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Post graduation run in Austrian Tirol

This was the view at the end of my morning run at 7.30am. It was just beautiful. I did my usual slow run and this view Arendt of slow down walk. I am on a...

This was the view at the end of my morning run at 7.30am. It was just beautiful....

Lon70

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running tourism - fun!

I was on a business trip in Berlin yesterday and really wanted to run. My hotel was very central right next to the river Spree, not far from "Angie's...

I was on a business trip in Berlin yesterday and really wanted to run. My hotel ...

JaySeeSkinny

Graduate•8 years ago

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Any advice on head torches?

Hi all! It's getting darker earlier now and won't be long before I am having to run in the dark after work . I live in a small village so not many street...

Hi all! It's getting darker earlier now and won't be long before I am having t...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Disaster

After starting off so well, so confident I had a bit of a disaster on Monday on W3R1. I suspect I have torn a muscle in my right calf, the pain was...

After starting off so well, so confident I had a bit of a disaster on Monday on ...

Quaker

Graduate•8 years ago

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Swollen ankles

I noticed last night that my ankles were swollen, absolutely no pain though. I didn't run yesterday, but the day before. Could the ankle swelling be a result...

I noticed last night that my ankles were swollen, absolutely no pain though. I d...

MACass

•8 years ago

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They say 'never go to bed on an argument'

So after a tiff with hubby last night.. I thought..get up go run it off , knowing ide feel better :) So got out all geared up to have a feisty run.. lol.. was...

So after a tiff with hubby last night.. I thought..get up go run it off , knowin...

sparky66

Graduate•8 years ago

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Graduation Run Completed. Amazed

I have just returned from Run 3 of Week 9. Graduation feels pretty great, especially as 9 weeks ago I struggled to jog for 1 minute continuously and was...

I have just returned from Run 3 of Week 9. Graduation feels pretty great, especi...

Yoyojogger

Graduate•8 years ago

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Garmin elevation graph

After I climbed what felt like several mountains on my run yesterday, I was disappointed to see Garmin only gave me 46 MTs of elevation. I then trailed the...

After I climbed what felt like several mountains on my run yesterday, I was disa...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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I'd love some advise on conquering w5run 3

I'd love some advise on conquering w5run 3 I am a 59 yr young lady with a mental block of " il never manage 20mins running tomorrow" but I so want to as...

I'd love some advise on conquering w5run 3 I am a 59 yr young lady with a mental...

Pc59

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - Back In The Dark

So, the sun had set - still 34 degrees. Lovely wind though. First five minutes dominated by the usual aches and strains as my legs loosen up and lungs get up...

So, the sun had set - still 34 degrees. Lovely wind though. First five minutes d...

michaelvdays

Graduate•8 years ago

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1st run/fail (bah!) after graduation

It has been horrible weather today and whereas I usually go out early for my run, I wanted to watch the presidential debate from last night. I watched the...

It has been horrible weather today and whereas I usually go out early for my run...

Simmypie

Graduate•8 years ago

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The benefits of being stubborn (or, W5r2)

This evening was going to be busy. Back from work about 6.30, call at supermarket on the way home as I've done no shopping for about 10 days and things are...

This evening was going to be busy. Back from work about 6.30, call at supermarke...

RainbowC

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not feeling well 😔

So I got right back into the running and was managing 25 minutes fairly easily, though slowly! However I've been rather run down the last week. Passing out and...

So I got right back into the running and was managing 25 minutes fairly easily, ...

AnsterJ

•8 years ago

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It's done!!!!

So so proud! I did my wk9r3 this evening. Felt great. Can't quite believe it!!!

Ddmm2068

Graduate•8 years ago

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I am still here...just:)

I haven’t posted for a while But I am still right here. It’s just that life has had some blips, And things are not as clear. My daughter has got rounder And...

I haven’t posted for a while But I am still right here. It’s just that life has...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Week 1 finally finished

After three "rest days" I have finally completed week 1. I just hope I don't have calf pain tomorrow 😀

After three "rest days" I have finally completed week 1. I just hope I don't hav...

janey38

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2 done. Terrified of next one!

Really pleased to have done this, even though I'm probably the slowest runner in the whole wide world! But absolutely terrified of next one w5r3 how on earth...

Really pleased to have done this, even though I'm probably the slowest runner in...

Sinouche

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 8, run 1 with a purple toe!

