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Anyone in Richmond this morning?

I seem to recall a few folk mentioning running in Richmond Park. Well if you go down to the park today, you're in for a big surprise. No, not teddy bears, but...

I seem to recall a few folk mentioning running in Richmond Park. Well if you go ...

Rignold

•7 years ago

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W6R2

Onwards and upwards . Why was the 2nd 10 mins a lot easier than the 1st ?

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Exilerating

9 weeks ago I couldn't walk, because I had two. Bulging discs in my lower back which pressed on my nerves and caused severe pain on my sciatic nerve. I...

9 weeks ago I couldn't walk, because I had two. Bulging discs in my lower back w...

Lozza1806

•7 years ago

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Parkrun report as promised

Dhiny's log Saturday August 5th. The dawn broke with sunshine and white & grey clouds but no rain. Usual self doubts passed about whether I was up to this...

Dhiny's log Saturday August 5th. The dawn broke with sunshine and white & grey ...

Dhiny

•7 years ago

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Week 3, day 3 yesterday ✔

I'm feeling quite chuffed this morning, yesterday was our w3 d3 which was over slightly mixed ground and apart from a bit of heal pain I feel surprisingly ok...

I'm feeling quite chuffed this morning, yesterday was our w3 d3 which was over s...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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3 days off & feeling gulity

I usually run Mon, Wed & Fri but the school hols have upset my routine...I'll have had 4 days off so I'll feel incapable??!!

I usually run Mon, Wed & Fri but the school hols have upset my routine...I'll ha...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Don't give up

This post is for all the new runners and new graduates. And before I continue I am not an experienced runner, I only just graduated on the 22nd of June. Just a...

This post is for all the new runners and new graduates. And before I continue I ...

damienair

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Grad Run

Friday - A gentle jog in the light breeze to clear the mind and let your mind go. Poppycock!!! Codswollop!! After having had a bug I should have known...

Friday - A gentle jog in the light breeze to clear the mind and let your mind go...

charthedreamer

Graduate•7 years ago

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Brooks Run Signature Tour update

Just to let you know what it's all about following my post the other day. Basically, a ticket for the Run Signature gets you what is essentially a gait...

Just to let you know what it's all about following my post the other day. Basica...

SteffieLouG

•7 years ago

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What's it to be - running or drink and drugs?

Tried my first run without music this morning. Decided to listen to 'Ageing', a Woman's Hour podcast (ironic really, as I'd like to think I'm still think too...

Tried my first run without music this morning. Decided to listen to 'Ageing', a...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Upping the pace but running more slowly?!

Hello all, I seek your great collective knowledge. Since graduating from the c25k plan a few weeks ago I have been doing 30 min or 5k runs - the two coincided...

Hello all, I seek your great collective knowledge. Since graduating from the c25...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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Reality Check

Sitting here watching the World Athletics Championships Women's 10K final on the telly , and the commentator (might be Steve Cram?) says "so, they're just...

Sitting here watching the World Athletics Championships Women's 10K final on the...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Week 4 done

Well that's week 4 completed tonight, even took one of my dogs along with me ! Looking forward to week 5.... I think !

Well that's week 4 completed tonight, even took one of my dogs along with me ! L...

Rustyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park run a most uplifting experience

Graduated three weeks ago and then two days later fell and bruised my knees and ankles so had to put my first park run on hold. Finally went this morning and...

Graduated three weeks ago and then two days later fell and bruised my knees and ...

Gemylou

Graduate•7 years ago

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Anybody use aftershokz headphones?

I love my music while I run. To me it is part of the de-stressing element to the run. I have some over ear headphones that I have been using for years but...

I love my music while I run. To me it is part of the de-stressing element to th...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 done

Hi all, I've just finished run 3 week 3, many thanks for all the support and advice. I'm looking forward to week 4 starting on Monday. 😁

Hi all, I've just finished run 3 week 3, many thanks for all the support and adv...

Martin_Rose

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 completed

Not the easiest run as everything went wrong so couldn't run until later than l like but all completed...onto week 8 :)

Not the easiest run as everything went wrong so couldn't run until later than l ...

bunty65

Graduate•7 years ago

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Should I stay or should I go now...

So, I feel a bit like those people who hang around University long after they should've left; languidly propping up the student union bar and making smart...

