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W7 R2 done this morning, finished but not good. Changed the route slightly and there was a hill at the end. I was doing ok till the last 60sec when Laura said...

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W7 R2 done this morning, finished but not good. Changed the route slightly and ...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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Looking for a 'gadget' to inspire my parkruns!

I am considering treating myself to a garmin or something similar, but just wondered if there were any watch style gadgets that also measure your heart rate...

I am considering treating myself to a garmin or something similar, but just wond...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

Really pleased to have finished this one. I was really really tired for the 1st three runs in this session, but picked up after that and felt okay for the...

WK2 R2 Completed !! Can't believe I'm running !

Really pleased to have finished this one. I was really really tired for the 1st...

linzw

•12 years ago

I've just finished week 8 and loving running but for the last week I seem to be getting bothered with trapped nerves or something. At the end of last...

trapped nerves/random moving pain

I've just finished week 8 and loving running but for the last week I seem to be ...

ellerunner

Graduate•12 years ago

I'm finding my inner grit (whilst almost eating outer grit) - I fell over again today but I leapt up and kept going for a total of 32mins. At least I didn't...

Next one's the big one!

I'm finding my inner grit (whilst almost eating outer grit) - I fell over again ...

suki_007

Graduate•12 years ago

Is anyone else having trouble with this site? It often takes ages to load initially then ages to load the questions or blogs. Also I have looked for...

Trouble with this site?

Is anyone else having trouble with this site? It often takes ages to load initi...

christian1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 Done

Did r3 of w2 on thursday and was really pretty surprised how brilliant I felt afterwards. I couldn't wait to get out and start w3. Really didn't expect to be...

Did r3 of w2 on thursday and was really pretty surprised how brilliant I felt af...

samdavi

•12 years ago

I just wish they would catch up with my mental state and stop getting so tired! Just done week 2 run 2 and even before I've finished the brisk walk at...

Blooming calf muscles!

I just wish they would catch up with my mental state and stop getting so tired! ...

WillowFae

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is anyone on here taking beta-blockers? I was wondering if they're slowing me down as I can only run 3km in 30 minutes at the moment.

unfitstudent

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 6 - I need to take the plunge

So....I've got to week 6 run 2.....and I'm stuck there, I did attempt run 3 the day before I went on holiday a couple of weeks ago and failed miserably, so...

So....I've got to week 6 run 2.....and I'm stuck there, I did attempt run 3 the ...

PJL2010

•12 years ago

Well Ive done it Wk1 all completed and I have to say Im really chuffed with myself :-) Got Wk2 running sessions planned for next wk but if Im not comfy...

SUCCESS

Well Ive done it Wk1 all completed and I have to say Im really chuffed with myse...

yummymummy2012

•12 years ago

I was determined to fit in at least one run on holiday in France for a week - and that's all I managed! It wasn't even a very good one (I blame the hills, and...

Holiday Running

I was determined to fit in at least one run on holiday in France for a week - an...

poulet

Graduate•12 years ago

Just finished week 3 and todays run was sort of okay, my legs still felt like jelly at the end but they recovered quicker and my breathing was better today...

Is week 4 really a lot more difficult?????

Just finished week 3 and todays run was sort of okay, my legs still felt like je...

Mitts

Graduate•12 years ago

Well, it's probably taken me about 20 weeks, but this evening I finally graduated. I can't quite believe it - I've never been a runner, at school I was always...

Finally did it!

Well, it's probably taken me about 20 weeks, but this evening I finally graduate...

Gaz_W

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week (pant) six...(gasp) Run (pant) Two

well that was better than run one...I honestly dont know why but run one was ....Boring...does that make sense? Enjoyed this one and actually wooped and...

well that was better than run one...I honestly dont know why but run one was ......

sonicsplodge

Graduate•12 years ago

Just been on my week 9 1st run and managed it again, quite close to 5k too, the thing is im 48, 5ft 1 and getting smaller im sure lol, the smallest feet ever...

An odd request for advice

Just been on my week 9 1st run and managed it again, quite close to 5k too, the ...

littlejan

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm still runnIng!

Hi all. Not blogged for ages so just in case you thought I'd gone back from 5k to couch, I certainly haven't. I'm still running every other day but am now...

Hi all. Not blogged for ages so just in case you thought I'd gone back from 5k t...

jomcc4

Graduate•12 years ago

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First ever Parkrun tomorrow instead of Week 5 Run 3 - is this a good decision?

I've decided to do my first Parkrun tomorrow and I'm now wondering if it's too soon? I have been achieving around 4.5k during my normal C25k run/walks so I...

I've decided to do my first Parkrun tomorrow and I'm now wondering if it's too s...

HardleyHare

Graduate•12 years ago

NHS & Laura you’ve done it again You’ve made us work and caused us pain Laura said Stamina would work To do it right we could not shirk 1,2,3,4 that’s the...

Stamina & Speed

NHS & Laura you’ve done it again You’ve made us work and caused us pain Laura ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

Just been out for my 1st attempt at W5R3 and I did it!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my question earlier. I was really nervous about...

hi started wk 1 Monday and since then have been shattered did everyone find this when they started? I'm falling asleep by 10pm'

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 ....... I did it !!!!!

Just been out for my 1st attempt at W5R3 and I did it!!!! Thank you so much t...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

Dear Laura, I apologise for swearing at you so much during my last run. But, you telling me that I am doing well when panting like an asthmatic hugging...

Dear Laura, I apologise...

Dear Laura, I apologise for swearing at you so much during my last run. B...

EnVadrouille

•12 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 ....... I did it !!!!!

Just been out for my 1st attempt at W5R3 and I did it!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who replied to my question earlier. I was really nervous about...

Just been out for my 1st attempt at W5R3 and I did it!!!! Thank you so much t...

sinope82

Graduate•12 years ago

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Final run of week 9, cant believe it!

Well its the final run tonight, number 27, cannot believe I have got this far. This program really does work its unbelievable. It does require dedication but...

Well its the final run tonight, number 27, cannot believe I have got this far. ...

peggy-jean

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 and feeling good :)

As I mentioned elsewhere on here I had a 12 day break from running when I undertook 12 days of hillwalking. I picked up the programme where I left off and...

As I mentioned elsewhere on here I had a 12 day break from running when I undert...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

2nd run today of Wk4 and it was much easier than R1, however wearing a ordinary cotton t -shirt was way too hot , as it so humid right now. I definitely notice...

WK4 R2, easier but a few lessons learnt

2nd run today of Wk4 and it was much easier than R1, however wearing a ordinary ...

runningwild

Graduate•12 years ago

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Tried Stepping Stone and Speed - next up Stamina!

I graduated a few weeks ago and have just been running to my own 30 ish min long playlists and covering around 4k but def not 5k. I came accross the 5k+...

I graduated a few weeks ago and have just been running to my own 30 ish min long...

angelmummy

Graduate•12 years ago

Came across this today: http://innovationforendurance.msn.com/articles/detail/running/251856026 Something I'm sure we can all relate to, and it's so true! :D

"There is No Such Thing as Slow"

Came across this today: http://innovationforendurance.msn.com/articles/detail/ru...

Rose885

Graduate•12 years ago