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Santa Fun Run 21st November.

For the last few years my dad has been one of the organisers of the Santa Fun Run in Rochester. In the past I have leaflet dropped, marshalled, given out...

For the last few years my dad has been one of the organisers of the Santa Fun Ru...

ndgould

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4 R1

Hi all New to the forum. Almost completed Weeks 1-3 without *too* much difficulty, then had to take a break of about a month as my ankle decided it didn't...

Hi all New to the forum. Almost completed Weeks 1-3 without *too* much difficul...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Somebody take my credit card away.....

I have gone a bit mad this morning and started entering races for 2016! It all started with reading some hm stuff and noticing the GNR is this weekend. Is...

I have gone a bit mad this morning and started entering races for 2016! It all...

Vixchile

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hail Caesar! In which I partake of my first session of S&F, get taken advantage of for a little DIFM and do W1/R2.

Having started running again I had to re-introduce the S&F. It was done yesterday in full ninja kit in the dark of the woods at the park. I kept dashing out...

Having started running again I had to re-introduce the S&F. It was done yester...

dozzer19

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R3: Gremlins? Bah

Completed the run! YAY! It really felt as if all the gremlins might get the better of me; My sore shoulders have been so bad the last few nights that I have...

Completed the run! YAY! It really felt as if all the gremlins might get the bett...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•9 years ago

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W5r3

Did it at first go. Very slow but very proud. Even beginning to believe I could eventually go to park run and not look total idiot!

Did it at first go. Very slow but very proud. Even beginning to believe I could...

Wizzie1967

Graduate•9 years ago

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Thigh strain - Advice please

Did my 3rd 10K race on Sunday and due to not being able to warm up or cool down properly (plus a fantastic sprint finish! ;) ) I've picked up quite a painful...

Did my 3rd 10K race on Sunday and due to not being able to warm up or cool down ...

Mummytotwo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 8, run 2 - feeling brave!

I went out today as all the teenagers were walking to school and past the bin men too without incident, I can run anywhere and anytime now. What is your...

I went out today as all the teenagers were walking to school and past the bin me...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Advise....on running speed

OK guys I need some advise please. I am due to do my W6R2 tonight I have been doing this plan at the gym on the treadmill, I have been doing my walking speed...

OK guys I need some advise please. I am due to do my W6R2 tonight I have been d...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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W7 R2 - Done ! With bells on......

After having struggled with the first run of the week, having a tough couple of days on the golf course followed by a massive sauna / Jacuzzi session, I am...

After having struggled with the first run of the week, having a tough couple of ...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Moving the goal posts

Week 4 run2. For some reason it's always the second run I struggle with most and least enjoy. Today was no different. Nearing the end of the final run, my...

Week 4 run2. For some reason it's always the second run I struggle with most and...

Thomson3

•9 years ago

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Feeling proud, I finished week 7

I completed week 7 tonight and I'm really pleased. Laura informed me that I had a minute left and if I was feeling ok, I should try and give a bit more. I...

I completed week 7 tonight and I'm really pleased. Laura informed me that I had ...

Leanne78

Graduate•9 years ago

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Phew .. Struggling on 30 min runs

Every 7 minutes or so i have to walk for 10 seconds to get my breath back and then i can carry on . Ive tried going slower but it doesnt seem to help . My legs...

Every 7 minutes or so i have to walk for 10 seconds to get my breath back and th...

rich_wolves

Graduate•9 years ago

17 Replies

Shoe porn

Can't post more than one pic to a post so here is the shoe porn pic promised into earlier post... Mizuno Wave Rider 18... Like running in slippers ❤️

Can't post more than one pic to a post so here is the shoe porn pic promised int...

CoachPotato

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week Two done and dusted!

Just finished my 3rd run of week two. First time I have run in the evening after work and my calves really ached whilst running. I had a good stretch out...

Just finished my 3rd run of week two. First time I have run in the evening after...

Helein

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2, second run tomorrow

Ridiculously excited and looking forward to the second run tomorrow. Do quite a bit of fairly strenuous walking, so week 1 was fine. Taking it steadily, under...

Ridiculously excited and looking forward to the second run tomorrow. Do quite a ...

truffles303

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why did I struggle?

Hi there Well I am still feeling all fired up and enthusiastic, and have completed week 1 all ok. On Sunday I did w2r1, and while it was harder, I managed it...

Hi there Well I am still feeling all fired up and enthusiastic, and have comple...

