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W4R2...Post run munchies

Above run completed tonight, all OK although I tried different trainers tonight and think I will stick to my old ones. Felt it a bit too due to resistance...

Above run completed tonight, all OK although I tried different trainers tonight...

mummybrummy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Old age ain't no place for sissies...

So said Bette Davis... but tonight I do feel my age...and a bit of a sissy! Haven't run for two weeks and two days since I got Bronchitis... and quite...

So said Bette Davis... but tonight I do feel my age...and a bit of a sissy! Hav...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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4 more sleeps

Well it's nearly here My 1st 10k Taking part in Cancer Research Winter Run in London,part of a team of 5 running with my husband our boys and a great friend...

Well it's nearly here My 1st 10k Taking part in Cancer Research Winter Run in Lo...

ShannieP

Graduate•8 years ago

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WEEK 8 RUN 2

Well it was the 2nd run of week 8. What a tropical day we had today! The heavens opened during the day and left temps of around 10-12°C for the evening. With...

Well it was the 2nd run of week 8. What a tropical day we had today! The heavens...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

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w3r1 completed and I feel great

If someone had told me at Christmas time that in the next few weeks I would be running, I would have totally dismissed it! But after seeing myself as the...

If someone had told me at Christmas time that in the next few weeks I would be r...

unfitfred

•8 years ago

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Back to it

I have been remiss in my duties here of late for a few reasons but finally getting back on track :) Still aiming for 10k+ no particular time target , I am...

I have been remiss in my duties here of late for a few reasons but finally getti...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Limited by allergies

I like to learn more about healthy eating as I have allergies, I am allergic to eggs, tree nuts and peanuts. I hear so much about eating almonds and other...

I like to learn more about healthy eating as I have allergies, I am allergic to ...

AntDodie

•8 years ago

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My 1st Runniversary

It appears that it was my C25K 1st Runniversary yesterday :-) After a false start on the treadmill in October 2014 and after encouragement from my physio, I...

It appears that it was my C25K 1st Runniversary yesterday :-) After a false sta...

John_W

Graduate•8 years ago

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Tales of the injury couch...

Well I had two weeks off for a torn calf muscle and that was feeling better so I decided to go out for a gentle "getting back into the swing of things" jog. I...

Well I had two weeks off for a torn calf muscle and that was feeling better so I...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Back underway with W6R1

I took a 3 day break (Sun, Mon & Tue) and got back out there today and did W6R1 it was hard work with gusting winds to battle against but its done! Had a...

I took a 3 day break (Sun, Mon & Tue) and got back out there today and did W6R1 ...

Wolfboy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Chichester 10k

Received my race number and timing chip for the Chichester 10k on Feb 7. Is anyone else running in this event? It would be nice to meet and say hello to any...

Received my race number and timing chip for the Chichester 10k on Feb 7. Is anyo...

Frank-ntj

•8 years ago

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Week 3 Run 3

Yippee, week 3 finished. I struggled today as my right thigh was niggling a bit. Rest day tomorrow and then start Week 4 on Friday. Hopefully my thigh will be...

Yippee, week 3 finished. I struggled today as my right thigh was niggling a bit....

diamondgirl902

Graduate•8 years ago

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D1 W2......

......was quite windy and finding it difficult to catch my breath (and stop my nose running). Had a very friendly black lab keep me company for a few mins til...

......was quite windy and finding it difficult to catch my breath (and stop my n...

Panda1980

•8 years ago

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Wind and not mine!!!!!

Wow! No one told me how hard it would be running in this windy weather. I was intending on trying to run for about 6 miles again this morning, but I could only...

Wow! No one told me how hard it would be running in this windy weather. I was in...

Mummy1954

•8 years ago

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Trying to get on track!

For the last 4 months, longer really, I have been struggling. I have put on tons of weight and an ankle problem has been stopping me running, or at least...

For the last 4 months, longer really, I have been struggling. I have put on tons...

happyharris

Graduate•8 years ago

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When you aren't feeling it....what's your little treat?

The force wasn't with me this morning. It's wet and windy out there. But I headed out because I knew I could come home to a peaceful bath with my bath bomb and...

The force wasn't with me this morning. It's wet and windy out there. But I heade...

Sparkyifhungry

Graduate•8 years ago

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Last year I wasn't running 10km but I went to the London winter run to watch.

