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O.M.G , I've done wk 6 r2 ! I cannot believe it , . It's a good job I'm not working tonight , because I'm as high as the proverbial kite . .

R2 for some reason I struggled , I'm sure it's the walking , it now puts me out of my rhythm . First 5 min of this run I thought , I'm not up for this today...

R2 for some reason I struggled , I'm sure it's the walking , it now puts me out ...

Rockette

•11 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

completed despite the rain. My right foot was complaining so I tried a slightly different position on landing, helped a bit, but, I limped home. Arnica after...

completed despite the rain. My right foot was complaining so I tried a slightly ...

Segrie

Graduate•11 years ago

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WK 6 - R2 New Here

Just wanted to say Hi I only found this forum today but I am so glad I have. I am on week 6 repeat 2 I started learning to run 4 months ago, I started going...

Just wanted to say Hi I only found this forum today but I am so glad I have. I a...

Mummysaurus

Graduate•11 years ago

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Getting fit for running the 5k Race for life 2014,have always walked it, have set myself a challenge.

Joining gym this week, eating healthily, have 3 stone to shed, any tips on getting started.

Joining gym this week, eating healthily, have 3 stone to shed, any tips on getti...

Nellienoo1

•11 years ago

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Advice please!! Week 1 run 2

Hi i'm really not a runner but would love to be! I see people out for a run and would love to do it but i even found the fist run/walk tough! i need to loose...

Hi i'm really not a runner but would love to be! I see people out for a run and ...

tinkby

•11 years ago

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Not using podcasts anymore - Am I missing any tips from Laura?

Since w6r2 I haven't used the podcasts as really couldn't stand the music so created my own playlists for 25mins 28 mins and 30 mins (roughly - always slightly...

Since w6r2 I haven't used the podcasts as really couldn't stand the music so cre...

Sparkymarky

Graduate•11 years ago

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5.2 diet

Hi all , I know this isn't about running , but as anyone out there tried the 5.2 diet ? . That where you eat what u like ( in moderation) & fast for 2 days...

Hi all , I know this isn't about running , but as anyone out there tried the 5....

Rockette

•11 years ago

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Did a great run sunday - now feel as though I am back at square one

Well not quite -I did have great run sunday (10k and a PB) and was feeling rather pleased with my improvement in fitness levels, motivation and general keeness...

Well not quite -I did have great run sunday (10k and a PB) and was feeling rathe...

suzybenj

Graduate•11 years ago

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w8r1 - DONE!

did wk8 r1 last night and felt pretty good! slowed it down a bit and managed to run 4k in 28 mins. I know that is pretty slow but I'm sure distance will come...

did wk8 r1 last night and felt pretty good! slowed it down a bit and managed to ...

Sparkymarky

Graduate•11 years ago

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Nearly there

Well that was another great run this morning. Did struggle a bit around the 20 minute mark but I continued trough and finished and even managed to run 4.27k....

Well that was another great run this morning. Did struggle a bit around the 20 m...

Snats

Graduate•11 years ago

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W1R1 - now 11 months of inactivity are behind me !

Happy to report that I started the C25K program again yesterday after an extended period of 11 months off due to injury, workload and putting it off. So with...

Happy to report that I started the C25K program again yesterday after an extende...

mo-mentum

Graduate•11 years ago

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Now on week 6 but after my first 20 minute run (yeahhhh) I am now suffering from a painful left. Hip , rest, medicate or give up?

Really want to carry on but do not want permanent damage, suggestions please.

Runninggran54

Graduate•11 years ago

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Did it!

Woke up at 0530 and even though my brain was telling me to go and do my last run (W9R3) my body was telling me to stay in bed! Gave myself a mental ticking...

Woke up at 0530 and even though my brain was telling me to go and do my last run...

hammondsgc

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 4 R1 - Big Step Up

My thoughts over the last few days W3R3(sat) - I thought this would get easier but the last 3 mins run is so tough. How the hell am i going to run 5mins twice...

My thoughts over the last few days W3R3(sat) - I thought this would get easier ...

Blu32

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week4

I just started week 4 today. So far I've really enjoyed running, despite being 7stones overweight. Last weeks have been just playing around, but this week it...

I just started week 4 today. So far I've really enjoyed running, despite being 7...

se1ene

•11 years ago

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Beat the Stitch :-/

Any tips on how to prevent this??? Major stitch last two times being out but I will not be defeated :-)

Any tips on how to prevent this??? Major stitch last two times being out but I w...

Smileyemz

•11 years ago

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RUNNING CLUBS and t shirtys over tops

Hi I was just wondering how many runners on here are running club members? I'm not, but was wondering if anyone would recommend them? Also, does anyone run...

Hi I was just wondering how many runners on here are running club members? I'm ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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First run in real dark

Clocks going back mean I have no choice but to run in the dark or off to the treadmill with me. Not too bad but prefer running at dusk. Runs have been a...

