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Overconfidence can hurt

So, yesterday I posted about running w5r3 brilliant. Today I threw caution to the wind and thought I go for w6r1… bad idea!!! I had a rare opportunity of being...

So, yesterday I posted about running w5r3 brilliant. Today I threw caution to th...

Bluewings

•8 years ago

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Post Grad run with a difference!

Well tonight i thought i would see if my knee was fit to run again(not ran for nearly a week due to me being on the IC). So i started with the intention of...

Well tonight i thought i would see if my knee was fit to run again(not ran for n...

Butchdingle

Graduate•8 years ago

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Programme done. Now I'm a runner.

Hi all I've not been on for a while. I finished the programme a couple of weeks ago. I really can't believe that I have managed to do it. I think back to week...

Hi all I've not been on for a while. I finished the programme a couple of weeks ...

Cgar

Graduate•8 years ago

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W4r3 done

Did all three this week. Not sure if I am cheating but I am doing these at the gym on a treadmill. Have to say that using the app with my own play list worked...

Did all three this week. Not sure if I am cheating but I am doing these at the g...

TheHack

Graduate•8 years ago

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Not been feeling too good

You may remember I mentioned my friend who sustained serious head injuries in a road accident when he came off his motorbike. Well, although he was initially...

You may remember I mentioned my friend who sustained serious head injuries in a ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

35 Replies

New Parkrun in Tournefeuille, France

Curlygurly! there's a new Parkrun down your way, not far from Toulouse, thought you may be interested..😊

Curlygurly! there's a new Parkrun down your way, not far from Toulouse, thought ...

davelinks

Graduate•8 years ago

1 Reply

GMR

Got my number through for Manchester. Can't wait.

paulb67

Graduate•8 years ago

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An update! Parkrun PB and charity challenge progress.

Well it's been a bit of a strange week. Last Sunday I was up very early, 6am, to play the devoted husband and took my wife to work, so I clad myself in lycra...

Well it's been a bit of a strange week. Last Sunday I was up very early, 6am, to...

Big-Andy

Graduate•8 years ago

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What do you do if you miss a week (or 2)

So I got to the end of week 5, managed to get through the 20 minute run, and so far OK. However... due to circumstances beyond my control haven't been able to...

So I got to the end of week 5, managed to get through the 20 minute run, and so ...

pete_be_healthy

•8 years ago

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How long can I keep improving? (it's all relative)

I ran my 16th Park Run today since starting Couch to 5K and achieved a new PB (Okay, all you spritely young things, you can stop reading now-I know it's...

I ran my 16th Park Run today since starting Couch to 5K and achieved a new PB (O...

turnturtle

Graduate•8 years ago

41 Replies

Week 7

That's me just finished run 3. Don't know if it's Because I'm tired with beingnon nightshift. But it was harder than 2+3 never mind into week and and I know I...

That's me just finished run 3. Don't know if it's Because I'm tired with beingno...

Leona1903

Graduate•8 years ago

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Wk2d1 newbie

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and also new to running. After watching the Marathon last week I felt inspired to get fit and give running a go. I've got...

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and also new to running. After watching th...

Shireenjoon

Graduate•8 years ago

13 Replies

Week 5 Done

Hi everyone. I got week 5 done, managed to do run 1 yesterday runs 2 and 3 today. I know that sounds silly but I've been running before so I guess it isn't...

Hi everyone. I got week 5 done, managed to do run 1 yesterday runs 2 and 3 today...

Kallyfudge

Graduate•8 years ago

6 Replies

Music Loudness when using C25K

Hello, I am using this app and it has been great whilst building up my week one runs, I am now on week 2 and I am finding that my playlist tat I use on Deezer...

Hello, I am using this app and it has been great whilst building up my week one ...

adamf42

•8 years ago

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W5R3 - I have killed the monster!

Aaand it's in the bag! I went a different way this time - south to the Isle of Dogs, overlooking the Dome, then along Marsh Wall to connect with the river by...

