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Well that's week 1 complete and with that I've successfully done more phys than last year. My first outing was, as expected, painful but the mental...

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Week 1 done!

Well that's week 1 complete and with that I've successfully done more phys than ...

robw44

•11 years ago

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Blah run...

So I ran W7R3 and with a brand new pair of running shoes too (I've been running with a horrible pair of old shoes and it was starting to take it's tool on my...

So I ran W7R3 and with a brand new pair of running shoes too (I've been running ...

Bxlkl

•11 years ago

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I DID IT!!! but injured and not due to running.

Well I managed to finish on Saturday but with mixed feelings. Due to the constant coughing since before Christmas I think I might have cracked a rib, believe...

Well I managed to finish on Saturday but with mixed feelings. Due to the constan...

Hidden

•11 years ago

Well I've done it. In the dark. My village ain't quite ready to see me wobbling in the daylight. It felt good. I still feel great. My jogging was very...

Week 1, Run 1

Well I've done it. In the dark. My village ain't quite ready to see me wobblin...

BaconButtyBetty

•11 years ago

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Passed half-way

Completed W5R2 tonight which was the 14th of the 27 runs, so I reckon I've passed the half-way marker ??. Only problem is that the second half looks tougher !...

Completed W5R2 tonight which was the 14th of the 27 runs, so I reckon I've passe...

Wybrook

Graduate•11 years ago

Yes, drum roll please... With two runs to go until graduation I managed 5k in 30 mins. Can't believe it. I'd like to thank my coach, my manager..... No ;)....

What the...? 5k, 30minutes......never!

Yes, drum roll please... With two runs to go until graduation I managed 5k in 30...

Tish1970

Graduate•11 years ago

So I had a discussion with mrqwest in another post and quite a few things came up which I thought would be helpful for other runners on here. It's basically...

Some training advice for taking things forward and training for a 10k using a mix of different runs

So I had a discussion with mrqwest in another post and quite a few things came u...

mark909

Graduate•11 years ago

Oh dear I've been terribly lazy over Christmas. I haven't been for a run for at least 3 weeks - I'm not going to work it out properly, it would just horrify...

Sorry Laura it's time to part ways!

Oh dear I've been terribly lazy over Christmas. I haven't been for a run for at ...

ange123

Graduate•11 years ago

Having not run since Boxing Day due to a sore throat, family commitments etc. In my head my New Year fitness regime started this morning however when I woke...

I've only gone and entered my first 10k race

Having not run since Boxing Day due to a sore throat, family commitments etc. I...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

I was meant to do a Week 1 run before going straight onto Week 2, since I've just had to start again. I got outside and found I only had weeks 2, 3 and 4 on my...

I unintentionally Week 2'd

I was meant to do a Week 1 run before going straight onto Week 2, since I've jus...

turkfox

•11 years ago

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Not a good start

Can anyone recommend a podcast that'll allow me to listen to the music and actually hear the instructions at the same time. My first two runs have been a...

Can anyone recommend a podcast that'll allow me to listen to the music and actua...

theredkite

•11 years ago

Well I did my second run today??.......but It actually went easy than I expected?? and yes i've just found the smiley buttons. As i've said I use a...

Second run

Well I did my second run today??.......but It actually went easy than I expected...

123456789

Graduate•11 years ago

My question says it all really. 8 weeks post sprain (hurt it on week 6 run 3) my ankle still isnt ok. Im too nervous to run on it. Its been xrayed etc and they...

8 weeks post ankle sprain - buying an exercise bike - is there a podcast or guide available to using one like the c25k plan?

My question says it all really. 8 weeks post sprain (hurt it on week 6 run 3) my...

mrschampers

•11 years ago

Sunday morning always seems slower than the other runs, which normally take place after a long day at work! And today I tripped over an uneven paving stone...

B210k W2R3: the saga continues with a (slight) fall from grace

Sunday morning always seems slower than the other runs, which normally take plac...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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Afternoon all, wk4 run two done and dusted this morning !!!

How dooooo all, well after waking up at 10 instead of 8 this morning, wasn't the best of starts, prob due to last nights very naughty Indian curry and bottle...

How dooooo all, well after waking up at 10 instead of 8 this morning, wasn't the...

Jimbob74

Graduate•11 years ago

Yay! Week 7 done. I ran with Laura's podcast for runs 1 and 2 but I decided to try my own music for run 3. The time certainly seemed to go a lot quicker....

Week 7 completed

Yay! Week 7 done. I ran with Laura's podcast for runs 1 and 2 but I decided to t...

Fenwith

•11 years ago

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Signed up for my First 5k charity run.

I graduated a month a go and have been averaging 2 runs a week with 9 days off over the Christmas period. I didn't intentionally take that time off but I did...

I graduated a month a go and have been averaging 2 runs a week with 9 days off o...

Secretrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

I need help, I brought garmin10 and I'm having problems uploading my runs can someone please tell me how to do it. Getting frustrated now. Thanks

Garmin10

I need help, I brought garmin10 and I'm having problems uploading my runs can so...

Indi57

Graduate•11 years ago

Happy New Year everyone - hope you have all had a good festive season :-) I havent blogged for ages - combination of chest infection over much of December and...

New Year New Start New Goal

Happy New Year everyone - hope you have all had a good festive season :-) I have...

virtualrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

I didn't run yesterday as I was going out in the evening and didn't want to fall asleep in my pudding. However, we ended up not eating anything last night, so...

Another good run - unexpectedly so, after last night's indulgences!

I didn't run yesterday as I was going out in the evening and didn't want to fall...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

Following my two week penance given by my doc and having taken all my meds for my asthma, I finally got back to running last week. As the cold air is still a...

I've served my time, now I'm back on the streets....well treadmill ;)

Following my two week penance given by my doc and having taken all my meds for m...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

Ran with my wife (Matil) and we are both delighted to have completed. Legs were a bit stiff at the start but got better towards the end. Thanks for all...

Wk1 R1 Completed

Ran with my wife (Matil) and we are both delighted to have completed. Legs were...

magnum

•11 years ago

After thinking for some time that I need to complete R1, I finally did it! I ran with my husband (his first run too) he goes under the name of Magnum. If...

Hoorah! Wk1 R1 Completed!

After thinking for some time that I need to complete R1, I finally did it! I ra...

matil

•11 years ago

Still sticking to my 3 runs of at least 5K per week! Today the friendship of other runners again shone through. I run with a pair of showerproof long trousers...

Lost Keys recovered by a fellow friendly runner.

Still sticking to my 3 runs of at least 5K per week! Today the friendship of oth...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Any ideas for a graduate challenge??

I have graduated and done the c25k+ stuff, but I am missing having a goal - thinking maybe of a distance challenge per month - any ideas? anyone fancy joining...

I have graduated and done the c25k+ stuff, but I am missing having a goal - thin...

happyharris

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pain from scar

Just recently I've noticed discomfit and pain coming from the area between my appendix (1998) and caesarean scar (2002). It hurts more when I'm bending over...

Just recently I've noticed discomfit and pain coming from the area between my ap...

auranya

Graduate•11 years ago

I hadn't done a Parkrun since the beginning of November, and what a change all the rain has made, so muddy, although a couple of weeks ago while I was still...

Another Parkrun, mud, mud glorious mud

I hadn't done a Parkrun since the beginning of November, and what a change all t...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago