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daniellemurray
proofofbrain
4y
Square one run
Square one run
Ooh, it's Sarah Millican again!
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stav
running
6y
It's lovely plodding along....
It's lovely plodding along....
I have been struggling, and continue to do so, to get back into a running routine. I started "plodding" back in 2012 and did so regularly for about 4 years. It was my escape from the stresses
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stav
exercise
6y
Couch to 5k - Week 2
Couch to 5k - Week 2
Today I started the second week of couch to 5K which consists of a 5 minute warm up, 90 sec x 6 with a 2 minute walk in between and finishing with a 5 minute walk. I generally found it easier than week
lloyddavis
running
8y
My First 5k
My First 5k
Yep. Did it. I ran 5 of your metric kilometres in the blistering heat (well perhaps 22 degrees) of Guildford Parkrun, twice around Stoke Park and into the arms of my beloved who was so excited she missed
lloyddavis
running
8y
C25K Graduation Day
C25K Graduation Day
I did it. On 1 July I went shopping for some shorts and a shirt and a comfy pair of trainers and then a couple of days later went for my first "run" which involved intervals of 1 minute running
lloyddavis
running
8y
Parkrun beckons
Parkrun beckons
As I near the end of the #c25k programme and now able to run (for some value of running) for 30 minutes, I'm thinking about what goals to set myself next. On my current form it looks like I should be able
sunravelme
fitness
8y
Week 3 of Couch to 5k Running Playlist
Week 3 of Couch to 5k Running Playlist
The runner's high was like nothing I'd ever felt. I ran past a metal sculpture in downtown kansas city while the sun rose behind it, the rays gleaming off the barrels. It was years ago, but the sense memory
lloyddavis
running
8y
Trying out new things on the run
Trying out new things on the run
Today I ran the third run of Week 7 - again 25 minutes, straight. Friday's run will simply be an increase to 28 minutes. I've certainly felt like I've got another three minutes in me every time I've done
sunravelme
fitness
8y
Outrun the Sun (Fitness Diary 8/14/18)
Outrun the Sun (Fitness Diary 8/14/18)
I was never an athlete. In my high school gym class, students had to be able to run a 12 minute mile in order to pass the class- I had to do it three times. I seriously considered taking the F (and I was
lloyddavis
running
8y
Up up and away!
Up up and away!
Today I inadvertently introduced some uphill running for the first time. Up until now, I've varied my routes around the river. That means there's a steep hill down and up again to get there, but I build
lloyddavis
running
8y
I thought I was slowing down...
I thought I was slowing down...
So today was run 2 of week 4 for me and it felt really good, mainly because I learned something valuable. I had been thinking that I was running as slowly as I could, but when I read the forums (yes, the
lloyddavis
running
8y
First Run Day
First Run Day
So a couple of weeks ago, I finally got round to starting the Couch to 5k (c25k) programme, put my trainers on and waddled out for half an hour down by the river. The programme is really gentle and as
hanniepscott
running
9y
I'm back at it. Couch to 5K Week 1 Day 1.
I'm back at it. Couch to 5K Week 1 Day 1.
I am a struggling runner. For many years, I've wished to be a casual runner. Like one of those people who can just say "hmm, I think I'll go for a quick 3 mile run" and not have to worry about

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