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Gregg

Graduate•11 years ago

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Two castles

Tomorrow evening the two castles run ( Warwick to Kenilworth 10k! ) is open for applicants. I may well be a mad woman, but I feel the need to actually set...

Tomorrow evening the two castles run ( Warwick to Kenilworth 10k! ) is open for ...

Tish1970

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 2 - will this work ?

I currently am on my week 2 plan, I just don't know if I'll be able to run 5k in 30 minutes when at week 9, I just need to keep myself motivated and strong....

I currently am on my week 2 plan, I just don't know if I'll be able to run 5k in...

Gregg

Graduate•11 years ago

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Plan B then!

As my quad is still not happy I am going to have a day of Yoga, swimming and a sauna. May try the exercise bike, but definitely no treadmill. Oh well a change...

As my quad is still not happy I am going to have a day of Yoga, swimming and a s...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thank you

Hello everyone. I have been following this site for sometime as I have been completing C25k. This morning I graduated and I just want to say thank you to all...

Hello everyone. I have been following this site for sometime as I have been com...

LinnyLou

•11 years ago

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I dropped me secret sweetie!!

So, went out today after doing a few stretches for me sciatica as directed by our lovely admin guy. I think I 'll have to do them in private next time as the...

So, went out today after doing a few stretches for me sciatica as directed by ou...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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Biggles, the comfy chair!

Those who are my sort of age might remember the Monty Python Spanish Inquisition sketch? Anyway, has anyone else had the experience of coming in from a run,...

Those who are my sort of age might remember the Monty Python Spanish Inquisition...

stega1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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Complete Novice to running

Recently decided that I needed to get fit (if not now when??). I asked my teenage son to help me but he nearly killed me. His version of fitness training is...

Recently decided that I needed to get fit (if not now when??). I asked my teenag...

helenf28

•11 years ago

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Nine days without a run but still some success!

Hi all. After nine days without a run and having had a rubbish day at work and lots of personal issues, i decided it was time. I managed about four miles which...

Hi all. After nine days without a run and having had a rubbish day at work and l...

BigEd

•11 years ago

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I can't believe it's been a month!

Where on Earth has the time gone? I finished week four today, I can't believe it's this far and I'm still going! On my first run of this week I got hit by...

Where on Earth has the time gone? I finished week four today, I can't believe i...

Bilby

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just got my first smart phone. Which running apps does everyone recommend and how is a Garmin different

I'm hoping to graduate next week (second attempt - twisted ankle at w9 r2 last year) and was thinking a getting a garmin as a graduation present but i've just...

I'm hoping to graduate next week (second attempt - twisted ankle at w9 r2 last y...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Confusion with running times/apps

Having completed WK6R1 on Tuesday I turned to thinking seriously about actually running 5k so I started to take noting distance seriously. I'm currenly using...

Having completed WK6R1 on Tuesday I turned to thinking seriously about actually ...

pemb17

•11 years ago

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How to know if I'm running 5k? I'm only on week 3, but when (if!) I get to running for 30 minutes, how will I know how far I am running?

Bittybit

•11 years ago

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First time on a treadmill (for at least 10 years!)

On a course this week, but this morning the tutor wasn't coming until 9am; as I have to brave the M25/A1, I thought I would leave to arrive at the same time as...

On a course this week, but this morning the tutor wasn't coming until 9am; as I ...

Poppy2010

Graduate•11 years ago

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Since when did running become the easy option?!

5x50 Challenge Day 11 Since finding a use for the old rowing machine on Sunday I have done two days of walking 5k (which takes me approx. one...

5x50 Challenge Day 11 Since finding a use for the old rowing mac...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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Confidence and Inspiration needed Run 1 week 4

Hello everyone, I have been lurking around getting boosters from all of you for the past three weeks but feel that I now need your help please! Tonight after...

Hello everyone, I have been lurking around getting boosters from all of you for ...

HappyRunningFi

Graduate•11 years ago

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Favourite running tracks

So reading Fingaloo's post about running to Famous Blue Raincoat made me think about my favourite running tracks now I'm running without Laura. I'm enjoying...

So reading Fingaloo's post about running to Famous Blue Raincoat made me think a...

runner45

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting again after a break, How should i phase myself back in

Hi all I completed c25k Christmas week, and kept running 3 times a week. Then a few weeks ago was having a problem with left shin, had to have some physio and...

Hi all I completed c25k Christmas week, and kept running 3 times a week. Then a...

janmac

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 - tough?

