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hungover

no long run for me on sun very hungover ,however ive just ran a 6 k in 48 min 53 sec s seems to be no harm done back out tomoz for round 2 hope all is well...

no long run for me on sun very hungover ,however ive just ran a 6 k in 48 min ...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Walking Football - tried something new today!!!

Walking Football is BRILLIANT fun. We had a taster class at my gym this morning. OMG what fun we had, I'm sorry to say I was a cheat on quite a few occasion's...

Walking Football is BRILLIANT fun. We had a taster class at my gym this morning....

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm so C25K and I don't even know it.

So, today was the day I would get out running again. Nicely rested, new orthotics fitted for running in, and a careful check on those aches and pains. So I...

So, today was the day I would get out running again. Nicely rested, new orthot...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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Am I on the mend ?

Well I've had two pain free days , & walking at my normal pace . Dare I say it ! Am I cured ? Oh I bloody hope so ! I'm back at work , & no problems so far ....

Well I've had two pain free days , & walking at my normal pace . Dare I say it !...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Got my ballot place for the Great North Run!

Just received the email - nearly missed it as it went into junk - must work out how to stop this phone thinking for itself! Anyway, it's good news as it means...

Just received the email - nearly missed it as it went into junk - must work out ...

lolb

Graduate•10 years ago

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Only went and did it!!

Can't believe it, have actually done w5r3, that's a full 20mins non stop running and I DID IT!!!! This is an unimaginable achievement and I am so happy!!...

Can't believe it, have actually done w5r3, that's a full 20mins non stop running...

Runlikeahare

Graduate•10 years ago

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Really bad pains in lower legs

Last night I was out running my 3rd run of week 1 and had a fair amount of pain in both my calves. I have had this a tiny bit since run 2 but it only seemed to...

Last night I was out running my 3rd run of week 1 and had a fair amount of pain ...

emma_2511

•10 years ago

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Anyone know how to get podcasts to play at same time as Nike+ app?

Since completing C25K last year I've been using the Nike+ Running app on an iPhone but I now want to do some of the 5k+ training podcasts to improve my running...

Since completing C25K last year I've been using the Nike+ Running app on an iPho...

anaquarian

•10 years ago

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Aack! School Holiday!

I totally didnt remember this week has 3 days off from school (Glasgow) until Friday. My plan was to get my little guy some sneakers (as somehow he currently...

I totally didnt remember this week has 3 days off from school (Glasgow) until Fr...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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Ouch!

Been having a load of aches and pains in my hip, back, and neck recently - enough to stop me running :(. Just been out for the first time in 10 days and...

Been having a load of aches and pains in my hip, back, and neck recently - enoug...

Iwant2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Love to Run valentines Quest week 6. New quest starting Monday 17th

Hi there and welcome to week six of the:- Love to run valentines quest We are in the final week of the Quest. So on Friday I will make a new post so we can...

Hi there and welcome to week six of the:- Love to run valentines quest We are...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run of week 4

So pleased with myself completing day one of week 4. It's not getting easier but also still achievable, I guess that's the way the programme works. Also I...

So pleased with myself completing day one of week 4. It's not getting easier but...

44cmn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anyone have an ipod Nano - what are your thoughts?

I have a very old / getting temperamental ipod Shuffle which I have been listening to the podcasts on and a nearly as old ipod Touch which I have been using...

I have a very old / getting temperamental ipod Shuffle which I have been listeni...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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Have you read this book?

Has anyone else read 'Running Like a Girl' by Alexandra Heminsley? It's really inspiring but light hearted, also gives lots of useful tips. It charts her...

Has anyone else read 'Running Like a Girl' by Alexandra Heminsley? It's really i...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4 day1 about to start this today.

When I started the C25K plan back in January I never thought I would get this far, but with every week that passes my determination just keeps on getting...

When I started the C25K plan back in January I never thought I would get this fa...

Ade31

•10 years ago

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Week 4

Starting it today. First run. Fingers crossed!

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4

I will be starting week 4 run 1 today! I have been ill over the weekend with a very sore throat, chest etc. But I feel a lot better today. I do the runs...

I will be starting week 4 run 1 today! I have been ill over the weekend with a v...

BoltonJanet21

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

After really struggling to do the runs in week 7 I wasnt sure about moving up today but I managed it even finishing by running up hill. Only ran 3.67 k 2.25...

After really struggling to do the runs in week 7 I wasnt sure about moving up to...

hilaro

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5R3 All Done, W6 Here I Come.

