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Race tomorrow

I’m in a Premier Inn as it’s a very early start... Hull marathon relay tomorrow: I’m third of four with 6.4 miles through the Old Town. I am nervous as I’ve...

I’m in a Premier Inn as it’s a very early start... Hull marathon relay tomorrow:...

molly1973

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Forest of Light Run - Thetford Forest 6k

Wow! What a fun night! Two running buddies and I drove to the middle of Thetford Forest, where an activity centre is based. It was a fine evening, but the...

Wow! What a fun night! Two running buddies and I drove to the middle of Thetford...

MuddledGardener

Graduate10•5 years ago

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Parkrun #2, struggling

Went to my 2nd parkrun today . Overall, my time was only about 30 secs more than last week, but I felt like I was really struggling. The time doesn't bother me...

Went to my 2nd parkrun today . Overall, my time was only about 30 secs more than...

Zebadee1

•5 years ago

18 Replies

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The magic of Park Runs

This is getting silly! 6 Park Runs and all PBs! Did I really once say (a few weeks ago) that running with others seemed daunting? Truth is, it's inspiring. Mr...

This is getting silly! 6 Park Runs and all PBs! Did I really once say (a few wee...

Beachcomber66

Graduate10•5 years ago

59 Replies

Here, there and everywhere...

So, as usual, my run map has me running around like the proverbial, flying insect with the blue posterior. A pleasantly warm morning, clear blue skies, and a...

So, as usual, my run map has me running around like the proverbial, flying insec...

sTrongFuse

Graduate10•5 years ago

12 Replies

Just the job for stiff and sore joints and muscles

I came across this on Amazon: “Horse Balm” made in Germany, and gave it a go. Rest assured, it is for humans. This really is the vindaloo of balms,...

I came across this on Amazon: “Horse Balm” made in Germany, and gave it a go. ...

HeavyFoot

Graduate10•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hamstring pain??

Tempted fate - went out today and only got 1.5K into a run when I felt a pain in my left thigh at the back. Assume it is my hamstring, not painful as I stopped...

Tempted fate - went out today and only got 1.5K into a run when I felt a pain in...

Astra5

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

Nervous - how ridiculous! 😅

I’m heading off shortly to PR. Nothing new there, I’m a PR junkie and do one pretty much every weekend. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ But I found out about an inaugural one...

I’m heading off shortly to PR. Nothing new there, I’m a PR junkie and do one pre...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate10•5 years ago

63 Replies

Compression socks?

My Gp has recommended i wear compression socks. To combat lower leg pain. Gp says small veins in my legs are whats causing my pains... Recommendations for...

My Gp has recommended i wear compression socks. To combat lower leg pain. Gp sa...

Lucyintheskywith

Graduate10•5 years ago

8 Replies

Return of cooler nights.

After a long and quite frankly miserable summer (only in the running front) the cooler weather is starting to creep back in and I for one am loving it. I did...

After a long and quite frankly miserable summer (only in the running front) the ...

Pubcarking

Graduate10•5 years ago

9 Replies

Advice from experienced runners PLZ

I have completed 10K training Im going to complete my consolidation runs not sure how many to do and then I want to take it further do I increase it to an...

I have completed 10K training Im going to complete my consolidation runs not sur...

Kevtrev

Graduate10•5 years ago

12 Replies

Juju Week 4 - It’s TREAT time!

It’s been a good week on the Juju plan. The long run (8K) showed me my little legs can go the distance! Don’t get me wrong, I ached the next day and my back...

It’s been a good week on the Juju plan. The long run (8K) showed me my little le...

JaoJao

Graduate10•5 years ago

48 Replies

What a week...

So, this this time last week My PBs were: -5k - 31:55 -10k - 73:53 I went out on Saturday and bought myself a new pair of Brooks Ghost 12s (...

So, this this time last week My PBs were: -5k - 31:55 -10k - 73:53 I went out on...

sTrongFuse

Graduate10•5 years ago

9 Replies

Hydration Tablets - Advice

Hi all I've recently started running more than 10k - I'm up to 12k and I started needing to take water with me. I got some hydration tablets to go in the water...

Hi all I've recently started running more than 10k - I'm up to 12k and I started...

TheTaffSnail

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

7k for Friday

Being a lady of a certain age, I am very used to waking early in the morning a split second before I have a hot flush (come to that I’m used to waking up every...

Being a lady of a certain age, I am very used to waking early in the morning a s...

Maddee_6333

Graduate10•5 years ago

14 Replies

Sometimes tech sucks

Don’t you just hate pointless alerts... I don’t think it’s crunch time in my 15k challenge!!

Don’t you just hate pointless alerts... I don’t think it’s crunch time in my 15k...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate10•5 years ago

21 Replies

Finally did 5k in under 30mins

So a while back I thought I was doing 5k in sub 30 mins but it so happens my Garmin HR was recording the wrong distance! Anyway I’ve been working away at...

So a while back I thought I was doing 5k in sub 30 mins but it so happens my Gar...