So, I feel a bit like those people who hang around University long after they sh...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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51 and feeling amazing

Week 5 run 3 Yes you guessed correct by the change of title I did it or should I say we did it hubby by my side encouraging me on when I wanted to stop 20 mins...

Week 5 run 3 Yes you guessed correct by the change of title I did it or should I...

Joolz66

•7 years ago

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Very spoilt Granny Helen

So the 60th Birthday arrived and I was going to run however after c of t in bed !!! Iwas whisked off to spend the most enjoyable day at the Chewton Glen spa (...

So the 60th Birthday arrived and I was going to run however after c of t in bed ...

GrannyHelen57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun PB 4th week running

We were Parkrun tourists today, visiting Wolverhampton. Both hubby and I got PB's, his being 21:21 and mine 29:02. We were both 2nd in our age categories. He...

We were Parkrun tourists today, visiting Wolverhampton. Both hubby and I got PB'...

ladyharvills

Graduate•7 years ago

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Last night I saw the legend..!!😀😀🏃🏿🥇

...that is Mo Farah, winning his World Championship 10,000m gold medal at the London Stadium. I know it's not C25K (😮) but I had to share a little bit of a...

...that is Mo Farah, winning his World Championship 10,000m gold medal at the Lo...

Sandraj39

Graduate•7 years ago

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Shurnhold/ Melksham

Mr R is going to be renting a house in Shurnhold, Melksham (near Corsham in Wiltshire) as he has to work in Chippenham several days a week. I'm just wondering...

Mr R is going to be renting a house in Shurnhold, Melksham (near Corsham in Wilt...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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Bribery Got Me a Running Buddy

Well after all this time running solo I have now got myself a run buddy. Last year a friend of mine ruptured both his quads at a trampoline place and was...

Well after all this time running solo I have now got myself a run buddy. Last ye...

Razouski

•7 years ago

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World athletics!

So I was lucky to be there at the opening last night and to watch Bolt and of course our very own Mo was sooooooo inspiring and I'm desperate to get out on my...

So I was lucky to be there at the opening last night and to watch Bolt and of co...

Lstace

•7 years ago

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Knee pain

Before my run this morning I felt a twinge in my knee. Actually the last few days my knees have felt a bit weak. Then after my run I felt actual pain which has...

Before my run this morning I felt a twinge in my knee. Actually the last few day...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3

Well that's week three done and dusted. Managed it no problems to report. I've noticed I'm knocking seconds off my time even though I'm not trying to . Pace...

Well that's week three done and dusted. Managed it no problems to report. I'v...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Getting there...

Well a few weeks ago I set out to try to run sub 30 consistently and today was 29.5. So Thurs was 30.1 and Tues was 29.25. Today was listening to a talk show...

Well a few weeks ago I set out to try to run sub 30 consistently and today was 2...

Decker

•7 years ago

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Parkrun

My wife and I graduated last week. Today we completed our first parkrun today. Time was 32:24 well chuffed with that. Volunteers and other runners were all so...

My wife and I graduated last week. Today we completed our first parkrun today. T...

Fraser67

Graduate•7 years ago

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No fool like a middle aged fool

I've been struggling with my post grad runs, usually about 30'minutes - really short of breath, panting and gasping, and running out of batteries after 20...

I've been struggling with my post grad runs, usually about 30'minutes - really s...

Steved110

Graduate•7 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2017

Anyone in Richmond this morning?

W6R2

Exilerating

Parkrun report as promised

Week 3, day 3 yesterday ✔

3 days off & feeling gulity

Don't give up

Post Grad Run

Brooks Run Signature Tour update

What's it to be - running or drink and drugs?

Upping the pace but running more slowly?!

Reality Check

Week 4 done

Park run a most uplifting experience

Anybody use aftershokz headphones?

Week 3 done

Week 7 completed

Should I stay or should I go now...

51 and feeling amazing

Very spoilt Granny Helen

Parkrun PB 4th week running

Last night I saw the legend..!!😀😀🏃🏿🥇

Shurnhold/ Melksham

Bribery Got Me a Running Buddy

World athletics!

Knee pain

Wk3

Getting there...

Parkrun

No fool like a middle aged fool

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