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I am not a bee, I don't need pollen quest, end of quest - New one starting Monday

Please feel free to share your quest results.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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W6 R3

I did it! I am so over the moon that I ran for 25 minutes non stop. I know it was at snails pace but to think of what I was like when I started, to where I am...

I did it! I am so over the moon that I ran for 25 minutes non stop. I know it w...

Jazzi14

Graduate•8 years ago

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Parkrun Milestone

I started c25k program two years ago next month, thinking can I do this! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be competing in running events....

I started c25k program two years ago next month, thinking can I do this! Never i...

Frank-ntj

•8 years ago

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Need a new route to avoid Dog Poo Path

Well, I ticked off week 7 this morning which feels great, but I don't feel as great as I'd hoped. I fact, I haven't felt really enthusiastic about any of this...

Well, I ticked off week 7 this morning which feels great, but I don't feel as gr...

Bluerockdragon

Graduate•8 years ago

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Warm up question

So, it's been a few months since I last ran. I am a newbie who decided to try and join their energetic 10 year old in running. I only managed Week 1 and then I...

So, it's been a few months since I last ran. I am a newbie who decided to try an...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am Team GB run✔️

Wasn't feeling the love this morning, I'll be honest! Have been working hard on my longer runs as part of my training for the Great South Run but the heat over...

Wasn't feeling the love this morning, I'll be honest! Have been working hard on ...

Sandraj39

Graduate•8 years ago

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Me and Team GB did it! Wk 5 done 👍🏼

Thanks to Team GB, wk 5 done! This morning it was touch and go, needed to run for a full 20 mins on the programme. But gremlins full in my face and very loud!...

Thanks to Team GB, wk 5 done! This morning it was touch and go, needed to run fo...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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W1 R3 done!

So yes I have now completed Week 1. I actually found today's run much easier than Thursday's one. Don't know why, just one of those things I think. Managed to...

So yes I have now completed Week 1. I actually found today's run much easier tha...

SingerLaura

•8 years ago

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1st park run....

I finished the course, I came last, I failed my W9R1, I am drained and I cried when I crossed the finish line but I feel like a winner because I completed my...

I finished the course, I came last, I failed my W9R1, I am drained and I cried w...

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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W8 R3 ✔️ so a tentative but excited hello to my graduation week 😬

It was a beautiful cool and breezy morning and I felt (for the first time in this 11 week journey ) relaxed and happy at the start. I had the usual achey legs...

It was a beautiful cool and breezy morning and I felt (for the first time in th...

lightweightkate

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first fail Wk7 Run1😢

Just done first run of week 7and stopped ar 20 minutes - just couldn't go on. I tried a new route which I think was my mistake as it had more narrow pavements...

Just done first run of week 7and stopped ar 20 minutes - just couldn't go on. I ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Definitely a beautiful morning.

I'm normally out of the door by 6.30am at the latest but didn't even wake up today! Maybe it was the overindulgence, food not drink, yesterday. Sweet potato...

I'm normally out of the door by 6.30am at the latest but didn't even wake up tod...

OldPossum

•8 years ago

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You have all inspired me this morning

Well I have read lots of wonderful inspiring posts this morning whilst sitting outside with my weetabix I feel inspired , and the Manchester sun is out ,so I...

Well I have read lots of wonderful inspiring posts this morning whilst sitting o...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wembley run

Down in London for the rugby but managed to fit in a run this am ! Got lost a couple of times but made it safely back to hotel!! Gra

Down in London for the rugby but managed to fit in a run this am ! Got lost a co...

givman

•8 years ago

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1sr run in 4 months

Hello all. I graduated some time ago, but for lots of reasons, my running stopped. My last run was 4 months ago along Ipanema beach. It was stunning and VERY...

Hello all. I graduated some time ago, but for lots of reasons, my running stoppe...

price74

Graduate•8 years ago

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Good luck us..

So its 7.30 and I am sitting pondering my first park run at 9am today and W9R3. I have a plan in my head to do my 5 min warm up from the start line then do my...

So its 7.30 and I am sitting pondering my first park run at 9am today and W9R3....

Jmiss

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R1 breathing tips please

Managing the jogging but relax more by breathing through my mouth! Any tips on engaging nostrils please? I have tried but I tense up!

Managing the jogging but relax more by breathing through my mouth! Any tips on e...

Mooloolabatri

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Mission Possible

Well time for the test drive of my new runners and my knee took rmnsuk's advice and went back to W3R1 it was different this time as before I did not have Laura...

