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Parkrun from the other side

I was planning to run our local parkrun today but they emailed around that they were short of volunteers. I spoke to my 8yr old daughter who was going to run...

I was planning to run our local parkrun today but they emailed around that they ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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So one in the bag!! So pleased!

Ok so week one run 3 just done! Sweaty Betty not attractive but did it!! Legs feeling a little like lead. I took advice from jancanrun and slowed it down a bit...

Ok so week one run 3 just done! Sweaty Betty not attractive but did it!! Legs fe...

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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5k

Well I never thought I would do it and I haven't in 30 minutes however I graduated a few weeks ago and have tried to increase the distance and time slowly....

Well I never thought I would do it and I haven't in 30 minutes however I graduat...

4555

Graduate•7 years ago

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Race for Life tomorrow!

I've finished the C25K programme and am doing my first Race for Life tomorrow. I'm feeling really nervous today, feeling a bit queasy and I'm sure it's just...

I've finished the C25K programme and am doing my first Race for Life tomorrow. I...

Alicharlie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk5run1

Voltarol on knees, and all went ok aching a bit now calfs feel tight but I did do stretches but hopefully all will be repaid by Wednesday. It certainly helps...

Voltarol on knees, and all went ok aching a bit now calfs feel tight but I did d...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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Getting any better?

Does anyone feel like they not improving .. I'm running every other day and it doesn't seem to be getting any easier .. times not improving .. I'm still...

Does anyone feel like they not improving .. I'm running every other day and it d...

Joo1

•7 years ago

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Second timed walk bad timing

I live in the City of London and planned a timed walk to the British Museum approximately 30 mins away. I forgot it was Ride London- so all displaced traffic...

I live in the City of London and planned a timed walk to the British Museum appr...

Christo262

•7 years ago

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Week 4

Just completed W4R1 and really enjoyed! I'm surprised because I've never liked exercise. 😊

Just completed W4R1 and really enjoyed! I'm surprised because I've never liked e...

JoSilver

•7 years ago

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Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

Sorry not posted for a while , but its been one breakdown after another. What with taking a tumble 6 or 7 weeks ago , resulting in smashing knees and a hand ,...

Sorry not posted for a while , but its been one breakdown after another. What wi...

doubletap

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 5 run 2

Sorry to gloat but enjoyed 2 x 8 minute runs today in fact I could of kept going but didn't want to go too mad! I recommend listing to Naughty boy track...

Sorry to gloat but enjoyed 2 x 8 minute runs today in fact I could of kept going...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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Inspired Newbie

I am about to do my W3R3 and have been on this site for only about a week but felt I had to say, reading the posts how truly inspiring you all are. As a...

I am about to do my W3R3 and have been on this site for only about a week but fe...

Winnie1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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I think you were right about over doing it

Few days ago I posted I was running 5k in 40 mins. A few people commented this was too much of a leap. Yesterday I failed my first run I could only run for ten...

Few days ago I posted I was running 5k in 40 mins. A few people commented this w...

HiddenGem

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2 run 3

Just completed wk2 run 3 in my brand new nike air pegasus complete with expensive insoles lol . They get the thumbs up like running in my comfiest slippers

Just completed wk2 run 3 in my brand new nike air pegasus complete with expensiv...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Just started!

Hi I've just started! Did my W1r1 this morning, feel really proud of myself but also a little daunted at the road ahead! I've done it before but am carrying a...

Hi I've just started! Did my W1r1 this morning, feel really proud of myself but ...

Vicki1976

Graduate•7 years ago

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I am officially awesome

I know I shouldn't say it but it is how I feel - I have just done my first park run (on W9R1) completed the whole thing at the run (albeit slowly) and have an...

I know I shouldn't say it but it is how I feel - I have just done my first park ...

sheps

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh dear....

Oh well, I tried W4R1 yesterday...and it was a disaster....I could only run two minutes of the first run...then I did 2.5 mins of the second run...then my...

Oh well, I tried W4R1 yesterday...and it was a disaster....I could only run two ...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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First Parkrun ✅😁

So I set my alarm (and told my other half what time I would like my cup of tea!) this morning so that I wouldn't be rushing, and set off to my first ever...

