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Too old at 59?

I had a heart attack five years ago but am now fine. My anxiety caused a panic attack last time I tried. Am I too old at 59 to try again.

I had a heart attack five years ago but am now fine. My anxiety caused a panic a...

jo0267

•3 years ago

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Does anyone have a recommendation for winter running shoes ?

Can anyone recommend a pair of winter running shoes with good grip. I really want to continue running through the winter but I'm worried about running on icy...

Can anyone recommend a pair of winter running shoes with good grip. I really wan...

RMedley

•3 years ago

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Last Run of 2020

I decided to do my last run of 2020 this evening (very icy on the paths so I had to tread carefully in places) I think I still prefer my early morning runs....

I decided to do my last run of 2020 this evening (very icy on the paths so I had...

drun

•3 years ago

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Nike Run Club - some help?

Hiya, Someone suggested I try out NRC and so I downloaded it. But can someone give me a hand on how it works? I would like to try some of the guided runs, but...

Hiya, Someone suggested I try out NRC and so I downloaded it. But can someone gi...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Day one

decided this has got to be a good time to take the plunge...so today on went my trainers and off I went. Feeling quite optimistic, though realize it won't be...

decided this has got to be a good time to take the plunge...so today on went my ...

T-girl

•3 years ago

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Keep on keeping on!

Shout out to everyone who's still running 30 mins three times a week, who's still averaging about 3.6 km, who's just keeping going.... gradually getting...

Shout out to everyone who's still running 30 mins three times a week, who's stil...

SingsAndRuns

Graduate•3 years ago

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Completed the plan. Look at me!

Hi everyone, I’ve just graduated and it feels great! Even got some new trainers so it’s onwards and upwards for me (fingers crossed)! I hope everyone else is...

Hi everyone, I’ve just graduated and it feels great! Even got some new trainers ...

Justdoit4u

Graduate•3 years ago

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What a difference two days make. Loved this run w8r2

I set out this afternoon in my final run of 2020. I am normally a morning runner but it was a really heavy frost do I thought I'd wait for it to thaw a bit......

I set out this afternoon in my final run of 2020. I am normally a morning runner...

Lindsey1097

Graduate•3 years ago

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Last of 2020. 30.12.20.

A little sun to brighten the run.

Pinkpig20

Graduate•3 years ago

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Last run of 2020... if you’d told me this time last year that i’d have run at all this year I’d have called you a liar..

Since graduating I’ve completed 3 consolidation runs... the last two I haven’t managed the full 30 minutes. I haven’t seen this as a failure though. I managed...

Since graduating I’ve completed 3 consolidation runs... the last two I haven’t m...

HattieCooke

Graduate•3 years ago

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A final 2020 run got me thinking

I started C25K in March when everyone went into lockdown. Got through awful knee pain and one spectacular fall. Graduated in May. Ran a bit after that but...

I started C25K in March when everyone went into lockdown. Got through awful kne...

FreedomToRun

Graduate•3 years ago

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Nike running club guided cold run

If anyone wants advice on running in cold conditions, I heartily recommend this app and guided run. I did it today, loads of good advice and tips. Happy new...

If anyone wants advice on running in cold conditions, I heartily recommend this ...

Speedy60

Graduate•3 years ago

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Graduated- BUT

Graduated - so pleased to complete the course but will running become easier for me and will I ever start to enjoy it?

Graduated - so pleased to complete the course but will running become easier for...

Kernyk123

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1! Happy New Year to you all!

First run of week 7 in the bag! 😁 I was nervous for this run as my last run wasn’t the best and I’ve had a fair few days off because it’s been far too icy!...

First run of week 7 in the bag! 😁 I was nervous for this run as my last run was...

HexGirl

Graduate•3 years ago

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Last run of the year! Week 7 done ✅

Hey ya’ll hope you are all having a good New Year’s Eve! Just finished my last run of week 7! So didn’t get to graduate this year but only a few runs away!...

Hey ya’ll hope you are all having a good New Year’s Eve! Just finished my last ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Happy NY

Hey guys, I haven’t been here for a while due to personal reasons. Just thought I’d drop in and wish you all a fantastic 2021. I’m only a DM away! For Auld...

Hey guys, I haven’t been here for a while due to personal reasons. Just though...

Maxi80

•3 years ago

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Holly the Dog loves the SNOW

She loves playing in the snow

AlMorr

Ambassador•3 years ago

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Update at end of 2020 and looking forward to 2021

Just an update at the end of 2020 if anybody is interested; I do it only in order to encourage others to take part in, or continue with, the journey. I started...