Bashed my toe on the bed leg this morning and it's come up in a horrendous bright purple bruise. Running shoe did not press on it so off I went this evening...

Bashed my toe on the bed leg this morning and it's come up in a horrendous brigh...

SlowWorm2016

Graduate•8 years ago

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What was I thinking?

Last night I decided I needed to focus on a challenge with my running. So today I have registered for a 10k run eeeeekkkkkk!!!! It is not until early March...

Last night I decided I needed to focus on a challenge with my running. So today ...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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5 k tonight

Well I have managed a lovely 5 k around stretford tonight , no breathing problems, no struggle , just a lovely run .I felt in a great place and at one with...

Well I have managed a lovely 5 k around stretford tonight , no breathing proble...

Mollydex

Graduate•8 years ago

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.. as with most lost items ..

I found it where I last had it .. got back out to my start line and there it was, waiting for me ... There seemed to be a bit less than when I last had it, but...

I found it where I last had it .. got back out to my start line and there it was...

RobD

Graduate•8 years ago

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Getting There :-)

Finished Run 3 of week 4 earlier this evening. Never thought I could do it. Don't know what week 5 will bring and actually don't want to know until Thursday...

Finished Run 3 of week 4 earlier this evening. Never thought I could do it. Do...

dereham-girl

Graduate•8 years ago

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6k hit!

So Saturday I did my first run event the Disneyland Paris 5k run then today I added 1km to my distance and hit 6km aiming to hit 10k for a run event in...

So Saturday I did my first run event the Disneyland Paris 5k run then today I ad...

Sara1412

Graduate•8 years ago

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First week hiccup 😢

Feeling disappointed because after my first run last week I developed a stinking cold and laryngitis. I was really keen to run at least twice before my second...

Feeling disappointed because after my first run last week I developed a stinking...

shelleymoo

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 4 - bye bye

All done and dusted yippee, slight niggle from my left knee but nothing that stops my running just more of a heavy tight swelling feeling but looks ok and not...

All done and dusted yippee, slight niggle from my left knee but nothing that sto...

runmelrun

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tatty bags Newbie.

Hello Everyone, After much deliberation, excuses, waiting for the right moment/weather/inspiration I've decided to join the Cto5K plan. I'm not naturally fit,I...

Hello Everyone, After much deliberation, excuses, waiting for the right moment/w...

Annty

•8 years ago

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Just got started - yaay!

W1 Run 1 today - great to be out in the fresh air and doing exercise again! Nice to run/walk on grass. Just hope it stays dry for thurs

W1 Run 1 today - great to be out in the fresh air and doing exercise again! Nice...

ellyW

•8 years ago

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Oh my - W7R3 done

Well that was the hardest of the four 25 minute runs even though it was the last one before W8. Had to dig deep when running into a strong headwind. Did it...

Well that was the hardest of the four 25 minute runs even though it was the last...

Indiscoot

Graduate•8 years ago

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Having to have a rest week

(sigh) Having graduated last week common sense has had to prevail and I'm taking a rest week with a physio appointment later this week :( though I did manage...

(sigh) Having graduated last week common sense has had to prevail and I'm takin...

simonHumph

Graduate•8 years ago

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Does it get easier ?

Hi, I have just completed day2 of week1, will I get used to running ? I felt fab afterwards but I seem to be gasping for breath !! Is there a way to regulate...

Hi, I have just completed day2 of week1, will I get used to running ? I felt fab...

Jojocoops

•8 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for September 2016

Post graduation run in Austrian Tirol

Running tourism - fun!

Any advice on head torches?

Disaster

Swollen ankles

They say 'never go to bed on an argument'

Graduation Run Completed. Amazed

Garmin elevation graph

I'd love some advise on conquering w5run 3

Week 8 Run 2 - Back In The Dark

1st run/fail (bah!) after graduation

The benefits of being stubborn (or, W5r2)

Not feeling well 😔

It's done!!!!

I am still here...just:)

Week 1 finally finished

W5R2 done. Terrified of next one!

Week 8, run 1 with a purple toe!

What was I thinking?

5 k tonight

.. as with most lost items ..

Getting There :-)

6k hit!

First week hiccup 😢

Week 4 - bye bye

Tatty bags Newbie.

Just got started - yaay!

Oh my - W7R3 done

Having to have a rest week

Does it get easier ?

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