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What do you wear when you run in the rain?

Here in the Netherlands the summer this year is rather changeable - so far I've been lucky not to have to run in more than very light rain once. I would like...

Here in the Netherlands the summer this year is rather changeable - so far I've ...

jillie100

•11 years ago

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Wk 8 and malt loaf!

It really does make a difference what I wear, I can't stand being hot! I had a vest on and my usual Nike capris 'dri fit' which are my best buy ever, and a...

It really does make a difference what I wear, I can't stand being hot! I had a v...

runningwild

Graduate•11 years ago

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Silver lining

Started back on Wednesday after 3 weeks off while my arm recovered from a fall. Very nervous as terrified about falling. I guess confidence will increase...

Started back on Wednesday after 3 weeks off while my arm recovered from a fall. ...

petal51

Graduate•11 years ago

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Twisted ankle - when to start running again?

So, I was apprehensive about starting Week 5 today, but also looking forward to just getting on and trying it, but then managed to fall out of the front door...

So, I was apprehensive about starting Week 5 today, but also looking forward to ...

sofaqueen

Graduate•11 years ago

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First ever run complete!

I've just completed the first run of week one! I'm so glad that I got to the end of the podcast, at one point I didn't think I'd make it. However I stuck at it...

I've just completed the first run of week one! I'm so glad that I got to the end...

rachel95

•11 years ago

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DID IT!!!!!

That's it! I've just completed W9R3 ( I haven't even changed out of my sweaties yet, I was too keen to see it in writing :-) I am a graduate. Hurray!...

That's it! I've just completed W9R3 ( I haven't even changed out of my sweaties ...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just One Week To Go!

We've just completed W8R3! I had to have a three week layoff having had to have a "procedure". That was after having completed W8R1. I have to say I only just...

We've just completed W8R3! I had to have a three week layoff having had to have ...

oldfogeyrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 3 - A distraction

I have to admit i've been going through the mill over the past few days, worries getting to much to handle, worrying about everything left, right and centre,...

I have to admit i've been going through the mill over the past few days, worries...

RedditchMark

•11 years ago

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Help - lost my mojo.

About a week ago (maybe just over) I did my first run of week 9, but i haven't run since. Work has been busy and I just can't motivate myself to go at all - i...

About a week ago (maybe just over) I did my first run of week 9, but i haven't r...

Aimeek

•11 years ago

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W3R1 - feels like I am back in week 1 lol

I did manage to complete my first run of the 3rd week but my legs feel like they did in week1. My 'brisk' walks (or just normal walks in my case) have gone...

I did manage to complete my first run of the 3rd week but my legs feel like they...

anand12

•11 years ago

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Two new routes - need two new legs

I get bored easily and so whilst doing my B210K training (week 5 run 2) I have been trying some new routes. I had a reasonable idea of where I was going and...

I get bored easily and so whilst doing my B210K training (week 5 run 2) I have b...

alcopop

Graduate•11 years ago

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Started a blog about weight loss and why

Hiya! I started the C25K a couple of days ago- I'm trying to lose weight for my sister's wedding but I'm also raising money for charity while I'm at it. The...

Hiya! I started the C25K a couple of days ago- I'm trying to lose weight for my...

Xirokia

•11 years ago

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Woohoo! I did it! Week 9, run 3 in the pouring rain!

Wow! Am so happy! Can't believe I've actually gone and done it! I was lieing in bed at 5.30 and listening to the rain pouring down thinking, really? I'm gonna...

Wow! Am so happy! Can't believe I've actually gone and done it! I was lieing in ...

Crismatlotta

Graduate•11 years ago

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I'm shocked at the distance my running shoes have covered, do you keep track of your mileage?

I bought a lovely pair of ASICS when I was on week 4 of C25K and ran in nothing else until last year when I bought a second pair of the same. Now I always...

I bought a lovely pair of ASICS when I was on week 4 of C25K and ran in nothing ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 complete - Laura says I'm a runner!

Well the end of week 6 has come and I was worried about this run but tried not to think about it. The first 10 minutes were very tough and I could have easily...

Well the end of week 6 has come and I was worried about this run but tried not t...

Stubbyp

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hamstrings excersises?

Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of some hamstrings excersises? I'm on week 9 (hurrah) and am having some discomfort in my pelvis/ball and socket...

Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of some hamstrings excersises? I'm on w...

Tootsvanoots

Graduate•11 years ago

1 Reply

Third time is a charm, right?

Just over a year ago I first attempted the couch to 5k plan, not making it past week 3. Struck by shin splints and bad knees I just couldn't do it. Fast...

Just over a year ago I first attempted the couch to 5k plan, not making it past ...

hadahumphrey

•11 years ago

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Braving the elements ... and then injured toe in bath!!!!

