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w8r2- best run so far, don't want c25k to end!!!!

So this morning I had a brilliant run, one of my best actually. I was a bit apprehensive before I started it because my thighs have been feeling very achy...

So this morning I had a brilliant run, one of my best actually. I was a bit ap...

afro-girl

Graduate•9 years ago

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Invigorating, liberating, wet, wonderful

Keen to get to graduation, set off this afternoon with a feel good playlist, and became totally absorbed with singing in my head. The cool down command cuts...

Keen to get to graduation, set off this afternoon with a feel good playlist, and...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Bridge to 10k

I have done week 10 run 1 today. It was a bit tough. But I managed it. 15min run 1min walk repeated 3 times. Just thought that I would share my next...

I have done week 10 run 1 today. It was a bit tough. But I managed it. 15min r...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Noo Shoos

They are New Balance 590's and they are super-lightweight as well as being very yellow. I want to use them as my racing shoe, starting with my HM in 18 days...

They are New Balance 590's and they are super-lightweight as well as being very ...

Dunder2004

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hopefully start this Monday 21st

Am in very bad shape Came a cross this and am going to give it a try Monday will be my first day back at gym usually I do weights but am going to try doing the...

Am in very bad shape Came a cross this and am going to give it a try Monday will...

pete1140

•9 years ago

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To infinity- and beyond! (W9R3 ha ha ha!)

Morning everyone! I just had one of those runs where your mind is asking questions and grumbling a lot of the time- along the lines of owch! what are you...

Morning everyone! I just had one of those runs where your mind is asking questi...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•9 years ago

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What have we got to lose? Anyone tried this?

Perhaps I am naive, perhaps there is a catch, it seems too good to be true. It seems that corporate sponsors via http://www.charitymiles.org/ will pay a small...

Perhaps I am naive, perhaps there is a catch, it seems too good to be true. It ...

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•9 years ago

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Week 9, run 2 done 😕

I can't believe I am on week 9 because not so long ago, I struggled to run for 3 minutes and Laura has clearly tricked me to running for 30 minutes now. I...

I can't believe I am on week 9 because not so long ago, I struggled to run for 3...

JoolieB1

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8 R2 - Done !

Got out before the rain came and got it done !!! I'm loving this now and can't wait for my next run. This is and will be part of my life now. Four more runs...

Got out before the rain came and got it done !!! I'm loving this now and can't ...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

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Do I go on to week 4 or back to week 3?

Morning everyone, I am back at it. Well I hope I am. Turns out had tonsillitis and the doctor thought I had glandular fever but I don't think I do. So I have...

Morning everyone, I am back at it. Well I hope I am. Turns out had tonsillitis a...

Tvarley

•9 years ago

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Redfaced!!

I'm still really not much more than a child!! https://www.facebook.com/RyanJamesOrrico/posts/10204662964509083

I'm still really not much more than a child!! https://www.facebook.com/RyanJame...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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A little help needed from the Ladies

I need some suggestions for running wear. I'm short in the leg and also of a larger size. As winter approaches I want a pair of full length leggings. I want...

I need some suggestions for running wear. I'm short in the leg and also of a la...

KerryT72

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R2...and empty nest

Dropped daughter off at Uni this weekend, so feeling mixture of emotions at the moment. Really miss having her around (managed not to cry today!) but happy she...

Dropped daughter off at Uni this weekend, so feeling mixture of emotions at the ...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

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Last evening cross country

Well that will be the last evening run across Wanstead Flats this year running over grass just after sunset may not have been the best idea,next run will be...

Well that will be the last evening run across Wanstead Flats this year running o...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Feeling determined this time

I took part in a 10k last year, I completed in a not too bad 1hr9mins. My only problem was i couldnt run without walking every couple of km. I havnt run...

I took part in a 10k last year, I completed in a not too bad 1hr9mins. My only ...

Nicds

•9 years ago

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Suddenly run out of steam

I am hoping this is just a slight pause on my journey. I have been running 3 times a week since I graduated in June, had a busy weekend away in Bristol...

I am hoping this is just a slight pause on my journey. I have been running 3 tim...

jenman1

Graduate•9 years ago

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Swimming the English channel in local swimming pool

Hi everyone I have started my challenge of swimming 22 miles in my local swimming pool (English Channel) over the next 12 weeks. For a Charity called Aspire....

