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I got weird heart beats!!!!

Hi All, I'm a bit miffed as for the last couple of days I've had a weird palpitation, irregular heart beat thing going on! It feels as if my blood pressure...

Hi All, I'm a bit miffed as for the last couple of days I've had a weird palpit...

ElsieWGraduate

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W3R3

Well, after 3 rest days due to family commitments I thought this would be tough, it was! But not as bad as I thought. Seem to find my thoughts drifting while...

Well, after 3 rest days due to family commitments I thought this would be tough,...

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Thank you for motivation

I haven't run before and haven't been part of a community like this. On Tuesday I felt defeated as had a bad start to week 4, lots of you replied with support,...

I haven't run before and haven't been part of a community like this. On Tuesday ...

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5k PB again

After my 10k run last Thursday I knew I was in decent shape. With a 4 day break of no running over Easter, I did a treadmill interval session on Tuesday...

After my 10k run last Thursday I knew I was in decent shape. With a 4 day break ...

John_WAmbassador

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Running in the Rain

Hello everybody! I'm whiling away my days cleaning and packing my suitcase, ready for my 2 week trip to Hong Kong. I managed to weigh my bag today and it's...

Hello everybody! I'm whiling away my days cleaning and packing my suitcase, rea...

yamiskoiGraduate

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W6....big tick!

I decided to do runs 2 and 3 on my treadmill with it being the Easter hols and having my youngest off school it was just easier to fit in. Run 2 went really...

I decided to do runs 2 and 3 on my treadmill with it being the Easter hols and h...

Anica1234Graduate

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Another Newbie

Hi. I'm another beginner, I did w3 r2 this morning (yay). I'm running very gingerly, trying not to trigger another bout of plantar fasciitis which I first got...

Hi. I'm another beginner, I did w3 r2 this morning (yay). I'm running very ginge...

Digger74Graduate

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Runkeeper calorie counter??

Hiya!! Does anybody using runkeeper trust the calorie counter? For some reason mine says that I've done 1415 calories tonight but I've not run any further than...

Hiya!! Does anybody using runkeeper trust the calorie counter? For some reason m...

lozzi23Graduate

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Week 6 complete!

The final 2 runs were in Glasgow, following the Kelvin. I have decided that running in a park on narrow paths and avoiding dogs and pedestrians is hard......

The final 2 runs were in Glasgow, following the Kelvin. I have decided that runn...

Sundae8pmGraduate

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Wk9R1

For some reason which I am unsure, the prospect of this particular run made me unsure. But, I put the gremlins aside and reflected on my previous successes....

For some reason which I am unsure, the prospect of this particular run made me u...

zerosandonesGraduate

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Just a slow-down...not a stop...

I started to write this post last night, but having read it through today, I scrapped the original and rewrote it! Talk about pathetic self-pity. Goodness,...

I started to write this post last night, but having read it through today, I scr...

OldflossAdministrator

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Vitality British 10k London Run

Hi All Having done w7 on couch to 5k which is 3 25min runs and going past 5km each time i have decided to sign up and do the 10k London Run which is on 10th...

Hi All Having done w7 on couch to 5k which is 3 25min runs and going past 5km ...

SciFi1881Graduate

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Game (sort of): things only runners understand

I'll start with: 1. Heading out in shorts, t-shirt... and wool gloves Fell free to join and add to the list ;)

I'll start with: 1. Heading out in shorts, t-shirt... and wool gloves Fell free ...

secanGraduate

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Just starting out!

I've just started this, and finished w1r2. I' d done some running years ago but wanted to start again! I live in a very hilly area, but r2 went much better...

I've just started this, and finished w1r2. I' d done some running years ago but...

Greylady1Graduate

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Explanation.

Hi, I have only just stumbled upon this forum, I am a regular 5k jogger/runner whatever you wish to call it. I have not looked about here much and I was...

Hi, I have only just stumbled upon this forum, I am a regular 5k jogger/runner w...

