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Gutted stupid dodgy knee !!!

Got to rest again , my own fault dont think knee healed properly last time and it's still causing me ache and pain (when I'm not even doing stuff) so official...

Got to rest again , my own fault dont think knee healed properly last time and i...

Dilly23

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 r2 My post in local newsletter

I put this in the local newsletter, which has resulted in lots of car hoots & waves from folk. Hope to Graduate on Saturday in the lovely Highland town of...

I put this in the local newsletter, which has resulted in lots of car hoots & wa...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

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5 k colour run this weekend, only up to week 5,and haven't run for weeks.

Colour run this weekend, booked/paid/and committed.Was going to pull out earlier this week, not at all prepared- I haven't been running. So main excuse for not...

Colour run this weekend, booked/paid/and committed.Was going to pull out earlier...

Siltoe

•10 years ago

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2 days into the couch 2 5k and 3 days into the 12 week fitness plan!

Hi, I have been exercising for over a year now. I am severely overweight and as short as I am wide, with a bmi of 50!! As I am still the same a year on...

Hi, I have been exercising for over a year now. I am severely overweight and as ...

Deadendsvillediva

Graduate•10 years ago

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Flash Bang!

I am just back from the best run ever!! Not fast or long - "just" 5km and haven't even checked the time! it was raining and cold and I was hesitating going out...

I am just back from the best run ever!! Not fast or long - "just" 5km and haven'...

Hules

Graduate•10 years ago

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Weak glutes! Not landing properly! Aches & pains! Am going to LEARN how to run properly!

I've not been able to run for 3 weeks due to aches and pains in ankle, knee and hips (just one side!). My physio says I've got very weak glutes and this is...

I've not been able to run for 3 weeks due to aches and pains in ankle, knee and ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st half marathon (what have i done) ;o)

i've been running on & off for 18 months - 2 years. I've had a few run less months due to injury / sheer laziness during that time. While running i've been...

i've been running on & off for 18 months - 2 years. I've had a few run less mon...

sinope82

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back a step but v happy!!!

So I did w6r3 last week and somehow managed to run 25mins so today was supposed to be w7r1. I struggle a bit with my breathing when running outside especially...

So I did w6r3 last week and somehow managed to run 25mins so today was supposed ...

yelsel_2002

•10 years ago

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heal strike :(

after seeing the physio today ive been told that i need to change my running style so forefoot running its got to be ,if i would have not seen him id never...

after seeing the physio today ive been told that i need to change my running st...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Why is my pace slower in a country park?

Today I ran a few hours later than normal and at a country park rather than the road. My best pace ever over a Km has been 7.9 but I usually run an average of...

Today I ran a few hours later than normal and at a country park rather than the ...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 Run 3 complete!!!

I can't quite believe i've finished week 2! This is sooo unlike me. Looking forward to starting week 3 at the weekend and am beginning to feel better about...

I can't quite believe i've finished week 2! This is sooo unlike me. Looking forw...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

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How can I down load podcast from iPad to mp3player

Corfumay

•10 years ago

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How important is it to only do three runs a week? Do you have to have two rest days next to each other? I feel like in so much pain now

in my back and front of my shins after completing the first run of the second week yesterday (tuesday) after only having one day rest in between my third run...

in my back and front of my shins after completing the first run of the second we...

Gettingfit25

•10 years ago

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Week 2 Run1

After taking over a month to conquer week 1, I have finally moved on to Week 2 and it was better than i expected! I completed only 1 run interval, but i did go...

After taking over a month to conquer week 1, I have finally moved on to Week 2 a...

Nilzed

•10 years ago

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5k nailed and I'm on cloud 9

Woooo hooooo, I did my final run of the c25k plan tonight. I often think during my run, is this going to me my bad run? And although my calves ached as usual...

Woooo hooooo, I did my final run of the c25k plan tonight. I often think during...

ZoomZoom

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anybody fancy doing Colour Run, Sunderland, 20 July 2014?

http://www.thecolorrun.co.uk/Sunderland#map I really fancy doing this but my OH thinks I've finally lost ALL my marbles! :) :) :) :) :)

http://www.thecolorrun.co.uk/Sunderland#map I really fancy doing this but my OH...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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For those of you just starting and filled with trepidation.....

I started the c25k in January (obviously a NY resolution) and had tried to run before but had always been dogged with a dodgy 45 year old footballer's knee....

I started the c25k in January (obviously a NY resolution) and had tried to run b...

Smoggiepaul

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finished with a Parkrun!

Did my last wk9 part 3 on Saturday in my first Parkrun. Completed the 5k in 29:35 (so officially not completed the 30 mins!!!) but delighted to have gone from...

