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I did it guys.....completed the Bupa Great North 5k and lived to tell the tale!!!

As the title suggests I have completed the 5k run this morning. Omg it was sooooo tough which wasn't helped by the mahoooosive inclines. Despite that I was...

As the title suggests I have completed the 5k run this morning. Omg it was soooo...

MelB82

Graduate•11 years ago

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Forgive me friends..for I have sinned...

After graduating at the parkrun last Saturday, I managed to let life, work, apathy and the weather stop me having a run this week!! I kicked myself this...

After graduating at the parkrun last Saturday, I managed to let life, work, apat...

katee1958

Graduate•11 years ago

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W4R2 - best run yet and no stitch

I was due to do run 2 of week 4 on Thursday but an unscheduled late finish from work meant it was too dark to run round the park, so as soon as I got in last...

I was due to do run 2 of week 4 on Thursday but an unscheduled late finish from ...

sarah-b

Graduate•11 years ago

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I did it!!

Ormeau Park Parkrun this morning, 5k in 30.57. Well pleased with that. That's my graduation run done so it'll be a shiny grey badge for me please!!! Very...

Ormeau Park Parkrun this morning, 5k in 30.57. Well pleased with that. That's my...

Narmour

Graduate•11 years ago

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Gents don't read this. For ladies only!!! Knicker recommendation!!!

Hi everyone, haven't been on here for a while but was inspired by Dan's question from yesterday, hence the title!!! OK blokes, I all know you're reading this,...

Hi everyone, haven't been on here for a while but was inspired by Dan's question...

nomorejellybelly

Graduate•11 years ago

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Almost there just completed week 7.

As a 61year old very overweight woman I thought the whole project was a non starter, however a suggestion from my eldest son, an mp3 player as a birthday...

As a 61year old very overweight woman I thought the whole project was a non sta...

Blenkinsop369

Graduate•11 years ago

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Well I've done run1week 6.that was really tough but I don't think as bad as run 1.I think the killer is stopping to walk and then off again

My legs are sooooo sore.Wonder if a hot bath is the answer.

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun - 5km PB!!! 24:13

Hi all! My aim for today's run was about 26 minutes. I have a 10 mile training run tomorrow and I thought I should reserve some energy for it. I told a few of...

Hi all! My aim for today's run was about 26 minutes. I have a 10 mile training ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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The Weather....

Am I the only one watching the Weather and getting all Cold Turkey for a run ?

TheBoyWhoRun

Graduate•11 years ago

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In the words of dear Tommy Cooper "Just like that"!!!

Set out this morning to do a run which is familiar to me but wanted to change the last 1K so that I can link it up with another route I used to do 2 years ago....

Set out this morning to do a run which is familiar to me but wanted to change th...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run in over two months

I'm just back from a week 1 run, I've not run since the 3rd July due to a painful back and sciatica. I'm starting right back at the beginning so as not to over...

I'm just back from a week 1 run, I've not run since the 3rd July due to a painfu...

BettyJane

Graduate•11 years ago

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Oh, what a beautiful morning!

Slightly achey after a double-whammy (2 hour) fitness session yesterday and a couple of busy days running round at work, I wondered if going out for a run this...

Slightly achey after a double-whammy (2 hour) fitness session yesterday and a co...

Soozz

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 : not quite to plan

Well, attempted the daunting 20 min jog today and things didn't quite go to plan. Got to 10 mins and had to stop for 15secs to gee up the legs and then jogged...

Well, attempted the daunting 20 min jog today and things didn't quite go to plan...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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Thank you Laura! Just finished the last run of week 9 - managed 5k in 29mins, according to 'map my run'.

As a complete fitness-phobe, couch to 5k has been a revelation. I started the programme because I was worried about my blood pressure combined with turning 50....

As a complete fitness-phobe, couch to 5k has been a revelation. I started the pr...

cerebus

•11 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

I just did run 2 after a few days off due to sulking lol. It was great, I didn't have to stop and walk this time and actually did not find it as hard as run 1....

I just did run 2 after a few days off due to sulking lol. It was great, I didn't...

Saraheyoung

•11 years ago

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Just finished week 2 and my knees are so sore.Anyone else suffer like this?Should I keep running through the pain?

laurav2166

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can I get away with my Capri bottoms when I look like this...?!

Following on from my Great North 5K post, I've just taped up my shins. I wanted to wear my Capri bottoms rather than my long length running leggings, but this...

Following on from my Great North 5K post, I've just taped up my shins. I wanted ...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running in the rain isn't so bad at all!

Tonight I bought a new car and then went home and changed into my running gear ( never thought that I would own such stuff) and set off into the rain. I had...

Tonight I bought a new car and then went home and changed into my running gear (...

susan22

Graduate•11 years ago

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Is it Monday yet?

