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Virtual Vitality London 10000

Thanks to our lovely running friends Dexy5, Beachcomber66, Cheekychipmunks, Katnap, TailChaser and UpThe Stanley (and others) for inviting me to join a virtual...

Thanks to our lovely running friends Dexy5, Beachcomber66, Cheekychipmunks, Katn...

David_G

•4 years ago

21 Replies

How can I tell if it's shin splints?

Sorry if this is a silly question, but is there such a thing as shin ache that isn't shin splints, and how can you tell one from the other? I have a feeling in...

Sorry if this is a silly question, but is there such a thing as shin ache that i...

Magellan

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Calves still in agony when I run after 5 week break

I took a 5 week break from running to allow my calves to recover from whatever injury I sustained from wearing unsuitable footwear for *one* 5km run in March....

I took a 5 week break from running to allow my calves to recover from whatever i...

slothycoffee

•4 years ago

14 Replies

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I’m probably doing something wrong...

Hi everyone, sorry I’ve not been very active on here lately. Just been lurking, and struggling with the fact I am apparently “clinically vulnerable” at the...

Hi everyone, sorry I’ve not been very active on here lately. Just been lurking,...

BarbieW

Graduate10•4 years ago

4 Replies

First 5k

Hi everyone! My first post on here and my first run since completing c25k on Thursday. I was determined to do 5k and managed it tonight in 36mins. I did...

Hi everyone! My first post on here and my first run since completing c25k on Thu...

Robo20

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Almost back to normal

I last posted after completing a virtual 10K that I really struggled with because I foolishly completed it whilst injured (it’s hard to regret the shiny medal...

I last posted after completing a virtual 10K that I really struggled with becaus...

PurpleFish59

Graduate10•4 years ago

4 Replies

MY CHECK IT AND SEE......

I decided this morning to run then changed my mind then changed it back! Had a cup of tea and a banana in bed. Hubby said it was raining but I decided I'd...

I decided this morning to run then changed my mind then changed it back! Had a c...

59er

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Seven days and nine miles to go...

At the beginning of the month I set myself the fairly arbitrary target of running 75 miles on behalf of Mind UK as part of the #MilesForMind challenge. The...

At the beginning of the month I set myself the fairly arbitrary target of runnin...

sTrongFuse

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Better running weather today🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

I read a post on here from Irishprincess about leaning forward into the run when going up hills. So on my last 3 runs I tried it and it really helped. So it...

I read a post on here from Irishprincess about leaning forward into the run when...

Buddy34

Graduate10•4 years ago

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How often do you run?

Does anyone else find themselves only managing to get out to jog once or twice a week ? I can't get out of bed early ( still have toddler that wakes in night!)...

Does anyone else find themselves only managing to get out to jog once or twice a...

LUHAN

Graduate10•4 years ago

6 Replies

10k Complete

After last weeks 9.9k I downloaded strava and did it again this week. Was I happy when she said 10k, was I! How do I go about getting my graduate badge?

After last weeks 9.9k I downloaded strava and did it again this week. Was I hap...

Fitat501970

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Timings

I’m starting the ju ju 10k plan. Other than constantly have to look at my watch I wondered if there’s any kind of app I can use to set my 5 mins warm up walk...

I’m starting the ju ju 10k plan. Other than constantly have to look at my watch ...

Damo61

•4 years ago

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First Runniversary and it’s a 10k

It’s been a whole year since I ventured out (well actually no further than my own drive for the first week!) to start my journey on C25K. Today I ran a slow...

It’s been a whole year since I ventured out (well actually no further than my ow...

Newtsandfrogs

Graduate10•4 years ago

11 Replies

After 10K ... a faster 5K ?

As many of my friends on here know, time out running is limited for me and now that I've done my 10K I'm starting to focus on getting a faster 5K - which of...

As many of my friends on here know, time out running is limited for me and now t...

Brian-P6

Graduate10•4 years ago

12 Replies

What's a good running hat?

What's a good hat for running? I burn easily, and don't like sunscreen. I want to protect my neck all the way around. And my face. Is anyone using a hat with...

What's a good hat for running? I burn easily, and don't like sunscreen. I want ...

Flattttt

•4 years ago

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Birthday “parkruns”

2 years ago on my birthday I was unable to walk up stairs without getting out of breath... last year I was busy but managed to get a mile in... this year most...

2 years ago on my birthday I was unable to walk up stairs without getting out of...

UnfitNoMore

Graduate10•4 years ago

30 Replies

Thoughts on the Forerunner 35 / 45

Hey Running fam, i was wondering if anyone on here as a Garmin Forerunner 35 or 45. The difference in price is currently £10. Let me know your thoughts.

Hey Running fam, i was wondering if anyone on here as a Garmin Forerunner 35 or...

