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Post-Grad Run 2: Parklife

“And it's not about you joggers who go round and round and round” I was supposed to be doing Parkrun this morning. That was the plan. I’d printed out my...

“And it's not about you joggers who go round and round and round” I was suppos...

thegirlfrommarz

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 R1 🐌

Not the fastest, but not bad for a menopausal woman with 30 year old chronic back and creaky knees. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

Not the fastest, but not bad for a menopausal woman with 30 year old chronic bac...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running in Stornoway

We’re going on holiday to Stornoway in August. Are there any good places to run there?

We’re going on holiday to Stornoway in August. Are there any good places to run ...

ladyharvills

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 3 done 😁

So beforeI had my baby I used to be a 45-60 min runner 4/5 times a week until I got pregnant and that had to stop! Started the couch to 5K and was full of...

So beforeI had my baby I used to be a 45-60 min runner 4/5 times a week until I ...

zoearmstrong

•6 years ago

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Consolidation W3R1

Couldn’t decide whether to run this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Figured if I ran now I could have a drink or three tonight. Had to wait for a storm to...

Couldn’t decide whether to run this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Figured if I ...

Jay66UK

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally managed 5k

Finally managed to complete a 5k run. I graduated 2 weeks ago but never managed to run 5k. It was hard but I'm super proud of myself. Thanks for all the...

Finally managed to complete a 5k run. I graduated 2 weeks ago but never managed ...

Minimimi1

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated

Completed the course today, after 9 weeks of aches, pains and doubts I did it. Wish I had found this forum earlier, but hope for tips to keep increasing my...

Completed the course today, after 9 weeks of aches, pains and doubts I did it. W...

DoctorProd

•6 years ago

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Shorten that stride!

Had a revelation. Thought I should share. Shin splints made me stop for 3 weeks at week 8. Kept active on the rower but also read loads on running technique...

Had a revelation. Thought I should share. Shin splints made me stop for 3 weeks...

Scooter69

Graduate•6 years ago

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Struggled through last of Wk7 and a shout out to Bhangra Brothers

Just staggered through last of week 7 ..which I put down to last night's curry, white wine and no sleep ... Put together new playlist and found he bhangra was...

Just staggered through last of week 7 ..which I put down to last night's curry, ...

Sofabunny

•6 years ago

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I'm a fifty year old male newbie who has always HATED running

I have been on a health kick for the last couple of years as I realised that my partner was always looking at my belly and saying that I should eat less...

I have been on a health kick for the last couple of years as I realised that my ...

kwamelong

•6 years ago

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Newbie

Did my W1R1 last night and it was easier than I though but really feel it at the top of my leg today....any tips......W1R2 planned for tomorrow

Did my W1R1 last night and it was easier than I though but really feel it at the...

Dholmes

•6 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3 a very satisfying run !

I really didn't know how this morning's run would go. Run 2 of week 8 had been a challenge I had slowed down slightly and at the 27 minute mark I couldn't up...

I really didn't know how this morning's run would go. Run 2 of week 8 had been a...

RichardJH

Graduate•6 years ago

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Really pushed myself!

So first time out running with the other half - he has not fun properly for a few years - like myself - but seems to have been able to literally step out of...

So first time out running with the other half - he has not fun properly for a fe...

Penelopesimmons

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R2 Bagged

I have just completed my penultimate run of C25K, run 2 of week 9. With only one run left I feel very pleased that I have almost finished this wonderful...

I have just completed my penultimate run of C25K, run 2 of week 9. With only o...

AlMorr

Ambassador•6 years ago

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First 5K race done

Can't say that was easy; it was the hardest physical thing I've ever done and had to walk the final hill climb of what was a 5.4K Colne Gala route but chuffed...

Can't say that was easy; it was the hardest physical thing I've ever done and ha...

WINERYDOG

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2

All done with W1R2 by 9am. A later run than my previous and far more dog walkers in the woods than at 5.45. Almost every dog decided to run with me 🙄 not at...

All done with W1R2 by 9am. A later run than my previous and far more dog walkers...

musicalpolarbear

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7:3

Just done it and relatively easily. If you had told me that in Week 1 I would have fallen over laughing. Looking forward to weeks 8 and 9 here I come.

Just done it and relatively easily. If you had told me that in Week 1 I would ha...