Hi everyone I have started my challenge of swimming 22 miles in my local swimmin...

alarkin1979

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 Spin 1 - Hard going!

It might be because I swam a bit, first, but I really didn't do much more than familiarise myself with the snorkel I've bought to eliminate proper breathing...

It might be because I swam a bit, first, but I really didn't do much more than f...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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Massive Failure, I want to cry!

Life has got crazy busy for me just lately, so last week I only managed 2 of my 3 runs. I'm on week 9 and have just one run to go. I did run 2 on Thursday then...

Life has got crazy busy for me just lately, so last week I only managed 2 of my ...

Sezza2u

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bad run = bigger suitcase

I am off to spend some time with my Dad for the rest of this week. I was going to do my long run today and then have some time off for the rest of the week....

I am off to spend some time with my Dad for the rest of this week. I was going ...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•9 years ago

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PB 5km run today

Have gone slightly faster today, and have a PB on a level 5km run, not by much but none the less an improvement. Maybe it was the cooler & drizzly weather...

Have gone slightly faster today, and have a PB on a level 5km run, not by much b...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oldie Newbie (2)

I was surprised at the number of responses to my first post and the speed with which they appeared. Thank you all for your advice and encouragement. I shall...

I was surprised at the number of responses to my first post and the speed with w...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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A very wet second runniversary!

I can hardly believe that it is two years since I took my very first tentative steps out the door with Laura offering encouragement in my ear! Since then,...

I can hardly believe that it is two years since I took my very first tentative s...

Ullyrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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The chaos continues, but so does the running

It's been a while since I posted, mostly due to all the craziness going on in my life, but you will be glad to know that the running continues. As a matter of...

It's been a while since I posted, mostly due to all the craziness going on in my...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally Made It

To 5K at a very very slow 52 mins (I blame my short legs) but I made it. Felling happy this morning if not a bit sore (they have me doing squats at the gym)...

To 5K at a very very slow 52 mins (I blame my short legs) but I made it. Felli...

sallyannie

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting !

I may just be really thick ! but I am nearly sixty, and pant walking to the car ! I really want to turn things around, and become fit . It seems a cross road...

I may just be really thick ! but I am nearly sixty, and pant walking to the car ...

pepsifolk

•9 years ago

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Just me the rain and W5R3

Everything prepared the night before alarm set for 6am and out by 6.15 greated by the great British RAIN. GUESS WHAT ........... I RAN FOR 20 Minutes YES ME...

Everything prepared the night before alarm set for 6am and out by 6.15 greated b...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

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Oldies? How many Klm per week --

are you running?? Just curious - and wondering how many K per week my older friends here are running??

are you running?? Just curious - and wondering how many K per week my older fri...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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After Saturday's "triumph!! --

this morning, my first DNF for a LONG time. I had an easy-ish 6K run on Sunday with my newly found running club -- but frankly my heart wasn't really into...

this morning, my first DNF for a LONG time. I had an easy-ish 6K run on Sunday ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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First post-graduation run

All the advice has been to continue with 3 x 30min runs until I can comfortably manage 5k ( I'm doing my first ever race on 3rd Oct). So I got the kit on...

All the advice has been to continue with 3 x 30min runs until I can comfortably ...

Rhedwr

Graduate•9 years ago

11 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2015

w8r2- best run so far, don't want c25k to end!!!!

Invigorating, liberating, wet, wonderful

Bridge to 10k

Noo Shoos

Hopefully start this Monday 21st

To infinity- and beyond! (W9R3 ha ha ha!)

What have we got to lose? Anyone tried this?

Week 9, run 2 done 😕

W8 R2 - Done !

Do I go on to week 4 or back to week 3?

Redfaced!!

A little help needed from the Ladies

W8R2...and empty nest

Last evening cross country

Feeling determined this time

Suddenly run out of steam

Swimming the English channel in local swimming pool

Week 7 Spin 1 - Hard going!

Massive Failure, I want to cry!

Bad run = bigger suitcase

PB 5km run today

Oldie Newbie (2)

A very wet second runniversary!

The chaos continues, but so does the running

Finally Made It

Starting !

Just me the rain and W5R3

Oldies? How many Klm per week --

After Saturday's "triumph!! --

First post-graduation run

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