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Any tips for restarting after holiday please?

Hi All, I have just completed W5 run1 and all going good so far and thoroughly enjoying the C25K trip. I am due to go on holidays at about W8. I can't say I...

Hi All, I have just completed W5 run1 and all going good so far and thoroughly ...

flossjoss

Graduate•11 years ago

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Big fat Fail!

Last week I decided to run late in the evenings because of the heat and that really seemed to work. This week I've been quite busy and have only managed...

Last week I decided to run late in the evenings because of the heat and that rea...

vikicats

Graduate•11 years ago

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New sneakers but only been out running once....

So, I got myself all kitted out with some new trainers in Spain, some lovely Mizuna waves but have only used them once! On the plus side I hadn't run for 20...

So, I got myself all kitted out with some new trainers in Spain, some lovely Miz...

Crismatlotta

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it!!! Week 9 run 3 done!

Graduation run done! Can't believe I have completed the programme! Just wondered what everyones favourite post graduation running podcasts were? I know there...

Graduation run done! Can't believe I have completed the programme! Just wondered...

sal1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5/R3 WE DID IT!!!!!

We went out even earlier today and had some cloud cover which helped. Also I ditched the cap - wet my hair with cold water and put on a sweatband and I felt...

We went out even earlier today and had some cloud cover which helped. Also I dit...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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Hello sunshine

Just want to share my joy of running at 0730 this morning in Corfu . It was brilliant as not too hot then. Passed a total of 8 runners so was pleased It was...

Just want to share my joy of running at 0730 this morning in Corfu . It was bril...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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I am a runner! And it's official - because Laura told me I am!

And it made me smile all day long! Had to go out very early this morning before driving down to Chepstow for another funeral. It was lovely to meet up with my...

And it made me smile all day long! Had to go out very early this morning before ...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Dogs and hot concrete /asphalt roads please be aware

If like me you enjoy running with your favourite four legged friend ,I would like to share this info . Dogs paws are not equipped for coping with hot roads or...

If like me you enjoy running with your favourite four legged friend ,I would lik...

Marlyclay

•11 years ago

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Advice needed

Advice please. I'm on week3 enjoying it but I CAN'T complete all reps. My body stops. I know I'm tired I try to keep going but I'm struggle. I'm frustrated...

Advice please. I'm on week3 enjoying it but I CAN'T complete all reps. My body s...

Blueybull

Graduate•11 years ago

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JuicyJu's Top tips .....

Hello fellow runners.... First tip= heatwave: I got up yesturday at 5.15 ( yes 5.15 AM) and did a 10k...it was just amazing. Today I decided to do the...

Hello fellow runners.... First tip= heatwave: I got up yesturday at 5.15 ( yes ...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Problems logging on to site using I pad!!!

I can log in from my I phone but for some inexplicable reason can't with the I pad. We've tried yahoo bing and google but no luck. Any suggestions would be...

I can log in from my I phone but for some inexplicable reason can't with the I p...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k to half-marathon

Hi, guys! I now run 5k on daily basis and feel that it is not enough for me, so I started to run 10k every other day. I have been doing it for about a month....

Hi, guys! I now run 5k on daily basis and feel that it is not enough for me, so ...

MintMadness

Graduate•11 years ago

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Almost Reached the Big One!

W5R2 done this morning, before it got too hot. Very pleased. Also, didn't need to battle the mental demons much at all which was a pleasant change. I had to...

W5R2 done this morning, before it got too hot. Very pleased. Also, didn't need ...

Scipio

Graduate•11 years ago

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WEEK 9 RUN THREE!!!!!!

Oooh hello everyone. This new site is strange... Just an update in that I will attempt my final run of the programme tomorrow morning! It has been a brilliant...

Oooh hello everyone. This new site is strange... Just an update in that I will a...

sal1984

Graduate•11 years ago

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W5 R3 completed Yay woohoo Yay woohoo Yay wow!

wow who would have thought? I had the sun cream, the hat, the water, the bus fare, came back filthy all the dust has settled lovely on the sweaty sun cream...

wow who would have thought? I had the sun cream, the hat, the water, the bus far...

tor41

Graduate•11 years ago

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7k! (Bridge to 10k, end of week 2)

I ran 7k - go me. Had to repeat week 2 of the Bridge to 10k as I rested for the best part of a week. I wouldn't say that running in posh trainers is easier...

