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Prodded into action by Bill Bryson

This morning my Motivation Fairy was having a lie in. And the Excuse Fairy had prepared a list of reasons not to go running:1) I’m at the wheezy, snotty end of...

This morning my Motivation Fairy was having a lie in. And the Excuse Fairy had p...

HeavyFoot

Graduate10•2 years ago

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Long run first again- wk 4

I blame it on the Cyclone Fili that is hurtling towards us & expected to hit us late tonight/early morning tomorrow. As per the weather watch, the wild weather...

I blame it on the Cyclone Fili that is hurtling towards us & expected to hit us ...

Me_time

Graduate10•2 years ago

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A bit of a disaster😟😟😟

Well I promised myself yesterday that today was the day. Having had grandchildren over the weekend I gave myself a day off (again). 2 year old grandson has...

Well I promised myself yesterday that today was the day. Having had grandchildre...

Scruff55

60minGraduate•2 years ago

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Didn’t want to run run

So - I remember running once to an NRC headspace run, where lost motivation was discussed. If you’re looking for motivation, it’s never really lost, they said....

So - I remember running once to an NRC headspace run, where lost motivation was ...

Jools2020

Graduate10•2 years ago

34 Replies

From 5k run to 10k

Had just completed my first 5k run last week on Thursday ..Saturday I was feeling quite energetic and carried on running after my 5k timer went off ...when I...

Had just completed my first 5k run last week on Thursday ..Saturday I was feeli...

LedZeppelin

Graduate10•2 years ago

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Some serious hills

I drove the route of the 10K I’m doing in June over the weekend and got the fear. I know I can do the distance. There’s a HILL. A super massive one. Time to...

I drove the route of the 10K I’m doing in June over the weekend and got the fear...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•2 years ago

21 Replies

I did my first ever 10k yesterday! Woo! Hoo!

I completed c25k nearly 2 years ago, and never really wanted to run any further. However, my niece signed up for the Brighton Marathon, so I thought I would go...

I completed c25k nearly 2 years ago, and never really wanted to run any further....

Dansac29

Graduate10•2 years ago

38 Replies

A good start to the week

Woke up this morning to clear skies after 8 hours of good sleep. We finally got our cat back from our son who's been looking after him since January and for...

Woke up this morning to clear skies after 8 hours of good sleep. We finally got...

Yesletsgo

Graduate10•2 years ago

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Don’t want to run today

Don’t want to run today. OK, but I’ll just get my running gear on. Don’t want to run today. Ok, but I’ll just set up the app. Don’t want to run today. OK, but...

Don’t want to run today. OK, but I’ll just get my running gear on. Don’t want to...

Collie365

•2 years ago

12 Replies

The Morning calls...and I must go....

And follow where it leads me, The trails are long, The ways I know, And all of Nature feeds me. ********************* Ramble warning!!!! Hello everyone. It's...

And follow where it leads me, The trails are long, The ways I know, And all of N...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

30 Replies

NRC Intervals , (extended to 5K)

So I have had a few days off since my last run thanks to work and life ! But today it was time to get those running shoes on again ! I have been doing NRC runs...

So I have had a few days off since my last run thanks to work and life ! But tod...

Instructor57

Graduate10•2 years ago

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Anyone up for James Dunne 30-Day Challenge to improve your running?

Thanks to Beatlesforever, we both have just now committed 😳 to the 30-day challenge to improve Strength & Mobility for runners, by a daily short-ish workout...

Thanks to Beatlesforever, we both have just now committed 😳 to the 30-day chall...

CBDB

Graduate10•2 years ago

11 Replies

Flipping daughters!

Yesterday the wise and wonderful daughter pointed out that I had a window of time between waking up in pain, taking the pills and feeling lethargic and...

Yesterday the wise and wonderful daughter pointed out that I had a window of ti...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•2 years ago

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A hilly 5k to complete wk3

JJMP wk 3 completed this morning. Was meant to be a long walk day with 5k run thrown in the middle. I was going to do it with my sister and she had a bit of...

JJMP wk 3 completed this morning. Was meant to be a long walk day with 5k run th...

Me_time

Graduate10•2 years ago

1 Reply

9k

Today was my first 9k since January... I was hoping it would feel a little easier as I get more used to running for longer again, but it still feels like a bit...

Today was my first 9k since January... I was hoping it would feel a little easie...

Mormor1

Graduate10•2 years ago

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I’m calling it a run!

Woke in a bright and breezy mood and pain so swallowed the magic pills. Noticed as my pain went down so did my mood, cancelled walk with friend then message...

Woke in a bright and breezy mood and pain so swallowed the magic pills. Noticed ...

SueAppleRun

Graduate10•2 years ago

29 Replies

Don’t you just love an unexpected run and Strava bling!

