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My Asics Plan for 10K - first run done

Decided at the last minute to sign up for the winter 10K in London on the 1st Feb. Looked around at plans and on PoppyPugs advice (thank you) I created a plan...

Decided at the last minute to sign up for the winter 10K in London on the 1st Fe...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Bring it on! Preferably off

Ok, so now I'm finally ready, I've read lots of posts and decided I too can succeed at this weight loss & fitness plan. Everyone seems to be very positive,...

Ok, so now I'm finally ready, I've read lots of posts and decided I too can succ...

Wannabefitchick

•10 years ago

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Cold and even colder...

First mistake said to OH he could drop me off at the end of the lane..he turned left not right....hills!! [ well steady inclines at least].. no not a new swear...

First mistake said to OH he could drop me off at the end of the lane..he turned ...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Run walk run

First run of 2015 today. I haven't run since christmas Eve as I have been laid low by a stomach bug, a walk to the paper shop left me feeling all wobbly. I...

First run of 2015 today. I haven't run since christmas Eve as I have been laid ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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First run of 2015

I done my first run today u do very much like the change for life app, I got my daughter to go on her bike at the same time, it felt good just need to keep...

I done my first run today u do very much like the change for life app, I got my ...

Kerry82

Graduate•10 years ago

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Body changes/no Laura

Just wondered what changes you have noticed in your body since embarking on C25K, whether good or bad? I'm just curious. Set out for last run of W1 this...

Just wondered what changes you have noticed in your body since embarking on C25K...

tazmania

•10 years ago

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Stepping Stones podcast - done !!

Just back from my first try at the Stepping Stones podcast. Managed to do it all fine and it felt good to up the pace. Well worth a try for C25k graduates....

Just back from my first try at the Stepping Stones podcast. Managed to do it all...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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The Cat's out of the Bag...

... Was trying to keep this 5K shenanigans quiet from Speedy George, for no other reason than vanity really. I wanted to bound around my first Park Run like a...

... Was trying to keep this 5K shenanigans quiet from Speedy George, for no othe...

AllieG

Graduate•10 years ago

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First time hill runs over Christmas

Hi, hope you've all had a good Christmas :-) Thought I would write a post now I am home and have signal on my phone! I spent Christmas in the Scottish...

Hi, hope you've all had a good Christmas :-) Thought I would write a post now ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Aha!

Finally looked up pace and speed and understand what that's all about! So if I really want to know how fast I run I need to not count in any warm up/warm down...

Finally looked up pace and speed and understand what that's all about! So if I ...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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Chemistry - too little knowledge of periodic table

Sent directly to Chemistry lessons Must eat less lead and chromium or physics dept will get all huffy

Sent directly to Chemistry lessons Must eat less lead and chromium or physics d...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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10K - 4 week plan recommendations

So I bit the bullet and signed up for cancer research 10k Winter Run in London. I know I can run 10k round the Surrey Hills in 1 hour and 2 mins but would...

So I bit the bullet and signed up for cancer research 10k Winter Run in London. ...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k

Got the app down loaded so going at start my plan tomorrow.

Kerry82

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oh no, results so bad careers teacher sent me to head teacher!

Oh crikey, just got report. I suppose I ought to let you in on the results. Some aren't too bad. English - A+ reading excellent, great application Maths -...

Oh crikey, just got report. I suppose I ought to let you in on the results. Some...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Just starting...

I have been thinking about how i need to get into doing some form of exercise as its embarrassing how out of breath I get just from walking up a flight of...

I have been thinking about how i need to get into doing some form of exercise as...

Katie24601

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jantastic 2015 - Team "NHS C25K"

The FB group Beyond C25K has set up a team for NHS C25K. If you are looking for something to give you that extra umph for the next three months, why not sign...

The FB group Beyond C25K has set up a team for NHS C25K. If you are looking for...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2r2

Done it. Can't say it was easy and I am a tad worried that even after w2r3, I will really struggle with week 3s runs. Even though this is my third go at this,...

Done it. Can't say it was easy and I am a tad worried that even after w2r3, I wi...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

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Parkrun No. 2: First Run of the Year and a PB!

