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anyone else get upper back pain after running?

I am on week 6 run3 and for the past 2 runs have had aching pain between the lower part of my shoulder blades after running. Never had it before. It is...

I am on week 6 run3 and for the past 2 runs have had aching pain between the low...

Skandia

Graduate•12 years ago

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My Parkrun time was......

34m 12 sec ! I can't imagine being able to do it any quicker than that. I know I can run further but perhaps I can knock a second or 2 off my time every week....

34m 12 sec ! I can't imagine being able to do it any quicker than that. I know I...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hello Mr Mojo!!!! Great to have you back :D

My progress through C25K hit a bit of a bump last week when I had a really unsatisfactory W5R3 and W6R1. I found them very tough, very unrewarding and was...

My progress through C25K hit a bit of a bump last week when I had a really unsat...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Started Week 8 - The start of better things.

After struggling so much with week 7 I decided a change of scene might be just the thing so body and I got up early and headed for the car. A short trip later...

After struggling so much with week 7 I decided a change of scene might be just t...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1...Not the best run tonight, calves still giving me jip right before the Scottish Barefoot Run on Saturday!

I'm just back from running week 9 run 1...I preferred week 8 run 3 but that was after water during the day and then a Revive and two slices of jam and bread...

I'm just back from running week 9 run 1...I preferred week 8 run 3 but that was ...

Rachw8778

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R3 - FAIL !!

I'm not sure why I even tried this run today although to be fair I went out in a really positive mood. I had been away and had to complete the run today, I...

I'm not sure why I even tried this run today although to be fair I went out in a...

ca66ie99

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running After Graduation

Like some other people on here I have found it hard not having a structured plan to follow since graduation. I have done the 3 new 5+ runs but still felt a...

Like some other people on here I have found it hard not having a structured plan...

morningglory

Graduate•12 years ago

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No smoking, Gait analysis, new trainers & completed week 5

Ok fags first - its about 3 weeks & 2 weeks were whilst off work, slightly fell off the wagon when i got back to work but f#*k it I've been smoking 25 years so...

Ok fags first - its about 3 weeks & 2 weeks were whilst off work, slightly fell ...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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Seagulls for company

Well I did it... W3 now completed in style. 6.30 this morning I was out, started my 5 min walk going up to Plymouth Hoe with just seagulls for company (Lets...

Well I did it... W3 now completed in style. 6.30 this morning I was out, starte...

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

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7K = 45:30 Jacobs Ladder downhill done and dusted.

In Isaac Newton's words "What goes up must come down" in my words "Jacobs Ladder done downhill now the challenge begins to go uphill" Eeeekkkkkk its as steep...

In Isaac Newton's words "What goes up must come down" in my words "Jacobs Ladder...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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What should I do??

Guys I'm running week 5 this week but next week I'm off on a research trip to Berlin for a week and won't be able to do any running. Should I start on week 6...

Guys I'm running week 5 this week but next week I'm off on a research trip to Be...

davidjarnold

•12 years ago

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Only one week left now!

Day 51 // week 8, run 3 I had the possibility to go out when it was still light, so I decided to do a route through the woods. In total the loop would be...

Day 51 // week 8, run 3 I had the possibility to go out when it was still lig...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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2 x 20 mins

Spent the whole of yesterday canoeing which meant I was really stiff and achey this morning. I therefore decided to do two smaller runs rather and one longer...

Spent the whole of yesterday canoeing which meant I was really stiff and achey t...

miche78

Graduate•12 years ago

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Very interesting book on HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training by James Driver

I picked up the above book for my Kindle for about £1.50 a while ago from Amazon. Just started reading it today. Its full of very interesting facts about HIIT...

I picked up the above book for my Kindle for about £1.50 a while ago from Amazon...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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W4R2 - am i technically half way there??!

found w4r1 surprisingly better than i thought it was going to be, made sure i had my days rest but found the second run a bit of a struggle, mind you i don't...

found w4r1 surprisingly better than i thought it was going to be, made sure i ha...

LITTLEBLACKDRESS

•12 years ago

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Those Pesky Hills

Decided to try the run from home again this morning after two days rest to try these pesky hills around here, it wasn't good, did a lot of walking in...

Decided to try the run from home again this morning after two days rest to tr...

Pat184

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6 Hmmm

W6 has definitely been the hardest week so far for me. R1 actually was pretty good but R2 wasn't that great, for some reason it just felt so much harder which...

