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W2R2 - treadmills and knees

Hi guys, Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, but I've finally had some time to chat to you guys. Last week I finally completed W1R3 and was well chuffed. I was...

Hi guys, Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, but I've finally had some time to ch...

XFNutty

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

Ran after work tonight which I find harder than an early morning. Feeling pleased that I did it as I feel very relaxed now. Overall I think this is a brilliant...

Ran after work tonight which I find harder than an early morning. Feeling please...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 complete !!!!!!!!!

Well yet again I am here telling you all about my experience !!! Hope you are all well and doing OK!!! Well WK 5 run 2 done !!! I had a rubbish day at work...

Well yet again I am here telling you all about my experience !!! Hope you are al...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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9 weeks and 4 days...

...and I have completed the programme! I can now run 5k - although it took me 36 minutes instead of 30. But that's okay, it gives me another goal to work...

...and I have completed the programme! I can now run 5k - although it took me 36...

dawnrunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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Missing running :(

I haven't been able to run in 4 days due to the crazy amount of work I've had to do for university, and I'm missing my running so much! Now, there's a sentence...

I haven't been able to run in 4 days due to the crazy amount of work I've had to...

Debs972

•10 years ago

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Had heart attack 7 years ago, just started programme, think I need a heart monitor, what would you recommend?

Yep, i had a mild heart attack seven years ago at the age of 43, and had a stent put in. have been fairly inactive for past seven years, gaining weight up to...

Yep, i had a mild heart attack seven years ago at the age of 43, and had a stent...

pastort

•10 years ago

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Rest Days - is Audio Fuel a good way to go

Ive found something I can down load called Audio Fuel, wondering if its a good idea for my rest days, as their is a speed walking section and thinking I could...

Ive found something I can down load called Audio Fuel, wondering if its a good i...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1 Completed

Well first run/walk completed this evening with my Son James (8). Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Not sure if I am not running fast enough....

Well first run/walk completed this evening with my Son James (8). Not as bad a...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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Out of action yet again duh!!!!!!

Well I'm out of action yet again :( so don't do what I do, do the sensible thing. For about 10 weeks I have ignored a painful left heel. Kept on running and...

Well I'm out of action yet again :( so don't do what I do, do the sensible thing...

Oldgirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Threshold/ tempo running?

Any advice/thoughts on using this as a training method? And roughly whats a good way to start out doing this? Thoughts please :)

Any advice/thoughts on using this as a training method? And roughly whats a good...

littlehelen20

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1 done!

Wow don't know where this week has gone, run 3 done today feeling good!

Emma133

•10 years ago

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Week 3

Did week3 run 1 last night( no time to write before now. It went OK. First time it was n' t wet. I moved onto this to see how it went( second time round I...

Did week3 run 1 last night( no time to write before now. It went OK. First time ...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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STIFFNESS GO AWAY!

I only had 8 days rest from running, now today I'm as stiff as a board! I'd have thought my fitness levels would have been good enough to avoid this kind of...

I only had 8 days rest from running, now today I'm as stiff as a board! I'd have...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Body changes / weight loss

Now, I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, but.... How long will it be before I start seeing a difference to my body and weight? Let's say I ate mostly as...

Now, I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, but.... How long will it be before...

run_chica_run

•10 years ago

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Another trampoline query

Do I have to stretch or anything before I start a work out on this ? Also warm up ? Bet your all sick a me now on here !

Do I have to stretch or anything before I start a work out on this ? Also warm u...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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Treadmill running. Jazzed it up and I think I like it ...... but interested in other people's experiences esp with a walk-run program.

I graduated in February and since then have continued to run W9R3 3 times a week. Partly because I wanted to feel more comfortable at doing it and partly...

I graduated in February and since then have continued to run W9R3 3 times a week...

Mum2run

Graduate•10 years ago

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1 year in and LOVED all the good changes to my body. Still injured so trying not to panic!

I started this programme on 2 May 2013 and after a slow start when I really did not enjoy the running much at all, indeed I questioned whether this runners...

I started this programme on 2 May 2013 and after a slow start when I really did ...

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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slow week

two run s thus far this week 5k23.12 and 2x5k today ive decided to run to the pool and swim a mile and run back 24.00 and 24.30 hence slow week i seem to...

two run s thus far this week 5k23.12 and 2x5k today ive decided to run to the p...

moger

Graduate•10 years ago

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Wk7 Run2 I did it.... but only just!

I usually run first thing in the morning straight after the school run. But today I had commitments first thing so headed out at lunchtime. I've only ever run...

