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A (mostly) Uneventful Recovery Run

I haven't run since the Virtual Vitality London 10,000 on Saturday. I was going to yesterday, but I managed to secure a last minute booking for a lane...

I haven't run since the Virtual Vitality London 10,000 on Saturday. I was going...

Birdlady64

Graduate10•4 years ago

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How low can one get ?!?

I know some people joke about Benjamin Button but i’m starting to get a little worried !! Having been concerned about my VO2max decreasing just over a month...

I know some people joke about Benjamin Button but i’m starting to get a little w...

Juliet202

Graduate10•4 years ago

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LEJOG04 hitching a lift!

I said a couple of days ago that when my phone was replaced that I’d post a photo showing me hitching a lift near the NEC Birmingham! I’m now about 7 miles on...

I said a couple of days ago that when my phone was replaced that I’d post a phot...

Over62

•4 years ago

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Back after 3 weeks resting hip tendonitis & now need my inhaler!

I felt like if I didn't get out and run today, I might never get back into it. It's been 3 long weeks, and my hip pain has almost (but not quite) disappeared....

I felt like if I didn't get out and run today, I might never get back into it. ...

58soon

Graduate10•4 years ago

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When is a 3 mile run not a 3 mile run?

This morning I completed my second charity run. It was a nice easy run which I had used mapmyrun to measure. I was really surprised when I finished to find I...

This morning I completed my second charity run. It was a nice easy run which I h...

Steady_Stevve

•4 years ago

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So it is true, reflective gear makes you run faster!! :)

Yep, just as well no one else was around, they definitely would have thought I was trick or treating in my new reflective gear!! The bottoms look like the...

Yep, just as well no one else was around, they definitely would have thought I w...

Hedgehogs123

Graduate10•4 years ago

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7k at sunset; in the wind and the rain

Today again ended up being busier than planned, so if I didn't want to run literally at night my only option was to take a quick run in between two of my...

Today again ended up being busier than planned, so if I didn't want to run liter...

a_in_gsr

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Probably a very silly question...

I graduated from Couch 2 5K in early October and am feeling very bereft without a forum family. I can't yet run 5k, in fact a pretty consistent 3.5km in 30...

I graduated from Couch 2 5K in early October and am feeling very bereft without ...

GardenGnome12

•4 years ago

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Magic Plan W2R1 - intervals and dodging the rain

We got up ready for our pre-dawn run yesterday, and stepped out the door to ferocious wind and violent rain coming down sideways! So back to bed for an hour,...

We got up ready for our pre-dawn run yesterday, and stepped out the door to fero...

LouiseA

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Morning terror!

So yesterday morning I was due to go for a long run. Two days before I had been out for an evening run (unusual for me) and found I had a real spring in my...

So yesterday morning I was due to go for a long run. Two days before I had been ...

Lizcanrun

Graduate10•4 years ago

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7K in Zone 3

The forecast this morning was for rain. I woke up at my normal time, but the gremlin 😈 was there and told me not to run! Now, I’m usually pretty good with...

The forecast this morning was for rain. I woke up at my normal time, but the gre...

Jools2020

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Back out there - but will be slow and steady.

After my last post when I completed my first few runs back as fairly easy intervals, I have now completed my first three ‘proper’ runs and so pleased to...

After my last post when I completed my first few runs back as fairly easy inte...

Hareshaw-Granny

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Adapted the magic plan to lead me to 50 miles in thirty days.

I've adapted the magic plan so that I can run for charity over the next 30 days. I hope to get to 10K by the end of it and run a total of 50 miles. I've also...

I've adapted the magic plan so that I can run for charity over the next 30 days....

Steady_Stevve

•4 years ago

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Really enjoyed today’s run

Just over 25 mins and 3k but it felt easier today. Legs weren’t so heavy and I managed my run without the rain Of course I got drenched on my walk home but...

Just over 25 mins and 3k but it felt easier today. Legs weren’t so heavy and I m...

limberlou

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Injury v just sore

Hi all I have not ran since last Thursday which was a stride repeat 45 min garmin run. The run itself was fine however the wonderful British weather did a...

Hi all I have not ran since last Thursday which was a stride repeat 45 min garmi...

Smile23

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Rain and multiple 5ks

Two firsts for me: - it finally rained heavily on a run of mine! So I can now also say: brill! Fun rain runs! - my 5k run was the second this week, so this...

Two firsts for me: - it finally rained heavily on a run of mine! So I can now a...

CBDB

Graduate10•4 years ago

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First 10k done and dusted

So pleased to have actually run my first 10k this morning. A bit cold and wet at times, but I did it. So proud of myself - 67, never really run before, did...

So pleased to have actually run my first 10k this morning. A bit cold and wet at...