RunningT5k

•4 years ago

12 Replies

One day I’ll get it right!!!

B210k week5run2. 25 mins x 2 with 1 min walk between. ✔️ I didn’t run yesterday as it was so windy and I thought it would be better today. Well you know what...

B210k week5run2. 25 mins x 2 with 1 min walk between. ✔️ I didn’t run yesterday...

limberlou

Graduate10•4 years ago

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W2 done and dusted

Thanks to everyone who said to keep doing consolidation runs until they’re comfortable. It took me ~ 20 🥵 to get the courage to move up and bed in the...

Thanks to everyone who said to keep doing consolidation runs until they’re comfo...

dieOR5k

Graduate10•4 years ago

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First virtual parkrun in 10 weeks

I haven’t posted much of late largely because I was being shielded and couldn’t get out and as a consequence I withdrew from all things running as it just made...

I haven’t posted much of late largely because I was being shielded and couldn’t ...

Knittingrunner

Graduate10•4 years ago

21 Replies

Time for another go at the 10km plan

So I’ve just completed my 3rd 5km run of the week and really starting to enjoy running again, so think it’s about time I have another go at the 10km plan....

So I’ve just completed my 3rd 5km run of the week and really starting to enjoy r...

ScottJB

Graduate10•4 years ago

5 Replies

Distance rather than speed today . . .

Well this past week I've made two attempts to get my 5k time down to under 30 mins. Unfortunately both attempts failed, best was 4 seconds out, worst was 25...

Well this past week I've made two attempts to get my 5k time down to under 30 mi...

orangeguy

Graduate10•4 years ago

8 Replies

A sign

I just wandered into the kitchen, turned on the radio and one of the songs from my 80's running playlist was playing. I had been umming and ahhhing about...

I just wandered into the kitchen, turned on the radio and one of the songs from ...

RunUsagi

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Diminishing motivation - help!

I very happily completed Couch to 5k about three months ago and for the first few weeks I had a great routine going: I would run three times a week and be...

I very happily completed Couch to 5k about three months ago and for the first fe...

MinkyT

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Virtual parkrun

Happy Virtual parkrun day everyone. Not as nice here this morning. It is dry but very very windy. Not looking forward to having to run into that headwind. But...

Happy Virtual parkrun day everyone. Not as nice here this morning. It is dry but...

damienair

Administrator•4 years ago

59 Replies

At last!!

Every day, either on here, on strava or on Garmin I read about everyone’s adventures...and I always have a little twinge of envy when I see anything above 10k...

Every day, either on here, on strava or on Garmin I read about everyone’s advent...

Mummycav

Administrator•4 years ago

51 Replies

Missing my parkrun

Well it’s saturday tomorrow and once again no parkrun to do..... Really missing the run and the post run coffee and cake

Well it’s saturday tomorrow and once again no parkrun to do..... Really missing ...

givman

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Week 3 of Ju Ju's plan...

That's me 2 runs down and the long one to go! Did the intervals again for the first run and took 30 secs/k off my pace! Not much change with the 30 minute run...

That's me 2 runs down and the long one to go! Did the intervals again for the fi...

Fionamags

Graduate10•4 years ago

30 Replies

Applause update.

I ran on the edge of town yesterday and got a round of applause from two walkers. 😁 It made my day. Today I walked into town and saw two ladies who looked...

I ran on the edge of town yesterday and got a round of applause from two walkers...

Sybilw

Graduate10•4 years ago

35 Replies

What a difference 2 days can make 🌞🌞// 🌬🌬🌬☔☔

So Wednesdays run was boiling but quite enjoyable . Then today raining and 50mph winds and I loved it . Todays run was a route I've ran before but a bit added...

So Wednesdays run was boiling but quite enjoyable . Then today raining and 50mph...

Buddy34

Graduate10•4 years ago

8 Replies

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Bridge to 10K

All posts for May 2020

Virtual Vitality London 10000

How can I tell if it's shin splints?

Calves still in agony when I run after 5 week break

I’m probably doing something wrong...

First 5k

Almost back to normal

MY CHECK IT AND SEE......

Seven days and nine miles to go...

Better running weather today🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

How often do you run?

10k Complete

Timings

First Runniversary and it’s a 10k

After 10K ... a faster 5K ?

What's a good running hat?

Birthday “parkruns”

Thoughts on the Forerunner 35 / 45

One day I’ll get it right!!!

W2 done and dusted

First virtual parkrun in 10 weeks

Time for another go at the 10km plan

Distance rather than speed today . . .

A sign

Diminishing motivation - help!

Virtual parkrun

At last!!

Missing my parkrun

Week 3 of Ju Ju's plan...

Applause update.

What a difference 2 days can make 🌞🌞// 🌬🌬🌬☔☔

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