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Just a run in the park

You might call it that, but for me today my objective was achieved. I started C25K with the aim of surprising my sons by turning out with them on the parkrun...

You might call it that, but for me today my objective was achieved. I started C2...

Austen304

•9 years ago

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Lovely post graduation running, plus proud of my son😀!

Have had a couple of good runs since graduating on Monday. Tried a different route today which took me along some lovely trails. However, the real reason I'm...

Have had a couple of good runs since graduating on Monday. Tried a different rou...

Sandraj39

Graduate•9 years ago

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No runs!

After my run on Monday evening that was very hard. Then feeling very drained Tuesday I decided to give my run on Weds a miss, just walking up the stairs was a...

After my run on Monday evening that was very hard. Then feeling very drained Tue...

Lotty41

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 9 - Spin 3 - Heavy Weather

Looks like going for long walks doesn't maintain one's spinning fitness very nicely. Turns out my brother just wanted a visit, not help (he'd have to be half...

Looks like going for long walks doesn't maintain one's spinning fitness very nic...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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Did it!

Just finished my first 5K with time of 41:03. Not bad for a woman in early 50's. And it was so much fun!

Just finished my first 5K with time of 41:03. Not bad for a woman in early 50'...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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So Close Now

Can't believe I have just 2 runs left to graduate. Really enjoyed my first 30 minute run despite the rain. Got to admit at the start didn't believe I'd get...

Can't believe I have just 2 runs left to graduate. Really enjoyed my first 30 m...

KerryT72

Graduate•9 years ago

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Unintentional 7.5k

Hubby dropped me at Parkrun this morning. New PB of 42.00 achieved. Just finished and walking to meet him at car park when he phones to say he can't find his...

Hubby dropped me at Parkrun this morning. New PB of 42.00 achieved. Just finishe...

ndgould

Graduate•9 years ago

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Pork Power....

I had 2 urges this morning... Bacon butties and a long run. Now whilst I would not normally recommend a couple of bacon baps and long run, I thought what the...

I had 2 urges this morning... Bacon butties and a long run. Now whilst I would n...

AndyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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managed it!

Just come back from week 9 run 3. Did it last year but didn't keep it up, so have done the whole programme again. I must keep it up this time. Maybe park run...

Just come back from week 9 run 3. Did it last year but didn't keep it up, so ha...

Bonniesingh

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 done.

Did run 3 of week 6 pretty easily today. I think I learned a lot from my stumble with run 2 which I had to redo. Started very slowly but gradually picked up...

Did run 3 of week 6 pretty easily today. I think I learned a lot from my stumb...

DeanP

•9 years ago

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Week 5 run 3 completed!

Feeling great this morning as I have just completed run 3 week 5..... Was very worried that I wouldn't be able to run without stopping for 20minutes...but I...

Feeling great this morning as I have just completed run 3 week 5..... Was very w...

Supermum3

•9 years ago

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My Running Week

Hello all, I am determined not to bore you all this week so here goes. Mondays run, an extended run went really well, 6.59km in 40.43 which was 1min 22...

Hello all, I am determined not to bore you all this week so here goes. Mondays...

Mat30

Graduate•9 years ago

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End of Week 1

So, started C25K this week with two runs, the first was hideous - Monday night in the rain, could hardly jog, knee gave way approx 1.5 miles in to the 2.2 mile...

So, started C25K this week with two runs, the first was hideous - Monday night i...

MMB1969

•9 years ago

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Race Fit

Well after my trip to the physio and discovery that my knee issue is in fact a tight quad, I have been rollering like mad and am pleased to report that my...

Well after my trip to the physio and discovery that my knee issue is in fact a t...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Not so knackered and really bloody chuffed.

I have just done week 5 session 2, the 2 8 minutes. I seriously never thought that I would get this far and am floating on air. I am a bit worried about the...

I have just done week 5 session 2, the 2 8 minutes. I seriously never thought th...

knackeredbutchuffed

Graduate•9 years ago

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I don't think I can!!!

https://vimeo.com/116037805

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Out of action 😪😪

Hi everyone, So 3 weeks ago I was rushing to get ready for work, and stepped from the last step of my stair case and SNAP! My leg went one way and ankle the...

