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Running in London, yuk.

I live close to Kings Cross & Euston station. It's a very built up and busy area. I've noticed that constant traffic, road crossing and groups of hoodies...

I live close to Kings Cross & Euston station. It's a very built up and busy area...

Chelseaposty

•11 years ago

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Primark Pants

Sorry, Life has been hectic, so I am behind reading blogs and questions - seen a couple of references to Primark pants, can someone tell me what they are?...

Sorry, Life has been hectic, so I am behind reading blogs and questions - seen a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 1run 1

Well I started on Monday. I've had the podcast loaded for ages and finally grasped the bull by the horns! I'm still a bit achy today so will make sure I...

Well I started on Monday. I've had the podcast loaded for ages and finally grasp...

Canidoit

Graduate•11 years ago

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The first ten minutes is the worst!

I have had a few days off work this week, so have been using the excuse of the 5 x 50 challenge to get out a bit. On Monday we cycling to the seaside - which...

I have had a few days off work this week, so have been using the excuse of the 5...

Thistime

Graduate•11 years ago

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I think im on target?

Today i did wk 8 r1 an managed to clock 4.89km. It was very hard work towards the end well at 15mins i was all for slowing for a walk, but i started counting...

Today i did wk 8 r1 an managed to clock 4.89km. It was very hard work towards th...

hacw

•11 years ago

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week 4

Tough going, but seem to be getting there slowly

stevethefatjogger

Graduate•11 years ago

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5 x 50 Challenge - Keep Going Team

I have noticed over the last few days it has gone a bit quiet from the 5 x 50 Challenge Team. I have also noticed that yesterday (so far) the amount of km we...

I have noticed over the last few days it has gone a bit quiet from the 5 x 50 Ch...

morningglory

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Did my final run of week 1 this morning, feel rather pleased with myself, Looking forward to week 2. :-)

Did my final run of week 1 this morning, feel rather pleased with myself, Lookin...

Samiah

•11 years ago

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Have I done good ?

Morning bloggers just returned from my run to find I did 4 k in twenty minutes is that any good ? Still plodding on for graduation part two post injury but now...

Morning bloggers just returned from my run to find I did 4 k in twenty minutes i...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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I think I have lost my mojo!

I have been busy with the 5 x 50 and too tired mentally to run since the weekend. I know I have to put in a 5k and it is just a chore now rather than an...

I have been busy with the 5 x 50 and too tired mentally to run since the weekend...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hills?

I live in a seriously hilly area of country lanes and some of the running time lengths are agony! I don't know how well I'm doing because I don't know how much...

I live in a seriously hilly area of country lanes and some of the running time l...

Mitch94

•11 years ago

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How did that runner do that (week 8)

Tonight was run 2 of week 8 and it started out OK and I thought I would try to pick up the pace a bit. I thought I was doing quite well, when another runner...

Tonight was run 2 of week 8 and it started out OK and I thought I would try to p...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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bad mummy ( week 7 run 3)

I feel awful....week 7 run 3 and I have been working at home today psyching myself up for this....My son Leon ( 11) has been doing the last 3 runs with me as...

I feel awful....week 7 run 3 and I have been working at home today psyching myse...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Garmin, but or not to buy?!!

Hi, Now a question...I do not have a Garmin, I calculate my distance with post codes from one place to the other with the Road Map using Bing Maps. (I use the...

Hi, Now a question...I do not have a Garmin, I calculate my distance with post c...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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W9 run 1 complete

Out with our work running club today for the first run of my graduation week. Pleased to say that I finished, but the last 2 minutes was harder than the first...

Out with our work running club today for the first run of my graduation week. P...

Geri18

Graduate•11 years ago

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5.2k in 34 minutes and 15 Seconds, not bad heh?

Yeahh I did it again!! 5.2K in 34 minutes and 16 Seconds. I did not rush until the last 2 minutes, then ran a bit faster. I was a bit tired than day before so...

Yeahh I did it again!! 5.2K in 34 minutes and 16 Seconds. I did not rush until t...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 day 2 or 1 again!

Yay! Just did my second session. Only now it's even better cos my hubbie came too! So I'm going to do four sessions for week 1 to allow him to do all 3! It was...

Yay! Just did my second session. Only now it's even better cos my hubbie came to...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 done - well done me!!

