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by Johntownfan
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Great North Run!
Replies: 3
Views: 2908

Re: Great North Run!

Thanks starknut,

Do you need special running shoes etc for the Nike + GPS?
by Johntownfan
Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Great North Run!
Replies: 3
Views: 2908

Great North Run!

Hi all, Started Get Running on New Year's Day, now starting week 7 and loving it. Just found out that I've been accepted to run in the Great North Run in September where I hope to complete a half marathon and at the same time raise a few quid for Diabetes UK (I am a type 1 diabetic). Hope I haven't ...
by Johntownfan
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: What music do you listen to while running?
Replies: 15
Views: 11151

Re: What music do you listen to while running?

The E.N.D (Energy Never Dies) by the Black Eyed Peas, some great tracks on there to give your running a boost!! Well recommended! :mrgreen:
by Johntownfan
Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Another first timer thanks to Charlie Brooker
Replies: 7
Views: 7158

Re: Another first timer thanks to Charlie Brooker

Hi, welcome
I'm doing week 3 run 2 tonight having started on New Year's Day. Am enjoying it so much I've applied for a place on the Great North Run in September. Take it steady and follow the programme, good luck!!
by Johntownfan
Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Can I do it before I turn 50??
Replies: 3
Views: 3735

Re: Can I do it before I turn 50??

Hi Jacster

Good luck, I am on week 2 run 3, have started the programme at the age of 54 so you are still a youngster! Age is just a number my friend, enjoy the running!

Johntownfan
by Johntownfan
Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Diabetic runners!
Replies: 0
Views: 3270

Diabetic runners!

Hello all, My name is John and I'm doing week 2 run 2 tonight, started Get Running on New Years' Day and really enjoying it. I'm aiming to progress to 5K, then 10K and hopefully a half marathon in the next few months. I'm also a type 1 (Insulin dependent) diabetic and wondered if anyone has any tips...
by Johntownfan
Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: The Starting Line
Topic: Jan 1 / Week 1 / Run 1
Replies: 33
Views: 21932

Re: Jan 1 / Week 1 / Run 1

Hi all, Like a few of you I started Get Running on New Year's Day, am doing week 2 run 2 tomorrow and am really enjoying it, am thinking of joining a running club and building up to a half marathon sometime this year. I am a type 1 diabetic (insulin dependent) and would value any tips from fellow di...