I ran 7k - go me. Had to repeat week 2 of the Bridge to 10k as I rested for the...

lola465

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Blerch

Saw this cartoon, and thought it summed up exactly how I feel when running (apart from the ultra marathon bit). I am running from the blerch, not through the...

Saw this cartoon, and thought it summed up exactly how I feel when running (apar...

Kimmiijay

Graduate•11 years ago

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Phew it was hot out there!

This is my second attempt at sending this. Went to preview my post and it said I needed to log in. Thing is I was logged in. Profile picture was displayed but...

This is my second attempt at sending this. Went to preview my post and it said I...

nomorejellybelly

Graduate•11 years ago

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What is beyond 5K?

So I graduated last week, even ran 2 30-minutes after that. I started using RunKeeper app which is amazing. I also ordered a Garmin Forerunner 10, hoping to...

So I graduated last week, even ran 2 30-minutes after that. I started using RunK...

RoadRunner7

Graduate•11 years ago

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Rubbish Run

This morning I got up at 6am. Tired. Wasn't in the mood for a run but half the battle is getting out of the front door and just bloody doing it! I set off and...

This morning I got up at 6am. Tired. Wasn't in the mood for a run but half the b...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Unsuccessful run

I went out for my run tonight full of hope and excitement and energy. I have been running around the field with short grass next to my house recently as its...

I went out for my run tonight full of hope and excitement and energy. I have bee...

bikergirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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What on earth has happened to my favorite site!?!

Been away for just over a week and couldn't even get into this site for 2 days!! Have had to reinstate terrible Google Chrome which slows machines down badly...

Been away for just over a week and couldn't even get into this site for 2 days!!...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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New Site

Can't get used to this new site. Don't think I like it.

Maturelady

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50ers - what's your activity like now?

For all those who did 5x50, I just wondered how people were getting on now and whether they were still exercising more than before. I have had weeks where I've...

For all those who did 5x50, I just wondered how people were getting on now and w...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

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3 to 1 In the sun

Well I haven't been here much recently. I have kept up the running but just thought that putting up "Another run Done" was hardly worth it!! As the title...

Well I haven't been here much recently. I have kept up the running but just tho...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

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Starting week 8.....terrible run. Anyone else feeling knackered!

Terrible run today. I should have started week 8 yesterday but to be honest I just couldn't cope with the heat and unfortunately couldn't run in the evening...

Terrible run today. I should have started week 8 yesterday but to be honest I ...

Marlyclay

•11 years ago

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W5/R2 completed!!!

Wow didn't think I could run for 8 minutes without stopping but did it. Wasn't begging for Laura to tell me run was finished. We started at 7.15 and the sun...

Wow didn't think I could run for 8 minutes without stopping but did it. Wasn't b...

Mazzero

Graduate•11 years ago

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10k run for me ?

well i bought some decent running shoes the other day, whilst in the shop and talking to the salesman all about my running and that i planned to do a 10k next...

well i bought some decent running shoes the other day, whilst in the shop and ta...

chuck71

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1 - Easier than W5R3

First tried W5R3 in some beautiful countryside near where we were away camping in East Sussex. Although it was warm, a gentle breeze and stunning views meant...

First tried W5R3 in some beautiful countryside near where we were away camping i...

big-momma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Groin Strain!!!!!!

Last Thursday week I came back from my usual 30 min morning run with a bit of an ache. By lunch time I was in agony and couldn't walk by the following day! I...

Last Thursday week I came back from my usual 30 min morning run with a bit of an...

runningmam

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2013

Any tips for restarting after holiday please?

Big fat Fail!

New sneakers but only been out running once....

I did it!!! Week 9 run 3 done!

W5/R3 WE DID IT!!!!!

Hello sunshine

I am a runner! And it's official - because Laura told me I am!

Dogs and hot concrete /asphalt roads please be aware

Advice needed

JuicyJu's Top tips .....

Problems logging on to site using I pad!!!

10k to half-marathon

Almost Reached the Big One!

WEEK 9 RUN THREE!!!!!!

W5 R3 completed Yay woohoo Yay woohoo Yay wow!

7k! (Bridge to 10k, end of week 2)

The Blerch

Phew it was hot out there!

What is beyond 5K?

Rubbish Run

Unsuccessful run

What on earth has happened to my favorite site!?!

New Site

5x50ers - what's your activity like now?

3 to 1 In the sun

Starting week 8.....terrible run. Anyone else feeling knackered!

W5/R2 completed!!!

10k run for me ?

Week 6 Run 1 - Easier than W5R3

Groin Strain!!!!!!

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