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so happy

well guys had my week 1 second run today,thouigh it was very misty to the extend that l couldnt see l managed to finish it off..cldnt be more satisfied...

well guys had my week 1 second run today,thouigh it was very misty to the extend...

primmm-rose93

•9 years ago

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Strava segments PR! Yay!

I have just been out for a run. I am trying to hard to move towards a sub 30 parkrun. My fastest time so far is 30.50 so it is within reach. The run I did has...

I have just been out for a run. I am trying to hard to move towards a sub 30 par...

loubee33

Graduate•9 years ago

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wk7: sick :(

So 7.5 weeks into c25k i get a cold bad enough that i'm back to Asthma Inhalers for breakfast and no more running this week. Gutted doesn't even cover it, in...

So 7.5 weeks into c25k i get a cold bad enough that i'm back to Asthma Inhalers ...

cFinn

•9 years ago

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First Race - Done!! What a journey :)

Three months ago, I could barely run for a bus. I hated running for the past 20 years, why would I start now? But thanks to a few stresses and strains I...

Three months ago, I could barely run for a bus. I hated running for the past 20 ...

Grubby1985

Graduate•9 years ago

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End of week 7 report..

Week 7 finished now on to 8 ( at last!!) A few highlights of week 7…. 1.There really is no orifice you can’t capture flies in.. don’t mind the mouth.. good...

Week 7 finished now on to 8 ( at last!!) A few highlights of week 7…. 1.There r...

Anaverageman

Graduate•9 years ago

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wk7R2 first ever post

Hello everyone I decided it was about time I stopped being voyeuristic and only reading all the posts which I have found quite inspirational. I am really...

Hello everyone I decided it was about time I stopped being voyeuristic and only ...

shaver142

Graduate•9 years ago

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Terrible run today!!

Yes -- I know- we all have bad days !! :) - and nearly always for unknown reasons. I did a 8K easy run on Tuesday - so this morning I did another of the same...

Yes -- I know- we all have bad days !! :) - and nearly always for unknown reason...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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anxiety

really want to get up and get going but keep talking myself out of it. any tips to overcome my nervousness over going outside to run? total beginner here

really want to get up and get going but keep talking myself out of it. any tips ...

chsayer

•9 years ago

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London gyms?

I fly to the UK for a month this morning. I need a gym. Are their gyms in north London where I can go and not sign any contracts just for the month?

I fly to the UK for a month this morning. I need a gym. Are their gyms in nort...

Peskymousie

•9 years ago

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So I'm a runner! Who'd have thought it?!

I decided rather at the last minute to do my last run of wk 6 tonight - I was going to leave it until tomorrow but got back from playing for my pupils at a...

I decided rather at the last minute to do my last run of wk 6 tonight - I was go...

JulietB

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running during an Earthquake.

Yesterday, while I was out doing my run Chile had an Earthquake 5.4! Now usually I would notice this in the apartment on the 12 floor but while running I...

Yesterday, while I was out doing my run Chile had an Earthquake 5.4! Now usually...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running errands...

30 degrees Celsius here and I need to run uphill about 20 minutes to pick up a parcel that arrived for my partner. Hopefully he ordered something small or the...

30 degrees Celsius here and I need to run uphill about 20 minutes to pick up a p...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gutted

Week 9 1 and 2 done. After what can only be described as a very busy few weeks of hospital visits to see dad who is still in . (has been 4 weeks so far)....

Week 9 1 and 2 done. After what can only be described as a very busy few weeks o...

grahammargaret

Graduate•9 years ago

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The Virtual Run. Total so far 1551.71 Km

Sorry for the delay in posting we have made it all the way to Truro this quest we are so close to the finish now. Well done everybody.

Sorry for the delay in posting we have made it all the way to Truro this quest w...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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A bit of humour

This made me laugh. My moto used to be - I'll run if I'm being chased by a lion. But now it is - I'll run because I really enjoy it.

This made me laugh. My moto used to be - I'll run if I'm being chased by a lio...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gutted, struggled w5 r3

A www so gutted. Had to do the 20 min run without stopping and I achieved only 16 mins and had to walk. My heart rate went up to 174 and I felt light headed....

A www so gutted. Had to do the 20 min run without stopping and I achieved only 1...

lazarah

Graduate•9 years ago

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Can I run every day?

