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steve c463
0-100 Miles in 6 Months
The trials and tribulations of a 50-something preparing to run 100 miles in the name of Factor50.
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Baz Taylor
3 Runs a Week
After having 3 friends pass away i have been running 3 times a week since March. I have been entering competitive runs since June.
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AnnaPoberezny
3000km for Mind
I decided 2013 was the year for something much bigger. With the help I received from the mental health charity Mind, I realised I could now give something back. Follow me through the journey I'm taking to run 3000km in a year for Mind!
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lehorse
365 DAYS 3000KM
3000km in 365 days of 2013, running an avg of over 8km per day to succeed. Every run, race & km will be covered in this blog.
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Alex Kendall
5 marathons in 5 weeks
By running five marathons in five weeks, Alex hopes to inspire others to take action to save the environment. Follow his training, thoughts and motivations here.
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Weerdboil
7 Marathons In 7 Days
Running and running a business is a hectic combination. Follow my blog as I train and prepare for ultra6 in July 2013.
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MaryLS
A Novice's Account of Barefoot Running
Mary tackles barefoot running for the first time. She shares her ups, downs, thoughts and musings about minimalist running as she competes in races for charity.
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jonmackintosh
Aim high, anything is possible!
From unfit and overweight to ultra fit but still a little overweight! The trials and tribulations of Jonathan's journey from three miles to 53... and beyond.
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BenMoreau
Ben’s Olympic Dream
Follow elite marathon runner, Ben Moreau, on his path to the 2012 Olympics (via the newsagents to satisfy his love of chocolate).
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Borntoplod
Born To Plod
Accomplished ultra-marathon runner. Gazelle-like sprinter. Writer of a blog that hardly ever goes off at random tangents. None of these statements apply to Jay, who (happily) still feels like a beginner despite having starting running a year ago.
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Pinky13
Changing Room Drama Queen
Forget getting fit Pam Swift just wanted to get into her favourite clothes, that was her biggest motivation. So a few months down the line what's changed?
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Chronic Runner
Chronic Runner
Caolan is a runner, a mother, a wife, a climber, and a philosopher (I think about and teach Philosophy for a living) .Some think I have a little running problem - but running is like eating to me.
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Grum
Crashing through the undergrowth!
Thoughts and actions from running outside the box.
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Kim Ingleby
Energised Running Thoughts
Personal Trainer Kim, a Sports NLP Coach & Sports Therapist, shares her top tips for all areas of running, helping you complete your first race with confidence or to gain the edge in your next race. Kim trains clients from GB athletes to beginners.
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Fell Running Guide
Fell Running Guide
Join Fell Running Guide on his off road running adventures in the Peak District and beyond. Hopefully inspiring others to take to the fells
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therunningbug
Follow The Running Bug
Follow The Running Bug for updates on all the latest news, reviews, events and gossip from the world of running, as well as keeping up to date with all the new features coming to the site.
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Bob32
Give Me Strength
Julie is a runner and a coach who has a passion for health and fitness and a strong belief that strength training is a must every runners week.
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Go Faster Food
Go Faster Food
Marathon runner, cook and author of Go Faster Food, Kate Percy, shares her love of food, tasty recipes and top nutrition tips to fuel your training, racing and recovery.
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Edward
Going Downhill
Edward's been running for nearly 30 years, but at 54 is witnessing first hand the fall-off in performance that ageing brings. Humour and help in equal portions for anyone suffering the same fate.
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GJames
Greg James' Marathon Mission
Radio 1 DJ Greg James had a dream; to run his first marathon in London’s Olympic year. Teaming up with his producer Laura, Greg is realising his dream and will run the London Marathon in support of The Stroke Association and in memory of his Grandfather.
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manths
Hit the Ground Running
A 20-something non-runner who has stupidly signed herself up for a half marathon — can she do it?
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SandGoby
I Think Therefore I Run
Tamsin considers the health effects and environmental implications of running and how it is shaped by modern science...Who says that “pavement pounders” can’t be big thinkers?!
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thesaster
London Marathon Virgin 2012
Follow the trials and tribulations of Sarah Lees as she tackles her first London Marathon.
