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Plantitis

Has anyone ever suffered from plantitis? Since running a 5k on Sunday I've had this unbearable pain in my left foot. The pain appears to be around the arch and...

Has anyone ever suffered from plantitis? Since running a 5k on Sunday I've had t...

Charlywood

•12 years ago

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First Parkrun - warm-up query

While I won't have graduated by the end of this week, I will have done W9R1 on Thursday and then on Saturday I'm doing my first Parkrun. What I looking for...

While I won't have graduated by the end of this week, I will have done W9R1 on T...

pinkhat

Graduate•12 years ago

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W2 R2

Yes got back out there after a two week break, and have now done W2 R2 I had thought that I may need to go back to week 1, but decided to give it a go and so...

Yes got back out there after a two week break, and have now done W2 R2 I had tho...

Katz2001

•12 years ago

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Hmmm just mapped out 5km, was a bit further than I expected!

Just out of interest I mapped out 5k today on the canal where I run, well I mapped 2.5km as I then have to run back. Anyway it was a lot further than I...

Just out of interest I mapped out 5k today on the canal where I run, well I mapp...

katywoo

Graduate•12 years ago

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It's Official I am a Runner

Laura said so, so it must be true :-) Completed W6R3 woohoo!! Visiting son and family and new grandson, so totally different route with a Mahussive hill....

Laura said so, so it must be true :-) Completed W6R3 woohoo!! Visiting son a...

Bibs

Graduate•12 years ago

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Wk5R1

Well that's that done then..........it is, well in my case anyway, most definitely more mental than physical. I slowed down my running pace to make sure I...

Well that's that done then..........it is, well in my case anyway, most definite...

123456789

Graduate•12 years ago

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Speed on treadmill?

Staying in a hotel with a gym tonight. So did Week 4 Run 1 on the treadmill. However wasn't sure what speed to put it on to replicate my outside speed for a...

Staying in a hotel with a gym tonight. So did Week 4 Run 1 on the treadmill. ...

Lifebeginsat40

•12 years ago

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Ill in bed...boo hoo.

Just about to start week five and I've caught a horrible cold/sore throat. Very frustrating. Hope I don't lose my fitness while I recover.... Good...

Just about to start week five and I've caught a horrible cold/sore throat. Very ...

Norni

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back running again....but maybe not for long!

Hi all, Went out this evening to do a repeat of week 5 run 1 as I haven't been running for over 2 weeks due to shin splints and a horrible cold. Previously...

Hi all, Went out this evening to do a repeat of week 5 run 1 as I haven't bee...

run_forrest_run

•12 years ago

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W4R1 - Exhausted!

I had been dreading this all day, even as I pulled the car on the drive I was thinking of reasons that I could put it off until tomorrow! Even my hubbie...

I had been dreading this all day, even as I pulled the car on the drive I was th...

Khrissy

Graduate•12 years ago

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Last week Snow now Rain, when will it ever end!!

Had set my mind on doing a long run tonigh as just signed up for my first 10k in March, but now sat looking out the window to gales and lashing rain!!, don't...

Had set my mind on doing a long run tonigh as just signed up for my first 10k in...

hever

Graduate•12 years ago

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B210k run - day 1

Well - Monday morning - chucking rain - decided to start b210k run on my treadmill - after all it cant be that hard can it !!!! I have never known seconds...

Well - Monday morning - chucking rain - decided to start b210k run on my treadmi...

geribeliever

•12 years ago

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Back into training yippee :)

Re-started today after a long time off with a knee problem. Took things very carefully at the gym on the treadmill. I walked for 10mins ran for 5...

Re-started today after a long time off with a knee problem. Took thi...

magster

Graduate•12 years ago

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Doing C25K for the second time

I've been quietly reading what people have to say on here since last Summer so it's about time I came and said thanks for all the support and motivation! I...

I've been quietly reading what people have to say on here since last Summer so i...

lstin1

•12 years ago

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Thank feck those intervals are behind me!

Some of you will be aware that I considered ignoring what Laura wanted me to do in Week 6 as after the 20 minute run in Week 5, I was bursting with confidence...

Some of you will be aware that I considered ignoring what Laura wanted me to do ...

Fingalo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Cold, cough, and hospital visits, now to get back on track.

I got a cold a day or two after my last run. This was followed by a cough that has stayed with me for 3 weeks, but is just about gone. I then had to attend the...

I got a cold a day or two after my last run. This was followed by a cough that h...

wideawake

Graduate•12 years ago

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Yeyyyhhhhhaaaa I AM a runner, even with a bag of peas on my knee!

Hi all! Firstly thanks again for everyones kind words a week ago when I injured my inner knee after week 6 run 2 and feared the worse, anyway I rested it...

