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Another 5K done

I have been assiduously doing lower back exercises since Sunday and using a spiky ball (fantastic!) My back was fine, my calves were fine. This time I had a...

I have been assiduously doing lower back exercises since Sunday and using a spik...

Rennur

Graduate10•3 years ago

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First Fartlek - Done ✅

On my last NRC recovery run coach Bennett advised trying out some different runs. I’d been looking at doing a Fartlek so after I finished work and some...

On my last NRC recovery run coach Bennett advised trying out some different runs...

GigglyBFC

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Post run cuppa - Part II

6.20am alarm ⏰ Him: Are we definitely running today ? Me: Yep Him: Give me 10 minutes ⏳ The responsibility of being in charge of tech was weighing heavily - I...

6.20am alarm ⏰ Him: Are we definitely running today ? Me: Yep Him: Give me 10 mi...

61Lady

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Garmin Recommendations

Help! My Fitbit just bit the dust. It has been a trusted ally on my running journey, but I understand that Garmin probably offers a bit more. What would you...

Help! My Fitbit just bit the dust. It has been a trusted ally on my running jo...

Frenc

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Cheeky Wednesday 9K Run

I was sat in the office yesterday looking out of the window (did the same at school !) and seeing how nice the weather was, I just had to book another cheeky...

I was sat in the office yesterday looking out of the window (did the same at sch...

Couchphoenix

Graduate10•3 years ago

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A 10K afternoon plod 😁

So my last run was a short one of 3.5K , so today was either going to be a 5K or a longer run so I set off not really sure how far I was going to run . I...

So my last run was a short one of 3.5K , so today was either going to be a 5K or...

Instructor57

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Run on the coast 😀

Had a nice steady 5k run this afternoon in my new running trainers they were so comfortable, building on them miles after my injury left me off the road for a...

Had a nice steady 5k run this afternoon in my new running trainers they were so ...

Stocksy67

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Garmin app vo2 max

I was out for a short 3 k run this morning 27.20 as hip playing up and didn’t want to do damage. Did clamshell exercises as well. Was wondering if anyone...

I was out for a short 3 k run this morning 27.20 as hip playing up and didn’t wa...

Doris8

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Choosing new running shoes?

Any advice on how to choose new running shoes - when I try different brands and models on in the shop, most of them feel comfortable like putting on slippers....

Any advice on how to choose new running shoes - when I try different brands and ...

BlueFish9

•3 years ago

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And another one

I’m working funny hours today and wasn’t sure I’d fit another short run in, but woke at a reasonable time so off i went, around the same time most of the local...

I’m working funny hours today and wasn’t sure I’d fit another short run in, but ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Week 8 Run 1 Completed 🌲💙🧸🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥰🦄 🌈🐻 🐻 🐻🐾🐾🐾💙💙🎓🧑🏻‍🏭🌱🏃🏻‍♀️

Tuesday 20th April 2021 I ran my first timed 28 minute run this year!! ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ Oh my goodness where shall I start, tech issues, headphones...

Tuesday 20th April 2021 I ran my first timed 28 minute run this year!! ⏱ ⏱ ⏱ ⏱...

9weeks2Run

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Magic Plan v2: W3 R2

Oops, forgot to post! I completed this a few days ago - it was probably the best 5k run to date. Next up is the 7k, probably tomorrow night :)

Oops, forgot to post! I completed this a few days ago - it was probably the best...

pr0fess0r

Graduate10•3 years ago

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A bit of advice please

I have a niggling hip and I’ve tried various stretches etc and have reduced my distance but it’s still there in the background. It doesn’t hurt when I run...

I have a niggling hip and I’ve tried various stretches etc and have reduced my d...

Scruff55

60minGraduate•3 years ago

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Slowly but surely...

So after running a whole year, and my time jumping all over the place, I think I finally am starting to see a trajectory that... yessss... goes in the right...

So after running a whole year, and my time jumping all over the place, I think I...

CBDB

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Some Philosophical Musings

Warning – rather long rambling post alert! (but might be worth a read) So, I’ve been trying to work out when my 1-year runniversary is. It’s a bit difficult...

Warning – rather long rambling post alert! (but might be worth a read) So, I’ve ...

Birdlady64

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Another 20 minutes run

I’m a little surprised with myself but Ido want to encourage my grandson to get out in the fresh air as teenage boys will stay inside every day if they didn’t...

I’m a little surprised with myself but Ido want to encourage my grandson to get ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•3 years ago

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So who will make the post run cuppa now ? 🤔

Started C25k last May. Conversation with OH went something like this Me: Do you want to do it with me ? Him: Absolutley not Me: Why not come with me ? Him:...

