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Virtual Parkrun - disclaimer

Although I said I would, I didn't do it. Instead I chose to go and see my daughter playing in the county youth band in Winchester at the Buttercross. It's her...

Although I said I would, I didn't do it. Instead I chose to go and see my daught...

Joy57

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25 virtual park run

I ran mine this morning at a muddy Nowton Park (Bury St Edmunds park run). First PR for me and thankfully I wasn't last - ok near the back but managed to...

I ran mine this morning at a muddy Nowton Park (Bury St Edmunds park run). Fir...

CarolStr

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25K virtual parkrun

It's been lovely reading everyone's run reports today 👌 Well done team!!! We had a near record attendance at the Woodley Parkrun today, 360 runners and loads...

It's been lovely reading everyone's run reports today 👌 Well done team!!! We ha...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•8 years ago

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Christmas Wishes

I was happy to have squeezed in a short run between last minute shopping and wrapping presents this afternoon. Although I don't feel so different to last year,...

I was happy to have squeezed in a short run between last minute shopping and wra...

melly4012

Graduate•8 years ago

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Today's run...

was bought to you buy scr*w it let's do it (*) and go beyond the **** it (**). I'd decided not to go out as I was feeling achey and warm and comfortable in...

was bought to you buy scr*w it let's do it (*) and go beyond the **** it (**). I...

pollyp1

Graduate•8 years ago

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The Seasons change.. the wishes remain the same...

The Season of Goodwill is here For our running family A New Year drawing near for us Wherever we may be At crack of dawn, or close of day Blistering heat or...

The Season of Goodwill is here For our running family A New Year drawing near fo...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

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Help!

W1 runs 1 & 2 went fine. Wed had to Abingdon r3 due to R calf muscle pain. Rested until today, tried again and same happened 😕. I am trying to learn to run as...

W1 runs 1 & 2 went fine. Wed had to Abingdon r3 due to R calf muscle pain. Reste...

AnitaB

•8 years ago

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Virtual parkrun

Here's me and Madge50 after finishing parkrun at Cambridge. It was packed out, nearly 560 runners, and quite muddy! Naughty Madge kept trying to drag me and my...

Here's me and Madge50 after finishing parkrun at Cambridge. It was packed out, n...

Curlygurly2

Graduate•8 years ago

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Abject parkrun failure and another run

Headed for St Andrews parkrun this morning and the weather there was much better than the forecast - lovely people and lots of them. The run is three times...

Headed for St Andrews parkrun this morning and the weather there was much better...

davidy233

•8 years ago

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Yaaay! 1st park run and 1st 5k done!

Well I argued with myself this morning over whether I should attempt a park run or not. I really wanted to but was a bit scared in case I couldn't do it! I...

Well I argued with myself this morning over whether I should attempt a park run ...

Lorna9339

•8 years ago

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W1R2 yay!!!

I can't believe I'm actually enjoying this... thank you for your support. I don't think I could do this without you guys. I feel so grateful!

I can't believe I'm actually enjoying this... thank you for your support. I don'...

Ani347

•8 years ago

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W9R3 completed!

Hi all I've come back to running after a number of years, and am so happy to say that I finished the programme today. It's been a great help to be part of such...

Hi all I've come back to running after a number of years, and am so happy to say...

Lincolnliz

Graduate•8 years ago

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Just a quickie!

Just a quick post today as I have a list of things to do as long as my arm. Had an lovely Parkrun this morning, tucked in amongst all the santas, Christmas...

Just a quick post today as I have a list of things to do as long as my arm. Had ...

Razouski

•8 years ago

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I've graduated! Slowly but surely...

So today was my final run - on my version of C25K it's Week 8, Run 3 but I took much longer than that! More like Week 14... Anyway, I decided I wanted to do...

So today was my final run - on my version of C25K it's Week 8, Run 3 but I took ...

Funnyrunner

Graduate•8 years ago

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Run on through the rain.... Parkrun done!

It was with some trepidation that I headed to Erddig (near Wrexham) this morning, for all sorts of reasons - first time doing a parkrun, first time even really...

It was with some trepidation that I headed to Erddig (near Wrexham) this morning...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•8 years ago

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Christmas Eve ParkRun

I've just completed my first parkrun with my brother, who's down in Cornwall for Christmas. It was a brilliant experience, one I will definitely be repeating...

I've just completed my first parkrun with my brother, who's down in Cornwall for...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Parkrun Rosliston, hilly, muddy and hard going, but great fun! 🎅🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🎅🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🎅🏼 #wecansowewill

Great fun, lots of runners dressed up! Chocolates on the finish line. Lots more runners today but I wasn't quite last to finish. My first 5k since the IC....

