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Beginning to feel like a runner

All be it a very slow one! Finished week 6 run 2 this morning and didn't want to stop actually felt like I could run futher. This is a massive step forward as...

All be it a very slow one! Finished week 6 run 2 this morning and didn't want to...

rolphie2

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Looming

Feeling a bit low. Really struggled with week 7. Think I've had a bug of some sort and feeling under the weather. Really didn't think I'd make it to the end of...

Feeling a bit low. Really struggled with week 7. Think I've had a bug of some so...

rosn123

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9 R3 - Done it!

Well who would have thought it? I did it! Yessss!

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Will I never learn?!

Feeling poorly, a bit ashamed and a bit sorry for myself today. Entirely self-inflicted. Last night I went to see Madness at the Roundhouse in Camden as best...

Feeling poorly, a bit ashamed and a bit sorry for myself today. Entirely self-i...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

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What have i done to my foot?

I went for an hour long dog walk 10 days ago in unsuitable deck type shoes and next day had what felt like soft tissue pain down the outer side of my left...

I went for an hour long dog walk 10 days ago in unsuitable deck type shoes and n...

cranberry1

•12 years ago

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How much postage do you pay when ordering a tshirt in the uk???

They are charging £12.51 to ship to Switzerland. I find that a wee bit steep considering the weight.

They are charging £12.51 to ship to Switzerland. I find that a wee bit steep con...

Mitts

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 completed...(& feeling rather proud!)

Week 1 completed this morning by 7am! Yay yay! Of the 3 runs this week, 2 have been early morning and 1 in the evening. I've found that the evening run was...

Week 1 completed this morning by 7am! Yay yay! Of the 3 runs this week, 2 have b...

DebsieB

•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 20

I'm quite happy with my run this morning. I managed to run 7.1km in 49 mins. I felt I could have kept going further at this ~7 mins/km pace, except that at the...

I'm quite happy with my run this morning. I managed to run 7.1km in 49 mins. I f...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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Rainy season gear

Now the cold, wet season is just about here, can anyone recommend any gear to keep out the worst of the weather? I'm determined the weather won't stop me...

Now the cold, wet season is just about here, can anyone recommend any gear to ke...

Martuo

•12 years ago

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Moment of madness

Don't know why but decided to to a B210k run today. So far since ankle injury have been only managing about 4k runs. So why did I decided to do this I don't...

Don't know why but decided to to a B210k run today. So far since ankle injury ha...

Burstcouch

Graduate•12 years ago

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Five weeks in and first run in the rain!

So I have the wet-weather gear but where was it? In my drawer keeping dry....! It had been dry all day and was still looking good when I left the house after...

So I have the wet-weather gear but where was it? In my drawer keeping dry....! ...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

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Late night, early morning

So I had a later night than usual (which included a few drinks), and it was a real struggle to get out of bed this morning. My alarm went off at 6am and I had...

So I had a later night than usual (which included a few drinks), and it was a re...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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W9R3 Completed :)

Well that's it then...I'm a graduate...Chuffed to bits :) Ran slightly faster and therefore slightly further than run 1 and 2. But then thats what this...

Well that's it then...I'm a graduate...Chuffed to bits :) Ran slightly faster ...

nickf

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - out of breath

Have now officially graduated, however I am nowhere near the 5k in 30 mins. I am also struggling towards the end of the run. Any tips on getting towards the...

Have now officially graduated, however I am nowhere near the 5k in 30 mins. I a...

paterson

•12 years ago

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Is anyone doing Braunstone Parkrun tomorrow? It's their 2nd birthday!

I believe that fancy dress is optional!! :D It was actually their 2nd birthday on the 25th, but this will be the 100th Parkrun so they are combining the 2...

I believe that fancy dress is optional!! :D It was actually their 2nd birthda...

doggymum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Into the Dark

Trying to find a good time to run can be tricky with a job and a family. Yesterday I wanted a run but decided to stick to the evening. As my partner wasn't...

Trying to find a good time to run can be tricky with a job and a family. Yesterd...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week Two- done and done!

Well it's over, week two is done as of 9am. It's funny that the brain keeps questioning whether the body can do it and then the body just switches the mind off...

Well it's over, week two is done as of 9am. It's funny that the brain keeps ques...

