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Me & Slinkylinky Parkrunning

Certainly was a warm Parkrun, Slinky can be seen at the back coming down under the trees..

Certainly was a warm Parkrun, Slinky can be seen at the back coming down under t...

davelinks

Graduate•5 years ago

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Park runs have hills!

Park runs have hills, but I was training on a flat route, so when it came to the Park runs I was knackered! This morning, I knew I had to bust the 30 mins run,...

Park runs have hills, but I was training on a flat route, so when it came to the...

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Hamstring injury

Not been on for a while after feeling pain during park run, physio massage confirmed torn hamstring, wow does it hurt!! Can't believe how much i miss running...

Not been on for a while after feeling pain during park run, physio massage confi...

Nannyto2

Graduate•5 years ago

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Question about breathing

I graduated 6 months ago and still run 3 times per week varying my runs . Sometimes I'm still getting breathless . I'm really not running fast . So for the...

I graduated 6 months ago and still run 3 times per week varying my runs . Someti...

Buddy34

Graduate•5 years ago

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First 5K since Graduating

I’m really happy with myself this morning as I have only gone and done it!!! Hooray to me !!! Yep one happy runner as I clocked up my first 5K. I kept going...

I’m really happy with myself this morning as I have only gone and done it!!! Hoo...

Scouser67

Graduate•5 years ago

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Back to the consolidation runs!

After 2 weeks of wheezing, sneezing and general tiredness I got 6 hours straight sleep! Time for a run around the city and our beautiful cathedral!

After 2 weeks of wheezing, sneezing and general tiredness I got 6 hours straight...

Coolcookingteacher

Graduate•5 years ago

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What is your week August week 1

Hello runners:) Here we are again another month gone and still so changeable with the weather 😀. So many of us running now and doing the most amazing...

Hello runners:) Here we are again another month gone and still so changeable w...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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The Summer Runcation Quest week one - Feel free to join.

Hi. Welcome to week One of the Welcome to the Quest, I know we have had a bit of sunshine and rain to deal with, but it still important to keep hydrating in...

Hi. Welcome to week One of the Welcome to the Quest, I know we have had a bit...

Realfoodieclub

Graduate•5 years ago

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Strava Summit Dummy

So holiday relaxed scrolling and decide to go for Strava Summit ( probs not worth it but I was feeling curious / rash). I can instantly see a few extra bits of...

So holiday relaxed scrolling and decide to go for Strava Summit ( probs not wort...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Buzzing!

Yay! C25k completed. As you can see, I'm a happy boy. It's been such a journey from running a minute at a time to the full 30 minutes and all the ups and downs...

Yay! C25k completed. As you can see, I'm a happy boy. It's been such a journey f...

Jonno1230

Graduate•5 years ago

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Is it just me....

Is it just me or do you chat to your C25K trainer? I like to think me and Sarah have built up a rapport. She tells me I’m doing great and I say “thank you...

Is it just me or do you chat to your C25K trainer? I like to think me and Sarah ...

Inforthelongru

Graduate•5 years ago

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1st park run

Challenged myself to complete parkrun by 71st Birthday. Really hard work but very proud! Just over 36 mins but a bit dispirited to be almost last 🙁. Not sure...

Challenged myself to complete parkrun by 71st Birthday. Really hard work but ver...

Bayo

•5 years ago

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Puzzled wk6 run1

Absolutely cock a hoop I managed the 20 min run in wk 5 and thought this staged run in wk 6 of of 2 x 5 mins and one 8 mins should be a doddle. No way! I...

Absolutely cock a hoop I managed the 20 min run in wk 5 and thought this staged ...

Birker

Graduate•5 years ago

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Where’s your favourite place to run?

Just completed W7 near Glastonbury. I’ve been fortunate in finishing each week somewhere different. My top three are Ryde on IOW, Ksamil in Southern Albania...

Just completed W7 near Glastonbury. I’ve been fortunate in finishing each week s...

DaiFit

Graduate•5 years ago

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Parkrun#3

Poole park run, still hard going, but you might as well have fun along the way!

Archieandme

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidating Quicker

I love living where I do. It’s a quiet, peaceful village and I enjoy being able to walk in woods and fields without going somewhere in the car first. But since...

I love living where I do. It’s a quiet, peaceful village and I enjoy being able ...

SpeedMaQueen

Graduate•5 years ago

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Morning or evening run?