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Setting Goals

I know I am still not half way through but I thought I would set some goals for post graduation 1. parkun within a week of graduation 2. 5k trail run within...

I know I am still not half way through but I thought I would set some goals for ...

Nick_Buddha_12Graduate

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W6 R3

Great run in the warm sunshine, had to concentrate on breathing, 2 steps in, 3 steps out. Bring on the 30 minutes!

Great run in the warm sunshine, had to concentrate on breathing, 2 steps in, 3 s...

Patrick1942Graduate

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Long,Long ....It's All Long

Hello Folks, Well it's all long long long now, isn't it!.... We have Longer days, Longer runs, Longer recovery....he he he ☺️ Even the weather is changing for...

Hello Folks, Well it's all long long long now, isn't it!.... We have Longer day...

saul01Graduate

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New Pair of Trainers.

Good Morning all. If anyone has recently had a gait analysis and is after a new pair of trainers. I can recommend these...

Good Morning all. If anyone has recently had a gait analysis and is after a ne...

saul01Graduate

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W6R3 Two questions and an observation!

Completed the run yesterday. I have a few questions: 1) I've noticed a few people complaining about legs and lower back problems. I have had no issues until...

Completed the run yesterday. I have a few questions: 1) I've noticed a few peop...

Happy-runnerGraduate

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Week 9 Run 1

Hi everyone - completed W9R1 on Tuesday, due to go on run 2 this evening but got a slight problem, outside of thigh muscle in my right leg is a little sore...

Hi everyone - completed W9R1 on Tuesday, due to go on run 2 this evening but go...

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W7R2 Saved by Rocky Balboa 😊

I've got stiff legs after my weekend walking, plus I'm also redoing week one with my daughter, struggling with the clocks going forward...excuses, excuses, I...

I've got stiff legs after my weekend walking, plus I'm also redoing week one wit...

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W4R2

chilly morning with gentle cloud cover and some sun. I went out fully intending to follow Laura's instruction to the letter, however after last 5 min run I...

chilly morning with gentle cloud cover and some sun. I went out fully intending ...

Nick_Buddha_12Graduate

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Ran Outside for the First Time - HARD!

I finished the C25K program a few weeks ago using just my indoor treadmill. And thought I was doing great running 30 minutes at a time!!! Tonight though, for...

I finished the C25K program a few weeks ago using just my indoor treadmill. And ...

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New beauty regimen girls!

Well thought I'd try it out.. usual moisturizing of legs with added ibuprofen gel..?

Well thought I'd try it out.. usual moisturizing of legs with added ibuprofen ge...

sparky66Graduate

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Motivation needed

Completed week 1 to week 3 and feeling really pleased with myself as never been a runner and wasn't sure if I was too old (56) - did the 1st run of week 4...

Completed week 1 to week 3 and feeling really pleased with myself as never been ...

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So... songs..lyrics we get our inspiration from?

Rock? Pop.. disco.. ? I'm so excited about my nearing graduation (bit previous) but.. The thought of rocky theme tune is so appealing.. Would love a thread...

Rock? Pop.. disco.. ? I'm so excited about my nearing graduation (bit previous...

sparky66Graduate

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The route of the Beast!!

Well thats what I am christening tonights route and not because It was particularly tough. A good enjoyable workout and my first over 5k run since the ankle...

Well thats what I am christening tonights route and not because It was particula...

Big-AndyGraduate

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Shoelaces

Not long ago, I recounted the events of the day when my parkrun record was on the way to being smashed (less than 40 minutes!) and failure ensued when I had a...

Not long ago, I recounted the events of the day when my parkrun record was on th...

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Wk5Run1 second time around

Hi! I have been puffing steadily through the podcasts from the beginning, my second time around - my first was in 2014. I picked up some injuries and let the...

Hi! I have been puffing steadily through the podcasts from the beginning, my sec...

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