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how to deal with lockdown blues?

I seem to have lost my enthusiasm and energy for running, and feel like I'm a loser. It's hard to remember those days when I could jump out of bed and enjoy a...

I seem to have lost my enthusiasm and energy for running, and feel like I'm a lo...

jano56

•4 years ago

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In France! And a local Lakerun.

Although we know we’ll have to isolate on our return, we braved the barbed wire and armed guards (lol) in Brittany and drove down in a leisurely fashion to the...

Although we know we’ll have to isolate on our return, we braved the barbed wire ...

HeavyFoot

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Getting even slower

Well I've got to the end of the W3 magic plan which I'm doing to try and speed up. But I seem to be getting slower. I blamed it on the hot and humid weather...

Well I've got to the end of the W3 magic plan which I'm doing to try and speed u...

Lifluf

Graduate10•4 years ago

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21st C25k Consolidation run, 45 min!

I have begun increasing my duration by 5 minutes per run, using Runkeepers ‘free runs’ set up with custom intervals increasing by 2.5 min each run. (thanks to...

I have begun increasing my duration by 5 minutes per run, using Runkeepers ‘free...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Slept in: got v wet!

Well that was a wet one. Just completed W6r3 of Ju-Ju s magic plan but I over slept and it was lashing it down. However got guests all weekend so no chance of...

Well that was a wet one. Just completed W6r3 of Ju-Ju s magic plan but I over sl...

Scruff55

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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A good 5k to 10K app?

This is probably a question that’s been asked 100 times on here - so apologies in advance, but, I’ve completed C25K, really enjoyed the structure and I’ve been...

This is probably a question that’s been asked 100 times on here - so apologies i...

Carrasmum

•4 years ago

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OMG I just entered the Brighton Half Marathon!!

I have been wondering what to do next after the 10k plan and came across the Brighton Half Marathon next Feb ( hopefully). I have gone mad and entered!! Now I...

I have been wondering what to do next after the 10k plan and came across the Bri...

AlysP

Graduate10•4 years ago

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On next stage.

So started my journey to 10K today. This having completed 6 consolidation runs of 5k. This stage important as my full ambition is to complete a Triathlon....

So started my journey to 10K today. This having completed 6 consolidation runs o...

Leve

•4 years ago

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Beautiful air tonight

There was something about it - a coolness but not too cool, just the right amount of moisture in it, smells of greenery and evening scented plants in air. Just...

There was something about it - a coolness but not too cool, just the right amoun...

Foxglove2

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Is it worth upgrading my Garmin forerunner 45S to another watch?

As I get more into my HM training, I realise I am a geek I love the running metrics, not that it gives me wings when I run, but I like the idea of telling...

As I get more into my HM training, I realise I am a geek I love the running metr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Look what I just ordered for my Pandora bracelet 👟😍

Ooh, I couldn't resist...and it says '❤ to run' on the sole of the shoe. It'll be the 1st charm I have that actually means something to me rather than just...

Ooh, I couldn't resist...and it says '❤ to run' on the sole of the shoe. It'll b...

Run46

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Issues with new running shoes

Last weekend I bought my first pair of running shoes. Up until then I'd been running in normal trainers. I went to a running shop and had a gait analysis. That...

Last weekend I bought my first pair of running shoes. Up until then I'd been run...

5210Runner

•4 years ago

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RunLeJog4 report, mile 0: Runners paralysed by beauty

Days after the RunLeJog4 race started, there are reports of groups of “runners” still standing at the Lands End landmark, stunned by the beauty of the scenery!...

Days after the RunLeJog4 race started, there are reports of groups of “runners” ...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Life’s funny

Arrived at work yesterday to find a colleague was unwell, so ai came home again and went back to work the late shift, sleep in and work the morning shift...

Arrived at work yesterday to find a colleague was unwell, so ai came home again ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Why can't I do it on the road (apologies to the Beatles) ......

..... if I can do it on the dreadmill? If my legs can cope with me winding the mill up to 13 kph, why can't they wind up to that speed on their own when I ask...

..... if I can do it on the dreadmill? If my legs can cope with me winding the ...

UpTheStanley

Graduate10•4 years ago

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7km

Hip hip hooray!

BaddieThePirate

Graduate10•4 years ago

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My New Notch!

Well, as threatened/promised (thanks TinyTears60 😄😄), I just received my new birthday bracelet. It has a notch for C25K, for 10k, and a horsey one (Western...

Well, as threatened/promised (thanks TinyTears60 😄😄), I just received my new b...

PandaCory

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Jump Leads For Those In Need of Motivation 💥

This is my second go to You Tube video that I have always used since I started C25K. Headphones on volume up and I’d listen to this before I go out to...

