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Happy Birthday to me!

I am the "new" Bazza - and I am one year old today . The "Old" 68YO Bazza who used to frequent this place decided that he needed to rebirth himself - and hence...

I am the "new" Bazza - and I am one year old today . The "Old" 68YO Bazza who us...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Done it!! How do I get my badge??

OK no significant problems till week 9 then Oh my knees. Such a difference between 25 minutes run and 30!. What is really annoying, my husband..a year older...

OK no significant problems till week 9 then Oh my knees. Such a difference betwe...

jzane

Graduate•10 years ago

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hello everybody.

after having a fall, then a bad knee which put me out of action and loosing my confidence with running outside i returned to my treadmill. All was going well...

after having a fall, then a bad knee which put me out of action and loosing my c...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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So, what are splits?

Sounds painful! But something to do with dividing the time of a run, but for what purpose, please?

Sounds painful! But something to do with dividing the time of a run, but for wh...

JohnBlake

Graduate•10 years ago

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stucked on week 4!

On week 4 run 3, but each time I have to do my first 5 mins, I get very exhausted and can only manage half way, somedays i was thinking this must be the...

On week 4 run 3, but each time I have to do my first 5 mins, I get very exhauste...

jeps

•10 years ago

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Day 1 of my holiday

So I got up early then had to wait until it was light enough to go for a run. 7:30am before I could see enough. A couple of dog walkers asked me "Isn't it...

So I got up early then had to wait until it was light enough to go for a run. 7:...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - no idea if I've done it or not!!

Rats! App fail! After the first 5 minute announcement from Laura I think the app died. The music carried on so I didn't realise, but I kept thinking 'it must...

Rats! App fail! After the first 5 minute announcement from Laura I think the ap...

happyfreelancer

•10 years ago

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Q: Superfood equals Supertime?

For the last week and a half my PB for running 5 Km have been beaten on each run I do. Almost a year ago my PB on the 20 Dec 2013 was 31:19 for 5 Km and I...

For the last week and a half my PB for running 5 Km have been beaten on each run...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Any advice on blisters please

I got a new pair of runners. I went out yesterday and got to 3km and could not run anymore. They come slightly higher than my old trainers and caused a...

I got a new pair of runners. I went out yesterday and got to 3km and could not ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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Mud, mud, glorious mud!

I have just started to increase my distance once a week, did 7k last weds, so was aiming for that again this week. Have a lovely route which starts off roads...

I have just started to increase my distance once a week, did 7k last weds, so wa...

Madge50

Graduate•10 years ago

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Has it been that long?

So after having to take time out for a chest infection I'm at the point where I'm itching to get back into this properly. Just noticed its about 2 months since...

So after having to take time out for a chest infection I'm at the point where I'...

Grat1

•10 years ago

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still struggling on the couch

Now had some sort of viral illness for 3 weeks now I had about 4 days respite of feeling ok in the middle but the weather was too dangerous to run. Not...

Now had some sort of viral illness for 3 weeks now I had about 4 days respite of...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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Pilates!

So, I'm giving a 'fitness pilates' class a go tonight as part of my membership for the gym. Hoping (if I keep it up!) that it will make me a little stronger &...

So, I'm giving a 'fitness pilates' class a go tonight as part of my membership f...

clarebear10473

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

I was really nervous about doing another long run and that there won't be any intervals now, but I am pleased to say I surprised myself. After having a bit...

I was really nervous about doing another long run and that there won't be any in...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I've graduated! Hats in the air please :)

Well it's finally here... My graduation post :) I'm over the moon and managed to drag my lazy ass out in what was otherwise a day from hell! And didn't I just...

Well it's finally here... My graduation post :) I'm over the moon and managed to...

Prettys073

Graduate•10 years ago

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Message for beginers! It's getting easier

But still hard work. Just not as dawnting (not sure of that spelling) And all down to nhs'c25k & you guys! Said it before I'll say it again. When I think back...