Started C25k last May. Conversation with OH went something like this Me: Do yo...

61Lady

Graduate10•3 years ago

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AN UNEXPECTED FIRST 10KM

I woke up this morning feeling a bit stiff after long hours spent behind the wheel, following a family bereavement, so wasn't expecting too much from today's...

I woke up this morning feeling a bit stiff after long hours spent behind the whe...

Snail61

Graduate10•3 years ago

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I've been for a run!!!

Off the IC at last! Hopefully, I'll stay off this time. After sustaining an ankle injury 4 and a half weeks ago, due to having weak glutes, I got the OK from...

Off the IC at last! Hopefully, I'll stay off this time. After sustaining an ankl...

Lizcanrun

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Slow and steady

Another beautiful sunny morning and I couldn't resist the call of the running shoes. The footpaths are nice and dry now but quite hard and uneven so I...

Another beautiful sunny morning and I couldn't resist the call of the running sh...

Lifluf

Graduate10•3 years ago

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I seriously cannot believe it! 10K!

I really didn’t think this day would ever come 😅 haven’t run anything near a 10k since i was a footballer in my teens, but that was like... 30 kilos, a...

I really didn’t think this day would ever come 😅 haven’t run anything near a 10...

swedishtrucker

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Tuesday early start

Morning runners! Up early and on the road by 6am this morning, started the week with an 18.5km bike ride yesterday which I really enjoyed, needed to run again...

Morning runners! Up early and on the road by 6am this morning, started the week ...

Jericho2332

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Almost at 10k but going backwards.

I am a 63 year old male. On doctor’s orders I commenced Couch To 5k in September and made steady progress completing the 9 weeks in November and running my...

I am a 63 year old male. On doctor’s orders I commenced Couch To 5k in September...

ClarrieBlue

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Frequency CR3

Hello I’m just consolidating my runs I wanted to ask should you still have a day off between runs or do you just go with what you feel so long as you don’t...

Hello I’m just consolidating my runs I wanted to ask should you still have a ...

Badrun

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Heel pain

Hi hope you are well. I need some advise the back of my heel is tender and a little puffy. I’m not in pain it just feels sore any idea what I’ve done? Or how...

Hi hope you are well. I need some advise the back of my heel is tender and a lit...

Williowweed

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Beautiful morning for a gentle 3k

Having recently succeeded in getting myself back on track, it has been a little frustrating to have been on an enforced two week break (not the IC thankfully)....

Having recently succeeded in getting myself back on track, it has been a little ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Run 1 on road to recovery

I couldn’t sleep last night and was mentally jogging round my usual route in the opposite direction! Thought that might be fun to do .. so off I shuffled at...

I couldn’t sleep last night and was mentally jogging round my usual route in the...

Joggingonthewildside

•3 years ago

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Another 30 minutes done...

Hiya, After my previous 30 minute run on Friday with the groin pain, I had decided to forego my long run this weekend and to take 2 days rest. And I just now...

Hiya, After my previous 30 minute run on Friday with the groin pain, I had decid...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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First 60 minute run

This morning's run was going to be a 30 minute run then I got to 40 minutes and felt quite comfortable so carried on albeit at a slow pace to 60 minutes !!...

This morning's run was going to be a 30 minute run then I got to 40 minutes and ...

lexiemcd

60minGraduate•3 years ago

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Day 3 Run 3

I don’t really know what i’m doing but been a bit fed up lately, aim loving these 20 minute runs and each day is a little faster without me noticing it at the...

I don’t really know what i’m doing but been a bit fed up lately, aim loving thes...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•3 years ago

35 Replies

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for April 2021

Another 5K done

First Fartlek - Done ✅

Post run cuppa - Part II

Garmin Recommendations

Cheeky Wednesday 9K Run

A 10K afternoon plod 😁

Run on the coast 😀

Garmin app vo2 max

Choosing new running shoes?

And another one

Week 8 Run 1 Completed 🌲💙🧸🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🥰🦄 🌈🐻 🐻 🐻🐾🐾🐾💙💙🎓🧑🏻‍🏭🌱🏃🏻‍♀️

Magic Plan v2: W3 R2

A bit of advice please

Slowly but surely...

Some Philosophical Musings

Another 20 minutes run

So who will make the post run cuppa now ? 🤔

AN UNEXPECTED FIRST 10KM

I've been for a run!!!

Slow and steady

I seriously cannot believe it! 10K!

Tuesday early start

Almost at 10k but going backwards.

Frequency CR3

Heel pain

Beautiful morning for a gentle 3k

Run 1 on road to recovery

Another 30 minutes done...

First 60 minute run

Day 3 Run 3

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