Jiggity

•9 years ago

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:o(

Second teaching day of new school year and feeling very very miserable. Came home feeling tired and fed up but forced myself out and did 'Speed'. Ran past a...

Second teaching day of new school year and feeling very very miserable. Came h...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 runs and finding my Happy Place😀!

Am on Week 7 again, having worked my way back from a horrid calf tear at week 8 the first time round and about ten weeks on the injury couch. Repeating some...

Am on Week 7 again, having worked my way back from a horrid calf tear at week 8...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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Did It! Wk 5 Run 3

I was nervous about this as 5 weeks ago running 60 seconds was a struggle. The first 10 minutes seemed hard and at around 10 in minutes I hit "that hill". I...

I was nervous about this as 5 weeks ago running 60 seconds was a struggle. The ...

KerryT72

Graduate•9 years ago

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So WHY is week 6 run 1 so hard?

So following the epic week 5 run 3 success I geared up ready for w6r1 after having read it has a reputation for being hard. On paper, it looked so easy: I've...

So following the epic week 5 run 3 success I geared up ready for w6r1 after havi...

farawaytree74

Graduate•9 years ago

18 Replies

Elated, yet deflated

Hi guys, I've been around 'lurking' since about week 5 and have been inspired and helped by all the advice and encouragement given to others at the same stage...

Hi guys, I've been around 'lurking' since about week 5 and have been inspired an...

Jeleybelly

Graduate•9 years ago

16 Replies

Final C25K run done & 28 KG dropped!

I made my final C25K run this morning shortly after 6 am and I got more than the 5K under my belt. What a journey this has been! I have never thought that one...

I made my final C25K run this morning shortly after 6 am and I got more than the...

MHani

Graduate•9 years ago

34 Replies

New shoes and completing W3R2 as my first early morning run :)

First and foremost, as promised, I have included a picture of my lovely new shoes :) They seem to be really helping as I've had no knee pain while running and...

First and foremost, as promised, I have included a picture of my lovely new shoe...

nicole92

•9 years ago

2 Replies

week 7 run 1

It's been a while since I've posted and I don't have too much to say apart from that c25k is still going great. I'm up to running for 25 minutes without...

It's been a while since I've posted and I don't have too much to say apart from ...

afro-girl

Graduate•9 years ago

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Preparing to move on...

I am feeling a bit sad about nearing completion of the C25K plan. Is there something to move on to that will help me get to a regular 5K run? I've signed up...

I am feeling a bit sad about nearing completion of the C25K plan. Is there somet...

Rhedwr

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

W4 done and dusted

up at 6am and it was freezing but soon got warmed up and completed Week 4 all set for week 5 let the fun begin GULP !!!

up at 6am and it was freezing but soon got warmed up and completed Week 4 all se...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

8 Replies

re-starting after 4 week gap due to operation

Hi everyone, I completed week 6 a month ago but due to an operation was told I couldnbt run for 4 weeks. Im now fully recovered and wondered where I should...

Hi everyone, I completed week 6 a month ago but due to an operation was told I ...

csla

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1

So I hit week three with my first run tonight. I haven't listened to the podcast as I didn't want to scare myself with what is involved!! I'm still running...

So I hit week three with my first run tonight. I haven't listened to the podcast...

RachySP

•9 years ago

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Shoes and bling...

So despite my worst efforts (I was woefully underprepared) I managed to get around the "Spitfire 10K" on Sunday. This was at RAF Hendon museum and was part of...

So despite my worst efforts (I was woefully underprepared) I managed to get arou...

CoachPotato

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

Santa Fun Run 21st November.

W4 R1

Somebody take my credit card away.....

Hail Caesar! In which I partake of my first session of S&F, get taken advantage of for a little DIFM and do W1/R2.

W8R3: Gremlins? Bah

W5r3

Thigh strain - Advice please

Week 8, run 2 - feeling brave!

Advise....on running speed

W7 R2 - Done ! With bells on......

Moving the goal posts

Feeling proud, I finished week 7

Phew .. Struggling on 30 min runs

Shoe porn

Week Two done and dusted!

Week 2, second run tomorrow

Why did I struggle?

:o(

Week 7 runs and finding my Happy Place😀!

Did It! Wk 5 Run 3

So WHY is week 6 run 1 so hard?

Elated, yet deflated

Final C25K run done & 28 KG dropped!

New shoes and completing W3R2 as my first early morning run :)

week 7 run 1

Preparing to move on...

W4 done and dusted

re-starting after 4 week gap due to operation

Week 3 Run 1

Shoes and bling...

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