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W2R1 So far so good!

I almost forgot to post! I just completed W2R1. Not sure what I was afraid of. I just got lost in the music and then Laura would slow me down! I have not run...

I almost forgot to post! I just completed W2R1. Not sure what I was afraid of. I...

Burgdude

Graduate•10 years ago

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OOH!! Not a good idea

Planned out a one-way 10K run/walk to an area that is slightly unfamiliar to me -- ending at a small shopping centre , where my wife could pick me up and we...

Planned out a one-way 10K run/walk to an area that is slightly unfamiliar to me ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is anyone else having problems with inaccurate step count on Garmin Vivofit?

Tulli

Graduate•10 years ago

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Parkrun 5

I'm a bit late posting this time. I have had a really bad week and needed a good run. Life hasn't been good and I was quite ill in the morning but I thought...

I'm a bit late posting this time. I have had a really bad week and needed a goo...

mustgetthin

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 - A bit over the top?

For any passers by in Hook (Hampshire) on Saturday morning, seeing the guy at the side of the road jumping up and down trying to pat himself on the back, that...

For any passers by in Hook (Hampshire) on Saturday morning, seeing the guy at th...

NickTuson

Graduate•10 years ago

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just signed up for my first 5k (eeeeeek !)

Its a local fun-run. No timing, and some folk walk some of it. Next Sunday morning. Its in aid of cancer research, and hubby and I have signed up as a duo....

Its a local fun-run. No timing, and some folk walk some of it. Next Sunday morni...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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"My common sense is tingling..."

(Monday) ...it tells me that if I managed 7/1 yesterday then today must be a day off. Time to regroup. Possibly see if there's such a thing as a 'George...

(Monday) ...it tells me that if I managed 7/1 yesterday then today must be a day...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yay for me !#!?

Week 4 run 2 completed and I almost felt like a runner!! I actually call what I do a joggette as its not quite a jog but not a walk lol!! I really did not want...

Week 4 run 2 completed and I almost felt like a runner!! I actually call what I ...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm a Graduate!

There is nothing in life quite as satisfying as achieving a goal which in the beginning seemed so totally impossible. I've never run anywhere in my life. The...

There is nothing in life quite as satisfying as achieving a goal which in the be...

karlotta

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R2

For the second time I felt like I got into a zone. Like my pace was just right and it felt good, breathing and everything just fitting together nicely in this...

For the second time I felt like I got into a zone. Like my pace was just right a...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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Nearly there W8R1 completed!

Yay! Nearly there, can't believe it, just run ( well jogged) 28 mins. I have ditched Laura for my own playlist. Will post it when I'm not so cream - crackered!...

Yay! Nearly there, can't believe it, just run ( well jogged) 28 mins. I have dit...

Runboomer

Graduate•10 years ago

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Knee Pain Recovery

Hi, I posted last week (and got some sound advice) about buying new trainers as I experienced knee pain after finishing the 3rd run of week 1. I spent today...

Hi, I posted last week (and got some sound advice) about buying new trainers as ...

Hoopla

•10 years ago

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help with a play list please

help trying to sort a running list on spotify, so far Another one bites the dust, Dont stop my now, The Pogues, Sweet Caroline, American Pie, Wind beneath my...

help trying to sort a running list on spotify, so far Another one bites the dust...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back from the brink of giving up.

I think I'd expected post grad runs to transform me into a proper runner. I'd read so many reports of distance and times on here and I saw no one as slow as...

I think I'd expected post grad runs to transform me into a proper runner. I'd re...

Jaqs99

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st post graduation run :-)

I'm still surprising myself with how much I am loving the running! Never saw myself as a runner! Managed 5.1k in 33 minutes (trying to increase running to 33...

I'm still surprising myself with how much I am loving the running! Never saw mys...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Seem to be going backwards, not forwards, since graduation.

The past few runs have seemed more difficult than the programme. I don't seem to be able to run for 30 minutes without finding an excuse to stop at about 20....

The past few runs have seemed more difficult than the programme. I don't seem t...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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DID IT !!!

so........don't really post much on here but do read lots of posts, anyway today I did my third 30 minute run of this week so I guess that means I get a badge...

so........don't really post much on here but do read lots of posts, anyway today...

Moosetgoose

Graduate•10 years ago

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Back with a BOOM!!!

I have spent the last 6 months only ever blogging about my miserable aches and pains. Not anymore folks, I am back with a boom, and no more sulking! I have at...

I have spent the last 6 months only ever blogging about my miserable aches and p...

Nerdio

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm a Graduate for the second time

This morning was my W9R3 and I did exactly 5k (including 5 minute walk) in 40 minutes. I'm really happy to have achieved it although, having done it before, I...