This is my second go to You Tube video that I have always used since I started C...

Couchphoenix

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Gremlins in your sleep

Hi everyone. I managed to get up nice and early this morning before the rains came for my first run for 10 days, so not knowing what to expect, it turned out...

Hi everyone. I managed to get up nice and early this morning before the rains ca...

Harrishawk

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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A lightning run ⛈

It’s been torrential here all day. I don’t mind running in the rain, but I do draw the line at thunderstorms 🥺. It is so sticky and humid, so running in the...

It’s been torrential here all day. I don’t mind running in the rain, but I do dr...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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RunLeJog4: 5 miles in I was tempted to stop at this place but ...

... but I resisted and ran on! But the pottery of Cornwall is famous, as the name ‘Cornishware’ indicates. See Wikipedia...

... but I resisted and ran on! But the pottery of Cornwall is famous, as the n...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Fabulous450 Lost It In The Rain, But Run On We Shall! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 😉❤️

Hi Runners A tech malfunction for me today 🥴! Well...a manual malfunction would probably be more honest. We’ll go with that! 😉 I was out heading for John O...

Hi Runners A tech malfunction for me today 🥴! Well...a manual malfunction would...

Fabulous450

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Run, stop, run repeat.

A late start (for me) not getting out till 8am already 16.5° and feeling very humid. You can hear the excuses already can't you 😂 Set off in the opposite...

A late start (for me) not getting out till 8am already 16.5° and feeling very hu...

dijep

Graduate10•4 years ago

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2nd Anniversary of C2k Graduation 10k

Yesterday was supposed to be a 9k in my gentle build up of distance post rehab, but an anniversary requires a more romantic effort than that, so I carried on...

Yesterday was supposed to be a 9k in my gentle build up of distance post rehab, ...

Beachcomber66

Graduate10•4 years ago

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59 minute run Woohoo

Well that wasn’t what I expected. It was a slow run but I nearly made the 60 minutes. Only stopped cos I thought I had done 60 minutes but never mind I’ll do...

Well that wasn’t what I expected. It was a slow run but I nearly made the 60 min...

Scruff55

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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20th C25k Consolidation Run with weather...

... yes, with weather just like in Cornwall, where my alternate self is slowly making headway! Back here, very sunny run, not too hot, not too cold. I’m upping...

... yes, with weather just like in Cornwall, where my alternate self is slowly m...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Local runners?

Are there any runners on here who would like to meet up as the lockdown has been restricted a bit? I'm near Clacton on Sea in Essex.

Are there any runners on here who would like to meet up as the lockdown has been...

Cookacake

•4 years ago

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Back up and running!

I've had an enforced month's break from running after tripping over while out walking and landing heavily and extremely painfully on my upper arm - nothing...

I've had an enforced month's break from running after tripping over while out wa...

sigasiga

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Weather and eats

It was while Dexy5 and I were picking blackberries this morning that we realised we hadn’t arranged for anyone to write up our Southsea (not)Parkrun yesterday....

It was while Dexy5 and I were picking blackberries this morning that we realised...

Oldgirlruns

Graduate10•4 years ago

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RunLeJog4: 11 miles in, big queues in Penzance

Good evening all runners. There seem to be big queues of LeJog runners in Penzance! Now, is it due to the gorgeous beach we are passing or the award winning...

Good evening all runners. There seem to be big queues of LeJog runners in Penza...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for August 2020

how to deal with lockdown blues?

In France! And a local Lakerun.

Getting even slower

21st C25k Consolidation run, 45 min!

Slept in: got v wet!

A good 5k to 10K app?

OMG I just entered the Brighton Half Marathon!!

On next stage.

Beautiful air tonight

Is it worth upgrading my Garmin forerunner 45S to another watch?

Look what I just ordered for my Pandora bracelet 👟😍

Issues with new running shoes

RunLeJog4 report, mile 0: Runners paralysed by beauty

Life’s funny

Why can't I do it on the road (apologies to the Beatles) ......

7km

My New Notch!

Jump Leads For Those In Need of Motivation 💥

Gremlins in your sleep

A lightning run ⛈

RunLeJog4: 5 miles in I was tempted to stop at this place but ...

Fabulous450 Lost It In The Rain, But Run On We Shall! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 😉❤️

Run, stop, run repeat.

2nd Anniversary of C2k Graduation 10k

59 minute run Woohoo

20th C25k Consolidation Run with weather...

Local runners?

Back up and running!

Weather and eats

RunLeJog4: 11 miles in, big queues in Penzance

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