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Week one, about half of run 1

First time out today probably managed about 3.5 mins of the 8 mns . However as it took me 20 mins sitting in my running gear in the hall to even get out the...

First time out today probably managed about 3.5 mins of the 8 mns . However as i...

•7 years ago

Graduation Badge

Hi I graduated last Monday how do I get my graduation badge? Thanks

Hi I graduated last Monday how do I get my graduation badge? Thanks

Graduate•7 years ago

W9 R1 almost there

Almost didn't go out last night as yesterday was a stressful day that included a breakdown and 2 new tyres so not ideal! But the husband recognises that...

Almost didn't go out last night as yesterday was a stressful day that included a...

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running scared!

Ok, so that sounds like a dramatic title I know,. Woke up feeling depressed and not like running at all but figured the run would release my dolphins and I'd...

Ok, so that sounds like a dramatic title I know,. Woke up feeling depressed and ...

•7 years ago

W1 D2

Well got up this am and went on day 2. Not too bad legs still a bit stiff from day 1. Did find that I was getting pain across bridge of left foot which I...

Well got up this am and went on day 2. Not too bad legs still a bit stiff from d...

•7 years ago

Week 4 run 1 in the bag..!!

So I got up early and started week 4.. I was a little scared but it was fun. The roads were clear and the morning fresh.. Must admit I'm loving this running...

So I got up early and started week 4.. I was a little scared but it was fun. The...

Graduate•7 years ago

July 2017 Graduation Badges

Hello everybody and welcome to July! Please leave your username here for me so we can organise your well deserved graduation badge. Please feel free to...

Hello everybody and welcome to July! Please leave your username here for me so w...

Graduate•7 years ago

New running shoes

I need to get new running shoes. I completed week 3 yesterday but it was so uncomfortable and I'm sure it's down to my old trainers. But, I haven't got the...

I need to get new running shoes. I completed week 3 yesterday but it was so unco...

Graduate•7 years ago

Officially a runner

According to my mate sarah I've completed week 6 I can't believe I would ever get this far and enjoy it so much! The thought of running used to fill me with...

According to my mate sarah I've completed week 6 I can't believe I would ever ge...

Graduate•7 years ago

Week4 Run 3

Well this is the look of a guy just completed Week 4 still found the last 5 mins tough! Feeling great....then I looked what week 5 has in store OMG deffo need...

Well this is the look of a guy just completed Week 4 still found the last 5 mins...

•7 years ago

Cheese, Apple, Speed and Stupidity - Run 3 Week 1

Yesterday was a rest day and in my stupidity, I thought I'd have some Pecorino unfortunately where I live in Italy, Pecorino is not only cheese but a local...

Yesterday was a rest day and in my stupidity, I thought I'd have some Pecorino u...

•7 years ago

Eating before a run

Do you eat breakfast before you go out for a morning run? If so what and how long before? I've been having a protein shake and a banana about 40 mins before.

Do you eat breakfast before you go out for a morning run? If so what and how lon...

Graduate•7 years ago

Hungover- it's going to be tough

Oh dear. I had a lovely night out last night but there was quite a lot of wine involved. I'm really suffering this morning and I'm due to do wk6 run3 shortly....

Oh dear. I had a lovely night out last night but there was quite a lot of wine i...

Graduate•7 years ago

The Saturday W5R3 support group

For those of us who were planning to check in and report back on the W5R3 today, here's as good a place as any. I'm just back from my successful 20 minute run...

For those of us who were planning to check in and report back on the W5R3 today,...

Graduate•7 years ago

WK8R1

1st run of week eight successfully completed, another enjoyable outing in ideal conditions, not another soul out this morning.

1st run of week eight successfully completed, another enjoyable outing in ideal ...

Graduate•7 years ago

W3R3 in the bag 🏃

Can't believe I'm saying this but have just completed W3R3 woo hoo!! Thank goodness weather has cooled down. Never been a runner before and at 59 am proud of...

Can't believe I'm saying this but have just completed W3R3 woo hoo!! Thank good...

•7 years ago

Getting going lazy bones

Hi, I really feel I should do this couch to 5k challenge but just can't seem to get going. I get exercise induce bronchospasms most days of the year. I'm...

Hi, I really feel I should do this couch to 5k challenge but just can't seem to ...

•7 years ago

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