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Parkrun started in Preston

Just noticed theres now a Parkrun in Preston. Looks interesting. Might use it as my first Parkrun run. http://www.parkrun.org.uk/preston/

Just noticed theres now a Parkrun in Preston. Looks interesting. Might use it as...

tygfuz

Graduate•12 years ago

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Running with a drink - a question for all you who are used to it.

I did my first run with a drink in hand today as my distance drifts up past 10K I am starting to feel in need and want to have the habit right for the halfer...

I did my first run with a drink in hand today as my distance drifts up past 10K ...

Greg_M

Graduate•12 years ago

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Well, I've graduated!

I started the programme early in January, got injured 2 weeks in, had 3 weeks off getting over it, and started again mid-February! It's now 13 weeks later, so...

I started the programme early in January, got injured 2 weeks in, had 3 weeks of...

Jenbie

Graduate•12 years ago

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I feel iam part of something fantastic!

Hello everyone. Iam writing for the first time although I have been stalking this site since I started! Iam now ready for W4R2. Iam probs one of the larger...

Hello everyone. Iam writing for the first time although I have been stalking th...

hollyO

Graduate•12 years ago

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Luckily it's not the pace that counts...

...yet... W8R2 today. As I mentioned on Thursday in the questions section I did W8R1 on Wednesday morning, and then was away for the weekend. I had meant to...

...yet... W8R2 today. As I mentioned on Thursday in the questions section I did...

SaCl

Graduate•12 years ago

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Day 1, Week 1

So I completed my first run of the programme yesterday and I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it! Yes it was hard. Yes, I was puffing like a train all the...

So I completed my first run of the programme yesterday and I absolutely enjoyed ...

bluebird75

•12 years ago

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Just for laughs :)

This is so true!

TJFlute

•12 years ago

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Newbie

Hi All Im just downloading the stuff from iTunes, I think i'm going to start this tomorrow as I do need to get some of this weight shifted before I turn in...

Hi All Im just downloading the stuff from iTunes, I think i'm going to start ...

cupcakequeen

•12 years ago

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4 miles - but I walked a bit again

I broke the rules today and went out running for a second day in a row. I had texted a friend to see if she wanted to go for a run tomorrow morning but...

I broke the rules today and went out running for a second day in a row. I...

lucylocket10

Graduate•12 years ago

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Graduate run, race for life 5k - I only blooming did it!

Today was my graduation run and also the day I RAN 5K for race for life which was why I started running in the first place. I managed to run all the way and...

Today was my graduation run and also the day I RAN 5K for race for life which wa...

Trixitrin

Graduate•12 years ago

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race for life

Hey folks can any one explain why this is only for ladies. Seems a bit unfair as men have had relavtives that have had cancer and beaten it. Just seems...

Hey folks can any one explain why this is only for ladies. Seems a bit unfair a...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Shin splints ??

I have been lurking around here for a while, but this is my 1st post... After graduating last week, I completed my 1st 5k yesterday. When I started running, I...

I have been lurking around here for a while, but this is my 1st post... After gr...

Heidi5

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Happy :) Race for life done!

Well today I did the race for life, We got there really early and the sun was shining, As the people started turning up we were reading the back signs and I...

Well today I did the race for life, We got there really early and the sun was sh...

PatButcher

Graduate•12 years ago

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2 to go !!

It's taken me a bit longer than 9 weeks, but I didn't think I would get this far:) went swimming yesterday on rest day, knee really aching today so have extra...

It's taken me a bit longer than 9 weeks, but I didn't think I would get this far...

roe326

Graduate•12 years ago

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5to 10k, any news about this?

Has this been sorted? Laura did say it would be May?

louby43

Graduate•12 years ago

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I am a GRADUATE!!!!

Ran 5k in 33 minutes this afternoon! So pleased, it was a good run too seeing as though I had to talk myself into doing it. My partner has been running with...

Ran 5k in 33 minutes this afternoon! So pleased, it was a good run too seeing as...

louby43

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Oh my God! I done it. I was elated after the first 5 minute run, soooo proud of myself. I paced myself for it and ran at 7-8mph and could maintain it for the...

Oh my God! I done it. I was elated after the first 5 minute run, soooo proud of ...

AngeApples

Graduate•12 years ago

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wheres my running bug?

Im at the end of week 6 with just the 25 min jog to do its still an effort to leave the house im pleased when iv finished but still waiting for the running bug...

