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Looking after my legs!

I have been running now for a year. My legs ached so much when I did C25K that I had to treat them by lying in bed with my electric blanket on full. I can't...

I have been running now for a year. My legs ached so much when I did C25K that ...

JoolieB1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun 2 - and a Moral PB.....

...as opposed to an actual one.... I headed off to Erddig again today thinking that I might be able to improve on Christmas Eve's 39:47, felt a bit of an old...

...as opposed to an actual one.... I headed off to Erddig again today thinking t...

AlbertRoss

Graduate•7 years ago

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Suggestions for exercise to do on rest days

Hi everyone. This might be a bit outside the scope of the forum so let me know if it is. I graduated a couple of weeks ago now and am managing the 30 minutes...

Hi everyone. This might be a bit outside the scope of the forum so let me know i...

Hagarack

Graduate•7 years ago

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My muddy 10k trail run turned in to a 14k!

...and I am very pleased because I am now nearly back to where I was in November, before the dreaded lurgies struck! Will hopefully manage a10 miler (16k) next...

...and I am very pleased because I am now nearly back to where I was in November...

Sandraj39

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running on treadmill

Just completed 30 mins on treadmill - doesn't beat running outdoors but will do for now Happy running all :-) Xx

Just completed 30 mins on treadmill - doesn't beat running outdoors but will do ...

dereham-girl

Graduate•7 years ago

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2 in 1

As my park run is beside me, I walk into it. (lol all both times that I've done it!!!) Or perhaps more honestly half jog into it, as I cut my time a bit tight!...

As my park run is beside me, I walk into it. (lol all both times that I've done ...

Davoda

Graduate•7 years ago

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Christmas present to myself

I'm putting this up on this forum as well as the Strength and Flex forum. If your new we have a great NHS program that takes five weeks and compliments C25K....

I'm putting this up on this forum as well as the Strength and Flex forum. If yo...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Bah, go away cold I want to run!

Belated happy new year to you all. Since Christmas I've managed to only go for one run before I was struck down by this horrible cough/sore...

Belated happy new year to you all. Since Christmas I've managed to only go for o...

Inspiredmum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Advice Please - Shift the Stitch.

I've just completed Wk2R2 and feel like I have already improved. The only problem I'm having is that I often get a stitch on my right hand side soon into the...

I've just completed Wk2R2 and feel like I have already improved. The only proble...

brittanyjennings

•7 years ago

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So hard to count to three!

Park run 2 complete and without my daughters company. After two days of hard frost and ice the weather was an improvement; the foggy, grey, drizzle seemed...

Park run 2 complete and without my daughters company. After two days of hard fro...

RM2016

•7 years ago

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Week 7 smashed it :)

Well after running my first parkrun on New Years day I have used week 7's runs to go for longer runs and am happy to say I did a 5k ... 4.8k and a 5.3k so safe...

Well after running my first parkrun on New Years day I have used week 7's runs t...

Richard00100

Graduate•7 years ago

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how far back

I ave not run since just before Christmas as had a knee injury this week will be 3 weeks without running so am going to try again on Nonday I tried last...

I ave not run since just before Christmas as had a knee injury this week will be...

sarahspain

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Half Marathon for Beginners

No, I haven't gone mad and decided to go straight from week 5 to a half marathon, but today's issue of The Times (Sat 7th Jan) has a 12 week training plan for...

No, I haven't gone mad and decided to go straight from week 5 to a half marathon...

Sarah1703

•7 years ago

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Concentrate

I used to look at runners/joggers and wonder why they were doing it when they usually look quite miserable. now I realise they are simply concentrating. I...

I used to look at runners/joggers and wonder why they were doing it when they us...

Linda_pink

Graduate•7 years ago

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My First Outing of 2017

I thought I had better start where I left off in 2016 so up and get my kit on had left it on the radiator so it was warm and toasty donned new running jacket...

I thought I had better start where I left off in 2016 so up and get my kit on ha...

MichaelH070862

Graduate•7 years ago

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Help me get to Bushy Park parkrun next year

I will be doing a 4 week driving tour around the UK and will be staying in Portsmouth up until a Thursday morning . I would like to go to the Bushy Park...

I will be doing a 4 week driving tour around the UK and will be staying in Ports...

