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Running in the heatwave

I have been running Parkruns the last 9 weeks and have got slower as the temperature has gone up. Is this a coincidence or does the heat make it more difficult...

I have been running Parkruns the last 9 weeks and have got slower as the tempera...

p1M2l3

•6 years ago

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Week2 run 2

After putting it off all day I did it ....and it was great .

REBECCA59

•6 years ago

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Pink shorts

So Jay66UK here's my shorts as promised... in an action shot from tonight's run! There's no getting away from the pinkness that's for sure. So I decided to...

So Jay66UK here's my shorts as promised... in an action shot from tonight's run!...

Saartjie

Graduate•6 years ago

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Advice pls

Hi Thank you for all your posts that have kept me going I started my C25K journey few weeks ago and I’m now on W4R2 Since starting I’ve done all my runs at the...

Hi Thank you for all your posts that have kept me going I started my C25K journe...

Fountain

•6 years ago

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W7 R2 👍

Evening run for the first time. First 10mins awful - thought for the first time I would have to give up and try another day - but then I seemed to find a...

Evening run for the first time. First 10mins awful - thought for the first time ...

Mollymot

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R2- NOT feeling the love!

I love it when my daughter comes running with me. I love running along the canal, waving to the passing boats. I love the sun and cooling breeze. I love...

I love it when my daughter comes running with me. I love running along the canal...

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Been trying all day to post..

W7R2

MeandMam

Graduate•6 years ago

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Race at your Pace!

Just signed up for July’s Race at your pace challenge, I have chosen to do the 50 mile one so 80 km! Really hope I can do it as fancy a shiny medal at the end!...

Just signed up for July’s Race at your pace challenge, I have chosen to do the 5...

Susietirzah78

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1 run 3

So I put off my run today as I didn’t feel to good so postponed it till Monday as I’m out all day tomorrow

So I put off my run today as I didn’t feel to good so postponed it till Monday a...

Janey1976

•6 years ago

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Sahara Desert Death Race 2013

Following an early post by Irish-John.... enjoy! NB: all images were labelled 'for reuse' from Google - so no copy problems

Following an early post by Irish-John.... enjoy! NB: all images were labelled 'f...

Equi-geek

Graduate•6 years ago

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Thank you...

I asked for some advice before doing W4R1 and was blown away by the amount of support so many people gave me - it gave me the boost I needed. I also bought an...

I asked for some advice before doing W4R1 and was blown away by the amount of su...

running4katie

•6 years ago

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Attempt at W5R3

Following my previous post about a week ago about the mental struggle to get W5R2 done, I’m pleased to say I clocked it up on Wed @10kmp pace. I did try slower...

Following my previous post about a week ago about the mental struggle to get W5R...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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5k Race Warm-Up Advice Needed

Hi everyone Though I’m only on W7 R3, I entered a 5k race (on 15th July) as motivation when I first started the C25K programme. I should be finishing the...

Hi everyone Though I’m only on W7 R3, I entered a 5k race (on 15th July) as moti...

BlondeAmbition72

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

Well that was a bit of a shock! Going from walk run, walk run to 20 minutes of straight running - thought my lungs were going to burst 🤣. Am very proud that...

Well that was a bit of a shock! Going from walk run, walk run to 20 minutes of s...

CurvyCaroline

•6 years ago

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W4 t2

Any advice to help with calf pain have to have a weeks rest in between every run

Any advice to help with calf pain have to have a weeks rest in between every run...

Tina1168

•6 years ago

1 Reply

“There are two types of runner...”

“...those who have run with their top inside out and those who haven’t run with their top inside out - yet!”

“...those who have run with their top inside out and those who haven’t run with ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Dreading week 4

I’ve just completed week 3 of couch to 5k and am dreading week 4. I found the 3 minute runs excruciating and am apprehensive of doing 5 minutes, especially...

I’ve just completed week 3 of couch to 5k and am dreading week 4. I found the 3...

FatBob793

•6 years ago

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Back on track

It's taken me three weeks to get back to running after a horrible virus. I was on w9 but today I managed 2 ten minute runs. Onwards and upwards. It feels good...