W6 has definitely been the hardest week so far for me. R1 actually was pretty g...

samdavi

•12 years ago

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If it hurts, run faster. It wont stop hurting, but you'll be done sooner!

Just something good I read!

epld

•12 years ago

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W3 R1, did it loved it..

After a dissapointing end to W2 I was bit worried today, but I set of just after 7am, it was a gorgeous morning, sun shining but still a little chill in the...

After a dissapointing end to W2 I was bit worried today, but I set of just after...

jlow

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R1 - a sunny Sunday morning

So at 8am I was out there enjoying the sunny warm morning and the start of W3. Morning runs are definately better than those after work so am going to see if...

So at 8am I was out there enjoying the sunny warm morning and the start of W3. ...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

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Please Help!...ankle injury...despondent...

I started the C25K many weeks ago now, and was delighted with my progress, had made it as far as run 3 of week 7. Which I even did on a remote island in...

I started the C25K many weeks ago now, and was delighted with my progress, had ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Endomondo Pro? Is it worth it?

I have been using Endomondo to track any improvements run-on-run but I'd like to see progress without having to flick through the history section and try to...

I have been using Endomondo to track any improvements run-on-run but I'd like to...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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W3R3 complete: Week 3 done

After the other day I wasn't too sure how I would get on today. Yesterday was pretty busy and I got home late so a little less sleep than I might have hoped...

After the other day I wasn't too sure how I would get on today. Yesterday was p...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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Not quite sure what to do.........

Should I redo week 4 or move on to W5!!?? I completed W4R3 yesterday morning, it was tough but I did it after an extremely tiring week at work. My husband...

Should I redo week 4 or move on to W5!!?? I completed W4R3 yesterday morning, i...

Bongodrums

Graduate•12 years ago

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Hrumphhh!!!

Invited my 9 year old son on W9R2 today. Set off in lovely weather, him on his bike, heading for my usual route along country lanes. He was puzzled at first...

Invited my 9 year old son on W9R2 today. Set off in lovely weather, him on his ...

SarahP0003

Graduate•12 years ago

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who knew that at the glorious age of 38....

..I would discover that I enjoy running?? Started week 1 on wednesday and enjoyed it a lot.am acually longing for tomorrow to go for run 3 and then wednesday...

..I would discover that I enjoy running?? Started week 1 on wednesday and enjoy...

hehe

•12 years ago

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Parklife surprise

My first post graduation run was also my first Parkrun, first time running without music (since week 3 as actually didn't start using podcasts until then when...

My first post graduation run was also my first Parkrun, first time running witho...

redsheep

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with a very fit husband!!!

Felt brave and decided to do W6R3 in the company of my ridiculously fit and athletic husband. It all went fine and I managed my 25 minutes, but I am sooooo...

Felt brave and decided to do W6R3 in the company of my ridiculously fit and athl...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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Southern contingent meet up? (and any others that want to travel)

As we had to postpone the meet up scheduled for today I said I'd look at other options. I think it would be good to either to link in with a Park run or an...

As we had to postpone the meet up scheduled for today I said I'd look at other o...

AliB1

Graduate•12 years ago

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W5 R2&3

W5R3, last Friday. Boy was it hot up at the aerodrome. I took the dog for a walk up there at lunchtime and it was amazingly warm, by 5 when we went on the...

W5R3, last Friday. Boy was it hot up at the aerodrome. I took the dog for a wa...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

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All posts for September 2012

anyone else get upper back pain after running?

My Parkrun time was......

Hello Mr Mojo!!!! Great to have you back :D

Started Week 8 - The start of better things.

Week 9, Run 1...Not the best run tonight, calves still giving me jip right before the Scottish Barefoot Run on Saturday!

W6R3 - FAIL !!

Running After Graduation

No smoking, Gait analysis, new trainers & completed week 5

Seagulls for company

7K = 45:30 Jacobs Ladder downhill done and dusted.

What should I do??

Only one week left now!

2 x 20 mins

Very interesting book on HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training by James Driver

W4R2 - am i technically half way there??!

Those Pesky Hills

W6 Hmmm

If it hurts, run faster. It wont stop hurting, but you'll be done sooner!

W3 R1, did it loved it..

W3R1 - a sunny Sunday morning

Please Help!...ankle injury...despondent...

Endomondo Pro? Is it worth it?

W3R3 complete: Week 3 done

Not quite sure what to do.........

Hrumphhh!!!

who knew that at the glorious age of 38....

Parklife surprise

Running with a very fit husband!!!

Southern contingent meet up? (and any others that want to travel)

W5 R2&3

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