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Running after tummy bug

I was so chuffed last week at doing two 5k runs in a week and was hoping to do three this week. So I was pretty disappointed to fall foul to a nasty tummy bug...

I was so chuffed last week at doing two 5k runs in a week and was hoping to do t...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

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How about a triathlon in July ?

I stumbled across the website for the Windermere Triathlon, which will be happening in early July next year. It's what they call an Olympic Triathlon (only...

I stumbled across the website for the Windermere Triathlon, which will be happen...

Tomas

Graduate•10 years ago

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Oooo..lovin' the t-shirt!

Have just received my rather lovely t-shirt from the very nice Hugo at HU. I love the colour, and it just about fits too!

Have just received my rather lovely t-shirt from the very nice Hugo at HU. I lov...

dottiemay

Graduate•10 years ago

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Disaster - sore calf

Began my wk5 day 1 run and everything going great until the middle of the second 5min run and I had to pull up as had a really sore pain in my right calf....

Began my wk5 day 1 run and everything going great until the middle of the second...

haggis14

•10 years ago

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Hi pops, am back from serious Vimto session in the northern mess tent.

Anything exciting going on here?

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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First race coming up in Paris!! Tips?

I am running my first race in Paris in September (La Parisienne), which is 6.4km. I know I can do it as I graduated late last year and am running 5-10km 3...

I am running my first race in Paris in September (La Parisienne), which is 6.4km...

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Interval run - done...

Morning all... Aussie here from a cloudy SW London (yay - not too hot!).. So, this morning was "interval training" and I didn't really feel like heading out...

Morning all... Aussie here from a cloudy SW London (yay - not too hot!).. So, ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Running nut

In one week I have turned into an absolute running nut. I have just come back from W2R1 and I’m buzzing! I have been reading loads on this forum, watching...

In one week I have turned into an absolute running nut. I have just come back fr...

breezie

Graduate•10 years ago

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Protecting feet whilst running

Any suggestions for looking after feet? Finished week 6 of c25k and looking forward to longer runs but feet could do with protection. Thanks,

Any suggestions for looking after feet? Finished week 6 of c25k and looking forw...

Campmaria

•10 years ago

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humidity this morning

I am currently tied to park laps due to my knee still not being 100per cent right. When i tried running round the local streets it played up again and i dare...

I am currently tied to park laps due to my knee still not being 100per cent ri...

carerof

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 3

Only on week 3 but thoroughly enjoying myself. I never saw myself as a runner (being overweight and asthmatic) I struggle with the runs but I am slowly getting...

Only on week 3 but thoroughly enjoying myself. I never saw myself as a runner (b...

bellycat

Graduate•10 years ago

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I'm the king, baby, uh...woowoo....

Just done week 5 day one: Can I stand the music for the rest of the programme..? Sticking with it is harder work than the running at times.

Just done week 5 day one: Can I stand the music for the rest of the programme..?...

Clara29

Graduate•10 years ago

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i think i've done it!!Dozz-ville Challenge Award For The Discombobulated..........

Well i was a bit of a late starter, having only registered with Dozzer last Saturday after being inspired by other C25k-ers! Did my run on Saturday, my cycle...

Well i was a bit of a late starter, having only registered with Dozzer last Satu...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

23 Replies

Hard learned lessons! Please contribute!

So what have you learned? Me? Always get advice on buying running shoes. Always double knot your laces. Rub Vaseline on your feet before a long run Keep your...

So what have you learned? Me? Always get advice on buying running shoes. Always...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Another one for the 'done it' list!

Just completed run 3 of week 9. I know they bill it as couch to 5k in 9 weeks - well, for me it's been couch to 3.7k in 11 weeks but I'm still beaming with...

Just completed run 3 of week 9. I know they bill it as couch to 5k in 9 weeks - ...

Saffi_L

Graduate•10 years ago

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Winter Running...

I have restarted C25K -I stopped last year due to a knee injury. But I now have the bug to run again and this morning finished WK3 R3. I like to run early...

I have restarted C25K -I stopped last year due to a knee injury. But I now have ...

Jennifer_H_B

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9 R1 done, but...

Well I did w9r1 this morning at the gym. I am so pleased, managing to run for 30 minutes straight. I do find running on a treadmill easier than outdoors so...

Well I did w9r1 this morning at the gym. I am so pleased, managing to run for 3...

MitBeds

Graduate•10 years ago

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Help, I've lost something!!

