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Parkrun in 22:14 - 2nd fastest 5km!

Hi all! I am finally getting back into PB territory after today's 22:14 Parkrun. I managed an interval session and a 10km run during the week and it helped me...

Hi all! I am finally getting back into PB territory after today's 22:14 Parkrun...

Aftabs

Graduate•10 years ago

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5km goal achieved

I have actually done it , reached one of my goals of running continually for 5km. This feels as good as I did a couple of weeks ago when I ran wk9r3. The...

I have actually done it , reached one of my goals of running continually for 5km...

jadaromi

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week8 All done :-)

Well here we are Week 8 all done :-) 3 Runs to go to graduation . OMG where did those 8 weeks go and what an experience and yes what a journey :) so far :D...

Well here we are Week 8 all done :-) 3 Runs to go to graduation . OMG where did ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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A walk on the wild side...

Well, that may be overstating it a bit but after almost 2 and half weeks on the injury couch I was going stir crazy. So, with minimal swelling and minimal...

Well, that may be overstating it a bit but after almost 2 and half weeks on the ...

hilbean

Graduate•10 years ago

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Who knows Rowing Machines??

I am just about to go on a cruiseship for 2 weeks - and they have a HUGE gym . I have never really used ship gyms much - but this time I am intending to use...

I am just about to go on a cruiseship for 2 weeks - and they have a HUGE gym . I...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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We must all remember:

Good luck to all running today, especially if you are at ParkRun etc and looking for a better time

Good luck to all running today, especially if you are at ParkRun etc and looking...

c4ts

Graduate•10 years ago

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W1R1...again

well I made it to running 20 mins last year, then had back injury so stopped. Since then have moved house, undertaken major renovations, then had ankle injury...

well I made it to running 20 mins last year, then had back injury so stopped. Si...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Forgive me fellow runners for I have sinned

I did not run for 2 weeks as not really feeling it and upon my first run back for the said fortnight, I suffered for the first time with shin splints! I have...

I did not run for 2 weeks as not really feeling it and upon my first run back fo...

stevecm3

Graduate•10 years ago

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Turn back time end of quest - new on starting on Monday

Here we are at another end of Quest. Another six weeks of training has been completed. Please feel free to post your longest distance if you would like to...

Here we are at another end of Quest. Another six weeks of training has been com...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•10 years ago

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1st session done!

I've just finished my first session and I'm proud to say I managed to do all of it without stopping! I have to admit it was a struggle and I was actually...

I've just finished my first session and I'm proud to say I managed to do all of ...

Melissa_j

•10 years ago

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We are not alone...

...no, not talking Sci-Fi...talking about the fabulous peeps in this here fabulous community! I was feeling a little glum and cheesed off with myself...

...no, not talking Sci-Fi...talking about the fabulous peeps in this here fabulo...

Tikiczocky

Graduate•10 years ago

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week 3 going ok

well done the second of the three week 3 runs and its going ok, bit tougher tonight and darker, meep!! fingers crossed i get to see the difference tommorow...

well done the second of the three week 3 runs and its going ok, bit tougher toni...

gbennington

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

I'm officially a runner ☺️

Laura says so, so it must be true

Jo55

Graduate•10 years ago

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Problem with my Garmin! Help please.

My Garmin (220) has suddenly stopped showing cadence, both on the watch and on Garmin Connect. When I press the bottom left scroll button to show the cadence...

My Garmin (220) has suddenly stopped showing cadence, both on the watch and on G...

Irishprincess

Graduate•10 years ago

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Should I worry about my toenails...?:/

Weird run first thing this morning. Always intrigues me how many other people are up & around in the pitch black. Like the shuffling zombie-like woman in a...

Weird run first thing this morning. Always intrigues me how many other people ar...

MarlyParly

Graduate•10 years ago

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LAST MID MORNING RUN BEFORE NEW JOB!!

It's been a slow old year for me work wise this year. 2014 will not be remembered for an outstanding year for earnings - but it WILL stand out as the year that...

It's been a slow old year for me work wise this year. 2014 will not be remembere...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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My worst run... and the importance of body awareness

Yesterday was definitely my worst run - or should I say attempt to run... could it be the very unpleasant damp warmish weather with a chilly wind? Hormones?...

Yesterday was definitely my worst run - or should I say attempt to run... could ...

Pigivi

•10 years ago

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Last run of the Month

Just back in from this mornings outing, and that’s it for October now as I’m taking my lad away tonight for a short break during half term next week &...

