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Gents, Running shorts or regular old shorts?

I normally run in some lightweight running trousers but have decided to inflict my legs upon the locals. I only have regular shorts and they don't have a...

I normally run in some lightweight running trousers but have decided to inflict ...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well that week flew by.

I can't believe that it was a week ago today that we were all desperately trying to reach the 20,000K target! It was a day to remember wasn't it? :) I did my...

I can't believe that it was a week ago today that we were all desperately trying...

TJFlute

•11 years ago

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WEEK 5 R1 tomorrow!

Hi folks, Just wanted to say I'm pretty wary of another new week, cos Week 5 is supposed to be a bit of a pig right? Anyway, I'm always like this on a new...

Hi folks, Just wanted to say I'm pretty wary of another new week, cos Week 5 ...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has anyone had a worse run than this sorry tale?

I have had an injury on a run previously but this run is by far the worst running experience I have had outwith injury. Let the verbose explanation commence....

I have had an injury on a run previously but this run is by far the worst runnin...

CouchtoKiltLegs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Erm, I might have signed up for the Great Manchester Run 2014

I just happened to catch the coverage on tv this morning and was checking out the website. Before I knew it I had registered and paid for a place next year!! I...

I just happened to catch the coverage on tv this morning and was checking out th...

SuzukiLisa

Graduate•11 years ago

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Race for Life Glasgow 26/5/13

Just gone and done it this morning, started at 0930. I jogged it in 32 mins, best time so far for my 5k. Very pleased with myself. Last year it was in 34...

Just gone and done it this morning, started at 0930. I jogged it in 32 mins, bes...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first uphill!

I set out cautiously today because after last Friday's injury I wasn't sure whether my legs were up to it. But my muscles survived another 35 minute run. :)...

I set out cautiously today because after last Friday's injury I wasn't sure whet...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

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My first failure

I could tell setting out this morning it was going to be a tough run. Some days are just like thus, I think. Day before yesterday I had a brilliant run and...

I could tell setting out this morning it was going to be a tough run. Some days ...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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BUPA Westminster Mile

Did it! It was a beautiful morning for it and running down the Mall and finishing outside Buckingham Palace was a great experience. Managed to get a faster (by...

Did it! It was a beautiful morning for it and running down the Mall and finishin...

rosn123

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4- Run 3 - Complete! Yay!

It was a beautiful morning for a run, well a walk run walk run walk run walk run walk :) . I went along the beach again as the tide was out, I even vaulted a...

It was a beautiful morning for a run, well a walk run walk run walk run walk run...

jellyhawk

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R3 - apparently fat lads can run!!

It's official because Laura told me so - "I am officially a runner"... which sounds blooming marvelous. But what this really means is that this fat lad is...

It's official because Laura told me so - "I am officially a runner"... which sou...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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swimming with kinesiology tape?

I'm all strapped up until tomorrow (physio orders) but can go swimming or cycling - zero impact required. Got cabin fever, so wanted to take kids swimming...

I'm all strapped up until tomorrow (physio orders) but can go swimming or cyclin...

Janeymiddlewife

•11 years ago

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Parkrun three

Am little disappointed with my time for this one even though I had been drinking the night before! My time was one minute slower than last week 48mins 23 secs...

Am little disappointed with my time for this one even though I had been drinking...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can poor hydration contribute to calf pain?

Today I went out for W4R1 (again) full of optimism and not having had the usual 'battle with the bed' episode. Not a cloud in the lovely blue sky, gentle cool...

Today I went out for W4R1 (again) full of optimism and not having had the usual ...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Think I found my mojo this morning, must have been the badminton last night that helped!!

Beautiful morning up here in Aberdeen today, bright and sunny hardly a cloud in the sky, definately a morning for a run. Up through my usual forest...

Beautiful morning up here in Aberdeen today, bright and sunny hardly a cloud in ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Should I run with a cold?

what is the general rule for running when you have a cold? I'm just transitioning from w1 to w2 so still very much a novice. I don't want to miss a run but...

what is the general rule for running when you have a cold? I'm just transitionin...

fitgal2013

•11 years ago

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android/windows phone help??

I have a Nokia lumia and have a complicated process where I email the podcasts to hotmail and then download them to an app which means when I play them I don't...

I have a Nokia lumia and have a complicated process where I email the podcasts t...

sal1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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..Aaaand I am telling youuuuuuu......

