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W2R3 Ouchies and Worries

Finished W2R3 today. Guess I was just off my game but it's the first day I've not felt a real improvement from the previous run. Actually it was so...

Finished W2R3 today. Guess I was just off my game but it's the first day I've no...

onion_surfer

•9 years ago

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First Run!

Well, I had my tea after sacking off the gym after work and about 8:30pm I decided to get on my new running shoes and try and do the C25K... I think that I am...

Well, I had my tea after sacking off the gym after work and about 8:30pm I decid...

lecrossl

•9 years ago

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Hayfever or Headcold ....

... I'm a Hayfever sufferer as soon as the tree start springing I'm like into bubble mode, puffy eyes, itchy sore throat and an open snot tap nose ... Anyway...

... I'm a Hayfever sufferer as soon as the tree start springing I'm like into bu...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Back out there!

Well, I had finished week 8, 2/3 weeks ago, with graduation in sight, then disaster, my right knee had a minor rebellion, but having had enough of this...

Well, I had finished week 8, 2/3 weeks ago, with graduation in sight, then disa...

K9happy

•9 years ago

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W9R3 completed yay

I feel elated I've finally done it, completed week 9 run 3 of couch to 5 k today it was over a 2 week period though as I visited Poland for 5 days in between...

I feel elated I've finally done it, completed week 9 run 3 of couch to 5 k toda...

catz2937

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1 - get in!!

So, after 2 weeks of Easter gorging, with trepidation, today I got up at 5.30 am to embark on W4R1, taking the dog for moral support. 5000 wees later (the dog,...

So, after 2 weeks of Easter gorging, with trepidation, today I got up at 5.30 am...

priceyniki

•9 years ago

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Wk3R1 done

Was a little daunted at the thought of running for three minutes at a time but it wasn't too bad at all, helped along by some great music! I find that if I...

Was a little daunted at the thought of running for three minutes at a time but i...

Pip66

Graduate•9 years ago

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Less than fantastic run :-(

Doh! I wanted and planned to do min 6.5K tonight (more if I felt up to it) and was excited about going out and doing it. When I started to run, however, my...

Doh! I wanted and planned to do min 6.5K tonight (more if I felt up to it) and w...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oh no i ditiiiint

Oh yes i diiiiiiid!!!!!!!!

operation2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk9 run1

I did it first run completed. To be honest I didn't find a lot of difference from wk8. Got up to 4.19k so am on target for race for life in Southport in July....

I did it first run completed. To be honest I didn't find a lot of difference fro...

Maturelady

Graduate•9 years ago

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First try!

Started wk1 day 1. Failed to run for 8 mins only managed 4 runs had to walk rest. Has anyone else had Such a bad start I feel so unfit but will not give up!

Started wk1 day 1. Failed to run for 8 mins only managed 4 runs had to walk rest...

Nicolajr100

•9 years ago

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Week 9 run 1 and first 5k

I can't believe I managed to run 5k. My time was 32.46, I'm not sure if that's good lol. I went for a run at 5pm and after 10 minutes the heat was really...

I can't believe I managed to run 5k. My time was 32.46, I'm not sure if that's g...

lou-34

Graduate•9 years ago

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marathon moger style

well i survived everyone what amazing day everybody was so friendly and crowds were brilliant thank you manchester truly wonderful people ,right was up...

well i survived everyone what amazing day everybody was so friendly and crow...

moger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Here's a treat for you ;)

Found this lovely pic on our local Parkrun page. This was with about 300m to go on Saturday. I promise I was enjoying it! (Just puffing, not grimacing!)

Found this lovely pic on our local Parkrun page. This was with about 300m to go ...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

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Theme tune

Week 9 run 1. Well I decided on an early morning run as this week is busy with full day of work today and I want to try and get the 3 runs done by Saturday...

Week 9 run 1. Well I decided on an early morning run as this week is busy with f...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•9 years ago

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I knew Wales was hilly but oh my!

Well today was the start of W7. As I'm. Sure most of you know I'm on holiday in Wales but determined to keep going. Had a nightmare yesterday, went for a walk...

Well today was the start of W7. As I'm. Sure most of you know I'm on holiday in...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

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2 Down 1 to go

Well, I ran week 9 run 2 tonight. I can honestly say if it is any comfort to anyone, I never find any easy. I always get negatives going through my mind when I...

