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Parkrun - 23:09

Hi all! I have been a bit naughty this week and didn't manage to go out for a run. On Tuesday I got stuck in a lot of traffic and when I got home my Mummy...

Hi all! I have been a bit naughty this week and didn't manage to go out for a r...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

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My 80/20 Run

I did my third run of the week this morning - I say "DID" very loosely, as it was an almighty disaster! 80% walking and only 20% of running. I was most...

I did my third run of the week this morning - I say "DID" very loosely, as it w...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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One run to go!

I finally managed to run W9R2 yesterday after almost a two week break from running caused by work and family situations. I was really nervous about it as I'd...

I finally managed to run W9R2 yesterday after almost a two week break from runni...

Cheery_runner61

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh what a lovely morning....

My latest little challenge was to do the Bushy Park Parkrun whilst on a sojourn in the south, so with my horrible devil monkey sat squarely on my shoulders,...

My latest little challenge was to do the Bushy Park Parkrun whilst on a sojourn ...

c4ts

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 here I come

Last night I completed week 6. Yes you heard right I actually ran for 25 mins non stop. Really pleased with myself has a grin like a Cheshire cat. Only wish I...

Last night I completed week 6. Yes you heard right I actually ran for 25 mins no...

LUVLEEJU

Graduate•10 years ago

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Up & off r2 wk 8 done

I got up & was out of house at 6.10 this morning , I went to bed early because I am working today , completed run , damn ankle sore again after run , hope it...

I got up & was out of house at 6.10 this morning , I went to bed early because I...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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W8R3 done.

Really wanted to get week 8 over with tonight so I can have a run-free weekend and with any luck complete week 9 next week. Quite impressed I've gone out three...

Really wanted to get week 8 over with tonight so I can have a run-free weekend a...

sarah-b

Graduate•10 years ago

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Has anyone tried parkrun?

I'm thinking of doing the Saturday morning parkrun. I've registered but I'm too afraid to go! Has anyone tried it? How slow are you allowed to be?

I'm thinking of doing the Saturday morning parkrun. I've registered but I'm too ...

Balimbalo

•10 years ago

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Fun ideas for winter ....?

I have really struggled to get out in the dark in the week... I run sats ( parkrun) (and suns (10 miles or so) and swim too... However I want to train for...

I have really struggled to get out in the dark in the week... I run sats ( parkr...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've been a bad girl!!

Okay okay I admit it, after week 5 run 3, (the big ol' 20 minutes) I didn't do any of the plan for three weeks! I've just done week 6 run 2 today and it was...

Okay okay I admit it, after week 5 run 3, (the big ol' 20 minutes) I didn't do a...

secretlemon

Graduate•10 years ago

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Foot problem

Has anyone experienced foot pain. Mine started just in front of my right ankle and now it has spread to the ball of the foot. Can't walk let alone run, very...

Has anyone experienced foot pain. Mine started just in front of my right ankle a...

Segrie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated!!

Hi, this is my first post. I've been lurking on here for a while and enjoyed reading many posts. Thought it was about time I joined in. Today was my final run...

Hi, this is my first post. I've been lurking on here for a while and enjoyed re...

runner-roo

•10 years ago

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w5r3 done !!!!

Went out late this morning and did w5r3. I was kind of surprise to realise during my warmup walk that I was actually looking forward to it. Its true that much...

Went out late this morning and did w5r3. I was kind of surprise to realise durin...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Stumped at the last hurdle by swollen ankles

Finished my week 9 run 2 with a glorious run on a cruise deck (first day of my hols), but the next day I had badly swollen feet and ankles. Doc says no...

Finished my week 9 run 2 with a glorious run on a cruise deck (first day of my h...

Kittychops

•10 years ago

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Tried Speed this morning - really enjoyed it!

Got up and out really well this morning and decided to do Speed instead of Stamina. I really enjoyed it! It's very cold here today - ice on the car park...

Got up and out really well this morning and decided to do Speed instead of Stami...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where o where has my running mojo gone?

Last seen end of week 8. So I've not ran for a week. Which is silly really, as I'm at my graduation week. I'm not sure what happened I've just lost it. I...

Last seen end of week 8. So I've not ran for a week. Which is silly really, as ...

Lwwitch

Graduate•10 years ago

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Iron levels getting me down

I feel on the bench again. Just come back from the docs and she agrees with me that the reason why training is so hard at the moment is my iron levels have...

I feel on the bench again. Just come back from the docs and she agrees with me ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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What headphones do you suggest?

