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Shiny Shoes

Apparently it's tradition to post photos of new sparkly shoes. Here's mine....move over Mo Farah here I come...hahahahahaha :) Love the Brooks byline The...

Apparently it's tradition to post photos of new sparkly shoes. Here's mine....mo...

Barbarajs

Graduate•9 years ago

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What to do next ?

Tried the stepping Stones podcast tonight , was good and hard work and had to add in 3 walks to recover along the way and manged to do the last 5 min run at...

Tried the stepping Stones podcast tonight , was good and hard work and had to ad...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Foam roller?

Hi. I purchased one today and wondered if anyone is using one? I've had a hip pain for over a week, the doctor said its muscular and to keep running. It diesnt...

Hi. I purchased one today and wondered if anyone is using one? I've had a hip pa...

NickyUk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wrong sport!

So what's wrong with having ropey calves? I have great calves (for an old, unfit, ex-smoker). They don't hurt when I walk or when I run, so what's the problem?...

So what's wrong with having ropey calves? I have great calves (for an old, unfit...

johnjc8

Graduate•9 years ago

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The heat is on....

So the forecast everyday is now 30degrees and sunny. If we are lucky there might be a some small white clouds - summer has officially arrived! So i have been...

So the forecast everyday is now 30degrees and sunny. If we are lucky there might...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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On to Week 8!

I'm now doing week 8 so I'm nearly there! I was repeating Wk 7 to give my knees time to get used to a longer run and running on pavement (no more running in a...

I'm now doing week 8 so I'm nearly there! I was repeating Wk 7 to give my knees...

Kellywillow

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gait Analysis done

Hi all, hope you are well. I've been to a local specialist running shop and had my gait analysed. The funny thing was the lady, who was brilliant and...

Hi all, hope you are well. I've been to a local specialist running shop and had...

Barbarajs

Graduate•9 years ago

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One week left!

And my first Garmin failure! It just wouldn't find any satellites this morning. Not before I'd completed the warm up and started running anyway. By the time...

And my first Garmin failure! It just wouldn't find any satellites this morning. ...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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ParkRun Saturday 15-11-2014 Leamington

Photo of me in case you spot me :)

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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I did it!

Week 9, run 3 completed :-) It's taken me 13 weeks rather than 9 but I can honestly say it's the best thing I've done in a while. Weeks 1 to 7 were outside,...

Week 9, run 3 completed :-) It's taken me 13 weeks rather than 9 but I can hones...

clarebear10473

Graduate•9 years ago

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Draycote Water 13-11-14

Visiting the UK this week. Did a run this morning around Draycote Reservoir. Very enjoyable. Used my new running shoes that I bought from runner's need in...

Visiting the UK this week. Did a run this morning around Draycote Reservoir. Ve...

Zev1963

Graduate•9 years ago

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On the road again ; -)

I did it, I finally completed week 1 (after 5 runs not 3) and have just completed Week 2 RUN 1 ... i have to say I feel pretty good. Its going to be a long...

I did it, I finally completed week 1 (after 5 runs not 3) and have just complet...

GForce

•9 years ago

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Galloway run/walk training plans & info.

I've been dabbling with this Jeff Galloway run/walk method for just over a week - I like what I've found so far, but there is so much more to it to keep me...

I've been dabbling with this Jeff Galloway run/walk method for just over a week ...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•9 years ago

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Further to yesterday's post.. anybody got a Nike+ Sportwatch, or use the app?

I'm thinking they look rather tempting....... Has anybody got one of these or have any other opinions? Many thanks Caz

I'm thinking they look rather tempting....... Has anybody got one of these or ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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First Treadmill Run :-)

Well, due to a number of reasons (dark, wet, no street lights, no pavements, mad tractor drivers) its very difficult to run outside during week nights, so I...

Well, due to a number of reasons (dark, wet, no street lights, no pavements, mad...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - Done!

Just completed Week 6 and now I am a runner! Don't know about that but looking forward to Week 7. One point though. I find it easier with out any distractions,...

Just completed Week 6 and now I am a runner! Don't know about that but looking f...

Yumphla

Graduate•9 years ago

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The perfect app

http://www.runnersworld.com/fun/the-only-running-app-you-need?icid=OBtrafficRW_TBD_AR1

http://www.runnersworld.com/fun/the-only-running-app-you-need?icid=OBtrafficRW_T...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

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Mo running

Having not run since Sunday due to work I managed to make time this evening. Did 5k with the stepping stones podcast. Bad selfie to show Mo progress. Happy...

