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W9r2 - AncientMum or IdiotMum??

Couldn't wait any longer. After 4days enforced rest due to dodgy ancient knees and asthma flare up, I woke up this morning determined to run come what may...

Couldn't wait any longer. After 4days enforced rest due to dodgy ancient knees a...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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We are men of action, lies do not become us.

Well now I've put this in I'm obliged to go for 7/1. When I get back I'm going to need sustenance. Can someone pop round to Nan's so it's ready - maybe bacon...

Well now I've put this in I'm obliged to go for 7/1. When I get back I'm going t...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Went solo at parkrun no 9, no BF but a PB! :)

Nearly didn't go Parkrunning today! had a bit of a headache and it was gloomy outside :( alarm was set for 5.45 as OH was off to the mainland to watch old...

Nearly didn't go Parkrunning today! had a bit of a headache and it was gloomy ou...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Guardian advanced running podcasts

Just discovered these http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/guardian-guide-to-running-podcast-advanced 2xthreshold runs, 1x interval, and 1xhill...

Just discovered these http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/guardian-gu...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1: TAKE 2 !

Following my visit to the nurse prac. yesterday, I was given the all clear to go ahead and run. When I say run, I mean more of a bouncy walk. When I first...

Following my visit to the nurse prac. yesterday, I was given the all clear to go...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Just completed W5 Run3!

I started C25K on Easter Sunday, and if someone had told me then, that I'd be running non-stop for 20 minutes a month later, I wouldn't have believed them!...

I started C25K on Easter Sunday, and if someone had told me then, that I'd be ru...

dartymoor

Graduate•10 years ago

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C25k treadmill to outdoors, much harder!

I have just restarted week 6 as I decided to retreat from the treadmill back to the great outdoors. Wowzers, what a shock! I managed a straight 20 min run on...

I have just restarted week 6 as I decided to retreat from the treadmill back to ...

NatC25Kiskillingme

•10 years ago

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Completed Edinburgh 5k in 36m17secs. Was 348 out of 562!! Woohoo!! Just so excited.

Really been nervous and on way there wondered why on earth was I putting myself through this but once start gun went off I just LOVED every minute. Perfect...

Really been nervous and on way there wondered why on earth was I putting myself...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wooohooooo!

Did the dreaded 20 minute run (w5r3) this morning and found its reputation is undeserved. Bring on week 6! Happy running to all.

Did the dreaded 20 minute run (w5r3) this morning and found its reputation is un...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

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Does anyone know the title of the song used for Wk2 warm down? Can't trace it. Ta.

New2Running448

•10 years ago

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How do garmins compare with gps in smartphone ?

After one outing too many when my phone hasn't locked onto a statellite, I"m seriously considering the garmin route. But before I spend the money, can anyone...

After one outing too many when my phone hasn't locked onto a statellite, I"m ser...

ajwyld

Graduate•10 years ago

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mad dogs and the rain!!!!

I have just got back from a run over the fields, never again on a Saturday afternoon. First of all i was chased twice by the same boxer dog whose owner seemed...

I have just got back from a run over the fields, never again on a Saturday after...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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NO RUNNING FOR ME TODAY - ENERGY IS SAPPED

I just could not get up this morning. My alarm went off, my running gear was all laid out, I'd been EXTREMELY careful keeping my wine intake, I'd even prepared...

I just could not get up this morning. My alarm went off, my running gear was all...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Graduated!!!

Should have graduated a week ago but was ill :-( Actually did run 3 during the week but then I did my first parkrun this morning so now I really feel like...

Should have graduated a week ago but was ill :-( Actually did run 3 during the ...

Gingerbreadman

Graduate•10 years ago

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Blimey those lumps are muscles!

Had a bit of a shock in the shower today - was showering post run with my contact lenses in and was quite amazed to discover the muscle definition that has...

Had a bit of a shock in the shower today - was showering post run with my contac...

greenofthesouth

•10 years ago

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LOOKIE, LOOKIE, LOOKIE ^_^

I can't believe I've got my badge. My graduation run was amazing. I have nearly got the music right. I managed 4.4km in 30min so not as far off as my 3.5 at...

I can't believe I've got my badge. My graduation run was amazing. I have nearly ...

Laurae

Graduate•10 years ago

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First Parkrun today - in the rain!

My very first Parkrun this morning - 10 weeks after my training started and I couldn't run a bath. Back then I set myself a personal goal of being able to run...

My very first Parkrun this morning - 10 weeks after my training started and I co...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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First Parkrun

After a choppy week of running went and did my first Parkrun today after accidentally consuming too much rum last night. I somehow did it in 36mins and seeing...

After a choppy week of running went and did my first Parkrun today after acciden...

BettysbOps

Graduate•10 years ago

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5 reasons for running in the rain...

