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RunKeeper and Target Pace

Is anyone using the target pace function on the free version of RunKeeper on Android?? I've just discovered this function and may be useful. I presume it tells...

Is anyone using the target pace function on the free version of RunKeeper on And...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back in the saddle.

So I rested up for a week after 'doing my leg in' (I think that's the correct medical term) I was a bit wary starting off, but managed to complete week 7 run 2...

So I rested up for a week after 'doing my leg in' (I think that's the correct me...

meadsey

Graduate•9 years ago

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As an update

Hi, I have not posted on here for ages. Life has got a bit busy but I have managed a run most weeks and sometimes two. I have not done a park run since...

Hi, I have not posted on here for ages. Life has got a bit busy but I have mana...

loubee33

Graduate•9 years ago

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'Twasn't the earmuffs - 'twas the porridge!!

Since the summer I have consistently run 1st thing (before breccie!!) this week I have delayed my run until later (lighter & less slippy) AFTER my porridge &...

Since the summer I have consistently run 1st thing (before breccie!!) this week ...

SumoSue

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5 - it was going so well ...

At the end of W5R3 Laura a says something along the lines of " never mind if you didn't achieve it, you can always go back and try week 5 again". And that's...

At the end of W5R3 Laura a says something along the lines of " never mind if you...

oxford_mike

•9 years ago

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Repeating each week....

So I did my first week runs last week and decided to take it slow and easy by repeating each week before moving onto the next week. I want to be comfortable...

So I did my first week runs last week and decided to take it slow and easy by re...

CaminoPilgrim

Graduate•9 years ago

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Day 2

Loved yesterday, it wasn't easy but felt so good about myself having completed my first run! This morning it's very dark and cold but here I go, can't believe...

Loved yesterday, it wasn't easy but felt so good about myself having completed m...

EmZ61

•9 years ago

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Who has heard of Walter Goodall George??

This looks very interesting - http://hundredup.com/ I'm going to read this right through and try it out -- who knows??? Wiki entry for W.C.George...

This looks very interesting - http://hundredup.com/ I'm going to read this ri...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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The long anticipated Week 9 and my knees :\

Well really enjoyed couch to (in my case 3k) even bought the Tshirt (literally along with a running mag). Did first 30 minute run in my lunch break few...

Well really enjoyed couch to (in my case 3k) even bought the Tshirt (literally ...

jzane

Graduate•9 years ago

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AndyD The Movie #1

Well JuicyJu started something with videos... so here's a short one from me. It was a bit dark, so apologies for that. :-) No PB's or vast distances, just me...

Well JuicyJu started something with videos... so here's a short one from me. It ...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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Back in the game

So I started C25k at the end of February and everything was going well for me until June. A week long conference followed by a longish summer holiday...

So I started C25k at the end of February and everything was going well for me un...

rcp27

Graduate•9 years ago

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Feeling rough

So as you know I'm nursing an injured knee and really missing my running. I've been out walking which was nice. I decided to walk to the park where I usually...

So as you know I'm nursing an injured knee and really missing my running. I've b...

NickyUk

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1 done - please say it gets easier!!

Well, have been plodding along and reading lots of lovely posts to keep me motivated! Not long back from Week 8 run 1 which has nearly killed me (slight...

Well, have been plodding along and reading lots of lovely posts to keep me motiv...

Fluffypaws21

Graduate•9 years ago

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ALMOST completed run 3 week 3...

Flipping 'eck! This morning was hard...had to walk 10 seconds of the first 3 minute run but completed the rest. Definitely was to do with the wind and cold I...

Flipping 'eck! This morning was hard...had to walk 10 seconds of the first 3 mi...

JenJan

•9 years ago

7 Replies

Graduation badge

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for me or OlsBean so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. we will...

Hi there Congratulations on your graduation. Please leave your username here for...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Virtual Quest

We are heading towards Harrogate now.

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 ....DONE : -))

That was tough, it took me 6 runs to feel confident enough to call it "Complete" .. but its done and i feel OK. Instead of willing, begging Laura to say stop...

That was tough, it took me 6 runs to feel confident enough to call it "Complete"...

GForce

•9 years ago

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Hello Again

Hi All - Hope you are all well and still running! Just a quick update from someone who graduated a couple of months ago here....I am now running at least 5k...

