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Week 9 - the end is nigh

I set off on my first run of week 9 feeling a little wistful....Laura and I will be going our separate ways soon. I almost had a moment of panic wondering if I...

I set off on my first run of week 9 feeling a little wistful....Laura and I will...

runningknitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 - done it !!

Done my first week 4 run, another step up to running for 5 and 3 minute blocks. Feels ok so far, previous weeks a good prep for it. Aiming to do a parkrun if I...

Done my first week 4 run, another step up to running for 5 and 3 minute blocks. ...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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W7R2...a rest is as good as a change, eh?!

I've been on holiday (whoop for me) and took my 'gear', as I fully intended to run in the lovely Cotswolds! Ooops! It didn't happen. So I spent the week...

I've been on holiday (whoop for me) and took my 'gear', as I fully intended to r...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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W6R1 + Glastonbury Ticket - Done!!

Got to say that I'm slightly more elated at getting a Glasto ticket than completing my run... but overall happy on both counts :-) Had planned to do my run...

Got to say that I'm slightly more elated at getting a Glasto ticket than complet...

AndyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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wk6 run 3

completed this 25 min straight run yesterday...felt ok for 1st 5 mins...pyschologically better at 12.5 mins cos i was on the home stretch....but when 'Laura'...

completed this 25 min straight run yesterday...felt ok for 1st 5 mins...pyscholo...

tracey11

•10 years ago

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Is there no fidelity in Ambridge anymore?

After a largely sleepless night and a pre-dawn start followed by a morning of endless rabbit skinning, leavened only by shouting at the radio during the...

After a largely sleepless night and a pre-dawn start followed by a morning of en...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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New beginner

Started for first time today......wow was hard but delighted I at least completed the circuit. Will have to build up to running though

Started for first time today......wow was hard but delighted I at least complete...

Rozytoes

•10 years ago

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Day 1 of week 1

Well after spending sometime trying to download the pod cast I finally set off with Laura blasting in my ears. I have to say it was not easy buy I managed it,...

Well after spending sometime trying to download the pod cast I finally set off w...

fatboyslim2

•10 years ago

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First 10km race - Odyssea in Paris

Even though I have done a 10k on my own, this was my first race. I absolutely had a great time; it is so much easier with the camaraderie of a big crowd, so...

Even though I have done a 10k on my own, this was my first race. I absolutely h...

sprynn

Graduate•10 years ago

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Yesterday's run was brought to you by Kelly Clarkson's Stronger

So apt as when I was coming to the end of my 25 min run W7D1 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger (next run - be even stronger) Stand a little taller...

So apt as when I was coming to the end of my 25 min run W7D1 What doesn't kill ...

Judef

Graduate•10 years ago

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Can anyone help... PLEASE. I used an app to record distance time

However it didn't work so I have no idea of distance. Finding out my time and distance is what kept me going ... Is there any other app out there that will...

However it didn't work so I have no idea of distance. Finding out my time and d...

chappamaddog

Graduate•10 years ago

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Woop Woop! Graduated W9R3!

Drum roll please! I would like to thank my family, friends but most of all you guys. Sending out a virtual bow to you all. I must admit I didn't think today's...

Drum roll please! I would like to thank my family, friends but most of all you g...

BluebellRunner

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9R3 done it!

Just finished, 10 minutes ago, got up at 5am on a Sunday to do it, realized it's getting a bit colder here now, so an excuse to shop for some more running...

Just finished, 10 minutes ago, got up at 5am on a Sunday to do it, realized it's...

Pennyyellowlab

•10 years ago

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I did it i did it, Week 5 run 3 in the bag – ESSAY ALERT!

This morning i woke to my biggest challenge since week1 r1 , after having to take 2.5 weeks off due to injury (due to being fitted with the wrong running...

This morning i woke to my biggest challenge since week1 r1 , after having to tak...

Determined_flump

Graduate•10 years ago

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Fantastic 5k today

Curry, Beer, and Wine last night felt pretty bad when I got up. Went for a naked run and came back with 3 new PBs. 1k - 4:50 1 mile - 7:58 5k - 29:26 Feel...

Curry, Beer, and Wine last night felt pretty bad when I got up. Went for a naked...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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W3R3 done!

Feeling chuffed. Extra days rest in between each run and even though Laura abandoned me halfway through the last 90 second run I managed to complete it on my...

Feeling chuffed. Extra days rest in between each run and even though Laura aban...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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Flaring badly but I did it! Charity Walk for NRAS ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) ticked off my bucket list of things to do.

Brighton Color Run!! I did it! I managed to walk/hobble the 5k alongside eighteen of my amazing friends. I am still in a bad flare two weeks later, But the...