Bazza1234

Graduate•7 years ago

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Talk to me about Pace

How many of you were able to run 5k at the end of 9 weeks ? My pace is not improving much week on week which means I may only be able to do 3 / 3.5 kms if I...

How many of you were able to run 5k at the end of 9 weeks ? My pace is not impro...

Sangy777

•7 years ago

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Excited about clouds

I haven't run since New Years Day as it's been too icy here in the evenings.... I'm feeling lethargic and a bit fed up.... Who knew that a promise of dull...

I haven't run since New Years Day as it's been too icy here in the evenings.... ...

Biscuit0107

Graduate•7 years ago

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Man Sized Gremlin!

I had the best of intentions to run this morning. In fact I woke in the middle of the night realising that all my running kit was in the washing machine, and...

I had the best of intentions to run this morning. In fact I woke in the middle o...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Do we have a Strava running club ?

If so what is it called ?

Sangy777

•7 years ago

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What shoes do you use ?

I had my gait analysis etc done at sweatshop years ago and was recommended (and bought) a "support and stability" shoe. A few years and two kids later started...

I had my gait analysis etc done at sweatshop years ago and was recommended (and...

Sangy777

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 3 - sore knees ?

I've just run for 25 straight minutes yesterday and feel great because according to Laura I am now officially a runner ! My knees were sore after though, but...

I've just run for 25 straight minutes yesterday and feel great because according...

Sangy777

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Enjoyed a damp run in the Manchester drizzle

Well just back from a really enjoyable run in the drizzle . Two days ago I had a really hard run with my personal trainer and it has taken me a couple of days...

Well just back from a really enjoyable run in the drizzle . Two days ago I had ...

Mollydex

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 advice

Hello all, I did w2 d1 today and I'm confused about the foot strike thing🙃 My sis, who runs, says don't land on your heel, Laura says do🤔 Tried to land on my...

Hello all, I did w2 d1 today and I'm confused about the foot strike thing🙃 My s...

Jalapenolover101

Graduate•7 years ago

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Witnesses required!

Well folks, I need your help. I pledge to lose 1 stone by the end of March, without resorting to having my jaws wired. My problem is I have no "off switch". I...

Well folks, I need your help. I pledge to lose 1 stone by the end of March, with...

Gump73

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 day 2

So I completed my second run today and it felt easier than the first one so I'm very pleased with this. I've had a very bad day today at work and since the...

So I completed my second run today and it felt easier than the first one so I'm ...

Sazzlex

•7 years ago

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Girls Gone Wet and Wild (Mostly Wet)

After a relatively dry week, today the heaven's opened and it threw it down all day. Now, being the (currently) dedicated new runner that I am, I spent my work...

After a relatively dry week, today the heaven's opened and it threw it down all ...

MrsPsycho

Graduate•7 years ago

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W1D4

Well Yoga with LJ yesterday was another eyeopener! Who knew the gentle motion to 'clasp your knees to your chest' was about a foot away………..just about...

Well Yoga with LJ yesterday was another eyeopener! Who knew the gentle motion t...

ANewMe2022

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 Nailed!

Me & daughter soaking wet after completing Day 3 of week 2. We were already to go out this evening when the skies opened and it just threw it down!...

Me & daughter soaking wet after completing Day 3 of week 2. We were already to g...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

1 Reply

W9R2

One away a one away a one away Weeeeeeeeeeooomooooom 1 RUN away :D WELL DONE MRS L 😘

One away a one away a one away Weeeeeeeeeeooomooooom 1 RUN away :D WELL DONE ...

Llooneytunes

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2017

Looking after my legs!

Parkrun 2 - and a Moral PB.....

Suggestions for exercise to do on rest days

My muddy 10k trail run turned in to a 14k!

Running on treadmill

2 in 1

Christmas present to myself

Bah, go away cold I want to run!

Advice Please - Shift the Stitch.

So hard to count to three!

Week 7 smashed it :)

how far back

Half Marathon for Beginners

Concentrate

My First Outing of 2017

Help me get to Bushy Park parkrun next year

Talk to me about Pace

Excited about clouds

Man Sized Gremlin!

Do we have a Strava running club ?

What shoes do you use ?

Week 6 run 3 - sore knees ?

Enjoyed a damp run in the Manchester drizzle

W2 advice

Witnesses required!

Week 1 day 2

Girls Gone Wet and Wild (Mostly Wet)

W1D4

Week 2 Nailed!

W9R2

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