Hi All - Hope you are all well and still running! Just a quick update from some...

Herbiechapman

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bit more on cadence and reduced knee pain...

Following on from the excellent turbotortoise post on cadence, I chipped in with my opinion that if you are naturally quite a low steps per minute runner, that...

Following on from the excellent turbotortoise post on cadence, I chipped in with...

andrewhagger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Santa Dash in Liverpool - record breakers!

My daughter and I donned the red suits and were part of 8000+ Santas at the Pier Head awaiting the start of the 10th Santa Dash and an attempt to break the...

My daughter and I donned the red suits and were part of 8000+ Santas at the Pier...

Janglyshe

Graduate•9 years ago

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A PB this morning so very happy

I have not posted for some time but I read the postings of others everyday as I receive a daily summary to my email account. I have been keeping up the running...

I have not posted for some time but I read the postings of others everyday as I ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Week 4 run 2 and I think I am officially addicted...

So it is freezing, slippy and sleeting today and my local park is closed on mondays (off season) so I ran this morning on the treadmill at the gym at a slight...

So it is freezing, slippy and sleeting today and my local park is closed on mond...

Cheshiregal

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Well I woke up this morning...

ba-da-da-dum... to quote a million Bluesmen. ... and felt absolutely fine. Got out of bed, went down to put the kettle on and let the dog out and then noticed...

ba-da-da-dum... to quote a million Bluesmen. ... and felt absolutely fine. Got ...

Rignold

•9 years ago

9 Replies

W6R2

Apart from the first few weeks of starting out on this journey I think this has to be the hardest run I have done yet. Got a PB on R1 by running downhill for...

Apart from the first few weeks of starting out on this journey I think this has ...

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

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1st Year Runnerversary Quest Wk 1 - Feel free to join

Hello and welcome to the 1st year Runnerversary Quest week 1. It is hard to believe that it is a year since I started running these quests. I remember putting...

Hello and welcome to the 1st year Runnerversary Quest week 1. It is hard to beli...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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The rains are here!!!

I can't honestly say that I cannot remember the last time I saw rain! I mean "real" rain - not a sprinkle, a mist or a light shower -- but proper rain....

I can't honestly say that I cannot remember the last time I saw rain! I mean "re...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Santa dash, tick!

Santa Dash was great fun. My 10 year old and his friend loved ' the army of Santas- must have been over 300 peeps! All in aid of the Isle of Wight Hospice.

Santa Dash was great fun. My 10 year old and his friend loved ' the army of Sant...

Caroline69

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Santa run

Here's a photo of my husband and I after our very first 5k run. We done it in 38 minutes and raised £50 for Keech hospice.

Here's a photo of my husband and I after our very first 5k run. We done it in 38...

g1ggles

Graduate•9 years ago

19 Replies

Sunday LSD

Long slow distance, of course ( though it always makes me smile seeing that on training plans: ah, Sunday afternoons. 2 hour acid trip time...). Went out for a...

Long slow distance, of course ( though it always makes me smile seeing that on t...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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A bit disappointed..

Ran outside for the first time in about 5 weeks today..really disappointed with how far I got. Been suffering from a little back pain & just couldn't hack it...

Ran outside for the first time in about 5 weeks today..really disappointed with ...

clarebear10473

Graduate•9 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2014

RunKeeper and Target Pace

Back in the saddle.

As an update

'Twasn't the earmuffs - 'twas the porridge!!

Week 5 - it was going so well ...

Repeating each week....

Day 2

Who has heard of Walter Goodall George??

The long anticipated Week 9 and my knees :\

AndyD The Movie #1

Back in the game

Feeling rough

W8R1 done - please say it gets easier!!

ALMOST completed run 3 week 3...

Graduation badge

Virtual Quest

Week 2 ....DONE : -))

Hello Again

Bit more on cadence and reduced knee pain...

Santa Dash in Liverpool - record breakers!

A PB this morning so very happy

Week 4 run 2 and I think I am officially addicted...

Well I woke up this morning...

W6R2

1st Year Runnerversary Quest Wk 1 - Feel free to join

The rains are here!!!

Santa dash, tick!

Santa run

Sunday LSD

A bit disappointed..

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