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W9 R3 (again)

Completed, àgain, after return from IC. Still not back to where I was in December. I think the sunshine helped. New route too

Completed, àgain, after return from IC. Still not back to where I was in Decemb...

MrBassmanjazz

Graduate•2 years ago

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REFLECTIVE RAMBLINGS OF A RETICENTLY RETIRED RUNNER ..Part 1

THANKS The warm responses from so many of you to my "I HAVE HUNG UP MY RUNNING SHOES” post...

THANKS The warm responses from so many...

IannodaTruffe

Mentor•2 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1

Was wet, windy and dull this morning. Quite miserable but hadn't noticed before getting my run gear on before the school run so already committed. By time I'd...

Was wet, windy and dull this morning. Quite miserable but hadn't noticed before ...

BrokeyNotSoBusted

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back again and again!

Hurt my back in February when treadmill jerked and been out of it since then. Been pain free for a week now so here goes. Starting right back at the beginning...

Hurt my back in February when treadmill jerked and been out of it since then. Be...

New1-

•2 years ago

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Wk8 run1

Well I set out this morning not really feeling it therefore had to PERSUADE myself I WAS going to do this. It was a battle and felt as if I was running uphill...

Well I set out this morning not really feeling it therefore had to PERSUADE myse...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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Second time round!

This may turn into a ramble so I’ll get my main point in early! I’m really loving this second time round. I have no need to look ahead with apprehension as I...

This may turn into a ramble so I’ll get my main point in early! I’m really lovi...

Sybilw

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk8 r1

🎉 didn't enjoy that (stomach was playing up)....... but I also did. Feel like I am buzzing now and can't wait for the next time.

🎉 didn't enjoy that (stomach was playing up)....... but I also did. Feel like I...

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 done!

Toughest outing yet this morning. Really struggled without anything glaringly obvious causing it. Now quite nervous about my next outing 😬

Toughest outing yet this morning. Really struggled without anything glaringly ob...

Runningrickard

Graduate•2 years ago

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Post graduation update

Just thought I would post a little update for all those just coming up to graduation or starting out. It’s been about a month since I graduated and today I am...

Just thought I would post a little update for all those just coming up to gradua...

Tortoise_tori

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 7 Run 3

Yesterday morning was final run of week 7 and, despite taking a few attempts to get out due to various interruptions, it was up there with best runs I've had....

Yesterday morning was final run of week 7 and, despite taking a few attempts to ...

BrokeyNotSoBusted

Graduate•2 years ago

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Getting back there - W1R3

Today was run 3. Starting again and wanting to do things right, a bit scared my knee will start hurting and I’ll have to stop running. Without a doubt my big...

Today was run 3. Starting again and wanting to do things right, a bit scared my ...

YokMcr

•2 years ago

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W4r2 felt like legs wanted another day off..

Maybe too much sitting on rest day, as didn't want to catchup and stay with Sue, 😩 but made it through anyway, need to find more energy.. 😊

Maybe too much sitting on rest day, as didn't want to catchup and stay with Sue,...

davelinks

Graduate•2 years ago

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Bring out the bubbly !

W9R3 Only gone and done it. In fact felt pretty relaxed and did 10 mins extra. Well chuffed !!

W9R3 Only gone and done it. In fact felt pretty relaxed and did 10 mins ext...

Pontegirl

Graduate•2 years ago

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I did it graduated for the 2nd time.

First did it November 2020. Cold and dark months. Definitely recommend doing it in the Spring, lighter nights and so far mild/sunny runs. I feel great and...

First did it November 2020. Cold and dark months. Definitely recommend doing i...

boxing-

Graduate•2 years ago

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Breathing techniques?

Hello everyone, I'm only on week 2 and I'm struggling with my breathing so much! I just cannot catch my breath, I have tried some techniques from online but it...

Hello everyone, I'm only on week 2 and I'm struggling with my breathing so much!...

LoveGuineaPigs

•2 years ago

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One week left - how to maintain pace?

I have just completed the last run of W8. I’ve been using MapMyRun alongside to keep track of my progression. However, I’ve noticed that I just keep getting...

I have just completed the last run of W8. I’ve been using MapMyRun alongside to ...

JoWatson93

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 3 run 3 completed ✔️

Well I don’t know how I’ve done this week to be honest! My chest has been hurting a lot, which is usually a sign I have an infection starting. I’ve used my...

