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Having completed run 2 today i am now in preparation for facing the first big run. I must admit to start finding the last three or four runs quite easy, not...

Mental preparation for week five run three

Having completed run 2 today i am now in preparation for facing the first big ru...

ladybugw

Graduate•12 years ago

legs. I've been getting this dull sort of pain in my lower legs, between my ankle and my foot. It only seems to effect me when I'm walking and not when I run,...

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legs. I've been getting this dull sort of pain in my lower legs, between my ankl...

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•12 years ago

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I ran/shuffled for longer than I walked - welcome to week 4

So chuffed with that nugget of information from Laura. I ran more that I walked, though I wasn't going as fast as the elegant gym godess on the next tread...

So chuffed with that nugget of information from Laura. I ran more that I walked,...

beatasthma

•12 years ago

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Only went and did it - 20 minutes running

After my terrible run on Wednesday (week 5 run 2), I had decided not to even attempt run 3 yet, and went out yesterday with my own music instead of the...

After my terrible run on Wednesday (week 5 run 2), I had decided not to even att...

svenena

•12 years ago

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First Park Run - but what a hill - aaaaahhhhhhhh

In the spirit of the Olympics I decided to do my first 5k park run this morning in Ashton Court in Bristol. Everyone was really friendly and when I asked one...

In the spirit of the Olympics I decided to do my first 5k park run this morning ...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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I HAVE FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've just got back from my third run of week 9!!!!!! I've done it and just am amazed - by me!! What a wonderful feeling. My twin sister graduated exactly a...

I've just got back from my third run of week 9!!!!!! I've done it and just am am...

Runningwoman

Graduate•12 years ago

Went back to do the parkrun in Bryn Bach Park near Tredegar this morning. Had had a late night cos of watching Olympic ceremony ,followed by interrupted kip...

3rd parkrun, another PB (according to my Garmin).

Went back to do the parkrun in Bryn Bach Park near Tredegar this morning. Had...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

behind the knee (not actually in the knee though but where my leg bends) Should I atempt another run or wait. I always feel a little stiff the day after a...

I ran 10k on Thursday and, ever since, have had a pain at the back of my left leg.

behind the knee (not actually in the knee though but where my leg bends) Should...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

Thanks for all the support and words of encouragement you gave me after completing W1 - it really does help. Managed W1R2 yesterday despite getting a stitch in...

W2R1 - had me in stitches!!

Thanks for all the support and words of encouragement you gave me after completi...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

Its now been 2 weeks since my last run, with combo of humidity & hay fever its been impossible for me to get out! excuses excuses! ha, should i just get back...

2 weeks today since i last ran!!!

Its now been 2 weeks since my last run, with combo of humidity & hay fever its b...

jodymac1983

Graduate•12 years ago

Completed week 9 run 3. Don't know how but I do know my time was not a contender for the land speed record. Been "lurking" on the board all the way through...

Made it!

Completed week 9 run 3. Don't know how but I do know my time was not a contender...

WheezyRider

Graduate•12 years ago

I believe I have graduated. I have never graduated in anything in my life. But I have followed Laura without deviation for 9 weeks and today I completed my 3rd...

Neverrun - Can Run!

I believe I have graduated. I have never graduated in anything in my life. But I...

Hidden

•12 years ago

Woke at 5.30 with sore throat and thought oh bugger,but got out of bed had a strepsil and glass of hot water and lemon, dragged hubby out, went to the park and...

7.20am

Woke at 5.30 with sore throat and thought oh bugger,but got out of bed had a str...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 done!!

I cannot believe it I was dreading week 6 part 3 and it seemed so easy compared to the 20 min run in week 5. I am now looking forward to the next one, never...

I cannot believe it I was dreading week 6 part 3 and it seemed so easy compared ...

peggy-jean

Graduate•12 years ago

just got to say am loving the Olympic opening ceremony. Proud to be British! Go Team GB!

Off subject but.......

just got to say am loving the Olympic opening ceremony. Proud to be British! ...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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Some of the greatest things in life are free...

and one of them is this program. I have to say that I am so happy I found this program, thanks to a fellow graduate. Except of course for the price of...

and one of them is this program. I have to say that I am so happy I found this ...

runcanada

Graduate•12 years ago

Laura said I am officially a runner so it must be true! Really enjoyed my week 6 run 3, can't believe how easy it was, after 10 minutes it was easy peasy....

Officially a runner!

Laura said I am officially a runner so it must be true! Really enjoyed my week 6...

clairestanton

Graduate•12 years ago

I'm a 64 year old male: Just ended the third run in week 6: Whew.... 25 minutes. Was not easy! Anyway. At the end of the warm-down Laura says:...

Hi all,

I'm a 64 year old male: Just ended the third run in week 6: Whew.... 25 minut...

my2kats

•12 years ago

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Week 7 post holiday failure. Was I too keen? Do I start again?

I had just completed two 25 minute walks before I went on holiday. I suffered a burn on my leg which, I think, resulted in water retention. My legs were like...

I had just completed two 25 minute walks before I went on holiday. I suffered a ...

Ilovechocolate

Graduate•12 years ago

I am on Week 4. I am very proud to have got this far. Big jump from last week. W4R1 went really well despite 25 degree heat. W4R2 went well but after when I...

Week 4 - Have I got an injury and should I stop running?

I am on Week 4. I am very proud to have got this far. Big jump from last week. W...

Funrun

•12 years ago

I have just got back from Wk3R3 and have come across an issue with my route. After 3 weeks of running on the roads I thought it would be nice to try running on...

Going CrossCountry

I have just got back from Wk3R3 and have come across an issue with my route. Aft...

Amy-M

•12 years ago

Just completed run 2 week 5! Was dreading it but I completed it and feel good! This pcoach to 5 k is starting to change my life for the better.Still tough but...

W5R2

Just completed run 2 week 5! Was dreading it but I completed it and feel good! T...

chrissy13

Graduate•12 years ago

This week I have completed runs 1 & 2 of week 8, but on run 2 something in the back of my thigh 'went' so I am leaving run 3 for a few days as the muscle is...

I've lost my old mind - and I don't want it back!

This week I have completed runs 1 & 2 of week 8, but on run 2 something in the b...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

This should have been written yesterday really but I was just too excited.. Yesterday it was my birthday, and I reached the grand old age of 57. However the...

Champagne corks are popping!!!

This should have been written yesterday really but I was just too excited.. Yest...

unfit

Graduate•12 years ago

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Roll on week 4! After the worst run so far.

The weather was really nice today, so I thought that my last run of week 3 would almost be a walk in the park (sorry!). I've always been able to finish each...

The weather was really nice today, so I thought that my last run of week 3 would...

hannahgall

•12 years ago

I've just finished wk1, but I need to slow my pace - any tips?

Frida

Graduate•12 years ago

I needed that...... Today's run started out just like the last 33 runs....nice steady pace. A new route, with a couple bigger hills .... and I just...

W11R3....and Gramma did a fartlek...........er, pardonnez....

I needed that...... Today's run started out just like the last 33 runs....n...

Grammadog1947

Graduate•12 years ago

This is my 1st entry, as I've not managed to work posting out so here goes!Last week (wk 3), on my last run, my left knee felt as if it was giving way, and it...

That's week 4 done but I know I have knees!

This is my 1st entry, as I've not managed to work posting out so here goes!Last ...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago