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On holiday and too hot to run!

Set off on holiday knowing there was a gym at the hotel and was determined to keep up the runs. Unfortunately the dreadmill did not have instructions in...

Set off on holiday knowing there was a gym at the hotel and was determined to ke...

Beek

Graduate•11 years ago

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Fail :(

This week I'm feeling rotten. Not ill as such, just tired, and miserable. Yesterday should have been Week 8, run 2 for me, but I just couldn't make myself go...

This week I'm feeling rotten. Not ill as such, just tired, and miserable. Yest...

Adzriel

Graduate•11 years ago

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Running with blocked sinuses and lethargy :-(

Run 3 of week 2 tonight, run 1 was hard but good but a heavy cold meant run 2 was hell was dripping and nearly quit but just managed to finish so now dreading...

Run 3 of week 2 tonight, run 1 was hard but good but a heavy cold meant run 2 wa...

roydh

•11 years ago

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Week 7 run 2

So so much better than run one. Remembered to drink before I left and was amazed at the difference ran further than I had done in the previous two 25 minutes...

So so much better than run one. Remembered to drink before I left and was amazed...

Fjk99

Graduate•11 years ago

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Pins and Needles in my feet!!

I was running WIRI last night and towards the end I got pins and needles like sensation in my feets, does anyone know the reason for this?

I was running WIRI last night and towards the end I got pins and needles like s...

Sima_islam

•11 years ago

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11 days in Soller

... And I did keep up with the programme. Some of the runs were fabulous, along the prom at 8am when few folk were about. The last two were a slog, in the...

... And I did keep up with the programme. Some of the runs were fabulous, along ...

lizziebeth57

Graduate•11 years ago

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One, two, three hurp four, five, six gag...

Well, it's back to the beginning for me. I found that trying to exercise early in the morning made my throat feel very dry and tight, although not in a...

Well, it's back to the beginning for me. I found that trying to exercise early ...

Niggit

•11 years ago

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Week 4 (yes, 4), run 1 done!

Well, after all the apprehension I went out there and nailed W4R1 this morning. Admittedly, I nailed it VERY slowly, but I didn't stop, which I'm actually very...

Well, after all the apprehension I went out there and nailed W4R1 this morning. ...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Bloody hell, I ran for 20 minutes!

Well you could just about call it running. Tiny steps. But with 5 mins to go I had somehow relaxed and was able to stretch to longer steps and even add a...

Well you could just about call it running. Tiny steps. But with 5 mins to go I h...

SheRunsSheSmiles

•11 years ago

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Week 9 here I come - with wardrobe malfunction...

A day of firsts: 0. Woke up and emailed parkrun to volunteer on 19th October! (Gulp!) 1. First day of week 9 so first 30 min run ( wayhay!) 2. Risked a...

A day of firsts: 0. Woke up and emailed parkrun to volunteer on 19th October! ...

deb54

Graduate•11 years ago

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YAY!!!Completed my first run yesterday, soo happy! Took all the advise and started of slow which helped alot. W1R2 here I come !!!

Sima_islam

•11 years ago

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First Run!

47 this week,asthmatic and lazy ! Just done my first run and enjoyed it. I had tried running before with running and walking but found always looking at my...

47 this week,asthmatic and lazy ! Just done my first run and enjoyed it. I had t...

hm250966

•11 years ago

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preventing damage to meniscus?

Hi All, I'm one of the folks with sore knees. I saw my GP yesterday and he's fairly sure I've damaged my meniscus - although he's sending me for an x-ray to...

Hi All, I'm one of the folks with sore knees. I saw my GP yesterday and he's fa...

ajwyld

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do people deal with having to cross roads in their route?

Up until now I've done routes that haven't had busy roads to cross in my routes but this week I've changed my route to challenge myself and there's a couple...

Up until now I've done routes that haven't had busy roads to cross in my routes ...

birdistheword

Graduate•11 years ago

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Köln Marathon Relay - 2 weeks 2 days to go....!

Well had two days off as I felt bad yesterday, but tonight was able to put a good solid run in. I had 5mins at 7km/hr walk, followed by 45 mins at 8km/hr run....

Well had two days off as I felt bad yesterday, but tonight was able to put a goo...

shinjin

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 7 R 2

Well got through it but found it really hard, normally I struggle to the half way point and then go ok but grimaced through every minute tonight. Hoping Run 3...

Well got through it but found it really hard, normally I struggle to the half wa...

Clumsy2

Graduate•11 years ago

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5km - 25:40 - Slightly faster than steady pace

Hi all! Feeling good this evening. My HM programme had me run 5km this evening and it was meant to be at a steady pace. Whenever I have run a steady pace...

Hi all! Feeling good this evening. My HM programme had me run 5km this evening ...

Aftabs

Graduate•11 years ago

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Energy!

I've only done the 3 'runs' in week 1, but I'm feeling more energised and the aching legs have stopped already. Hoping it carries on like this. I had become a...

I've only done the 3 'runs' in week 1, but I'm feeling more energised and the ac...

runwiththedog

•11 years ago

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yes!!! back on track thanks to my running buddy and the support from the community here :)xx

I had a super run tonight i'm pleased to say. It was still tough but because i ran with my friend we urged each other on and completed our 5k without stopping...

I had a super run tonight i'm pleased to say. It was still tough but because i r...

chickens01

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 3 done :-)

Swallowed a fly, but I'm beginning to think I can do this.

Fiwini

Graduate•11 years ago

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Wk5R3

I've been struggling to get out after work in the evenings because I live in the middle of nowhere and it's so dark I'm petrified of falling down a rabbit...

I've been struggling to get out after work in the evenings because I live in the...

Harri81

•11 years ago

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W7R2

Second run of the week went very well yesterday but felt rather breathless towards the end even tho I thought I could run for the full 30 minutes Get...

Second run of the week went very well yesterday but felt rather breathless towar...

Kingo

•11 years ago

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First race this Sunday - 10K

Hi all I am running in the Run Preston 10K on Sunday. I have run 10K n my own before in 52:38 but this course is described as "undulating" so I'm a bit...

Hi all I am running in the Run Preston 10K on Sunday. I have run 10K n my own...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•11 years ago

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Run one again

having started the programme in February and then having to give up due to an unrelated injury after week 2, this week has seen me start again. Run one on...

having started the programme in February and then having to give up due to an un...

joblotone

•11 years ago

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Can an X smoker really build up lung capacity to get to 5K

I found this site by accident but am feeling quite inspired and motivated by it. I have been a 40 a day man for best part of 30 years and any attempts to run...

I found this site by accident but am feeling quite inspired and motivated by it....

beanpole

•11 years ago

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Can I honestly do this having never run in my life???? Inspiration needed desperately!

I have never run, not even at school due to an ulcer on my leg which kept me bandaged and in a chair for a couple of years. I am now a healthy 41 year old but...

I have never run, not even at school due to an ulcer on my leg which kept me ban...

Lorraine1108

•11 years ago

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I am keen to start the c25k. I have a knee that twangs very occasionally. Otherwise it doesn't bother me. Any advice before I start? Cheers

Eebahgum

Graduate•11 years ago

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What was the toughest point of C25K for you?

Hi all, just started C25K (just completed third run of week 1). The toughest bit so far is motivating myself to just get out there and not allow myself to have...

Hi all, just started C25K (just completed third run of week 1). The toughest bit...

Julia321

Graduate•11 years ago

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On Week 6 and Feeling a Bit Fed Up!

Hey everyone! Well I am now onto week 6 and although I am managing each run, I'm getting more and more tired and fed up. I know it was hard in the beginning -...

Hey everyone! Well I am now onto week 6 and although I am managing each run, I'm...

RuthP

Graduate•11 years ago

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Back to the beginning

I did graduate last December and ran a 5k charity run in March but I haven't really run since. Today I de-spidered my trainers and started week 1. I would...

I did graduate last December and ran a 5k charity run in March but I haven't rea...

Secretrunner

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for September 2013

On holiday and too hot to run!

Fail :(

Running with blocked sinuses and lethargy :-(

Week 7 run 2

Pins and Needles in my feet!!

11 days in Soller

One, two, three hurp four, five, six gag...

Week 4 (yes, 4), run 1 done!

Bloody hell, I ran for 20 minutes!

Week 9 here I come - with wardrobe malfunction...

YAY!!!Completed my first run yesterday, soo happy! Took all the advise and started of slow which helped alot. W1R2 here I come !!!

First Run!

preventing damage to meniscus?

How do people deal with having to cross roads in their route?

Köln Marathon Relay - 2 weeks 2 days to go....!

Week 7 R 2

5km - 25:40 - Slightly faster than steady pace

Energy!

yes!!! back on track thanks to my running buddy and the support from the community here :)xx

Week 3 done :-)

Wk5R3

W7R2

First race this Sunday - 10K

Run one again

Can an X smoker really build up lung capacity to get to 5K

Can I honestly do this having never run in my life???? Inspiration needed desperately!

I am keen to start the c25k. I have a knee that twangs very occasionally. Otherwise it doesn't bother me. Any advice before I start? Cheers

What was the toughest point of C25K for you?

On Week 6 and Feeling a Bit Fed Up!

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2013

On holiday and too hot to run!

Fail :(

Running with blocked sinuses and lethargy :-(

Week 7 run 2

Pins and Needles in my feet!!

11 days in Soller

One, two, three *hurp* four, five, six *gag*...

Week 4 (yes, 4), run 1 done!

Bloody hell, I ran for 20 minutes!

Week 9 here I come - with wardrobe malfunction...

YAY!!!Completed my first run yesterday, soo happy! Took all the advise and started of slow which helped alot. W1R2 here I come !!!

First Run!

preventing damage to meniscus?

How do people deal with having to cross roads in their route?

Köln Marathon Relay - 2 weeks 2 days to go....!

Week 7 R 2

5km - 25:40 - Slightly faster than steady pace

Energy!

yes!!! back on track thanks to my running buddy and the support from the community here :)xx

Week 3 done :-)

Wk5R3

W7R2

First race this Sunday - 10K

Run one again

Can an X smoker really build up lung capacity to get to 5K

Can I honestly do this having never run in my life???? Inspiration needed desperately!

I am keen to start the c25k. I have a knee that twangs very occasionally. Otherwise it doesn't bother me. Any advice before I start? Cheers

What was the toughest point of C25K for you?

On Week 6 and Feeling a Bit Fed Up!

Back to the beginning

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