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8 km run

Morning. Out early for my 8 km run. 10 degrees but pretty windy and chilly on long straight, glad I had the wind proof jacket on. First 3 km was Jeffing 4 min...

Morning. Out early for my 8 km run. 10 degrees but pretty windy and chilly on lo...

Doris8

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Parkrun with Coach Greg on Garmin

I wonder who else is using a Garmin watch with a run program to try to fine-tune their training for a 'race' ? Although I was pleased with a 22minute 5k I...

I wonder who else is using a Garmin watch with a run program to try to fine-tune...

WannabeAthlete

•3 years ago

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Jeffing with two run buddies 😊🐾🏃‍♀️ and the mystery “Drumming Tree” 🌲

Hooray! A lovely running treat for me today! Dabby-dot is home from Uni for the weekend, so this morning we had our first run together since early September....

Hooray! A lovely running treat for me today! Dabby-dot is home from Uni for the ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

22 Replies

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Wk2 R3 done

Grandson came again with me this week he says he needs to build his stamina up ready for his navy medical, he has to do 2.5k in 12 mins 16 seconds. I just...

Grandson came again with me this week he says he needs to build his stamina up r...

doggytail

Graduate10•3 years ago

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A steady morning 5k and a Chinese Gremlin 小鬼 !

One or 2 Gremlins around this morning ! Actually, Chinese Gremlins ! 小鬼 I woke up at 6am and went to make some tea, I decided to take it back to bed . I...

One or 2 Gremlins around this morning ! Actually, Chinese Gremlins ! 小鬼 I woke u...

Instructor57

Graduate10•3 years ago

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A Poutrun, not a Parkrun

Our friend Andrey told us that his running group meets at 8 am by the statue of Lenin whatever the weather. It poured all night but by 7am had cleared. I'd...

Our friend Andrey told us that his running group meets at 8 am by the statue of...

Yesletsgo

Ambassador•3 years ago

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I’m finding it all a bit odd…. 😂

Decided to try a HM plan on my Garmin, but it’s gone to run/walk which seems really strange, however I tried it on my 5k route yesterday (it only wants 3k!)...

Decided to try a HM plan on my Garmin, but it’s gone to run/walk which seems rea...

Reggit

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Nervous about first (post?) plantar fasciitis run

I had been told by the osteo yo take a break for 15 days…I was crushed. This is by far the longest break in my running since I started in late 2018. Today I...

I had been told by the osteo yo take a break for 15 days…I was crushed. This is ...

sofaspud

•3 years ago

14 Replies

How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?

Hello Everyone and happy weekend. Today is parkrun day, a free 5K event which takes place every Saturday morning all around the world. It is for everyone,...

Hello Everyone and happy weekend. Today is parkrun day, a free 5K event which ta...

damienair

Administrator•3 years ago

108 Replies

Wk 6 run 1

Well, I'm getting there slow but sure. It's getting harder!

Stellarstar

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Always be training?! Sending Coach Garmin on leave.

I've been empathising with other posters who've had issues with their Garmins recently. I should say I love Garmins - it was getting a Forerunner 235 that...

I've been empathising with other posters who've had issues with their Garmins re...

ForbiddenPlanet

Graduate10•3 years ago

24 Replies

Recovery From Injury

Tough, slow, steady after a fortnight of inactivity following a squash hamstring injury. Lungs held up, legs were okay but the hamstring was just a tad weak.

Tough, slow, steady after a fortnight of inactivity following a squash hamstring...

BigLebowski

•3 years ago

5 Replies

10k ! How did that happen

After completing C25K 6 months ago I continued running with many aims, getting PBs for 5k, for 1 mile, bettering my park run times etc. I didn’t really have...

After completing C25K 6 months ago I continued running with many aims, getting ...

Whirlaw

Graduate10•3 years ago

5 Replies

Oktoberquest Week 4

It sounds as though many of you had a really amazing time at The Great South Run last weekend. Lots of miles of tarmac, cheering crowds including our very own...

It sounds as though many of you had a really amazing time at The Great South Run...

Shake-and-run

Graduate10•3 years ago

37 Replies

Runaversary

Hi everyone, Haven’t posted for ages but still lurking and supporting you guys! I feel like I’ve lost a bit of motivation lately but ploughing on. Just...

Hi everyone, Haven’t posted for ages but still lurking and supporting you guys!...

VG11

Graduate10•3 years ago

12 Replies

Another Russian run

My husband arranged to meet his pal Andrey who runs the local Parkrun this morning. Andrey is a very keen runner, half marathons etc for breakfast. He...

My husband arranged to meet his pal Andrey who runs the local Parkrun this morni...

Yesletsgo

Ambassador•3 years ago

7 Replies

Heart rate high …

Anyone else have a high heart rate when running? Mine seems to average 180?! Can go up to 200 … should I be worried ? Resting rate is 66/70 ( all this is...

