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WK8R1 with a red wine headache 🤕

So this run didn't start too well. I had a couple of glasses of red wine last night and felt it this morning! However I managed to run off the headache and...

So this run didn't start too well. I had a couple of glasses of red wine last ni...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7r3

Done. And according to map my run did 4.8 k in 30 minutes, including the warm up walk so I was pleased with that, although my walk is almost as fast as my...

Done. And according to map my run did 4.8 k in 30 minutes, including the warm u...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Post Graduation Parkrun - Mistakes

Hi all, I ran my 6th Parkrun and my first post-graduate run this morning. I went to a new Parkrun today, travelled to Marley Park Parkrun in Dublin to meet my...

Hi all, I ran my 6th Parkrun and my first post-graduate run this morning. I went...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

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Well Our Newcastle trip was cancelled so back to our homerun, where I've struggled to get out of the 53s... Yet elsewhere I've managed 51 something and 52...

Well Our Newcastle trip was cancelled so back to our homerun, where I've struggl...

MotherPip

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wow...I only went and graduated

Yesterday I completed the third run (jog) of week nine. Did I think I was going to get there?...No!!! Nine weeks ago I couldn't run a minute and at the start...

Yesterday I completed the third run (jog) of week nine. Did I think I was going ...

Julesh15

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mfam....tu peux le faire!

Huge shout out for mfamilias 's Half Marathon tomorrow...:) Gary has got a real sulk on him.... serves him right.! Good Luck!!!

Huge shout out for mfamilias 's Half Marathon tomorrow...:) Gary has got a real ...

Oldfloss

Administrator•7 years ago

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Third time lucky?

I started the programme in late October. Got to around week 7 and my knee pain was really worrying. I spent a few weeks working on knee strength with no...

I started the programme in late October. Got to around week 7 and my knee pain ...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

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Maintaining fitness

I'm wondering how often people generally need to go out and run to maintain their level of fitness - not necessarily improve it, just keep it where it is. I...

I'm wondering how often people generally need to go out and run to maintain thei...

sophistikitty

Graduate•7 years ago

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Short runs and helping the community

So this week runs have been short and sweet after last Sunday's 16k half marathon training run. Wednesday hubby and I did short run as part of GoodGym mission,...

So this week runs have been short and sweet after last Sunday's 16k half maratho...

ShannieP

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK9 R3 Yippee! 😀

I headed out first thing this morning whilst there was a lovely cool breeze. I really enjoyed it and still can't believe I am able to run for 30 minutes....

I headed out first thing this morning whilst there was a lovely cool breeze. I ...

Mitzie71

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK9R1

What a great day! I have finally reached the last stage having started back in September and after series of stops/starts, injury caused setbacks, and lots of...

What a great day! I have finally reached the last stage having started back in S...

mrrun

Graduate•7 years ago

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My first bit of bling

Thanks to the support of this forum x

runlikeagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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First ever run!! Smashed it and proud :)

Hello. I downloaded the couch to 5k app and have done my first run today. I have never ran in my life, and always battled with my weight, I did the mums...

Hello. I downloaded the couch to 5k app and have done my first run today. I hav...

rUn_FoReST_RUn

•7 years ago

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W8R1

So, today I faced a new challenge. I started the Couch to 5k because I signed up for a novice triathlon to raise money for Syrian refugees, a cause I've...

So, today I faced a new challenge. I started the Couch to 5k because I signed u...

RebeccaSK

Graduate•7 years ago

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My knees are killing me!!

Just done W3 R3! Could never believe I'll run for 3 minutes with no stops!! But my knees today are killing me. They have started hurting from end of W1 and up...

Just done W3 R3! Could never believe I'll run for 3 minutes with no stops!! But ...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•7 years ago

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First post grad run - first park run

So I finally took the plunge this morning and did a park run - it was fab. Managed to jog all but ~300m which is further and longer than I have ever run. Next...

So I finally took the plunge this morning and did a park run - it was fab. Manag...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Nearly there.....

After recently graduating in trying to get to the 5k mark so gradually increasing the length of my runs. Today I managed 4.4 k in 36 minutes and it feels good...