......in the tones of Jennifer Hudson - I'm not leaving this site ever again!! My last blog on here was in early February and I'm ashamed to say that,...

......in the tones of Jennifer Hudson - I'm not leaving this site ever again!! ...

Fraz73

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5R3. 32 minutes without Laura

Felt sick on my 5 min warm up walk this morning and not really slept because of nerves. Wondered if Friday was a fluke. Thought at the time I might have set...

Felt sick on my 5 min warm up walk this morning and not really slept because of ...

Joanne37

Graduate•11 years ago

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Without Laura!

First run today listening to my own music. Am amazed I can now run for over 30 minutes. It has taken me about a year to get to this stage as I started the...

First run today listening to my own music. Am amazed I can now run for over 30 m...

jonew

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Janda's first Parkrun

I finally did it and joined my local Parkrun.what fun. I clocked 24:38 and placed 28/57. The run was a real first for me, getting out there with other people,...

I finally did it and joined my local Parkrun.what fun. I clocked 24:38 and place...

janda

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bought an actual running top today...

Am very excited...will it make me better ;-)

maryannlucy

•11 years ago

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Oops but yay just did my first 10K+ run :-D

I was really tired on Thursday so had a day of rest and due to not sleeping well last night I missed park run this morning. Seems I missed it I decided to go...

I was really tired on Thursday so had a day of rest and due to not sleeping well...

Actuim

Graduate•11 years ago

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Stamina take 1

After doing a few interval training runs and a 30min run all on 1% incline I decided to up my game a bit so today tried the stamina podcast. It was a bit of a...

After doing a few interval training runs and a 30min run all on 1% incline I dec...

Maisiemugwump

Graduate•11 years ago

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oh dear !!

Should have started W4 today but twinge in my knee put me off, so did another W3 run instead. Went fine and knee seems ok so now I am wondering if I am just...

Should have started W4 today but twinge in my knee put me off, so did another W3...

plodalong

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running with weak ankles: any tips?

I completed Week 5 Run 1 yesterday and I'm feeling great. Really like the post-run buzz that I get! I do have one concern and that's my ankles. Now and again,...

I completed Week 5 Run 1 yesterday and I'm feeling great. Really like the post-r...

Flangelina

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well that was fun, been playing badminton tonight, the first time in over 25 years!!

My new gym has loads of classes on offer so what do you do, well you put your name down!! I haven't played badminton in over 25 years, what was i thinking...

My new gym has loads of classes on offer so what do you do, well you put your na...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk4 run3 just keep running....... :-)

It's amazing how the build up makes the time running seem nothing compared with the horror of week 1 :-)

It's amazing how the build up makes the time running seem nothing compared with ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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How do I get my graduate badge ???? Just finished today whoopee!!!!!

Nevergiveup2013

Graduate•11 years ago

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W6R3 Tomorrow....25mins run....really??!

Pretty worried about my next run tomorrow. Last run was two sets of 10mins with 3mins walking inbetween....found it quite hard. I wasn't too out of breath, but...

Pretty worried about my next run tomorrow. Last run was two sets of 10mins with ...

becs8

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for May 2013

Gents, Running shorts or regular old shorts?

Well that week flew by.

WEEK 5 R1 tomorrow!

Has anyone had a worse run than this sorry tale?

Erm, I might have signed up for the Great Manchester Run 2014

Race for Life Glasgow 26/5/13

My first uphill!

My first failure

BUPA Westminster Mile

Week 4- Run 3 - Complete! Yay!

W6R3 - apparently fat lads can run!!

swimming with kinesiology tape?

Parkrun three

Can poor hydration contribute to calf pain?

Think I found my mojo this morning, must have been the badminton last night that helped!!

Should I run with a cold?

android/windows phone help??

..Aaaand I am telling youuuuuuu......

W5R3. 32 minutes without Laura

Without Laura!

Janda's first Parkrun

Bought an actual running top today...

Oops but yay just did my first 10K+ run :-D

Stamina take 1

oh dear !!

Running with weak ankles: any tips?

Well that was fun, been playing badminton tonight, the first time in over 25 years!!

Wk4 run3 just keep running....... :-)

How do I get my graduate badge ???? Just finished today whoopee!!!!!

W6R3 Tomorrow....25mins run....really??!

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