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Late introduction

Hello everyone, I just realised I never really introduced myself which seems a b...

Minimaxi

Graduate•7 years ago

I should have completed wk 8 yesterday but after a long stressy work day I just wasn't up to running last night. I had a bout of insomnia & anxiety last night...

Wk8 D3 another practice run

I should have completed wk 8 yesterday but after a long stressy work day I just ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Couch to 5k ??

I tried this a few years ago and failed after week 3. I could hardly walk the day after my last run/walk, Ended up at the chiropractor as my pelvis was out of...

I tried this a few years ago and failed after week 3. I could hardly walk the da...

Zigg

•7 years ago

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W5R3failed..

Well I've finally moved up from W4R3 this week, I did the first two of week 5, W5R2 was ok, I managed but the R3, wow I was aching like hell after 5mins, by 8...

Well I've finally moved up from W4R3 this week, I did the first two of week 5, W...

Bigjimknickers

•7 years ago

Hi all I just tried to download this on my phone but cant open it any ideas I MIGHT do a park run if I can

Phone app

Hi all I just tried to download this on my phone but cant open it any ideas I MI...

Dianespedding

•7 years ago

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I want to run again

I have graduated last year and feel do proud about it. Unfortunately I have given up running in August and put on 6 kilos. Autumn has been very difficult,...

I have graduated last year and feel do proud about it. Unfortunately I have give...

jabellik

Graduate•7 years ago

Well I dragged my sorry excuse for a runner out and went for run 3 of week 5 and managed the full 20 minutes was totally done in mind but managed a reasonable...

W5R3 Again

Well I dragged my sorry excuse for a runner out and went for run 3 of week 5 and...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

I have had shin pain after my last 3 runs. Haven't really been doing anything different. really don't want to stop running. Any advice please?

Shin pain

I have had shin pain after my last 3 runs. Haven't really been doing anything di...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

Set off on brisk walk with glorious sunset straight ahead slightly regretting the planned route and two left turns up ahead which would turn my back on it. A...

W7R3 - a glorious run into the sunset

Set off on brisk walk with glorious sunset straight ahead slightly regretting th...

SlowSlowKwikKwikSlow

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling chuffed.

I've just ran my very 1st 5k non stop. It was tough at times, but I feel over the moon for completing it. Thanks to all who gave me good advice on getting...

I've just ran my very 1st 5k non stop. It was tough at times, but I feel over th...

Hidden

•7 years ago

What an amazing feeling! most people would roll their eyes over my achievement but few weeks back I had trouble running 3min straight. I could never run "long...

I Conquered! Dreaded W5R3!!!

What an amazing feeling! most people would roll their eyes over my achievement b...

radusiq

•7 years ago

Wondering which season you like best to run in. I think winter is mine because that is when I was doing C25K last year so I had many rainy, muddy, sloshy...

Best running season?

Wondering which season you like best to run in. I think winter is mine because ...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

I've knocked the b.....r off! W5R3 done. I've been working up slowly and instead of plunging straight from 2x 8 mins, I increased the first 8mins to 10, then...

To paraphrase Edmund Hilary...

I've knocked the b.....r off! W5R3 done. I've been working up slowly and instead...

Leadlegs

•7 years ago

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Zombie Run!

Posters have just gone up around the local area for a 5k Zombie Run down at Hamsterley Forest on 12th March 2017 in aid of Butterwick Hospice. Has anyone done...

Posters have just gone up around the local area for a 5k Zombie Run down at Hams...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

I, like probably many others, have read posts on here, not really believing after that first venture out - be it early morning, late at night or heavily...

Inspiration

I, like probably many others, have read posts on here, not really believing afte...

Alexabot

Graduate•7 years ago

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Getting back on the wagon, and some new experiences

After tweaking an tendon in the back of my leg a fortnight ago, I stopped running for a bit to rest up. Last night I backtracked to an earlier podcast (W6R1)...

After tweaking an tendon in the back of my leg a fortnight ago, I stopped runnin...

park79

•7 years ago

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W7R3

Lots of things trying to spoil today! Some people are just on self-destruct! My friend didn't appreciate the advice that she asked for, and I gave - note to...

Lots of things trying to spoil today! Some people are just on self-destruct! My...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R1 done!

Yipee, but harder than I expected. I'm a numbers man, so have noted that my heart rate got nearly to my theoretical maximum and I spent longer in my heart...

Yipee, but harder than I expected. I'm a numbers man, so have noted that my hea...

davidhwynn

Graduate•7 years ago

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First jog in over 14 years

I'm feeling elated, have been winding down and reading the forums so thought i'd start my own blogging journey. So week 1 run 1: there were certainly moments...

I'm feeling elated, have been winding down and reading the forums so thought i'd...

charliep121

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 Looming - Desperately Seeking Help & Advice Tips

Hi Guys .... Troublesome W4 finally completed - managed the 5 minute runs ok but thwarted by the technology that managed to record both R1 & R2 on the same...

Hi Guys .... Troublesome W4 finally completed - managed the 5 minute runs ok b...

Laine-W

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am back to my best friend Running!

Running helped me to loose my weight; to live a happy life and to feel energetic at work and more productive. However I have not run for months due to foreseen...

Running helped me to loose my weight; to live a happy life and to feel energetic...

Mulux20

Graduate•7 years ago

Strangely I am sleeping and sleeping...my husband has PF too, non running related, he is sleeping many hours too. I've never slept like this in my life,...

Who has had plantar fasciitis?

Strangely I am sleeping and sleeping...my husband has PF too, non running relate...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5, run 3... Incoming

I've made it to the scariest one of all. When you first download the app and scroll through, this is the one that grabs your attention... I did run 2...

I've made it to the scariest one of all. When you first download the app and scr...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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See you on the other side

W6r3 about to be attempted.....

annie1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R3 "First time in the rain!" ☔️:)

1 X 25 minute run. . First time running in the rain. I suppose there is a first time for everything. Not many "first times" to come about but gotta take it...

1 X 25 minute run. . First time running in the rain. I suppose there is a first ...

nchunc

Graduate•7 years ago

I know everyone says it, but I was absolutely dreading this run... I felt it looming right from the start but OMG, I just did it! In fact, I had completely...

I did it! W5R3 beaten

I know everyone says it, but I was absolutely dreading this run... I felt it loo...

Joolez

Graduate•7 years ago