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Graduation run! And a break in....

I have done IT! Finally got there - yes, run 3 of week 9 is over and in just 16 weeks ;) ok, I may feel a bit envious of those of you who managed to do it in...

I have done IT! Finally got there - yes, run 3 of week 9 is over and in just 16...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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Week6 R3 Completed.

Well that was hard. Ran around Nonsuch park in Cheam and it was really hot 22 at 9am, Can't actually believei have done it. Feeling a little...

Well that was hard. Ran around Nonsuch park in Cheam and it was really hot 22 ...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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Finally - after 10 days and 5 attempts, Week 5 done!

I can't quite believe it - finally got through week 5 and particularly the dreaded W5R3. I've mainly been a treadmill runner up to now - I like my numbers and...

I can't quite believe it - finally got through week 5 and particularly the dread...

rr76

Graduate•10 years ago

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I've only gone and done it!! Week 9 Run 3 completed

I am the queen of half finished keep-fit programmes. I must have a library of exercise DVDs and books all gathering dust on the book shelf which have looked...

I am the queen of half finished keep-fit programmes. I must have a library of ex...

cathymolly

Graduate•10 years ago

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Race for Life 5K.....today!

After the highs and lows of the 9 weeks I'm just going to go out with all the other "gals", not worry about time, pace, breathing, what I look like and do my...

After the highs and lows of the 9 weeks I'm just going to go out with all the ot...

Jax1960

Graduate•10 years ago

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When will this become easier?

I finished the C25K a couple of weeks ago and was delighted with my achievement but am struggling to improve my fitness level. I'm 54 and thrilled to be able...

I finished the C25K a couple of weeks ago and was delighted with my achievement ...

Latestarter54

•10 years ago

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Slipped on a chip...

Went to theatre a week ago and as show was late finishing I had to run for last train. No problem only 700m. However, I was in blue stilettoes. With 100m to go...

Went to theatre a week ago and as show was late finishing I had to run for last ...

Janglyshe

Graduate•10 years ago

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8K run in the sun... thank you C25K!

Good morning runners! Just back from a lovely riverside 8K run. After playing about with B210K I decided that I didn't like the intervals and I've been taking...

Good morning runners! Just back from a lovely riverside 8K run. After playing ab...

Hidden

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Finished week 1

So I've done three week 1 runs, I did two of them indoors in my flat running on the spot because I was to embarrassed to go outside, but today I ventured...

So I've done three week 1 runs, I did two of them indoors in my flat running on ...

Khillary

Graduate•10 years ago

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Feeling left out...

I obviously managed to put a bit more effort into w1r2 as I wrecked my knee. It gradually got worse over the next week and I gave in on Friday after limping in...

I obviously managed to put a bit more effort into w1r2 as I wrecked my knee. It ...

queenhermione

•10 years ago

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W1R1 - so I remember....

This is just going to come out as a stream of consciousness.... The backdrop is that the last time I did any real exercise was at school in Liverpool in the...

This is just going to come out as a stream of consciousness.... The backdrop is...

DiabolicalLiberty

•10 years ago

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Hi can i take testo booster on an empty stomach before work out?

rashwani

•10 years ago

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My first post and hoping wont it wont be the last.

I started my first sets of exercise this morning. I'm glad that I am able to share my journey with you you.

I started my first sets of exercise this morning. I'm glad that I am able to sha...

erie

•10 years ago

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Fell down... Literally

So... I was up to w4r1 and somehow took fright. I mean, Id done run 1, and found it okaaaaay - not brilliant, but just about doable. Then, due to stress and...

So... I was up to w4r1 and somehow took fright. I mean, Id done run 1, and found...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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05:05 Early morning walk

I took this path after such a long break. I woke up about two hours earlier than normal. managed to use my exercise bike for 35 minutes. I used a much harder...

I took this path after such a long break. I woke up about two hours earlier than...

erie

•10 years ago

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WEEK 9 - Graduation Week

Today I woke up my usual time and started the Graduation Week. I did run 1 of WK 9 just before 5 am in the morning. The warm-up and stretches before the 5...

Today I woke up my usual time and started the Graduation Week. I did run 1 of WK...

azharalkindi

Graduate•10 years ago

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It seems Corporal poppypug (ents div) is now Lieutentant Poppypug (ents div). Party on.

Here's the pinto! (Honest it's not my Lego.) Spot Nanna and the bingo babes in the background.

Here's the pinto! (Honest it's not my Lego.) Spot Nanna and the bingo babes in t...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh, my gosh look at that fluffy unicorn! He's so fluffy I'm gonna die!

That's specially for Corporal poppypug (ents div) who's soon to graduate. (Sunday) 9/1 this morning. Expect all new officers out manning the trolley and...

