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Silly me

Ok so I did W3R2 yesterday morning. I made the mistake of taking a different route without thinking about it, so it just so happened that every time Laura told...

Ok so I did W3R2 yesterday morning. I made the mistake of taking a different rou...

ange123

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 1 Run !

Hi, I attempted my first run this morning and only managed 4 reps of the running and fast walking, not sure whether to be delighted with that or defeated! K

Hi, I attempted my first run this morning and only managed 4 reps of the running...

kathleencyork

•12 years ago

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Graduate run completed, but with a very bitter taste :(

I should be leaping around with joy, feeling amazing and having that post run buzz, especially today because I have completed my graduate run - but...... after...

I should be leaping around with joy, feeling amazing and having that post run bu...

Ginthestring

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 7 done (eventually) & first 28 mins complete

It seems like week 7 has taken me ages to complete, what with work commitments & the nights drawing in i've really struggled to get 3 runs done. Anyhow after I...

It seems like week 7 has taken me ages to complete, what with work commitments &...

Jharpin

•12 years ago

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The boring old fat guy came good!

Well, today was the Great Edinburgh Run. First proper event since 1993 and yes, that makes 29 years of a gap. Started to lose a bit of weight back in...

Well, today was the Great Edinburgh Run. First proper event since 1993 and yes,...

Malcy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running on empty

I tend to run either first thing in the morning at weekends or straight after work in the week. This means that, in both instances, I haven't had anything to...

I tend to run either first thing in the morning at weekends or straight after wo...

vikicats

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 5 Complete

:D yay. It was a good feeling. The run was hard, I agree the mental battle was probably worse than the physical one although I was getting pretty tired at...

:D yay. It was a good feeling. The run was hard, I agree the mental battle was p...

musicmad123

•12 years ago

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Running with a hangover

It went better than i expected. Exercise with a hangover is never good, however today wasn't to bad. I've just done week 5 run 1 and have been dreading it for...

It went better than i expected. Exercise with a hangover is never good, however ...

angelinably

Graduate•12 years ago

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Did W1D3 - in daylight hours too :-)

So, just got back from third run of week 1. Managed to run all the way to the main park in the town centre to a bit I've never been to before. And for the...

So, just got back from third run of week 1. Managed to run all the way to the ma...

runningnewbie

•12 years ago

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FINALLY W9R2!!!

I have spent so much time on this site in the last week, enviously clicking on other people's blogs and reading about excitement, disappointment, jubilation...

I have spent so much time on this site in the last week, enviously clicking on o...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Not a cloud in the sky so why hurry something you love doing!!

Some days it just so nice to do things that little bit slower, take stock of your surroundigs and just plain enjoy the feeling of covering the ground without...

Some days it just so nice to do things that little bit slower, take stock of you...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm not enjoying this running lark

Did my first run for over a week (enforced rest due to knee pain) on Wednesday evening and really struggled with the speed podcast, had to walk the slow bits....

Did my first run for over a week (enforced rest due to knee pain) on Wednesday e...

RunnerBean

Graduate•12 years ago

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The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak....

After last weeks high of w5r3, I've been felled with a full on headcold and nagging asthma. Every morning at work I'm wheezing after climbing the stairs and...

After last weeks high of w5r3, I've been felled with a full on headcold and nagg...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•12 years ago

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W7R1 - Naughty but nice....

So after my blip yesterday on W6R3 I was really naughty and ran again today - and nailed the 25 mins!!! Yippee!! I had no intention of running today but when...

So after my blip yesterday on W6R3 I was really naughty and ran again today - an...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished week one - cant believe it

Finished my last run of week one on wednesday. First couple of one minute runs were hard but it got easier. However where I live there a few hills and slight...

Finished my last run of week one on wednesday. First couple of one minute runs w...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 29

Lovely morning but lots of frost on the ground. Went for a rare outdoor cycle this morning, I'm not mad keen on the road traffic still I managed up some pretty...

Lovely morning but lots of frost on the ground. Went for a rare outdoor cycle th...

George42

Graduate•12 years ago

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where can i get womens running tights from in size 24+?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Running with Bruno ......................and a knee support.

I have finally got out for my first post grad run, It's been a week. My knee was feeling much better although not 100%, so I strapped on a knee support. Now I...

I have finally got out for my first post grad run, It's been a week. My knee was...

BettyJane

Graduate•12 years ago

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Two weeks to go till my first 10k race!

