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Hello I started C25K 2 years ago when I lost some weight doing slimming world and would like to share my story C25K weeks one to three were done in the gym...

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Introduction to running

Hello I started C25K 2 years ago when I lost some weight doing slimming world a...

Murphy113113

•5 years ago

I am on Strava now if anyone wants to follow 😊 I went for a three mile walk this morning and saw three woodpeckers and a blue tit. What have you seen on...

I am on Strava

I am on Strava now if anyone wants to follow 😊 I went for a three mile walk t...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

Chuffed to complete a hot run early this morning in searing heat in Southern Albania. And what a reward!

Albania W4R2

Chuffed to complete a hot run early this morning in searing heat in Southern Alb...

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago

After a gait analysis yesterday and purchased new trainers and having lots to do today my only option was to wake up at 5am and do my run. Wasn’t looking...

W7 r1 done!

After a gait analysis yesterday and purchased new trainers and having lots to do...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park run 48 minutes

Did my first park run this morning. Very slow but in keeping with my progress so far. Three circuits of the park. Managed to run the first two and then ran and...

Did my first park run this morning. Very slow but in keeping with my progress so...

Painterabstract

Graduate•5 years ago

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Do I need a foam roller?

I hadn’t heard of them til I was browsing on here. Do most people use them? I haven’t had much so far in the way of aching, but should I be using one anyway?

I hadn’t heard of them til I was browsing on here. Do most people use them? I ha...

Benttoe

Graduate•5 years ago

Good evening. I have just had a review published: https:/yougo.fit/nhs-couch-to-5k-app-review/

My review

Good evening. I have just had a review published: https:/yougo.fit/nhs-couch-to...

angie31964

Graduate•5 years ago

Just finished week 5 run 2 feeling great 👍 Next run 20 mins non-stop! 😮 bit daunting to say the least but will give it my all! Just wondered... how come...

WEEK 5 run 2 ✅

Just finished week 5 run 2 feeling great 👍 Next run 20 mins non-stop! 😮 bit d...

RunRach

Graduate•5 years ago

7 Replies

Foam roller recommendation please?

I keep hearing about how foam rollers are great (if painful!) - can anyone recommend one for me please, preferably one that won't break the bank as I have...

I keep hearing about how foam rollers are great (if painful!) - can anyone recom...

Debston

Graduate•5 years ago

34 Replies

Running on holiday or enjoy the break?

Second Parkrun 36.41 loving it....please any advice on what to do as I’m going on holiday next Saturday for one week, do I take a break from running or try and...

Second Parkrun 36.41 loving it....please any advice on what to do as I’m going o...

Cpankhurst1

Graduate•5 years ago

20 Replies

1st run

Started c25k yesterday, I’ve tried it a couple of times before but never managed to get very far. Hopefully this time I’ll do it!

Started c25k yesterday, I’ve tried it a couple of times before but never managed...

Thebluesmartie

•5 years ago

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Happy Days and park run

Two good things happened this week, I started the c25k because I was over weight had type 2 diabetes and was lazy. I started and was helped a lot by my wife...

Two good things happened this week, I started the c25k because I was over weight...

Nella

Graduate•5 years ago

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Gait analysis

As Ive just completed w6 and my old 20 quid reeboks are giving me blisters I decided to go for a gait analysis. Thought I would feel stupid on the treadmill...

As Ive just completed w6 and my old 20 quid reeboks are giving me blisters I dec...

1985lad

Graduate•5 years ago

Been going to get started for weeks. Finally did it today, Hard but pleased I did it.

FIRST RUN DONE

Been going to get started for weeks. Finally did it today, Hard but pleased I di...

Monty05

•5 years ago

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Anyone fancy a drink? 🤔

In case anyone’s interested 🍷🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️😂 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/5k-run-drink-glasses-wine-3087529

In case anyone’s interested 🍷🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️😂 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/wh...

SeeJillRun

Graduate•5 years ago

A solo/"homework" week (I run Mondays and Thursdays with a group of colleagues after work). Out in the sun, round the lake in the park again. Knees still...

Week 2 Run 3

A solo/"homework" week (I run Mondays and Thursdays with a group of colleagues a...

newrunnerchorlton

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Why Oh Why

... did I run in this heat. Never mind, week 7 completed and I’ve learned my lesson.

... did I run in this heat. Never mind, week 7 completed and I’ve learned my les...

ChipSticks53

Graduate•5 years ago

If my boyfriend gave me a massage on my legs, would the aching go away? It’s my first week, second run.. I got to say that after my run on Wednesday, my legs...

Sore Legs

If my boyfriend gave me a massage on my legs, would the aching go away? It’s my ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

Downloaded the app ages ago and decided today was the last day to make excuses. God it was tough but I did it and can’t wait to do run 2. Onwards and upwards 🥊

1st run done!

Downloaded the app ages ago and decided today was the last day to make excuses. ...

Sarahannt

•5 years ago

Well I didn’t improve my time, but I like the symmetry of 47:47. I was on track to complete 5k in under 40 minutes at the end of the first lap but I came...

Parkrun Consolidation run 3

Well I didn’t improve my time, but I like the symmetry of 47:47. I was on track...

jmd104

Graduate•5 years ago

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A PR PB

Thanks to hectic schedule this past few weeks, Saturdays have either been spent doing rugby things, or been my rest day, so this was my first Parkrun on a few...

Thanks to hectic schedule this past few weeks, Saturdays have either been spent ...

sTrongFuse

Graduate•5 years ago

6 Replies

First timer

I’ve just completed run 1. I am really overweight and unfit and have buried my head for far too long. I used to be sporty but never been ‘a runner’ and am...

I’ve just completed run 1. I am really overweight and unfit and have buried my ...

Justdoit123

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Almorr's 1st P.run

That was good, I really enjoyed my first parkrun this morning at Dunfermline, it was their 4th birthday so when the last person came over the finishing line...

That was good, I really enjoyed my first parkrun this morning at Dunfermline, it...

AlMorr

Ambassador•5 years ago

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First Park Run (warning long-ish post)

So...the end of my third consolidation weeks and 12 weeks in to this running malarkey 😬 I did my first Park Run this morning. Time was 38.48 which I was...

So...the end of my third consolidation weeks and 12 weeks in to this running mal...

suebuzz

Graduate•5 years ago

21 Replies

Couch to 5k: COMPLETE!

I started Couch to 5k 8 weeks ago, having never been a runner. At the beginning I found the programme really challenging. In my first week 1 run I had a stitch...

I started Couch to 5k 8 weeks ago, having never been a runner. At the beginning ...

bristolrunner

•5 years ago

Finally braved the gait analysis and some lovely brooks have been ordered 👟 So wish I’d done this earlier. A pb on Parkrun gave me the confidence to treat...

New trainers ordered

Finally braved the gait analysis and some lovely brooks have been ordered 👟 S...

Sp81

Graduate•5 years ago

So cuffed with myself never thought it possible me run for 25 minutes W7 bring it on ... that’s my head talking not my legs🤣🤣

W6 completed 🤪

So cuffed with myself never thought it possible me run for 25 minutes W7 bring i...

milliemollymelia

•5 years ago