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Did my first park run since graduating yesterday at Basildon. Great experience but 46 minutes is nothing to shout about. I can only get better. He ha. For...

First Park Run

Did my first park run since graduating yesterday at Basildon. Great experience b...

wappingdave

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi I was diagnosed with a progressive illness called peripheral theropathy....I was put on diazepam and reached highest dose....I only had 2 weeks left on my...

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Valium taper slip

Hi I was diagnosed with a progressive illness called peripheral theropathy....I ...

keltic

•5 years ago

Just back from completing W8R1 on a lovely sunny Sunday morning ... and all is well! 🏃‍♀️🌞

Successful Sunny Sunday 🌞

Just back from completing W8R1 on a lovely sunny Sunday morning ... and all is w...

BestFootForward

•5 years ago

Just completed W4R1 and really struggled for last 5 minute run although I did complete it I was holding onto the treadmill for a lot of support. I slowed down...

W4R1

Just completed W4R1 and really struggled for last 5 minute run although I did co...

Tilly444

•5 years ago

Just completed week 5 with my 20min run. Glorious sunshine what more could I ask for. Signed up for the River Ness 5k which is at the end of week 9 - positive...

On my way to 5k

Just completed week 5 with my 20min run. Glorious sunshine what more could I ask...

Grannyhugs

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running is addictive

You guys are my inspiration 🏃‍♀️ Just finished W2 R1 didn’t think I could do it but I smashed it 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Feeling chuffed to bits 😘

You guys are my inspiration 🏃‍♀️ Just finished W2 R1 didn’t think I could do it...

Piggy44

Graduate•5 years ago

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Feeling delighted!

When I started running in April, two of my goals were to take part in Race For Life and complete a Parkrun. After doing those, I set myself a target to run 5K...

When I started running in April, two of my goals were to take part in Race For L...

5210Runner

•5 years ago

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App Issues

Hi, Just wondering if has had any issues with the app? I've just started running with a huawei phone and when I leave the house the app is working but as...

Hi, Just wondering if has had any issues with the app? I've just started runni...

Captainfussy

Graduate•5 years ago

Great north run on tv, what you inspiration. Could I do it?

Great north run

Rogie55

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Smashed it, still can’t believe I can run this far, must be getting fitter, my heart rate doesn’t go up as high when I am running and recovers quicker 😃

Smashed it, still can’t believe I can run this far, must be getting fitter, my h...

Hidden

•5 years ago

Hi I'm doing my first run tomorrow. Any tips on things like warming up and cooling down? Or just general advice you've picked up along the way? TIA

Starting tomorrow--any advice?

Hi I'm doing my first run tomorrow. Any tips on things like warming up and cooli...

Lardybumneedstorun

•5 years ago

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W2R1 and proper socks!

I was dreading today with my heal blisters but the karrimore sock recommendation, blister plasters and going back to first run trainers and I did it. Good job...

I was dreading today with my heal blisters but the karrimore sock recommendation...

Mellanv

•5 years ago

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Week 2 completed 😮✌6th run who would of believe it ?Not me !

Got out of bed and out to run works best for me and today was no different sun shining in the park and I'm there doing my best and it was good enough !💪 Slow...

Got out of bed and out to run works best for me and today was no different sun s...

Monnie41

Graduate•5 years ago

Hi everyone! Here we are again... and with a definite chill in the air in the early morning... The lovely Autumn days are on the way... and certainly around my...

What is Your Week? September...Week 2.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Hi everyone! Here we are again... and with a definite chill in the air in the ea...

Oldfloss

Administrator•5 years ago

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Encouragement for the oldies.

I haven't posted for a bit, so I thought I ought to let everyone know I'm still here, still running, still reading all the reports. Over the last 2 weeks I ran...

I haven't posted for a bit, so I thought I ought to let everyone know I'm still ...

theoldfellow

•5 years ago

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W6R2

Just done W6R2 on a running machine, hope that counts!

Sydney7

Graduate•5 years ago

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3 weeks away but not too grim

So holidays, work, puppy, illness and ankles (!!) meant I’d not been for a run in 3 weeks. I spied a chance yesterday lunchtime and thought, ’if I don’t go now...

So holidays, work, puppy, illness and ankles (!!) meant I’d not been for a run i...

purplewalker

Graduate•5 years ago

I am on holiday and hadn’t done any runs since I came on Thursday but planned one this morning. Didn’t really fancy it but read some of the recent comments on...

Inspiration from this app

I am on holiday and hadn’t done any runs since I came on Thursday but planned on...

Couchfunky

Graduate•5 years ago

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Really proud of my run ❤️

This was W8R2 I just went for it 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️❤️

AngelVee

•5 years ago

Wow, W6R3 completed this evening and was told I’m officially a runner 😃 Super happy! Just wish I knew what distance I had done, can anyone recommend a free...

I’m a runner!

Wow, W6R3 completed this evening and was told I’m officially a runner 😃 Super h...

CouchDweller

•5 years ago

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Week 3

Started week 3 today after a 6 day gap because of illness. Means that I still haven't conquered running after work yet! Week 3 felt considerably shorter than...

Started week 3 today after a 6 day gap because of illness. Means that I still ha...

rosiecanrun

•5 years ago

First week completed, feeling good. Looking forward to next week

W1R3

19Nomad85

•5 years ago

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Where Do You Stand?

Heel, toe or somewhere in between. I watched the Japanese slow jogging video and they suggest landing on the middle part of the foot just behind the toes. On...

Heel, toe or somewhere in between. I watched the Japanese slow jogging video and...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 Run 1

Didn't go out for this run until I came from watching the football. Two great results today, we won at the footie and my run went well.

Didn't go out for this run until I came from watching the football. Two great re...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

Think the hills got in the way, maybe a tad too fast for me, but I did get further than before. The last 5 minutes I had to walk and run, and the last dozen...

Stepping stone podcast

Think the hills got in the way, maybe a tad too fast for me, but I did get furth...

MrsCDN

Graduate•5 years ago

Yeah first run of final week complete and it feels amazing ! I am slow but I did it a whole 30mins anyone else running at a similar pace?

W9 R1

Yeah first run of final week complete and it feels amazing ! I am slow but I did...

stalrunner

Graduate•5 years ago

On my recent ‘be kind to myself’ day I started making a little bear for charity. Now it’s finished. This will go to the Mercy ships that provide life changing...

My bear is done!

On my recent ‘be kind to myself’ day I started making a little bear for charity....

GreenLizard

Graduate•5 years ago

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Lake Garda

It was a rainy day in Lake Garda yesterday so took myself off for a quick couple of miles - too many tourists around to call it enjoyable but at least it got...

It was a rainy day in Lake Garda yesterday so took myself off for a quick couple...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago