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So that's what Blur were singing about!

Park-run! Or is it Park Life? Is it even Blur or have I just shown myself up totally? That was fun! Maybe not for every Saturday as at the start I was...

Park-run! Or is it Park Life? Is it even Blur or have I just shown myself up tot...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back to running today after 2 weeks coughing .... hope to lose the gremlins!

Well, after getting a sore throat and cough, I am finally starting to feel better. The cough is pretty much gone now, and after running around with my...

Well, after getting a sore throat and cough, I am finally starting to feel bette...

arablue

•12 years ago

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First ParkRun done!

Just back from Black Park and my first ParkRun. Considering this is a park I use regularly to walk my dogs (though not at 9am on a Saturday :-)) I had no idea...

Just back from Black Park and my first ParkRun. Considering this is a park I use...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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I really need to vent!!!

So a week ago today I completed W4R3. I was really on a high and felt great apart from my left Achilles was a bit sore. Since then I have not been able to run....

So a week ago today I completed W4R3. I was really on a high and felt great apar...

becksbinks

•12 years ago

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Week 6 run 3

Would it be ok to start week 6 with run 3? I ask this because I have not done a long run outside yet as my routine is usually run 1 of the week saturday...

Would it be ok to start week 6 with run 3? I ask this because I have not done a...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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W3R2 - gave up, couldn't breathe!

I set off with determination ... on the treadmill. I was ready to blast W3R2 into submission, following my epic achievement on Tuesday with R1. I do...

I set off with determination ... on the treadmill. I was ready to blast W3R2 in...

mummyluvsyoo

•12 years ago

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Roads or boggy fields?

I live in a very rural, very hilly area. I am on week 2 and so far I have run on a very quiet back road taking my dog with me. I only have the one road from...

I live in a very rural, very hilly area. I am on week 2 and so far I have run o...

GoldenOldy

•12 years ago

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I asked two questions yesterday - one am i doing enough to gain muscle and is 4.2mph too slow?

The response I received was inot really an answer was it? Just an online advert. I would appreciate it if someone could give me a proper answer to both the...

The response I received was inot really an answer was it? Just an online advert...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Running with a cold?

I had a nasty chesty cough and cold for 3 days now.it's on it's way out now and i've kept busy because i can't do feeling sorry for myself.. Desperately want...

I had a nasty chesty cough and cold for 3 days now.it's on it's way out now and...

7ermintrude

Graduate•12 years ago

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Correct shoes so very important.

I have had to reduce the distance that I was running by quite a margin because of knee pain. I have postponed runs, used loads of ice with my legs raised and...

I have had to reduce the distance that I was running by quite a margin because o...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

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5K+ Podcasts List of run times

Hi does anyone know if there is a list of run times for the 5K+ podcasts like the C5K podcasts that you can have a look at to see whats involved. Thankyou

Hi does anyone know if there is a list of run times for the 5K+ podcasts like th...

pinkus

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week one is done!

Today ends my first week of C25K. I am so glad that I started this program. I put it off for a long time. I was afraid of getting hurt. I was afraid of...

Today ends my first week of C25K. I am so glad that I started this program. I ...

Kimberami

•12 years ago

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Travelling while doing C25K: almost at the finish line!

W8R1: On holiday in Costa Rica with my family. Running on the roads here is way too dangerous .. potholes and drivers combine for an experience I don't really...

W8R1: On holiday in Costa Rica with my family. Running on the roads here is way...

genevan

Graduate•12 years ago

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I'm doing all this extra exercise and don't believe I'm eating differently, So why am I not loosing weight?

Having made it to Week 7, I am clearly getting fitter, but I had expected to loose a little weight along the way too moving from no exercise to 3 x 30 mins per...

Having made it to Week 7, I am clearly getting fitter, but I had expected to loo...

Treborstone

Graduate•12 years ago

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Is 4.2mph too slow?

I did my week 5 run 3 on the treadmill on wednesday and find it comfortable to run at 4.2mph but am concerned this may be too slow and not considered a running...

I did my week 5 run 3 on the treadmill on wednesday and find it comfortable to r...

Hidden

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Long Time Lurker, First Time Blogger....

First of all thanks for all the great blogs! They have been a great source of support and encouragement even though I've only lurked until now. Today I...

First of all thanks for all the great blogs! They have been a great source of su...

Treborstone

Graduate•12 years ago

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Am I doing enough to gain muscle?

For the past few weeks my weight has gone up and down by the same 2 to 2.5lbs. This week I lost 2lbs and am back to having lost just over 28.5lbs but cannot...