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Mimi
Marvellous Mimi
Record-breaking ultra runner, glamorous grandmother and fan of all things pink, Mimi Anderson.
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Matt Roberts
Matt Roberts Get Running Tips
Get Running: How to Get Started, Stay Motivated and Run Your Best with tips from Matt Roberts
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lordmooch
Michael’s Meanderings
For self confessed computer geek, Michael Lysons, running is all about having fun. Well, most of the time it is.
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gavtris
Misadventures in Multisport
Former track hurdler, 30s, seeks multisport nirvana. Must fit around family and job; must be prepared to make allowances for finite talent, budget, and hours in day.
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Papi runs
Papi Runs
With the news of his new baby, Rowan decided to put the beers, cigs and the rest to one side and run the Great Langdale once again. Caught by the running bug, he's finding it's infectious.
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Bo Novak
Plant-Powered Running Girl
From total beginner to half-marathoner (I hope!) in time for my 46th birthday. Thoughts about vegan nutrition and women's health along the way.
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Race Director
Race Director
Family Man, Race Director & Ultra Runner - never in the same place for long - join me on my adventures around the world!
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Peekay
Ramblings of a Rickety, Ragged, Rank Runner
I've won only one race in my lifetime, and that was inside a prison when one of the inmates threw up after just 100 metres! But I do know a bit about running races and I am the author of "Around the British Isles in 80 Races".
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HardlyAnAthlete
Relay GB
Running is about setting challenges. Here's one set to motivate many people rather than just the individuals.
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respectthestupidity
Respect the Stupidity
Matt Beardshall, author of Coast to Coast, has been described as “the runner’s runner”. Here’s his unique take on life on the run.
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meelymason
Run Off My Feet
A beginner runner from Mansfield, who tries hard to fit running around, work, home and two young children.
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kristopht
Running for Fitness
Health & Fitness journalist, Personal Trainer and keen runner Kristoph Thompson shares his tips and advice on how to get more from your run.
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runwithmark
Running For My Life
Mark started running in a bit to quite smoking in 2007. By 2010 he ran from Amsterdam to Barcelona and now runs ultra marathons anywhere my passport will allow him. Mark is a motivational speaker, follow his progress and advice on goal setting.
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running_dan_w
Running For Others
Inspired by his wife's illness, Dan decided to run 800k in 12 months for charity. This is his story.
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kate@allattfamily.co.uk
Running Free
Kate Allatt survived a brainstem stroke with Lockedin syndrome. She couldn't walk, talk, swallow or move, only blink. Prior to that she ran 70 miles and was preparing to scale Kilimanjaro. Now her challenge is to run 1km in the Percy Pud race in Sheffi
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JuliaA
Running To Learn
An international marathon runner in the 80s and still fast in her fifties, the lessons Julia has learnt mastering her running have helped her better master life. Find out how here!
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runninged
She Runs, She writes
Fiona Bugler is a mum of two and a runner and writer with ambitions to run a sub three-hour marathon
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slay1373
Team Hope 2014: All roads lead to the Sahara!
We are a team of six firefighters that are raising money for HOPE for Children. Our target is to raise in excess of £45,000 and to achieve this we are taking part in the Marathon des Sables 2014.
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ToughGirl
The Adrenaline Zone
Tough girl Aimee is looking to take on new challenges and try anything to get the heart racing and adrenaline flowing.
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Running Bear
The Art of Running and Training
Follow Edward, runner, beer lover and big man, as he prepares for a 100 mile race and examines the artistic side of a running life.
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Nigeruns
The Lonely Heart of the Long Distance Runner
A runner for more years than I have fingers and toes. Founder member of Warley Woods Pacers and, 10 years a charity runner/volunteer supporting Whizz Kidz
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Moriarty
The Meaning of Running
Moriarty muses on why we run and shares the story of how it helped him recover from alcoholism.
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Adam
The Next Step
The tale of your average runner taking on new challenges after meeting some extraordinary characters
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sammymargo
The Physio Room
Sammy Margo is a spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. She is also the author of The Good Sleep Guide and The Good Sleep Guide for Kids.
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emso
The Ponderings of a Pootler
As a fan of running long there is plenty of time for wandering thoughts whilst roaming.
