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Parkrun PB in the rain! 💦🏃‍♀️🐕💦

Oh wow that was exhilarating. 😀 The rain wasn’t as heavy as the forecast promised, but it was still quite wet and chilly nonetheless. Perfect conditions to...

Oh wow that was exhilarating. 😀 The rain wasn’t as heavy as the forecast promis...

cheekychipmunks

Graduate•6 years ago

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Well I'm certainly consistent!

I wasn't going to do park run today cos of the forcast for rain, but I woke to find light drizzle so I thought as it's park runs 14th birthday, I would go...

I wasn't going to do park run today cos of the forcast for rain, but I woke to f...

SANDI_runs

Graduate•6 years ago

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Running gear

What's best to run in the rain to keep dry

dolcie06

•6 years ago

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A (probably slightly premature) question

Having completed W3R2 yesterday, and, dare I say it, quite enjoyed it, I’m beginning to think I might just do this. However, I think one of the major elements...

Having completed W3R2 yesterday, and, dare I say it, quite enjoyed it, I’m begin...

Pickles1234

•6 years ago

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First park run

Having graduated in July I finally got round to doing my first park run.....I work most Saturdays so this was my first opportunity and it was ace!! It is...

Having graduated in July I finally got round to doing my first park run.....I wo...

QannaB

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5K+Running podcasts for graduates of Couch to 5k

these sound realy good when and only when you have done all of the c25k https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-what-next/

these sound realy good when and only when you have done all of the c25k https://...

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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Post graduation dip

So.... graduated few weeks ago and only now managing 1 run per week, sometimes per fortnight! Not feeling motivated so was thinking I need a plan. Going to...

So.... graduated few weeks ago and only now managing 1 run per week, sometimes p...

Blue94

Graduate•6 years ago

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Never run past a fish and chippy

Week 1 run 3 done today! Managed to do a proper run for the first 2 intervals but quickly resumed my truffle shuffle for the rest. My biggest mistake today, I...

Week 1 run 3 done today! Managed to do a proper run for the first 2 intervals bu...

CathyB123

•6 years ago

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Back into it

Started c25k in feb and absolutely loved it. Never actually graduated as i was running 5k by week 7. In june i pulled something deep inside my leg and have...

Started c25k in feb and absolutely loved it. Never actually graduated as i was r...

Luken

•6 years ago

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My first 5K

I ran my first 5K this morning. It is a couple of weeks since I graduated in C25K. I have added a couple of minutes in each run. My speed has increased without...

I ran my first 5K this morning. It is a couple of weeks since I graduated in C25...

Snoozan

•6 years ago

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Week 8 in the bag

Lovely run this morning for yogi dog and me. Lots of other people out running and saying hello to us both. Lots of cyclists too saying hi or smiling. Yogi dog...

Lovely run this morning for yogi dog and me. Lots of other people out running an...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

I did it

Final C25K run completed this morning in the pouring rain, but feel fantastic 😀😀😀😁❤❤❤❤❤🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Final C25K run completed this morning in the pouring rain, but feel fantastic 😀...

Piglet7969

Graduate•6 years ago

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Rest day

Today is not the best day as the weather is awful. It's a rest day for me but I've just been to a yoga class and it was wonderful stretching those legs .......

Today is not the best day as the weather is awful. It's a rest day for me but I'...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Oh my days that's it!

Well I'm finally at the end of my couch to 5k journey and I finished with a huge smile I started the journey with my friend virtually if you would and today...

Well I'm finally at the end of my couch to 5k journey and I finished with a huge...

jessieb887

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

Hello, I’m new here

That’s a lie, I’m not new really. I have however had a break from the forum for a few weeks, following a chronic disc problem flare up and having to take some...

That’s a lie, I’m not new really. I have however had a break from the forum for ...

Dralimc

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7 v's Parkrun

Due to work I'm down to one run a week, last week decided to follow the Parkrun route just to see how far I needed to train, to complete a 5k. When Jo...

Due to work I'm down to one run a week, last week decided to follow the Parkrun ...

Superspud

Graduate•6 years ago

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Braved the daylight!!!

Week 7 Run 3 completed this morning-first run in the light braving shuffling past dog walkers, runners, postmen etc. Much prefer being in the dark on an early...

Week 7 Run 3 completed this morning-first run in the light braving shuffling pas...