Did my last wk9 part 3 on Saturday in my first Parkrun. Completed the 5k in 29:3...

Smoggiepaul

Graduate•10 years ago

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Little bit annoyed with myself, but can't complain too much

Attempted w5r2 today having successfully done all the other runs. I ran the first 8mins ok and was surprised how quickly it went by! However, the second 8 did...

Attempted w5r2 today having successfully done all the other runs. I ran the firs...

rebby

•10 years ago

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Just did my first full 5k

About 6 weeks after graduating. I've stuck to running 3 times a week and tried to increase by 0.25km per week, and today I am really pleased to have done 5k....

About 6 weeks after graduating. I've stuck to running 3 times a week and tried t...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Got a new toy - Garmin Vivofit

I had been waiting for this new gadget to be released and had promised myself one. I love my Garmin Forerunner110 for tracking my runs but it was no good in...

I had been waiting for this new gadget to be released and had promised myself on...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wanna do this!

But I'm a bit scared... of being slow, and being crap... and being out of tune! lol! https://www.facebook.com/events/759315147414000/?ref=5 I've not been...

But I'm a bit scared... of being slow, and being crap... and being out of tune! ...

LightDark

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh Dear, Oh Dear - Gone and done it now!

This morning I completed W5R2. Bit tiring but not too bad. Then I got a phone call from the doctor with the result of my CT scan. A chest X-ray had shown a...

This morning I completed W5R2. Bit tiring but not too bad. Then I got a phone ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Nearly fell off the wagon

I haven't posted on this board for a couple of weeks. To be honest I nearly stopped altogether as work & other commitments meant I missed a couple of the week...

I haven't posted on this board for a couple of weeks. To be honest I nearly stop...

ChrisL

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 complete

Chuffed to mintballs. So pleased to have finished the program. Put more effort into this last one and managed to cover 5km in 29 mins 33 seconds. Really...

Chuffed to mintballs. So pleased to have finished the program. Put more effort i...

Matthew88

Graduate•10 years ago

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How accurate do you find mapmyrun?

Due to a problem with the timings on the app for w8r1 I ended up relying on mapmyrun for timings. I started it about a minute before I started running after...

Due to a problem with the timings on the app for w8r1 I ended up relying on mapm...

amberduck

Graduate•10 years ago

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Emmm need some advice about chaffing in very delicate area

Went for shower after run yesterday and all as usual Water trickled over head - lovely , over shoulders - nice , down my back - bliss, then ouch ouch what the...

Went for shower after run yesterday and all as usual Water trickled over head - ...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Why do I let everything get in the way of running

My hubby is sick and decided to take the day off. I was so worried about disturbing him (and not being here if he needed anything) that I didn't go for my run....

My hubby is sick and decided to take the day off. I was so worried about disturb...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4 R2 ✔️

Such a beautiful morning to have done this. Really thought about my breathing today as I'm one of those who tends to run with their mouth open, so I really...

Such a beautiful morning to have done this. Really thought about my breathing ...

Rupertlebear

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3 run 1 completed

On Monday evening I managed to complete the first run of week 3. Wasn't really looking forward to the 3 minute runs but managed them without any drama. I...

On Monday evening I managed to complete the first run of week 3. Wasn't really l...

johncw

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for March 2014

Gutted stupid dodgy knee !!!

Week 9 r2 My post in local newsletter

5 k colour run this weekend, only up to week 5,and haven't run for weeks.

2 days into the couch 2 5k and 3 days into the 12 week fitness plan!

Flash Bang!

Weak glutes! Not landing properly! Aches & pains! Am going to LEARN how to run properly!

1st half marathon (what have i done) ;o)

Back a step but v happy!!!

heal strike :(

Why is my pace slower in a country park?

Week 2 Run 3 complete!!!

How can I down load podcast from iPad to mp3player

How important is it to only do three runs a week? Do you have to have two rest days next to each other? I feel like in so much pain now

Week 2 Run1

5k nailed and I'm on cloud 9

Does anybody fancy doing Colour Run, Sunderland, 20 July 2014?

For those of you just starting and filled with trepidation.....

Finished with a Parkrun!

Little bit annoyed with myself, but can't complain too much

Just did my first full 5k

Got a new toy - Garmin Vivofit

Wanna do this!

Oh Dear, Oh Dear - Gone and done it now!

Nearly fell off the wagon

Week 9 run 3 complete

How accurate do you find mapmyrun?

Emmm need some advice about chaffing in very delicate area

Why do I let everything get in the way of running

W4 R2 ✔️

Week 3 run 1 completed

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