

managed wk5 r2 today, think i amazed myself that i finished it, but then was bro...

tombraider

•12 years ago

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Just one week left and struggling to stay motivated

I've just come back from running W8R3. My last run before that was last Wednesday, I just haven't managed to get out but really I've just been making excuses,...

I've just come back from running W8R3. My last run before that was last Wednesda...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

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Eeek!!!!!! Week 4........

All I can say is off to attempt run 1...... Very scared..... Wish me luck!

nicolaclaire

•12 years ago

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Week 4 completed at last after a 20 day rest due to knees

After 2 weeks rest and a week of doing physio exercises I finally got out this morning and did the third week 4 run. It was harder than I remember, but I...

After 2 weeks rest and a week of doing physio exercises I finally got out this m...

mattaitch

Graduate•12 years ago

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A BIG gap - but it seemed to be ok

Had a BIG gap between W2R1 and W2R2. I had far too much work on and before I knew it 9 days had passed... On Saturday I finally had time for a run, and I...

Had a BIG gap between W2R1 and W2R2. I had far too much work on and before I kne...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•12 years ago

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What on earth has happened to me...?!!

Since Friday I've done 2 30 minute runs and a 5k race for life. And enjoyed it all! What the heck is happening to me?!

Since Friday I've done 2 30 minute runs and a 5k race for life. And enjoyed it a...

Barney019

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R1 - herons and builders

So, for any interested parties, I did not expire on my run this morning. Though it was touch and go right from the start whether I'd complete it: as I turned...

So, for any interested parties, I did not expire on my run this morning. Though ...

ediththegeranium

Graduate•12 years ago

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Anyone else having problems with the link to the new podcasts?

the link seems to be broken, as I keep getting redirected.Has anyone managed to get to the site to download the new podcastes? I have been so looking forward...

the link seems to be broken, as I keep getting redirected.Has anyone managed to ...

April61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Feeling low..

I haven't been keeping up with running lately. I graduated in the end of June and have run only 7 times since then. I went on a 'hectic holiday' for a few days...

I haven't been keeping up with running lately. I graduated in the end of June an...

couch_potato

Graduate•12 years ago

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Looking for a 5k goal to keep you focused?

Just wanted to post this as I think it may help peeps stay focused on their 5K goal...... I found a 5K race that I've signed up for that runs nationally, at...

Just wanted to post this as I think it may help peeps stay focused on their 5K g...

lucylou77

Graduate•12 years ago

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Lovely evening run (especially the shady bits!)

I was due to do a 3 mile easy run today. It was so hot I decided I had better wait till evening but couldn't leave it too late as I have started going back to...

I was due to do a 3 mile easy run today. It was so hot I decided I had better w...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4, Run 1 - slip streaming a power walker

What just happened? Witchcraft I tell you! Witchcraft! Laura is muttering voodoo into my ear - I somehow did Week 4, Run 1! Laura says I'm now running...

What just happened? Witchcraft I tell you! Witchcraft! Laura is muttering voodoo...

stevecramp

•12 years ago

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Week 4, my favourite so far!!

Reading through what was required in week 4 never did I think I would be able to manage it! I mean, I struggled and wanted to give up on the 3 min runs in the...

Reading through what was required in week 4 never did I think I would be able to...

Elbrown76

•12 years ago

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Graduation disaster

Yesterday I should have graduated, however too start with I had a lot of technical problems phone kept turning off and couldn't get my holder strapped to my...

Yesterday I should have graduated, however too start with I had a lot of technic...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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New 5k podcasts

When I click on the link for the new Podcasts nothing happens. Anyone else tried it

When I click on the link for the new Podcasts nothing happens. Anyone else t...

Grannylynne

Graduate•12 years ago

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Aching arms?

I will pre-empt this question with pointing out the possibility that it may be that I've slept funny on my arm, but I'm not entirely certain, since it's not...

I will pre-empt this question with pointing out the possibility that it may be ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Done it!

Finally found the time to do the last run! (holidays, weather and a cold against me) Woo hoo! My improvement in fitness has been noted by family and they...

Finally found the time to do the last run! (holidays, weather and a cold against...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk3run3 completed

Well that's wk3 run 3 in the bag. Waited for sun to go down first as been gorgeously hot day but went out there and took the bull by the horns. Saw one of my...

Well that's wk3 run 3 in the bag. Waited for sun to go down first as been gorgeo...

Jimbob74

Graduate•12 years ago

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Arrrghhhhhhhhh technology!! but kinda went well in the end!

Okay not quite so bad but some how my w5r3 mp3 didnt download properly and I only got the first 30 seconds of the pod cast. Discovered this much to my dismay...

Okay not quite so bad but some how my w5r3 mp3 didnt download properly and I onl...

mark909

Graduate•12 years ago

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Treadmill v Outside

I Completed the program running outside, one of the ladies i work with has decided to give it a go so we have gone to the gym after work Oh my its hard work....

I Completed the program running outside, one of the ladies i work with has decid...

icandothis

Graduate•12 years ago

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Any other graduates watching their progress slide back in horror?

Hi all After I graduated, I signed myself up for a 10k almost immediately to keep the motivation. That 10k was on the 8th of July (The British 10k in...

Hi all After I graduated, I signed myself up for a 10k almost immediately to ...

carcassonne

Graduate•12 years ago

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Whoop ;D

After suffering with W4 R1&2 I managed R3 without a hiccup, even ran for about a minute longer on the final run, and then as I was a good 10 min from home...

After suffering with W4 R1&2 I managed R3 without a hiccup, even ran for about a...

Moonim

•12 years ago

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Week 3 Off to a Great Start

Today I began Week 3. It was great! Running for 3 minutes felt like a challenge, but was just right. Taking a day off between outings is very important. I...

Today I began Week 3. It was great! Running for 3 minutes felt like a challeng...

Andiamo

•12 years ago

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W6R3

Ran my whole 5K course today! :D Came in at 40 mins, but I think I could have been faster if it had been significantly cooler outside. Hopefully I'll get my...

Ran my whole 5K course today! :D Came in at 40 mins, but I think I could have be...

winged_trainers

•12 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2012

Sore shoulders

Rain running and tree hugging

Last Monday pathetic performance then my first park run! Photos, times and personal glory! Public warning-long rambling blog...

Week 3 is going by so quickly...

I've lost my mojo

Does anyone have experience of Power trainers (vibrating plates) for tired legs

buzzin......wk5 r2 done

Just one week left and struggling to stay motivated

Eeek!!!!!! Week 4........

Week 4 completed at last after a 20 day rest due to knees

A BIG gap - but it seemed to be ok

What on earth has happened to me...?!!

W2R1 - herons and builders

Anyone else having problems with the link to the new podcasts?

Feeling low..

Looking for a 5k goal to keep you focused?

Lovely evening run (especially the shady bits!)

Week 4, Run 1 - slip streaming a power walker

Week 4, my favourite so far!!

Graduation disaster

New 5k podcasts

Aching arms?

Done it!

Wk3run3 completed

Arrrghhhhhhhhh technology!! but kinda went well in the end!

Treadmill v Outside

Any other graduates watching their progress slide back in horror?

Whoop ;D

Week 3 Off to a Great Start

W6R3

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