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McMillans Running tips

I think that this website is one of the best around for C25K graduates to consider/use https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/tips --in conjunction with his training...

I think that this website is one of the best around for C25K graduates to consid...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Gait analysis in Exeter?

I've managed to get as far as the end of week 4 (amazed myself - I'm 56 year and never been running before!) using my Hi Tec Silver Shadows, but I reckon it's...

I've managed to get as far as the end of week 4 (amazed myself - I'm 56 year and...

philipc

Graduate•10 years ago

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A week of firsts...

Well I signed up for a 10k race. It's for race for life so nothing too serious. It seemed daft to sign up for a 5k when I do that most weeks. Anyway I thought...

Well I signed up for a 10k race. It's for race for life so nothing too serious. ...

loubee33

Graduate•10 years ago

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Let me introduce you to my new running friend, Jacqui

I've been running this year with my new friend, Jacqui.... I'm just back from another run with thunderous grey skies and little glimpses of red, setting sun....

I've been running this year with my new friend, Jacqui.... I'm just back from a...

MarkyD

Graduate•10 years ago

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I REALLY WANNA GARMIN.

Have decided that a garmin would be incredibly useful for me. But there are so many bloody models out there, which one to choose? I might try and drop GIGANTIC...

Have decided that a garmin would be incredibly useful for me. But there are so m...

danzargo

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 gremlins

Hi - I'm just about to start week 5 and the gremlins are saying I can't do it. I don't see myself as someone who can run continuously for 20 minutes. I am...

Hi - I'm just about to start week 5 and the gremlins are saying I can't do it. I...

Topo

Graduate•10 years ago

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No Parkrun Today :(

Ok - so my local parkrun got cancelled this morning. There was too much ice on the bridge (which it crosses 3 times - and it's not a multi-lap run, each...

Ok - so my local parkrun got cancelled this morning. There was too much ice on t...

AdamB

Graduate•10 years ago

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5 rest days !?!?!?

Due to unforseen circumstances (a car crash!!) I have had to take FIVE rest days between finishing week 3 and starting week4! Would it be advisable to continue...

Due to unforseen circumstances (a car crash!!) I have had to take FIVE rest days...

operation2015

Graduate•10 years ago

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Only gone and done it :D

WOW WOW WOW Result from Parkrun this morning - OMFG !!!! - Peterborough parkrun results for event #83. Your time was 00:29:39 !!!!!!!! Looks like i have...

WOW WOW WOW Result from Parkrun this morning - OMFG !!!! - Peterborough parkrun ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Finally

I've finally convinced a friend to do the 5k with me :) things are starting to look up :) feeling even more positive

I've finally convinced a friend to do the 5k with me :) things are starting to l...

Aj1997

•10 years ago

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The View from the injury couch...

One month down, one to go!! My pesky torn ankle ligaments are still really sore! Still swollen and bruised :( and it's really hard not to overdo it ......

One month down, one to go!! My pesky torn ankle ligaments are still really sore...

Folliegirl

Graduate•10 years ago

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Shoe advice please

My wonderful new Magic shoes are pressing on the joint of my big toe and have made a lump like a bunion... I am really loathe to take them back but it's...

My wonderful new Magic shoes are pressing on the joint of my big toe and have ma...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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1 Year on :-)

Time for an annual appraisal as it is now 1 year since i stopped smoking :-) IT took some doing but i finally stopped on the 1st of february last year. I...

Time for an annual appraisal as it is now 1 year since i stopped smoking :-) I...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Garmin sale...

......on Amazon, thought I would let people know.I took the plunge and bought the 610.I have used the Forerunner 10 for quite a while...

......on Amazon, thought I would let people know.I took the plunge and bought th...

pot58

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 5 Done!

Thought about today's run all week - and dreaded it! Woke up with a stinking cold, opened the curtains to see snow, and thought it would be even more...

Thought about today's run all week - and dreaded it! Woke up with a stinking col...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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THOUGHTS OF A WK 5, R3er

Gosh, I didn't sleep well (worrying about this morning's run). Oh, my back's bad, can hardly bend. My knees sore. Minus 1, the roads will be so slippy. Oh...

Gosh, I didn't sleep well (worrying about this morning's run). Oh, my back's ba...

Buffy007

Graduate•10 years ago

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Had to stop, how do I restart

I got to week 4 then got shin splints and everything I read said to stop running for 2 weeks. I'm now nervous about going back out. Do I go back to week 1?...

I got to week 4 then got shin splints and everything I read said to stop running...

EustacuaVye

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Time or distance?

My goodness I ran slowly today. In my defence I was ill at the beginning of the week, and it was icy this morning. My question- should I be happy with running...