Brighton Color Run!! I did it! I managed to walk/hobble the 5k alongside eightee...

sparkle247

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Bournemouth 10k -made it! :)

Well today was my first ever event, other than Parkrun, the Bournemouth Supersonic 10k ! Full of aches this morning from hotel bed ( travelled from IOW) my...

Well today was my first ever event, other than Parkrun, the Bournemouth Superson...

aliboo70

•10 years ago

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Signed up for mad dog 10k

I can't believe I have just done this. I graduated about 10 days ago and after feeling fab and celebrating I got a hideous cold and hacking cough and haven't...

I can't believe I have just done this. I graduated about 10 days ago and after f...

Toonlou24

Graduate•10 years ago

11 Replies

running club

Hello my friends, well I've only been and gone and done it, I have joined a running club ! I go for the 1st time on Monday and I am so scared but excited. I...

Hello my friends, well I've only been and gone and done it, I have joined a runn...

grannyjudes

Graduate•10 years ago

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Second parkrun = Sub 30 mins!!!!

Second ever parkrun and second 5k. Completed in 29:25.... Whats even cooler is that the course is a bit more than 5k. My proper 5k time was 28:40!!! So...

Second ever parkrun and second 5k. Completed in 29:25.... Whats even cooler is ...

Gazter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Run 2 Still too hard - 5th attempt. Help

Hi all, I'm feeling so disheartened right now. I still cant run this run with ease at all. And I definitely want to before the next 20 minute non-stop one or I...

Hi all, I'm feeling so disheartened right now. I still cant run this run with ea...

PerkP14

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Man, I feel like a runner!

Obligatory graduation post! I'll keep it short and sweet, as the celebratory drinks are waiting for me. Completely elated right now! A couple of months ago...

Obligatory graduation post! I'll keep it short and sweet, as the celebratory dr...

h_k_edie

•10 years ago

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W9 R1 parkrun

Today's parkrun challenged me right from the word go. I managed 1 lap and a half before I had to slow to a walk, to catch my breathe back. ( never been this...

Today's parkrun challenged me right from the word go. I managed 1 lap and a half...

Belindauk

Graduate•10 years ago

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Where oh where has my fitness gone?

Went out for another cautious run today. Knee has been fine after Thursday's tentative 5k, so thought I would go a little bit further today and see how it...

Went out for another cautious run today. Knee has been fine after Thursday's ten...

Rignold

•10 years ago

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BBC Park Run video...

... is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29488453 A great, positive news story on the phenomenon that is Park Running. All shapes, all sizes, all abilities...

... is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29488453 A great, positive news stor...

MarkyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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QEOP 10k Series, Race 1

This morning saw me "compete" in the first of race of a series of six 10ks at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London. if you only ever...

This morning saw me "compete" in the first of race of a series of six 10ks at th...

Rob_and_his_westie

Graduate•10 years ago

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First parkrun

So I bit the bullet and went for my very first parkrun today. Thank you to henpen90 for letting us know it was the 10th anniversary and to Belindauk who's...

So I bit the bullet and went for my very first parkrun today. Thank you to henpe...

Slowworm

Graduate•10 years ago

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PARKRUN 10TH ANNIV RUN!!

Wham bam thank you mam! I was in Richmond Park this very morning for a very important parkrun - for today was PArkrun's 10th Anniversary. I was up far too...

Wham bam thank you mam! I was in Richmond Park this very morning for a very impo...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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First day of C25K

Today was my first day of my weight loss and getting fitter journey. A few weeks ago I decided to start running and went to my local running shop to get fitted...

Today was my first day of my weight loss and getting fitter journey. A few weeks...

Janet50

•10 years ago

8 Replies

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All posts for October 2014

Week 9 - the end is nigh

Week 4 run 1 - done it !!

W7R2...a rest is as good as a change, eh?!

W6R1 + Glastonbury Ticket - Done!!

wk6 run 3

Is there no fidelity in Ambridge anymore?

New beginner

Day 1 of week 1

First 10km race - Odyssea in Paris

Yesterday's run was brought to you by Kelly Clarkson's Stronger

Can anyone help... PLEASE. I used an app to record distance time

Woop Woop! Graduated W9R3!

W9R3 done it!

I did it i did it, Week 5 run 3 in the bag – ESSAY ALERT!

Fantastic 5k today

W3R3 done!

Flaring badly but I did it! Charity Walk for NRAS ( National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) ticked off my bucket list of things to do.

Bournemouth 10k -made it! :)

Signed up for mad dog 10k

running club

Second parkrun = Sub 30 mins!!!!

Week 5 Run 2 Still too hard - 5th attempt. Help

Man, I feel like a runner!

W9 R1 parkrun

Where oh where has my fitness gone?

BBC Park Run video...

QEOP 10k Series, Race 1

First parkrun

PARKRUN 10TH ANNIV RUN!!

First day of C25K

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