Well time for the test drive of my new runners and my knee took rmnsuk's advice ...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25k week 4 looming

Just completed week 3. Week 4 starts tomorrow, had a listen to the pod cast in preparation. How has everyone else done?? Also I was thinking about pitching up...

Just completed week 3. Week 4 starts tomorrow, had a listen to the pod cast in p...

Genesys1

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Parkrun

Did my first volunteering at Parkrun today as a Marshal. It was great. It really made my day. A lovely group of dedicated people. They said they were really...

Did my first volunteering at Parkrun today as a Marshal. It was great. It really...

nhs2015

Graduate•8 years ago

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No Malfunctions..............

The air was decidedly colder on my arms, legs and face as I started out this morning. A fine mist hung over the canal and a family of swans with three cygnets...

The air was decidedly colder on my arms, legs and face as I started out this mor...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 started

So it's my first post but I started the c25k i did my first week 8 run today it killed me but I finished it!!!! I couldn't even finish week 1s sessions when I...

So it's my first post but I started the c25k i did my first week 8 run today it ...

Sara1412

Graduate•8 years ago

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Completed the c25k a week or so ago

Hello I finished the course over a week ago (great feeling btw) since I've finished I've been running 30 min plus but this week I ran 4 times instead of 3 and...

Hello I finished the course over a week ago (great feeling btw) since I've finis...

Mobymg

•8 years ago

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A really good article on blood donation

http://www.uksportschat.co.uk/giving-blood-when-youre-a-runner/ I came across this article today and thought it was a good one to share. What happens to our...

http://www.uksportschat.co.uk/giving-blood-when-youre-a-runner/ I came across th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3, 1st run completed, listening to Alice in Wonderland

This was only actually my second complete run, tho I did most of the second run in the second week, but I joined in with my family last week so I didn't really...

This was only actually my second complete run, tho I did most of the second run ...

VeganNelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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W7 completed. 😊😊😊😊 now looking forward to meeting the infamous Julie 😉

Took an extra days rest thanks to a swollen ankle ( and lots of care and concern from the lovely people on here 😍 and my lovely other half! ). Enjoyed my run...

Took an extra days rest thanks to a swollen ankle ( and lots of care and concern...

Jingle_berry

•8 years ago

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Help Please Experienced Runners and Heart Rate Monitor Users!

Started the week v pleased with new running toy as was showing good resting heart rate ( tho Bazza pointed out was only part of the story). Yesterday did...

Started the week v pleased with new running toy as was showing good resting hear...

Suebguineapig

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 6 done. Beat those gremlins

I felt too hot but had to try cos I left work early because I won't get chance tomorrow. I did it! I drank half a litre of water when I got back, ate some...

I felt too hot but had to try cos I left work early because I won't get chance t...

1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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A bit disappointed

So today is a bit of an odd one for me. I'm looking forward to running along the coast at night time tonight for the beginning of week 8 but I'm also a bit...

So today is a bit of an odd one for me. I'm looking forward to running along the...

Linaka

•8 years ago

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Wow! Can't believe I did it!!

W5R3!!! Who would have thought a few weeks ago I couldn't run for a bus, and here I am having just run for 20minutes!!! I was so worried I would have a bloody...

W5R3!!! Who would have thought a few weeks ago I couldn't run for a bus, and her...

Michele0511

•8 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2016

I am not a bee, I don't need pollen quest, end of quest - New one starting Monday

W6 R3

Parkrun Milestone

Need a new route to avoid Dog Poo Path

Warm up question

I am Team GB run✔️

Me and Team GB did it! Wk 5 done 👍🏼

W1 R3 done!

1st park run....

W8 R3 ✔️ so a tentative but excited hello to my graduation week 😬

My first fail Wk7 Run1😢

Definitely a beautiful morning.

You have all inspired me this morning

Wembley run

1sr run in 4 months

Good luck us..

W5R1 breathing tips please

Mission Possible

C25k week 4 looming

Parkrun

No Malfunctions..............

Week 8 started

Completed the c25k a week or so ago

A really good article on blood donation

Week 3, 1st run completed, listening to Alice in Wonderland

W7 completed. 😊😊😊😊 now looking forward to meeting the infamous Julie 😉

Help Please Experienced Runners and Heart Rate Monitor Users!

Week 6 done. Beat those gremlins

A bit disappointed

Wow! Can't believe I did it!!

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