I usually run first thing in the morning straight after the school run. But toda...

runningmummy71

Graduate•10 years ago

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2 years on and still running

I looked in my diary and realised I had marked the date...... 2 years on from taking that first step/jog to fitness. For me its been a remarkable achievement,...

I looked in my diary and realised I had marked the date...... 2 years on from ta...

Burstcouch

Graduate•10 years ago

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W4R1

Whew! Another beast slain. Was quite apprehensive about this one as 5 minutes sounds like 'proper running' all of a sudden. Also had 5 days off since W3R1 due...

Whew! Another beast slain. Was quite apprehensive about this one as 5 minutes so...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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First Run this evening.

Well Today is the day. I am going to run W1R1 this evening and am looking forward to the challenge. My son is coming with me he is like a little Forest Gump...

Well Today is the day. I am going to run W1R1 this evening and am looking forwa...

LetsGetWalking

Graduate•10 years ago

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We deserve a medal!

I know we get our lovely shiny graduate badge but it would be nice to get an actual, physical lump of metal. Lots of people who graduate will probably never...

I know we get our lovely shiny graduate badge but it would be nice to get an act...

stevo216

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R3 - I finally, finally got there!

Just back from W9R3, had a quick shower and have come on here to claim my graduation badge :) I turned off the podcast and went onto a fantastic mix from...

Just back from W9R3, had a quick shower and have come on here to claim my gradua...

Snorkmaiden

Graduate•10 years ago

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Running and blowing your nose

President Lyndon Johnson famously said of Jerry Ford that he couldn't fart and chew gum at the same time, later sanitised to walk and chew gum. What I find...

President Lyndon Johnson famously said of Jerry Ford that he couldn't fart and c...

Azores

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8R1 - Had my very first every difficult run. Had Achilles pain during warm up walk (never had it before) but ploughed on - nothing like

being a bit of a martyr. Had to stop at 7 minutes for a few stretches. Kept going. Had to stop at 20 minutes. Then finished the last five minutes and...

being a bit of a martyr. Had to stop at 7 minutes for a few stretches. Kept go...

DogTrotter

•10 years ago

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Should I try to graduate with a stiff calf muscle?

I did Wk9R2 a few days ago and my left calf cramped up half way through, but I completed the 30 minutes. I really want to graduate, but don't want to injure...

I did Wk9R2 a few days ago and my left calf cramped up half way through, but I c...

Philholly

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1 completed - almost!

I managed it all except for 10-15 seconds at the end of the 7th minute run. A little disappointed, but I only slept for 3.5 hours last night, which probably...

I managed it all except for 10-15 seconds at the end of the 7th minute run. A li...

Queeniescakes

•10 years ago

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W4R1

About to embark upon week 4 and feeling a bit freaked out by short breaks between longer runs. Loads of you have succeeded though, so taking that out the door...

About to embark upon week 4 and feeling a bit freaked out by short breaks betwee...

I_will

Graduate•10 years ago

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I DID IT!!!! W6R3 - in shock!!!!

I still can't believe I did it!!!! The first 5 mins I thought oh no I'm not gonna be able to do 20 more.... But..... I DID ..... And I don't feel like I've...

I still can't believe I did it!!!! The first 5 mins I thought oh no I'm not gonn...

JustLisa

Graduate•10 years ago

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All posts for April 2014

W2R2 - treadmills and knees

Week 9 run 2

Week 5 Run 2 complete !!!!!!!!!

9 weeks and 4 days...

Missing running :(

Had heart attack 7 years ago, just started programme, think I need a heart monitor, what would you recommend?

Rest Days - is Audio Fuel a good way to go

W1R1 Completed

Out of action yet again duh!!!!!!

Threshold/ tempo running?

Week 1 done!

Week 3

STIFFNESS GO AWAY!

Body changes / weight loss

Another trampoline query

Treadmill running. Jazzed it up and I think I like it ...... but interested in other people's experiences esp with a walk-run program.

1 year in and LOVED all the good changes to my body. Still injured so trying not to panic!

slow week

Wk7 Run2 I did it.... but only just!

2 years on and still running

W4R1

First Run this evening.

We deserve a medal!

W9R3 - I finally, finally got there!

Running and blowing your nose

W8R1 - Had my very first every difficult run. Had Achilles pain during warm up walk (never had it before) but ploughed on - nothing like

Should I try to graduate with a stiff calf muscle?

W1R1 completed - almost!

W4R1

I DID IT!!!! W6R3 - in shock!!!!

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