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Bonus!!

Since I strained my sciatic nerve 24 years ago I’ve always avoided squatting down as I found it very difficult and painful. As a result my hamstrings have...

Since I strained my sciatic nerve 24 years ago I’ve always avoided squatting dow...

Nellie257

•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 done, nearly there...

Can't believe this but am now nearly graduated, just 1 more to go...

Antmusic

Graduate•7 years ago

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Sore shoulders?

W7R2 done. Lovely big moon looking down on me on this run and lots of Christmas lights to keep me entertained 😊 but I’m starting with very sore shoulders? I...

W7R2 done. Lovely big moon looking down on me on this run and lots of Christmas ...

Susieq174

Graduate•7 years ago

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WEEK 5 run 3

Here I am still in one piece! Bemused and agog at the fact that I did it!! Ran for 20 minutes, the one I’ve been dreading.... chuffed and grinning like a loon...

Here I am still in one piece! Bemused and agog at the fact that I did it!! Ran f...

TBJFB

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

I have managed to complete all of the runs on the programme up until today. I just couldn't do it. I ran out of breath and couldn't push past it. What a...

I have managed to complete all of the runs on the programme up until today. I ...

gillyft

•7 years ago

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20 mins, I made it!! Goodbye Week 5!!

Beautiful but cold day. Not run for a week... and before that it was another week... it's been hard with travelling for work lately, but I've still been...

Beautiful but cold day. Not run for a week... and before that it was another wee...

Chocs_away

Graduate•7 years ago

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Retro Runner Taking a Cue from Razouski....

Having been mightily impressed by my fellow retro runner yesterday at the Barbican, I went out this morning for my run. No particular place to go, no...

Having been mightily impressed by my fellow retro runner yesterday at the Barbic...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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London Santa Run Graduation 🎅

Hi friends, arrived at Victoria Park in horrible fine rain, to do my Santa Run. Blimey, talk about a lorra lorra Santa’s 😳 There’s were hundreds, seen nothing...

Hi friends, arrived at Victoria Park in horrible fine rain, to do my Santa Run. ...

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Goodness!!!

I just went running because I felt like it, not because I had to!!! Week 6 run 1 done a day early

I just went running because I felt like it, not because I had to!!! Week 6 run 1...

Dotthedyer

•7 years ago

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Graduation Run

Completed my GRADUATION RUN this morning 👏🏻🎉 Really felt good. Usually battle with my demons the first 10mins but was at halfway point before I knew it.....

Completed my GRADUATION RUN this morning 👏🏻🎉 Really felt good. Usually battle...

Webby16

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk9 run2

Easier than trying to post on here- my 8th attempt.... 5.2k back on form ! Nice and steady - bring on my graduation run on Tuesday!

Easier than trying to post on here- my 8th attempt.... 5.2k back on form ! Nice...

Djraw

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Christmas running gear!

If they don't see me coming they'll hear me!

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2 Complete

Another run to tick off the list! Legs are still feel tight so it didn’t feel too great but I kept going. Although I did do my fastest 2 mile time so that’s a...

Another run to tick off the list! Legs are still feel tight so it didn’t feel to...

aw1912

•7 years ago

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first 5 K

Only gone and done it x First 5 k thanks to you guys on here

JoBell21

•7 years ago

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This running malarkey

Addictive isn't it...? That buzz becomes a drug..... the sense of achievement brings a smile and a slip to your step... Another first for me this morning.......

Addictive isn't it...? That buzz becomes a drug..... the sense of achievement br...

Br0ughd3rg

Graduate•7 years ago

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Not too old!

I’m 66 and have just completed week 2. Felt tired during my run today as I didn’t sleep very well last night but I’m glad I persevered. Living by the sea,...

I’m 66 and have just completed week 2. Felt tired during my run today as I didn’...

TheJazzSinger

•7 years ago

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How To Get Injured Without Even Trying

There has been a number of posts where people ask about niggles and injuries and I have certain qualifications on that front that some may find useful. If...

There has been a number of posts where people ask about niggles and injuries and...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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Lovely Sunday Morning Run

Good morning runnies! Thought I'd just share that I had a really enjoyable run this morning. It wasn't too cold, so I didn't bother with the jogging pants and...

