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Getting lost in the woods

Slight snowfall meant I managed to get family out to the woodland to walk while I literally ran a rings around them. Was aiming for a bit of a recovery run...

Slight snowfall meant I managed to get family out to the woodland to walk while ...

DebJogsOn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Yes you can because yes I did!

Did my final run in bright sun and freezing temperatures this morning and am ridiculously thrilled. The Couch25k app is genius and this forum is a never...

Did my final run in bright sun and freezing temperatures this morning and am ri...

Nannalyn53

Graduate•6 years ago

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20 mins under my belt

Echoing several posts this week- I just ran for 20 mins. Woo hoo 🤪 however I was ready to give up after 5 which is even more amazing 🤪. However somehow with...

Echoing several posts this week- I just ran for 20 mins. Woo hoo 🤪 however I wa...

Nollie26

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4r1 Niko Niko slow jogging

Just completed this outside jogging very low. Have decided that the treadmill is not for me as the peer pressure at the gym is too much and I tend to speed up....

Just completed this outside jogging very low. Have decided that the treadmill is...

Roset64

•6 years ago

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Is it really important to breathe through the nose?

That's Week 5 run 3 under the belt and such a sense of satisfaction - now that it's over! But I nearly lost it, when Laura said I should be breathing in...

That's Week 5 run 3 under the belt and such a sense of satisfaction - now that i...

frenchvisitor

Graduate•6 years ago

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❄️❄️❄️ Rest day

Think I’ll give it a miss today. Managed to run during the previous snow weeks as I got out early and it was nice and crunchy. Left it too late today. Far too...

Think I’ll give it a miss today. Managed to run during the previous snow weeks a...

tony_a

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R3!

After a pretty entertaining day yesterday I was determined I was going out there. Feel bad for everyone battling snow and ice 😦 you have my admiration! Even...

After a pretty entertaining day yesterday I was determined I was going out there...

mergirl101

Graduate•6 years ago

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Give it a go?

So today I should be doing week 5 run 2. The snow fairy has been. Will I slip?? A bit worried!

So today I should be doing week 5 run 2. The snow fairy has been. Will I slip?? ...

asenior85

•6 years ago

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If your attempting to run toda...

If your attempting to run today, stay safe out there guys!! Xx

Lisalou1402

Graduate•6 years ago

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Knee Pain Week 6

Hi! I need some advice I’m at week 6 run 3 where the longer runs start and so far I’ve been really enjoying it staying on track each week and love the feeling...

Hi! I need some advice I’m at week 6 run 3 where the longer runs start and so fa...

Liv734

•6 years ago

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Will I ever be able to jog again 😔

Hi ya I was diagnosed with RA in May 2017 before then I was quite active and jogged a lot. Now I’m reduced to only being able to swim and do yoga. Do you...

Hi ya I was diagnosed with RA in May 2017 before then I was quite active and jog...

BuffMummy

•6 years ago

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I found all the runners!

Needed to get my run in early today as boy child #2 has thespian duties. It would appear that 8:00 is the time to run on a Sunday. Normally, my only...

Needed to get my run in early today as boy child #2 has thespian duties. It wou...

CitizenP

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week8Run1

Never run in the snow before but it was great! Saturday am parkrun so lots of other people had ventured put to! So beautiful and a real sense of achievement...

Never run in the snow before but it was great! Saturday am parkrun so lots of ot...

Meeshe43

•6 years ago

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Caution. Slow jogger.

Thanks to all the support and advice sent to my initial post. The first time i tried R2, i ended up shaving 10- 20 seconds off the last three runs because i...

Thanks to all the support and advice sent to my initial post. The first time i ...

Pippayoungart

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running and jet lag

Excited is the understatement of the century. 10 days until we fly to Japan! And this is where week 9 will take place. What better way and place to finish...

Excited is the understatement of the century. 10 days until we fly to Japan! And...

Samarie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest days

I get the need for a new runner to have a rest day between each run, so we can grow stronger by allowing our bodys time to heal. I was wondering though if...

I get the need for a new runner to have a rest day between each run, so we can g...

Clugg

•6 years ago

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Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this Week 8 Run 1

Week 8 beckons, so up early - take a peek out of the window. Oh dear! Snow and what looks suspiciously like ice. Buckle on my armour and spurs (running kit and...

Week 8 beckons, so up early - take a peek out of the window. Oh dear! Snow and w...

JoP61

Graduate•6 years ago

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Podcast conked out!

Bloody hell. Run 2 week six, In light snow and strong wind. I was on the final 5 minutes of the last 10 minute run and...... nothing.......So I had to...