Just an update at the end of 2020 if anybody is interested; I do it only in orde...

AlfaRomeoSpider

•3 years ago

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Slow but safe

Nice bright morning but thick frost. Made my mind up last night I was going to run had to take it slow worried in case I hit an Ice patch. Even though I took...

Nice bright morning but thick frost. Made my mind up last night I was going to r...

Mightymags

Graduate•3 years ago

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Week 6 run 3, 4kms

Yay, just cracked the 4km mark! Really enjoying it now, especially that bit post shower when the endorphins are still circulating!

Yay, just cracked the 4km mark! Really enjoying it now, especially that bit post...

Jaxstr

•3 years ago

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Graduation Part C and Happy Hogmanay.

I thought I was done for 2020 as the weather was awful yesterday. But hey, no work today. Looked out of the window and the snow had thawed! I’m sure it did it...

I thought I was done for 2020 as the weather was awful yesterday. But hey, no wo...

Sh53202

Graduate•3 years ago

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W3 complete

Having sorted out my knees with strengthening exercises and proper shoes reran 2 runs of W2 again. Now completed w3 and knees are good but a bit nervous about...

Having sorted out my knees with strengthening exercises and proper shoes reran 2...

JRF5

•3 years ago

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Happy Hogmanay & Happy New Year

To all you runners, you walkers, you virtual or real challengers, yogis and exercisers, we wish you all a fabulous 2021 and that you make those 2020 miles...

To all you runners, you walkers, you virtual or real challengers, yogis and exer...

CBDB

Graduate•3 years ago

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Running in icy conditions

Woke up this morning, ready to go out for a run, having had just over a week off due to a suspected knee sprain. However, the pavements look so treacherous...

Woke up this morning, ready to go out for a run, having had just over a week off...

Runnerbean11

•3 years ago

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CR 15

3.45K in 30 minutes isn't going to break any records, but at least after that Saturnalian fest over the past few days I am back on the road (discounting my...

3.45K in 30 minutes isn't going to break any records, but at least after that Sa...

Rennur

Graduate•3 years ago

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Lordy, what a difference a month makes

Many a reason. Many an excuse... Bad weather, Christmas, work deadlines, short days... I went for a run for the first time since the end of November today. And...

Many a reason. Many an excuse... Bad weather, Christmas, work deadlines, short d...

BarryR

Graduate•3 years ago

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CR6- my first 5k! Emotional

So I ended the day before the end of the never ending year of 2020 on a high- achieving a lifetime goal of mine, to run 5k in under 40 minutes. 39:53. I was...

So I ended the day before the end of the never ending year of 2020 on a high- ac...

Vogueskater

•3 years ago

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Finished Couch to 5K in...21 weeks!

Sure hope this counts...🤞 Male, 47, not run since school, a career in offices. Skateboarding only physical activity since then. Started in August and enjoyed...

Sure hope this counts...🤞 Male, 47, not run since school, a career in offices. ...

teamfridge

Graduate•3 years ago

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First run with new Garmin Forerunner 45

Haven't posted for a while, life got a bit busy! I have just started a training plan on the Garmin watch I got for Christmas. Aiming to reach a faster pace...

Haven't posted for a while, life got a bit busy! I have just started a training ...

GrimJard

Graduate•3 years ago

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My last 2020 run

Random picture of Misty my cat showing what she thought of 2020 ,😁 So, like many others, today was my last run of the year, I was going to go tomorrow but...

Random picture of Misty my cat showing what she thought of 2020 ,😁 So, like man...

Instructor57

Graduate•3 years ago

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All posts for December 2020

Too old at 59?

Does anyone have a recommendation for winter running shoes ?

Last Run of 2020

Nike Run Club - some help?

Day one

Keep on keeping on!

Completed the plan. Look at me!

What a difference two days make. Loved this run w8r2

Last of 2020. 30.12.20.

Last run of 2020... if you’d told me this time last year that i’d have run at all this year I’d have called you a liar..

A final 2020 run got me thinking

Nike running club guided cold run

Graduated- BUT

Week 7 Run 1! Happy New Year to you all!

Last run of the year! Week 7 done ✅

Happy NY

Holly the Dog loves the SNOW

Update at end of 2020 and looking forward to 2021

Slow but safe

Week 6 run 3, 4kms

Graduation Part C and Happy Hogmanay.

W3 complete

Happy Hogmanay & Happy New Year

Running in icy conditions

CR 15

Lordy, what a difference a month makes

CR6- my first 5k! Emotional

Finished Couch to 5K in...21 weeks!

First run with new Garmin Forerunner 45

My last 2020 run

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