Hello my lovely FF ( Forum Friends as coined by Nellyharte). I hope you are having a great day so far and your runs have gone well. I know lots of you did...

Hello my lovely FF ( Forum Friends as coined by Nellyharte). I hope you are havi...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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WhoooHooo A Last and A First!

I typed a long post on here, but it seems to have disappeared, so apologies if it comes back and you've got me twice ;-) The short version is that I've...

I typed a long post on here, but it seems to have disappeared, so apologies if i...

barefootrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

23 Replies

Magazine sub

If any of you live in Wales, you can get free access to magazines (there are 2 running magazines available) via ezines which is a Welsh library initiative....

If any of you live in Wales, you can get free access to magazines (there are 2 r...

Airhare75

Graduate•10 years ago

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Do you nod to other runners?

When I ran on Christmas day, I decided to smile and nod at all the other runners I saw, not so many as I expected - only 6 of which 5 nodded back. Since then...

When I ran on Christmas day, I decided to smile and nod at all the other runners...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Graduated at last!

Hurrah! It took me 4 months but as a carer and mum I could only manage two runs a week, very pleased with myself though as could barely manage a couple minutes...

Hurrah! It took me 4 months but as a carer and mum I could only manage two runs ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Happy bunny today

4 weeks ago when I started my Asics plan, I set the pace on Runkeeper to 8.30 per KM. It seemed a bit ambitious for ole slowcoach here, but I thought it was...

4 weeks ago when I started my Asics plan, I set the pace on Runkeeper to 8.30 pe...

Hidden

•10 years ago

15 Replies

Mantra

Do any of you use mantras when running to keep the monkey off the back? How do you go about making one? Does anyone have any suggestions on further reading...

Do any of you use mantras when running to keep the monkey off the back? How do ...

Airhare75

Graduate•10 years ago

32 Replies

Slow but pleased

I've had a longer route in mind for a while but put it off because of cold/holiday/Christmas combination but today I went for it. Poured with rain the whole...

I've had a longer route in mind for a while but put it off because of cold/holid...

Sharonb9999

Graduate•10 years ago

8 Replies

Second run was slower than first

My first run had an average pace of 8 mins per km and the second one was 11? Only difference was I brought the dog 2nd time. Didn't feel slower at all?

My first run had an average pace of 8 mins per km and the second one was 11? Onl...

Ferteliza

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Resumption

On my 3rd attempt in about 3 years, I completed C25K in August 2014. This was partially due to the inspiring posts I read on this forum. I followed the program...

On my 3rd attempt in about 3 years, I completed C25K in August 2014. This was pa...

Umsy

Graduate•10 years ago

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The search for plus size running gear...

The search for plus size running gear...it is out there but funny ,all the plus sizes (over 18) are sold out only small ones left.

The search for plus size running gear...it is out there but funny ,all the plus...

Sugarpink

•10 years ago

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I've been hiding! And any tips please

Hi all just thought I'd say hello as I've been hiding since graduation, still running away but I've joined a 24 hour gym due to the weather. I work nights and...

Hi all just thought I'd say hello as I've been hiding since graduation, still ru...

Prettys073

Graduate•10 years ago

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First run for the year - a slow 10K

It was purely coincidental that my first run of the year was to be (according to my JD plan) a "long run". I had been doing run/walk long runs over the past...

It was purely coincidental that my first run of the year was to be (according to...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

4 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

My Asics Plan for 10K - first run done

Bring it on! Preferably off

Cold and even colder...

Run walk run

First run of 2015

Body changes/no Laura

Stepping Stones podcast - done !!

The Cat's out of the Bag...

First time hill runs over Christmas

Aha!

Chemistry - too little knowledge of periodic table

10K - 4 week plan recommendations

5k

Oh no, results so bad careers teacher sent me to head teacher!

Just starting...

Jantastic 2015 - Team "NHS C25K"

W2r2

Parkrun No. 2: First Run of the Year and a PB!

WhoooHooo A Last and A First!

Magazine sub

Do you nod to other runners?

Graduated at last!

Happy bunny today

Mantra

Slow but pleased

Second run was slower than first

Resumption

The search for plus size running gear...

I've been hiding! And any tips please

First run for the year - a slow 10K

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