After crashing my bike last weekend (and knocking myself out!), Ive had a surprisingly good week running wise. Gave myself an extra day off, as I picked up...

After crashing my bike last weekend (and knocking myself out!), Ive had a surpri...

davehedgehog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk7r1 - fail!

After completing wk6 on Friday without too much trouble I was looking to starting wk7 this morning. Once the fog cleared it was a beautiful crisp clear...

After completing wk6 on Friday without too much trouble I was looking to starti...

179monmou

•12 years ago

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The court is in session!

It is Wednesday morning, very early, say stupido o'clock, aka 5.30am. It is black in our bedroom, it seems no light will come through the curtains ever again,...

It is Wednesday morning, very early, say stupido o'clock, aka 5.30am. It is blac...

CaroleC

Graduate•12 years ago

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W8R3 completed at the first weekend of Twilight 5K Race for Life events

Not long back from running the twilight 5K and guess what? I RAN THE WHOLE DISTANCE, WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO! Sorry, I couldn't contain myself :-D I've just had...

Not long back from running the twilight 5K and guess what? I RAN THE WHOLE DISTA...

vixiej

Graduate•12 years ago

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SATURDAY!

I can't believe that I am writing this...but tonight (Saturday) I've felt the urge, nay an itch, to go running. I would have forsaken my fix of wine to do it....

I can't believe that I am writing this...but tonight (Saturday) I've felt the ur...

Vivwestie

Graduate•12 years ago

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5x50 Day 28

Today's activity was a 11 km walk around the woods above Inverness with hubby and son. I was looking for goecaches and son was recording the track (and taking...

Today's activity was a 11 km walk around the woods above Inverness with hubby an...

swanscot

Graduate•12 years ago

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Please help! What size graduation T-shirt do I go for? And which colour? And black or white logo? Blimey, decisions, decisions, decisions!

I usually wear very baggy loose T-shirts, but having lost some weight I'm wondering whether to go for a women's fitted top. I'm a size 12ish. Can anyone...

I usually wear very baggy loose T-shirts, but having lost some weight I'm wonder...

stridingedge

Graduate•12 years ago

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Finished W7R1. Without Laura; with discomfort

After running W6R3 last Sunday, I decided it would be best for me to chill out this week and rest my body before I started W7. I've been experiencing some...

After running W6R3 last Sunday, I decided it would be best for me to chill out t...

TexasDad

Graduate•12 years ago

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What a funny week!

Getting ready to begin my second 'post-grad' week and having a lot of mixed feelings. My first run after graduating (last Monday) was a disaster! I decided to...

Getting ready to begin my second 'post-grad' week and having a lot of mixed feel...

thepadre

Graduate•12 years ago

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Painful beginnings...

Hello everyone, I'm new and just started this past wednesday. The first run went very well, I was quite surprised. I am really bummed out because I was...

Hello everyone, I'm new and just started this past wednesday. The first run we...

Gizelelezig

Graduate•12 years ago

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My own fault

Did first run of the week in the rain. Got too hot with my weather proof jacket on so I took it off and finished 5k . I then decided as I was already soaked to...

Did first run of the week in the rain. Got too hot with my weather proof jacket ...

Indi57

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduation Badge? What's happened to JR21?

I have sent two messages to JR21 to claim my graduation badge and have had no reply. Have I got the right person and if so do we need to be worried if he...

I have sent two messages to JR21 to claim my graduation badge and have had no re...

FromLogToJog

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2012

Silly me

Week 1 Run !

Graduate run completed, but with a very bitter taste :(

Week 7 done (eventually) & first 28 mins complete

The boring old fat guy came good!

Running on empty

Week 5 Complete

Running with a hangover

Did W1D3 - in daylight hours too :-)

FINALLY W9R2!!!

Not a cloud in the sky so why hurry something you love doing!!

I'm not enjoying this running lark

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak....

W7R1 - Naughty but nice....

Finished week one - cant believe it

5x50 Day 29

where can i get womens running tights from in size 24+?

Running with Bruno ......................and a knee support.

Two weeks to go till my first 10k race!

Wk7r1 - fail!

The court is in session!

W8R3 completed at the first weekend of Twilight 5K Race for Life events

SATURDAY!

5x50 Day 28

Please help! What size graduation T-shirt do I go for? And which colour? And black or white logo? Blimey, decisions, decisions, decisions!

Finished W7R1. Without Laura; with discomfort

What a funny week!

Painful beginnings...

My own fault

Graduation Badge? What's happened to JR21?

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