I dodged dozens of snails! I put my ear phones back in so many times, due to them being blown out by the wind! I got wet in drizzle. But I followed Laura...

I dodged dozens of snails! I put my ear phones back in so many times, due to th...

unfitmum

•11 years ago

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My own music at last

Week 7 Run 1 today - hit the park again instead of the treadmill as it is still closed whilst they put in the new machines. At the moment I'm thinking I'll be...

Week 7 Run 1 today - hit the park again instead of the treadmill as it is still ...

englishteacher87

Graduate•11 years ago

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Favourite running song?

Hi Everybody! I wanted to ask you; what is your favourite motivational running song? The song that gets you through the last little bit when your legs have...

Hi Everybody! I wanted to ask you; what is your favourite motivational runnin...

Jany

•11 years ago

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Starting C25k

I'm starting the C25k programme tomorrow morning. I don't know what to expect as I haven't been physically active since school. Hopefully I will finish the...

I'm starting the C25k programme tomorrow morning. I don't know what to expect as...

rachel95

•11 years ago

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5km around Helsinki harbour - much better than East London!

Hi all! I've been in Helsinki for work this week and have not been able to run so far because it has been raining heavily each evening, however today has...

Hi all! I've been in Helsinki for work this week and have not been able to ru...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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A run of firsts.

We really neaded a run this afternoon. Yesterday we flew to Edinburgh and back for my hubbies aunts funeral then today it was my beautiful young friends...

We really neaded a run this afternoon. Yesterday we flew to Edinburgh and back f...

Plinth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running in the rain - YUK

So far only managed one run this week. This meant that I have had 4 days rest, far too long. But pressure of work, time and rotten weather have conspired...

So far only managed one run this week. This meant that I have had 4 days rest, ...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ankle pain that subsides quickly

I've just started - I'm not terribly unfit - I get several workouts in a week regularly, but running/jogging has always been a challenge for me. In any case,...

I've just started - I'm not terribly unfit - I get several workouts in a week re...

ThisisNext

•11 years ago

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What's everyone's favourite bits of kit when running?

As a lover of kit I'm interested to hear what items you all have that you love. Did you buy yourselves new kit for C25K? My faves are: I never thought it...

As a lover of kit I'm interested to hear what items you all have that you love. ...

LillyBeth

•11 years ago

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4 week break and really struggling!

My last run until last Saturday was 11th May, I had a bad cold that week so didn't do the usual every other day runs. I then went on a 2 week holiday to...

My last run until last Saturday was 11th May, I had a bad cold that week so didn...

Tigger_212

•11 years ago

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Week 9, Run 1, note to self : gps in the country !! it doesn't always work.

Finally got out for my first run of the week, so my plans of doing my graduation run as a park run on Saturday are now scuppered, thanks to a lovely 12 hour...

Finally got out for my first run of the week, so my plans of doing my graduation...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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NO LAURA, NO MUSIC, NO WATCH...JUST RUNNING

I have not been out for 10 days or so, and I vowed that I would today, and I did. I climbed aboard the car, drove to my local river and ran towards the dam....

I have not been out for 10 days or so, and I vowed that I would today, and I did...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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When it's good, it's so so good!

Today was one of those great runs when I just lost myself in it. W5 R2, I started really slowly, keeping a good pace for the first 8 min run and when it...

Today was one of those great runs when I just lost myself in it. W5 R2, I start...

Former-PE-Skiver

•11 years ago

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All posts for June 2013

What do you wear when you run in the rain?

Wk 8 and malt loaf!

Silver lining

Twisted ankle - when to start running again?

First ever run complete!

DID IT!!!!!

Just One Week To Go!

Week 4 Run 3 - A distraction

Help - lost my mojo.

W3R1 - feels like I am back in week 1 lol

Two new routes - need two new legs

Started a blog about weight loss and why

Woohoo! I did it! Week 9, run 3 in the pouring rain!

I'm shocked at the distance my running shoes have covered, do you keep track of your mileage?

Week 6 run 3 complete - Laura says I'm a runner!

Hamstrings excersises?

Third time is a charm, right?

Braving the elements ... and then injured toe in bath!!!!

My own music at last

Favourite running song?

Starting C25k

5km around Helsinki harbour - much better than East London!

A run of firsts.

Running in the rain - YUK

Ankle pain that subsides quickly

What's everyone's favourite bits of kit when running?

4 week break and really struggling!

Week 9, Run 1, note to self : gps in the country !! it doesn't always work.

NO LAURA, NO MUSIC, NO WATCH...JUST RUNNING

When it's good, it's so so good!

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