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I would have taken my hat off to all brave enough to run Saturday's Parkrun - - - - - but it was too darn cold!

I wasn't running but was doing a duty at my local Parkrun. To say it was cold would be a gross understatement. I had on two jackets, 2 hats, 2 pairs of socks,...

I wasn't running but was doing a duty at my local Parkrun. To say it was cold wo...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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SHOES FOR SNOWY WEATHER

ive been out regularly this past week in the Snow where I live( EAst Yorks) and I have found that wearing a good pair of trail shoes definately gives you a...

ive been out regularly this past week in the Snow where I live( EAst Yorks) and ...

givman

•11 years ago

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W3R3

Well onto week four next, this last run was hard but strangely tingly all over high hoooo silver yabba dabba do.......nice. I'm doing more stretching as I...

Well onto week four next, this last run was hard but strangely tingly all over h...

123456789

Graduate•11 years ago

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is it safe to run in the snow?

Serene

•11 years ago

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Loving these easy pace runs...

A quick blog to say what a joy these easy runs are, I changed my training regime a couple of weeks ago and already my leg niggle is subsiding, I'm also hoping...

A quick blog to say what a joy these easy runs are, I changed my training regime...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Just mapped out my long run for this week...

...and I'm not looking forward to it... In exactly the same way I didn't look forward to running 15 minutes with no breaks, or thirty minutes, or making...

...and I'm not looking forward to it... In exactly the same way I didn't loo...

HectorsHouse

Graduate•11 years ago

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Jogger blogger returns

Just when I was beginning to think my running career had stalled due to poor weather I read a few posts and felt inspired. Did week 4 run 1 out in the real...

Just when I was beginning to think my running career had stalled due to poor wea...

Norni

Graduate•11 years ago

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X trainer wk4 r2

Went better with daughters trainers although there too big. Still got burning pain but bearable. Don't know what it will be like when I run for longer. Might...

Went better with daughters trainers although there too big. Still got burning pa...

Flart

•11 years ago

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Week 3 R1done

Did week 2 run 1 this morning. Wasn't sure how the step up to 3 min segments would go. First one was long, but second one was fine, as if I had settled into...

Did week 2 run 1 this morning. Wasn't sure how the step up to 3 min segments ...

Lifebeginsat40

•11 years ago

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WK2 done yippee!!!! after stroke in Sep 2012

So, I promised I would keep you lovely people updated on my progress after starting the programme for a second time after a stroke in September last year. If...

So, I promised I would keep you lovely people updated on my progress after start...

daisylou

•11 years ago

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W1R3 - somewhere I never thought I would be.

Hi all, Having read lots of entries on this site I thought I would add my own experiences - sorry for the length of it but I am soo excited I just wanted...

Hi all, Having read lots of entries on this site I thought I would add my ow...

ForrestGrump

•11 years ago

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Two down, ten to go and the snow got in the way

Well that's week 2 of my HM plan completed although due to the weather it hasn't all gone to plan! W2R1 - plan says 4 miles in approx 50 mins. This is the...

Well that's week 2 of my HM plan completed although due to the weather it hasn't...

AliB1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is there anywhere you can get Yaxtraks on the high street?

Otherwise I am looking at a whole week with no running <cries> If I order through ebay they will arrive just in time for my operation next week, and by the...

Otherwise I am looking at a whole week with no running <cries> If I order throug...

Cazvs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Knee help please

On Monday I hurt my knee. Didn't pull or twist it, it just became stiff and uncomfortable. When I woke up Tuesday morning it was very painful so I went to the...

On Monday I hurt my knee. Didn't pull or twist it, it just became stiff and unco...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R1....Done :)

Hi all, did first run of week two and actually found those additional 30 seconds of jogging to have an impact and found it more difficult than the 60 seconds...

Hi all, did first run of week two and actually found those additional 30 seconds...

Finally

•11 years ago

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Bridge-to-10K: Week 3 Run 3

Time to cue up some Bon Jovi... because we are halfway there! Thanks to jetlag, I was up well before the crack of dawn this morning. The Japanese village...

Time to cue up some Bon Jovi... because we are halfway there! Thanks to jetla...

IronMatt

Graduate•11 years ago

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You and Julie

Truly? Do you want more of you and Julie? It seems this is, hands down, the most popular song in the whole of the Couch-to-5K series....

Truly? Do you want more of you and Julie? It seems this is, ...