Speedy99

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 6 down

Completed week 6 had a extra days rest after a tiring week at work. Actually found the first 5-6 mins the hardest on this one then seemed to settle into a pace...

Completed week 6 had a extra days rest after a tiring week at work. Actually fou...

FlexFury

Graduate•6 years ago

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Back on it like a car bonnet:)

My last run was 25th Sept, and between my sister's hen weekend, alcohol consumption and then a tummy bug I didn't get out to finish W8R3 until this morning....

My last run was 25th Sept, and between my sister's hen weekend, alcohol consumpt...

Hidden

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Very wet W8R3

It was very wet and cold this morning, can anyone recommend any waterproof trainers, feet were quite soggy.

It was very wet and cold this morning, can anyone recommend any waterproof train...

Lisa3009

Graduate•6 years ago

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First Park run!

Completed my first run today Felt panicky to begin with but as I warmed up, really began to enjoy it 5k in 31 mins, am so thrilled!

Completed my first run today Felt panicky to begin with but as I warmed up, real...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Graduate!

A long time coming (I think I started in May!) especially the last couple of weeks as I’ve started rowing and my legs have been like jelly! Still, final run...

A long time coming (I think I started in May!) especially the last couple of wee...

GirlOnTheRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Sitting in the car now, chickened out of my run

So daughter has been in her dance class for 25 mins and I’m sitting in the car park in my car. It is just cold out there and I don’t want to take my puffa...

So daughter has been in her dance class for 25 mins and I’m sitting in the car p...

southlundon

Graduate•6 years ago

14 Replies

Wk 3 done

I am buzzing. 50 yrs old and haven't ran since schooldays. Feeling positive about the next few weeks but also can't quite believe I am doing this!

I am buzzing. 50 yrs old and haven't ran since schooldays. Feeling positive ab...

BeckySharp1

•6 years ago

13 Replies

W5R3

So I was looking forward to this one. However, last night I went to bed with a really painful left knee, backache, stiff neck and feeling a bit bloaty 🙁 Felt...

So I was looking forward to this one. However, last night I went to bed with a r...

Sprocker66

Graduate•6 years ago

4 Replies

If you told me this last year ...

If you told me last year, that I have been for a run before 9pm on Saturday, I would have laughed and said no bloody way... But I have, and I'm really loving...

If you told me last year, that I have been for a run before 9pm on Saturday, I w...

DoozerMcDooze

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7, R1 last night and a new route to mix things up a bit

Good grief, it was tough! Decided to stay closer to home for a change as we were having a cheeky takeaway after so I wanted to get back ASAP . Only issue with...

Good grief, it was tough! Decided to stay closer to home for a change as we wer...

LolaMac81

Graduate•6 years ago

15 Replies

Miserable weather

With the weather turning and the dark nights am thinking of buying a treadmill what's people views on them and I guess it's the same just not running out side...

With the weather turning and the dark nights am thinking of buying a treadmill ...

dolcie06

•6 years ago

13 Replies

I think I just graduated !

Well. That's it ! I'm just back from W9R3, really chuffed and quite pleased with myself ! I'm still only running 3k in 30 minutes (hilly paths), but I can't...

Well. That's it ! I'm just back from W9R3, really chuffed and quite pleased with...

HillsEverywhere

Graduate•6 years ago

21 Replies

Good advice alert.....

I do love reading other people's words of wisdom on here, so I'll share my mornings thoughts.... Do NOT look at the forum on a weekend rest day.... SOO...

I do love reading other people's words of wisdom on here, so I'll share my morni...

uncle_wiggy

Graduate•6 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2018

Parkrun PB in the rain! 💦🏃‍♀️🐕💦

Well I'm certainly consistent!

Running gear

A (probably slightly premature) question

First park run

Couch to 5K+Running podcasts for graduates of Couch to 5k

Post graduation dip

Never run past a fish and chippy

Back into it

My first 5K

Week 8 in the bag

I did it

Rest day

Oh my days that's it!

Hello, I’m new here

W7 v's Parkrun

Braved the daylight!!!

Week 6 down

Back on it like a car bonnet:)

Very wet W8R3

First Park run!

Graduate!

Sitting in the car now, chickened out of my run

Wk 3 done

W5R3

If you told me this last year ...

W7, R1 last night and a new route to mix things up a bit

Miserable weather

I think I just graduated !

Good advice alert.....

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