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What a difference a rest and a slow start makes!

This week I have been onto week 8 of the programme and I was feeling quite nervous about it for a couple of reasons. Firstly week 7 was a lot harder than I...

This week I have been onto week 8 of the programme and I was feeling quite nervo...

Magnetix101

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can't believe it's only been 3 weeks

3 weeks ago I huffed my way through the first minute run. Today I did w4r1 and ran for longer than I walked. That's truly amazing! At 49 I really thought I was...

3 weeks ago I huffed my way through the first minute run. Today I did w4r1 and r...

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pouring rain, mud up to my armpits and chuck in some thunder and lightning. Parkrun number 3!

What a struggle it was, I couldn't see through my specs, can't see without them. Took em off and did my best. Must buy running cap! Also my jacket was cold...

What a struggle it was, I couldn't see through my specs, can't see without them....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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BACK WITH A LESS THAN SATISFACTORY BANG!

Hello Dear Fellow Runners It's been 8 days since my super duper 27'30 5K which rendered my legs utterly useless. So I've rested from running in the hope that...

Hello Dear Fellow Runners It's been 8 days since my super duper 27'30 5K which ...

danzargo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back to it!!

I am starting week7 run 2tomorrow. I've had a week off *smacks hand* (naughty girl) I'm a little nervous as I felt I could seriously throw up last week (tmi, I...

I am starting week7 run 2tomorrow. I've had a week off *smacks hand* (naughty gi...

Emsymum

•11 years ago

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first park run complete:)

I am more than pleased with my first park run and finished with a time of 29.31.I Loved the experience and really helps to push you along having volunteers...

I am more than pleased with my first park run and finished with a time of 29.31....

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 Done!

I can't believe that I'm heading into week 6! I never thought that 20 minutes could last so long. :)

I can't believe that I'm heading into week 6! I never thought that 20 minutes co...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Week 4 complete today - but I did try to shirk today's run.

Difficult week personally for me this week, so I'm glad I got through it. Woke up this morning with really achy heavy thighs and nearly didn't go for run 3....

Difficult week personally for me this week, so I'm glad I got through it. Woke u...

Lwwitch

Graduate•11 years ago

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Woo hoo! Recovered my mojo!

Got up early this morning and went out first light into the mist and sharp air to finish off week 6. I was so achy and apprehensive that I was sure I couldn't...

Got up early this morning and went out first light into the mist and sharp air t...

runsandknits

Graduate•11 years ago

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I am Hardcore - running in thunder and lightening

Haven't blogged all week as telephone line down. But fixed now so back online. Today was the day for the first time I arranged to run with a friend. Thunder...

Haven't blogged all week as telephone line down. But fixed now so back online. ...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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Just completed my first run! Whoo hoo!

Not as knackering to the knees as I expected tbh. In fact they feel fine. I was certainly out of puff by the end, but all in all I am decidedly chuffed.

Not as knackering to the knees as I expected tbh. In fact they feel fine. I was...

Eebahgum

Graduate•11 years ago

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Parkrun 5km - 23:01 - 25 seconds off last week's PB!!!

Hi all!!! Wohoo! I would have put an extra exclamation point if I had run a second faster but I think I will have to make do with 23:01! Parkrun had a PB...

Hi all!!! Wohoo! I would have put an extra exclamation point if I had run a sec...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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One day after the 7th month anniversary......

I was wondering whether to do a Park Run today and speed up my 5K or try another 10K...Yesterday was my 7th month anniversary of 'running'! I got my Sports...

I was wondering whether to do a Park Run today and speed up my 5K or try another...

Mini13

Graduate•11 years ago

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Runner's Video Blog

No idea who this guy is but thought it might be worth a post, especially if you are on the way to graduation....

No idea who this guy is but thought it might be worth a post, especially if you ...

runningnotwalking

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run if week nine ... My best run yet?

Just came in from my very first ever 30 minute run and am fair chuffed that I did it. I am also surprised at just how well it went. I actually felt pretty good...

Just came in from my very first ever 30 minute run and am fair chuffed that I di...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•11 years ago

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A good end to a long week and a memory!

Some of you if you have seen Facebook may know that I managed a run that may not have happened yesterday. It was almost one of those ones that doesn't happen...

Some of you if you have seen Facebook may know that I managed a run that may not...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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first park run this morning

i'm ready to set off to do my first park run this morning and feeling a little nervous :{ i,m just hoping i can get around the course and dont take a wrong...

i'm ready to set off to do my first park run this morning and feeling a little n...

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can I download the C25ķ podcasts to my Samsung Galaxy phone?

Hi, week 1 completed...ready for week 2. I have been using an app that I downloaded. However, I have been reading about the NHS podcasts that are available....

Hi, week 1 completed...ready for week 2. I have been using an app that I downloa...

jaychid

•11 years ago

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Anyone suggest a remedy for grotty feet?