Im at the end of week 6 with just the 25 min jog to do its still an effort to le...

baker67

•12 years ago

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week 2 r 3

well that is out the way but week 3 and running for 3 mins at a time whoa this is a big step. Well i can only try if it doesnt work will do week 2 again so i...

well that is out the way but week 3 and running for 3 mins at a time whoa this ...

toonfan71

•12 years ago

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Very Afraid

Yesterday I booked my first proper holiday for about 4 years. I have been self-employed for about 7 years and am just getting my head around paid holidays now...

Yesterday I booked my first proper holiday for about 4 years. I have been self-e...

Mirella

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 2 started!

Just completed W2R1 and really enjoyed it! Ran a bit longer each time than Laura told me too, started running as she started speaking and kept going a bit...

Just completed W2R1 and really enjoyed it! Ran a bit longer each time than Laura...

mrs_magoo

•12 years ago

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Anyone been brave enough to try Parkrun?

I have four runs left and I'm wondering if I dare enter a Parkrun event after I finish. Has anyone attempted it?

I have four runs left and I'm wondering if I dare enter a Parkrun event after I ...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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Advice Please

Afternoon all, Just completed W7R1 and did 35 mins for 5k after doing 5.2k in 36 mins as W6R3. I feel i am rwady to run further I'm running a Charity 10k...

Afternoon all, Just completed W7R1 and did 35 mins for 5k after doing 5.2k in 3...

Rockshammer

Graduate•12 years ago

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Embarassing behaviours when running

#1 realising while pounding along with the Can-Can playing in the headphones that you're actually conducting it, to the great amusement of passing motorists....

#1 realising while pounding along with the Can-Can playing in the headphones th...

OldNed

Graduate•12 years ago

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Take that, week 8 - the buzz is back!

As those poor souls who read my blog entry two days ago may have realised, I was not happy with my third run of week 8. In fact, week 8 and I never really got...

As those poor souls who read my blog entry two days ago may have realised, I was...

Stealthrunner

•12 years ago

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I've graduated!!!!!

Heeheeheeehee!!! I did it!!!!!! Just ran my last c25k run at my fastest pace yet. So pleased. Thanks to everyone for their support so far :-)

Heeheeheeehee!!! I did it!!!!!! Just ran my last c25k run at my fastest pace y...

stuckersbigfan

Graduate•12 years ago

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Week 8 Run 2 and I reached my goal

Unbelievably, I achieved my target of running a full 5k a week early. It's a beautiful day here but it was pretty cool and not too windy so at 8am I set out on...

Unbelievably, I achieved my target of running a full 5k a week early. It's a bea...

DuncanS

Graduate•12 years ago

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Can't believe I just ran 5.3 miles!

I was meant to do 5 miles today (following a Runner's World training plan) and had been really worried about it. The longest run I have done so far since...

I was meant to do 5 miles today (following a Runner's World training plan) and h...

Deryn61

Graduate•12 years ago

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First run!!

I have just completed week 1 run 1! Never run before so quite proud of my efforts.

I have just completed week 1 run 1! Never run before so quite proud of my effort...

sassygirl

•12 years ago

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Sunday sunny day-Bugatti Veyron

This was W5R2. 6am on Sunday and a lovely clear morning for my weekly venture outside. I was a bit worried about running for 8 minutes at a time, but I had...

This was W5R2. 6am on Sunday and a lovely clear morning for my weekly venture ou...

cupcakesandstilettos

Graduate•12 years ago

1 Reply

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Couch to 5K

All posts for May 2012

Parkrun started in Preston

Running with a drink - a question for all you who are used to it.

Well, I've graduated!

I feel iam part of something fantastic!

Luckily it's not the pace that counts...

Day 1, Week 1

Just for laughs :)

Newbie

4 miles - but I walked a bit again

Graduate run, race for life 5k - I only blooming did it!

race for life

Shin splints ??

Happy :) Race for life done!

2 to go !!

5to 10k, any news about this?

I am a GRADUATE!!!!

Week 4 Run 1

wheres my running bug?

week 2 r 3

Very Afraid

Week 2 started!

Anyone been brave enough to try Parkrun?

Advice Please

Embarassing behaviours when running

Take that, week 8 - the buzz is back!

I've graduated!!!!!

Week 8 Run 2 and I reached my goal

Can't believe I just ran 5.3 miles!

First run!!

Sunday sunny day-Bugatti Veyron

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