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Thames loop 10K

Decided to run my 3rd 10K distance this morning, and the shortest of the “bridges” loops near to home. There are quite a few organised races doing a slightly...

Decided to run my 3rd 10K distance this morning, and the shortest of the “bridge...

HinchleyMum

Graduate10•5 years ago

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Running is great

Now that's a few words strung together I never expected to pen myself! Up early on a Sunday morning, out for a run before the curtains of the neighbors have...

Now that's a few words strung together I never expected to pen myself! Up early ...

Richard7

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

Bristol 10k done ✅

Well today was the first time I’ve competed in a 10k race and also the first time I managed to run the whole way! I was hoping for a time between 70-80 mins,...

Well today was the first time I’ve competed in a 10k race and also the first tim...

Susietirzah78

•5 years ago

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Toenails and coastal run.

Today has been very running focused. A few weeks ago I had painful bruised toes after a long run and today one of the toenails fell off! 😳 The toenail...

Today has been very running focused. A few weeks ago I had painful bruised toes ...

Crawlhome

Graduate10•5 years ago

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A half marathon in prep for a half marathon!!!

After a lovely morning at the coast in Tynemouth to celebrate my birthday (how did 49 happen???) with a fantastic breakfast followed by a long dog walk I waved...

After a lovely morning at the coast in Tynemouth to celebrate my birthday (how d...

ChrisAllen1

Graduate10•5 years ago

15 Replies

Marathon relay nailed

Today was apparently the flatter faster route, but guess who got the hilly section?!?! In one 😳 Anyhow what was meant to be 5.2 miles turned out to be 5.6...

Today was apparently the flatter faster route, but guess who got the hilly secti...

Walshy3

Graduate10•5 years ago

21 Replies

I need to be told!

I know that there are the c25k+ podcasts. I also know that there are the written instructions in the pinned post. However, I really would like a voice in my...

I know that there are the c25k+ podcasts. I also know that there are the written...

unfitmum

•5 years ago

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Knitting as exercise - an update!

In case you missed my initial post I had a PET scan on Friday so exercise was banned on Thursday. That included holding a baby and knitting! I had to ask why....

In case you missed my initial post I had a PET scan on Friday so exercise was b...

Sybilw

Graduate10•5 years ago

16 Replies

Dexy, UTS and I did it! Thank you Bristol. ☀️🏅 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️❤️

Done and dusted! What a brilliant event. 👍❤️ I was awake a lot last night, far too excited to sleep properly. So up with the lark (as was Dexy5 too, judging...

Done and dusted! What a brilliant event. 👍❤️ I was awake a lot last night, far ...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate10•5 years ago

185 Replies

Fastest 10k

I was aiming for 1:11:06 as that is the 10k mark for 2:30:00 HM, which is my long term goal. Chuffed to bits. This is about 3 mins faster than any 10k this...

I was aiming for 1:11:06 as that is the 10k mark for 2:30:00 HM, which is my lon...

Jay66UK

Graduate10•5 years ago

18 Replies

So many lessons being learned.

When I started C25K in November my progress was quite linear. I was lucky enough to be able to accomplish my runs each week without having to repeat any and...

When I started C25K in November my progress was quite linear. I was lucky enoug...

emma_lynne

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

nice 5 mile run

done another nice 5mile run new route nice weather

paul1960

Graduate10•5 years ago

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Week 5✓😁

So this morning's 8k felt easier than last week. I managed to get my pace right and it was snail like all the way, but it's the only way l can complete the...

So this morning's 8k felt easier than last week. I managed to get my pace right ...

Abaggs

Graduate10•5 years ago

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A breakthrough at parkrun

I actually managed to run parkrun the way I want to yesterday. First mile was my slowest, last one the fastest. I refused to start at anyone else’s pace,...

I actually managed to run parkrun the way I want to yesterday. First mile was m...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate10•5 years ago

30 Replies

Race number has arrived!!

How exciting, my number for the Manchester 10k has arrived. I have tried to put a photo on my post but it won’t let me 😬 Having managed 9.3k last week (I...

How exciting, my number for the Manchester 10k has arrived. I have tried to put ...

Glossy

Graduate10•5 years ago

13 Replies

First Post-C25K Run

My first run a week after completing C25K was a good, 30-min effort on the treadmill. I cop to a mental slump for an entire week following W9R3, part work...

My first run a week after completing C25K was a good, 30-min effort on the tread...

BigLebowski

•5 years ago

4 Replies

My first parkrun today...

And second run in fab new Mizuno shoes. Sunny with a cold breeze. I estimated 500 runners. Apparently 556! I came 452nd with a time of 34.38. Everyone...

And second run in fab new Mizuno shoes. Sunny with a cold breeze. I estimated 5...