My week's active rest is nearly up and my shins are pain free! Yippee! I have done a lot of walking this week...having no car, a toddler and a dog, there's no...

My week's active rest is nearly up and my shins are pain free! Yippee! I have do...

RokensWife

Graduate•11 years ago

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Such a buzz in the North East....it's the Great North Run Weekend!!!

I'm so excited for this weekend. Although I'm not taking part in the GNR (maybe next year...eek!) I'm doing the Great North 5K in Newcastle tomorrow morning...

I'm so excited for this weekend. Although I'm not taking part in the GNR (maybe ...

Jefna

Graduate•11 years ago

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I don't recognise myself!

It's Friday evening, it's been a long hard week and it's pouring with rain, yet all I want to do is go running - what's happened to me?! I simply don't...

It's Friday evening, it's been a long hard week and it's pouring with rain, yet ...

Maria211081

Graduate•11 years ago

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A new fitness plan combining C25K and Strength and Flex

New on NHS Choices, a 12-week activity plan for beginners, combining running and strength and flexibility workouts. The plan is structured but flexible enough...

New on NHS Choices, a 12-week activity plan for beginners, combining running and...

TheEditor

•11 years ago

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Ladies, don't read this. For guys only!! Shorts Question.

I have in the past praised the effects of my boxer shorts which have lycra squidged into the weave. It holds "The Boys" in place. At least...THEY USED TO! Now...

I have in the past praised the effects of my boxer shorts which have lycra squid...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

20 Replies

When it's not right, it's just not right

Hi all, Feeling a little despondent today. Went for my first run since injury yesterday and ten mins into run my calf tightened and I felt that...

Hi all, Feeling a little despondent today. Went for my first run sinc...

Ryansson

Graduate•11 years ago

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YAY!!!!!!!

Week 9 Run 3 done this morning with a BIG fanfare in my head and an odd reluctance to slow to a walk! I can now don my Graduate t shirt and feel really proud...

Week 9 Run 3 done this morning with a BIG fanfare in my head and an odd reluctan...

MrsMozzer

Graduate•11 years ago

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Never run with your children!

Last night my 12 year old asked if he could come running with me (W3R3). I said 'no darling, its too far and I can't stop and wait for you' He raised an...

Last night my 12 year old asked if he could come running with me (W3R3). I said ...

blue-jeanie

•11 years ago

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Was Hard But Finished Week 4!

I found R3 of W4 the hardest of them all. If I didn't already know I could do it from the previous 2 runs, I might have given up. But I kept telling myself...

I found R3 of W4 the hardest of them all. If I didn't already know I could do it...

RuthP

Graduate•11 years ago

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W2R1 completed!

Well that wasn't bad at all. Hadn't looked forward to it as I found W1R1 hard and wondered if this would be a shock to the system too. It was definitely a bit...

Well that wasn't bad at all. Hadn't looked forward to it as I found W1R1 hard an...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Has anyone started c25k after previously suffering shin splints?

About to start c25k but last year I developed really bad shin splints which landed me in physio for several months and as a knock on the arches in my feet...

About to start c25k but last year I developed really bad shin splints which land...

InChelleville

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Day 1week 6 done,but oh dear that was hard and yet there were only short runs.Found day 3 week five easier.Anybody know why?

Not looking forward to day 2

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

I did it guys.....completed the Bupa Great North 5k and lived to tell the tale!!!

Forgive me friends..for I have sinned...

W4R2 - best run yet and no stitch

I did it!!

Gents don't read this. For ladies only!!! Knicker recommendation!!!

Almost there just completed week 7.

Well I've done run1week 6.that was really tough but I don't think as bad as run 1.I think the killer is stopping to walk and then off again

Parkrun - 5km PB!!! 24:13

The Weather....

In the words of dear Tommy Cooper "Just like that"!!!

First run in over two months

Oh, what a beautiful morning!

Week 5 run 3 : not quite to plan

Thank you Laura! Just finished the last run of week 9 - managed 5k in 29mins, according to 'map my run'.

Week 4 Run 2

Just finished week 2 and my knees are so sore.Anyone else suffer like this?Should I keep running through the pain?

Can I get away with my Capri bottoms when I look like this...?!

Running in the rain isn't so bad at all!

Is it Monday yet?

Such a buzz in the North East....it's the Great North Run Weekend!!!

I don't recognise myself!

A new fitness plan combining C25K and Strength and Flex

Ladies, don't read this. For guys only!! Shorts Question.

When it's not right, it's just not right

YAY!!!!!!!

Never run with your children!

Was Hard But Finished Week 4!

W2R1 completed!

Has anyone started c25k after previously suffering shin splints?

Day 1week 6 done,but oh dear that was hard and yet there were only short runs.Found day 3 week five easier.Anybody know why?

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