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What treadmill? Manual or electric one and one that is easily stored?

For horrible weather days, when I have no sitter. Also looking for one that's not to expensive, foldable maybe?

For horrible weather days, when I have no sitter. Also looking for one that's n...

Scarlet38

•10 years ago

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Out of action

Currently have an chest infection and feel wheezy. So I can manage long walks and no runs. Just itching to get back out there. Went to GP today who has advised...

Currently have an chest infection and feel wheezy. So I can manage long walks an...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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GNR Training - Stage one complete ;-)

I tried writing this post in a way that wouldn't come across as bragging but gave up after three attempts so I'll unashamedly shout it from the roof tops...

I tried writing this post in a way that wouldn't come across as bragging but gav...

Matp

Graduate•10 years ago

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race fever

warning race fever has started to set in ive just had my race number emailed to me 67 wave 1 baby ,started my first race back in november in wave 4 ,my...

warning race fever has started to set in ive just had my race number emailed t...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 "tick" but a bit of a plod

W8R2 ticked off tonight, but definitely a bit of a plod, especially in the middle bit! Started with my usual first 5 minute gremlins telling me it's too hard,...

W8R2 ticked off tonight, but definitely a bit of a plod, especially in the middl...

greenofthesouth

•10 years ago

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“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”

(Thursday) No short cuts today, 7/3, surging forwards accompanied by my trusty valet pulling the tartan musical instrument trolley. (If we can nick it from...

(Thursday) No short cuts today, 7/3, surging forwards accompanied by my trusty v...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Second run without lovely Laura

Used rock my run app for tunes which I thought was fantastic music to run to. Ran for 45 minutes which i was ecstatic about. (6k). I'm not too bothered about...

Used rock my run app for tunes which I thought was fantastic music to run to. Ra...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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What is "natural" running??

On the Internet, there is a lot of discussion by people about how they run "naturally". Some will say that they naturally run by landing on their heels first...

On the Internet, there is a lot of discussion by people about how they run "natu...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post graduation

My first week after graduation and I am still enjoying it. I continue to tinker with my play list but I'm getting there . Today I ran for 33 minutes and I am...

My first week after graduation and I am still enjoying it. I continue to tinker ...

Laurae

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1 R2 and knee has gone mental!!

So this evening I did my second run of week one. After my run on Monday my left knee was feeling a little stiff but then today it felt really bruised and my...

So this evening I did my second run of week one. After my run on Monday my left ...

Luluclaire

•10 years ago

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W6 R3 done

running for 25 minutes, did not think I could do this, also lost 2 1/2 stone feel great

running for 25 minutes, did not think I could do this, also lost 2 1/2 stone fee...

TheRef

•10 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2 done :)

Am feeling fantastic after doing the above but am already getting worried about the next run - a full 20 mins :( first run in the rain & found it quite...

Am feeling fantastic after doing the above but am already getting worried about ...

Harr1s

•10 years ago

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Rain Stopped Play...had enough of this now!!

So, running severely curtailed due to me being a wuss.....and can't set out on holiday due to the river levels being too high for navigation. Only redeeming...

So, running severely curtailed due to me being a wuss.....and can't set out on h...

folkieboater

Graduate•10 years ago

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bad knee and giving up?

I have developed a pain in my right knee and am thinking of giving up. Its a pity because was really enjoying the runs - week 4 run 2 completed any...

I have developed a pain in my right knee and am thinking of giving up. Its a pi...

patagonian

•10 years ago

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Does anyone subscribe to any running magazines?

There seem to be a lot out there. I was just wondering if any are any good, or if they are mostly adverts and stuff you can get on the internet anyway. thanks

There seem to be a lot out there. I was just wondering if any are any good, or ...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

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fell off the bandwagon... Exam stress!

Currently in the middle of my uni finals (scary times) Had 3 exams, got 2 left and an assignment due next tues then its all over apart from finishing the...

Currently in the middle of my uni finals (scary times) Had 3 exams, got 2 left a...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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New distance PB - 16K/9.94miles! (Darn that extra 0.06...!)

Previous best was 14K and today was the day I set out to try to do better. This wasn't about time or speed but just running further. The weather was perfect...

Previous best was 14K and today was the day I set out to try to do better. This ...

dottiemay

Graduate•10 years ago

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garmin 10 or 310?

Looking at getting a Garmin. Amazon have fr310XT with HRM for about £125 at the moment, which is a big saving. They have fr10 for about £75. Anyone use the...

Looking at getting a Garmin. Amazon have fr310XT with HRM for about £125 at the...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wonderful first graduation run!