Hi, I never run with headphones, but our 15 year old son is interested in some for his rowing training runs. Which one are recommended by users, up to about...

Hi, I never run with headphones, but our 15 year old son is interested in some f...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Graduated this morning, so happy!

Despite my face on my picture, I usually look like that when I run, but not this morning! So thrilled to have graduated and completed week 9 after 11 weeks. I...

Despite my face on my picture, I usually look like that when I run, but not this...

redrunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated !!!

Yes!!! I graduated today and this is my first post. Thought about sharing my experience all along if that would be of any help to fellow members. Wow! what a...

Yes!!! I graduated today and this is my first post. Thought about sharing my exp...

helios

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R2 - Are the breaks the problem?

I just know that in about 36 hours i am going to regret saying this but here goes... I LOVED LOVED LOVED the first 8 minute run today. It felt easy, i had...

I just know that in about 36 hours i am going to regret saying this but here goe...

Blu32

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8 R1 Laura - your new app is driving me crazy! We're splitting up - I'm running further without you..

Well yesterday I was very excited to start Week 8 for obvious reasons. Now I have the new app where I have Laura and my own music I wa looking forward to it. I...

Well yesterday I was very excited to start Week 8 for obvious reasons. Now I hav...

Suelyn

•10 years ago

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Winter running gear

I've treat myself to some nike running tights & a long sleeved running top in a illuminouse pink , I'll be seen on these early dark mornings .

I've treat myself to some nike running tights & a long sleeved running top in a ...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Finally Got There!! :)

So I've finally completed Run 3 of Week 9!!! Yay!!! :D Got back from my graduation run to be greeted by my other half with party poppers and a laminated...

So I've finally completed Run 3 of Week 9!!! Yay!!! :D Got back from my graduat...

Cattykit

•10 years ago

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What's happening? Bad bad run

I did w8r3 tonight and only managed a mile before stopping, just couldn't seem to get my breathing right, didn't feel I was breathing deep enough and my chest...

I did w8r3 tonight and only managed a mile before stopping, just couldn't seem t...

Sparkymarky

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anyone have any recommendations for a head torch for night time running? The streets in my village are pitch black in places!!!!

I'm currently running with a small hand held torch but it's annoying to carry. I've looked online and some head torches are £40+ Which is ridiculous!!! Any...

I'm currently running with a small hand held torch but it's annoying to carry. I...

Gingystrider

Graduate•10 years ago

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Did it!

Hi all, just wanted to let you know I completed the 4mile fun run last sunday and enjoyed every minute of running in the rain. Need to work on my time but I...

Hi all, just wanted to let you know I completed the 4mile fun run last sunday an...

mtrapril

Graduate•10 years ago

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And that's week 4 completed!

This week has really boosted my confidence. After having to repeat day 2 of week 3 I felt like I was really going to struggle with the five minute runs in...

This week has really boosted my confidence. After having to repeat day 2 of wee...

selenityshiroi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 2

I did it but really really struggled! I could have cried when I got home. I know I was slower. One lady walking overtook me. I didn't want to go out tonight...

I did it but really really struggled! I could have cried when I got home. I know...

mum2theboys

Graduate•10 years ago

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Goodbye Week 7

Getting excited now with just 6 runs to go to gratuation. Todays run was at the gym and must admit I am finding it really boring on the treadmill

Getting excited now with just 6 runs to go to gratuation. Todays run was at the ...

Mummysaurus

Graduate•10 years ago

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All posts for November 2013

Parkrun - 23:09

My 80/20 Run

One run to go!

Oh what a lovely morning....

Week 7 here I come

Up & off r2 wk 8 done

W8R3 done.

Has anyone tried parkrun?

Fun ideas for winter ....?

I've been a bad girl!!

Foot problem

Graduated!!

w5r3 done !!!!

Stumped at the last hurdle by swollen ankles

Tried Speed this morning - really enjoyed it!

Where o where has my running mojo gone?

Iron levels getting me down

What headphones do you suggest?

Graduated this morning, so happy!

Graduated !!!

W5R2 - Are the breaks the problem?

W8 R1 Laura - your new app is driving me crazy! We're splitting up - I'm running further without you..

Winter running gear

Finally Got There!! :)

What's happening? Bad bad run

Does anyone have any recommendations for a head torch for night time running? The streets in my village are pitch black in places!!!!

Did it!

And that's week 4 completed!

Week 8 run 2

Goodbye Week 7

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