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Week 5 - Run 3 completed!!!

I just got in from W5R3 and it feels great. I managed to add an extra couple of minutes, so ended up doing 22 minutes of continuous running. I have entered...

I just got in from W5R3 and it feels great. I managed to add an extra couple of...

timbradley

Graduate•8 years ago

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Garmin Forerunner glitch - any ideas?😕

My Garmin Forerunner 10 completely failed to pick up a GPS signal when I went out for my run this morning, despite the fact that it was a regular route and...

My Garmin Forerunner 10 completely failed to pick up a GPS signal when I went ou...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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3rd year Runnerversay and the SC (sickness couch)

Here I sit on my couch. My third year Runnerversay looming next week June the 7th to be precise. It was in that day I set out to do run 1 of week 1 in 2013....

Here I sit on my couch. My third year Runnerversay looming next week June the 7...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5r3 did it, did it, did it!😊

Thought I could write something eloquent and helpful to others, but all I can think is: I bl**dy went and did it. 20 whole minutes in one go😂😂😂😂😂

Thought I could write something eloquent and helpful to others, but all I can th...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Reunited with missing mojo!

Seemed to have lost a little bit of motivation lately after a longish run which wasn't much fun, have done a few more 6 k runs since and seemed to be getting...

Seemed to have lost a little bit of motivation lately after a longish run which ...

heavyhorse

Graduate•8 years ago

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"Oh what a beautiful morning"🎶

Back on home turf, and what could be finer than an early morning run in June across the fields. Not a breath of wind stirring the wind turbines way over on the...

Back on home turf, and what could be finer than an early morning run in June acr...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 day 3 completed

It was hard going after 5 or so hours sleep but it's done Rest day today and commence week 5 Monday or Tuesday Stretching needs to be improved, what...

It was hard going after 5 or so hours sleep but it's done Rest day today and com...

heledw

Graduate•8 years ago

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20% discount on new kit

If you have a Parkrun barcode, you can get 20% discount on kit when you produce it at any intersport shop in June, can't be bad!😊

If you have a Parkrun barcode, you can get 20% discount on kit when you produce ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation!

How do I get a graduate status? I finished the programme 3 weeks ago and I'm still out 3 x per week? Would like to be an official graduate!!

How do I get a graduate status? I finished the programme 3 weeks ago and I'm st...

Kezzat16

Graduate•8 years ago

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Smashed it

Well I promised an update, and yes, I did it! The first five minutes were the longest. When Laura chirped up I was expecting her to say I'd done 8 minutes not...

Well I promised an update, and yes, I did it! The first five minutes were the lo...

Runninja

•8 years ago

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Help with music - does Laura provide this???

Help with music.... Just completed W5R2 but am fed up listening to my laboured breathing!! Someone mentioned Lauras bad taste in music....does she come with...

Help with music.... Just completed W5R2 but am fed up listening to my laboured b...

wine25k

•8 years ago

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W3 R1 completed

Just finished W3 R1- found the3 minute runs hard but not as hard as I thought. Had to do a couple of 10 seconds of walking but I managed it better than I...

Just finished W3 R1- found the3 minute runs hard but not as hard as I thought. H...

Fairydust99

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3 Done

Early bird catches the worm - 05:20 am run. Up at 05:00 am, spent 10 minutes deliberating whether to be lazy or not. In your face, gremlins! :) Beautiful,...

Early bird catches the worm - 05:20 am run. Up at 05:00 am, spent 10 minutes del...

90ldfinch

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running in Middelfart

Living in Copenhagen and therefore usually running in streets and parks, it is soooo great to be out of the city where I get to run in places like this. It is...

Living in Copenhagen and therefore usually running in streets and parks, it is s...

PippiRuns

•8 years ago

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W9R3 - Graduation Day!

Have not long come in from my graduation run and feeling completely exhilarated! I wanted to get to the 5k so ran for just over 35 minutes. I would have done...

Have not long come in from my graduation run and feeling completely exhilarated!...

SallyCinnamon73

Graduate•8 years ago

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Gremlim defeators and general health

The way I see this whole running thing is.... that we take our health too much for granted. When you are young you think your body will just do it's thing and...

The way I see this whole running thing is.... that we take our health too much f...

bulgarianlily

Graduate•8 years ago

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Morning run reminder

I run in the evenings, I AM NOT a morning person. However I have strained my back doing the garden today so I am resting when I had planned to run. This post...