Just back from W2r3 this morning, and my first ever run in the rain. I spent a while yesterday looking at the rain and not going out. I was encouraged by...

Just back from W2r3 this morning, and my first ever run in the rain. I spent a ...

MarkyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run 2 Week 9 - knees still a bit sore but HAD to do it...... & I did! ONE TO GO!!!!

My hips felt better today.... Thank you for all your stretching tips xxx Knees still a bit sore but bareable! I had 3 days rest so was chomping at the bit to...

My hips felt better today.... Thank you for all your stretching tips xxx Knees s...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

22 Replies

Help! No motivation!

Hi. I graduated a week ago and felt great. I set myself two new challenges - do a park run and join my local running club. Thought it would be better to get a...

Hi. I graduated a week ago and felt great. I set myself two new challenges - do ...

cre55y

Graduate•10 years ago

28 Replies

What next?

Hi all! After graduating on Wednesday (yay!) I'm feeling a bit lost! I'm not sure whether it's best to start building up to 10k or should I just be trying to...

Hi all! After graduating on Wednesday (yay!) I'm feeling a bit lost! I'm not sur...

Purplesparkle8

Graduate•10 years ago

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Long run

Completed my first long run today. I ran easy for 1 hour and covered 4 miles or 6.5k. I plan to add in 10 minutes a week and see how far that takes me. The...

Completed my first long run today. I ran easy for 1 hour and covered 4 miles or ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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No park run for me today :( but I have man candy and a spaniel so all is ok with the world. Resting is very important.

So today was the magical day that was meant to be my first park run. I really didn't want to pull out and yesterday I really felt I was going to be ok. The...

So today was the magical day that was meant to be my first park run. I really di...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1 completed :-)

So excited,have completed week 1 on Thursday :) first 2 run were quiet easy but found it harder for the 3rd one, not sure if because grass was wet from...

So excited,have completed week 1 on Thursday :) first 2 run were quiet easy bu...

Missfit_59

Graduate•10 years ago

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w2

hi i started my week two about 3 days ago, i was a bit apprehensive to start of with. but took it slowly. i feel my heart rate rising, which is surely a good...

hi i started my week two about 3 days ago, i was a bit apprehensive to start of...

lauraham

•10 years ago

4 Replies

W1

Hi i just wanted to encourage people who are maybe struggling with week 1. I am a large girl, i am currently wearing a size 24 in clothes. it took me 3 weeks...

Hi i just wanted to encourage people who are maybe struggling with week 1. I am...

lauraham

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Week 7 Run 1 - Done feeling chuffed but a bit deflated as well

I am definitely struggling. I think as others find the first 5 mins I get into my stride and I thought okay that was easy. Songs keep playing Laura says you've...

I am definitely struggling. I think as others find the first 5 mins I get into m...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 run 3....An apology

I'm afraid I think that the rain coming down is my fault. My playlist includes Toto's Africa which includes the line: "I bless the rains down in Africa!!" No...

I'm afraid I think that the rain coming down is my fault. My playlist includes T...

blunta

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

To start Stepping Stone, or to go with my own music and see what happens next because as of today I graduated Week 9 Run 3

I never thought I would be able to say that I ran for 30 minutes straight without stopping. Never thought that I would say I would be back out there again...

I never thought I would be able to say that I ran for 30 minutes straight withou...

Shadowmichael

Graduate•10 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for May 2014

W9r2 - AncientMum or IdiotMum??

We are men of action, lies do not become us.

Went solo at parkrun no 9, no BF but a PB! :)

Guardian advanced running podcasts

W1R1: TAKE 2 !

Just completed W5 Run3!

C25k treadmill to outdoors, much harder!

Completed Edinburgh 5k in 36m17secs. Was 348 out of 562!! Woohoo!! Just so excited.

Wooohooooo!

Does anyone know the title of the song used for Wk2 warm down? Can't trace it. Ta.

How do garmins compare with gps in smartphone ?

mad dogs and the rain!!!!

NO RUNNING FOR ME TODAY - ENERGY IS SAPPED

Graduated!!!

Blimey those lumps are muscles!

LOOKIE, LOOKIE, LOOKIE ^_^

First Parkrun today - in the rain!

First Parkrun

5 reasons for running in the rain...

Run 2 Week 9 - knees still a bit sore but HAD to do it...... & I did! ONE TO GO!!!!

Help! No motivation!

What next?

Long run

No park run for me today :( but I have man candy and a spaniel so all is ok with the world. Resting is very important.

W1 completed :-)

w2

W1

Week 7 Run 1 - Done feeling chuffed but a bit deflated as well

Week 6 run 3....An apology

To start Stepping Stone, or to go with my own music and see what happens next because as of today I graduated Week 9 Run 3

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