It's taken me three weeks to get back to running after a horrible virus. I was ...

Annemcl

•6 years ago

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Week 7, run 3

So, I went this morning and did it. It was slow, and hot and the slowest I have run 25 mins so far... Slightly nervous about running 28 mins next week. More...

So, I went this morning and did it. It was slow, and hot and the slowest I have ...

ClarePF

Graduate•6 years ago

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Amazing day today! 🏃‍♀️

So today I was down on Abersoch beach watching the amazing athletes who competed in the 3 levels of triathlon runs today the hardest of which was the roc which...

So today I was down on Abersoch beach watching the amazing athletes who competed...

Pancakes

Graduate•6 years ago

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Runner’s High

I graduated a month ago and am consolidating my very new skills by mixing up and re-doing the runs from the last three weeks. What bothers me, though, is that...

I graduated a month ago and am consolidating my very new skills by mixing up and...

Firsttimenanna1

•6 years ago

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End of week 5. At last!!

I’ve struggled with week 5, I went on holiday for a week after run 2. Couldn’t face trying to run 20 minutes when I got back so decided to repeat run 2. I...

I’ve struggled with week 5, I went on holiday for a week after run 2. Couldn’t f...

Janebuswell

•6 years ago

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I want me badge!

I’m told I can get a virtual badge for completing the C25K!. Where can I get this badge ? I wish to wear it with virtual Honor !

I’m told I can get a virtual badge for completing the C25K!. Where can I get thi...

Forestgrump

Graduate•6 years ago

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Carry on or repeat?

I have had some back pain over the past week and where I was doing three runs a week up until end of week 4, week 5 has stretched over ten days and it is now...

I have had some back pain over the past week and where I was doing three runs a ...

snoopsaloops

•6 years ago

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Just a thought! What defines graduating?

I plan to do my week 9 run 3 at a local parkrun! If I do it in 29 mins and 59 seconds does that mean that I do not graduate because I haven't run for 30 mins!...

I plan to do my week 9 run 3 at a local parkrun! If I do it in 29 mins and 59 se...

ch3lsea007

•6 years ago

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Frustrated and disappointed

Just 2 runs to go before graduation . However I’m getting a lot of hip pain. I’m determined to finish the programme but if the hip pain persists I can’t see...

Just 2 runs to go before graduation . However I’m getting a lot of hip pain. I’m...

Watkins46

•6 years ago

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newbie!! any advice welcome.

hi all I am totally new to exercise. I have reached a point in my life where I need to change. any advice for the running or healthier eating would be greatly...

hi all I am totally new to exercise. I have reached a point in my life where I n...

jam123

•6 years ago

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Shoes

So many running shoes to choose from! Any advice for an affordable pair/brand for a beginner?

So many running shoes to choose from! Any advice for an affordable pair/brand fo...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Loved today’s run

After a weeks break we went out this morning and completed W6 D2. Absolutely loved it and for the first time really enjoyed the running. Not sure about the...

After a weeks break we went out this morning and completed W6 D2. Absolutely lov...

CKem

Graduate•6 years ago

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Race for Life

It was a tad warm 😅 but there was a breeze in places ... we ran it all 😃😃😃😅😅 running and trying to drink water is quite tricky I’ve discovered so I...

It was a tad warm 😅 but there was a breeze in places ... we ran it all 😃😃😃😅...

Bridget007

Graduate•6 years ago

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All posts for June 2018

Running in the heatwave

Week2 run 2

Pink shorts

Advice pls

W7 R2 👍

W7R2- NOT feeling the love!

Been trying all day to post..

Race at your Pace!

W1 run 3

Sahara Desert Death Race 2013

Thank you...

Attempt at W5R3

5k Race Warm-Up Advice Needed

Week 5 Run 3

W4 t2

“There are two types of runner...”

Dreading week 4

Back on track

Week 7, run 3

Amazing day today! 🏃‍♀️

Runner’s High

End of week 5. At last!!

I want me badge!

Carry on or repeat?

Just a thought! What defines graduating?

Frustrated and disappointed

newbie!! any advice welcome.

Shoes

Loved today’s run

Race for Life

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