Well I don’t know how I’ve done this week to be honest! My chest has been hurtin...

FightingAsthma

•2 years ago

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Getting back into it

After breaking my tailbone late last year, losing all my fitness and putting on a fair few pounds, I was dismayed to learn the other day that I can barely run...

After breaking my tailbone late last year, losing all my fitness and putting on ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•2 years ago

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Freedom run in new places!

Got out for my 2nd run of week 8. Totally different route to what I’ve been doing for the duration of this and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. It’s...

Got out for my 2nd run of week 8. Totally different route to what I’ve been doin...

Rainbow2019

Graduate•2 years ago

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Thanks for your help

Thanks to all those who replied, I ran outside this morning and did 3k in about 25 mins. I slowed right down and found the run much better, will have to build...

Thanks to all those who replied, I ran outside this morning and did 3k in about ...

WmRev

Graduate•2 years ago

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I can’t believe it!!!!

Omg omg omg I have just ran for 25 whole minutes!!!! Absolutely gobsmacked!! Legs felt heavy but kept a really steady pace. Any ideas how to prevent heavy...

Omg omg omg I have just ran for 25 whole minutes!!!! Absolutely gobsmacked!! Le...

Ju-Ju40

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Advice please. 😁😁

Hi folks, I've not been running for 2weeks today, as I had a calve achilles pain. Been doing stretches and I can walk okish now. Should I try running next week...

Hi folks, I've not been running for 2weeks today, as I had a calve achilles pain...

Ellischris

•2 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

I found this run better than week 6 run 3 which I found hard after work this week! I enjoy running in the morning so much more than later in the day but I am a...

I found this run better than week 6 run 3 which I found hard after work this wee...

Sidmouth203

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1: short sleeves and 3/4 leggings

My! What weather this morning! Got out there a bit late in the morning, but just the sky alone was worth it. Add the trees, the path, the air… runner’s...

My! What weather this morning! Got out there a bit late in the morning, but jus...

CBDB

Graduate•2 years ago

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Back there again

When I feel alone It makes me want to run. I carry my fears before I open the door but when I return I feel less lonely, it helps me feel good with myself. I...

When I feel alone It makes me want to run. I carry my fears before I open the do...

YokMcr

•2 years ago

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Making progress

Very happy that I’ve just done week 5 run 1 - felt tired before I started but feel energised at end - very encouraging

Very happy that I’ve just done week 5 run 1 - felt tired before I started but fe...

Blossom-time

•2 years ago

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W9R3 - I did it!!!!

I was so excited for this morning’s graduation run 🤗 It started however with a technical malfunction. I couldn’t get my ear buds to pair with my phone but I...

I was so excited for this morning’s graduation run 🤗 It started however with a ...

RunMyWay

Graduate•2 years ago

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Runaversary

Still here, still plodding on. I've not posted much recently but I've been keeping my eye on everyone, reading your posts, smiling at some, shedding tears at...

Still here, still plodding on. I've not posted much recently but I've been keepi...

Never_too_old

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk7 complete

Last run of wk7 done. I ran a tiny bit faster this morning as I past my usual finish landmark and still had the last minute to run. I think I put myself into a...

Last run of wk7 done. I ran a tiny bit faster this morning as I past my usual fi...

Returnagain

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wk7 R3 completed

Done it 🎉 Felt okay once I got out and almost looking forward to wk8.....😱

Wagper08

Graduate•2 years ago

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All posts for May 2022

W9 R3 (again)

REFLECTIVE RAMBLINGS OF A RETICENTLY RETIRED RUNNER ..Part 1

Week 8 Run 1

Back again and again!

Wk8 run1

Second time round!

Wk8 r1

Week 3 done!

Post graduation update

Week 7 Run 3

Getting back there - W1R3

W4r2 felt like legs wanted another day off..

Bring out the bubbly !

I did it graduated for the 2nd time.

Breathing techniques?

One week left - how to maintain pace?

Week 3 run 3 completed ✔️

Getting back into it

Freedom run in new places!

Thanks for your help

I can’t believe it!!!!

Advice please. 😁😁

Week 7 run 1

Week 6 Run 1: short sleeves and 3/4 leggings

Back there again

Making progress

W9R3 - I did it!!!!

Runaversary

Wk7 complete

Wk7 R3 completed

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