Hi all! Firstly thanks again for everyones kind words a week ago when I inju...

katywoo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Where in programme to restart when had a 12 weeks break from any running(after doing whole programme)

Having achieved my goal last year following the programme, I have to confess I relapsed into idleness over the winter and haven't run now for nearly 12 weeks....

Having achieved my goal last year following the programme, I have to confess I r...

motheroffour

Graduate•12 years ago

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Would you like to lose a few extra pounds?

NHS Choices has just launched a new 12-week weight loss plan. Here's the link: http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/weight-loss-guide/Pages/weight-loss-guide.aspx...

NHS Choices has just launched a new 12-week weight loss plan. Here's the link...

TheEditor

•12 years ago

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ELATED AND GUTTED AT SAME TIME?!

Is it possible to feel both? Yes, definitely! I actually had butterflies before I went out this morning, I was so nervous about attempting Week 3! I blogged...

Is it possible to feel both? Yes, definitely! I actually had butterflies before ...

avrili

•12 years ago

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The snail has landed!!!

Since graduating at the beginning of the month I've made sure to do 3 runs each week, 2 x 30 mins and I've tried for a longer one at the weekend. I've managed...

Since graduating at the beginning of the month I've made sure to do 3 runs each ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Out in the ooze!

Went out yesterday after only one run in previous week because of the cold. It was more suitable for aquaplaining (not sure how to spell this). Running was...

Went out yesterday after only one run in previous week because of the cold. It ...

Ifatfirst

Graduate•12 years ago

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Back in the game

Well, my last run was on Boxing Day. I did a very good 10.5k the got savagely struck down with man flu (below the neck) just got rid of that and got an attack...

Well, my last run was on Boxing Day. I did a very good 10.5k the got savagely st...

Jonny1

Graduate•12 years ago

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TO RUN OR NOT TO RUN?!

I am due to do my 1st Week 3 run today, After finishing my last week 2 run on saturday i felt some pain in my left knee, I've rested it since and taken regular...

I am due to do my 1st Week 3 run today, After finishing my last week 2 run on sa...

avrili

•12 years ago

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W3R1!!!! Yeahhhhh

Having completed W3R1 a short while ago I'm feeling at the least our next British promise for the Olympics!!!! What a great feeling. Thank you all for your...

Having completed W3R1 a short while ago I'm feeling at the least our next Britis...

Finally

•12 years ago

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Graduated C25K today! -- slow, so what to do next?

In the 30 minute runs of week 9, completed today, I have progressively increased distance for each of these final 3 runs, but still am a little under 4K for...

In the 30 minute runs of week 9, completed today, I have progressively increased...

Genome911

Graduate•12 years ago

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Web site with Parkrun info

Just found this site http://parkrunfans.blogspot.co.uk/p/course-descriptions.html As well as the regular Parkrun sites on http://www.parkrun.org.uk/ this...

Just found this site http://parkrunfans.blogspot.co.uk/p/course-descriptions....

wilmacgh

Graduate•12 years ago

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The Road to Recovery....

So after not doing much exercise for 3 months after developing plantar faciitis (I know i know you must be sick of hearing about it) I decided enough was...

So after not doing much exercise for 3 months after developing plantar faciitis ...

mark909

Graduate•12 years ago

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Fifty shades of grey....

To those of you who opened this blog out of curiosity expecting some sort of link to a certain ladies literary best seller, I apologise. For the title is...

To those of you who opened this blog out of curiosity expecting some sort of lin...

ForrestGrump

•12 years ago

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Back to running at last!!

After nearly two and a half months with no running because of an ankle injury I did my first run tonight! The ankle held up (have the ice pack on now just on...

After nearly two and a half months with no running because of an ankle injury I ...

Tessietwo

Graduate•12 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2013

Plantitis

First Parkrun - warm-up query

W2 R2

Hmmm just mapped out 5km, was a bit further than I expected!

It's Official I am a Runner

Wk5R1

Speed on treadmill?

Ill in bed...boo hoo.

Back running again....but maybe not for long!

W4R1 - Exhausted!

Last week Snow now Rain, when will it ever end!!

B210k run - day 1

Back into training yippee :)

Doing C25K for the second time

Thank feck those intervals are behind me!

Cold, cough, and hospital visits, now to get back on track.

Yeyyyhhhhhaaaa I AM a runner, even with a bag of peas on my knee!

Where in programme to restart when had a 12 weeks break from any running(after doing whole programme)

Would you like to lose a few extra pounds?

ELATED AND GUTTED AT SAME TIME?!

The snail has landed!!!

Out in the ooze!

Back in the game

TO RUN OR NOT TO RUN?!

W3R1!!!! Yeahhhhh

Graduated C25K today! -- slow, so what to do next?

Web site with Parkrun info

The Road to Recovery....

Fifty shades of grey....

Back to running at last!!

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