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I'm not finding the runs too taxing on my heart & lungs but my legs are getting sore. I do some stretching after each run. I stretch 4 muscles. Quads and...

What to do with sore legs

I'm not finding the runs too taxing on my heart & lungs but my legs are getting ...

goal196cou

•12 years ago

Ran Week 5 run 1 yesterday and found it OK, until I realised my entire route is on a slight downhill slope. Last week, I attempted a change of route....

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It's all downhill from here...

Ran Week 5 run 1 yesterday and found it OK, until I realised my entire route is ...

Caroliney

•12 years ago

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Come Fly With Me

A beautiful afternoon at lunchtime yesterday so headed out from work to do my Week 5 Run 2. Got a bit scared when Laura told me it was two times eight minutes....

A beautiful afternoon at lunchtime yesterday so headed out from work to do my We...

mabbers

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

Help - I'm in need of a motivational boost

So last week I struggled with achey shins and calfs, but struggle on I did. Then on Sunday I went for my 1st afternoon run, and it was super, no aches. I felt...

So last week I struggled with achey shins and calfs, but struggle on I did. Then...

AnnaDJ

Graduate•12 years ago

Had already completed session 1 and then went off to Spain for 6 days. My first run in Spain did not go well - extremely hilly and my podcast went awry! But...

Week4

Had already completed session 1 and then went off to Spain for 6 days. My first...

montreal67

•12 years ago

Day 1 , where do I start ?

where do I start ?

Hidden

•12 years ago

Well today I ran 4.97k, but it was so hard. I walked just a few paces several times, but I'm not counting them because it was a miracle that I went out at all....

Wow, such hard work, it just doesn't get any easier.

Well today I ran 4.97k, but it was so hard. I walked just a few paces several ti...

stayinbed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Parkrun Results 13/10/12

Results for Ashton Court parkrun, event number 74, 13/10/2012. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Results for Ashton Court parkrun, event number 74, 13/10/2012. ----------...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

Walk and the gym excercise bike for me today. A 5 and a 15. Road works will provide a good reason to get off the bus even earlier this week. I have to go...

5x50 Day 37

Walk and the gym excercise bike for me today. A 5 and a 15. Road works will p...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

Well still on my return to getting back to 5k. So maybe not recommended but last sunday did wk1 and wk2 runs together back to back, followed by wk2/wk3 on...

C25k on fast track!

Well still on my return to getting back to 5k. So maybe not recommended but last...

H123

Graduate•12 years ago

this morning i done week 4 run 1 and although i done it it was a struggle from the first 3 min run .i think a snail could of overtaken me lol but i kept...

week 4 run 1

this morning i done week 4 run 1 and although i done it it was a struggle from t...

scoof

•12 years ago

I was doing really well on W7R1, cue back pain and two weeks forced rest. I attempted to run as far as I could tonight and barely made 10 mins before I was...

2 weeks rest and totally deflated!

I was doing really well on W7R1, cue back pain and two weeks forced rest. I att...

SKessex78

•12 years ago

I have a very welcome week's holiday this week, so I didn't have to get up in the dark or go out when the streets were busy today. I forced myself to leave the...

Week 5 Run 2 -check! A day's grace before you-know-what!

I have a very welcome week's holiday this week, so I didn't have to get up in th...

Tiddlywink

Graduate•12 years ago

Yesterday there was a running event where I live - the Richmond Castle 10k. It's very challenging with 3 serious hills to negotiate! Went down to see them do...

Not for the faint-hearted!

Yesterday there was a running event where I live - the Richmond Castle 10k. It's...

Soozz

Graduate•12 years ago

I've got a Nike climaproof black jacket, which is perfect in terms of heat control and is very breathable. But the hi-viz cycle jacket I've been using gets...

Please can anyone recommend a hi-viz BREATHABLE shower proof jacket?

I've got a Nike climaproof black jacket, which is perfect in terms of heat contr...

mo-mentum

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week3, r1 - so much shorter!

Hi All - well did the first run for Week 3 this morning and was slightly apprehensive about the step-up to 3 minute runs. But all was fine and I didn't find...

Hi All - well did the first run for Week 3 this morning and was slightly apprehe...

CatLoverSue

Graduate•12 years ago

Was a bit worried about progressing on to W4 having read comments from others and also listening to Laura's intro about stepping it up a bit . . . Was also...

Wk4R1 yay!

Was a bit worried about progressing on to W4 having read comments from others an...

Fittervic

Graduate•12 years ago

I want to do a hill training session once a week but find hills are still hard work & the one I am using I walk down then run back up it again. my question is...

hill training

I want to do a hill training session once a week but find hills are still hard w...

shelleymcb

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oh by the way... I ran 5K yesterday!

My husband and I entered ourselves into the Perkins Great Eastern 5K Fun Run. We did this to help raise money for Sands (Stilbirth and neonatl death charity)....

My husband and I entered ourselves into the Perkins Great Eastern 5K Fun Run. We...

becksbinks

•12 years ago

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W8R0 - The best laid schemes o' mice an' men

"Gang aft agley" or "all go to mouse sh*t where running's concerned" (apologies to Mr Burns). A week last Sunday I was doing so well on the last run of week...

"Gang aft agley" or "all go to mouse sh*t where running's concerned" (apologies ...

Chewy

•12 years ago

W7R2 I usually go out early morning under the cover of darkness, however due to work commitments I had to set off later. It was warmer than I thought, and...

W7 R2

W7R2 I usually go out early morning under the cover of darkness, however due ...

Slater

Graduate•12 years ago

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Does body shape affect running enjoyment

My friend and I went on Week 5 run 3 yesterday and compared our experiences. She is tall willowy figure (gorgeous) I am ....... not. She struggles to put on...

My friend and I went on Week 5 run 3 yesterday and compared our experiences. Sh...

Annanotherthing

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Any recommendations for a water/mobile phone running pack PLEASE??

If anyone knows of a good, cheapish pack that can hold a small water bottle and smartphone while running PLEASE do let me know. The longer runs are coming up...

If anyone knows of a good, cheapish pack that can hold a small water bottle and ...

psarapsych

Graduate•12 years ago

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What to wear in the cold ?

I recently graduated the 5 k program and following the honeymoon need to get back into my three times a week. Problem is its suddenly turned very cold. What...

I recently graduated the 5 k program and following the honeymoon need to get bac...

Hayley81

Graduate•12 years ago

Well, I tried to run again last week and my knee swelled up again almost immediately so I'm having to give up again. I feel so disappointed and frustrated and...

Week One Run Two - and I'm giving up :(

Well, I tried to run again last week and my knee swelled up again almost immedia...

sercreative

•12 years ago

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5k in 30 mins and 15 seconds

It's took me a long time to reach the point in which i can manage 5k in 30 mins (well almost). I was a slow coach runner, i think i even graduated at something...

It's took me a long time to reach the point in which i can manage 5k in 30 mins ...

Gazter

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk6r3 / Wk7 - though the stutter (I hope) - helped by Tic Tacs!!!!

After a disappointing "stutter" on Saturday where i annoyingly allowed the Gremlins to talk me into twice walking for a few paces, I have just completed my...

After a disappointing "stutter" on Saturday where i annoyingly allowed the Greml...

Spud

Graduate•12 years ago