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parkrun part 2

I did my second parkrun today. I completed the first lap at 15:45, a bit too fast, and finished in 32:23, a minute less than my graduation run, but the problem...

I did my second parkrun today. I completed the first lap at 15:45, a bit too fas...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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Unbelievable!! But Fab!

Hi all, apologies for two shares in a week but some of you may be interested. I am in awe of her! Also had a great run today - knee is on the mend and loving...

Hi all, apologies for two shares in a week but some of you may be interested. I ...

carole01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running on Tartan

Just wanted to recommend for anyone feeling the effects of pounding tarmac to have a go on a proper athletics track, it's like running on a mattress (I...

Just wanted to recommend for anyone feeling the effects of pounding tarmac to ha...

Jason666

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 7 run 1

Week 7 run 1 stopped the watch on cool down but including the warm up 5 min fast walk I did a sub 30 5k!

Week 7 run 1 stopped the watch on cool down but including the warm up 5 min fast...

Charlottesmummy

•9 years ago

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Week 1 Day 1 of The Journey of Change

Hi Everyone In a few min will be my first effort of running.. Part of my Journey of Change involves to get my butt moving more.. So here I am taking a huge...

Hi Everyone In a few min will be my first effort of running.. Part of my Jour...

MoNi88

•9 years ago

41 Replies

How necessary are running shoes?

Hey :) I'm only in my first week, so I don't think proper shoes are that necessary right now, but will they become required in a later week? The only shoes I...

Hey :) I'm only in my first week, so I don't think proper shoes are that necess...

meames

•9 years ago

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27:30 Parkrun!!??

I haven't had reliable internet access for the past few weeks so it has taken me until today to look up the resuts of my parkrun at the newish San Francisco...

I haven't had reliable internet access for the past few weeks so it has taken me...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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New shoes..

I am trying to add a pic but not sure if it will work...but they are a pretty colour so must be good lol!

I am trying to add a pic but not sure if it will work...but they are a pretty co...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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Life after C25K...

Well have tried a few things and today did wk1R1 of B210K...did it and was pleased but think it would be difficult to do as is...work and OH hip replacement...

Well have tried a few things and today did wk1R1 of B210K...did it and was pleas...

pot58

Graduate•9 years ago

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ONE OF MY LEGS IS LETTING ME DOWN!

I've run three times this week - a 5, a 7 and a 6.5K. I can't honestly say I arrived home full of the joys of spring because my bloody right leg is causing me...

I've run three times this week - a 5, a 7 and a 6.5K. I can't honestly say I arr...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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Completed Week 9

After a few hiccups I've completed week nine. Can't believe how much I've enjoyed doing the podcast! Me and my friend that I run with are going to continue...

After a few hiccups I've completed week nine. Can't believe how much I've enjoye...

Phoneboxrock

Graduate•9 years ago

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Made it!

So Parkrun didn't happen (slept through my alarm!) So it was my usual route around town for my graduation run. Out of loyalty I wore my old faithful running...

So Parkrun didn't happen (slept through my alarm!) So it was my usual route arou...

5kOrBust

Graduate•9 years ago

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2nd sub 30 mins Parkrun ! :)

Feeling chuffed today as decided on drive to Parkrun to set myself a personal challenge of a 6min Pace on Garmin, just to see if i could get a sub 30 mins...

Feeling chuffed today as decided on drive to Parkrun to set myself a personal c...

aliboo70

•9 years ago

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What a 9 weeks .......

There's been so many friends on here graduating these past few days, I don't know where to start. I re-iterate all that they've said and all that they've...

There's been so many friends on here graduating these past few days, I don't kno...

Buffy007

Graduate•9 years ago

51 Replies

Week 7 finished!

w7r3 done. Best yet. I finally got Round to tracking it and I did 1.99 miles in my 25 mins which I am really thrilled about. Means I am running about 5 miles...

w7r3 done. Best yet. I finally got Round to tracking it and I did 1.99 miles in ...

Walkerjusty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Wk6 run3 AND first Park Run! :-)

Morning all! Happy Potty here :-) decided to try park run on my Saturday runs - today being my first 25 minute continuous run - walked the first 5mins with...

Morning all! Happy Potty here :-) decided to try park run on my Saturday runs - ...

Potty

Graduate•9 years ago

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Gently moving off the injury couch ;)

So 8 weeks after 'significantly tearing' my ankle ligaments and having an 'extensive bleed', I have begun my first tentative steps away from the injury......