So I set my alarm (and told my other half what time I would like my cup of tea!)...

CookieM

Graduate•7 years ago

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Letting a friend down Week 6 Run 1

This was to be my usual jokey post, as Mr JCR and I both ended up wearing similar clothes to exercise in - him on his bike me on my trainers. A pic was taken...

This was to be my usual jokey post, as Mr JCR and I both ended up wearing simil...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Second Park run

On the much less hilly route this week but was hotter. Still managed to run all the way. Lots of people walking parts of it. Was beaten by a 10 year old who...

On the much less hilly route this week but was hotter. Still managed to run all ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Made it!

After 7 months, 3 injuries and having to go back 3 times in the programme I finally graduated today at Horsham Park Run! Changed my profile picture to me with...

After 7 months, 3 injuries and having to go back 3 times in the programme I fina...

artistclairep

Graduate•7 years ago

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First Parkrun

Started Couch 2 5k in May, struggled to run for 60 seconds and guess what? Today I did my first parkrun and I wasn't the slowest person! I remain overweight...

Started Couch 2 5k in May, struggled to run for 60 seconds and guess what? Today...

GeorginaJB

Graduate•7 years ago

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Hello

Hi, I started C25K after my daughter mentioned it. I occasionally got out of breath walking up a flight of stairs. I have just finished W2R3 and feeling...

Hi, I started C25K after my daughter mentioned it. I occasionally got out of br...

JuliaB36

•7 years ago

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Parkrun Buzz

Turned up at my local park this morning, and thought how lovely it was to see so many people out looking active and healthy, then a big smile spread across my...

Turned up at my local park this morning, and thought how lovely it was to see so...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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Why C25K is such a good idea

Good article on the importance of building exercise slowly (I think you can get a few NYT articles a month before hitting their paywall):...

Good article on the importance of building exercise slowly (I think you can get ...

Lauracorin

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Bring on the 25 minuter

W6R2 done today. For some reason I found W6R1 tough going after the 20 minutes of W5R3. I see other posts saying similar so must be normal. Today's run was...

W6R2 done today. For some reason I found W6R1 tough going after the 20 minutes o...

Nibor5

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R2

I was thinking how can I run for 8 minutes when a few weeks ago I was struggling with 90 seconds. But guess what - I smashed it !! Hopefully I'll be able to...

I was thinking how can I run for 8 minutes when a few weeks ago I was struggling...

raf_is_now_a_runner

Graduate•7 years ago

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I did it!!!

W5R3. It wasn't that bad. 20 minutes running, who'd have thought I could do it. Dead chuffed with myself

W5R3. It wasn't that bad. 20 minutes running, who'd have thought I could do it. ...

louisep76

Graduate•7 years ago

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Things are getting better

After a disappointing start to the week, this morning's run was amazing! I felt really energised and was just feeling like I ran more than I plodded. Long may...

After a disappointing start to the week, this morning's run was amazing! I felt ...

RuthMargaret

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Wk6R3 completed

So week 6 run 3 completed didn't think I would make it but reminded myself l felt the same before the 20 minute run last week and managed that. It wasn't easy...

So week 6 run 3 completed didn't think I would make it but reminded myself l fel...

bunty65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 1 under my belt

Ha ha, autocorrect wanted me to write "Week 1 under my belly" which is about right actually. Looking forward to hopefully being slightly less wibbly wobbly...

Ha ha, autocorrect wanted me to write "Week 1 under my belly" which is about rig...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Parkrun from the other side

So one in the bag!! So pleased!

5k

Race for Life tomorrow!

Wk5run1

Getting any better?

Second timed walk bad timing

Week 4

Week 9 and beyond cream crackered update

Week 5 run 2

Inspired Newbie

I think you were right about over doing it

W2 run 3

Just started!

I am officially awesome

Oh dear....

First Parkrun ✅😁

Letting a friend down Week 6 Run 1

Second Park run

Made it!

First Parkrun

Hello

Parkrun Buzz

Why C25K is such a good idea

Bring on the 25 minuter

W5 R2

I did it!!!

Things are getting better

Wk6R3 completed

Week 1 under my belt

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