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Thank you running fairy, a wet 5k in the bag

I normally avoid running in the rain, unlike a certain chipmunk I know, but with this summer's weather, that's been messing with my schedule somewhat. I...

I normally avoid running in the rain, unlike a certain chipmunk I know, but with...

grumpyoldgirl

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Moving on to 10K

Hi all, Well, I graduated C25K back in May, and I have been running at least twice a week ever since. I should probably have been doing gym and other exercise...

Hi all, Well, I graduated C25K back in May, and I have been running at least twi...

IrvingWashington

Graduate10•5 years ago

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Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan

Bit of advice, please. Some of you will have seen my lamentations on C25K, and I have decided to take a week’s break after this Saturday’s Parkrun. After my...

Bit of advice, please. Some of you will have seen my lamentations on C25K, and I...

MuddledGardener

Graduate10•5 years ago

22 Replies

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Beginning to enjoy it!

On Saturday, equipped with brand new purple running shoes, I decided to try a new route as flat as possible along the river to see if I could finally hit 5k....

On Saturday, equipped with brand new purple running shoes, I decided to try a ne...

Cantersmum

•5 years ago

10 Replies

10k day

Today is the day....10k race at Sainte Marie Sur Mer 19:00 Feeling excited and slightly apprehensive. The last two days have been cool here but you guessed...

Today is the day....10k race at Sainte Marie Sur Mer 19:00 Feeling excited and s...

Franglaise

Graduate10•5 years ago

36 Replies

Progress - and those pesky Gremlins

I ran today. Last week, after my first ever 10k race, I took a week off, and am now back to running, aiming for three times a week, as I have done since I...

I ran today. Last week, after my first ever 10k race, I took a week off, and am ...

E27M14

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

What goes down must come up

So i had my first ever running fall! It was a bit of a shock i must say but i managed to escape with a few grazes and a bruised knee. Gravel was stuck under my...

So i had my first ever running fall! It was a bit of a shock i must say but i ma...

alisonx

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

A good talking-to from the Running Fairy

Really heavy rain this morning, so I decided not to run. (What a wuzz!) I was enjoying a big mug of tea and the radio when the Running Fairy started nagging...

Really heavy rain this morning, so I decided not to run. (What a wuzz!) I was en...

HeavyFoot

Graduate10•5 years ago

11 Replies

Hi all...and yikes! 😳

Hi all, some of you will know me off C25K but I'm new to Bridge to 10K. I graduated C25K around 6 weeks ago and after doing 5K and still feeling there was a...

Hi all, some of you will know me off C25K but I'm new to Bridge to 10K. I gradua...

Run46

Graduate10•5 years ago

30 Replies

Back in running shoes

I did my first run for 4 weeks yesterday. I managed 3K and felt I could have done more, which I guess is a good time to stop. I have been benched (couched?)...

I did my first run for 4 weeks yesterday. I managed 3K and felt I could have do...

IAmCharliemouse

Graduate10•5 years ago

8 Replies

Hamstring injury

Hi all, i pulled my hamstring, I've been told during a deep tissue massage, 5 weeks ago while doing park run & i can't believe how disappointed i am not to be...

Hi all, i pulled my hamstring, I've been told during a deep tissue massage, 5 we...

Nannyto2

•5 years ago

14 Replies

The Runs Will Wait

Oh! My goodness! I thought I knew what I would be seeing here but nothing could have prepared me for the sight of hectares of cemeteries, so many young lives...

Oh! My goodness! I thought I knew what I would be seeing here but nothing could ...

lexi6

Graduate10•5 years ago

35 Replies

Swings and roundabouts (and a couple of water hazards)

My last couple of runs have involved me attempting to dodge thunderstorms with varying degrees of success, or lack thereof. Tonight then, it made a pleasant...

My last couple of runs have involved me attempting to dodge thunderstorms with v...

sTrongFuse

Graduate10•5 years ago

5 Replies

Trail running - when a stick isn’t a stick 🐍

So I have been “fooled” many times, thinking I had seen a snake only to realize it was a stick on closer inspection. But yesterday, I was daydreaming on my...

So I have been “fooled” many times, thinking I had seen a snake only to realize ...

SaskAlliecat

Graduate10•5 years ago

53 Replies

Garmin stole a kilometer!

So this is my 5Km run from home. It's up and down, and quite a challenge, some places very steep. It's an out'n'back road course, and I think it's pretty...

So this is my 5Km run from home. It's up and down, and quite a challenge, some ...

theoldfellow

•5 years ago

6 Replies

I can’t believe I’ve done this!

Well I completed the plan on Saturday, with my second 10K in the wind. I’m still surprised that I can do this 😂

Well I completed the plan on Saturday, with my second 10K in the wind. I’m stil...

Snailspeed

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

Biting back

I've been on the verge of posting here several times over the past few weeks. Questions like "How do you run with toothache", and "How do you run with really...

