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•10 years ago

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So close now I can almost taste it ...

Successfully completed W9R2 this morning. Have come to the conclusion I must be built for distance, not speed! I don't seem to get any faster but I am managing...

Successfully completed W9R2 this morning. Have come to the conclusion I must be ...

Hennith

Graduate•10 years ago

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w7r2 - did it !

After an extra rest day due to niggly knee pain during w7r1 I sent out into the cold in some trepedation today. Gave myself permission to bail out after 5...

After an extra rest day due to niggly knee pain during w7r1 I sent out into the ...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Been absent but hope to get back out there

Well its a good while since I posted on here and much longer since my last run I'm ashamed to say. I suffered with the worst chest infection I've had for many...

Well its a good while since I posted on here and much longer since my last run I...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Too excited to type properly Meant to say completed wk9 r3 (not r1)

So C25k complete and now a graduate

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk9r1 COMPLETE. ! Im buzzing

It Did last run of programme this morning and wow do I feel good. Beautiful sunrise, frost on the grass and trees appearing through th e mist but NO rain yea!...

It Did last run of programme this morning and wow do I feel good. Beautiful sun...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tah dah! One badge !!!

Ooh I'm so proud .

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Tough run.

Two things learned from todays run: I am NOT a morning runner. I don't like running on an empty stomach. Other than that, still managed my 5k in a modest...

Two things learned from todays run: I am NOT a morning runner. I don't like runn...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can anyone really run or are some people just not meant to do it????

During a pre graduation run today (struggled at only 22mins so not counting it and doing the real thing on Sunday!), I was jogging along in pain and panting...

During a pre graduation run today (struggled at only 22mins so not counting it a...

Run-ragged

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 8 done

did run 3 this morning no problems with knee. Legs where heavy but got round ok took a short rest at the end then ran for another 15 minutes . The end is near...

did run 3 this morning no problems with knee. Legs where heavy but got round ok ...

ned63

Graduate•10 years ago

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YAY completed Week 9

That's it wk 9 complete evne after chest infection and sprained knee...now to work on speed and reaching the 5k target ....

That's it wk 9 complete evne after chest infection and sprained knee...now to wo...

Spiritualencounter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3

I can't really say much other than I felt awful from about 5 minutes in and only made it all the way through by sheer blind stubbornness! I was pretty much...

I can't really say much other than I felt awful from about 5 minutes in and only...

selenityshiroi

Graduate•10 years ago

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I finally did it!

Well, after 16 months of training, multiple injuries, physical therapy, 2 different podcast series and lots of insecurity, I finally completed my goal of...

Well, after 16 months of training, multiple injuries, physical therapy, 2 differ...

saelewis

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post graduation runs

I started this programme as I had started a diet back in january and have managed to loose 4 and half stone. Managing to get from a size 20 to size 12. So...

I started this programme as I had started a diet back in january and have manage...

Snats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running naked

I tried this today as when I got ready to run I realised my iPod had no charge so I thought I'd go without music. Well I may as well have been naked. I felt...

I tried this today as when I got ready to run I realised my iPod had no charge s...

vikicats

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nearly there

Week 9, 1 down 2 to go. I'm so excited to be at week 9 but apprehensive that I've reached the final week. I've got to speed up to get to 5k in 30 mins so...

Week 9, 1 down 2 to go. I'm so excited to be at week 9 but apprehensive that I'...

KateK

Graduate•10 years ago

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Whey Hey ! I did it.

Completed and I'm over the moon. Graduate badge applied for. Did my final run in the dark after work today. 30 mins 4k, so hey! I have to work on my speed. I'm...

Completed and I'm over the moon. Graduate badge applied for. Did my final run in...

Fiwini

Graduate•10 years ago

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Something I forgot to say in my last post

Towards the end of my 5k today , I did 2 laps round playing fields at end of our road , I passed someone I know walking towards the bus stop I just passed. on...

Towards the end of my 5k today , I did 2 laps round playing fields at end of our...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Wireless Earbuds Anyone?

