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NB shoes/shop! :-/

Ok, some one mentioned either NB shoe's or NB shop! Not sure which. However fir those living in/ around North UK (Sunderland area- travelling area). I was...

Ok, some one mentioned either NB shoe's or NB shop! Not sure which. However fir ...

SniffVicks76

•9 years ago

10 Replies

Slow but sure

Good afternoon all, Well it was time for what many consider to be the dreaded wk5 run 3 ...... A massive jump from 8 mins to 20....... Now, from other posts...

Good afternoon all, Well it was time for what many consider to be the dreaded w...

juju656

•9 years ago

27 Replies

Wk9 R1 and a little bit extra

Mental block... what mental block? It's amazing to think that 8 weeks ago I was daunted by the thought of running for 60 seconds but today, after running for...

Mental block... what mental block? It's amazing to think that 8 weeks ago I was...

Rolyat_Adnama

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

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W3R1 Done! :)

W3R1 done last night. Considering I've got a few permanent ailments with my lungs and currently have a cold I think I've done not bad. Was coughing and...

W3R1 done last night. Considering I've got a few permanent ailments with my lun...

evyk

•9 years ago

5 Replies

Omg! I actually ran today!

Just completed week 6 run 2, for the second time as I was poorly for a week, and I actually broke into a run for the last minute! And then the adrenaline...

Just completed week 6 run 2, for the second time as I was poorly for a week, and...

notarunner23

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Fame and Fortune

and everything that goes with it... http://spartanraceuk.uk/whyirace-billy-rhomboid/

and everything that goes with it... http://spartanraceuk.uk/whyirace-billy-rhom...

Rignold

•9 years ago

22 Replies

The key for me is..... pace myself!!

I'm very much a beginner. I got to week 5 a month ago, then had cold/flu which took the wind out of my sails. Whenever I attempted to run, my chest couldn't...

I'm very much a beginner. I got to week 5 a month ago, then had cold/flu which ...

beetie

Graduate•9 years ago

7 Replies

Women interupted

Hi there, I am new to this forum and have been reading, enjoying and being inspired and motivated by you all. I have just completed W8R1 with my daughter...

Hi there, I am new to this forum and have been reading, enjoying and being inspi...

maryladyedwards

•9 years ago

13 Replies

wow!

Two posts one after another about wk 3 run 2 and ' knee pain' * makes a mental note to HOP all the way round.. or maybe not hop? Am i taking this seriously...

Two posts one after another about wk 3 run 2 and ' knee pain' * makes a mental ...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

3 Replies

Knee pain :(

So annoyed!!! Completed wk3r2 three days ago + have really suffered with knee pain on right leg. Couldn't even walk kids to school. It's come on gradually +...

So annoyed!!! Completed wk3r2 three days ago + have really suffered with knee pa...

mrsyoda76

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Arrow to the knee

Completed my W3 R2 yesterday and began to experience pain just below my left kneecap. Have not done a run today to give it a rest but went on my bicycle...

Completed my W3 R2 yesterday and began to experience pain just below my left kne...

LordBarrington

•9 years ago

8 Replies

Asics Training Plans

I've recently set-up an Asics plan for my HM in Sept. Having looked at the plan and various other comments about these plans I am also confused about the pace...

I've recently set-up an Asics plan for my HM in Sept. Having looked at the plan ...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

Garmin Forerunner 10 now from £59 on Amazon (inc. Orange)

Just thought I would mention the Forerunner 10 is at a good price on Amazon again. Not quite the £50 the violet one was at recently but this does include the...

Just thought I would mention the Forerunner 10 is at a good price on Amazon agai...

goonkeepgoing

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

Freeze Pops

Hi Lovely Forum People Gosh our runs are getting warmer!! Finding ways to stay hydrated without bottles or bags to lug around is both difficult and...

Hi Lovely Forum People Gosh our runs are getting warmer!! Finding ways to stay ...

carole01

Graduate•9 years ago

10 Replies

A very cold W3R3!

I finally did it! I completed week 3 and I really felt like I would have been able to run a little bit longer. So I'm excited for week 4! Bring it on! I have...

I finally did it! I completed week 3 and I really felt like I would have been ab...

Nyanne

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Wk3: Watch out Paula Radcliffe!

Today I completed wk3 run 1, I actually ran for 3 minutes! TWICE! I know it's not the London marathon but to me it's mt Everest and I'm so proud of myself. I...

Today I completed wk3 run 1, I actually ran for 3 minutes! TWICE! I know it's no...

gu1gsy

•9 years ago

8 Replies

A bit of fun.

