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Wk7 R1 more slog than jog.

I have been really struggling with 25mins, but managed it today - 2nd time if 5 try's - thanks to lots of support, advice and belief from you guys. I am really...

I have been really struggling with 25mins, but managed it today - 2nd time if 5 ...

T0rtoise

•8 years ago

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W7R2 done! Gremlins were out in force!

5 minutes into the W7R2 run, I heard a voice say - this is boring. Just stop! But I kept going and finished the 25 minute run! Bring on W7R3!!!

5 minutes into the W7R2 run, I heard a voice say - this is boring. Just stop! B...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•8 years ago

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Strava/Fitbit/Garmin...etc? - what’s your preferred running platform (not device!)?

One for the techies! So I might get myself a new wearable as a Christmas present, but this post is not about the device itself, but more about the platform....

One for the techies! So I might get myself a new wearable as a Christmas presen...

sarah469

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wow I manage to run(jog) for 14 minutes at once!

Hi All, Thanks to all those who gave me advice, I went out on a session this morning with improved posture. I kept my head up and concentrated on keeping my...

Hi All, Thanks to all those who gave me advice, I went out on a session this mor...

Mummy1954

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Some thoughts from this morning's run (warning: contains rambling!)

1. Should I be kicking my heels more when I pick my feet up? i.e. flexing my foot more when it leaves the ground so that my heel goes a tiny bit closer to my...

1. Should I be kicking my heels more when I pick my feet up? i.e. flexing my foo...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

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Self-discipline brings rewards! I missed this buzz!

I'm so chuffed right now. I'd planned to go for a run this morning, having slacked off recently for various reasons (blisters, dark evenings, etc.) I really...

I'm so chuffed right now. I'd planned to go for a run this morning, having slack...

sarah469

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Calf problems

Hi all. I seem to suffer terribly with a weak left calf - especially if I've had a bit of time off. I always warm up and cool down thoroughly and I use a foam...

Hi all. I seem to suffer terribly with a weak left calf - especially if I've had...

sequinnedsinger

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Yet another benefit of running

"The results ... showed that leg power was more closely linked to age-related changes in mental function than any other lifestyle factor tested."...

"The results ... showed that leg power was more closely linked to age-related ch...

runningnearbeirut

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Where do you run?

I tend to run along the canal tow path near me. Its quiet and relaxing and adds to the whole experience. However I did get overtaken by a narrow boat when...

I tend to run along the canal tow path near me. Its quiet and relaxing and adds ...

Harry_the_Runner

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Am I the only one struggling to complete w6r3?

I have tried now on two occasions to complete the 25 mins run without stopping and as soon as I hear Laura tell me I have reached the half way mark my head...

I have tried now on two occasions to complete the 25 mins run without stopping a...

Button21

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Woohoo!

Just won an eBay auction for a Garmin Forerunner 10... Looking forward to mining some data!

Just won an eBay auction for a Garmin Forerunner 10... Looking forward to mining...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•8 years ago

14 Replies

Couch to 10K

Hey I'm contemplating re-starting my running app, I mainly want to loose weight but seriously don't mind toning up then loosing. Anyone have any advice on...

Hey I'm contemplating re-starting my running app, I mainly want to loose weight ...

Amz81

•8 years ago

4 Replies

running jacket

Can anyone recommend a good WATERPROOF (not shower resistant) running jacket. Something light weight that will keep me dry when its *issing down. It should...

Can anyone recommend a good WATERPROOF (not shower resistant) running jacket. So...

huffnpuffin

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Santa Fun ???

Slipped on some wet leaves on Sunday and rolled my ankle. 3 days later it is still massive and starting to bruise. I can weight-bare so I'm hoping it's nothing...

Slipped on some wet leaves on Sunday and rolled my ankle. 3 days later it is sti...

ndgould

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

W9R3 Complete!

Well, I can hardly believe it! I got up early this morning to have a run! Me... a run, before work? Wow! Not only that, but running for 30 minutes. I feel so...

Well, I can hardly believe it! I got up early this morning to have a run! Me... ...

Skippy_Sheila

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

I think I am back!

After graduation I had hoped to settle into a bit of a consolidation period. My knees had other ideas....I got new shoes and had a terrible run...by this...

After graduation I had hoped to settle into a bit of a consolidation period. My...

tara-j

Graduate•8 years ago

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Finally...

I've done. Finito. I finished Week 9 after 1 false start when my knee gave out in Week 7 and I had to rest for so long I started over. When to see the doc...