IronMatt

Graduate•11 years ago

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Why are some runs easier than others when nothing has changed?

I've done W2 R3 today but really struggled and wanted to stop and walk and yet found W2 R1 quite easy. I thought I would find it easier every time. I am yet to...

I've done W2 R3 today but really struggled and wanted to stop and walk and yet f...

Khrissy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Treadmills - how much to pay for a decent one?

Ok, I'm getting desperate now! 8 days without being able to run and no end in to the bad weather in sight. I've thought of nothing else this weekend but buying...

Ok, I'm getting desperate now! 8 days without being able to run and no end in to...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Snow! And ice!

My next run is W3R1. I had hoped to use the football pitch again today as walking there covers the 5 minute warm up nicely, but decided that there would...

My next run is W3R1. I had hoped to use the football pitch again today as wal...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nice surprise!

I thought I'd test my running shoes to see if I went sliding everywhere and to my complete surprise they didn't budge! Two things crossed my mind:hmm looks...

I thought I'd test my running shoes to see if I went sliding everywhere and to m...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 Run 3 Done!

Never ever thought I'd run! Have always said " I can't run" but I can and I have! Not been easy but I am so looking forward to next run on Monday! Bring it on!...

Never ever thought I'd run! Have always said " I can't run" but I can and I have...

avrili

•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 done against all odds...can I get a whooop whooop!!

Well it wasn't looking good, snow everywhere, snow still falling, leisure centre shut so couldn't even go and go on a running machine, my husband telling me...

Well it wasn't looking good, snow everywhere, snow still falling, leisure centre...

katywoo

Graduate•11 years ago

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running in the snow!!

Just back from a 9 mile run in the snow!! fantastic hard work and cold but enjoyed!! Was ready for a cuppa when I got back!!

Just back from a 9 mile run in the snow!! fantastic hard work and cold but enjo...

givman

•11 years ago

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C25K Week 3 Run 2

Did first run of Week 3 on Monday but for a couple of reasons didnt do second run until 30 mins ago! I did it but found it really hard. Nearly stopped before...

Did first run of Week 3 on Monday but for a couple of reasons didnt do second r...

bexyboo

•11 years ago

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Base Layers?

What should I be looking for in a runner's base layer? I saw some in Morrisons this morning and I'm wondering if they'd be suitable. I've got some runners...

What should I be looking for in a runner's base layer? I saw some in Morrison...

nativestar

Graduate•11 years ago

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7 Days off, and back on track

Well I had to take 7 days off and a course of steroids and antibiotics to clear the chest infection but yesterday went back to the gym. Decided to re-do...

Well I had to take 7 days off and a course of steroids and antibiotics to clear ...

slowtony

•11 years ago

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B210K – W2R2 …. In the snow!

All I can say is “Yaktrax Run” – they rock!!! 8-) 8-) I got some for Christmas and have been dying to use them so this morning was my chance and...

All I can say is “Yaktrax Run” – they rock!!! 8-) 8-) I got some ...

SBG356

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k Training - Update

Since my last post which was Week 1 Run 2 of my training schedule, this morning I completed Week 2 Run 3. Since my last post I have run 3 x 4 mile runs and a...

Since my last post which was Week 1 Run 2 of my training schedule, this morning ...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is it just me or does every one need to blow thee nose a lot when running

linda50

•11 years ago

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All posts for January 2013

I would have taken my hat off to all brave enough to run Saturday's Parkrun - - - - - but it was too darn cold!

SHOES FOR SNOWY WEATHER

W3R3

is it safe to run in the snow?

Loving these easy pace runs...

Just mapped out my long run for this week...

Jogger blogger returns

X trainer wk4 r2

Week 3 R1done

WK2 done yippee!!!! after stroke in Sep 2012

W1R3 - somewhere I never thought I would be.

Two down, ten to go and the snow got in the way

Is there anywhere you can get Yaxtraks on the high street?

Knee help please

W2R1....Done :)

Bridge-to-10K: Week 3 Run 3

You and Julie

Why are some runs easier than others when nothing has changed?

Treadmills - how much to pay for a decent one?

Snow! And ice!

Nice surprise!

Week 1 Run 3 Done!

Week 6 run 2 done against all odds...can I get a whooop whooop!!

running in the snow!!

C25K Week 3 Run 2

Base Layers?

7 Days off, and back on track

B210K – W2R2 …. In the snow!

10k Training - Update

Is it just me or does every one need to blow thee nose a lot when running

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