I’m currently doing a 5k Garmin coach training plan with the aim of improving my pace - I’m trying to get that elusive (for me) 30’ 5k. Today was supposed to...

I’m currently doing a 5k Garmin coach training plan with the aim of improving my...

Reggit

Graduate10•2 years ago

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8k in the sunshine

What’s up with this weather? Wind, hailstones, rain and now…glorious sunshine! I gambled on being too cold and went out in just a t shirt. The warm up walk...

What’s up with this weather? Wind, hailstones, rain and now…glorious sunshine! I...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•2 years ago

8 Replies

How did you 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•2 years ago

157 Replies

So happy to be back

After struggling with what I think is long covid I'm so happy to be back. I had to go right back to basics but gradually and slowly building up again. Great...

After struggling with what I think is long covid I'm so happy to be back. I had...

Betty-Boo

Graduate10•2 years ago

3 Replies

First ‘60 mins’ since December

After the last few days of strong winds and rain, it’s been 4 days since my last run. Perfect weather today, about 10 /11 degrees. I really prefer this weather...

After the last few days of strong winds and rain, it’s been 4 days since my last...

Tetleyteagirl

Graduate10•2 years ago

12 Replies

LOTR challenge - the first walk

Hiya, As some might know I bought the 5 Lord of the Rings challenges from Conqueror. But instead of running them, I gave myself the challenge of walking every...

Hiya, As some might know I bought the 5 Lord of the Rings challenges from Conque...

Hidden

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Out of hibernation

In the dark winter months I've been running at lunchtime and lately, quite slowly. The other day I ran in a racing shoe and I was surprised to see my last km...

In the dark winter months I've been running at lunchtime and lately, quite slowl...

ForbiddenPlanet

Graduate10•2 years ago

7 Replies

NRC guided runs

I've seen a lot of posts referring to nrc that aren't coach Bennett guided runs. I find him a bit annoying & not what I want on a run. Where are these...

I've seen a lot of posts referring to nrc that aren't coach Bennett guided runs...

Jonwil

Graduate10•2 years ago

3 Replies

The Run Together Programme

I'm looking for thoughts, opinions etc about this organisation. Any replies greatly appreciated. Seems they're part of England Athletics which seems to be a...

I'm looking for thoughts, opinions etc about this organisation. Any replies grea...

SkiMonday

Graduate10•2 years ago

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💥🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ The April Quest Week 2 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥

Photo By Adam Niescioruk on Unsplash Hi Everyone and Welcome to the 2nd week of the April Quest! If you want to catch up, here is a link to...

Photo By Adam Niescioruk on Unsplash Hi Everyone and Welcome to the 2nd week o...

Instructor57

Graduate10•2 years ago

52 Replies

Wind+++

After my last run turning into a bit of a nuisance-filled grind, I thought I’d try a reliably nice route around a local marina. It was a short 4km run today...

After my last run turning into a bit of a nuisance-filled grind, I thought I’d t...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•2 years ago

7 Replies

Hoping to avoid the IC

Yesterday's weather was a bit grim, the ground was wet and my shoes are new so I didn't want them getting muddy. Mr Yes was keen we should run so instead of...

Yesterday's weather was a bit grim, the ground was wet and my shoes are new so I...

Yesletsgo

Graduate10•2 years ago

12 Replies

It's me Flick, for those of you who know me

I tried to post yesterday, found i was restricted and subsequently closed my account. It transpires it was a glitch due to site updates, so I've had to rejoin....

I tried to post yesterday, found i was restricted and subsequently closed my acc...

FlickM

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Eastville ParkRun 9th April 2022

I’ve volunteered for this week’s event so I thought I’d post on here to see if anyone else is likely to be around. Photo unashamedly nicked from the ParkRun...

I’ve volunteered for this week’s event so I thought I’d post on here to see if a...

SkiMonday

Graduate10•2 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Bridge to 10K | HealthUnlocked

Bridge to 10K

All posts for April 2022

Prodded into action by Bill Bryson

Long run first again- wk 4

A bit of a disaster😟😟😟

Didn’t want to run run

From 5k run to 10k

Some serious hills

I did my first ever 10k yesterday! Woo! Hoo!

A good start to the week

Don’t want to run today

The Morning calls...and I must go....

NRC Intervals , (extended to 5K)

Anyone up for James Dunne 30-Day Challenge to improve your running?

Flipping daughters!

A hilly 5k to complete wk3

9k

I’m calling it a run!

Don’t you just love an unexpected run and Strava bling!

8k in the sunshine

How did you parkrun or (not)parkrun go?

So happy to be back

First ‘60 mins’ since December

LOTR challenge - the first walk

Out of hibernation

NRC guided runs

The Run Together Programme

💥🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ The April Quest Week 2 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️💥

Wind+++

Hoping to avoid the IC

It's me Flick, for those of you who know me

Eastville ParkRun 9th April 2022

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