I run in the evenings, I AM NOT a morning person. However I have strained my bac...

Talulah1984

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K or C230mins ?

Right I've been wondering this for the past week and I'm only at week 3 now but the pace I run I'm starting to think I won't get to 5K in 30 mins by week 8 (by...

Right I've been wondering this for the past week and I'm only at week 3 now but ...

ADH94

•8 years ago

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Running for fitness

I have been exercising for a few months and ever since have felt great and telaxed as a result... My heLth got much better and I sleep bettet etc...

I have been exercising for a few months and ever since have felt great and telax...

eljedm

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Search for people to learn to run with

Are there any new runners in the Chorley Lancs area please

barwal

•8 years ago

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Week 6 is history!

They say that sweat is your body fat crying; well mine has sobbed its heart out. W6R3 was a bit tough at the start but I settled in and it wasn't until 5...

They say that sweat is your body fat crying; well mine has sobbed its heart out....

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Week 4 done!

Am getting there, steadily!

Susojan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk 8 done

Hi all just finished Wk 8 R 3 and still here to tell the tale one more week and then the world's my lobster Rodders'. Still find it difficult to comprehend...

Hi all just finished Wk 8 R 3 and still here to tell the tale one more week and ...

Zabber

Graduate•8 years ago

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Yessssssssss I did it; I did it!!!! Wk5 Run3 you are done with a great big smile on my face!!

OMG I can't actually believe; but I have just run for an whole 20 mins!!!! I really had to fight the gremlins beforehand; I thought of all the wonderful advice...

OMG I can't actually believe; but I have just run for an whole 20 mins!!!! I rea...

Slinkyminky

Graduate•8 years ago

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New PB at this mornings Parkrun.

Had a cracking morning at the Northampton Parkrun today. The wife and I wanted to finish somewhere in the 30-31 minute region as our previous best was 30:54 a...

Had a cracking morning at the Northampton Parkrun today. The wife and I wanted t...

B0bP

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 completed in the land that 3G forgot (or Norfolk)

As above, we went on holiday for a glorious week of sunshine but unfortunately someone forgot to tell the weather and we got howling wind, grey skies and rain....

As above, we went on holiday for a glorious week of sunshine but unfortunately s...

plop

Graduate•8 years ago

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parkrun number 50 :)

My first parkrun was at the beginning of April 2015. Today I ran my 50th! I think parkrun is a fantastic way to start the weekend!

My first parkrun was at the beginning of April 2015. Today I ran my 50th! I thi...

Steve_L

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6R3 and Laura's really proud of me!

And that makes me feel so guilty for all the times I've muttered at her and been rude about her (admittedly shocking) taste in music. A hard run today with...

And that makes me feel so guilty for all the times I've muttered at her and been...

Als_mum

Graduate•8 years ago

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Stride into Summer Quest end - new one starting Monday

Just realised this should of been posted on Friday but I got back from Dads Tuesday worked till 1am Wednesday night and then came down with a rotten sore...

Just realised this should of been posted on Friday but I got back from Dads Tues...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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My First Medal

Just had the most amazing morning at Pretty Muddy Race for Life- I've never entered a race or won a medal for anything before - I'm feeling quite emotional at...

Just had the most amazing morning at Pretty Muddy Race for Life- I've never ent...

NaughtyNanna

Graduate•8 years ago

42 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2016

Week 5 - Run 3 completed!!!

Garmin Forerunner glitch - any ideas?😕

3rd year Runnerversay and the SC (sickness couch)

W5r3 did it, did it, did it!😊

Reunited with missing mojo!

"Oh what a beautiful morning"🎶

Week 4 day 3 completed

20% discount on new kit

Graduation!

Smashed it

Help with music - does Laura provide this???

W3 R1 completed

Week 7 Run 3 Done

Running in Middelfart

W9R3 - Graduation Day!

Gremlim defeators and general health

Morning run reminder

C25K or C230mins ?

Running for fitness

Search for people to learn to run with

Week 6 is history!

Week 4 done!

Wk 8 done

Yessssssssss I did it; I did it!!!! Wk5 Run3 you are done with a great big smile on my face!!

New PB at this mornings Parkrun.

Week 6 completed in the land that 3G forgot (or Norfolk)

parkrun number 50 :)

W6R3 and Laura's really proud of me!

Stride into Summer Quest end - new one starting Monday

My First Medal

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