After recently graduating in trying to get to the 5k mark so gradually increasin...

Pauline17

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag

After finding run 1 and two mega hard running for the full 25 mins wasn't that bad Pleased to say I finished it wow. If anyone following my vlog I will edit...

After finding run 1 and two mega hard running for the full 25 mins wasn't that b...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Run👟

First Run and feeling tired but excited to keep going. Just been reading some very inspirational posts and now feeling more determined than ever 👟🏃‍♀️👟

First Run and feeling tired but excited to keep going. Just been reading some ve...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 6 in the bag

Haven't had a chance to post this week but started week 6 on Tuesday and did final run this morning. I thought I was only going to be running 20 mins and when...

Haven't had a chance to post this week but started week 6 on Tuesday and did fin...

Ange1825

•7 years ago

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Wk 5 R1 ✔️

Yeah! Started week 5 feels good to be over half way through the C25K 😀

Lastlight

Graduate•7 years ago

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Is it fine to go slowly?

Just begun this week and just done my second run. I definitely found this second session easier. I am also part of a beginners running group which works in...

Just begun this week and just done my second run. I definitely found this secon...

Droosie

•7 years ago

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W6R3 Wey hey!

That was SO much better than run 2! I took along the dog this time in the hope that she would take my mind off the length of the run. It kind of worked... Once...

That was SO much better than run 2! I took along the dog this time in the hope t...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7R1

Was feeling like I got into a rhythm today so I had the mad idea of carrying on at the end. I did my 5k in 33 mins. Next target 6kby60 - thats in 2 weeks!

Was feeling like I got into a rhythm today so I had the mad idea of carrying on ...

Tplink

•7 years ago

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Running 21k

Hi all in oct i am aiming to run in a 21K run. I am in training currently and have been doing couch to 10K but need to step up any info appreciated

Hi all in oct i am aiming to run in a 21K run. I am in training currently and ha...

Susieb1971

•7 years ago

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7more days

Well a week tomorrow is R4L day. My first 5K and it's a hilly one. My aim is to run as much of it as I can, but the hills are a worry.

Well a week tomorrow is R4L day. My first 5K and it's a hilly one. My aim is to ...

jennychristie

•7 years ago

1 Reply

WK7R1

The dreaded ' G's ' ambushed me once I got out of bed this morning; stiff back ache, tight hamstrings then when I put my shoes on left heel rubbing inside my...

The dreaded ' G's ' ambushed me once I got out of bed this morning; stiff back a...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7!

Well it's been a little while since my last post. I can't believe that I've completed week 7. There's been many a struggle and even more plods, but I've stuck...

Well it's been a little while since my last post. I can't believe that I've comp...

4555

Graduate•7 years ago

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Found my Parkrun

I found out there is a parkrun less than a ten minute walk from me around the local country park. I've really got not excuse not to 🙂 I'm going to run the...

I found out there is a parkrun less than a ten minute walk from me around the lo...

Cliff_H

Graduate•7 years ago

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Calling all strava users

As much as I'd love to believe my dear friend Strava this morning I don't. I've been sitting around the 10-11 minute split pace for a while. Went on a mainly...

As much as I'd love to believe my dear friend Strava this morning I don't. I've ...

Fitsticks

Graduate•7 years ago

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All posts for June 2017

WK8R1 with a red wine headache 🤕

W7r3

Post Graduation Parkrun - Mistakes

parkrun shuffle PB.

Wow...I only went and graduated

Mfam....tu peux le faire!

Third time lucky?

Maintaining fitness

Short runs and helping the community

WK9 R3 Yippee! 😀

WK9R1

My first bit of bling

First ever run!! Smashed it and proud :)

W8R1

My knees are killing me!!

First post grad run - first park run

Nearly there.....

Week 6 in the bag

First Run👟

Week 6 in the bag

Wk 5 R1 ✔️

Is it fine to go slowly?

W6R3 Wey hey!

W7R1

Running 21k

7more days

WK7R1

Week 7!

Found my Parkrun

Calling all strava users

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