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When I phoned home at the end of work today my son suggested we go to the gym. I'm always keen to support him and reckoned I could fit it in with getting some...

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A tail of the unexpected

When I phoned home at the end of work today my son suggested we go to the gym. ...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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5K+ Speed.

Well I have done the speed podcast for my last three runs, and todays was a little better than the last two. I only walked for one of the slower jogs today. I...

Well I have done the speed podcast for my last three runs, and todays was a litt...

caz1_ca

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6, run 1 - that hurt!!

For the first time my body definitely felt the effects of the run. My lower calf muscle on the right side was really stiff afterwards and has been painful...

For the first time my body definitely felt the effects of the run. My lower cal...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

After waking up early following a spree of nightmares culminating in one which could have made a spectacular horror film, I was approaching today with...

The most difficult of runs, the most unexpected source of inspiration...

After waking up early following a spree of nightmares culminating in one which c...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Mojo's coming back ...

just completed W5R3 20 minute run and feeling good ;) ... back on my BP tablets and finding it so much easier again (one of them does have a warning that it...

just completed W5R3 20 minute run and feeling good ;) ... back on my BP tablets ...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Slow and steady just went supersonic....well that's what it felt like!!

I started C25K back in wintery February and the best piece of advice came from Greenlegs....she told me to take it slow and steady. Well that is what I did...

I started C25K back in wintery February and the best piece of advice came from G...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

Hello everybody just popped in to say hello introduce myself and continue my blogs lol. Oh no I hear you cry :)D Well after having an extended break due to a...

Stepping stone oh er

Hello everybody just popped in to say hello introduce myself and continue my blo...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

Have been running every week since finishing C to 5K last year about this time, in the last two weeks I have beaten my PB for 5 and 10 K, I ran 5k in 24.38 and...

5 and 10 k Personnel Best

Have been running every week since finishing C to 5K last year about this time, ...

DaveA

•11 years ago

Just got back from my 20 minute run! So satisfying to be able to yell out, I've just run for 20 minutes! Not that I did, of course..... Anyway, in the...

W5 R3 - Woo hoo!

Just got back from my 20 minute run! So satisfying to be able to yell out, I've...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

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How many ways did I not enjoy this run

I was looking forward to running until I started! Suddenly realised I felt tired (5x50 beginning to bite?) which made me wonder how many other things were...

I was looking forward to running until I started! Suddenly realised I felt tired...

AnnieW55

•11 years ago

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Post C25K run...

I can still run for 30 minutes!!! Horay, it wasn't a fluke. I'm still slow...I covered 3.3km in 30 mins (4km with walking) but I felt like I could have kept...

I can still run for 30 minutes!!! Horay, it wasn't a fluke. I'm still slow...I...

imnorunner

Graduate•11 years ago

Well that's C25K finished again following a horrible injury and my time 27 minutes for 5K good one .... Want to get it down to 25 minutes before looking for...

Just become a double graduate

Well that's C25K finished again following a horrible injury and my time 27 minut...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

Just done W5R2 and it was easier than I expected. I kept up well with the 8 minute runs and even managed to sprint the last minute. I'm beginning to think I...

W5R2 Easier than expected

Just done W5R2 and it was easier than I expected. I kept up well with the 8 minu...

Olivia78

•11 years ago

Just in from the first of this week's runs. Well, I have showered; I wouldn't want to sit here sweaty and smelly :) Boy was this the hardest ever! Don't...

W8R1 Phew that was tough!

Just in from the first of this week's runs. Well, I have showered; I wouldn't wa...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

Well, that was easier than I expected .... I wonder if I'm going too slowly and if I should pick up the pace a little to push myself more? I've been running...

Week 4, run 1.

Well, that was easier than I expected .... I wonder if I'm going too slowly and ...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

Well done me! wonder if I will be saying that this time next week. Week 5 run 3 look!s proper scary. I hope I don't burst.

Wk 4 run 3 done!

Well done me! wonder if I will be saying that this time next week. Week 5 run...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

Today was the first day, and I didn't realise just how heavy I have become over the last 5 years of looking after others rather than myself - so it was go...

First run today.......... Hard work but the podcast kept me positive

Today was the first day, and I didn't realise just how heavy I have become over ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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W5R3 woohoo!

I've taken several days break (from last Sunday to today (friday), so my leg could have time to heal. I did something to it while walking on the day before...

I've taken several days break (from last Sunday to today (friday), so my leg cou...

Mysticalmaid

Graduate•11 years ago

Ok so I was nervous but it wasnt as bad as expected:) Run 1 was ok as I was too distracted making sure I followed Laura's advice and put my heel down first...

W2R1 in the bag!!!

Ok so I was nervous but it wasnt as bad as expected:) Run 1 was ok as I was to...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Did W1R3 today :D

I did run 3 this morning and actually really enjoyed it once I got going. There were some parts of it where I noticed I was running faster and others a little...

I did run 3 this morning and actually really enjoyed it once I got going. There ...

rocketred

•11 years ago

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W3R2 & I can now run for twice the amount that I could do last week

well the surprise from last night is that I actually enjoyed running the 2nd 3 minute section - on a dead straight road on an industrial park. Just me, the...

well the surprise from last night is that I actually enjoyed running the 2nd 3 m...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Knees!

So I went to see the osteopath a few days ago about a shoulder issue that is not running related. I have had sore knees on and off since starting running but...

So I went to see the osteopath a few days ago about a shoulder issue that is not...

ktaylor217

Graduate•11 years ago

Endomondo has been messing me about. It either won't recognise the GPS point or asks me to sign in and then doesn't accept me. So I've downloaded mapmyrun....

Has anyone used mapmyrun after Endomondo?

Endomondo has been messing me about. It either won't recognise the GPS point or...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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Sore back how long to rest? W6 run 1

I strained my back yesterday (poor lifting technique, I should know better), did boot camp (low impact) last night, it's a bit achey and "tight" today, how...

I strained my back yesterday (poor lifting technique, I should know better), did...

Janeymiddlewife

•11 years ago

I've found that the first run is always tough but once it's over the rest follow with not too much of a struggle. My pace is snail like but....I keep going....

How will I run for 20 minutes without having an initial 3 minute run first?

I've found that the first run is always tough but once it's over the rest follow...

lycranotlikely

Graduate•11 years ago

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how to learn 10k

I am graduate since feb this year and running 5 k regularly till now. now I wan to do 10 k any tips or web or something like lurra

I am graduate since feb this year and running 5 k regularly till now. now I wan...

dildar

•11 years ago

did graduation since feb this year and running 5 k almost 5 times a week regularly till now. now I want to learn 10 k any help or web .. thanks

how to learn 10 k

did graduation since feb this year and running 5 k almost 5 times a week regular...

dildar

•11 years ago