Morning all, Just wondered as a newbie, is running morning or evening better? Or how many of you run best in mornings or evenings? Thanks 🏃🏻‍♀️

Morning all, Just wondered as a newbie, is running morning or evening better? O...

George24

•5 years ago

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Boom week 1 smashed

Never thought it would happen up at 5.30 for a run never.I am still not that great at meeting people when trying to run so the early morning run is great for...

Never thought it would happen up at 5.30 for a run never.I am still not that gr...

Firunner

•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2

5.53am start and although it was cool to start with, I was very hot by the end. Still can’t understand how people run at midday ! Really enjoyed this run...

5.53am start and although it was cool to start with, I was very hot by the end. ...

CAFC62

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yippee.... I did it.... Week 5 run3

Thank you all that advised me on my last run. I headed out for week 3 completely out of whack! Having been at work all day I was already tired. Normally I go...

Thank you all that advised me on my last run. I headed out for week 3 complete...

WobblyJogger

•5 years ago

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Nearly, Man

I’ve been going to run for years, but have always found an excuse not to do it, people laughing, potential injury, not being any good, having nowhere to run....

I’ve been going to run for years, but have always found an excuse not to do it, ...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

12 Replies

Got to keep going

This morning I set out on a planned run, just early enough to fit it in before my family taxi duties and just late enough to allow me some welcome recovery...

This morning I set out on a planned run, just early enough to fit it in before m...

Richard7

Graduate•5 years ago

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a little motivation please?

so i started my c25k journey on the 5th january this year, and have struggled to keep motivated. whenever i struggle i read all the inspiring posts on here and...

so i started my c25k journey on the 5th january this year, and have struggled to...

gettingfitter32

•5 years ago

27 Replies

From 0K to Half Marathon

I started CT5K in January this year. I always hated running, even as a child. I really wanted to get back to work outs, however didn't want to spend money to...

I started CT5K in January this year. I always hated running, even as a child. I...

AniMagy

Graduate•5 years ago

46 Replies

Getting back to running - pain free?

Well I have always been active but I have struggled with healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight. Back pain last year really got me starting from...

Well I have always been active but I have struggled with healthy eating and main...

Lilolyl

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Challenge staying hydrated...

I've had a quick search through the forum, and most posts seem to point towards Flipbelt, but was wondering if anyone else could recommend water bottles/belts...

I've had a quick search through the forum, and most posts seem to point towards ...

epic_fai

Graduate•5 years ago

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OMG!! I just finished w5r3 😃🙌

I am so gobsmacked and amazed!! I’ve done a run for 20min nonstop! Wow! I never thought I’d get to this week and complete it. I have to say it’s been hard as...

I am so gobsmacked and amazed!! I’ve done a run for 20min nonstop! Wow! I never ...

Goslow

Graduate•5 years ago

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Novice runner!

Just completed my 2nd run of week 1! A complete novice! Feel great but right now just cannot imagine running nonstop for even 5 mins. I think first I will...

Just completed my 2nd run of week 1! A complete novice! Feel great but right no...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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W9R2 Second time around, 5K in the bag, great to be back!

Thirty minutes is about three and a quarter laps of my local park and today I finished the run and just kept going until I completed four laps which is over...

Thirty minutes is about three and a quarter laps of my local park and today I fi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Oh my gosh I'm back again!

So it's been over 3 months since I've been allowed to run after my foot operation. It's been hard sitting and waiting for my feet to heal but I got the go...

So it's been over 3 months since I've been allowed to run after my foot operatio...

Fatbottomgirl

Graduate•5 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2019

Me & Slinkylinky Parkrunning

Park runs have hills!

Hamstring injury

Question about breathing

First 5K since Graduating

Back to the consolidation runs!

What is your week August week 1

The Summer Runcation Quest week one - Feel free to join.

Strava Summit Dummy

Buzzing!

Is it just me....

1st park run

Puzzled wk6 run1

Where’s your favourite place to run?

Parkrun#3

Consolidating Quicker

Morning or evening run?

Boom week 1 smashed

Week 9 Run 2

Yippee.... I did it.... Week 5 run3

Nearly, Man

Got to keep going

a little motivation please?

From 0K to Half Marathon

Getting back to running - pain free?

Challenge staying hydrated...

OMG!! I just finished w5r3 😃🙌

Novice runner!

W9R2 Second time around, 5K in the bag, great to be back!

Oh my gosh I'm back again!

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