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First 5km Santa Dash DONE!

So we did it. Fabulous. Time was 28 mins 40 seconds. Very happy with that considering I've not ever run more than 25 mins before and I've only done that once,...

So we did it. Fabulous. Time was 28 mins 40 seconds. Very happy with that consid...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

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So what's your plans for the week?

Just being nosy and wondering what everyone's plans for the week are? Mine are work work work, and graduate somewhere in between (hopefully Friday) I'm also...

Just being nosy and wondering what everyone's plans for the week are? Mine are w...

Prettys073

Graduate•10 years ago

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Chuffed at doing 5k at less than 40 min - to find out it was really 4.61k :-(

I did the Santa Run for Acorns Hospice this morning, dressed in a fetching Santa suit. Managed to run most of it, with just a few walks, and was over the moon...

I did the Santa Run for Acorns Hospice this morning, dressed in a fetching Santa...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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Perfect day for running

Had a fab run today. Then something strange happened " map my run". Sent me an email, with a merit and some points. Anyone any ideas what that's about ?

Had a fab run today. Then something strange happened " map my run". Sent me an e...

Juliejam

Graduate•10 years ago

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DARK COLD MORNINGS AND DOG DOODOO!

A very happy Sunday to ye all! It's a very strange day today weather wise. Rainy and windy this morning which changed into sunny and windy, then rain and wind...

A very happy Sunday to ye all! It's a very strange day today weather wise. Rain...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bath Skyline 10k Race Two

Colder and muddier than last time, but no puking or falling. As usual had a horrible first half but then got into my groove and negative split by 8.30. Took...

Colder and muddier than last time, but no puking or falling. As usual had a horr...

Rignold

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Graduated last week, did my first 5k this morning

in 34 minutes 50 seconds, on the flat. I have to say the final km was a struggle, and I was very glad when I reached 5k and could stop. I suppose there's a...

in 34 minutes 50 seconds, on the flat. I have to say the final km was a struggl...

JohnBlake

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

SOS

I am sorry as sure I am being totally dumb but how do I access the Podcasts you're raving about? I can't find them on here??

I am sorry as sure I am being totally dumb but how do I access the Podcasts you'...

EmZ61

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Restarting....

I did the C25K programme back in the summer, mainly to get fitter and in preparation for a trip to Sourh America. I'd graduated about a month before I left or...

I did the C25K programme back in the summer, mainly to get fitter and in prepara...

rr76

Graduate•10 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone any thoughts on a dilemma I am trying to sort out.

I have been looking at a few training plans for HM, but found this question popping up for many training plans whatever the distance. A lot of the plans use...

I have been looking at a few training plans for HM, but found this question popp...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

12 Replies

Uneven ground

Hi there, I want to start the Couch25K programme again, (I started in the summer of this year and gave up on pod 3), but now the park is all water logged and...

Hi there, I want to start the Couch25K programme again, (I started in the summer...

kirsty72

•10 years ago

16 Replies

10k virtual race =New PB whoop whoop

Hi all. Just finished my 10k race with a new PB. I was so regretting the second bottle of montepulciano d'abruzzo last night. Friends phoned up with vouchers...

Hi all. Just finished my 10k race with a new PB. I was so regretting the second ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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I am so doing that again!

If there is a We Run ....... Near you sign up and do it!! It was the best race and night of life I nearly cried! Garmin says i did it in 1:01 and the nike...

If there is a We Run ....... Near you sign up and do it!! It was the best race a...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

13 Replies

Bridge to 10K

I have seen some posts about the Sam Murphy B210K podcasts but the dropbox link has failed. Does anyone know where I can download these podcasts?

I have seen some posts about the Sam Murphy B210K podcasts but the dropbox link ...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

Just a quick question....if that's OK?

Our just 16 year old son, who isn't a runner, but is a very, very good rower has just had to run in the school cross country 5k. He did it in 24 mins and 19...

Our just 16 year old son, who isn't a runner, but is a very, very good rower has...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Off the couch at 53, graduated at 54 and still running at 55.

I often think about posting messages on this site as I enjoy reading all the posts and have found them a brilliant source of inspiration and information. In...

I often think about posting messages on this site as I enjoy reading all the pos...

hjs007

Graduate•10 years ago

18 Replies

Week 5 Completed

Well I my nerves were jangling before attempting today's final run of week 5. But it's done now and I feel so peaceful. I'd expected to feel tired or elated,...