Just back in from this mornings outing, and that’s it for October now as I’m tak...

Run_Rob

•10 years ago

3 Replies

Tips please

Hi everybody. I have now downloaded the C25K app and am planning my 1st run tonight. Any tips for a newbie who hasn't done any running since I was at school...

Hi everybody. I have now downloaded the C25K app and am planning my 1st run toni...

Melissa_j

•10 years ago

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Aussie is still running!

Morning all... just checking in with all you lovely folks... I miss you! Still running, still lovin' it... had 20 minutes to spare this morning at 5:30am so...

Morning all... just checking in with all you lovely folks... I miss you! Still...

Hidden

•10 years ago

17 Replies

Week 7 R2 then disaster!

Hi guys Been lurking and enjoying everyone's posts. Despite not interacting much (at all) it's been good to feel part of a community when wheezing and...

Hi guys Been lurking and enjoying everyone's posts. Despite not interacting mu...

breathlessinbucks

•10 years ago

6 Replies

C25K during Pregnancy

Hi guys, I started C25K last year and reached to week 7 but unfortunately for some reasons I couldn't finish it. Now, I'm pregnant and want to keep myself in...

Hi guys, I started C25K last year and reached to week 7 but unfortunately for so...

noha1

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Slow walk run with man flu

Thanks to Nurses JuicyJu, Mossy and Misswobble I was spurred on to go for a walk/run today. Very slow first mile but in my defence I was running through dark...

Thanks to Nurses JuicyJu, Mossy and Misswobble I was spurred on to go for a walk...

GettingFitter

Graduate•10 years ago

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Almost last run tomorrow for 2 weeks

I am "Batching" at the moment - and to make matters worse, with no car!! So my thoughts of going to Parkrun for my "almost last run" for 2 weeks has fallen...

I am "Batching" at the moment - and to make matters worse, with no car!! So my t...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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W9D2 - was brought to you with Linkin Park and stepping up the speed!!!

Well I struggled a few weeks ago doing 1 min, 3 mins and 5 mins and now I am regularly doing 30 mins now.... and I have been stepping up the speed. I know it...

Well I struggled a few weeks ago doing 1 min, 3 mins and 5 mins and now I am reg...

Judef

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 1

Started couch to 5k this week and on my second run just out if interest how far did people manage to run?

Started couch to 5k this week and on my second run just out if interest how far ...

Donnaclarke65

•10 years ago

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Best gadget to measure distance ?

I am looking into getting something to measure the distance i am running,preferably something to link with my pc. There seems to be so many gadgets out there...

I am looking into getting something to measure the distance i am running,prefera...

jennidee

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Excited and worried at the same time

Plan to do my first run next week! I would have started a month ago, but a spot of energetic DIY and subsequent back injury put me back on the couch. In...

Plan to do my first run next week! I would have started a month ago, but a spot...

johnjc8

Graduate•10 years ago

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W8R2

Seems strange to say just a normal run ... but that is what is was ,no fuss no drama , week1 a distant memory but not forgotten :) The 30 min runs really do...

Seems strange to say just a normal run ... but that is what is was ,no fuss no d...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hi all - done 2 runs and loving it!

I've made a start on C25K and enjoying it so much so far! Love the music and Laura's encouragement, and somehow having the program makes it OK for me to run...

I've made a start on C25K and enjoying it so much so far! Love the music and Lau...

OhDark30

•10 years ago

6 Replies

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Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2014

Parkrun in 22:14 - 2nd fastest 5km!

5km goal achieved

Week8 All done :-)

A walk on the wild side...

Who knows Rowing Machines??

We must all remember:

W1R1...again

Forgive me fellow runners for I have sinned

Turn back time end of quest - new on starting on Monday

1st session done!

We are not alone...

week 3 going ok

I'm officially a runner ☺️

Problem with my Garmin! Help please.

Should I worry about my toenails...?:/

LAST MID MORNING RUN BEFORE NEW JOB!!

My worst run... and the importance of body awareness

Last run of the Month

Tips please

Aussie is still running!

Week 7 R2 then disaster!

C25K during Pregnancy

Slow walk run with man flu

Almost last run tomorrow for 2 weeks

W9D2 - was brought to you with Linkin Park and stepping up the speed!!!

Week 1

Best gadget to measure distance ?

Excited and worried at the same time

W8R2

Hi all - done 2 runs and loving it!

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