I've been on the verge of posting here several times over the past few weeks. Qu...

Kalessin

Graduate10•5 years ago

3 Replies

Emotional

After reading all the responses to Stephen_UK post yesterday, I paid particular attention to my thoughts while running today. It’s been a tricky few months and...

After reading all the responses to Stephen_UK post yesterday, I paid particular ...

madmother

Graduate10•5 years ago

10 Replies

I recently graduated c25k so what is the official NHS app for 10k?

Hi all, I am new to this forum, so I would like to prepare myself ahead. At the moment I would rather consolidate my 30 minutes run for several weeks. At the...

Hi all, I am new to this forum, so I would like to prepare myself ahead. At the...

Hidden

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Sprint for Summer Quest week 2 - Feel free to join.

Here we are right in the middle of Summer, how has your running year gone so far? How is it all going for everyone... are we keeping on target...as the days...

Here we are right in the middle of Summer, how has your running year gone so fa...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate10•5 years ago

22 Replies

Fell bother blast and wasn't even running

Last week all going well went out for a run 6k to 7K on Wednesday looking forward to a fabulous Spa weekend with husband and during my warm up walk tripped and...

Last week all going well went out for a run 6k to 7K on Wednesday looking forwar...

Patcham

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you Mr Runner Ashridge NT Estate :)

Morning all Despite increasingly challenging and painful times coping with mum's dementia and having made THE most difficult decision I think I have ever had...

Morning all Despite increasingly challenging and painful times coping with mum'...

SmashedPotato

Graduate10•5 years ago

26 Replies

Another Sunday adventure!

I do love my Sunday adventures with Mr. Squiggy - I never quite know what will happen next! Today we had the usual pigeons to chase, of course ;) but also a...

I do love my Sunday adventures with Mr. Squiggy - I never quite know what will h...

skysue16

Graduate10•5 years ago

25 Replies

Trail half!😳🌲🏃🏻‍♂️

So yesterday I set off with my trail running group with the intention of running the normal Saturday morning 10miles, but this time I’d psyched myself to do...

So yesterday I set off with my trail running group with the intention of running...

jaybrass73

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Are ye allowed to brag on here?

Only I'm soooooo chuffed. This time last year, I had completed a 5k for the first time...in 38 minutes. About 10 weeks ago, a friend challenged me to do 10k....

Only I'm soooooo chuffed. This time last year, I had completed a 5k for the firs...

Teresa1632

Graduate10•5 years ago

39 Replies

Just ran for 60 minutes for first time!

I started using JuJus plan and found it challenging but kept at it. This morning we (dog and I) should have ran week 9, 55 minutes but kept going the full 60...

I started using JuJus plan and found it challenging but kept at it. This mornin...

Hidden

•5 years ago

29 Replies

My first rain run

I have always called runners who run in the rain mad for running in the rain but I thought I would give it a try and you know what I was right crazy getting...

I have always called runners who run in the rain mad for running in the rain but...

paul1960

Graduate10•5 years ago

15 Replies

Bling alert

I took part in my first event this morning, the Leigh Community 10k. It was very weird running with other people (especially at the start, when I was overtaken...

I took part in my first event this morning, the Leigh Community 10k. It was very...

Runip

Graduate10•5 years ago

10 Replies

NOT impressed!! Him or me! ☹️

I read a post about holiday packing as a runner but somehow managed to forget my socks. Oops. Luckily my OH had some and they were fine. I’d packed all the...

I read a post about holiday packing as a runner but somehow managed to forget my...

Sybilw

Graduate10•5 years ago

1 Reply

European running

I haven’t been out for 2 weeks due to various excuses - school holiday commitments aged 1,5 &10 - too hot - travelling last weekend - you know, just life!...

I haven’t been out for 2 weeks due to various excuses - school holiday commitmen...

Sybilw

Graduate10•5 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for August 2019

Thank you running fairy, a wet 5k in the bag

Moving on to 10K

Ju-Ju’s Magic Plan

Beginning to enjoy it!

10k day

Progress - and those pesky Gremlins

What goes down must come up

A good talking-to from the Running Fairy

Hi all...and yikes! 😳

Back in running shoes

Hamstring injury

The Runs Will Wait

Swings and roundabouts (and a couple of water hazards)

Trail running - when a stick isn’t a stick 🐍

Garmin stole a kilometer!

I can’t believe I’ve done this!

Biting back

Emotional

I recently graduated c25k so what is the official NHS app for 10k?

Sprint for Summer Quest week 2 - Feel free to join.

Fell bother blast and wasn't even running

Thank you Mr Runner Ashridge NT Estate :)

Another Sunday adventure!

Trail half!😳🌲🏃🏻‍♂️

Are ye allowed to brag on here?

Just ran for 60 minutes for first time!

My first rain run

Bling alert

NOT impressed!! Him or me! ☹️

European running

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