Well I my nerves were jangling before attempting today's final run of week 5. ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Playlist help please

Doing a playlist for tomorrow and wondered if you'd tell me your favourite ever track to run to. I've got a few but have gone a bit blank. Would be ever so...

Doing a playlist for tomorrow and wondered if you'd tell me your favourite ever ...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 - 3rd run completed!

Felt a wee bit better - can actually breathe now by the time the next jog starts! I know I wont manage 90 secs of jogging yet so going to repeat Week 1 - have...

Felt a wee bit better - can actually breathe now by the time the next jog starts...

lindjemp

•10 years ago

9 Replies

The Lazy Song, Mr Blue Sky & I'm a runner...

...two songs from my playlist that made me smile, today, given the irony...I wasn't lazy (got out of bed, went for a 7k run - not something I would have...

...two songs from my playlist that made me smile, today, given the irony...I was...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

It's been a long time ... but janda's back!

I haven't really been away, just lurking, reading the posts on a Monday morning when the weekly digest comes in. And I haven't stopped running either. The...

I haven't really been away, just lurking, reading the posts on a Monday morning ...

janda

Graduate•10 years ago

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B210K

I'm inerested in trying one of the B210K programmes, I can already run for an hour covering about 7K, what should I do? Start at the beginning, or one of the...

I'm inerested in trying one of the B210K programmes, I can already run for an h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Week 8 complete in the wind and rain!

What a day for it but it's done! Had to stop and walk a couple of times for 30 secs max but paused program. Couldn't get a breath with the wind and rain so I'm...

What a day for it but it's done! Had to stop and walk a couple of times for 30 s...

Prettys073

Graduate•10 years ago

7 Replies

Parkrun - 21:30 - 2nd fastest time in slippery conditions

Hi all! It was a nice crisp morning this week with the temperature at 0 degrees. I stopped to take a photo as I entered Barking Park and it looked lovely. It...

Hi all! It was a nice crisp morning this week with the temperature at 0 degrees...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

5 Replies

There and back again

But not today! When I was recovering from my ankle injury I found several walks to do that were either way short of 5k or longer. What I'd forgotten was...

But not today! When I was recovering from my ankle injury I found several wal...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

OK Boys... advice on leggings....its cold...???

Think I might have to give up wearing shorts as it was really cold last night and don't think its going to improve. Not sure what they are called, but need...

Think I might have to give up wearing shorts as it was really cold last night an...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

17 Replies

My second 5k completed

And despite the fact that I tried a new route and got a little bit lost at one point it was a PB! (yes I know its only my second but...!). I did 47 mins on...

And despite the fact that I tried a new route and got a little bit lost at one p...

IAASA

Graduate•10 years ago

22 Replies

Dreaming of the sales

Is it weird that I'm thinking of what running gear I can buy once the sales start. I have no idea what has happened to me. It's all very odd

Is it weird that I'm thinking of what running gear I can buy once the sales star...

Barbarajs

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

Running in the dark

Did my first run in the dark las night and really enjoyed it. I also managed to slow down a bit - not sure whether it was because I was looking at the...

Did my first run in the dark las night and really enjoyed it. I also managed to ...

Jo55

Graduate•10 years ago

14 Replies

Week 9 run 3......

....and it is done. 9 weeks of running three times a week starting with just a minute at a time and working up to 30 minutes. I may not be that fast but I can...

....and it is done. 9 weeks of running three times a week starting with just a m...

Kurama

Graduate•10 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for December 2014

First 5km Santa Dash DONE!

So what's your plans for the week?

Chuffed at doing 5k at less than 40 min - to find out it was really 4.61k :-(

Perfect day for running

DARK COLD MORNINGS AND DOG DOODOO!

Bath Skyline 10k Race Two

Graduated last week, did my first 5k this morning

SOS

Restarting....

Has anyone any thoughts on a dilemma I am trying to sort out.

Uneven ground

10k virtual race =New PB whoop whoop

I am so doing that again!

Bridge to 10K

Just a quick question....if that's OK?

Off the couch at 53, graduated at 54 and still running at 55.

Week 5 Completed

Playlist help please

Week 1 - 3rd run completed!

The Lazy Song, Mr Blue Sky & I'm a runner...

It's been a long time ... but janda's back!

B210K

Week 8 complete in the wind and rain!

Parkrun - 21:30 - 2nd fastest time in slippery conditions

There and back again

OK Boys... advice on leggings....its cold...???

My second 5k completed

Dreaming of the sales

Running in the dark

Week 9 run 3......

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