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Week 6 run 3

"lets start with 5min warm up walk" purrs Laura...ok No sweat...I lost all sensibilties when i heard 25min run....Did That B*T** say TWENTY FIVE mins solid?...

"lets start with 5min warm up walk" purrs Laura...ok No sweat...I lost all sensi...

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Do you have a motivational quote to keep you running? If so what is it?

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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A better run...

I've been reading a book by Julian Goater "The Art of Running Faster". It's a very well written book with some good advice. I joined some running club...

I've been reading a book by Julian Goater "The Art of Running Faster". It's a v...

sfb350

Graduate•12 years ago

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Issues but I'm still here plus 05:57KM/09:42 mile!!

I have had so many problems trying to get into this site lately; trying to blog & leave posts takes forever so I gave up for a little while and consoled...

I have had so many problems trying to get into this site lately; trying to blog...

laj1987

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210K

Does anyone have a link to B210K? Thanks in anticipation.

Angel108

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cramp yesterday - Awwwwwww but happy outcome.

I took cramp in my left calf muscle yesterday while doing the 5K Parkrun, it left me hopping in one leg and then trying to run on right foot and tip toes on...

I took cramp in my left calf muscle yesterday while doing the 5K Parkrun, it lef...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm not a morning runner.

Week 3 done and dusted, can't believe it! W3R2 was great; completed it on Thursday night in cooler temperatures and felt quite comfortable. I did run 3...

Week 3 done and dusted, can't believe it! W3R2 was great; completed it on T...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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wk1 started

I got out the door today put it off for a week but at last I started, could not finish the running did three and walked the rest will try again tuesday (if I...

I got out the door today put it off for a week but at last I started, could not ...

ballinger25

•12 years ago

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Week 9 Runs 1&2 - Only one to go, get the champagne on ice!!

W9R1 - did this with my two running buddies last Wednesday evening. One had a gadget that measures distance and we ran 4.65k in the 30 mins - well pleased!!...

W9R1 - did this with my two running buddies last Wednesday evening. One had a ga...

avagomo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished! or have I just begun?

Yesterday I did it- run three of week nine -much to my amazement(that's the me of 10 weeks ago) Thanks Laura for being with me over the journey. Thanks even...

Yesterday I did it- run three of week nine -much to my amazement(that's the me o...

musicman

Graduate•12 years ago

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Would someone be so kind?

I posted a question yesterday about a gadget to inspire my parkruns - I'm not sure if there are any answers as there aren't when I click on it, and it also...

I posted a question yesterday about a gadget to inspire my parkruns - I'm not su...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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I've commented on other people's posts a few days ago, how do I find them again to see if they've responded to me?

Rosie2607

•12 years ago

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W6R3 I DID IT!!!! YAY!!!!

Laura"Today we will be running for 25 minutes, NON STOP, Scared?" Me "YES, VERY!" HOWEVER...... I DID IT!!!!! I am so thrilled with myself, that is the...

Laura"Today we will be running for 25 minutes, NON STOP, Scared?" Me "YES, VERY...

kaydee

•12 years ago

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W8R1 - surprised myself!

I was intending to take 2 rest days after my crummy week 7 runs but a proper runner friend said would I like to go for a run with her this morning? I was a bit...

I was intending to take 2 rest days after my crummy week 7 runs but a proper run...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

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The dreaded week 5 run 3, and some cool technology

Morning I've been reading a few blogs on here every so often, but have reached a personal milestone, so thought I would logon and share :) Especially...

Morning I've been reading a few blogs on here every so often, but have re...

trooperlooper

•12 years ago

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Done week 2 but legs felt like lead

hi all Done week 2 but legs felt like lead throughout it would get easier not harder don't know how I will cope with week 3 but I will give it ago tomorrow I...

hi all Done week 2 but legs felt like lead throughout it would get easier not ...

Ballanty

Graduate•12 years ago

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25 minutes - Week 6 done

Oh how I wish all runs were like the one today! It shows how important it is (for me at least) to have "realised" the fact that I wil go running in the...

Oh how I wish all runs were like the one today! It shows how important it is (fo...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Running outside?? What will you do in the winter??

I currently use a route near my house which is out in lovely countryside. It's great as it really quiet and pretty. Problem is in a month or so when the nights...