My goodness I ran slowly today. In my defence I was ill at the beginning of the ...

Mummy-Jill

Graduate•10 years ago

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31:59!!!!

In spite of the summer heat here, today was the first time I have gotten under 32 minutes for the 5K parkrun. I have been 3 to 4 minutes off that time for the...

In spite of the summer heat here, today was the first time I have gotten under 3...

Bazza1234

Graduate•10 years ago

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Jogging or running.

What is everybody favourite tunes when out doing your runs. I found out today that I normally enjoyed Lionel Richie. Easy like Sunday morning. Listening to...

What is everybody favourite tunes when out doing your runs. I found out today th...

Edithharrison

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Ref honey.

Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to educate me on the subject that I raised in my earlier post There have been some interesting points raised that...

Thanks to everyone that has taken the time to educate me on the subject that I r...

Edithharrison

•10 years ago

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It's Friday night, and I can feel a ParkRun coming on..

Anyone else going to indulge?

JohnBlake

Graduate•10 years ago

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Good luck my friends

I can not let tomorrow happen without sending very best good luck wishes to y'all who are partaking in the London 10k run tomorrow. Hope you all: Do well Stay...

I can not let tomorrow happen without sending very best good luck wishes to y'al...

pinkangel16

Graduate•10 years ago

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Week 2 run 3

Hay just finished run 3 of week 2 ?. Not saying it wasn't hard but I am happy I finished. Roll in the lighter nights so that I can run along the coastal...

Hay just finished run 3 of week 2 ?. Not saying it wasn't hard but I am happy ...

PrincessStef

Graduate•10 years ago

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parkrun

I thought that the new C25kers might like to read the most recent parkrun newsletter. This pops into my email box every week but this week they actually...

I thought that the new C25kers might like to read the most recent parkrun newsle...

moonmar

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

Groundhog Day

Having just finished W6, demoralised and out of puff, I decided I needed to remind myself how much progress I'd made from the King Edward of potatoes to my...

Having just finished W6, demoralised and out of puff, I decided I needed to remi...

mini_neon

Graduate•10 years ago

1 Reply

First race entered !! excited !!

I have entered the Hull Race for Life on 12th July. It will be my first race since graduating earlier in January. Plenty of time to improve on my 5k time. I...

I have entered the Hull Race for Life on 12th July. It will be my first race sin...

Girlyswot

Graduate•10 years ago

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Is anyone experiencing problems posting?

My posts are just disappearing when I try to submit them.

Beek

Graduate•10 years ago

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Beer with caffeine?

I had a sip of a friends beer the other evening, a dark Porter that tasted of coffee and chocolate. I don't normally drink beer, more of a wine drinker, but I...

I had a sip of a friends beer the other evening, a dark Porter that tasted of co...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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New schooooos

I've been trying to post a pic since Tuesday! Hopefully I've got it right this time! After gait analysis which we all seem to be doing at the mo, I spent a...

I've been trying to post a pic since Tuesday! Hopefully I've got it right this t...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

McMillans Running tips

Gait analysis in Exeter?

A week of firsts...

Let me introduce you to my new running friend, Jacqui

I REALLY WANNA GARMIN.

Week 5 gremlins

No Parkrun Today :(

5 rest days !?!?!?

Only gone and done it :D

Finally

The View from the injury couch...

Shoe advice please

1 Year on :-)

Garmin sale...

Week 5 Done!

THOUGHTS OF A WK 5, R3er

Had to stop, how do I restart

Time or distance?

31:59!!!!

Jogging or running.

Ref honey.

It's Friday night, and I can feel a ParkRun coming on..

Good luck my friends

Week 2 run 3

parkrun

Groundhog Day

First race entered !! excited !!

Is anyone experiencing problems posting?

Beer with caffeine?

New schooooos

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2015

McMillans Running tips

Gait analysis in Exeter?

A week of firsts...

Let me introduce you to my new running friend, Jacqui

I REALLY WANNA GARMIN.

Week 5 gremlins

No Parkrun Today :(

5 rest days !?!?!?

Only gone and done it :D

Finally

The View from the injury couch...

Shoe advice please

1 Year on :-)

Garmin sale...

Week 5 Done!

THOUGHTS OF A WK 5, R3er

Had to stop, how do I restart

Time or distance?

31:59!!!!

Jogging or running.

Ref honey.

It's Friday night, and I can feel a ParkRun coming on..

Good luck my friends

Week 2 run 3

parkrun

Groundhog Day

First race entered !! *excited* !!

Is anyone experiencing problems posting?

Beer with caffeine?

New schooooos

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

Topics

Archive

First race entered !! excited !!