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I just had the running gear on this morning- long sleeve top, running leggings, no coat or gloves. I felt quite exposed in the sense that people might have...

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W7r1. First time out without a jacket on.

I just had the running gear on this morning- long sleeve top, running leggings, ...

Tati

Graduate•11 years ago

Well completed run 2 w9 yesterday and felt ok, so it's the graduation run tomorrow then start to think about what my long term plan will be. A bit scary...

Almost there

Well completed run 2 w9 yesterday and felt ok, so it's the graduation run tomorr...

Geri18

Graduate•11 years ago

Well I only have myself to blame. When I looked at the schedule for Week 5 earlier in the week (to see what I was letting myself in for) I was convinced that...

Duped at Week 5 Run 2

Well I only have myself to blame. When I looked at the schedule for Week 5 earli...

PamJK

Graduate•11 years ago

I've just done week 9, run one. I did it on the treadmill as it was raining, and also when I have run outside I then seem to get discomfort in my right hip, on...

Week 9, Run one done!

I've just done week 9, run one. I did it on the treadmill as it was raining, and...

kateanna

•11 years ago

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Snails pace, but improving.

The last few runs I have gone out without any music or anything and I enjoy it. Hearing my own breathing remains me to control it calmly, which has been a...

The last few runs I have gone out without any music or anything and I enjoy it. ...

I've learnt (well ok, had re-affirmed) during the last two weeks of 5x50 that I could really do with a memory. I use my Garmin to track the K (memory problem...

•11 years ago

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Follow the yellow brick road...

I've learnt (well ok, had re-affirmed) during the last two weeks of 5x50 that I ...

....I managed a 1 mile swim today and yesturday at the Lido ( sorry to say my first love but the running is growing on me!) as given myself the 2 day break...

•11 years ago

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Benefits of C25K

....I managed a 1 mile swim today and yesturday at the Lido ( sorry to say my fi...

ju-ju-

Graduate•11 years ago

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Early morning jog and food or the other way around?

What are your thoughts on early morning exercise and food? Should exercise be done before or after breakfast, or should we just have a snack, like a piece...

What are your thoughts on early morning exercise and food? Should exercise be...

Hi I wonder if any one can answer my very odd issue- I have been running for over a year and when I started I used to have very bad left calf strain so with...

•11 years ago

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Does any one have a theory ?

Hi I wonder if any one can answer my very odd issue- I have been running for ov...

redfacewoman

Graduate•11 years ago

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So it begins

Just about to go out for my first run. Will post again if I make it back alive :)

Just about to go out for my first run. Will post again if I make it back alive ...

Toriap2

•11 years ago

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Has anyone else had trouble with breathing when getting to week 5?

Hello ive been running week 5 for a few runs now and i am finding i get to the same point in my run and feel like i can't breathe properly. I continue to run...

Hello ive been running week 5 for a few runs now and i am finding i get to the s...

esxchaz

Graduate•11 years ago

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week 8 done!

Done my last run of the week today ,after the good results of this week,thought to push it a bit more ,so ran after a 45 mns weight lifting session ! Really...

Done my last run of the week today ,after the good results of this week,thought ...

•11 years ago

I've got a sore toe for some reason on the ball of big toe, I'm a 'runner' look after it move on. But how pathetic is this? Tonight some family came to...

5x50 pathetic ailment

I've got a sore toe for some reason on the ball of big toe, I'm a 'runner' look ...

Souki

Graduate•11 years ago

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HELP!! I'm terrified for my next run!! W7R2

So yesterday I did W7R2, and although I completed the run, I really don't think I should have. The whole time I was running (well it started after about 5...

So yesterday I did W7R2, and although I completed the run, I really don't think ...

piggyland1

Graduate•11 years ago

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First run after accident - short but sweet

I have totally lost track of when I last ran, what with labyrinthitis earlier in the year and then just starting to get back in my running shoes and someone...

I have totally lost track of when I last ran, what with labyrinthitis earlier in...

vixiej

Graduate•11 years ago

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B210K Week 3 Run 1 in the bag in style - and I think it may be time to part company with the lovely Samantha...

After finishing Week 2 of the B210K on Thursday, and extending the final 15 minute interval by a couple of minutes to make it to 6.5K in 48:30, I was really...

After finishing Week 2 of the B210K on Thursday, and extending the final 15 minu...

Stefliser

Graduate•11 years ago

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A Slow Week

I ran w7r2 this morning so a run behind after this week but getting there. I'm still waiting on a scan for my gallbladder and I hope it's soon because it's...

I ran w7r2 this morning so a run behind after this week but getting there. I'm s...

didntrunthat

Graduate•11 years ago

Started Week 3 today. Still suffering with a bad chest so breathing isn't easy and made the runs tougher than perhaps they should've been. First 3...

how do you start running safely

purpleblob

•11 years ago

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Week 3, run 1

Started Week 3 today. Still suffering with a bad chest so breathing isn't ea...

Slideman

Graduate•11 years ago

II'VE DONE IT! I've just finished W9R3! Wow! can't believe I've finished the whole programme! I've never stuck to a whole exercise programme in my entire life...

I've only gone & done it!!!

II'VE DONE IT! I've just finished W9R3! Wow! can't believe I've finished the who...

..after two weeks holidays away from running (did try) I have gone back to W6R2 to settle back into it. Even after graduating the break means I have found it...

•11 years ago

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Settling back into it...

..after two weeks holidays away from running (did try) I have gone back to W6R2 ...

amsjo

Graduate•11 years ago

Well after having a quiet day yesterday on the 5x50 challenge (only 2km walk) I went out for W8R3 this morning and was a bit apprehensive 8) Anyway, I didn't...

W8R3 it was great and ready for W9....c'mon!!

Well after having a quiet day yesterday on the 5x50 challenge (only 2km walk) I ...

rockchick69

Graduate•11 years ago

I did R2 this morning. I went down the canal, it was a lovely route! One of my friends joined me, and she is a bit fitter than me! I found myself working...

Wk2R2

I did R2 this morning. I went down the canal, it was a lovely route! One of my f...

Nala020512

•11 years ago

Well here I am again. Just back in from R3. So how was W2? Not as bad as I was expecting. OK it wasn't eezypeezy. However, the. gradual progression does...

Week 2 Done - YEEEESSS

Well here I am again. Just back in from R3. So how was W2? Not as bad as I was ...

LandRoverMad

Graduate•11 years ago

After my more recent runs, I really don't feel that I deserve my graduate badge anymore :-( Since graduating, my fitness levels seem to have...

No longer think I deserve my badge

After my more recent runs, I really don't feel that I deserve my graduate badge ...

earl-grey-sian

Graduate•11 years ago

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5x50 Week 2 in the far north (Highlands of Scotland)

Activity reports Day 8: Snow on the ground, snow falling... what to do? Opted for a 6 km walk in the local forest with my son (who had competed in a hill...

Activity reports Day 8: Snow on the ground, snow falling... what to do? Opted...

swanscot

Graduate•11 years ago

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Getting back in the running saddle

Been having a lot of difficulty with runs recently, stopping after 10 mins to catch my breath before running again then only for a further 5mins before the...

Been having a lot of difficulty with runs recently, stopping after 10 mins to ca...

Burstcouch

Graduate•11 years ago