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The Squat Challenge Week 3 Day 3 - into uncharted territory

It's that time again, Musquateers... no getting away from it, no getting around it, it's time to face the music and sq- "But wait!" I hear you cry, "I thought...

It's that time again, Musquateers... no getting away from it, no getting around ...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Not a great start!

So set the alarm for 6 this morning and had everything ready to run out of the door and start the programme. I am a 51 year old woman, not in great shape and...

So set the alarm for 6 this morning and had everything ready to run out of the d...

sarah65

•6 years ago

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Need some clarification please!

I have started c25K and I am lovn it! In 2nd week podcast, coach gives me a tip to strike ground with heel first to avoid injuries! Its really strange, as I...

I have started c25K and I am lovn it! In 2nd week podcast, coach gives me a tip ...

Jaaved

•6 years ago

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Week 2 - Still fat but getting fitter!

Done the week 2 run (am doing the C25k with a local group) and I didn't have a hypo at the end of the run as I did in week 1! :-) Think I now understand how...

Done the week 2 run (am doing the C25k with a local group) and I didn't have a h...

misslynx

Graduate•6 years ago

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W8r1

well I made it through week seven and started week eight today. Another really nice run. Beautiful sunny day on a path around the lake. It was so nice to be...

well I made it through week seven and started week eight today. Another really ...

Froglegs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here we go again...

I'm afraid I wimped out over the winter. Having graduated last year and managed two 5k events, I totally chickened out as the weather got colder and the days...

I'm afraid I wimped out over the winter. Having graduated last year and managed ...

allegrachick

Graduate•6 years ago

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w2r1 done!

Another chilly but dry night and a very comfortable run - much more so than I expected. Both I and the wife coping well with the extra distance...running...

Another chilly but dry night and a very comfortable run - much more so than I ex...

I_can_run

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3r3: check!

Tonight was a challenge. Mr Rainbow texted me while I was out this evening to say he had ended up in the same place as me so was going to get tea from the...

Tonight was a challenge. Mr Rainbow texted me while I was out this evening to sa...

RainbowC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Michael v Laura

So as I run I have lovely Laura telling me what to do and encouraging me round but I’ve seen posts talking about MIchael Jordan? I’m struggling to complete Wk...

So as I run I have lovely Laura telling me what to do and encouraging me round b...

BLEWI

•6 years ago

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Frequency of running...advice wanted!

So I graduated in October proudly. I have certainly never felt prouder of a fitness achievement than this. Over the winter months I have found it difficult...

So I graduated in October proudly. I have certainly never felt prouder of a fitn...

LibBurkley

•6 years ago

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Shoe porn

Yes I know they’re massive but I’m 7ft 2 🤣 I could wait no longer and had a gait analysis done - neutral with a high instep and according to the video look...

Yes I know they’re massive but I’m 7ft 2 🤣 I could wait no longer and had a gai...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

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Back on it

A day earlier than planned I have completed wk4 r3. Although not as quick but I did it all after having flu last week. A bit of coughing when I finished and a...

A day earlier than planned I have completed wk4 r3. Although not as quick but I ...

Unfitwestie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running trainers!

I’m new to this running lark and am just coming to end of week 4 and really enjoying it! I had an ache in the arch of my foot tonight, I just wear normal...

I’m new to this running lark and am just coming to end of week 4 and really enjo...

Wocka81

•6 years ago

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Week 1 day 1

I did it!!! I can not run!! 😂 but I stuck with it. Time to get healthy

Sarita1990

•6 years ago

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Why I don't like running nights around here ROFL!

Gave me a bit of a shock the other night, heard a strange noise directly overhead...and forgive me in giving Fenix flashlights a plug : )

Gave me a bit of a shock the other night, heard a strange noise directly overhea...

Irish-John

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R3

I found this run tiring, was a little unmotivated today eaten crap really and I think it’s affected the run if that’s possible! Although proud I’ve done week...

I found this run tiring, was a little unmotivated today eaten crap really and I ...

Carly1122

•6 years ago

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W2R1..no

Have painful ankle, walking on cobbles at weekend was not a great experience. Now strapped and being rested.

Have painful ankle, walking on cobbles at weekend was not a great experience. No...

Namrod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally signed up for a race

Happen to stumble upon a link about a 5k fun run near me in March and decided to sign up (and persuade my friend to as well!). It sounds really cool too it’s...