Having not run since Sunday due to work I managed to make time this evening. Did...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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the treadmill

is anyone else doing c25k on a treadmill at the gym? i have just completed w3 run3.

is anyone else doing c25k on a treadmill at the gym? i have just completed w3 ru...

mcnuggett

•9 years ago

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Done it!

So pleased I have completed week 2 run 3 and it felt pretty good a few niggles but nothing to worry about feeling happy bring on week 3 :)

So pleased I have completed week 2 run 3 and it felt pretty good a few niggles b...

Juski

•9 years ago

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Week3

First run of week 3 tommorow and so looking forward to it.like many on here I never thought I would enjoy running,how wrong I was it makes me feel great.I'm...

First run of week 3 tommorow and so looking forward to it.like many on here I ne...

adsez

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk 9 run 3 tomorrow morning..eek!

Well, d-day is nearly here. Will be completing C25K on a treadmill at the gym so I'm a bit torn as to whether I should say I've 'graduated' yet. Want to get...

Well, d-day is nearly here. Will be completing C25K on a treadmill at the gym so...

clarebear10473

Graduate•9 years ago

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Push 5 minutes

The first 5 minutes are like... Then there's the next 3 and 5 and 5; I'm glad there's a "walk" in between. Done my second day of the 4th week and loved it. Did...

The first 5 minutes are like... Then there's the next 3 and 5 and 5; I'm glad th...

helingmic

•9 years ago

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Podcasts have vanished :(

Hi can anyone help? I'm part way through week 5 and am really pleased with my progress but the downloadable individual podcasts have vanished off the website,...

Hi can anyone help? I'm part way through week 5 and am really pleased with my pr...

sallyent

•9 years ago

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So close to Graduating....

So after my post about 2 weeks ago, I still haven't managed to do my last 2 runs. I can't even remember when my last run was (will need to check app). On...

So after my post about 2 weeks ago, I still haven't managed to do my last 2 runs...

sidbetty

Graduate•9 years ago

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I'm not a townie

So thanks to all the suggestions for running in London this week, but after my first outing running last night, I have to say I don't think I'm really suited...

So thanks to all the suggestions for running in London this week, but after my f...

Run_Rob

•9 years ago

23 Replies

W9

A few things I learnt (or is it learned!) today. 1. it really is unlucky to put something on inside out then turn it the right way and put it back on 2. If you...

A few things I learnt (or is it learned!) today. 1. it really is unlucky to put ...

Jo55

Graduate•9 years ago

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Garmin watches, Garmin Connect and other animals. Idiots guide needed!

Afternoon all. So I've decided I quite fancy a running watch for Christmas and the parentals are mithering me to tell them which one I would like - problem is...

Afternoon all. So I've decided I quite fancy a running watch for Christmas and t...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Wind and Rain

Hi all Well I've now finished W1R3 and have to admit am feeling rather smug! :-) I actually started well over a week ago but due to work I had long gaps...

Hi all Well I've now finished W1R3 and have to admit am feeling rather smug! :-...

barefootrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Three 1st's and funny legs

So today I did a long easy run and ran farther than man or woman has ever run - well ok farther than I have ever run - strange things happened though - after...

So today I did a long easy run and ran farther than man or woman has ever run - ...

Runon

Graduate•9 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for November 2014

Shiny Shoes

What to do next ?

Foam roller?

Wrong sport!

The heat is on....

On to Week 8!

Gait Analysis done

One week left!

ParkRun Saturday 15-11-2014 Leamington

I did it!

Draycote Water 13-11-14

On the road again ; -)

Galloway run/walk training plans & info.

Further to yesterday's post.. anybody got a Nike+ Sportwatch, or use the app?

First Treadmill Run :-)

Week 6 Run 3 - Done!

The perfect app

Mo running

the treadmill

Done it!

Week3

Wk 9 run 3 tomorrow morning..eek!

Push 5 minutes

Podcasts have vanished :(

So close to Graduating....

I'm not a townie

W9

Garmin watches, Garmin Connect and other animals. Idiots guide needed!

Wind and Rain

Three 1st's and funny legs

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