Bloody hell. Run 2 week six, In light snow and strong wind. I was on the final...

Jell6

Graduate•6 years ago

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Do my legs really feel like lead or is it my mind playing games with me?

Hi. I’m on wk7, r1 and can’t seem to get my legs going! I did my first parkrun yesterday (42:54) but had to walk/run. My hubby says it’s my head that’s telling...

Hi. I’m on wk7, r1 and can’t seem to get my legs going! I did my first parkrun y...

MrsE74

Graduate•6 years ago

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Snow stops run

Really disappointed our 10k run was postponed due to weather but this morning greeted with snow and biting winds, feels like minus 9!

Really disappointed our 10k run was postponed due to weather but this morning gr...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•6 years ago

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Away

I am away at a conference this weekend but still went for a run. There wasn't many places to run, but there were some woods. It was snowing, blowing a gale,...

I am away at a conference this weekend but still went for a run. There wasn't ma...

Fifitrixiebell

Graduate•6 years ago

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C25K ... Still revisiting.

Finished Week 3 now. Slow progress with me old knees.just taking it easy. I'd graduate last year but for various reasons didn't consolidated/ improve. Looking...

Finished Week 3 now. Slow progress with me old knees.just taking it easy. I'd gr...

MotherPip

Graduate•6 years ago

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so at what point do you actually start enjoying running?

OK, so I'm on week 7 of couch to 5k and I was really enjoying it to start with. Now I'm onto these longer runs I feel like my enthusiasm has disappeared...

OK, so I'm on week 7 of couch to 5k and I was really enjoying it to start with. ...

Lowrie1986

•6 years ago

34 Replies

The ups and downs of running!

Oh running, sweet running. Many of you old-timers know that the past couple of months have made running difficult. 17 weeks and 6 days to be precise....

Oh running, sweet running. Many of you old-timers know that the past couple of ...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Here endeth the Lent

O woes. Oheu. Eheu. Oheu, eheu, oheu etc. You know it's sad but true. Thee mighty Lenten challeneg has come to a premature end: http://teamrhomboid.com/

O woes. Oheu. Eheu. Oheu, eheu, oheu etc. You know it's sad but true. Thee m...

Rignold

•6 years ago

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Map?

Does anyone know of an app that will just track where I run, and show me? Not try and interfere with me or my music, just show me at the end where I was? I...

Does anyone know of an app that will just track where I run, and show me? Not tr...

furlmouse

Graduate•6 years ago

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Look out, look out, Oldfloss is about...

And running so late.. people say The sun right up in the sky And the tide nearly high What can she be up to today ? Yesterday, I ran... today... I ramble:)...

And running so late.. people say The sun right up in the sky And the tide nearly...

Oldfloss

Administrator•6 years ago

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Why didn’t I enjoy this?

Week 6 run 1. Bleuuuugggh🤑. I didn’t enjoy it. First time during this course. I’m carrying on though. I think it was how it was split up. I’d run for 20...

Week 6 run 1. Bleuuuugggh🤑. I didn’t enjoy it. First time during this course...

WalkingWithLabradors

Graduate•6 years ago

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The power of rest

Took advice from you all and didn't run on Wednesday, had sports massage on Friday and had my psoas muscle well and truly pummelled, potential weakness there...

Took advice from you all and didn't run on Wednesday, had sports massage on Frid...

ebcroquet

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Week 2 run 3

It has taken me 3 weeks to do the first 2 weeks because of work commitments and snow and ice. With snow forecast again and it starting already, I grabbed the...

It has taken me 3 weeks to do the first 2 weeks because of work commitments and ...

Couch-potato

•6 years ago

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All posts for March 2018

Getting lost in the woods

Yes you can because yes I did!

20 mins under my belt

W4r1 Niko Niko slow jogging

Is it really important to breathe through the nose?

❄️❄️❄️ Rest day

W4R3!

Give it a go?

If your attempting to run toda...

Knee Pain Week 6

Will I ever be able to jog again 😔

I found all the runners!

Week8Run1

Caution. Slow jogger.

Running and jet lag

Rest days

Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this Week 8 Run 1

Podcast conked out!

Do my legs really feel like lead or is it my mind playing games with me?

Snow stops run

Away

C25K ... Still revisiting.

so at what point do you actually start enjoying running?

The ups and downs of running!

Here endeth the Lent

Map?

Look out, look out, Oldfloss is about...

Why didn’t I enjoy this?

The power of rest

Week 2 run 3

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