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I have been thinking about Parkruns and 5k in 30minutes but it turns out the next challenge was much closer to home. Our house is in the bottom of a dip which...

The hills are alive - with the sound of me puffing and panting!

I have been thinking about Parkruns and 5k in 30minutes but it turns out the nex...

pingle

Graduate•12 years ago

Well I did it-the dreaded 3 minutes is behind me! I was gasping for breath on the 2nd 3 minutes but I just paced myself and timed my breaths. I didn't use the...

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WK3R1 done!!!

Well I did it-the dreaded 3 minutes is behind me! I was gasping for breath on th...

lancslass

•12 years ago

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The dreaded norovirus strikes me down!

Made it to week3 run 3 last Sunday and was feeling great. Went out Sunday afternoon and bought some proper running capris and a great new shirt. Was really...

Made it to week3 run 3 last Sunday and was feeling great. Went out Sunday after...

daystogo

Graduate•12 years ago

Well 2 weeks ago my middle son got chicken pox and that meant confined to barracks, I roped the MIL into popping over to do a spot of ironing whilst I took my...

The Pox

Well 2 weeks ago my middle son got chicken pox and that meant confined to barrac...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R2 - Lost & Found

Back from holidays and back to running today. I was itching to go and managed the 25 minutes really well. I had a few small stitches that seemed to twinge on...

Back from holidays and back to running today. I was itching to go and managed th...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 run 1 & 2 shin pain

Was delighted I managed to complete wk 1 as unfit and overweight, however, on wk2 run 1 I changed my running style as per Laura's advice re heel striking...

Was delighted I managed to complete wk 1 as unfit and overweight, however, on wk...

bwings

•12 years ago

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W5R3 - made it just!

I have been following the blogs on this page since I started and they have been fab at keeping me going - this is my first contribution! Perhaps its part of...

I have been following the blogs on this page since I started and they have been ...

bearpadi

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 R3 - all done!

Well completed this on Thursday, it was hard work, but i knew i could do it. So onward and upward to week 7....very exciting! Away soon, but hoping to run a...

Well completed this on Thursday, it was hard work, but i knew i could do it. So ...

Itsallanadventure

Graduate•12 years ago

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Inspirational. This video has the 'wow' factor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9BFx5Mhqo&feature=youtu.be This will take five minutes and is thought provoking, Really worth watching if you need some...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9BFx5Mhqo&feature=youtu.be This will take fi...

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1: tick

That was hard! I know its not meant to be easy but wow! To be fair though my pacing was all off, I was running a smidge faster because as soon as I stepped out...

That was hard! I know its not meant to be easy but wow! To be fair though my pac...

Moosele

Graduate•12 years ago

Wow, I can't believe I've actually finished week 4! I even found myself running faster and my route being too short! I was worried about progressing to week 5...

Week 4, Run 3 and running faster :-)

Wow, I can't believe I've actually finished week 4! I even found myself running ...

geldster

•12 years ago

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Worried about my first race tomorrow - any advice please ?

I'm running my first race tomorrow, a 10k. Now, I've done similar length runs two or three times before but always with some walking involved and my energy...

I'm running my first race tomorrow, a 10k. Now, I've done similar length runs...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Would like to do my first park run soon. Just wondered, does everyone set off together?

Hidden

•12 years ago

That's me done for a week. Completed week 8 and set myself a challenge to keep going at the 30 minute mark and run until the treadmill said I had run 5k. My...

C25K W8R3

That's me done for a week. Completed week 8 and set myself a challenge to keep g...

BJR67BJR

•12 years ago

Well today marks a milestone, and it's not just the 25 minute run (done!) or Laura telling me 'you're a runner' (woohoo!). So far I've religiously stuck to the...

Week 6 Run 3 - flying solo

Well today marks a milestone, and it's not just the 25 minute run (done!) or Lau...

29_and_counting

Graduate•12 years ago

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wk6

have not been able to post as no computer,but it's back and i'm now on wk6 r2.I won't say it was easy but it's getting better.The thought of doing r3 scares me...

have not been able to post as no computer,but it's back and i'm now on wk6 r2.I ...

sassymum

•12 years ago

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Confession of a label addict

To all those I’ve ridiculed (in the past) for wobbling around my locale, clad in neon lycra*, in all weathers, of all abilities, at any time of night or day,...

To all those I’ve ridiculed (in the past) for wobbling around my locale, clad in...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

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Week 8 complete!

Still can't believe I can run for this long and I am getting faster without really trying to. Looks like 5k will take me 35 minutes now, perhaps I'll do it in...

Still can't believe I can run for this long and I am getting faster without real...

Mrshazza

Graduate•12 years ago

I just went for my first ever park run today and the experience was totally amazing. I am in W4 R3 so I just did one lap (~3k) in 27 mins but it's so...

First ever park run in week4

I just went for my first ever park run today and the experience was totally amaz...

Devanski

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yeah New PB at Parkrun

Got a new PB at Parkrun again this morning well chuffed 32.17, no sound barrier broken but its still given me a sense of achievement that I've never had before...

Got a new PB at Parkrun again this morning well chuffed 32.17, no sound barrier ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2R3 report 1 word = 30 seconds

Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Run Easy Run Walk Rain Walk Rain Run Run Run Highlandterrier f@ckoff Walk Walk Run Rain Dog Walk...

Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Walk Rain Run Easy Run Walk Rain Walk ...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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where oh where did my blog post go?

it was a blinder, I'd nearly finished editing and like Usain Bolt it was gone, and never to be found again :(

it was a blinder, I'd nearly finished editing and like Usain Bolt it was gone, a...

mrstickle

•12 years ago

So all week, I've been thinking about having a slow lazy run. Last Sunday, I went out in a different direction to normal so I had no idea on speed / pace and...

This mornings run

So all week, I've been thinking about having a slow lazy run. Last Sunday, I wen...

mrqwest

Graduate•12 years ago

Just wanted to say Good Luck to everyone running the Race for Life tomorrow in Cardiff. I started this programme too late to do it myself but I have a dear...

Race for life tomorrow.

Just wanted to say Good Luck to everyone running the Race for Life tomorrow in C...

Benmum

•12 years ago

Yesterday I found myself leaving the house in a very nervous state, how could I manage with week 4. I had been sneaky at the end of week 3 and had a quick...

Week 4 started and I survived!!

Yesterday I found myself leaving the house in a very nervous state, how could I ...

FluffyPigeon

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R3 - Almighty fail!

I ran W7R3 this morning a bit late as I just haven't managed to get out since last Sunday. It was my worst run yet. I managed about 10 minutes then I had to...

I ran W7R3 this morning a bit late as I just haven't managed to get out since la...

flowerbox

Graduate•12 years ago

Completed run 3 last night and have to say it was a 100% easier than r2. Really not sure if I will be able to run for 3 minutes on wk3 but will have a go....

wk2r3 in the bag

Completed run 3 last night and have to say it was a 100% easier than r2. Really...

lancslass

•12 years ago

Well after two days of recovery from Week 6/ Run 1 I took the plunge and got up early this morning an set off in humid damp weather thinking alright I can do...

Stunned is an understatement :-)

Well after two days of recovery from Week 6/ Run 1 I took the plunge and got up ...

debs1664

•12 years ago