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Jantastic

Hi, sorry if this is a daft question, but is everyone else aware that Jantastic is a 3 month challenge ??

Hi, sorry if this is a daft question, but is everyone else aware that Jantastic ...

Girlyswot

Graduate•9 years ago

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Mens' leg coverings

Up to now I've done all my running in jeans or jogging bottoms, and I need to get something more streamlined and suitable. However I don't want to go to...

Up to now I've done all my running in jeans or jogging bottoms, and I need to ge...

JohnBlake

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8 Done! Is this a safe plan?

I finished Week 8 today and it was pretty comfortable. I got faster on each km and felt like I could have easily just carried on. I have absolutely no Gremlins...

I finished Week 8 today and it was pretty comfortable. I got faster on each km a...

Atalaya

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1 - but where was Laura?

Was a bit concerned going out but knew Laura would be with me. However, Laura deserted me after the warm up walk and I was left to my music, mapmyrun and my...

Was a bit concerned going out but knew Laura would be with me. However, Laura d...

Dinkle

Graduate•9 years ago

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Tough here!! 28C overnight!!

Man Oh Man!!! It is tough running here at the moment - it would be very easy to not go out this morning before Dawn. But I will!!!

Man Oh Man!!! It is tough running here at the moment - it would be very easy to...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Newbie frustrated by the weather

Well, after a couple of weeks procrastination I finally got out last week and got to week 1 run 2 (yay!). Gotta say, I'm hooked already, but this weather is...

Well, after a couple of weeks procrastination I finally got out last week and go...

Sean73

•9 years ago

3 Replies

Need to Start

I really want to start C25K but keep making excuses the biggest barrier is how you keep track of the time! I know that sounds really really stupid but I just...

I really want to start C25K but keep making excuses the biggest barrier is how y...

Lizzyb1

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Can't thank you all enough

Wow after yesterdays moan that I was getting nowhere and all your positive responses I got back out there this morning. I Decided to change my route, so I...

Wow after yesterdays moan that I was getting nowhere and all your positive respo...

suel18

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bath Skyline Race 3

A different course this time, from Bath Racecourse down into Pipley Wood. Lots of mud. Really lots and lots of mud. Over the knee wading mud. And 790' of...

A different course this time, from Bath Racecourse down into Pipley Wood. Lots o...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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10 (1979)

So, after nearly two years from starting this programme, restarting it 3 times, several months on the injury couch for minor injuries and increasing mileage...

So, after nearly two years from starting this programme, restarting it 3 times, ...

Irishprincess

Graduate•9 years ago

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Snow

at last the snow arrived so I could run in it, amazing feeling, anybody else have the clothing problem, start off wrapped up then get to hot, especially the...

at last the snow arrived so I could run in it, amazing feeling, anybody else hav...

Chris41968

•9 years ago

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PB HEAVEN! YES! GET IIIIINNN!!

Captains Log. Star Date "Dry January DAY 18".... Good afternoon, my fine young running chums. How are you all this fine weekend? Fighting fit I trust. I...

Captains Log. Star Date "Dry January DAY 18".... Good afternoon, my fine young ...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

35 Replies

Back out there

After a break of almost two months due to ill health I went back out for a run yesterday. Back in November I had completed Week 8 so I decided to try Week 6...

After a break of almost two months due to ill health I went back out for a run y...

Daisyrun

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 finished in the snow ;)

26 minutes. Queen couldn't keep my running on, I don't even think MPeople could have. It was cold and crunchy underfoot with fresh snow and I'm really proud...

26 minutes. Queen couldn't keep my running on, I don't even think MPeople could ...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

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I came last in the park run...but I DID it!!!

Next week's local Dartford paper will read "Desperate old biddy rolls in last at this weeks Park Run looking like a big old tomato!" I knew I was slow and...

Next week's local Dartford paper will read "Desperate old biddy rolls in last at...

JenJan

•9 years ago

59 Replies

W4r3 - want to stop now please

Managed my last week 4 'run' but it was so much harder than r2. I really don't think I am cut out for this, and certainly not week 5 let alone anything......

Managed my last week 4 'run' but it was so much harder than r2. I really don't t...