That's specially for Corporal poppypug (ents div) who's soon to graduate. (Sund...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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W5r2 that was hard

Did w5r2 this afternoon. It was hard! Uphill (very slightly) bits VERY hard!!!! Did it though.-just. I do love running downhill, but I don't seem to be able to...

Did w5r2 this afternoon. It was hard! Uphill (very slightly) bits VERY hard!!!! ...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•10 years ago

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No running

I haven't run since Monday and am missing it such a lot. On my last run I felt a burning sensation in my right shin and told myself to shake it out and stop...

I haven't run since Monday and am missing it such a lot. On my last run I felt ...

kickibro

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woo hoo another race, another medal!!!!

Did a 5 k with my friend today and improved my time a bit and was surprised when they called me for the 1st place award in my age group!!! I was wondering if...

Did a 5 k with my friend today and improved my time a bit and was surprised when...

Maitko2

Graduate•10 years ago

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Great time at park run this morning

Ran with my daughter who was doing 1st park run and has just finished c25k which was lovely Got hug from Wilma another c25k er at start and then a lady who I...

Ran with my daughter who was doing 1st park run and has just finished c25k which...

Fitfor60

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R3 - Unsuccessful

Just come back from my run, well, walk. I was due to do this run on thursday but didn't manage to go out until today. I couldn't find my inhaler so went out...

Just come back from my run, well, walk. I was due to do this run on thursday but...

RainbowPixie

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Is it ok to run on an empty stomach? Generally go straight out from bed before the kids can block the door...

Frenah

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

Is this a good time?

Last night I found out that I'm doing a 5km race tomorrow so last night I went for a run (to train a little) I only ran 3km though, and I did it in 15 minutes,...

Last night I found out that I'm doing a 5km race tomorrow so last night I went f...

Jenayah7lynn

•10 years ago

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Wet start to Parkrun no 10! Thunder and lightening , new venue , new injury! :(

Well our parkrun has now moved to Appley in Ryde for a few weeks while IOW festival is on and various other events!OH and i weren't sure where to park, so went...

Well our parkrun has now moved to Appley in Ryde for a few weeks while IOW festi...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Mind explaining how that works

So I've just finished wk5r3 and I still haven't figured out how......I know all the believe in the programme thing, but I can't actually run......if I can do...

So I've just finished wk5r3 and I still haven't figured out how......I know all ...

faithr

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 3 it's all done and dusted!!! Whoop whoop.

Firstly a big big thanks to my forum friends for getting me this far. I completed the C25k this morning with my sister at the Naas parkrun. My first 5k and I...

Firstly a big big thanks to my forum friends for getting me this far. I complete...

Nellyharte

Graduate•10 years ago

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A disaster run doesn't have to be a disaster and that pigeon is almost as big as that cat.

So I was meant to be doing a park run at clumber park today. Sadly Mr Mouse er Spoonie, oh why didn't I use my normal name of LittlemouseLilly it's all too...

So I was meant to be doing a park run at clumber park today. Sadly Mr Mouse er S...

spoonierunning

Graduate•10 years ago

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Long run week 3

Aimed to do 1hour 20 today but stopped at 1 hour 15, still feel good though. My running felt a lot more relaxed and coordinated today like my body was working...

Aimed to do 1hour 20 today but stopped at 1 hour 15, still feel good though. My ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for June 2014

Graduation run! And a break in....

Week6 R3 Completed.

Finally - after 10 days and 5 attempts, Week 5 done!

I've only gone and done it!! Week 9 Run 3 completed

Race for Life 5K.....today!

When will this become easier?

Slipped on a chip...

8K run in the sun... thank you C25K!

Finished week 1

Feeling left out...

W1R1 - so I remember....

Hi can i take testo booster on an empty stomach before work out?

My first post and hoping wont it wont be the last.

Fell down... Literally

05:05 Early morning walk

WEEK 9 - Graduation Week

It seems Corporal poppypug (ents div) is now Lieutentant Poppypug (ents div). Party on.

Oh, my gosh look at that fluffy unicorn! He's so fluffy I'm gonna die!

W5r2 that was hard

No running

Woo hoo another race, another medal!!!!

Great time at park run this morning

W1R3 - Unsuccessful

Is it ok to run on an empty stomach? Generally go straight out from bed before the kids can block the door...

Is this a good time?

Wet start to Parkrun no 10! Thunder and lightening , new venue , new injury! :(

Mind explaining how that works

Week 9 run 3 it's all done and dusted!!! Whoop whoop.

A disaster run doesn't have to be a disaster and that pigeon is almost as big as that cat.

Long run week 3

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