It was tipping it down with rain, I didn't think I'd bother but something compelled me to get out there and do it. I had no particular aim in mind but I knew I...

It was tipping it down with rain, I didn't think I'd bother but something compel...

flowerbox

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9r3: I did it! I did it! I did it! I did it! I did it! AND I did 5k!!!!!

Can't believe it, but it's true, I only went and did it! *does a little scream* Woke up this morning thinking I might run, did a few gentle stretches and...

Can't believe it, but it's true, I only went and did it! *does a little scream* ...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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LONGEST NON STOP RUN

Dear all, As a follow up to my last post, I had to go out again yesterday and try out "super slow" running. My previous attempt was successful but still too...

Dear all, As a follow up to my last post, I had to go out again yesterday and t...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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More calf injury woes, when to rest and when to stretch?

Me again, still out of action after graduating 2 Saturdays ago. I went for my first post graduate run last week and my calf started to tighten up after 10...

Me again, still out of action after graduating 2 Saturdays ago. I went for my fi...

Philholly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 15

Hubby was at the sports shop for something else, and wandered over to check out the Forerunner 10s, as I'd been talking about getting one, but dithering...

Hubby was at the sports shop for something else, and wandered over to check out ...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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Good grief! I just finished week 5 run 3...and I can't quite believe it!

I actually jogged for 20 minutes without stopping. I was really daunted by this run and woke up about 3 times during the night to check whether it was time to...

I actually jogged for 20 minutes without stopping. I was really daunted by this ...

HelenT

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Variety is the spice of life!

I don't know if anyone else ever got the feeling that running every other day as recommended was becoming a bit of a treadmill (excuse the pun) . I certainly...

I don't know if anyone else ever got the feeling that running every other day as...

turnturtle

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ha, week 5 Run 1 done!

have to say that my last two runs have been really enjoyable as the body is feeling great. I didn't think that a someone with a stent, like me, would be able...

have to say that my last two runs have been really enjoyable as the body is feel...

pastort

•10 years ago

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W6R3 - Prince has a lot to answer for!

Completed W6 R2 last Thursday and the intervals were really getting to me, I was just looking forward to stopping so much! I had planned to do R3 on Saturday,...

Completed W6 R2 last Thursday and the intervals were really getting to me, I was...

Midlifecat

•10 years ago

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Staggered I've run 5K (without staggering)

Firstly, I haven't finished the programme. But once I got to the end of week 5 and found that I could run for prolonged periods of time, I threw caution to the...

Firstly, I haven't finished the programme. But once I got to the end of week 5 a...

Lyds66

•10 years ago

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W5R3 - Mind 1, Matter 0 I decided I couldn't do it, so didn't!

Was looking forward to W5R3. I thought this would be the day when I really started to feel like a runner. Ha! It's fair to say that when the going got tough...

Was looking forward to W5R3. I thought this would be the day when I really start...

MightDieTrying

•10 years ago

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After almost 2 weeks break how should I approach week 9 run 3

I completed wk 9 run 2 last Tuesday (20th) due to unforeseen circumstances I haven't been able to complete run 3 yet but have been out walking quite a bit up...

I completed wk 9 run 2 last Tuesday (20th) due to unforeseen circumstances I hav...

getfitgran

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

What treadmill? Manual or electric one and one that is easily stored?

Out of action

GNR Training - Stage one complete ;-)

race fever

Week 8 Run 2 "tick" but a bit of a plod

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”

Second run without lovely Laura

What is "natural" running??

Post graduation

W1 R2 and knee has gone mental!!

W6 R3 done

W5R2 done :)

Rain Stopped Play...had enough of this now!!

bad knee and giving up?

Does anyone subscribe to any running magazines?

fell off the bandwagon... Exam stress!

New distance PB - 16K/9.94miles! (Darn that extra 0.06...!)

garmin 10 or 310?

Wonderful first graduation run!

W9r3: I did it! I did it! I did it! I did it! I did it! AND I did 5k!!!!!

LONGEST NON STOP RUN

More calf injury woes, when to rest and when to stretch?

Just bought myself a Garmin Forerunner 15

Good grief! I just finished week 5 run 3...and I can't quite believe it!

Variety is the spice of life!

Ha, week 5 Run 1 done!

W6R3 - Prince has a lot to answer for!

Staggered I've run 5K (without staggering)

W5R3 - Mind 1, Matter 0 I decided I couldn't do it, so didn't!

After almost 2 weeks break how should I approach week 9 run 3

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