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Run/walk success story

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Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Huzzah! W5R3 Milestone Check

I've been talking about this run for weeks, to anyone who would listen - gushing about how amazing this programme is and that by the end of week 5 I'll be able...

I've been talking about this run for weeks, to anyone who would listen - gushing...

silverknight

•9 years ago

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Hi

This is my first post. Did the couch to 5k last year and got hooked, these days I run 3 miles with a 2 day gap inbetween. I get a bit confused with how often...

This is my first post. Did the couch to 5k last year and got hooked, these days ...

tortoiselad

•9 years ago

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c25k spreading at work

I started c25k in May (now running 5Ks), since then three other people from my department at work (of about 30) have also started and one more asked for my...

I started c25k in May (now running 5Ks), since then three other people from my d...

DrBobK

Graduate•9 years ago

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1st 5K tomorrow

Hi everyone, my W9 R1 coincides with my very first 5k, organised in conjunction with the nhs C25k course run by our local Council. It means that I will be...

Hi everyone, my W9 R1 coincides with my very first 5k, organised in conjunction ...

LyndaM

Graduate•9 years ago

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A Good tip, its worth reading through this post. Thank you all for your kind wishes.

For all you runner who may not cover your heads or even ears, it might be worth considering it even in this miserable damp dull climate. I was diagnosed with...

For all you runner who may not cover your heads or even ears, it might be worth ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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No HM today

went for an afternoon run despite the 'lightly overcast' promised by the weather forecast being blazing sunhine. First 4k was brutal. Really muggy as well....

went for an afternoon run despite the 'lightly overcast' promised by the weather...

Rignold

•9 years ago

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I did it!

after failing to come up with an excuse not to go I set of for my local parkrun this morning.i was very nervous and it was very hot. I was amazed to finish and...

after failing to come up with an excuse not to go I set of for my local parkrun ...

Juski

•9 years ago

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Back to Park Runs :)

I did my 3rd Park Run today after 2 months off and one month on IC. Started at the back and ran slowly to begin with while my knee sorted itself out (It clicks...

I did my 3rd Park Run today after 2 months off and one month on IC. Started at t...

ridingstar

Graduate•9 years ago

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10 MILER IN SCORCHING HEAT!!!

I planned to run ten miles today. I even limited my martini intake to just 2 last night, to ensure I was in good shape physically as well as mentally. Work has...

I planned to run ten miles today. I even limited my martini intake to just 2 las...

danzargo

Graduate•9 years ago

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First Parkrun W7R1

After going and checking things out last week I finally plucked up the courage to attempt Parkrun! I got carried away in all the excitement and set off far too...

After going and checking things out last week I finally plucked up the courage t...

ndgould

Graduate•9 years ago

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Parkrun at walking pace.

I'm not allowed to run, but there's no rule that says you're forbidden to walk the Parkrun (although I do have a practical "rule" not to do that again if it...

I'm not allowed to run, but there's no rule that says you're forbidden to walk t...

gary_bart

•9 years ago

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Riddlesdown Parkrun too hot for me

Hello, glorious weather today, but the Parkrun was too hot and humid for me, 70deg f @ 9am, felt a distinct lack of energy, got round in a slow time, but hey I...

Hello, glorious weather today, but the Parkrun was too hot and humid for me, 70d...

davelinks

Graduate•9 years ago

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First hills run

Change of seen for today's run as at my folks in Nuneaton First run with hills but managed to do 4.6k in 33 minutes Shower time before family arrive for day...

Change of seen for today's run as at my folks in Nuneaton First run with hills b...

ShannieP

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2

Day 1, day 2 and day 3.....bit of a ramble!! Lol So I started week 2 early, I just wanted to see if I could do it because week 1 seemed quite easy. I didn't...

Day 1, day 2 and day 3.....bit of a ramble!! Lol So I started week 2 early, I j...

lancslass

•9 years ago

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Back after a month out

Back to running again after a month out with knee problems.Surprisingly, finding it ok so previous efforts must have done me some good!. Hope everyones well...

Back to running again after a month out with knee problems.Surprisingly, findin...

paulb67

Graduate•9 years ago

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what a week...

I've been a bit disappointed recently 'cos while I've been running further I've got stuck at 10K or just over and my speed seems to have slowed right down. And...

I've been a bit disappointed recently 'cos while I've been running further I've ...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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27 Mins!!!!!

Saturday morning is obviously Parkrun day and the venue for my 3rd runs of the week for a while now. I was stuck on W5R3 for over a month and have not been...

Saturday morning is obviously Parkrun day and the venue for my 3rd runs of the w...

chalfont_chump

•9 years ago

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From the dizzying heights of success...

Following on from the great feeling of completing my first race this week, I went out this morning to start my 10k training. Park run was cancelled so good...

Following on from the great feeling of completing my first race this week, I wen...