I've done. Finito. I finished Week 9 after 1 false start when my knee gave out i...

sprior1961

•8 years ago

9 Replies

What is a good plan / app to get to 10K?

I am on week 7 and all being well, I aim to graduate in 2 weeks. My aim is to run 3 5Ks a week after I do. However, I love the structured progression of...

I am on week 7 and all being well, I aim to graduate in 2 weeks. My aim is to r...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

1 Year On...

One year ago yesterday, I got home from work and, encouraged by my daughter, got changed into whatever kit I could cobble together, turned on my iPod and...

One year ago yesterday, I got home from work and, encouraged by my daughter, got...

5kOrBust

Graduate•8 years ago

18 Replies

Poppy, couldn't resist posting this for you.

I don't think they are any good according to the reviews but your post about the puggletts climbing all over you while doing push ups made me think of these...

I don't think they are any good according to the reviews but your post about the...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

Just Started

So I have completed my first Session yay! The hardest bit was walking in the gym (I am a gym-phobic and totally intimidated by the whole experience) but I did...

So I have completed my first Session yay! The hardest bit was walking in the gym...

unicornfairy

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Wk8 R1

Just back from first run of new week. Seemed to go pretty well, I took it steady as I didn't want to overdo it and find I struggled at the end. V strange...

Just back from first run of new week. Seemed to go pretty well, I took it stead...

Lazynotforlong

•8 years ago

2 Replies

What Squats and Cuteness have in common

"Sorry darling, No magic wand for a cute backside ......move a bit and do your squats! " - Rignold was right ! -

"Sorry darling, No magic wand for a cute backside ......move a bit and do your ...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Second Graduation!!!

I'm back again. Really back. After running my first public event (Race for Life, Herne Bay) in June, I had a terrible July and August and slipped back to...

I'm back again. Really back. After running my first public event (Race for Lif...

runningphobe_no_more

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

How to stop your laces coming undone.

I must either be terrible at tying up shoe laces or i have funny feet which invite the laces to come undone. My laces are always coming undone which is very...

I must either be terrible at tying up shoe laces or i have funny feet which invi...

baronblaze

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Brilliant HIIT workouts and support group

I hope I am not breaching any forum etiquette with this, admins please advise if not. Some of you may have seen me mention Millionaire Hoy's HIIT workouts on...

I hope I am not breaching any forum etiquette with this, admins please advise if...

Rignold

•8 years ago

22 Replies

W7R1 done

I am still doing my C25K runs on the trusty treadmill. And especially this week, the weather here in Scotland has been horrendous! The one advantage of doing...

I am still doing my C25K runs on the trusty treadmill. And especially this week...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•8 years ago

8 Replies

Music to fight the winter running-apathy...

Let's have some recommendations for gremlin-busting tunes to get ourselves up and out on dark November days. Give me your favourites. Here's this week's bit of...

Let's have some recommendations for gremlin-busting tunes to get ourselves up an...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•8 years ago

19 Replies

Hardest run yet

W7R2... I don't know if it was running into the wind, the fact that it was dark, or my made-up-as-I-go new route, but this was a really hard run. Usually when...

W7R2... I don't know if it was running into the wind, the fact that it was dark,...

tomatopincushion

Graduate•8 years ago

3 Replies

Running is a lot like child birth!

While out running today I decided that it's actually got a lot in common with child birth! Before the event, we are all positive and have these big ideas of...

While out running today I decided that it's actually got a lot in common with ch...

Sezza2u

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for November 2015

Wk7 R1 more slog than jog.

W7R2 done! Gremlins were out in force!

Strava/Fitbit/Garmin...etc? - what’s your preferred running platform (not device!)?

Wow I manage to run(jog) for 14 minutes at once!

Some thoughts from this morning's run (warning: contains rambling!)

Self-discipline brings rewards! I missed this buzz!

Calf problems

Yet another benefit of running

Where do you run?

Am I the only one struggling to complete w6r3?

Woohoo!

Couch to 10K

running jacket

Santa Fun ???

W9R3 Complete!

I think I am back!

Finally...

What is a good plan / app to get to 10K?

1 Year On...

Poppy, couldn't resist posting this for you.

Just Started

Wk8 R1

What Squats and Cuteness have in common

Second Graduation!!!

How to stop your laces coming undone.

Brilliant HIIT workouts and support group

W7R1 done

Music to fight the winter running-apathy...

Hardest run yet

Running is a lot like child birth!

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