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SandMan
The Race From Hell
The story of Bug co-founder Joe Mountain's jungle marathon, where venom, acid and jaguars were all in a day's racing
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slowbutsteady
The Reluctant Runner
Not a 'natural exerciser' by any stretch of the imagination, lacing up the trainers is often as much a battle of the mind as a battle of the legs! See what Sarah decides to do to keep herself on the straight and narrow...
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therunningdan
The Running Dan
The Running Bug's Dan Foley on running, health and what's going on at Running Bug HQ.
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James Dunne
The Running Technique Coach
James coaches runners and triathletes of all levels to help them improve their running technique, develop functional strength and promote increased mobility and good running posture. Read his practical advice for all runners.
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davidbrowncoach
The Sporting Mind
Get your mind right and the rest will come. David Brown from The Academy of The Sporting Mind on the mental side of running
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thefizzio
The Treatment Plinth
A chartered physiotherapist, runner and all-round 'into his exercise' kinda guy, Matt sets about debunking injury and rehabilitation myths.
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Kev Quinn
Thoughts of a Runner
Father to a brilliant boy, Finley. Husband to a lucky lady, Gabrielle (although to be fair I am punching above my weight), founder of realrunners.co.uk and massive athletics fan. Training for Hamburg Marathon (2.28) and hoping for sub 2.20 later this year.
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martinbamford
Trials and Tribulations of a New Runner
I decided to make 2012 my ‘Olympic year’, going from fat to fit (losing over 60lbs in 9 months) and discovering a genuine love of running.
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toddleckie
Triathlon is the day job
Committed to training as a professional triathlete for three years, Todd Leckie's regime is often swim, bike, run, sleep, repeat. But some interesting stuff also happens along the way...
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RunDeeMc
Ultra Ambition
Dee was a non-runner who said: ‘Why not?’ when offered a place on the London Marathon three years ago. Now, she's about to run the race of a lifetime, the notorious Marathon des Sables ultra marathon.
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Journopig
Virgin London Marathon Virgin
Join Nell as she trains for her first attempt at the Virgin London Marathon in April 2011
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Fitterinforties
Wake Up Call
From marathon runner to overweight smoker and back again, this is the story of how Simon re-found his love of running.
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Steve Canning
White House Runs
White House physio, marathon runner and triathlete Steve gives no-nonsense advice about how to get the most out of running and stay safe at the same time.
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The Running Bug Ultimate Playlist
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Last week, we asked you for your Ultimate Running Song on The Running Bug Facebook Page and received a fantastic response, with over 100 replies! There were all kinds of songs from every genre imaginable, and we've taken as many as we could find...
Running To Lose Weight: 5 top tips!
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7 months ago
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This week our Editor, Fiona Bugler, has some top tips on how to run to lose weight – and we want to tell you about a fantastic Polar GPS device we’ve got on offer for the top member of our running family… There are thousands of reasons...
10 Good Reasons to Run
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8 months ago
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Fiona Bugler, Editor of the Running Bug loves to run. This week she tells you why… Lots of people ask me: ‘Why...? Why do you run?’ More often than not the person asking the question will then answer for me: ‘you’re addicted’;...
Bugathon winners announced! - Week one
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We’re delighted to announce the first winners of The Great Bugathon Giveaway! 25 lucky Bugs have won one of our very own bugdanas! Whether you use this incredibly versatile bit of kit as a hairband, headband, wristband, mask, or a neckerchief...
Sports Products: Do You Believe the Hype?
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9 months ago
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This week The Running Bug Editor Fiona Bugler ponders last week’s Panorama revelations about advertisers claims around sports products. Rather than ‘don’t believe the hype’ she suggests we do believe it, and make the most of the...
10 Ways to Be A Runner – And Still Look Great!
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7 months ago
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This week at the Running Bug, dating is on our minds. We’ve just launched The Running Bug Dating site. If you do find love, why not try out a big city marathon? W e’ve got a run down of the Five Most Romantic Cities For a Marathon . Whether...