Was not looking forward to the 20min run, was not sure if i could get through it. The rain stopped and a bit of sunshine came through so thought ok lets go for...

Was not looking forward to the 20min run, was not sure if i could get through it...

BorntoRun

Graduate•10 years ago

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Panthers cub and panthers paws

hello!!! I managed a session doing speed this week with the delicious Laura...it was good, and over so quickly!!! Parkrun on Saturday no PB but I managed my...

hello!!! I managed a session doing speed this week with the delicious Laura...i...

ju-ju-

Graduate•10 years ago

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cold wet and windy but very pleased to say w9r3 completed - woop woop!

It was like running along a shallow stream for much of the time, there has been so much rain. It was drizzling but I wanted to get the run done today. I had...

It was like running along a shallow stream for much of the time, there has been ...

Ray801

Graduate•10 years ago

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Slow recovery and I really miss running!

I bit the bullet and forked out for a private assessment with a physiotherapist on Wednesday who confirmed by GP'S diagnosis of soft tissue damage in the groin...

I bit the bullet and forked out for a private assessment with a physiotherapist ...

Twizzle53

Graduate•10 years ago

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repeating week2

so technically this is week2 of the plan but run 4 (not quite confident to move to week 3 yet) I must say my form is getting better. my shins dont hurt as much...

so technically this is week2 of the plan but run 4 (not quite confident to move ...

betcha1982

•10 years ago

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Is It o.k to do some days on treadmill in gym and some outside? Or is it best to stick to one or the other?

Juski

•10 years ago

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Get out the running shoes, ice pack in the freezer - I'm going for a run

Have been on a self-imposed 10 day rest from running to try and sort my back/hip out, and let shin splints heal. I'm almost back to normal, except I am going...

Have been on a self-imposed 10 day rest from running to try and sort my back/hip...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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FYI --nhsc25k is recommended in WeightWatchers magazine Nice to see article telling readers what we already know - this prog is good for you

Article is about things we can do to prevent heart attacks and the last paragraph is about taking exercise Hopefully this well help spread the word about...

Article is about things we can do to prevent heart attacks and the last paragra...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Using Runkeeper and Couch to 5K app.

I just wondered if anyone else uses the app version of C25K as well as the Runkeeper app. I used both together for the first time today and for the first time...

I just wondered if anyone else uses the app version of C25K as well as the Runke...

YJB1

Graduate•10 years ago

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MAN IN TIGHTS ON THE LOOSE!

I had a two day rest this week to give my legs a wee chance to repair all the little micro tears on my muscles. It was a good idea as it 'appens, because this...

I had a two day rest this week to give my legs a wee chance to repair all the li...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Marathon Training - Week Seven-Injury and Self -doubt

As any of you know who read my posts on Marathon running - I am plagued by doubt and anxiety with regard to this marathon running. Last week I was really...

As any of you know who read my posts on Marathon running - I am plagued by doub...

suzybenj

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6r3 Posterior Tibial tendonitis???? Gutted!!!!

Was just laying out my kit for w6r3 run and getting into the mindset (v excited as this is the run where you officially become "a runner"!) and noticed the...

Was just laying out my kit for w6r3 run and getting into the mindset (v excited ...

Cazmagoo

Graduate•10 years ago

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All posts for February 2014

hungover

Walking Football - tried something new today!!!

I'm so C25K and I don't even know it.

Am I on the mend ?

Got my ballot place for the Great North Run!

Only went and did it!!

Really bad pains in lower legs

Anyone know how to get podcasts to play at same time as Nike+ app?

Aack! School Holiday!

Ouch!

Love to Run valentines Quest week 6. New quest starting Monday 17th

First run of week 4

Does anyone have an ipod Nano - what are your thoughts?

Have you read this book?

W4 day1 about to start this today.

Week 4

Week 4

Week 8 run 1

W5R3 All Done, W6 Here I Come.

Panthers cub and panthers paws

cold wet and windy but very pleased to say w9r3 completed - woop woop!

Slow recovery and I really miss running!

repeating week2

Is It o.k to do some days on treadmill in gym and some outside? Or is it best to stick to one or the other?

Get out the running shoes, ice pack in the freezer - I'm going for a run

FYI --nhsc25k is recommended in WeightWatchers magazine Nice to see article telling readers what we already know - this prog is good for you

Using Runkeeper and Couch to 5K app.

MAN IN TIGHTS ON THE LOOSE!

Marathon Training - Week Seven-Injury and Self -doubt

W6r3 Posterior Tibial tendonitis???? Gutted!!!!

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