Can anyone help me. A few days ago someone posted a great covering letter to go to GP surgeries to introduce the HealthUnlocked posters that we got with our...

Can anyone help me. A few days ago someone posted a great covering letter to go ...

AncientMum

Graduate•10 years ago

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Dithering about

I have dithered around so much this morning before my run, first what to wear, changing my bottoms, nearly changing them back but deciding against it. Then...

I have dithered around so much this morning before my run, first what to wear, c...

Vixchile

Graduate•10 years ago

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GPS Running Etch A Sketch Competition.

Hi all! Quick post as it's illegal for me to be on the internet unless it's for research purposes at the moment (dissertation to be handed in in 19 days :/)...

Hi all! Quick post as it's illegal for me to be on the internet unless it's for ...

Treemouse

Graduate•10 years ago

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Progress since graduation ... How is everyone doing?

Well, after graduating just over a week ago I had a friend come to stay which resulted in a bit too much wine and not a lot of exercise. This would not...

Well, after graduating just over a week ago I had a friend come to stay which re...

RobotChicken

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Rolling pin

Hi all , I haven't run since I did park run Saturday the reason being I have had a very tight right calf since R.F.L, after the park run it's got worse , no...

Hi all , I haven't run since I did park run Saturday the reason being I have had...

Rockette

•10 years ago

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OMG I have done it - B210K

Title says it all - went for week 5 run 3 today. Problems with my Garmin - is the GPS on, stop it restart it during the warm up. Sami says ok off you go but...

Title says it all - went for week 5 run 3 today. Problems with my Garmin - is th...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

46 Replies

A little update

Feeling great, as my friends know I did RFL to support my lovely grand daughter Jessie Corin and dear friends Jerry Bachman and Roger Moore who were all...

Feeling great, as my friends know I did RFL to support my lovely grand daughter ...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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W2 done

Yippee. .. love the running part, get bored of the walking... what's happening to me.. just got to say the energy this has given me is fantastic. . Thank you...

Yippee. .. love the running part, get bored of the walking... what's happening t...

morty14

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Health Check....

Having twisted my knee last week, I'm not running at the moment (I'm really missing it). So this is slightly off topic, but it might be of interest to some of...

Having twisted my knee last week, I'm not running at the moment (I'm really miss...

Rob_and_his_westie

Graduate•10 years ago

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5k

This challenge looks so tuff but ill start it defo nervouse. Any words or advice before I start this

This challenge looks so tuff but ill start it defo nervouse. Any words or advice...

FitMiks89

•10 years ago

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COME ALONG IF YOU PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR DOZZER'S TRI! We have made £45 plus £2 in donations. Can we break the £50 barrier?

A last ditch attempt - please! Our latest successful heroes! Second Lieutenant Pigivi (triathlete) If I have missed your completion post let me know.

A last ditch attempt - please! Our latest successful heroes! Second Lieutenant...

dozzer19

Graduate•10 years ago

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Had a bad run? Keep at it! They happen to everyone!

So today was my 2nd run since I graduated and thought I'd have a change of route. Well a few small factors and a bit of bad luck conspired against me and I had...

So today was my 2nd run since I graduated and thought I'd have a change of route...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Tempted...

http://humanrace.co.uk/events/running/kingston-run-challenge Right near home, 8.2 miles (just over 13K) - along almost the same route as the HM in Feb (but in...

http://humanrace.co.uk/events/running/kingston-run-challenge Right near home, 8...

Hidden

•10 years ago

20 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2014

Running after tummy bug

How about a triathlon in July ?

Oooo..lovin' the t-shirt!

Disaster - sore calf

Hi pops, am back from serious Vimto session in the northern mess tent.

First race coming up in Paris!! Tips?

Interval run - done...

Running nut

Protecting feet whilst running

humidity this morning

week 3

I'm the king, baby, uh...woowoo....

i think i've done it!!Dozz-ville Challenge Award For The Discombobulated..........

Hard learned lessons! Please contribute!

Another one for the 'done it' list!

Winter Running...

W9 R1 done, but...

Help, I've lost something!!

Dithering about

GPS Running Etch A Sketch Competition.

Progress since graduation ... How is everyone doing?

Rolling pin

OMG I have done it - B210K

A little update

W2 done

Health Check....

5k

COME ALONG IF YOU PUT YOUR NAME DOWN FOR DOZZER'S TRI! We have made £45 plus £2 in donations. Can we break the £50 barrier?

Had a bad run? Keep at it! They happen to everyone!

Tempted...

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