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Legs of lead

Just done W5r2, legs felt like lead today, but did it! Bring it on!

Just done W5r2, legs felt like lead today, but did it! Bring it on!

Graduate•9 years ago

W4R1..done it! But struggled with it...

Oh dear that was hard to do..completed it! So glad, one step closer.. Hope you all have a good day... Fran

Oh dear that was hard to do..completed it! So glad, one step closer.. Hope you a...

•9 years ago

Self-Limitation, Cadence, Slow runs, new PB?

Hi everyone, For the last 6 weeks, I've been following a Runners' World plan with the aim of finally (FINALLY!) cracking the 30 minutes for the 5k. I...

Hi everyone, For the last 6 weeks, I've been following a Runners' World plan wi...

Graduate•9 years ago

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About to start

Tomorrow night while the evenings are bright I plan to start the first week of couch to 5K. Why tomorrow? Well today I did the strength and flexibility...

Tomorrow night while the evenings are bright I plan to start the first week of c...

•9 years ago

Coffee

Coffee is responsible for me starting running. Let me explain. One day last November, I had what used to be called "a funny turn". While I was shopping at...

Coffee is responsible for me starting running. Let me explain. One day last No...

Graduate•9 years ago

Im getting there

W7r1 still find the first 5 mins or so tough. But once i break through that barrier I can keep going. Even when my body tels me to rest my mind will argue back...

W7r1 still find the first 5 mins or so tough. But once i break through that barr...

Graduate•9 years ago

Omg...I'm actually doing this!

W1r2 complete with all runs done and I only stopped early for a couple...a BIG improvement on the first run. I did get nasty cramp at the base of my calves...

W1r2 complete with all runs done and I only stopped early for a couple...a BIG i...

Graduate•9 years ago

So long, old friend!

It has finally happened ~ I have given up the post run bacon and egg sarnie! What a wrench; no bacon fat dribbling down my chin; no ozzy egg from my girls in...

It has finally happened ~ I have given up the post run bacon and egg sarnie! Wha...

•9 years ago

W1R2- 'No pain No Gain'

Decided to start this a couple of weeks ago . R1 was ok , but on R2 just started the first 60 secs and fell ( running through the woods) . Blood dripping down...

Decided to start this a couple of weeks ago . R1 was ok , but on R2 just started...

Graduate•9 years ago

Graduation badges June 2015

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for...

Graduate•9 years ago

Run into summer Quest Wk 2 - Feel free to join.

Welcome to Week 2 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are in week 2. I feel ready to take part this week as I have done a few walks and will be fit and well enough to...

Welcome to Week 2 (25 May to 5 July) Here we are in week 2. I feel ready to ta...

Graduate•9 years ago

W5R2 - Best run ever!

Posture on point, breathing on point, best run yet! Sorry to brag but really chuffed with this morning's run (particularly because I cried when I could run...

Posture on point, breathing on point, best run yet! Sorry to brag but really c...

Graduate•9 years ago

Wk2 r1

Well I made it....some good tunes helped and bit of early morning London sunshine. Arrived home with a nice healthy glow.....ok hot and a bit sweaty but...

Well I made it....some good tunes helped and bit of early morning London sunshin...

Graduate•9 years ago

W7

Im due to start tonight or tomorrow... I going slimming world tonight so not sure if i have time. I did the 25 min on run on saturday, and made it. Laura told...

Im due to start tonight or tomorrow... I going slimming world tonight so not sur...

Graduate•9 years ago

First run

Just back from first run. Not too bad. Right leg a bit tight. Hardest part (getting out there) over with now.

Just back from first run. Not too bad. Right leg a bit tight. Hardest part (gett...

Graduate•9 years ago

W5R2... and I am not as slow as I thought!

So I've been continuing with my long rest, great run approach after I accidentally discovered that my running improved 10-fold if I leave a week between runs....

So I've been continuing with my long rest, great run approach after I accidental...

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Graduate•9 years ago

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