Good morning runnies! Thought I'd just share that I had a really enjoyable run ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Well in Mum - you are awesome!

Is what my 17 yr old said when I surprised him with the news I had done my first parkrun yesterday after only 8.5 weeks of running (yes I jumped the gun on the...

Is what my 17 yr old said when I surprised him with the news I had done my first...

EmmaRunning

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 !!! Graduated!

Hi! So happy to have just graduated! It was a lovely morning too not as cold as it has been! I checked the tide times and was so pleased to be able to do my...

Hi! So happy to have just graduated! It was a lovely morning too not as cold as ...

Sarakc

Graduate•7 years ago

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Devastated

I recently graduated and was feeling on top of the world about my achievement until I received a dreadful knock back. My doctor told me that I should not run...

I recently graduated and was feeling on top of the world about my achievement un...

AELP

Graduate•7 years ago

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Santa Run Graduation

All kitted up for the run, wish me luck guys 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃😊

TedG

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 3

I've done it! Graduated. Even ran up a hill which I normally avoid. Very slightly under 5k but that hill slowed me down. Can't believe how good it feels. Taken...

I've done it! Graduated. Even ran up a hill which I normally avoid. Very slightl...

Freddieguyer

•7 years ago

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The power of the forum 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🏃

Woke those morning about 7ish had a nice cuppa in bed & started to plan my day😊ok pick up son at 10.45 to take him to work, sensible chap works night out last...

Woke those morning about 7ish had a nice cuppa in bed & started to plan my day😊...

Pc59

Graduate•7 years ago

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Retro Runners Rendezvous

There I was, waiting slightly apprehensively in a little coffee shop hidden round the back of the Barbican Centre. This was to be a first meeting of two of the...

There I was, waiting slightly apprehensively in a little coffee shop hidden roun...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Let’s all keep moving in December - a little motivation to help you along

A December challenge for all the forums, whatever stage you are at. Have you got a plan to keep your fitness levels up over December this year. For some it...

A December challenge for all the forums, whatever stage you are at. Have you g...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Week 6 run 3 fail

So I didn’t manage the full 25 mins this morn 😡 got to 20 then had to start walking. I know I’ve only myself to blame as I haven’t been consistent with my...

So I didn’t manage the full 25 mins this morn 😡 got to 20 then had to start wal...

Lauralou24

•7 years ago

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Week 5 complete!

I can’t believe I actually ran for 20 minutes 😯 I felt a bit nervous but in the end didn’t find it too difficult! My Mum came with me, she is preparing for...

I can’t believe I actually ran for 20 minutes 😯 I felt a bit nervous but in the...

Nesha123

Graduate•7 years ago

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Had run 1 of week 9 for breakfast

I have to be honest, at times that was harder than some of my worst earlier runs (week 4 I'm looking at you), but I jusy broke it into mental chunks of time...

I have to be honest, at times that was harder than some of my worst earlier runs...

VictoriaRuns

Graduate•7 years ago

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Yes :) :) 3rd time lucky

Finally managed to end week 8. Did the park run this morning and ran the full 28 minutes and got a new PB for the 5k so really pleased with myself today after...

Finally managed to end week 8. Did the park run this morning and ran the full 28...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2017

Bonus!!

Week 9 run 2 done, nearly there...

Sore shoulders?

WEEK 5 run 3

Week 9 Run 2

20 mins, I made it!! Goodbye Week 5!!

Retro Runner Taking a Cue from Razouski....

London Santa Run Graduation 🎅

Goodness!!!

Graduation Run

Wk9 run2

Christmas running gear!

Week 4 Run 2 Complete

first 5 K

This running malarkey

Not too old!

How To Get Injured Without Even Trying

Lovely Sunday Morning Run

Well in Mum - you are awesome!

Week 9 Run 3 !!! Graduated!

Devastated

Santa Run Graduation

Week 9 run 3

The power of the forum 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🏃

Retro Runners Rendezvous

Let’s all keep moving in December - a little motivation to help you along

Week 6 run 3 fail

Week 5 complete!

Had run 1 of week 9 for breakfast

Yes :) :) 3rd time lucky

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