But still hard work. Just not as dawnting (not sure of that spelling) And all do...

john60nine

Graduate•10 years ago

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Think I'm ready to run

Hi I have posted once already on the same subject but do I ell as know where it went ha. Ok so two weeks this Thursday I will of rested my knee. I've walked...

Hi I have posted once already on the same subject but do I ell as know where it ...

NickyUk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bling

Here is a close up of my medal

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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WE RUN STGO: Part 2

Sorry about that folks i was rushing to get post something. Through the disco trees we went knowing that next phase was the downhill then onto the flat home...

Sorry about that folks i was rushing to get post something. Through the disco ...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run for 15 days..

Today I really pushed myself to go out, and I'm glad I did.. It's been all too easy to stay at home hibernating, plus my husband's now a cripple with one...

Today I really pushed myself to go out, and I'm glad I did.. It's been all too e...

petraj

Graduate•10 years ago

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Target time

I got my "target pace" set on my Runkeeper today, what a marvellous thing! I set it for a pace that I thought was achievable but a bit faster than I normally...

I got my "target pace" set on my Runkeeper today, what a marvellous thing! I set...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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How times change

Last year I met an old friend in London for our annual Christmas lunch. It always turns into a boozy affair and starting around 1pm I warn my wife not to...

Last year I met an old friend in London for our annual Christmas lunch. It alway...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Missing wk5r3 today because of a vomiting small boy...

And I can't get rid of the feeling I'm letting myself down somehow! Which is daft as I can't leave him at home to run...

And I can't get rid of the feeling I'm letting myself down somehow! Which is daf...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 3, here I come!

So week 2 went pretty smoothly, and this time round I have combined my run with some weight training at the gym and yoga (which is really hard - very different...

So week 2 went pretty smoothly, and this time round I have combined my run with ...

Bridger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Latecomer

I know I'm a little late joining as I 'm about to move on to week 7 of the c25k but I wanted to say hi and do my bit to encourage anyone thinking about...

I know I'm a little late joining as I 'm about to move on to week 7 of the c25k ...

linford

Graduate•10 years ago

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Got to run

Working and looking after Mrs GF, cooking for the family has left me frazzled. Had to get out so it was pavement pounding. No agenda, no PBs just run. 5.2k in...

Working and looking after Mrs GF, cooking for the family has left me frazzled. H...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Post c25k

First post c25k run and I ran 5.15k in 42 mins, well chuffed

Hidden

•10 years ago

13 Replies

How to gain weight while running?

I come from a family of women who might most kindly be described as 'boyish' and although I eat healthily I have a BMI of 17.5. To be eligible for NHS funded...

I come from a family of women who might most kindly be described as 'boyish' and...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•10 years ago

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don't know what week I'm on anymore

5min warmup jog, 38min for 5km, 5min cool down walk, no podcast, no music just the loely canal with boats in full xmas decoration,

5min warmup jog, 38min for 5km, 5min cool down walk, no podcast, no music just t...

kristina51

Graduate•10 years ago

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Tried the treadmill this morning

So, although the weather been really mild and dry here, i've been worrying about when it gets icy so I decided to try a treadmill at the local gym this...

So, although the weather been really mild and dry here, i've been worrying about...

suel18

Graduate•10 years ago

15 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2014

Happy Birthday to me!

Done it!! How do I get my badge??

hello everybody.

So, what are splits?

stucked on week 4!

Day 1 of my holiday

Week 6 Run 3 - no idea if I've done it or not!!

Q: Superfood equals Supertime?

Any advice on blisters please

Mud, mud, glorious mud!

Has it been that long?

still struggling on the couch

Pilates!

Week 7 Run 1

I've graduated! Hats in the air please :)

Message for beginers! It's getting easier

Think I'm ready to run

Bling

WE RUN STGO: Part 2

First run for 15 days..

Target time

How times change

Missing wk5r3 today because of a vomiting small boy...

Week 3, here I come!

Latecomer

Got to run

Post c25k

How to gain weight while running?

don't know what week I'm on anymore

Tried the treadmill this morning

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