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An essential tip for would-be Parkrunners. Use a scanner app on your smartphone ...

Hericus

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 R3 done 💪🏻

5 weeks ago I couldn't even run for longer than 2 minutes. Today I ran for 20 minutes. 5lbs down. I'm so happy that I've decided to do #couchto5K. Week 6 I'm...

5 weeks ago I couldn't even run for longer than 2 minutes. Today I ran for 20 mi...

kadieclairetaylor

•6 years ago

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Parkrun virgin....

But no more 😂😂😂 Had a blast, totally loved it and would really recommend it to anyone who hasn’t run one before. Surprised as I thought it was for fun!!...

But no more 😂😂😂 Had a blast, totally loved it and would really recommend it t...

Soz22

Graduate•6 years ago

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OMG I DID IT!!!!!!!

Just completed w9r3!!!!! Feeling super proud of myself. Even managed to complete it in 6 weeks (skipped wk 1-3), as I am quite a good walker. Never ran...

Just completed w9r3!!!!! Feeling super proud of myself. Even managed to complet...

Minimimi1

Graduate•6 years ago

Away for the weekend, nowhere to run this morning except along a dual carriageway, so used the treadmill. Found it easier, so went on for longer....hopefully...

W3R3

Away for the weekend, nowhere to run this morning except along a dual carriagewa...

Scoobysghost

•6 years ago

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About to graduate!

So this is my last week. Loved every minute (ish) and I'm considering my next steps. Has anyone any experience of apps for moving up to 10k and how big a jump...

So this is my last week. Loved every minute (ish) and I'm considering my next s...

Jojo6i

•6 years ago

Well I took my daughter with me today she’s very athletic and fit (weren’t we all aged 12!) and her exact words to me, ‘Mum we are going that slow we may as...

Run with my super fit daughter!

Well I took my daughter with me today she’s very athletic and fit (weren’t we al...

WineLover99

•6 years ago

So I’ve discovered today that running post argument with my daughter, in the heat & in a foul mood is not conducive with a successful run😱. This was meant to...

Argghhhh!🤬

So I’ve discovered today that running post argument with my daughter, in the hea...

ejbee

Graduate•6 years ago

This is the face of someone who has just finished week 7! And I took my 5 year old son with me on his bike and he rode the whole way! He is now having a rest...

😃 happy!

This is the face of someone who has just finished week 7! And I took my 5 year o...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 and beetroot!

Well it is done! 2 days later than originally planned as I could barely walk on Thursday after doing a circuits class on Wednesday night - who invented...

Well it is done! 2 days later than originally planned as I could barely walk o...

ShonaWiggs

•6 years ago

Some really bad prep for this one, at least that why I hope it felt so hard.. Took daughter to Lego land on my days break and my legs weren't happy with me,...

Week 5 Run 3 Done...

Some really bad prep for this one, at least that why I hope it felt so hard.. To...

rickym68

•6 years ago

Had a cheeky wee extra rest day for old knees, strapped on new shoes and went out. Warm morning but nice.

W3R2 - day late but done

Had a cheeky wee extra rest day for old knees, strapped on new shoes and went ou...

naedoot

•6 years ago

Ok so am up to Week7 run2 tomorrow and wondering how you all plan where to run? So far I have been running the same route but am getting bored. I’m nervous...

How do you plan your routes?

Ok so am up to Week7 run2 tomorrow and wondering how you all plan where to run? ...

Debsy2008

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 run 1 with a break

I was a bit dubious about posting this. I fell off the running wagon last week. I completed week 4 and all was absolutely fine and I was gearing up for week 5...

I was a bit dubious about posting this. I fell off the running wagon last week. ...

LadyPeaC

•6 years ago

Whoop woo - completed my first Park run , I was 309 out of 312 runners , my time was 48.11 my last 5k was 55.05 so I'm happy with that , was strange not to run...

First Park run and PB

Whoop woo - completed my first Park run , I was 309 out of 312 runners , my time...

Mamabear5

Graduate•6 years ago

Better go and run one next Saturday then!

Look what came in the post...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 I’m still alive! 😂😊

I’ve done it! On the treadmill, so not convinced it’s as hard as the outside world though? Started with a sore calf, so a little worried, but.....I planned...

I’ve done it! On the treadmill, so not convinced it’s as hard as the outside wor...

helen0794

Graduate•6 years ago

Just completed run 3 of week 8 in the drizzle and it was so refreshing 🌨 can’t believe there is only one more week and three runs and that’s it. If anyone had...

Week 8 Run 3 ✅🏃🏽‍♀️but still a chubbster and who cares I’m doing it!!

Just completed run 3 of week 8 in the drizzle and it was so refreshing 🌨 can’t ...

JoBC

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Almost there

Fjtsherpy

•6 years ago

First parkrun today completed with my sister alongside the beautiful river Thames. First time l have ever run 5K. Graduated a couple weeks ago and have just...

Woohoo!

First parkrun today completed with my sister alongside the beautiful river Thame...

Kesky

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 1 Run 1 Done

Even the longest journey begins with a single step...

MatildasPb

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Parkrun!!!

Morning keen runnerbeans... Well, I only went and did it! I did the Marple parkrun this morning, first time ever I’ve run with other people, and it was really...

Morning keen runnerbeans... Well, I only went and did it! I did the Marple park...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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W8R1. Massive fail! Give me inspiration please

We’re away for the bank holiday weekend. So I found what I thought would be a suitable running route along a canal tow path. I started off well, running at a...

We’re away for the bank holiday weekend. So I found what I thought would be a su...

57jas60

Graduate•6 years ago

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Park run - no

Today was supposed to be my first park run, but torrential rain and an overnight temperature of 5 degrees made me snuggle under the duvet for a bit longer and...

Today was supposed to be my first park run, but torrential rain and an overnight...

lexi6

Graduate•6 years ago

Amazing I did 25 min non stop running so so happy I have been told I'm a runner ...I will take that ..Thankyou 😊😊😊

Laura says I'm a runner week 6 done

Amazing I did 25 min non stop running so so happy I have been told I'm a runner ...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

Morning all, I’m a beginner and completed run 3 of week 1 this morning!

Run 3 Week 1

HigginsJo

•6 years ago

Just completed this and it felt great, had a proper sprint on the last run!!

Wk2r1

stupendous82

•6 years ago