I currently use a route near my house which is out in lovely countryside. It's g...

miche78

Graduate•12 years ago

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When the going gets tough

Well, Week Four Run 1 was definitely the hardest so far. The first 3 minute jog left me with an uncomfortable scratchy feeling in my lungs - breathing wrong I...

Well, Week Four Run 1 was definitely the hardest so far. The first 3 minute jog ...

DeliaItaly

Graduate•12 years ago

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A good run and a bad run!

I tried the stamina c25k+ run a few days ago, it was a nightmare, I didnt even go too fast. By about twenty five minutes I couldnt run any further... On the...

I tried the stamina c25k+ run a few days ago, it was a nightmare, I didnt even g...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Bagpipes, heavy stanes and fit runners

Today DS participated in a half-marathon in Nairn that was one of the events at the Highland Games. I went along to 'savour the atmosphere' of the runners and...

Today DS participated in a half-marathon in Nairn that was one of the events at ...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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The ups and downs of running. Or: Why no run, however "bad" is the end of the world.

I was chuffed with myself last Sun having done my first 10k race, a small quite competitive race (but very friendly) in 1h 16. I then went for my 2nd horse...

I was chuffed with myself last Sun having done my first 10k race, a small quite...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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Beta-blockers and exercise?

Apologies to anyone who's already answered this question, I posted it earlier today and couldn't see the answers. I wondered if anyone had experience of taking...

Apologies to anyone who's already answered this question, I posted it earlier to...

unfitstudent

Graduate•12 years ago

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I have graduated!

How do I get my badge???!

peggy-jean

Graduate•12 years ago

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New PB at Parkrun and amazing turnout

The combination of decent weather, the Join-in weekend billing and the Edinburgh Festival meant we had 379 runners this morning at Cramond. A lot of first...

The combination of decent weather, the Join-in weekend billing and the Edinburgh...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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C25k Day 5, 18th August 2012

Again felt the first few runs were hard, then I think the endorphins kick in, and I am fully warmed up, and it get's a little easier. The recovery times are...

Again felt the first few runs were hard, then I think the endorphins kick in, an...

dog3gg

Graduate•12 years ago

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minus numbers

I have noticed jsut lately that on our blogs it will say lets say like mine that I have -15 comments when I have only got 4, I have noticed others say it too,...

I have noticed jsut lately that on our blogs it will say lets say like mine that...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am a male aged 54 weigh 14.5 st and am 5ft 11in would like to get fit again by walking and running. I play golf once a week.

I want to lose weight and get fit again, how would i go about to achieve this. I had suffered with insomnia for over 25yrs, got into a program through my local...

I want to lose weight and get fit again, how would i go about to achieve this. I...

jura

•12 years ago

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Yeehaa New ParkRun PB and First in my age group!

ParkRun today was not fun, took cramp in my left calf muscle (first time ever) however it didn't stop this old girl getting yet another PB 32.08 which was 20...

ParkRun today was not fun, took cramp in my left calf muscle (first time ever) h...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Still standing at the end of Week 1!

I was delighted to discover that I managed to cover 3.7km this morning! I had decided to try upping the ante to see if I could "run" a wee bit quicker, as I...

I was delighted to discover that I managed to cover 3.7km this morning! I had de...

Tiddlywink

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2012

Week 6 run 3

Do you have a motivational quote to keep you running? If so what is it?

A better run...

Issues but I'm still here plus 05:57KM/09:42 mile!!

B210K

Cramp yesterday - Awwwwwww but happy outcome.

I'm not a morning runner.

wk1 started

Week 9 Runs 1&2 - Only one to go, get the champagne on ice!!

Finished! or have I just begun?

Would someone be so kind?

I've commented on other people's posts a few days ago, how do I find them again to see if they've responded to me?

W6R3 I DID IT!!!! YAY!!!!

W8R1 - surprised myself!

The dreaded week 5 run 3, and some cool technology

Done week 2 but legs felt like lead

25 minutes - Week 6 done

Running outside?? What will you do in the winter??

When the going gets tough

A good run and a bad run!

Bagpipes, heavy stanes and fit runners

The ups and downs of running. Or: Why no run, however "bad" is the end of the world.

Beta-blockers and exercise?

I have graduated!

New PB at Parkrun and amazing turnout

C25k Day 5, 18th August 2012

minus numbers

I am a male aged 54 weigh 14.5 st and am 5ft 11in would like to get fit again by walking and running. I play golf once a week.

Yeehaa New ParkRun PB and First in my age group!

Still standing at the end of Week 1!

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