Samla

•12 years ago

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W6R2 complete

I managed the W6R2 much more easily than I had expected last night. And despite the rain all the way home, when I finally got there it was dry. So, no run in...

I managed the W6R2 much more easily than I had expected last night. And despite...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

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W6R2 - Farewell intervals

A few weeks ago (even less than that) I always welcomed the walking breaks but now I'm looking forward to getting rid of them. As remarkable as it seems I can...

A few weeks ago (even less than that) I always welcomed the walking breaks but n...

Chewy

•12 years ago

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Celebrated too early methinks!!

Well after the buzz of finishing week 5, really thought I had this in the bag.... how wrong I was! Thoughts on week 6 run 1.. OMG that was really really hard...

Well after the buzz of finishing week 5, really thought I had this in the bag......

eshaz14

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did It !!

Well I decided to take the wait & see approach with the weather as I was all kitted up ready to go and it did clear up a little bit so I went for my final run...

Well I decided to take the wait & see approach with the weather as I was all kit...

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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Laura abandoned me.........but I had the best run ever! :)

My intention tonight was to repeat W8R3 after my rubbish attempt on Tuesday morning. Despite this, I chose the W9R1 podcast, figuring that if I stopped at 28...

My intention tonight was to repeat W8R3 after my rubbish attempt on Tuesday morn...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Its Raining !!!

Can you believe it...its raining...and its my last run for week 2, oh well will have to go maybe later today. What does everyone use for wet weather running,...

Can you believe it...its raining...and its my last run for week 2, oh well will ...

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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9 days to 5K

I have a 5K twilight race for life booked for a week on Saturday (today being Thurs) and have been sick for the past week. I did W7R1 today, so there is no way...

I have a 5K twilight race for life booked for a week on Saturday (today being Th...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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How can I order a t-shirt

I noticed that some of the other bloggers have ordered t-shirts and I was wondering how I can order one for myself. Thanks

I noticed that some of the other bloggers have ordered t-shirts and I was wonder...

Gruffalo

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Whoop whoop

Really really chuffed tonight. Couldn't walk up the stairs without being out of breath in April 10k on Tuesday and 7k tonight in 45 mins! Who has kept...

Really really chuffed tonight. Couldn't walk up the stairs without being out ...

Nickyrunning

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed and BLISTERS advice

W7R2 and averaging about 7.7 kph doing 3.4km in 25 mins is this really really slow or average for someone who hasn't exercised for 25 years.. Also have...

W7R2 and averaging about 7.7 kph doing 3.4km in 25 mins is this really really sl...

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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anyone else having problems with Endomondo?

I've been using Endomondo on my HTC Wildlife android phone. (If none of that made sense to you I'd stop reading now!) Last few times it hasn't even tracked me...

I've been using Endomondo on my HTC Wildlife android phone. (If none of that mad...

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R2: 23 down, 4 to go!

As I near the end of the programme, I find myself getting almost superstitious about my runs. As if were I to do one thing too differently, I wouldn't complete...

As I near the end of the programme, I find myself getting almost superstitious a...

canuckgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Review your gear here!

I had an idea to start this as an ongoing thread were everyone can review running gear they have recently bought. There's so much choice out there that I think...

I had an idea to start this as an ongoing thread were everyone can review runnin...

mark909

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2012

Beginning to feel like a runner

Week 8 Looming

W9 R3 - Done it!

Will I never learn?!

What have i done to my foot?

How much postage do you pay when ordering a tshirt in the uk???

Week 1 completed...(& feeling rather proud!)

5x50 Day 20

Rainy season gear

Moment of madness

Five weeks in and first run in the rain!

Late night, early morning

W9R3 Completed :)

Week 9 Run 3 - out of breath

Is anyone doing Braunstone Parkrun tomorrow? It's their 2nd birthday!

Into the Dark

Week Two- done and done!

W6R2 complete

W6R2 - Farewell intervals

Celebrated too early methinks!!

Did It !!

Laura abandoned me.........but I had the best run ever! :)

Its Raining !!!

9 days to 5K

How can I order a t-shirt

Whoop whoop

Speed and BLISTERS advice

anyone else having problems with Endomondo?

W8R2: 23 down, 4 to go!

Review your gear here!

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