Who said treadmills are boring? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA&sns=em

Who said treadmills are boring? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA&sns=e...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Phwoarrrr

These crazy babies arrived today so I took 'em out for a spin this evening. Soooooo comfortable AND at last I could tootle along the river trail without...

These crazy babies arrived today so I took 'em out for a spin this evening. Sooo...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

14 Replies

Which GPS Watch would you recommend?

Considering purchasing a GPS watch and am on a budget. Any recommendations (up to £80)?

Considering purchasing a GPS watch and am on a budget. Any recommendations (up t...

M4ndy_Br1dges

•9 years ago

5 Replies

week 1 run 1

WOW,I still can't believe I did it.I haven't been running since high school and this was first day after years to put running shoes on and go for it.I can't...

WOW,I still can't believe I did it.I haven't been running since high school and ...

KatRS

•9 years ago

9 Replies

IC is getting boring!!

Grrrrrrr!!! Few weeks back my hip / thigh started to niggle but I kept running. These last 9 days I've been on the IC....assuming rest would do the trick. I...

Grrrrrrr!!! Few weeks back my hip / thigh started to niggle but I kept running. ...

Northernspirit

Graduate•9 years ago

9 Replies

Phew what a scorcher!

Get up, drive to work (in Kent), in the office for 7:30am work through lunch, stressful day, leave at 5:30, M25 accident, 20 minutes delay (at least I wasn't...

Get up, drive to work (in Kent), in the office for 7:30am work through lunch, st...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Extended Wk7 completed - and a sponge for Poppypug :-)

Well that's week 7 done and dusted - although it took me a few days longer than planned. Found a fabulous route around Badminton Estate and rattled off R1 and...

Well that's week 7 done and dusted - although it took me a few days longer than ...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

15 Replies

W9 R3 WOOOHOOO!

Well I finally did it today, and I can't quite believe it. As you can see I went for longer as I was feeling really good. Yes I was slow but never ever did I...

Well I finally did it today, and I can't quite believe it. As you can see I went...

Niknok01

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

Wk9r2

Completed this run at 0620 this morning. Ran for the full 30 minutes and was slightly disappointed to find out after I had finished that I was 170 metres...

Completed this run at 0620 this morning. Ran for the full 30 minutes and was sl...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

Been sent the wrong race photos - Pah ! :-(

Evenin ' all ! (Bends knees in a Dixon of Dock Green stylee ) I received an email from Great Run saying that my GMR photos are available to view. I clicked...

Evenin ' all ! (Bends knees in a Dixon of Dock Green stylee ) I received an ema...

poppypug

Graduate•9 years ago

33 Replies

Advice please graduates!!!

Hope you don't mind me picking your brains again! I am 49 and graduated a couple of years ago and since have been running regularly up to about 14k, however.....

Hope you don't mind me picking your brains again! I am 49 and graduated a coupl...

happyharris

Graduate•9 years ago

13 Replies

Room for a small one on the IC?

I've had to give in temporarily to the injury couch. An old injury has flared up bigtime (torn shoulder tendon) and my lovely NHS physio said (despite my...

I've had to give in temporarily to the injury couch. An old injury has flared u...

Ladyidle

Graduate•9 years ago

6 Replies

This is what's it's all about, my running chums.

...Crappy morning at work, unwelcome bank statement. Payday ages away, grumpy 13 year old, leaky roof. Unkempt garden, broken Hoover, aaaaaaaaaagh.... And...

...Crappy morning at work, unwelcome bank statement. Payday ages away, grumpy 13...

AllieG

Graduate•9 years ago

12 Replies

W3R2 done

and I have to admit to feeling pretty good. Certainly easier than the 1st run this week. I can't say I am looking forward to Friday but it doesn't scare me.

and I have to admit to feeling pretty good. Certainly easier than the 1st run th...

chalfont_chump

•9 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2015

NB shoes/shop! :-/

Slow but sure

Wk9 R1 and a little bit extra

W3R1 Done! :)

Omg! I actually ran today!

Fame and Fortune

The key for me is..... pace myself!!

Women interupted

wow!

Knee pain :(

Arrow to the knee

Asics Training Plans

Garmin Forerunner 10 now from £59 on Amazon (inc. Orange)

Freeze Pops

A very cold W3R3!

Wk3: Watch out Paula Radcliffe!

A bit of fun.

Phwoarrrr

Which GPS Watch would you recommend?

week 1 run 1

IC is getting boring!!

Phew what a scorcher!

Extended Wk7 completed - and a sponge for Poppypug :-)

W9 R3 WOOOHOOO!

Wk9r2

Been sent the wrong race photos - Pah ! :-(

Advice please graduates!!!

Room for a small one on the IC?

This is what's it's all about, my running chums.

W3R2 done

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