Great fun, lots of runners dressed up! Chocolates on the finish line. Lots more ...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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C25k Christmas Eve virtual parkrun and my 100th parkrun

I did my first parkrun for my graduation run in May 2014 and today I did my 100th parkrun. I had never in my life run before starting C25k at the age of 52 and...

I did my first parkrun for my graduation run in May 2014 and today I did my 100t...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Julie keeps moving in 2017 goals!

Setting myself a Keep Moving in 2017 challenge! In 2016, I wanted to cover 1500 Km (932 miles)! (walking, running, cycling, step aerobics) and I did it!...

Setting myself a Keep Moving in 2017 challenge! In 2016, I wanted to cover 1500...

JoolieB1

Graduate•8 years ago

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Week 4 completed - 🎉

Feeling very pleased with myself!!

Redbillie21

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running with Arthritis - yes or no?

My husband has just been diagnosed with arthritis in the hip. Is it safe to start the couch to 5k? It hurts him to walk but he can cycle without problems. I'd...

My husband has just been diagnosed with arthritis in the hip. Is it safe to star...

Redbillie21

Graduate•8 years ago

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Fancy Dress Parkrun

All ready for some fun.

ladyharvills

Graduate•8 years ago

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W9 R3 Part 2 - graduation run in the face of Storm Barbara (actually week 21 but who cares?)

I am so delighted to report that today I completed C25K After yesterday's attempt which I wrote about earlier I went out again in the wind and the rain but...

I am so delighted to report that today I completed C25K After yesterday's attemp...

Sofargoner

Graduate•8 years ago

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To all of you running tomorrow at Parkrun and for those not ready yet.

Good luck to those running and remember the most important thing to take from events. Is to HAVE FUN. It's not a race it's a personal achievement so whatever...

Good luck to those running and remember the most important thing to take from ev...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•8 years ago

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A well wrapped ball.

Seasons greetings to everybody. I completed my third stamina run for the week this morning. I made a cautious start to the run as I have pulled something...

Seasons greetings to everybody. I completed my third stamina run for the week th...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Week 5 number 3

20 min ! Whoa! It took me a while to get that in my mind before I set off. I was even a bit scared before the run . The first 10 min were more tiring and I was...

20 min ! Whoa! It took me a while to get that in my mind before I set off. I was...

Gitts

Graduate•8 years ago

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Christmas Greetings

Well the festive season is upon us again!!! Just completed the 30mins so now finished!!! Is it me or does anyone else feel guilty if they can't run over...

Well the festive season is upon us again!!! Just completed the 30mins so now fin...

Rockshammer

Graduate•8 years ago

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Christmas Parkrun: Happy Running, Forum Virtual Team!

Christmas is here at last, and so is our virtual team parkrun event! Yeahhhhhhh, it is so exciting! Just over 50 forum members have signed up for the virtual...

Christmas is here at last, and so is our virtual team parkrun event! Yeahhhhhhh...

Millsie-J

Graduate•8 years ago

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Running through the year..

I remember someone posting on here that one of the joys of running was being outside and experiencing the change in seasons and feeling more connected the...

I remember someone posting on here that one of the joys of running was being out...

Hillrunner2201

•8 years ago

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Flossie 22's Christmas Crossword No. 2

OK, so I hope that this one is a bit easier, in a way, in so far as it is about all things running rather than peeps running! If you would like the Excel file,...

OK, so I hope that this one is a bit easier, in a way, in so far as it is about ...

Flossie22

Graduate•8 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for December 2016

Virtual Parkrun - disclaimer

C25 virtual park run

C25K virtual parkrun

Christmas Wishes

Today's run...

The Seasons change.. the wishes remain the same...

Help!

Virtual parkrun

Abject parkrun failure and another run

Yaaay! 1st park run and 1st 5k done!

W1R2 yay!!!

W9R3 completed!

Just a quickie!

I've graduated! Slowly but surely...

Run on through the rain.... Parkrun done!

Christmas Eve ParkRun

Parkrun Rosliston, hilly, muddy and hard going, but great fun! 🎅🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🎅🏼🏃🏼‍♀️🎅🏼 #wecansowewill

C25k Christmas Eve virtual parkrun and my 100th parkrun

Julie keeps moving in 2017 goals!

Week 4 completed - 🎉

Running with Arthritis - yes or no?

Fancy Dress Parkrun

W9 R3 Part 2 - graduation run in the face of Storm Barbara (actually week 21 but who cares?)

To all of you running tomorrow at Parkrun and for those not ready yet.

A well wrapped ball.

Week 5 number 3

Christmas Greetings

Christmas Parkrun: Happy Running, Forum Virtual Team!

Running through the year..

Flossie 22's Christmas Crossword No. 2

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