The Couch to 5k app insists on a day off between runs to allow muscles to heal, but now that I've graduated I wonder whether that still applies? Ideally I'd...

The Couch to 5k app insists on a day off between runs to allow muscles to heal, ...

SunnyAnnie

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6R2

Finished my second run in week 6, feeling really good! In total it was 4.49 km, 3.83 running :) And the landscape here still amazing :) Feeling like have...

Finished my second run in week 6, feeling really good! In total it was 4.49 km...

vsbrumb

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is there anyone out there?

This evening as I was pootling along the canal, I must have seen 8 or 9 other groups of runners. The thought occured to me: how many of them are C25Kers? I...

This evening as I was pootling along the canal, I must have seen 8 or 9 other gr...

Prune

•9 years ago

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Advice needed :(

I'm now recovered enough from my tonsilitis to run. It's my first run after ten days off. Prior to being poorly I was running 11km every other day. Today I...

I'm now recovered enough from my tonsilitis to run. It's my first run after ten ...

Littlepolarbear

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Ever Post

Hi running people, I thought it about time I say something instead of just reading all your lovely posts and telling myself that having a user id and reading...

Hi running people, I thought it about time I say something instead of just read...

RunningRosie

•9 years ago

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little niggle... Heel!?

A-up folks!? Had a 5 day break as I managed to tweak something in my left foot. Ironically, it had been the right heel that had been bothering me. I'm...

A-up folks!? Had a 5 day break as I managed to tweak something in my left foot....

Jojosinc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 day 2

Run 2 of week 2 completed. Feeling great that I have done.mu calls are a little tender long with thighs. It's good though😊

Run 2 of week 2 completed. Feeling great that I have done.mu calls are a little ...

Kbobsie

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R1

Today I started week 4, I'd doubted myself that I could actually do it but I did and I'm really pleased with myself. Only problem is I'm still really...

Today I started week 4, I'd doubted myself that I could actually do it but I did...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wireless headphones anyone?

Hi - I was wondering if anyone had these if so which ones and would you recommend them? It's a bit annoying when you're running with the wires jigging around...

Hi - I was wondering if anyone had these if so which ones and would you recommen...

RD001

Graduate•9 years ago

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500 miles for my 50th - long overdue update

Finally, I have clocked 250 miles. I have been sidelined due to a hamstring injury which put a stop to any activity for around 12 weeks. Thought it had...

Finally, I have clocked 250 miles. I have been sidelined due to a hamstring inju...

Megzig

Graduate•9 years ago

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St Andrews Parkrun - first timers special

If you are local to St Andrews or are visiting this Saturday, 11th July there is a First timers special. It is a lovely course which is set in Craigtoun Park...

If you are local to St Andrews or are visiting this Saturday, 11th July there is...

Megzig

Graduate•9 years ago

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numb foot

Hi I am still experiencing a tingling then numbness in my right foot when running. I have just finished week 7 and it starts around 7-8 minutes before the end...

Hi I am still experiencing a tingling then numbness in my right foot when runni...

dexdog

Graduate•9 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner 210

Had an Email from Sweatshop today. Seems a decent bargain if anyone's interested.

Had an Email from Sweatshop today. Seems a decent bargain if anyone's intereste...

Usain_Balti

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running next to a road

I sometimes run next to a busy A road which is nice and convenient, local, level and without any interuptions, I just wonder if there's a problem with...

I sometimes run next to a busy A road which is nice and convenient, local, level...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2015

so happy

Strava segments PR! Yay!

wk7: sick :(

First Race - Done!! What a journey :)

End of week 7 report..

wk7R2 first ever post

Terrible run today!!

anxiety

London gyms?

So I'm a runner! Who'd have thought it?!

Running during an Earthquake.

Running errands...

Gutted

The Virtual Run. Total so far 1551.71 Km

A bit of humour

Gutted, struggled w5 r3

Can I run every day?

W6R2

Is there anyone out there?

Advice needed :(

First Ever Post

little niggle... Heel!?

Week 2 day 2

W4R1

Wireless headphones anyone?

500 miles for my 50th - long overdue update

St Andrews Parkrun - first timers special

numb foot

Garmin Forerunner 210

Running next to a road

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