Flyinghigh100

Graduate10•5 years ago

4 Replies

WOW 2x 10K PB’s in 4 days.

I thought I would do 2x 10K’s this week as no Park Run possible Saturday and away next week, which apart from hopefully doing the Southampton Park Run Saturday...

I thought I would do 2x 10K’s this week as no Park Run possible Saturday and awa...

Chris141

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

How Lucky Are You?

Left to right, no explanation needed. Photo 2 Deals1 one of your glorious poppies you sent to me in France on the War Memorial in Fivemiletown, honouring my...

Left to right, no explanation needed. Photo 2 Deals1 one of your glorious poppie...

lexi6

Graduate10•5 years ago

16 Replies

My colleague showed me a lovely running route in the City! Feeling so blessed!

Many of you who know me/follow me... know how much I have been worrying about the upcoming shorter days and finding a decent running schedule which avoids...

Many of you who know me/follow me... know how much I have been worrying about th...

JaoJao

Graduate10•5 years ago

36 Replies

Garmin Forerunner 35 - pace/speed is confusing me!

I've had my new watch about a week and I'm mostly enjoying it. It automatically syncs to Strava (and Garmin Connect) after each run and from then on I see my...

I've had my new watch about a week and I'm mostly enjoying it. It automatically ...

caroldavies071969

Graduate10•5 years ago

11 Replies

New toy...

So I thought I’d go for a quiet jog and see how it worked. But no. First the phone call I really had to answer, just at the end of the warm up. Then the...

So I thought I’d go for a quiet jog and see how it worked. But no. First the pho...

Granspeed

Graduate10•5 years ago

56 Replies

Hacked or genuine??

Keep getting the below email...about 6 times now. Anyone else getting it? EDIT: Hi everyone, roseabi here! These were genuine posts, I am really sorry...

Keep getting the below email...about 6 times now. Anyone else getting it? EDIT:...

Davo123

60minGraduate•5 years ago

10 Replies

🎶Go back, Jack...🎶

My first run since Sunday’s town race. Since then I’ve been plagued by stiff legs and nagging back despite loads of water and stretching. Today’s hilly run...

My first run since Sunday’s town race. Since then I’ve been plagued by stiff leg...

HeavyFoot

Graduate10•5 years ago

1 Reply

Cool running

I have just realised a major advantage of running - I’m really looking forward to autumn and winter and the chance to run mid-morning (my best time) without...

I have just realised a major advantage of running - I’m really looking forward t...

Kalessin

Graduate10•5 years ago

2 Replies

C25k + Speed podcast

Gordon Bennett! That was REALLY difficult!!! Memo to self: don’t have a mug of tea an hour before running, unless you want to feel sick when running. 🤢 I am...

Gordon Bennett! That was REALLY difficult!!! Memo to self: don’t have a mug of ...

MuddledGardener

Graduate10•5 years ago

24 Replies

First 10K in 3 months

I’ve entered into a 13K mountain trail race in November. Yikes! I had alcohol consumed when I agreed to do it with my Sister. But we are not going to back out....

I’ve entered into a 13K mountain trail race in November. Yikes! I had alcohol co...

damienair

Administrator•5 years ago

56 Replies

In the pink...

So, this morning, I was complaining about it being cold ( https://healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k/posts/141656371/colder-days... ) and posted a photo of me...

So, this morning, I was complaining about it being cold ( https://healthunlocked...

sTrongFuse

Graduate10•5 years ago

6 Replies

Cold weather clothing

It's that time of year again that members are asking what they should wear.. Hope the chart helps..

It's that time of year again that members are asking what they should wear.. Ho...

davelinks

Graduate10•5 years ago

7 Replies

Taylor Trot (Week 3: Run 2)

Wednesday has become my 10k plan’s 5k Run. I take both the dogs in harness, as I am also using the plan to get the Beagle up to full fitness again. I use the...

Wednesday has become my 10k plan’s 5k Run. I take both the dogs in harness, as I...

Maddee_6333

Graduate10•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for September 2019

Race tomorrow

Forest of Light Run - Thetford Forest 6k

Parkrun #2, struggling

The magic of Park Runs

Here, there and everywhere...

Just the job for stiff and sore joints and muscles

Hamstring pain??

Nervous - how ridiculous! 😅

Compression socks?

Return of cooler nights.

Advice from experienced runners PLZ

Juju Week 4 - It’s TREAT time!

What a week...

Hydration Tablets - Advice

7k for Friday

Sometimes tech sucks

Finally did 5k in under 30mins

WOW 2x 10K PB’s in 4 days.

How Lucky Are You?

My colleague showed me a lovely running route in the City! Feeling so blessed!

Garmin Forerunner 35 - pace/speed is confusing me!

New toy...

Hacked or genuine??

🎶Go back, Jack...🎶

Cool running

C25k + Speed podcast

First 10K in 3 months

In the pink...

Cold weather clothing

Taylor Trot (Week 3: Run 2)

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