Clocks going back mean I have no choice but to run in the dark or off to the tre...

Beccym

Graduate•11 years ago

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Anyone else doing GWR

Not the Great Western Railway or even God's Wonderful Railway but the Great Winter Run: http://www.greatrun.org/Events/event.aspx?id=2 5k round Arthur's Seat...

Not the Great Western Railway or even God's Wonderful Railway but the Great Wint...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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How do treadmill times and speeds compare with running outside?

I decided to investigate my local authority gym tonight as by the tome I had finished work it was dark. It has a reasonable range of gym equipment nd a pool...

I decided to investigate my local authority gym tonight as by the tome I had fin...

wilmacgh

Graduate•11 years ago

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Brisk 5.3K walk, included 2 short jogs, I think I'm on the mend at last!

Well I'm back off the couch, my lungs are working better than they were, asthma back under control and hopefully chest infection is clear. So today I would...

Well I'm back off the couch, my lungs are working better than they were, asthma ...

Oldgirl

Graduate•11 years ago

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Taking A Lot Longer Than Planned But Not Giving Up!

Thought I would share my progress in case it helps others who are taking quite a bit longer than the 9 weeks. It has been over 9 weeks for me but I have only...

Thought I would share my progress in case it helps others who are taking quite a...

RuthP

Graduate•11 years ago

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Ditching podcasts after week 6?

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone else stopped using the podcasts after week 6? Since the sessions turned into constant running with no walking breaks, I've...

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone else stopped using the podcasts after week 6...

MissAmaranth

•11 years ago

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running is a funny thing

I just had a very weird w8r2. Last run was pretty good, I had been extending my w7 runs (only by 1-2 mins) to hit 4k and w8r1 i managed 4.13k in 28.30. Today...

I just had a very weird w8r2. Last run was pretty good, I had been extending my ...

ReyC

Graduate•11 years ago

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W7 (yes, 7!) R1 - and back on track!

After a holiday enforced break from the programme, I was more than a little nervous about picking up again from week 7 (so much so that I went for a confidence...

After a holiday enforced break from the programme, I was more than a little nerv...

Hennith

Graduate•11 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

Did the full 25 mins today. Was really shocked but well pleased as the first two runs I found harder than the WK 5 20 mins. The first few minutes were hard...

Did the full 25 mins today. Was really shocked but well pleased as the first two...

mum2theboys

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run of the winter

Brrr it was cold this morning. I had to scrape the ice from my windscreen ( too hilly to run near home, I go to an old railway track). At 1 degree C, I had to...

Brrr it was cold this morning. I had to scrape the ice from my windscreen ( too ...

christian1

Graduate•11 years ago

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Gentlemen - It's getting colder out there, you know where this is going.....

Any advice on something a little warmer than thin shorts? I have warmer tops, but the shorts are failing to meet up to expectations now.

Any advice on something a little warmer than thin shorts? I have warmer tops, bu...

Nerdio

Graduate•11 years ago

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5k run again!

After my really successful 5k run last Saturday I knew that I needed to get out and try and do it again! I already knew that I could physically run 5k but I...

After my really successful 5k run last Saturday I knew that I needed to get out ...

r4chsm1th

Graduate•11 years ago

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Yay! First 12K run! Very unexpected.. :-)

Set off this morning to find as many hills/slopes/inclines as I could as I'm guilty of avoiding them. We don't have many real hills around here, just short...

Set off this morning to find as many hills/slopes/inclines as I could as I'm gui...

dottiemay

Graduate•11 years ago

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All posts for November 2013

O.M.G , I've done wk 6 r2 ! I cannot believe it , . It's a good job I'm not working tonight , because I'm as high as the proverbial kite . .

Week 8 run 2

WK 6 - R2 New Here

Getting fit for running the 5k Race for life 2014,have always walked it, have set myself a challenge.

Advice please!! Week 1 run 2

Not using podcasts anymore - Am I missing any tips from Laura?

5.2 diet

Did a great run sunday - now feel as though I am back at square one

w8r1 - DONE!

Nearly there

W1R1 - now 11 months of inactivity are behind me !

Now on week 6 but after my first 20 minute run (yeahhhh) I am now suffering from a painful left. Hip , rest, medicate or give up?

Did it!

Week 4 R1 - Big Step Up

Week4

Beat the Stitch :-/

RUNNING CLUBS and t shirtys over tops

First run in real dark

Anyone else doing GWR

How do treadmill times and speeds compare with running outside?

Brisk 5.3K walk, included 2 short jogs, I think I'm on the mend at last!

Taking A Lot Longer Than Planned But Not Giving Up!

Ditching podcasts after week 6?

running is a funny thing

W7 (yes, 7!) R1 - and back on track!

Week 6 Run 3

First run of the winter

Gentlemen - It's getting colder out there, you know where this is going.....

5k run again!

Yay! First 12K run! Very unexpected.. :-)

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