It was a great day and a great atmosphere. There are a few of us doing it again this Sunday. I thought I would share the details as I had a great time...

It was a great day and a great atmosphere. There are a few of us doing it again...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 run 2

Hey guys I've had to stop running for a week due to having really bad knee pain and hip pain any recommendations for the pain I work 12 hour shifts too and I...

Hey guys I've had to stop running for a week due to having really bad knee pain ...

jessicas93

•8 years ago

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Some of you may love this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35399598

Hidden

•8 years ago

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First week or so post-graduation

I had a couple of quite difficult first runs post-Laura, but put it down to too many consecutive nights with little sleep working on a contract deadline - I...

I had a couple of quite difficult first runs post-Laura, but put it down to too ...

Joanee

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

Week 5 completed!

Well so far so good! Must admit to being apprehensive about week 5 run 3, the 20 minuter! Managed it though, and if I say so myself I think I managed it well,...

Well so far so good! Must admit to being apprehensive about week 5 run 3, the 2...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Runkeeper on treadmill?

Need to know from all you wise folk! Will have to use the treadmill at the gym to do my runs for a while. Usually use Runkeeper when I'm outside, can this be...

Need to know from all you wise folk! Will have to use the treadmill at the gym t...

redkelly

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 run1

Week 4 run1 complete 😀 The 5 minute runs were tough but managed them 👍

xxashxxxleyxx

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 3 Run 1 - Easier than Anticipated!

I wasn't looking forward to this week, I even put it off yesterday as I didn't feel like a 3 minute run was within me yet. I'd even misunderstood the order of...

I wasn't looking forward to this week, I even put it off yesterday as I didn't f...

HazyJay

•8 years ago

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This is starting to get real!

Just got my charity t-shirt ready for the big day ... although i may only wear it for training and after the run as its heavy cotton and I think its going to...

Just got my charity t-shirt ready for the big day ... although i may only wear i...

Wolfboy

Graduate•8 years ago

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Rucksacks

Hi everyone, Started running home from work. I bought a cheapy rucksack off Amazon but its bouncing about a lot and leaving chaffing marks on my neck. Any...

Hi everyone, Started running home from work. I bought a cheapy rucksack off Amaz...

Sonya21

Graduate•8 years ago

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Let's give this another try

Back onto c25k after completely losing my mojo with a chest infection in the autumn. I was gutted as i was quite far into the program at the time, oh well....

Back onto c25k after completely losing my mojo with a chest infection in the aut...

cFinn

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Running Socks.

Hello All, As I am now starting to run for longer, I thought it would be a good idea to upgrade footwear….being my socks. Up to now I've done my running in my...

Hello All, As I am now starting to run for longer, I thought it would be a good...

saul01

Graduate•8 years ago

38 Replies

Stretches

Am I missing some advice on stretches ? I have completed run 2 week 2 but found that I had a pain in my calf, tomorrow is run 3. As the only warming up I'm...

Am I missing some advice on stretches ? I have completed run 2 week 2 but found ...

bunty65

Graduate•8 years ago

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My first runniversary - encouragement for new C25Kers

This day last year, 5 days after my 58th birthday, I ventured nervously out to do W1D1, and I remember all too well how much of a challenge those 60 second...

This day last year, 5 days after my 58th birthday, I ventured nervously out to d...

Steve_L

Graduate•8 years ago

23 Replies

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All posts for January 2016

W4R2...Post run munchies

Old age ain't no place for sissies...

4 more sleeps

WEEK 8 RUN 2

w3r1 completed and I feel great

Back to it

Limited by allergies

My 1st Runniversary

Tales of the injury couch...

Back underway with W6R1

Chichester 10k

Week 3 Run 3

D1 W2......

Wind and not mine!!!!!

Trying to get on track!

When you aren't feeling it....what's your little treat?

Last year I wasn't running 10km but I went to the London winter run to watch.

Week 4 run 2

Some of you may love this

First week or so post-graduation

Week 5 completed!

Runkeeper on treadmill?

Week 4 run1

Week 3 Run 1 - Easier than Anticipated!

This is starting to get real!

Rucksacks

Let's give this another try

Running Socks.

Stretches

My first runniversary - encouragement for new C25Kers

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