As much as I love running, it really is playing havoc with my feet. Despite gait analysis and properly fitting shoes, I have developed calloused skin in...

As much as I love running, it really is playing havoc with my feet. Despite gait...

Saruma

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 1 run 2.....much better than the first :-)

Hi everyone, I posted on Tuesday about my utter disappointed with my first run - I only managed up to the fourth 1 minute run! Well I am now feeling much more...

Hi everyone, I posted on Tuesday about my utter disappointed with my first run -...

aliciarun77

•11 years ago

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well the run was slow but distance ok

Really getting myself ready for a 10k race soon, but today was struggling with sciatic pain at the beginning of my run for the first 15 mins which slowed me...

Really getting myself ready for a 10k race soon, but today was struggling with s...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago

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One sweaty happy dance later...

...and I have completed week 5! One scary 20 min run done! It really wasn't easy, but I managed it. Not quite sure how, but I did. I guess a mix of sheer...

...and I have completed week 5! One scary 20 min run done! It really wasn't eas...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 5 done........did I really run for 20 mins?! Me?! Non stop?!! Believe it!!!!! ((((Celebration jig!!!)))) :-)

As you can tell I am over the moon that I have completed week 5 and actually managed the 20 minute run. I was really worried that I wouldn't be able to keep it...

As you can tell I am over the moon that I have completed week 5 and actually man...

MelB82

Graduate•11 years ago

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Can anyone recommend a pedometer?

I'd like to know how far I'm walking and/or running and with all the choice of pedometers I'm not sure where to start. I don't have a smart phone or...

I'd like to know how far I'm walking and/or running and with all the choice of p...

KateK

Graduate•11 years ago

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Attempt number two! I'm a noob again.

Hi all. I'm on my second attempt at C25K and It's great to be back. I thought I'd just share my experience as it might give a bit of encouragement to anyone...

Hi all. I'm on my second attempt at C25K and It's great to be back. I thought ...

Horrorhiker

Graduate•11 years ago

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Top tips on giving up alcohol please??

I have decided to stop drinking in preparation for my HM in October. I drink ALOT and I am really aware that it hinders me considerably. The worst was when I...

I have decided to stop drinking in preparation for my HM in October. I drink ALO...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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missed my run of day 2 week 8 and went for a lovely day at Regents park zoo?Walked for miles.Did day 2 today and it went ok .

Could have managed 30mins,so just wondering as Im not quite on my schedule, if I should move on to week 9 on Sunday.Anybody have thoughts on that?

Could have managed 30mins,so just wondering as Im not quite on my schedule, if I...

A1nsworth

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week (Weak?!) 4

So W4R1 today...done. I haven't found the previous weeks too difficult but the 5 minute runs, although not painful have just indicated to me that now I need to...

So W4R1 today...done. I haven't found the previous weeks too difficult but the 5...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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Head torch

Does anyone run with a head torch? Is it a pain or do you find it useful? Thanks in advance

Does anyone run with a head torch? Is it a pain or do you find it useful? Thanks...

Harri81

•11 years ago

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Steven Spielberg would have been so proud of me last night!!

I want you to picture the scene A man arrives home from work after a long and very exhausting drive, knowing he has promised himself a run that night, he...

I want you to picture the scene A man arrives home from work after a long and v...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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All posts for September 2013

What a difference a rest and a slow start makes!

Can't believe it's only been 3 weeks

Pouring rain, mud up to my armpits and chuck in some thunder and lightning. Parkrun number 3!

BACK WITH A LESS THAN SATISFACTORY BANG!

Back to it!!

first park run complete:)

Week 5 Done!

Week 4 complete today - but I did try to shirk today's run.

Woo hoo! Recovered my mojo!

I am Hardcore - running in thunder and lightening

Just completed my first run! Whoo hoo!

Parkrun 5km - 23:01 - 25 seconds off last week's PB!!!

One day after the 7th month anniversary......

Runner's Video Blog

First run if week nine ... My best run yet?

A good end to a long week and a memory!

first park run this morning

Can I download the C25ķ podcasts to my Samsung Galaxy phone?

Anyone suggest a remedy for grotty feet?

Week 1 run 2.....much better than the first :-)

well the run was slow but distance ok

One sweaty happy dance later...

Week 5 done........did I really run for 20 mins?! Me?! Non stop?!! Believe it!!!!! ((((Celebration jig!!!)))) :-)

Can anyone recommend a pedometer?

Attempt number two! I'm a noob again.

Top tips on giving up alcohol please??

missed my run of day 2 week 8 and went for a lovely day at Regents park zoo?Walked for miles.Did day 2 today and it went ok .

Week (Weak?!) 4

Head torch

Steven Spielberg would have been so proud of me last night!!

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