Happen to stumble upon a link about a 5k fun run near me in March and decided to...

AuraShadows

Graduate•6 years ago

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Hurrah! Graduated!!

Whoo! Finally graduated C25k!! Just me and the pooches running tonight as the boys were at football but we did it!! Kept running over the 30 minutes to do the...

Whoo! Finally graduated C25k!! Just me and the pooches running tonight as the bo...

Vicki1976

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes I did it!!

W1 Run1 complete I am thinking of doing the next run whilst pushing my baby. Anyone done this before?

W1 Run1 complete I am thinking of doing the next run whilst pushing my baby. Any...

MrsJoel

•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete. Footstrike.

Had two great runs with map my run failure at the end! ( I kept my phone in my pocket). I now have a huawei pro band 2 Which worked well first time out. Ave...

Had two great runs with map my run failure at the end! ( I kept my phone in my p...

siabod

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runners Knee on week 3...

Feeling deflated as had to stop W3R3 today, first time I've not made it through a session. My knee has been playing up, definitely runners knee. Anyhow, I...

Feeling deflated as had to stop W3R3 today, first time I've not made it through ...

amandapuli

•6 years ago

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W4R2

Much better this time. 👍🏼 Thanks so much for your support after a gruelling W4 1st run on Saturday. I thought I’d reached my limit but obviously the old...

Much better this time. 👍🏼 Thanks so much for your support after a gruelling W4...

Jude1963

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week1 Run 1

Ok that was not easy but I’m glad I managed it. Hopefully next time I won’t feel like a warmed up version of death

Ok that was not easy but I’m glad I managed it. Hopefully next time I won’t feel...

robOliver

•6 years ago

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X-ray done!

X-ray done fingers crossed it’s nothing because I really really miss running! It’s my eScape and antidepressants!!! Please everyone cross your fingers xxx

X-ray done fingers crossed it’s nothing because I really really miss running! It...

Megzy24

Graduate•6 years ago

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Fat kids nurse wanting to get fit and healthy !

So I have finally arrived at that point where you say to yourself 'enough is enough'. After not long qualifying as as paediatric nurse and having been employed...

So I have finally arrived at that point where you say to yourself 'enough is eno...

KidsnurseJen

•6 years ago

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W1 Run1

Just back from my first run , what a killer . Can’t believe how unfit I am . Please tell me it gets easier!!!! Definitely not gonna give up I really want this.

Just back from my first run , what a killer . Can’t believe how unfit I am . Ple...

runner-Beanhead

•6 years ago

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W3R2 - completed despite so many excuses

Evening family, I've just return from my run :) Excuses: I feel too heavy after all weekend eating at my parents. I feel too tired after trip from Poland (on...

Evening family, I've just return from my run :) Excuses: I feel too heavy after ...

IgaT

Graduate•6 years ago

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W3 R1 complete

Week 3 run 1 just completed. I found this the easiest run so far. Only running 4 times made it much easier for me. I don’t know why I was so scared of running...

Week 3 run 1 just completed. I found this the easiest run so far. Only running 4...

Giddys

Graduate•6 years ago

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Help! I missed a run.. what should I do?!

I missed Week 4 Run 3 last night.. a nasty migraine got the better of me. Now I’m wondering, do I start Week 5 as if nothing happened, or go back and do Week...

I missed Week 4 Run 3 last night.. a nasty migraine got the better of me. Now I...

HollyAlexRose

•6 years ago

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All posts for January 2018

The Squat Challenge Week 3 Day 3 - into uncharted territory

Not a great start!

Need some clarification please!

Week 2 - Still fat but getting fitter!

W8r1

Here we go again...

w2r1 done!

W3r3: check!

Michael v Laura

Frequency of running...advice wanted!

Shoe porn

Back on it

Running trainers!

Week 1 day 1

Why I don't like running nights around here ROFL!

W1R3

W2R1..no

Finally signed up for a race

Hurrah! Graduated!!

Yes I did it!!

Week 7 complete. Footstrike.

Runners Knee on week 3...

W4R2

Week1 Run 1

X-ray done!

Fat kids nurse wanting to get fit and healthy !

W1 Run1

W3R2 - completed despite so many excuses

W3 R1 complete

Help! I missed a run.. what should I do?!

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