Well, I ran week 9 run 2 tonight. I can honestly say if it is any comfort to any...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Cracked heels?

Help! Can anyone recommend a treatment for cracked heels? I've heard on line that "Compeed" is good, but any first-hand recommendations from fellow runners...

Help! Can anyone recommend a treatment for cracked heels? I've heard on line ...

Usain_Balti

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back pack

Heres a photo of my backpack

adidas1961

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ran from work

Hi fellow C 2 5 K'ers just got in after a nice run from my workplace which is located in Dulwich...just under 6 miles to my address in Soho, tested out my new...

Hi fellow C 2 5 K'ers just got in after a nice run from my workplace which is l...

adidas1961

Graduate•9 years ago

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Weight management services in pharmacies questionnaire

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them about whether they would consider weight management support from community...

Hi, We are looking for people who have actively tried to lose weight to ask them...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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week 6 / run 1 funny little thing!

Hello all I usually leave it 3/4 days between runs, but clever me thought " ok back to intervals" this should be easy enough!!!! so I will do it within 48...

Hello all I usually leave it 3/4 days between runs, but clever me thought " ok ...

sbrown1264

Graduate•9 years ago

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Safety running alone

Hiya, does anyone have any tips on how they keep themselves/ feel safe when out on a run alone? I'm trying to find more cross country type running so my ankles...

Hiya, does anyone have any tips on how they keep themselves/ feel safe when out ...

Kathryn1501

•9 years ago

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Hurrah physiology referral and cleared to run!

So after seeing a very helpful GP today who twisted my legs and hips into all sorts of weird positions he thinks it's my tendons that are inflamed giving me...

So after seeing a very helpful GP today who twisted my legs and hips into all so...

katywoo

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R1 tips?

Hi everyone... Im about to go and try run out today for a change (It will be my second attempt for outside running - first one was weeks ago, ice cold wind,...

Hi everyone... Im about to go and try run out today for a change (It will be my...

MoNi88

•9 years ago

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Back on it

A couple of weeks ago I start C25K and it didn't get off to the smoothest start. I was struggling to complete the runs at all and then also got sick...

A couple of weeks ago I start C25K and it didn't get off to the smoothest start....

Em_Running

•9 years ago

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Can't believe I have run for 20 minutes! Woohoo!

I've just completed week 5 run 3. A whole 20 minute run. I am amazed at myself! I started week 1 in February so I've had to repeat a few runs, and have a few...

I've just completed week 5 run 3. A whole 20 minute run. I am amazed at myself! ...

notarunner23

•9 years ago

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20k and no wrong turns :)

Well after last week's longer than expected run caused by a total break down of my ability to remember where I was supposed to be going I thought I'd have...

Well after last week's longer than expected run caused by a total break down of ...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

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Does anyone recognise the music?

I came across this really nice visualisation of UK air traffic. Does anyone recognise the music? :) https://vimeo.com/110348926

I came across this really nice visualisation of UK air traffic. Does anyone reco...

mark909

Graduate•9 years ago

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Help required please small injury on C25K+

I am so disappointed Having graduated and decided to continue with C25K+ I was full of enthusiasm.Second run I felt a slight pain in my right thigh, slightly...

I am so disappointed Having graduated and decided to continue with C25K+ I was ...

ezra567

Graduate•9 years ago

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All posts for April 2015

W2R3 Ouchies and Worries

First Run!

Hayfever or Headcold ....

Back out there!

W9R3 completed yay

W4R1 - get in!!

Wk3R1 done

Less than fantastic run :-(

Oh no i ditiiiint

Wk9 run1

First try!

Week 9 run 1 and first 5k

marathon moger style

Here's a treat for you ;)

Theme tune

I knew Wales was hilly but oh my!

2 Down 1 to go

Cracked heels?

Back pack

Ran from work

Weight management services in pharmacies questionnaire

week 6 / run 1 funny little thing!

Safety running alone

Hurrah physiology referral and cleared to run!

W6R1 tips?

Back on it

Can't believe I have run for 20 minutes! Woohoo!

20k and no wrong turns :)

Does anyone recognise the music?

Help required please small injury on C25K+

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