OMG I did it!! Feeling so pleased with myself. Can't believe I completed this run as I struggled with my last three minute run a few days ago. The...

OMG I did it!! Feeling so pleased with myself. Can't believe I completed this ...

Daisy333

Graduate•11 years ago

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OMG went much better than I expected and hoped......

I blogged earlier about getting back, and I have only just gone and done it! Got home, and after the shock of finding my son cooking dinner, got my gear on and...

I blogged earlier about getting back, and I have only just gone and done it! Got...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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Lunchtime Running Club Run

A lovely run at lunchtime with colleagues for quick 5ish K. Six of us today, but we split up based on experience, speed etc. What is even more...

A lovely run at lunchtime with colleagues for quick 5ish K. Six of us today, but...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Opps, am I doing something wrong?

Hello, first time post. Sorry for it being a long one. I happened to come across the c25k plan, didn't read too much up on it, but decided I'd give it a go....

Hello, first time post. Sorry for it being a long one. I happened to come across...

Chelseaposty

•11 years ago

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New kit!

So excited, finally got some proper running kit for myself! Went into sports direct with the intention of buying a jacket and came out with a lot more... I...

So excited, finally got some proper running kit for myself! Went into sports dir...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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So annoyed! Whats wrong with me?

I was really determined to have a lovely run in the sunshine tonight but it just was not to be. I found what I thought would be a nice new route through a park...

I was really determined to have a lovely run in the sunshine tonight but it just...

k6daisy

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rest Days Between Runs?

I'm on Week 4, just completed the first run today. I'm feeling fine following that, do I need to have the rest day or can I just press on and do the second of...

I'm on Week 4, just completed the first run today. I'm feeling fine following t...

rs1978

Graduate•11 years ago

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W3 Completed!

Just finished week 3 and so far still standing! I think it helps that I exercise each morning to give me more strength and flexibility. As with other weeks W4...

Just finished week 3 and so far still standing! I think it helps that I exercise...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Second Post Grad Week

Mid week run second post graduation week and I cracked the 9km barrier, I just could not get to 10k, I'm not feeling 100% at the moment, I was quite Jaundiced...

Mid week run second post graduation week and I cracked the 9km barrier, I just c...

OlsBean

•11 years ago

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Need a push to get me going again.....

Got to Wk 9 last november before injury struck and I had to stop. Now fully recovered and have had a go at getting back into it, but don't know why, but it is...

Got to Wk 9 last november before injury struck and I had to stop. Now fully reco...

caro8642

•11 years ago

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1 year. 100 runs. 5k. 34m 47s. So happy!

I did it! It's one year to the day since I did my very first Week 1 Run 1 and nearly keeled over in the gutter. But today it felt okay - not great, but I...

I did it! It's one year to the day since I did my very first Week 1 Run 1 and n...

Anniemurph

Graduate•11 years ago

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Beachside run take 2

Well after running week 6run 3 I decided that another outdoor run would be in order. Lovely new running jacket had arrived and after finishing work I got...

Well after running week 6run 3 I decided that another outdoor run would be in o...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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IT band problems

I had IT band problems late last year. I saw a physio, rested, stretched and got back into running. I now have orthotics in my shoes, which seemed to correct...

I had IT band problems late last year. I saw a physio, rested, stretched and got...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2013

Running in London, yuk.

Primark Pants

Week 1run 1

The first ten minutes is the worst!

I think im on target?

week 4

5 x 50 Challenge - Keep Going Team

Week 1 done!

Have I done good ?

I think I have lost my mojo!

Hills?

How did that runner do that (week 8)

bad mummy ( week 7 run 3)

Garmin, but or not to buy?!!

W9 run 1 complete

5.2k in 34 minutes and 15 Seconds, not bad heh?

Week 1 day 2 or 1 again!

Week 4 run 1 done - well done me!!

OMG went much better than I expected and hoped......

Lunchtime Running Club Run

Opps, am I doing something wrong?

New kit!

So annoyed! Whats wrong with me?

Rest Days Between Runs?

W3 Completed!

Second Post Grad Week

Need a push to get me going again.....

1 year. 100 runs. 5k. 34m 47s. So happy!

Beachside run take 2

IT band problems

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