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Joined the Parkrun community

Having graduated a few weeks ago and tried various new routes on different terrains and gradients and as a consequence incurred a tightness and soreness behind...

Having graduated a few weeks ago and tried various new routes on different terra...

Gwibiwyr51

Graduate•7 years ago

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First independent run

Well this is my first post as a graduate (love the status) I tried to run independently but after a couple of minutes I gave in and went back to Jo on week 9...

Well this is my first post as a graduate (love the status) I tried to run indep...

MsFickle

•7 years ago

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First ParkRun in the bag!

I survived! Thank you all for the tips and advice, it really helped. I was very nervous & unsure at the start and even felt a bit teary. I just felt so out of...

I survived! Thank you all for the tips and advice, it really helped. I was very ...

Charlottefc87

Graduate•7 years ago

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Puffin Billy

Today I did my park run and something I've been building to and have been sponsored to do. No record times or anything fancy but I did it in a time I was happy...

Today I did my park run and something I've been building to and have been sponso...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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W5 R2 with Mr C

Well I had my virtual Mr Smooth and my real Mr C with me this morning and loved this run. Was a little tentative. Mr C has been offering to run with me for the...

Well I had my virtual Mr Smooth and my real Mr C with me this morning and loved ...

Lottie_C

Graduate•7 years ago

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Parkrun addict?

I've been having a rest week this week, as my calves have still been a bit niggly. Last night was also a works night out, so I had mentally given myself...

I've been having a rest week this week, as my calves have still been a bit niggl...

SueKen

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R2 done

Trainers make it better but still sore left leg Lactic builds up after second stint.

Trainers make it better but still sore left leg Lactic builds up after second ...

Mrmreeves

•7 years ago

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Goodbye wk8

Nearly at the podium ,I'm no stranger to this graduation lark it will be my 3rd ,still feel the great sense of achievement though as if it was my first . It's...

Nearly at the podium ,I'm no stranger to this graduation lark it will be my 3rd ...

Rockette

•7 years ago

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Did it - graduation run at the park with extra cycling!

Well I did it - graduation and first park run cycling there and back. Now cup of tea and to face university registration. At the open event in July, someone...

Well I did it - graduation and first park run cycling there and back. Now cup of...

ziggyarbon

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park run number two

That's another one under my running belt!!! Rainy? ✅ muddy? ✅ great fun? ✅ That's the second time this week I've been drenched but once you're wet, you're...

That's another one under my running belt!!! Rainy? ✅ muddy? ✅ great fun? ✅ That...

Mummycav

Administrator•7 years ago

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Completed!

Finished week 9 run 3 this morning. Never thought I'd do it! Reading other runners' experiences has really helped. Now, onwards!!

Finished week 9 run 3 this morning. Never thought I'd do it! Reading other runne...

JennyChan

Graduate•7 years ago

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agonizing pain in my calves every time i run for 10 min or more

i pull my calf muscles every time i run or walk for a long time i cant even be on the treadmill for more than 10min i am facing this problem for the last 4-5...

i pull my calf muscles every time i run or walk for a long time i cant even be o...

hrithikb

•7 years ago

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28 minutes with Mr Smooth!

I forced myself into my running 🏃 gear this morning and out the door, after Hubble left for work. After starting the new term, W7R3 had been hard, despite...

I forced myself into my running 🏃 gear this morning and out the door, after Hub...

Spinning_22

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7, run 3 Done and a pb

After heavy rain yesterday and last night I didn't do my parkrun. Gutted but the thought of staggering around in the thick mud of a 100+ runners 4 times round...

After heavy rain yesterday and last night I didn't do my parkrun. Gutted but the...

Sillyyak13

Graduate•7 years ago

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First parkrun

Not easy but I did it! Feeling very pleased. 🏃‍♀️

Cheetofan

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK7 R3 all done. My worst feeling during and after though! Foolish man.

Morning all happy weekend. Now rested, washing on, neighbour spoken to about screaming at his children at 0815 in the morning and finally I get down to bore...

Morning all happy weekend. Now rested, washing on, neighbour spoken to about scr...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduated with a Park Run :-)

I did it, I did it, I did! Thanks everyone and keep going undergraduates! xxx

Mossy_Boots

Graduate•7 years ago

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The Chicken run!

