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I am quite impressed by MY ASICS. Using info about your past training/running and your age, it comes up with running plans for different distances - you select...

Anybody using MY ASICS??

I am quite impressed by MY ASICS. Using info about your past training/running an...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

Re my previous posts (slow, slow, quick, quick, slow). Said I would own up if I had calculated my speed wrong using my pedometer. My nephew has explained to...

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Definitely slow!

Re my previous posts (slow, slow, quick, quick, slow). Said I would own up if I...

Running66

Graduate•10 years ago

Completed my second run of week 3 yesterday and felt OK, the legs felt tired and the leg muscles felt less like I could play a tune on them if anyone knows...

W3 R2 complete yaaay..:-)

Completed my second run of week 3 yesterday and felt OK, the legs felt tired and...

deviate66

•10 years ago

My last run before the big one on Sunday, up at 6am, ran 5k and came home to see my Just Giving page has hit £700 !!! Feeling awesome ! best thing I ever did...

Loving C25K.......................

My last run before the big one on Sunday, up at 6am, ran 5k and came home to see...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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More than a little nervous....

Ok, so I graduated 11 months ago and I've run countless times over 5k and considerably more since. But tonight I run in an official event for the first time...

Ok, so I graduated 11 months ago and I've run countless times over 5k and consid...

Rob_and_his_westie

Graduate•10 years ago

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OOPs!- running late but had new adventure! :)

Oh dear! afraid i wasn't organized going to my "tuesday nighters" running club previous evening, got nearly there @ 6.20pm, to see them all heading off from...

Oh dear! afraid i wasn't organized going to my "tuesday nighters" running club p...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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W8R2 - finally 'get' it! :-)

Hi all. I did my W8 R2 this morning but almost woosed out. Running buddy was late and I was happily contemplating a leisurely breakfast when she arrived. So...

Hi all. I did my W8 R2 this morning but almost woosed out. Running buddy was lat...

madcow_lala

•10 years ago

thought some maylike to see Australia's bravest cat ??...

Completely off topic -- but...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

Oh dear. Troops you must spur me on. Training is coming to a standstill after last poor run. Triathlon starts next week. Never mind which fancy dress shall I...

From utter nothingness comes swirling form! Life begins where once was void!

Oh dear. Troops you must spur me on. Training is coming to a standstill after la...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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B210k run 1 done - felt great

Ok now I know I'm an addict. My ankle felt better and I really missed running the last few days so I decided to give the treadmill a go. Downloaded Sami and...

Ok now I know I'm an addict. My ankle felt better and I really missed running th...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Ankle/Achilles pain?

Hi, I have had some stiffness/pain in the back of my right ankle after my last couple of runs. It hasn't hurt while running, and I don't recall pulling it or...

Hi, I have had some stiffness/pain in the back of my right ankle after my last c...

Delilah_77

Graduate•10 years ago

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I feel immense!

I was a total anti-runner! I used to very royally take the mick out of my running friend. Anyway I have been swimming regularly for about 12 months and have...

I was a total anti-runner! I used to very royally take the mick out of my runnin...

loubee33

Graduate•10 years ago

As the title says I DID IT!!!! 20 mins straight and I loved it I feel like a runner at last. All those who are nervous about it have faith in the programme...

Week 5 run 3 done!! And lived to tell the tale ;)

As the title says I DID IT!!!! 20 mins straight and I loved it I feel like a run...

cooper14

Graduate•10 years ago

So, I had posted yesterday that I was struggling a little since graduation. After reading some very good advice I tried a different approach today. I've been...

What a difference a day makes!

So, I had posted yesterday that I was struggling a little since graduation. Afte...

emmalouise80

Graduate•10 years ago

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Speed !

Thanks for all the lovely messages following my 'graduation' last week. Dare I say it, but I AM beginning to feel the love' much to my surprise, in the form of...

Thanks for all the lovely messages following my 'graduation' last week. Dare I s...

LuvinManitoba

Graduate•10 years ago

Hi everyone! I did my graduation run Sunday afternoon, and it went pretty well -- I ran the 30 minutes plus a bit extra. Since then, I've moved to a new area...

Graduated!

Hi everyone! I did my graduation run Sunday afternoon, and it went pretty well -...

EmB24

Graduate•10 years ago

I completed week 3 run 2 and whilst doing the run I experienced shin splints. Today (the day after the run) my legs don't feel really bad, but do feel...

Are these pains normal?

I completed week 3 run 2 and whilst doing the run I experienced shin splints. ...

wicket2961

•10 years ago

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W6r2 done!

Went really Well & im starting to think I'm lucky, don't seam to have had a bad run out yet! (Touch wood) ;-) Did find I had to tell the voice to get lost a...

Went really Well & im starting to think I'm lucky, don't seam to have had a bad ...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week three, run one done.

Never ever thought I'd say this but I'm absolutely loving it. The world has indeed turned on its head !!!!!

Never ever thought I'd say this but I'm absolutely loving it. The world has inde...

Jakerook

•10 years ago

Hi all, recently started the NHS Choices Couch to 5k - Week 2! Is anyone else experiencing crashing problems with the app? Thanks!

Herbiechapman

Graduate•10 years ago

I am starting week 2 and i can't believe how enthusiastic i am!! I really can't wait to get out there. The sun is shining and i want to run that woodland...

WEEK 2

I am starting week 2 and i can't believe how enthusiastic i am!! I really can't ...

mancbird

Graduate•10 years ago

I'm finding it so hard to run outside in this summer heat. the past two days I've been running in the gym on the treadmill but I don't enjoy it as much. I'm up...

soooo hot

I'm finding it so hard to run outside in this summer heat. the past two days I'v...

maestra821

•10 years ago

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Read at your own risk !!

Hello friends, this is a copy of what is written on my just giving page, as you all know I run Sunday and I am not sure if I am excited or scared !! If any of...

Hello friends, this is a copy of what is written on my just giving page, as you ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

Done it. Exactly one month since my last 10K distance I've managed to overcome a little mental hurdle - mainly that because it had been so long, would I be...

A THERAPEUTIC 10K!

Done it. Exactly one month since my last 10K distance I've managed to overcome a...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1....

.....was brilliant. Bit nervous about 5 mins but the time flew....,must have been the Enya-Einaudi mash up. Got some new running shoes.....have bought a new...

.....was brilliant. Bit nervous about 5 mins but the time flew....,must have bee...

jwperks

Graduate•10 years ago

OK, who's up for a REAL challenge? I have been looking on-line for challanging race events that are not your usual GNR/London Marathon etc, and I found this....

WHO'S UP FOR A REAL CHALLENGE?

OK, who's up for a REAL challenge? I have been looking on-line for challanging ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Return of the pavement plodding.

First run in a fortnight. Despite taking my gear on hols, it was just too hot to do any running (zero motivation to do so and some small glasses of the local...

First run in a fortnight. Despite taking my gear on hols, it was just too hot to...

runner56

Graduate•10 years ago