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Shin splints

Hi. Very new to this, just finished week 1 and im suffering from shin splints. Left leg is worse. Any advice? X

Hi. Very new to this, just finished week 1 and im suffering from shin splints. L...

Kirstie1978

Graduate•5 years ago

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I did it 👏👏👏

Well I was anxious last night about the 25min run of week 6 but I believed in myself and did it. Took myself back to the coast like last week and ran before...

Well I was anxious last night about the 25min run of week 6 but I believed in my...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 Graduation Run Complete!

Dare I say I enjoyed this run and no struggle!

JuJogger

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling smug!

I had never run in my life and at 64 started C25K and qualified in March. I am now using the C25K+ runs which I am really enjoying especially the stamina one....

I had never run in my life and at 64 started C25K and qualified in March. I am ...

poohbear2608

Graduate•5 years ago

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First ever Parkrun

I have done it! Must admit it was fairly warm but as my local run is along the sea front I welcomed the sea breeze. Some runners there are amazing and super...

I have done it! Must admit it was fairly warm but as my local run is along the s...

Cally73

Graduate•5 years ago

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1at Park Run...oh dear

That went sooo badly. lol. Took me about 45 mins. Had to slow to a walk 3 times, felt sick and really did not enjoy it...at the time. Now I'm back home,...

That went sooo badly. lol. Took me about 45 mins. Had to slow to a walk 3 times,...

bananahead

Graduate•5 years ago

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Was going to run W8R3 today

I was due to run today but I’m going to listen to my body as Friday I did a boxercise class then yoga and then a gym workout and I’m going to listen to my body...

I was due to run today but I’m going to listen to my body as Friday I did a boxe...

Kevtrev

•5 years ago

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Crowd goes wild....

At least it did in my head 😀 Week 9 run 3 done! I feel amazing. Final run and I did the last 5 mins half a kph faster than the first 5 mins. Sooooo pleased....

At least it did in my head 😀 Week 9 run 3 done! I feel amazing. Final run and I...

WatcherF

Graduate•5 years ago

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Restart 👌

Realfoodieclub - is it possible to change/ lose my graduation badge please? I’ve started again after a looong break and would like to re-earn it if possible...

Realfoodieclub - is it possible to change/ lose my graduation badge please? I’v...

Jingle_berry

•5 years ago

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Love the reality check from those in the know 🥰

Had excuses not to run today, A) didn’t feel like it B) too much wine last night Wasn’t organised enough to note names, but whoever rehydrated with wine...

Had excuses not to run today, A) didn’t feel like it B) too much wine last nigh...

Jingle_berry

•5 years ago

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Oooof

Normanby park run. A long hot hard one. No phone signal so no music and no strava. Slower than back in January. Overtaken by a pensioner 😢

Normanby park run. A long hot hard one. No phone signal so no music and no strav...

ForestGrump63

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1 ✅

That was a huge jump but I did it! Feeling more confident on that week 9! I can definitely do week 5 after this week! Running in this sun was the killer for...

That was a huge jump but I did it! Feeling more confident on that week 9! I can ...

Matthew1990

•5 years ago

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Loving This Journey

Week 3 ticked off and what a beautiful morning for it. Body is holding up well and feeling both mentally and physically fitter with each run completed 🏃‍♂️

Week 3 ticked off and what a beautiful morning for it. Body is holding up well a...

Logan1980

Graduate•5 years ago

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SPRING FEVER QUEST...Certificate Time...

Hi everyone! Here is a Certificate, for those who have completed their goals, in the May Spring Fever Quest. Print it off...pop it in a frame and feel...

Hi everyone! Here is a Certificate, for those who have completed their goals, i...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Seem to have ground to a halt

So the last run I did was on Mon wk6r2. What with one thing and another won't get a chance to run again till Monday. So will have had a week off. Do you think...

So the last run I did was on Mon wk6r2. What with one thing and another won't ge...

Percyp73

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 2 done!

I completely this a couple of days ago but never posted! A little nervous for week 3 as I have no idea how I’m going to run for 3 minutes straight😱!! Mind...

I completely this a couple of days ago but never posted! A little nervous for we...