Notjustjanice

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 run 1

Well that was a real struggle and I feel quite deflated! Due to work commitments I have gone 5 days between runs and am wondering if that was the problem....

Well that was a real struggle and I feel quite deflated! Due to work commitmen...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Postgrad Freestyle

I’ve just got back from my first postgrad run. I originally planned to keep repeating week 9 for a few runs, but had a change of heart and thought I’d have a...

I’ve just got back from my first postgrad run. I originally planned to keep repe...

Caotykim

•6 years ago

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Post injury struggles

I had a few Achilles issues after getting to week 7, run 2 and had ten days off after strict instructions from my physio. I am allowed to run again, but back...

I had a few Achilles issues after getting to week 7, run 2 and had ten days off ...

KatherineF

•6 years ago

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Graduation!!

I've only just gone and bloody done it!! Last run today. A really good strong 4.2k. Yayyyy!!

I've only just gone and bloody done it!! Last run today. A really good strong 4....

kazzy40

•6 years ago

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Any advice after ankle sprain please?

Hi, I completed W5R3 without any apparent injuries, but several hours later started to feel pain in the soft tissue around my ankle. I limped around a bit for...

Hi, I completed W5R3 without any apparent injuries, but several hours later star...

RF25

•6 years ago

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I've done it!

Can't believe it, W9R3 done - I've graduated, yippee. It hasn't quite sunk in, never really thought about coming to the end. Now what? 🤔 I know, keep on...

Can't believe it, W9R3 done - I've graduated, yippee. It hasn't quite sunk in, ...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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running around again

I graduated from C25K last year and I am pleased to say after a winter lay off I have just finished w9r3 (again). Im hoping to sustain the runs this time. Last...

I graduated from C25K last year and I am pleased to say after a winter lay off I...

T1gger

Graduate•6 years ago

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W4R2 feel like I’m flying through!

So I’ve been on my feet from 5am to around 11 from being at work, got home and at 11:45am went out to do week 4 run 2. I did run 1 this week on the...

So I’ve been on my feet from 5am to around 11 from being at work, got home and a...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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Week 3 run 1

So this week there’s 2, 3 minute runs !!!!! I thought that’s me finished !!!!! But I did it without a problem - surprised myself. I started at a weight if...

So this week there’s 2, 3 minute runs !!!!! I thought that’s me finished !!!!! B...

Marisa54

•6 years ago

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W2R3

Well didn't think I would do it but I have well proud of myself. After not doing any exercise since school

Well didn't think I would do it but I have well proud of myself. After not doing...

Redgal68

•6 years ago

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Week4 run 2 2.8miles

Can’t believe it felt that easy - only problem is I’ll need to find a longer route...

Can’t believe it felt that easy - only problem is I’ll need to find a longer rou...

MadDave

•6 years ago

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😊😊I DID IT 😊😊IM A RUNNER w9r3

I'm ecstatic 😊😊so happy I'm bursting with pride and emotion ..I went this morning to Strathclyde parkrun ...it was raining but I'm so glad of the rain to...

I'm ecstatic 😊😊so happy I'm bursting with pride and emotion ..I went this morn...

Myrar

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9 R1 & R2

Can't quite believe I'm writing this but only 1 Run to go in the plan! I'm planning to do my graduation run on Monday morning just before I head off on...

Can't quite believe I'm writing this but only 1 Run to go in the plan! I'm plan...

Runnermum

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Post-Grad Run 2: Parklife

W7 R1 🐌

Running in Stornoway

Week 3 done 😁

Consolidation W3R1

Finally managed 5k

Graduated

Shorten that stride!

Struggled through last of Wk7 and a shout out to Bhangra Brothers

I'm a fifty year old male newbie who has always HATED running

Newbie

Week 8 Run 3 a very satisfying run !

Really pushed myself!

W9R2 Bagged

First 5K race done

W1R2

Week 7:3

Week 8 run 1

Postgrad Freestyle

Post injury struggles

Graduation!!

Any advice after ankle sprain please?

I've done it!

running around again

W4R2 feel like I’m flying through!

Week 3 run 1

W2R3

Week4 run 2 2.8miles

😊😊I DID IT 😊😊IM A RUNNER w9r3

W9 R1 & R2

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