For the past few weeks my weight has gone up and down by the same 2 to 2.5lbs. T...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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A Revelation (W1 R1)

This is my first blog post. Someone mentioned C25K to me weeks ago, and having enthusiastically ventured into the deep dark depths of my wardrobe to locate my...

This is my first blog post. Someone mentioned C25K to me weeks ago, and having e...

pineapple81

•12 years ago

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A monster!

I've been recovering from this for the last two days, and brooding. I did all the right things. I ate lightly. I was hydrated. I gave myself permission to...

I've been recovering from this for the last two days, and brooding. I did all t...

Anniemurph

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 run 1

That was really hard, but i pushed through and did it. Half way i began to think I'd bitten off more than i could chew as i took a different route and threw...

That was really hard, but i pushed through and did it. Half way i began to thin...

jasehuss

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Hello runners!

Hello one and all, I have returned from the icy grip of Scotland. My house has never seemed so warm! I didn't run while we were away but did plenty of...

Hello one and all, I have returned from the icy grip of Scotland. My house h...

Samla

•12 years ago

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I will do this......

So after 2 weeks of no running, I ventured back onto the treadmill yesterday. Managed 10 minutes with ease, but did not want to push to much as recovering from...

So after 2 weeks of no running, I ventured back onto the treadmill yesterday. Ma...

caro8642

•12 years ago

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First ParkRun tomorrow...

any tips or sage words? Looking at the stats I'll be somewhere in the last 20 (of over 300) but I've got my C25K t-shirt ready, and as its the short sleeve...

any tips or sage words? Looking at the stats I'll be somewhere in the last 2...

carolinew

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am not a number.......

But I may be a barcode, it appears I shall be doing my first parkrun tomorrow morning. Unless I get the collywobbles and bottle out of running in front of...

But I may be a barcode, it appears I shall be doing my first parkrun tomorrow mo...

Beads

Graduate•12 years ago

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Acupuncture seems to have helped loads, hip is much better.

Had a session of acupuncture on Tuesday for sciatica, this seemed to help then she phoned me and said she had a cancelation this morning, did I want the...

Had a session of acupuncture on Tuesday for sciatica, this seemed to help then s...

Oldgirl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Superhero to Zero……but I have a new toy!

All during the 9 week programme I didn’t get any injuries or joint pains other than some piriformis which luckily didn’t stop me running. I didn’t get any...

All during the 9 week programme I didn’t get any injuries or joint pains other t...

SBG356

Graduate•12 years ago

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Oxford Park Run: Saturday November 10th at 09:00

Rollertoaster and I will be there. As new graduates, it will be our very first park runs. Any other Oxonians around? Feel like joining us?

Rollertoaster and I will be there. As new graduates, it will be our very first ...

IronMatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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So about those park runs...

Last night, a fortnight after graduation, I completed my first actual 5 km run. Since my current running speed is about 8.7 km per hour, I only cover about...

Last night, a fortnight after graduation, I completed my first actual 5 km run. ...

IronMatt

Graduate•12 years ago

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Shall I repeat week 2?

I completed week 1 last week without too much trouble, but then I caught the dreaded man flu! I had 4 days off running while trying to get better and went out...

I completed week 1 last week without too much trouble, but then I caught the dre...

Purplefran

•12 years ago

1 Reply

W11R2 and the new badge!

A big slow down on my W11R2 as I plodded through the 30 minutes with a slow-for-me time about a minute twenty plus off my best 5k. It was the hardest work I...

A big slow down on my W11R2 as I plodded through the 30 minutes with a slow-for-...

janda

Graduate•12 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2012

So that's what Blur were singing about!

Back to running today after 2 weeks coughing .... hope to lose the gremlins!

First ParkRun done!

I really need to vent!!!

Week 6 run 3

W3R2 - gave up, couldn't breathe!

Roads or boggy fields?

I asked two questions yesterday - one am i doing enough to gain muscle and is 4.2mph too slow?

Running with a cold?

Correct shoes so very important.

5K+ Podcasts List of run times

Week one is done!

Travelling while doing C25K: almost at the finish line!

I'm doing all this extra exercise and don't believe I'm eating differently, So why am I not loosing weight?

Is 4.2mph too slow?

Long Time Lurker, First Time Blogger....

Am I doing enough to gain muscle?

A Revelation (W1 R1)

A monster!

Week 2 run 1

Hello runners!

I will do this......

First ParkRun tomorrow...

I am not a number.......

Acupuncture seems to have helped loads, hip is much better.

Superhero to Zero……but I have a new toy!

Oxford Park Run: Saturday November 10th at 09:00

So about those park runs...

Shall I repeat week 2?

W11R2 and the new badge!

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