So 8 weeks after 'significantly tearing' my ankle ligaments and having an 'exten...

Folliegirl

Graduate•9 years ago

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5k run

I've done, I've done it, ive done it. I've just gone and done it. I did my first park run and did the 5k and feel GREAT. Sorry did I say I've done it. The...

I've done, I've done it, ive done it. I've just gone and done it. I did my fir...

AniaParky

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week one done!

Well roll on week 2. I must say found 1st run easier than the 3rd run. Bit apprehensive about week 2 as longer running times but determined to keep going. Any...

Well roll on week 2. I must say found 1st run easier than the 3rd run. Bit appre...

JuliaM72

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ich bin ein park runner!

Morning all. Just back from my first ever parkrun in Banbury. Completely different terrain to what I'm used to. A mix of tarmac, cinder paths, grass and...

Morning all. Just back from my first ever parkrun in Banbury. Completely diffe...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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Is it about the time, speed or distance?

I have just completed wk7 r2 and running comfortably for the recommended time of 25mins and have even run for a further 5 mins as I knew I could. But now I'm...

I have just completed wk7 r2 and running comfortably for the recommended time of...

Button21

•9 years ago

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Parkrun - where were the slow people?

Back from first parkrun like a drowned rat. Started at the back, thinking I'd plod along with the slow brigade, but everyone vanished and I was all alone,...

Back from first parkrun like a drowned rat. Started at the back, thinking I'd pl...

Hidden

•9 years ago

28 Replies

Trying to stay fit on the IC

4 mile dog walk with Rico. 8 miles in 30 mins on the indoor bike. Now to stretch. Hope you all have great runs today. Looking forward to hearing the results...

4 mile dog walk with Rico. 8 miles in 30 mins on the indoor bike. Now to stretch...

GettingFitter

Graduate•9 years ago

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Grinning like a fool :D

Chuffed to bits this morning. Just done my first 10k run :D

hilbean

Graduate•9 years ago

41 Replies

Garmin, 10 or 15 with or without HRM

Advice please 😚

Prin

•9 years ago

16 Replies

Varicose veins

Hmm, I know, not a nice topic but I have them in one leg so I've been wondering about this running lark and whether it's good or bad for them...any opinions?

Hmm, I know, not a nice topic but I have them in one leg so I've been wondering ...

Sean73

•9 years ago

9 Replies

Use it or lose it ---

In only 3 weeks. Being now back in Auckland after 3 weeks on a cruiseship between San Francisco and here, I discovered during a 8 klm road run over hilly...

In only 3 weeks. Being now back in Auckland after 3 weeks on a cruiseship betwe...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

8 Replies

New run

First time I run in a totally new place, and with a completely random route , I had fun even crossing roads ;) strangely enough it looks like no one runs in...

First time I run in a totally new place, and with a completely random route , I ...

Pigivi

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Just starting - trainer question?

Hi I am about to start week 1 again having completed week 2 a year or more ago and then gave up due to back trouble. Before when i did it i got pain in my...

Hi I am about to start week 1 again having completed week 2 a year or more ago a...

Hidden

•9 years ago

11 Replies

If I can you can!

Tonight i completed the infamous week 5 run 3. I took on board all the great advice that ppl so kindly posted (take it slowly and focus on breathing) GREAT...

Tonight i completed the infamous week 5 run 3. I took on board all the great adv...

leggit

•9 years ago

24 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for February 2015

parkrun part 2

Unbelievable!! But Fab!

Running on Tartan

Week 7 run 1

Week 1 Day 1 of The Journey of Change

How necessary are running shoes?

27:30 Parkrun!!??

New shoes..

Life after C25K...

ONE OF MY LEGS IS LETTING ME DOWN!

Completed Week 9

Made it!

2nd sub 30 mins Parkrun ! :)

What a 9 weeks .......

Week 7 finished!

Wk6 run3 AND first Park Run! :-)

Gently moving off the injury couch ;)

5k run

Week one done!

Ich bin ein park runner!

Is it about the time, speed or distance?

Parkrun - where were the slow people?

Trying to stay fit on the IC

Grinning like a fool :D

Garmin, 10 or 15 with or without HRM

Varicose veins

Use it or lose it ---

New run

Just starting - trainer question?

If I can you can!

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