__fattofit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk5 run 3

Yeeeeaaahhh I did it and actually felt like I could have kept going for a little longer. Its a slow pace Im running, BUT I'M Running. I covered 3k in my...

Yeeeeaaahhh I did it and actually felt like I could have kept going for a little...

Arec

•5 years ago

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W3

Running for 3min is too hard. I will repeat this week.

Gardners_delight

•5 years ago

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Wk5 r3 amazing!

Hi all. I posted last night about not having done any runs since Monday due to being under the weather. Well this morning I decided to see how I got on and...

Hi all. I posted last night about not having done any runs since Monday due to b...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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FitBit inaccuracy

I was given a fitbit alta HR for Christmas and it's been a great motivator as I'd slacked off during the winter months. Alongside my iPhone, it was a good...

I was given a fitbit alta HR for Christmas and it's been a great motivator as I'...

Crolla

•5 years ago

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W1R3 done!

I can’t believe how much easier this one was than the first one. Still not loving the idea of an extra 30s next though.....🤔

I can’t believe how much easier this one was than the first one. Still not lovin...

JayAitch

•5 years ago

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Next Steps

Next steps after graduation - map my run, how long does 5k take me - pretty happy with this. Going to concentrate on hitting the 30 mins confidently then see...

Next steps after graduation - map my run, how long does 5k take me - pretty happ...

ssrrt

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hot and sunny graduation 🎓 ☀

I can't believe I have done this! Stepped out the door an hour ago, trainers on, bounce in my step ready to take on the final run of the program. Plodding...

I can't believe I have done this! Stepped out the door an hour ago, trainers on,...

Spurrr7

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tweaked my Groin

I've pulled my Groin - how long will it take to get better and am I ok to run with the injury? - I suspect not. It's not hugely painful but I can certainly...

I've pulled my Groin - how long will it take to get better and am I ok to run wi...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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I’ve done it!

Just got back from week 9 run 3! I couldn’t even run for a minute at the start so to run for 30, and quite enjoy it, feels great, I also never thought I’d be...

Just got back from week 9 run 3! I couldn’t even run for a minute at the start ...

Dzeey

Graduate•5 years ago

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Best recovery run yet and with no pain!

Just came back from doing a 20 minute recovery run (my upper thigh muscle has been painful for the last few weeks so I don't want to push myself too much) and...

Just came back from doing a 20 minute recovery run (my upper thigh muscle has be...

Redcello41

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 Run 1

Just about to go out for Week 4 Run 1... apprehensive about being able to do this big jump! Just like I was apprehensive about being able to do last week but I...

Just about to go out for Week 4 Run 1... apprehensive about being able to do thi...

Matthew1990

•5 years ago

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W4R2

Well just completed run 2 of week 4, this one was outdoors rather than on the treadmill, it was a bit harder but things like keeping a steady pace and...

Well just completed run 2 of week 4, this one was outdoors rather than on the tr...

Richlfb

Graduate•5 years ago

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Newbie W1r2

Hello all!! New to this and haven’t done any fitness for well over 12 months due to ankle injury. I have never been able to run, unless it was with a football...

Hello all!! New to this and haven’t done any fitness for well over 12 months due...

Boothy75

•5 years ago

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Park run! 🏃‍♀️

Got my first park run this morning and I’m so excited! One week away from being a graduate and I’m so proud of myself. Any last min tips??

Got my first park run this morning and I’m so excited! One week away from being ...

NewbieInDundee

Graduate•5 years ago

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All posts for June 2019

Shin splints

I did it 👏👏👏

W9R3 Graduation Run Complete!

Feeling smug!

First ever Parkrun

1at Park Run...oh dear

Was going to run W8R3 today

Crowd goes wild....

Restart 👌

Love the reality check from those in the know 🥰

Oooof

Week 4 Run 1 ✅

Loving This Journey

SPRING FEVER QUEST...Certificate Time...

Seem to have ground to a halt

Week 2 done!

Wk5 run 3

W3

Wk5 r3 amazing!

FitBit inaccuracy

W1R3 done!

Next Steps

Hot and sunny graduation 🎓 ☀

Tweaked my Groin

I’ve done it!

Best recovery run yet and with no pain!

Week 4 Run 1

W4R2

Newbie W1r2

Park run! 🏃‍♀️

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