I've only just discovered these and they seem like a brillian idea but my problem is which ones? There seems to be a huge rang and the range of prices is...

I've only just discovered these and they seem like a brillian idea but my proble...

lolb

Graduate•10 years ago

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34.30 5k

I've just done my 5k run in 34.30 , I'm pleased as punch , that's 2 . 30 min less than Fridays 5k run ( I think lol) im not very good with no's, I'm getting...

I've just done my 5k run in 34.30 , I'm pleased as punch , that's 2 . 30 min les...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Run 3 week 5

completed run 3 of week 5 last night - was so nervous when I started really did not think I could do it. The first 10 minutes were a little hard but the last...

completed run 3 of week 5 last night - was so nervous when I started really did ...

Luce1986

•10 years ago

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Having to ease off a bit

Well i've completed 2 runs of week 7. Unfortunately 3 runs a week + 2 bootcamps are taking their toll. I'm only 48. My aching left cheek (glute?) and hip when...

Well i've completed 2 runs of week 7. Unfortunately 3 runs a week + 2 bootcamps ...

2Rabbits_run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Runless and sleepless and frustrated!

I have come down with a horrible cold which has turned into a chesty problem so the asthma has hit me with a bang. So no running possible - even walking...

I have come down with a horrible cold which has turned into a chesty problem so ...

susan22

Graduate•10 years ago

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Returning to ESA Support Group

Hi all, Do you know if you can go back into ESA support group after signing off?

Hi all, Do you know if you can go back into ESA support group after signing off?...

fairydust1

•10 years ago

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It's never too late.

I was delighted to hear on the BBC news this week that scientists have been surprised to discover that taking up exercise for the first time in your sixties...

I was delighted to hear on the BBC news this week that scientists have been surp...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woo hoo!! we did it!!!

First 15 minutes was hard and then we found our pace and managed to complete our final week 9 run. It definitely hurts more when you stop than when you are...

First 15 minutes was hard and then we found our pace and managed to complete our...

Lambykin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 completed......the buzz is back! :-)

I am in shock that I have managed to get to week 9, never mind run for 30 whole minutes! So excited to graduate but also a little sad that it's coming to an...

I am in shock that I have managed to get to week 9, never mind run for 30 whole ...

MelB82

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fitbit Flex

Fitbit Flex activity bands are in the Amazon (co.uk) Blackfriday sale for £44.99 along with lots of other health and running items, such as composite scales...

Fitbit Flex activity bands are in the Amazon (co.uk) Blackfriday sale for £44.99...

OlsBean

•10 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1, Can I claim it?

Tonight was my first "long" run in the dark, the other longer ones in previous weeks have been at the weekend. I set off just as the 18:00 news was starting,...

Tonight was my first "long" run in the dark, the other longer ones in previous w...

Fattytumtum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Time is ticking down...

I'm off work this week so can enjoy daylight runs at my leisure. Have upped them to 5k rather than 30mins because of this. Today I shook things up a bit by...

I'm off work this week so can enjoy daylight runs at my leisure. Have upped the...

Hezzabelle

Graduate•10 years ago

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All posts for November 2013

Call to action: help us reach one million downloads...

So close now I can almost taste it ...

w7r2 - did it !

Been absent but hope to get back out there

Too excited to type properly Meant to say completed wk9 r3 (not r1)

Wk9r1 COMPLETE. ! Im buzzing

Tah dah! One badge !!!

Tough run.

Can anyone really run or are some people just not meant to do it????

week 8 done

YAY completed Week 9

Week 6 Run 3

I finally did it!

Post graduation runs

Running naked

Nearly there

Whey Hey ! I did it.

Something I forgot to say in my last post

Wireless Earbuds Anyone?

34.30 5k

Run 3 week 5

Having to ease off a bit

Runless and sleepless and frustrated!

Returning to ESA Support Group

It's never too late.

Woo hoo!! we did it!!!

Week 9 run 1 completed......the buzz is back! :-)

Fitbit Flex

Week 7 Run 1, Can I claim it?

Time is ticking down...

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