Rowers

Graduate10•5 years ago

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Gaining speed

My running partner is 11 years younger then me, and because I’m a carer I can’t get to park runs etc every week or go out extra running, and I now feel as if...

My running partner is 11 years younger then me, and because I’m a carer I can’t ...

Scobs

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Intervals?

Just read a post by Beachcomber66 . Can someone explain intervals to me. I’m a bit dim about all of this, but everyone swears by it as a training method....

Just read a post by Beachcomber66 . Can someone explain intervals to me. I’m a b...

Katiepops

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

Ran my second 10k today...

Decent improvement on my time too! Really taken to this running lark since I began c25k in Feb, have signed up for my first half marathon in October!

Decent improvement on my time too! Really taken to this running lark since I beg...

Neilix1971

Graduate10•5 years ago

8 Replies

Quick update to my boring IC reports

OK its been 3 weeks now and after an MRI my consultant has diagnosed that I have pulled a muscle! Lots of expensive equipment and highly qualified doctors I...

OK its been 3 weeks now and after an MRI my consultant has diagnosed that I have...

steviej99

Graduate10•5 years ago

25 Replies

I’m one massive over excited 🦋 🏃‍♀️ Simplyhealth Great Bristol 10k, we’re coming at ya! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃👍

How am I going to manage to get through this evening, and then sleep tonight? Tell me I’m not the only person who finds the prospect of their first real race...

How am I going to manage to get through this evening, and then sleep tonight? Te...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate10•5 years ago

71 Replies

And for my next trick...

So I’ve completed c25k and continue to run 2-3 times a week, joined my local running club, joined a yoga class and now ....... it’s tap dancing time 😆😆😆...

So I’ve completed c25k and continue to run 2-3 times a week, joined my local run...

littlemac24

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

New shoes worked - parkrun pb!

Decided to try out my new trail shoes at the parkrun after yesterday's rain, and they seem to have done the trick! Most of the route is on grass, and most of...

Decided to try out my new trail shoes at the parkrun after yesterday's rain, and...

grumpyoldgirl

•5 years ago

22 Replies

Fabulous450 Comeback Run Three! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😁❤️

Hi Runners I’ve completed my third run of the week. A notification of a new Headspace run came up on my App this morning. It was the perfect incentive to get...

Hi Runners I’ve completed my third run of the week. A notification of a new Head...

Fabulous450

Graduate10•5 years ago

33 Replies

Feeling slightly less fed up...

And who wouldn't running a trail like this?.. Posted a couple of weeks ago about a weird bump on my knee and a dip in my running mojo (post holiday blues,...

And who wouldn't running a trail like this?.. Posted a couple of weeks ago about...

DebJogsOn

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Unleashed run

On Thursday I set out to do, on my rehab schedule, w3r1 of c25k. During the 5 minute warm-up walk a text came through from my daughter who'd just left on a...

On Thursday I set out to do, on my rehab schedule, w3r1 of c25k. During the 5 mi...

Joy57

Graduate10•5 years ago

4 Replies

Dreaded hills😫😫

Where we live in Lincolnshire is somewhat flat, but our french house is halfway up a hill and I guess at some point I had to try to run up one! So as there...

Where we live in Lincolnshire is somewhat flat, but our french house is halfway ...

Sandie1961

Graduate10•5 years ago

19 Replies

Happy Parkrun Day

Happy Parkrun Day everyone. I’m looking forward to being a 30 minute Pacer today. I get to run and volunteer at the same time. 😀😀 Enjoy everyone. Damien

Happy Parkrun Day everyone. I’m looking forward to being a 30 minute Pacer today...

damienair

Administrator•5 years ago

15 Replies

Manchester 10k, 19th May

So, this is a happening thing, apparently.

Jay66UK

Graduate10•5 years ago

29 Replies

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for May 2019

Thames loop 10K

Running is great

Bristol 10k done ✅

Toenails and coastal run.

A half marathon in prep for a half marathon!!!

Marathon relay nailed

I need to be told!

Knitting as exercise - an update!

Dexy, UTS and I did it! Thank you Bristol. ☀️🏅 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️❤️

Fastest 10k

So many lessons being learned.

nice 5 mile run

Week 5✓😁

A breakthrough at parkrun

Race number has arrived!!

First Post-C25K Run

My first parkrun today...

Gaining speed

Intervals?

Ran my second 10k today...

Quick update to my boring IC reports

I’m one massive over excited 🦋 🏃‍♀️ Simplyhealth Great Bristol 10k, we’re coming at ya! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃👍

And for my next trick...

New shoes worked - parkrun pb!

Fabulous450 Comeback Run Three! 🙌🏽🙌🏽😁❤️

Feeling slightly less fed up...

Unleashed run

Dreaded hills😫😫

Happy Parkrun Day

Manchester 10k, 19th May

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