Week 5 , the third run of the week as opposed to Week 5 run 3. I chickened out the 20 mins, I did 10, with 90seconds walk and 10 again. I learnt that the right...

Week 5 , the third run of the week as opposed to Week 5 run 3. I chickened out t...

CT2017

Graduate•7 years ago

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First time runner

Ok so I'm trying to lose weight I am currently 16st I've lost 2 stone already I'm a bit self concious so instead of going to the gym I invested in a tredmill...

Ok so I'm trying to lose weight I am currently 16st I've lost 2 stone already I'...

xleighx

•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 3 ✅

Somehow managed to pause warm up walk and did 9 minute. Feeling positive that I have got to end of week 2. Luckily none of my "run" days have been rainy but it...

Somehow managed to pause warm up walk and did 9 minute. Feeling positive that I ...

Cornet-Carolyn

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8 R3 done

Only 1 week to go, the end is in sight!

Rammy75

•7 years ago

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W3 R1: I flipping did it!

I was so dreading the step up to week 3 and had blown it all up out of proportion. But I did it. I really did. Despite an overenthusiastic golden retriever...

I was so dreading the step up to week 3 and had blown it all up out of proportio...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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W6R3 - aagghh!

Just completed W6R3 and it was awful! Don't know why but I just wasn't feeling it today. Kept waiting for that feeling when you hit your stride but it never...

Just completed W6R3 and it was awful! Don't know why but I just wasn't feeling i...

Hidden

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Mr Smooth malfunction 😱

My running life is scarred forever 😢 😢 On the last 5 minute run section of WK5R1, which I was looking forward to despite being up and out at 6:30am, my...

My running life is scarred forever 😢 😢 On the last 5 minute run section of WK5...

Kimchoc08

Graduate•7 years ago

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The final day - not where I want to be mentally

I've happily worked through this programme on my own - though inspired to do it by my husband. So he persuaded me that I should do my graduation run at park...

I've happily worked through this programme on my own - though inspired to do it ...

ziggyarbon

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 9 run 2

After finally telling myself not to be such a wimp and running week 9 run 1 the other day - I just ran 30 mins non stop again this morning! So happy. The...

After finally telling myself not to be such a wimp and running week 9 run 1 the ...

alpacagirl

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 8 here I come!

That's it week 7 is in the bag! I keep telling myself only6 more runs to the podium! Getting a bit exciting now knowing that my journey from the couch is...

That's it week 7 is in the bag! I keep telling myself only6 more runs to the pod...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Still on the IC!

Frustrating as it is, I'm stuck on the IC for a bit longer with a sore knee. I have tried 2 very short and runs and my knee is still sore afterwards. The...

Frustrating as it is, I'm stuck on the IC for a bit longer with a sore knee. I ...

AngeScott

Graduate•7 years ago

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Back on the game!

Last time I run was end of July and was about to start w7 but holidays happened! It was difficult to run there so I decided to get some rest and re energize...

Last time I run was end of July and was about to start w7 but holidays happened!...

Impossibleispossible

Graduate•7 years ago

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Park Run Tourism!

Home from uni at the moment, so attempting a bit of park run tourism this morning! Hoping the course is a bit flatter than my usual! Wish me luck!

Home from uni at the moment, so attempting a bit of park run tourism this mornin...

accidentalrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

Joined the Parkrun community

First independent run

First ParkRun in the bag!

Puffin Billy

W5 R2 with Mr C

Parkrun addict?

W3R2 done

Goodbye wk8

Did it - graduation run at the park with extra cycling!

Park run number two

Completed!

agonizing pain in my calves every time i run for 10 min or more

28 minutes with Mr Smooth!

Week 7, run 3 Done and a pb

First parkrun

WK7 R3 all done. My worst feeling during and after though! Foolish man.

Graduated with a Park Run :-)

The Chicken run!

First time runner

Week 2 run 3 ✅

W8 R3 done

W3 R1: I flipping did it!

W6R3 - aagghh!

Mr Smooth malfunction 😱

The final day - not where I want to be mentally

Week 9 run 2

Week 8 here I come!

Still on the IC!

Back on the game!

Park Run Tourism!

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