The Big City Race Month: 10 Tips for a Big Race Weekend
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7 months ago
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Editor Fiona Bugler is just back from The Berlin Marathon . Below are 10 tips for anyone taking part in a Big City Race this Autumn. October is a great month for a Big City Race. In the UK we’ve got marathons in Liverpool, and Leicester, and...
Meet The Running Bug Team
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10 months ago
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Welcome to The Running Bug Blog. Every week we'll keep you up to date with what's happening in the world of running, and the articles and news on The Running Bug website. As a starter we think it's time we introduced you to the team at 'Bug...
5 Ways To Love Autumn Running
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7 months ago
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If you've got a place in the London Marathon you’ll be thinking about marathon training . Or maybe it’s your time to get in shape for Christmas ? Or perhaps you are a beginner runner who wants to move on to the next level ? Whatever...
Doing an Autumn Marathon?
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9 months ago
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Whether you’re training for an Autumn marathon or taking on your first 10k – this week on the Running Bug we’ve got plenty of inspiration to help you get your trainers on and get out the door (if you can drag yourself away from your...
The Great City Race: Can You Beat the Bug?
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10 months ago
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Fiona reports back on the Great City Race... “There was something strangely exhilarating about standing in the pouring rain (and wind) on the start line of the Great City Race, at the heart of London’s financial centre. For 20 minutes or...
Well Done Mo!!
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9 months ago
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The Running Bug Editor Fiona Bugler recalls the weekend’s extra-ordinary events at the London 2012 Olympic Games . What a weekend! Could we have ever expected anything so fantastic from the London 2012 Olympic Games – we got medals, outstanding...
The Running Bug Says 'Share Your Greatness'
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8 months ago
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The Running Bug is all about sharing your greatness. We like swapping stories and finding ways to motivate and be motivated – and of course we’re about going out there and running! Last week we launched bugmiles and already we’ve accumulated...
Let's Talk Shop
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10 months ago
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Unless you live in a cave, you cannot have failed to notice that summer is just not happening this year! But Running Bug users are getting heated in the Great Debate, and this week we’re also talking about the rain, as us Brits do love to do…...
It’s All Over Now…. Or Is It?
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9 months ago
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London 2012 was a triumph! Team GB brought in an amazing 65 medals, 29 of them gold, our best tally since 1908. We’ll remember the summer of 2012 as a time when the nation got behind the Games: the North/South divide faded; friendly volunteers in...
Stop The Press! The Running Bug Reaches 100,000 Miles Logged!
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3 months ago
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Bugs everywhere, it’s time to party! February 15 th will go down in history as the day The Running Bug reached 100,000 miles logged! That really is an incredible achievement, especially considering we had no idea what kind of reaction this community...
Time to Get the Family Fit
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8 months ago
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This month at the Running Bug we focus on getting your family fit – and shopping for Autumn running. Long summer days and holidays can lead to bad habits, but you don’t have to be going back to school to start afresh. If you have put on...
Have You Got Olympic Fever?
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9 months ago
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How inspired are you feeling? Have you got Olympic fever? This week on the Running Bug forums there’s a lot of chat about the Games, including some of you talking about your pride following Danny Boyle’s spectacular opening ceremony. ‘I...
Ultra Month At The Running Bug
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Welcome back to The Running Bug Blog. Every week we'll keep you up to date with what's happening in the world of running, and the articles and news on The Running Bug website. Joe, our founder is now fully recovered from his 230km multi-stage...
This Running Bug Is Spreading...
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8 months ago
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This week we celebrate hitting 100,000 members and some of you share your experience of the Great North Run. Yes, we want to say it again, we’ve hit 100,000 members, that’s a full Wembley stadium, plus 10,000 outside wanting to get in....
Bug of the Month: Maddie Moate
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23 days ago
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WELCOME to a brand new feature - Bug of the Month. This new community feature will highlight one Bug's special achievements and give you a chance to find out a little bit more about them in our short questionaire. To kick things off, we have...
Enough Bugs to Overflow the Olympic Stadium!
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Running Bugs everywhere, it’s time to celebrate yet another astonishing landmark! On the 8 of April, griffx76 became the 125,000th member of The Running Bug. Thanks for taking us to this landmark, griffx76 , on behalf of the entire community! ...
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