Hi everyone, So 3 weeks ago I was rushing to get ready for work, and stepped fr...

Dolphin12

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 5

Well here last am, the world's worst runner managing to run for five minutes in a row. My stamina has greatly improved and has had a positive effect on my...

Well here last am, the world's worst runner managing to run for five minutes in ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

6 Replies

App?

Is there an iphone app for this ? I cant find it if there is!

rich_wolves

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 6 Completed

Whoops sorry guys for my post last week using the f(ail) word, but hey week 6 is now behind me. Took the advice from all who replied and it worked. I did...

Whoops sorry guys for my post last week using the f(ail) word, but hey week 6 is...

bearunning

•9 years ago

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ankle feels sprained

want to build on my progress as I graduated this week. Do I have to wait until its properly healed or will days rest be enough?

want to build on my progress as I graduated this week. Do I have to wait until i...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Back in my stride

Well, im not breaking any records but feeling good . 32:45 and i covered 5k. I think i need another 2 months to get below the 30 min barrier and at that point...

Well, im not breaking any records but feeling good . 32:45 and i covered 5k. I t...

rich_wolves

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Sore knee

What are people's opinions on running with a slightly sore knee? It's hurting on the inner knee, just under the kneecap. I can run on it fairly easily but not...

What are people's opinions on running with a slightly sore knee? It's hurting on...

Pinguette

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why do people run ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p034p7h4?intc_type=singletheme&intc_location=allvirtualsites&intc_campaign=radio4infour&intc_linkname=running_audioclip_contentc

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p034p7h4?intc_type=singletheme&intc_location=all...

Hidden

•9 years ago

7 Replies

my "longest" run ever

well back from holiday. did a few runs and several days in the gym. Thought you'd like to see the my longest run ever....

well back from holiday. did a few runs and several days in the gym. Thought you'...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wow much better run today - w7r1

Having struggled so much on my last run with my head space, I had a really good run today - same distance just more in control of my thoughts. So pleased as I...

Having struggled so much on my last run with my head space, I had a really good ...

Hafaaf61

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Running 24hrs after blood donation

Probably not advisable! I have just completed W4R3 just 24hrs after giving blood. I have never had any ill-effects after giving blood so I thought I'd give it...

Probably not advisable! I have just completed W4R3 just 24hrs after giving blood...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•9 years ago

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W6r3 done and timing question

A full 25 minutes, and it felt good. The last couple of runs have been a bit of a struggle, but this felt good again. Laura - you're amazing getting me here......

A full 25 minutes, and it felt good. The last couple of runs have been a bit of ...

Jiggity

•9 years ago

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My first run with a running watch as opposed to Runkeeper....photo & stats.

I treated myself to a TomTom Runner Cardio as a present for graduating after a failed attempt with an old Garmin. It turned up a day early which meant I could...

I treated myself to a TomTom Runner Cardio as a present for graduating after a f...

richardvc

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

Still on the injury couch 😓

Just wanted to say hi to the group I'm totally fed up and feeling unfit and things are not getting any better but hey ho Glad to hear everyone is keeping at...

Just wanted to say hi to the group I'm totally fed up and feeling unfit and thin...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

Just a run in the park

Lovely post graduation running, plus proud of my son😀!

No runs!

Week 9 - Spin 3 - Heavy Weather

Did it!

So Close Now

Unintentional 7.5k

Pork Power....

managed it!

Week 6 done.

Week 5 run 3 completed!

My Running Week

End of Week 1

Race Fit

Not so knackered and really bloody chuffed.

I don't think I can!!!

Out of action 😪😪

Week 5

App?

Week 6 Completed

ankle feels sprained

Back in my stride

Sore knee

Why do people run ?

my "longest" run ever

Wow much better run today - w7r1

Running 24hrs after blood donation

W6r3 done and timing question

My first run with a running watch as opposed to Runkeeper....photo & stats.

Still on the injury couch 😓

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