EustacuaVye

•9 years ago

21 Replies

Oh no! Snow

Would you believe it wk2r3 today and it's absolutely throwing it down with snow here in North yorkshire :( it's already quite deep so looks like a postpone for...

Would you believe it wk2r3 today and it's absolutely throwing it down with snow ...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

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You know you have lost it...

...when you wake up, look out of the window and get so excited you squeal to the cat that you get to run in the snow. This is not the me that existed for 39...

...when you wake up, look out of the window and get so excited you squeal to the...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

7.2km fast asics run

Morning all. Very grey rainy day here today. 3.9 degrees and I had a 7.2km run to do fast. My asics training plan seems to be working. I set my Garmin up with...

Morning all. Very grey rainy day here today. 3.9 degrees and I had a 7.2km run t...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

20 Replies

Maybe all I need is a little rage??

Well folks, today I finished another 5 k race. I didn't have high hopes for this one. Since New Year's I've ran only once due to being rather ill for 10...

Well folks, today I finished another 5 k race. I didn't have high hopes for thi...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

where to look for 5k races?

I'm half way though c25k on a treadmill and loving it. When I graduate I'll have to learn to run outdoors and then do a parkrun to properly graduate. Is there...

I'm half way though c25k on a treadmill and loving it. When I graduate I'll have...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

I know how to Rock Saturday Night!

That's a bottle of ice, that is. Sore shins, begone!

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

New Year's Resolution?

Just wondering if many people, like me, took up running with C25k as a new year's resolution, and how it's going for them? I did the program a couple of years...

Just wondering if many people, like me, took up running with C25k as a new year'...

silver91

•9 years ago

20 Replies

How to

Hi everyone. How do you change your profile pic on this forum ? Or am I just a buff?

Hi everyone. How do you change your profile pic on this forum ? Or am I just a b...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Under 30 mins parkrun at last!!

Hi All! Parkrun no 31 for me today! :) Didn't take my camera today , so don't be alarmed by the photo, i found it online and loved the retro look! :) Our...

Hi All! Parkrun no 31 for me today! :) Didn't take my camera today , so don't b...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

25 Replies

Trying again tomorrow after 2 weeks rest

As the title suggests I'm going to get back out there tomorrow. I've forced myself to have a full 2 weeks off running due to my painful shin splints. I've been...

As the title suggests I'm going to get back out there tomorrow. I've forced myse...

Barbarajs

Graduate•9 years ago

21 Replies

I've done it!!!!!

I've only gone and graduated WOO HOO! Had a little tear in my eye as I ran the last minute too. I'm so bloody proud of myself - 46 years old and haven't run...

I've only gone and graduated WOO HOO! Had a little tear in my eye as I ran the ...

eviepie

Graduate•9 years ago

46 Replies

I'm running better already :)

Hi all. Thought I'd treat myself to some new running shoes and WOW what a difference they make. I'm sure that these fab machines will help carry me to the 5K...

Hi all. Thought I'd treat myself to some new running shoes and WOW what a differ...

Jase44

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

No tailwind today

I would like to say that in spite of running into a headwind today I was up there with my last run and close to that PB. But.... I would be lying. The...

I would like to say that in spite of running into a headwind today I was up ther...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Garmin FR15 crashing - any experience out there ?

Hi, I've had an FR15 since June and have been very happy with it, but in the last couple of weeks it has started crashing randomly during runs (and very...

Hi, I've had an FR15 since June and have been very happy with it, but in the la...

ajwyld

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

Jantastic

Mens' leg coverings

W8 Done! Is this a safe plan?

W4R1 - but where was Laura?

Tough here!! 28C overnight!!

Newbie frustrated by the weather

Need to Start

Can't thank you all enough

Bath Skyline Race 3

10 (1979)

Snow

PB HEAVEN! YES! GET IIIIINNN!!

Back out there

Week 7 finished in the snow ;)

I came last in the park run...but I DID it!!!

W4r3 - want to stop now please

Oh no! Snow

You know you have lost it...

7.2km fast asics run

Maybe all I need is a little rage??

where to look for 5k races?

I know how to Rock Saturday Night!

New Year's Resolution?

How to

Under 30 mins parkrun at last!!

Trying again tomorrow after 2 weeks rest

I've done it!!!!!

I'm running better already :)

No tailwind today

Garmin FR15 crashing - any experience out there ?

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