Dunnja

Graduate•9 years ago

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Week 2 R1 = Ouchie Foot

Went on my run early this morning and noticed that the outside arch on my foot is tender. I've got proper running shoes and running sock. could it just be weak...

Went on my run early this morning and noticed that the outside arch on my foot i...

JennieHolden

•9 years ago

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A trundle through the vineyards with Grandma.

When I headed off this morning, I was surprised to see Smelly Dog catch up with me. She'd spotted the trainers on my feet and had given up her usual begging...

When I headed off this morning, I was surprised to see Smelly Dog catch up with ...

mfamilias

Graduate•9 years ago

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Finally got some running shoes

Decided that after doing W5R3 the 20 minute milestone I would get some proper road running shoes, so I went to Up and Running. Despite the fact that I parked...

Decided that after doing W5R3 the 20 minute milestone I would get some proper ro...

AvatheGardener

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R3

Completed week 4 last night, encountered my fly 'friends' again, but was actually keeping ahead of them some of time, so must be improving! Bring on week 5...

Completed week 4 last night, encountered my fly 'friends' again, but was actuall...

AbracaDeborah

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1

Completed W1. Took some time as I needed to practice on an elliptical. Completed outside runs in the garden. Did 1st w2 on elliptical and going for ouside...

Completed W1. Took some time as I needed to practice on an elliptical. Complet...

V2MJR

•9 years ago

1 Reply

The "problem " with volunteering at parkrun

"Congratulations on completing your 38th parkrun and your 27th at Logan River parkrun today. You finished in 151st place and were the 71st male out of a field...

"Congratulations on completing your 38th parkrun and your 27th at Logan River pa...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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My first parkrun

I did it and it was great. Dawsville Parkrun W.A. Driving there It was 10 degrees only outside but the euphoria kept me warm. A very easy going and friendly...

I did it and it was great. Dawsville Parkrun W.A. Driving there It was 10 degre...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Ooh!! Strange sore foot!!

In the last couple of weeks, I have noticed a kind of "tenderness" under my right foot - to be precise , in the big fleshy pad at the base of my big toe !! :)...

In the last couple of weeks, I have noticed a kind of "tenderness" under my righ...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Why is it sometimes so hard???

For the past few weeks, I have been averaging over 30 klms per week - and this week my plan had me doing a quiet one with only 15K. I actually noticed that the...

For the past few weeks, I have been averaging over 30 klms per week - and this w...

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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Two posts in one: week 4 run 3 and beginning of week 5

Hello all. On Wednesday, I capped off my week 4. I was feeling sore and had a cold, but I did it! the cooler weather helped. Today was 27 degrees again and I'm...

Hello all. On Wednesday, I capped off my week 4. I was feeling sore and had a co...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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Starting to struggle on Week 4

Hi everyone, I am new here and wondered if anyone could offer me some advice. I completed week 4 run 2 last night and really struggled. I kept going and didn't...

Hi everyone, I am new here and wondered if anyone could offer me some advice. I ...

busymum31

•9 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2015

Run/walk success story

Huzzah! W5R3 Milestone Check

Hi

c25k spreading at work

1st 5K tomorrow

A Good tip, its worth reading through this post. Thank you all for your kind wishes.

No HM today

I did it!

Back to Park Runs :)

10 MILER IN SCORCHING HEAT!!!

First Parkrun W7R1

Parkrun at walking pace.

Riddlesdown Parkrun too hot for me

First hills run

Week 2

Back after a month out

what a week...

27 Mins!!!!!

From the dizzying heights of success...

Week 2 R1 = Ouchie Foot

A trundle through the vineyards with Grandma.

Finally got some running shoes

W4R3

W1

The "problem " with volunteering at parkrun

My first parkrun

Ooh!! Strange sore foot!!

Why is it sometimes so hard???

Two posts in one: week 4 run 3 and beginning of week 5

Starting to struggle on Week 4

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Couch to 5K

All posts for August 2015

Run/walk success story

Huzzah! W5R3 Milestone *Check*

Hi

c25k spreading at work

1st 5K tomorrow

A Good tip, its worth reading through this post. Thank you all for your kind wishes.

No HM today

I did it!

Back to Park Runs :)

10 MILER IN SCORCHING HEAT!!!

First Parkrun W7R1

Parkrun at walking pace.

Riddlesdown Parkrun too hot for me

First hills run

Week 2

Back after a month out

what a week...

27 Mins!!!!!

From the dizzying heights of success...

Week 2 R1 = Ouchie Foot

A trundle through the vineyards with Grandma.

Finally got some running shoes

W4R3

W1

The "problem " with volunteering at parkrun

My first parkrun

Ooh!! Strange sore foot!!

Why is it sometimes so hard???

Two posts in one: week 4 run 3 and beginning of week 5

Starting to struggle on Week 4

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

🏃‍♀️🍳🏃Morning runners: Breakfast before or after running? 🍳🏃‍♀️🍳

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Archive

Huzzah! W5R3 Milestone Check