This morning was my W9R3 and I did exactly 5k (including 5 minute walk) in 40 mi...

flowerbox

Graduate•10 years ago

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First 10K event - Women's Running 10K Cardiff

I did this women's-only 10K yesterday. The race was extremely well organised, with a smooth bag drop and pick-up. Even for this relatively short distance,...

I did this women's-only 10K yesterday. The race was extremely well organised, wi...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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probably tmi - but - anyone had really bad trapped wind after starting running / c25k?? please say its not just me!

I'm only on my secong run of c25k but 've had really bad (and quite painful) wind since my first run on Thursday...... anyone else? And if so will it go away...

I'm only on my secong run of c25k but 've had really bad (and quite painful) win...

MrsMc82

•10 years ago

5 Replies

W9R1 completed - graduation here I come, touch wood

Well 8.40 am on a sunny Sunday morning and off we went: Me and Laura and You and Julie for the warm up walk. Daughter no. 1, a regular runner had nagged me...

Well 8.40 am on a sunny Sunday morning and off we went: Me and Laura and You and...

dytham

Graduate•10 years ago

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Day 3 wk 1 done!

I am shattered, exhausted, stiff and wet ( been raining!) but have now done week1day 3!! Boy am I tired but happy:-) did it after a 16km bike ride too:-)...

I am shattered, exhausted, stiff and wet ( been raining!) but have now done week...

Manboobmarc

•10 years ago

12 Replies

W9R1 done, first 5 minutes still difficult

Like a lot of people here I've struggled with the first 5 minutes of the longer runs, and again today I struggled, but once I get over that magical 5 min mark...

Like a lot of people here I've struggled with the first 5 minutes of the longer ...

mattm

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 2, my best yet

I feel amazing, did Wk6 R2 this am, the 1st 10 minute run I felt as If I was really running, as opposed to shuffling, not fast but running, then a 3 minute...

I feel amazing, did Wk6 R2 this am, the 1st 10 minute run I felt as If I was rea...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk8 Run2 Completed despite stiff calfs

Calfs were really stiff this morning and still have this annoying extra stiffness in my left calf since my fall on wk7 2 weeks ago. Takes about 3 or 4 mins...

Calfs were really stiff this morning and still have this annoying extra stiffnes...

Jol_Keen

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

The morning after the night before - man candy marathon, my new training partner ;) and that's Week 9 Run 2 done

No dizzy spells yesterday and a belly full of dinner meant that I was gonna be good to go this morning. So early night, but first movie. Ummmm the last...

No dizzy spells yesterday and a belly full of dinner meant that I was gonna be g...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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My first post here: just done Wk5 Run 3!

I had some technical issues which stopped me joining the forum until now... Hi Everyone! I've just got back from a beautiful riverside run with my husband...

I had some technical issues which stopped me joining the forum until now... Hi E...

BeckL

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Achilles pain- I've tried stretching twice a day, just seems to make it worse.going into wk 7 of no running. Any ideas folks?

I have had a few bike rides, that also seems to have agrevated the issue. Even walking any distance seems to be causing a problem.. Stretch 3 times, 30...

I have had a few bike rides, that also seems to have agrevated the issue. Even ...

forrestg

Graduate•10 years ago

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An interesting week

Hi all, last Saturday did my second post graduation 5k. It was the local equivalent of a race for life but I think to badge it that you need more people, so...

Hi all, last Saturday did my second post graduation 5k. It was the local equiva...

Windswept1

Graduate•10 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

W2R1 So far so good!

OOH!! Not a good idea

Is anyone else having problems with inaccurate step count on Garmin Vivofit?

Parkrun 5

Week 5 Run 3 - A bit over the top?

just signed up for my first 5k (eeeeeek !)

"My common sense is tingling..."

Yay for me !#!?

I'm a Graduate!

W7R2

Nearly there W8R1 completed!

Knee Pain Recovery

help with a play list please

Back from the brink of giving up.

1st post graduation run :-)

Seem to be going backwards, not forwards, since graduation.

DID IT !!!

Back with a BOOM!!!

I'm a Graduate for the second time

First 10K event - Women's Running 10K Cardiff

probably tmi - but - anyone had really bad trapped wind after starting running / c25k?? please say its not just me!

W9R1 completed - graduation here I come, touch wood

Day 3 wk 1 done!

W9R1 done, first 5 minutes still difficult

Week 6 Run 2, my best yet

Wk8 Run2 Completed despite stiff calfs

The morning after the night before - man candy marathon, my new training partner ;) and that's Week 9 Run 2 done

My first post here: just done Wk5 Run 3!

Achilles pain- I've tried stretching twice a day, just seems to make it worse.going into wk 7 of no running. Any ideas folks?

An interesting week

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