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•7 years ago

Just a bit slippy out this morning, nearly went a*rse over apex before even I got off the front step…. Deliberated for about 2 seconds and carried on… now I...

Get yer skates on!

Just a bit slippy out this morning, nearly went a*rse over apex before even I go...

Fishypieface

Graduate•7 years ago

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Enjoy Park Run but still feel slow

Today I did my 10th Park Run at a different venue and it was a pb for that venue. However I still feel slow hence I am wary of telling people for fear that...

Today I did my 10th Park Run at a different venue and it was a pb for that venue...

The first 28 minute non stop run. I still felt good at 28 minutes! Now I know I can do it :)

•7 years ago

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W8r1

The first 28 minute non stop run. I still felt good at 28 minutes! Now I know I ...

MikeJones68

Graduate•7 years ago

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W2R1 and first Parkrun.

Hi all, after having to give up my first attempt at C25K at week 5 during the summer, last week I decided to get the running shoes on and try again. Week 1...

Hi all, after having to give up my first attempt at C25K at week 5 during the su...

Sigered

Graduate•7 years ago

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First park run :)

Did it. Not a runner, and was quite nervous . Got my expensive trail shoes on, and my shorts n shirt and went to the woods for the Park Run. It was great!...

Did it. Not a runner, and was quite nervous . Got my expensive trail shoes on, a...

Lpops

•7 years ago

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Finsbury Park, Park Run Mark 2

After last week's first run, I vowed I would return to Park Run, just to see how it goes, when you're not a newbie, not nervous and not spooked by the idea of...

After last week's first run, I vowed I would return to Park Run, just to see how...

Yesterday I graduated from C25K . Didn’t manage the 5k but completed 30 minutes running. Thank you to everyone who commented and gave me good advice. So what...

•7 years ago

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Week 9 Run 3 - I did it

Yesterday I graduated from C25K . Didn’t manage the 5k but completed 30 minutes...

Joruss

Graduate•7 years ago

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W7 R2 - hard work

So odd - I found 6/3 a breeze, but the two 25 minuters since have been properly tough going. If I hadn't known I could do it, I might have been tempted to give...

So odd - I found 6/3 a breeze, but the two 25 minuters since have been properly ...

angemum

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running and Back Pain

I’m on W7 R2 and Ive noticed since starting the longer runs I’ve been suffering with back pain. I do have a prolapsed disc in my lower spine which flares-up...

I’m on W7 R2 and Ive noticed since starting the longer runs I’ve been suffering ...

Mazzy106

•7 years ago

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First Park Run

Well , with one run left before I graduate , I decided to do a park run . Registered last week and took the bull by the horns this morning. 9.00am came around...

Well , with one run left before I graduate , I decided to do a park run . Regist...

FatBoyBaz

•7 years ago

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finally started week 9

After not having a run since last Friday I went out today not thinking I would be able to do 30 minutes. I went out thinking I will run for as long as I can...

After not having a run since last Friday I went out today not thinking I would b...

JK1987

Graduate•7 years ago

Set off at lunch time to do a 5k round local reservoir, I hated every min and only did 2.5 miles I couldn't go on . I haven't been feeling the love since got...

Rubbish run

Set off at lunch time to do a 5k round local reservoir, I hated every min and on...

Rockette

•7 years ago

Well I was thinking about a park run, but didn't feel up to it this morning. I looked at my qualifying run earlier in the week and whilst I did the 5 k in...

First run after Graduation - Lots to learn but feeling great!

Well I was thinking about a park run, but didn't feel up to it this morning. I ...

johnm12

Graduate•7 years ago

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Eventually... has arrived and I feel RUNDERFULL

Not posted in a while but I’m still here plodding away.....and eventually..... I’ve made it W9R3 complete.... It’s taken me a lot longer than 9 weeks and...

Not posted in a while but I’m still here plodding away.....and eventually..... I...

It's been 6 weeks since I graduated C25K and at times I've found it tough, struggling a bit with aches, pains and energy levels, but the last two weeks have...

•7 years ago

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Clicking into place

It's been 6 weeks since I graduated C25K and at times I've found it tough, strug...

trevorjl

Graduate•7 years ago

Ran W5 R2 today, after a late night out and one beer I felt tired and hungover- I rarely drink. My OH warned me it was raining and I'm pleased to say it didn't...

Hangover cure?

Ran W5 R2 today, after a late night out and one beer I felt tired and hungover- ...

Boaty

•7 years ago

... is my Achilles heel. Last five minutes of the run I could feel it getting tight. Now, where are those eccentric exercises...? Did the warm up, took it...

My Achilles heel...

... is my Achilles heel. Last five minutes of the run I could feel it getting ti...

PetrinaB

Graduate•7 years ago

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I’ve got an injury 😔

Week 7 in the bag, but I’ve hurt myself... Not sure how to deal with it, it’s very painful. I had a hot bath straight away, maybe I should try cold? It’s my...

Week 7 in the bag, but I’ve hurt myself... Not sure how to deal with it, it’s ve...

Clafarr

•7 years ago

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Woo hoo. Park run in under 30 minutes

I know, I know. It's not about speed, it's not about distance. And I was only 6seconds under and it will probably be 6 months before I do it again. But allow...

I know, I know. It's not about speed, it's not about distance. And I was only 6...

Oh wow...went out earlier this morning.it was gorgeous & sunny but bloomin' cold...perfect conditions for a bit of bracing exercise.i loved every minute of it...

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2

Oh wow...went out earlier this morning.it was gorgeous & sunny but bloomin' cold...

So I ran for 25 minutes continuously and lived to tell the tale! Absolutely buzzing. Out of curiosity, when did other people start to get a bit faster? I’m a...

•7 years ago

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Week 6 done!

So I ran for 25 minutes continuously and lived to tell the tale! Absolutely buzz...

Mabsabs

Graduate•7 years ago

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W8R2 Park run

After the shock of seeing snow when I opened the curtains I headed off to the park run. Chuffed to bits as I managed to run non stop for 33 minutes then after...

After the shock of seeing snow when I opened the curtains I headed off to the pa...

1slowcoach

Graduate•7 years ago

Well it has been 2 weeks about since I graduated and I had decided to consolidate the 30 min run for another say 4 weeks but mix it up a bit. As the c25k was...

Post C25K

Well it has been 2 weeks about since I graduated and I had decided to consolidat...

dindy

Graduate•7 years ago

I always say to people on here after graduation C25K is yours to do whatever you want with. It is the diving board into a whole exciting world of...

1st Parkrun of the year today - New sport.

I always say to people on here after graduation C25K is yours to do whatever you...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•7 years ago

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Light bulb moment for me this morning ...

As I weaved in and out of all the shoppers in our little town this morning, I suddenly realised - with a huge smile - just how far I've come. I was in public....

As I weaved in and out of all the shoppers in our little town this morning, I su...

linda9389

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk 5 run 3

In the bag roll on wk 6 not saying it wasnt physical but I think it was more challenging in my head than my legs

In the bag roll on wk 6 not saying it wasnt physical but I think it was more cha...

Reachee

•7 years ago

Just finished run 1of week 5, absolutely loving it !! I love exploring new places when running and the feeling of been fitter. Ive had comments at work that...

Loving it !! 😄

Just finished run 1of week 5, absolutely loving it !! I love exploring new place...

che33

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee pain

Hi I'm new to this so hello. I've just finished my third week of the couch to 5k and found as I start running my knees hurt but after about a minute or two...

Hi I'm new to this so hello. I've just finished my third week of the couch to 5k...

Timmy1965

•7 years ago