Did w1r3 today - decided to listen to robert ullreys version of the podcast. at one point after a 60 second run he said you shouldnt be breathless - well im...

Did w1r3 today - decided to listen to robert ullreys version of the podcast. at...

mrspatch

Graduate•11 years ago

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First event......any advice great fully received :)

Hi all, I have my first run amongst a group this weekend. It is the St David's day 10k and is apparently very busy. I am fine about the run, intending to...

Hi all, I have my first run amongst a group this weekend. It is the St David...

Jeddahpm

Graduate•11 years ago

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So pleased to be running outside today and a personal best yipeeeeee!!

After a few words of encouragement from my Husband I was persuaded to run outside again today as the temperatures were on their way up :) I decided to do a...

After a few words of encouragement from my Husband I was persuaded to run outsid...

vengadriver

Graduate•11 years ago

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A nice gentle 5k today, with a twist....

Out of my scratcher two minutes before the bells this morning, cutting it fine but I woke out of a dream the like of which were I to elucidate further, would...

Out of my scratcher two minutes before the bells this morning, cutting it fine b...

Fingalo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 - Run 2... Still believing

So completed Run 2 of Week 3 today and it's fair to say my legs were not on my side, breathing is fine but physically it was difficult. I know the progress...

So completed Run 2 of Week 3 today and it's fair to say my legs were not on my s...

Gaz78

•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3...New flat route or old hilly route?

After I completed week5 run 3 last week, I must be honest it did knock my confidence a little. Don't get me wrong, I felt elated to have run the 20 mins non...

After I completed week5 run 3 last week, I must be honest it did knock my confid...

heanorram

Graduate•11 years ago

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Done it...!

Today I completed week 9 run 3. Yippee! Felt a bit of performance anxiety when I started - what if I messed this one up?! Then frozen rain started falling....

Today I completed week 9 run 3. Yippee! Felt a bit of performance anxiety whe...

lucyconnuk

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R3 DONE!

Well, I am flabbergasted with myself! Yesterday I completed the dreaded one :-D I struggled with the second 8 minute run on the previous session so really...

Well, I am flabbergasted with myself! Yesterday I completed the dreaded one :-D ...

rubygloom

Graduate•11 years ago

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5k in 32:21 - new PB!!!

Perfect weather for running - sun shining, but nice and cool Set out just intending to complete 5k and set a reasonable time to work on in the future. Not...

Perfect weather for running - sun shining, but nice and cool Set out just int...

WepreRunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well- that was fun!

Just a quick note today. Today (having started in September) was my first run without Laura cheering me on. I took Swanscot's recommendation and tried out...

Just a quick note today. Today (having started in September) was my first run w...

thinnerandfitter

Graduate•11 years ago

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feeling the run from tuesday ... best limber up for tonights outing!!

so after returning to the program on Tuesday and getting back out there, boy oh boy am I feeling the after affects!! methinks me sciatica is back with a...

so after returning to the program on Tuesday and getting back out there, boy oh ...

AuntieAli

Graduate•11 years ago

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The trouble with procrastinating...

Just about to go out for a timed 5k, aiming for a PB. Whilst waiting for my breakfast to settle, stuck last night's '24 Hours in A&E' on. First patient - a...

Just about to go out for a timed 5k, aiming for a PB. Whilst waiting for my bre...

WepreRunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for February 2013

Graduation badge

Two castles

Week 2 - will this work ?

Plan B then!

Thank you

I dropped me secret sweetie!!

Biggles, the comfy chair!

Complete Novice to running

Nine days without a run but still some success!

I can't believe it's been a month!

Just got my first smart phone. Which running apps does everyone recommend and how is a Garmin different

Confusion with running times/apps

How to know if I'm running 5k? I'm only on week 3, but when (if!) I get to running for 30 minutes, how will I know how far I am running?

First time on a treadmill (for at least 10 years!)

Since when did running become the easy option?!

Confidence and Inspiration needed Run 1 week 4

Favourite running tracks

Starting again after a break, How should i phase myself back in

Week 1 - tough?

First event......any advice great fully received :)

So pleased to be running outside today and a personal best yipeeeeee!!

A nice gentle 5k today, with a twist....

Week 3 - Run 2... Still believing

Week 6 Run 3...New flat route or old hilly route?

Done it...!

W5R3 DONE!

5k in 32:21 - new PB!!!

Well- that was fun!

feeling the run from tuesday ... best limber up for tonights outing!!

The trouble with procrastinating...

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