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..and the weather looks awful 😱 It’s my week 8 run 2 so fingers crossed it goes ok. I was running my first few weeks during the storms we had in March so...

Doing my first Parkrun tomorrow...

..and the weather looks awful 😱 It’s my week 8 run 2 so fingers crossed it goes...

socklady

•5 years ago

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Just completed run of week 4 and feeling proud!

I was worried about this run, but I really enjoyed it. I took a new route and the bluebells were beautiful. I am loving this programme and the sense of...

I was worried about this run, but I really enjoyed it. I took a new route and th...

Piggyspeedy

•5 years ago

Does anybody think there is space on here for making others aware of excess/unwanted sports gear? I have a couple of items that are no good to me now due to...

Unwanted Sports Gear

Does anybody think there is space on here for making others aware of excess/unwa...

Lynne1916

Graduate•5 years ago

So R3 completed. I am really going to finish this programme, I'm going to be running for 30mins non stop!!! Planning a parkrun with a couple of friends next...

W8R3 - onwards and upwards!

So R3 completed. I am really going to finish this programme, I'm going to be run...

PVH1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restarting the program

Hi guys, So last year I did the C25k program and loved it, sadly I then let things slip and restarted it a couple of months ago. All was going well and 5 weeks...

Hi guys, So last year I did the C25k program and loved it, sadly I then let thin...

Sarah1c25k

•5 years ago

I did W5r2 on the beach this morning on the last day of my holiday in Devon. Thrilling experience running by the sea at dawn and to know I had crossed the C25K...

Half way through C25K! Amazing 😃

I did W5r2 on the beach this morning on the last day of my holiday in Devon. Thr...

45Fitness

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R2 finally done

So that was interesting! In some ways it was a lot harder than the first, mainly because as soon as I started the first run my shins and calves realised what...

So that was interesting! In some ways it was a lot harder than the first, mainl...

TFG89

•5 years ago

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Week 1, 3rd run ✅

I did my week one day three run last night and enjoyed actually enjoyed it. Today I’ve printed my Park Run barcodes, now I’m trying to build up the courage to...

I did my week one day three run last night and enjoyed actually enjoyed it. Toda...

Cezza38

•5 years ago

I cannot believe that I have been so motivated! I have just started w2 r1 . I got home and got ready and went straight out before I could change my mind!...

Enjoying running already??!!!

I cannot believe that I have been so motivated! I have just started w2 r1 . I go...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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I managed a full 90 seconds without being hospitalised!

Week 2 run 1 just done and I'm pleased to report that no NHS resources were drained on this occasion 🙌 Forgot to put ye olde sports bra on though so lucky to...

Week 2 run 1 just done and I'm pleased to report that no NHS resources were drai...

Lindsey-joy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1r2 completed!

Woo hoo! I’m a runner now 🏃‍♀️, as I’ve done it more than once! 🤣 After watching the Japanese video a couple of times, I found it a lot easier. Funnily...

Woo hoo! I’m a runner now 🏃‍♀️, as I’ve done it more than once! 🤣 After watchi...

MuddledGardener

Graduate•5 years ago

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W7R2 - on the advice of Granspeed

Thought I would try out these new fangled toe sock thingys. Well what a revelation! I fully expected them to feel uncomfortable, they felt a bit weird to...

Thought I would try out these new fangled toe sock thingys. Well what a revelat...

Jogunlikely

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week one in the bag

Week 1 done and today was fractionally faster so a bit further roll on next week it’s so hard but then we are in our 60’s What a great place to run

Week 1 done and today was fractionally faster so a bit further roll on next week...

SueAppleRun

Graduate•5 years ago

Personally, I try NOT to get noticed, although the bum clenching is attracting a few looks, but in case anyone else wants to draw attention to...

An interesting idea....

Personally, I try NOT to get noticed, although the bum clenching is attracting a...

furlmouse

Graduate•5 years ago

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Calf muscles easier today...

I completed w3r2 after work today. I’ve suffered with sore calf muscles when running and although they still ached today, it definitely felt easier. I was...

I completed w3r2 after work today. I’ve suffered with sore calf muscles when run...

Hbb1502

Graduate•5 years ago

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Repeating a week

I had to stop running half way through week 4 because of painful knees. After a couple of weeks break I am having another go but decided to go back to week 3....

I had to stop running half way through week 4 because of painful knees. After a ...

111970

•5 years ago

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Wheezy week8 run2

Had to stop after 10 mins. Just couldn’t get enough air into my lungs. It was like the biggest intake of breath I was taking was not enough each time and...

Had to stop after 10 mins. Just couldn’t get enough air into my lungs. It was li...

Milajayne

Graduate•5 years ago

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Nice cool run 🏃‍♀️

Week 6 run 1 done Really enjoyed that run feeling ready for the weekend now 😊

Clarebear73

Graduate•5 years ago

Home early - it’s run day! Get the gear on Raindrops on the window Rain jacket on Rain gets heavier Rain jacket off Back to couch... But then the discipline...

W4R2 in the rain

Home early - it’s run day! Get the gear on Raindrops on the window Rain jacket ...

MarybellM

•5 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3 Complete

I have just run for 20 mins non stop, i am so pleased. I struggled with 1 minute 5 weeks ago. This plan is amazing , if i can do it anyone can. Get in.

I have just run for 20 mins non stop, i am so pleased. I struggled with 1 minu...

Daznvern

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie

Evening all I've literally just signed up to this and seems a bit daunting, but I'm gonna give it 100% and see if I can smash my goals!!

Evening all I've literally just signed up to this and seems a bit daunting, but...

Rugbylad_82

•5 years ago

Hi After pulling my calf on w7 r1 3 weeks ago I can now walk lol I am thinking of going for a walk tonight can I play W1 r1??? Then when ready jump forward to...

Recovering from injury

Hi After pulling my calf on w7 r1 3 weeks ago I can now walk lol I am thinking o...

stalrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

Well, thanks to earlier advice I went and got Compeed blister plasters, slapped them on and ran! Wet and windy and not too well prepped if I’m honest but did...

Blisters or no blisters I’m pushing on - W9R2!

Well, thanks to earlier advice I went and got Compeed blister plasters, slapped ...

jaybrass73

Graduate•5 years ago

For some reason I was dreading this mornings run, I think I’m just low on energy! But I really enjoyed it and only got tired in the final 3 min run - feel...

W3R2 - easier than I thought!

For some reason I was dreading this mornings run, I think I’m just low on energy...

Hidden

•5 years ago

I've worn to padding through at the heel on my trusty road shoes, going for new ones Sunday and get a gait analysis done at the sometime. I was hoping to do...

Road Shoes broken!!!

I've worn to padding through at the heel on my trusty road shoes, going for new ...

Piglet7969

Graduate•5 years ago

I’ve just completed my second run of week 5 - 2 lots of 8 minutes of running with a 5 minute walk in between. Looked at my third run of this week - it’s a full...

Week 5

I’ve just completed my second run of week 5 - 2 lots of 8 minutes of running wit...

Mkeenan1990

•5 years ago

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Week 9, Run 2... one more run to go.

Finally, 30 minutes with Laura, after my last two runs where I lost Laura and went over. No cut out this time. But a thank you to my backup, Fitbit, for the...

Finally, 30 minutes with Laura, after my last two runs where I lost Laura and we...

Charliemom

Graduate•5 years ago