Anyone else have a high heart rate when running? Mine seems to average 180?! Can...

Nubird

Graduate10•3 years ago

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Back on the grind

So I moved house just over a week ago, and as expected, the week before and the week after were the busiest of my life - also had a full time job to deal......

So I moved house just over a week ago, and as expected, the week before and the ...

Thommo23

Graduate10•3 years ago

4 Replies

Juju s plan

Having just started this plan and on week 2, I was wondering if it's ok to run on alternate days or should I just run 3 times a week and 2 days rest?

Having just started this plan and on week 2, I was wondering if it's ok to run o...

doggytail

Graduate10•3 years ago

5 Replies

Stormy 41 mins (5K)

Hiya, Yesterday I really wanted to get a 5K in, but the weather was looking odd. They had predicted storm (which hit in it's heaviest during the early morning...

Hiya, Yesterday I really wanted to get a 5K in, but the weather was looking odd....

Hidden

•3 years ago

12 Replies

What am I running for?

Ran into two elderly gentlemen as I was almost finishing my run. “Training, are we?” asked the first one. “Trying to lose some weight?” the second one jumped...

Ran into two elderly gentlemen as I was almost finishing my run. “Training, are ...

Tzushka

Graduate10•3 years ago

21 Replies

Running with strollers

I hate to think of bairns getting whiplash injuries.

Irish-John

Graduate10•3 years ago

6 Replies

More Garmin Negativity

I will readily admit that I wasn't in the best of health this morning. The words Wagon; Wheels and Fell Off came to mind as I nursed a bit of a sore head which...

I will readily admit that I wasn't in the best of health this morning. The words...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Treadmill avoided….

What a strange day, I took the dog out for her walk this morning at about 9 am in the pouring rain and semi darkness. After an hour of walking in the rain, I...

What a strange day, I took the dog out for her walk this morning at about 9 am i...

Ant50

Graduate10•3 years ago

6 Replies

Wk2R2

I found this mornings run very hard work yet it was a 5k one.. I got changed when I got home from walking the dog🐕 the rain had stopped by then so thought I...

I found this mornings run very hard work yet it was a 5k one.. I got changed wh...

doggytail

Graduate10•3 years ago

1 Reply

Mr. Garmin, please can I be excused my trial for a while?

You know when you’re well and truly bitten by the running bug when it weighs heavy on your spirit to have to stop running for a while. On the Garmin plan, I...

You know when you’re well and truly bitten by the running bug when it weighs hea...

Ian5K

Graduate10•3 years ago

4 Replies

Crossing the Bridge Gang Week 13

Hello Everyone, We are going into week 13 now. How is everyone getting on? This week we will be on week 8 of moving across the Bridge. I have found that a nice...

Hello Everyone, We are going into week 13 now. How is everyone getting on? This ...

damienair

Administrator•3 years ago

17 Replies

Do negative splits count if you only run 2k?

As I’m running every day I’ve decided to alternate short runs with slightly longer runs, yesterday’s 30 minute run was followed by 2k today with Willow. So if...

As I’m running every day I’ve decided to alternate short runs with slightly long...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•3 years ago

27 Replies

Graduate 10 badge

I actually did my first 10k in March last year, but I forgot to apply for my badge. Since the I regularly run 10k in my training and completed the Great...

I actually did my first 10k in March last year, but I forgot to apply for my bad...

Ginter

Graduate10•3 years ago

4 Replies

No rush Russian run

Normally I run on a Monday but yesterday I was in Gdynia and the hotel's suggested running route was all on roads so I decided against it. Finally reached...

Normally I run on a Monday but yesterday I was in Gdynia and the hotel's suggest...

Yesletsgo

Ambassador•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for October 2021

8 km run

Parkrun with Coach Greg on Garmin

Jeffing with two run buddies 😊🐾🏃‍♀️ and the mystery “Drumming Tree” 🌲

Wk2 R3 done

A steady morning 5k and a Chinese Gremlin 小鬼 !

A Poutrun, not a Parkrun

I’m finding it all a bit odd…. 😂

Nervous about first (post?) plantar fasciitis run

How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?

Wk 6 run 1

Always be training?! Sending Coach Garmin on leave.

Recovery From Injury

10k ! How did that happen

Oktoberquest Week 4

Runaversary

Another Russian run

Heart rate high …

Back on the grind

Juju s plan

Stormy 41 mins (5K)

What am I running for?

Running with strollers

More Garmin Negativity

Treadmill avoided….

Wk2R2

Mr. Garmin, please can I be excused my trial for a while?

Crossing the Bridge Gang Week 13

Do negative splits count if you only run 2k?

Graduate 10 badge

No rush Russian run

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