Kipperrun

Graduate10•4 years ago

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5K+ Graduate

Recently graduated from5K and looking for other runners who have been through the same training programme

Recently graduated from5K and looking for other runners who have been through th...

antoen62

•4 years ago

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Notifications issues anyone?

I seem to be missing a lot of posts from folk I follow as I'm not getting all the email notifications. Anyone else having this issue? Any ideas?

I seem to be missing a lot of posts from folk I follow as I'm not getting all th...

Fionamags

Graduate10•4 years ago

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new runner

I am so pleased to still be running 5k every other day since i finished the couch to 5k 9 weeks ago . The last time i did it was 5 years ago then i didnt...

I am so pleased to still be running 5k every other day since i finished the couc...

Mishabelle

•4 years ago

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My own park run

I am now doing the distance of Ju Ju's Magic Plan, starting at week three. My first run a 5k, so I decided to do the park run route for a change, (the last...

I am now doing the distance of Ju Ju's Magic Plan, starting at week three. My fi...

Nicky2603

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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Finally done a 10K at my own pace, Woo Hoo! Thanks everyone for your advice although it was not as easy in practice.

I had struggled to get to that allusive 10K goal running on my own at a pace I felt comfortable at. When running with members of our group that run that...

I had struggled to get to that allusive 10K goal running on my own at a pace I f...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Struggling to breathe when wet and cold

Out this morning and got drenched, noticed I was struggling to breathe when my very wet and cold t-shirt was against my chest. Took to running with one hand...

Out this morning and got drenched, noticed I was struggling to breathe when my v...

Reggit

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Many benefits of running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

Here are some, can you add from your own experience? Improves mental health Increases exposure to vitamin D Gives you freedom in lockdown Teaches you...

Here are some, can you add from your own experience? Improves mental health Inc...

Grannyhugs

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Two firsts!

First 55 mins & first 6k! Whoop whoop. New route over the river bridge (5 times, you can just see the bridge in the distance) and along the river side paths in...

First 55 mins & first 6k! Whoop whoop. New route over the river bridge (5 times,...

Blossom-

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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Have never got so wet ☔️ - but loved it 🏃‍♀️😀

Looked out this morning and thought, ooh might get a run in before work and before the rain starts. Checked weather app and yep, loads of time so off I go...

Looked out this morning and thought, ooh might get a run in before work and befo...

ThisGirlNowRuns

Graduate10•4 years ago

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The arrival of my Forerunner 245 ⌚️- let the games begin! Another SaskAlliecat ramble and ramble and ramble.....🤣

I received my Garmin Forerunner 245 last week and I was like a kid at Christmas! I had gotten an email from UPS on Wednesday saying it had arrived and was...

I received my Garmin Forerunner 245 last week and I was like a kid at Christmas!...

SaskAlliecat

Graduate10•4 years ago

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LeJog with a purpose - blatantly asking for your support!

At the end of September, I started LeJog 6, with the intention of setting myself a challenge and fundraising for my pet charity, which is called Ashanti...

At the end of September, I started LeJog 6, with the intention of setting myself...

Whydothis

60minGraduate•4 years ago

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Winter routine change, a few questions

I’ve gone from running 3 times a week and doing HIIT once, to 2 of each a week. Does anyone else’s routine change over the winter? If I’m only running twice...

I’ve gone from running 3 times a week and doing HIIT once, to 2 of each a week. ...

LulaHula

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Pennine Blues

I just mysteriously lost the post that I was writing - why doesn’t this app save drafts ?!?!!!! So you’ll never know my Pennine Blues.... my thumbs won’t cope...

I just mysteriously lost the post that I was writing - why doesn’t this app save...

Juliet202

Graduate10•4 years ago

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Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for November 2020

A (mostly) Uneventful Recovery Run

How low can one get ?!?

LEJOG04 hitching a lift!

Back after 3 weeks resting hip tendonitis & now need my inhaler!

When is a 3 mile run not a 3 mile run?

So it is true, reflective gear makes you run faster!! :)

7k at sunset; in the wind and the rain

Probably a very silly question...

Magic Plan W2R1 - intervals and dodging the rain

Morning terror!

7K in Zone 3

Back out there - but will be slow and steady.

Adapted the magic plan to lead me to 50 miles in thirty days.

Really enjoyed today’s run

Injury v just sore

Rain and multiple 5ks

First 10k done and dusted

5K+ Graduate

Notifications issues anyone?

new runner

My own park run

Finally done a 10K at my own pace, Woo Hoo! Thanks everyone for your advice although it was not as easy in practice.

Struggling to breathe when wet and cold

Many benefits of running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

Two firsts!

Have never got so wet ☔️ - but loved it 🏃‍♀️😀

The arrival of my Forerunner 245 ⌚️- let the games begin! Another SaskAlliecat ramble and ramble and ramble.....🤣

LeJog with a purpose - blatantly asking for your support!

Winter routine change, a few questions

Pennine Blues

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