Aaand it's in the bag! I went a different way this time - south to the Isle of D...

Katie204

Graduate•8 years ago

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04/30/2016 Track work

04/30/2016 walk to track 7 minutes .5 mi Pre-run Stretches 6 minutes ------------------ Walk warm up = 2 minutes jog 3:00 walk...

04/30/2016 walk to track 7 minutes .5 mi Pre-run Stretches 6 minutes ------...

gdcgray

Graduate•8 years ago

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Lakeside Parkrun

There was a new Parkrun venue starting in our area today and I thought I'd go along and show my support. Very glad that I did as somehow I managed a PB of...

There was a new Parkrun venue starting in our area today and I thought I'd go al...

Frank-ntj

•8 years ago

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Dutch running shoes. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN.

A friend of mine suggested I try running in Dutch trainers, as they build muscles and help with over-pronation. I ordered a pair on Amazon that arrived this...

A friend of mine suggested I try running in Dutch trainers, as they build muscle...

moleymoleymoley

Graduate•8 years ago

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Loving this running !

2nd Parkrun, on the way to Conwy the heavens opened and the heaviest hailstorm I have ever seen descended on the road, with the Snowdonian mountains in the...

2nd Parkrun, on the way to Conwy the heavens opened and the heaviest hailstorm I...

Patrick1942

Graduate•8 years ago

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Hunting for the right running shoe again

I can't find my Brooks Summon 4 shoe anywhere in my size so I'm spending ages trying to figure out which new shoe is best for me (neutral, cushioned, mid foot...

I can't find my Brooks Summon 4 shoe anywhere in my size so I'm spending ages tr...

Mysticalmaid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Third post-grad 5K... er, nope.

I delayed my run from yesterday to today so I could use my shiny new Garmin FR235. Around 4.00 this afternoon it looked like it was cooling down a bit so I...

I delayed my run from yesterday to today so I could use my shiny new Garmin FR23...

yatesco

Graduate•8 years ago

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Piccie! - New shoes with old shoe

A little bit brighter than the last ones. Oh and I might have got new socks too, and a new top, and new shorts... well I have to be colour co-ordinated don't...

A little bit brighter than the last ones. Oh and I might have got new socks too,...

Gnet

Graduate•8 years ago

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First Park Run!

I completed C25K a few weeks ago and on Wednesday I ran past 30 minutes for the first time and managed 2.98 miles in 36:28 so I decided to try a park run on...

I completed C25K a few weeks ago and on Wednesday I ran past 30 minutes for the ...

Mysticalmaid

Graduate•8 years ago

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Girls - sports bras, take 2

Following on from the very lively thread from boptillyoudrop49 a week or so ago, I'm very excited to report that Debenhams currently has a fab deal on Shock...

Following on from the very lively thread from boptillyoudrop49 a week or so ago,...

Rhedwr

Graduate•8 years ago

11 Replies

C25K week 2

Can't actually believe I'm on this site - decided to do this to get fitter and finally do something for myself. week 2 run 2 just done , did run 1 on treadmill...

Can't actually believe I'm on this site - decided to do this to get fitter and f...

Indizulu

Graduate•8 years ago

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Goodbye obesity

I don't run to lose weight - that, for me, is just an enjoyable "side effect" - but I know a lot of people do and a lot of people wonder how effective running...

I don't run to lose weight - that, for me, is just an enjoyable "side effect" - ...

secan

Graduate•8 years ago

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Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat...a suitable snippet?

So many posts, about running in the weird weather at the moment. I am just watching the hail and sleet, whilst waiting for the home-made veggie soup to come to...

So many posts, about running in the weird weather at the moment. I am just watch...

Oldfloss

Administrator•8 years ago

12 Replies

Graduated!!!!!!!!!!

What a great run! It involved glorious sunshine, an April shower, a rabbit and me jumping around like a lunatic at the end. I am delighted- this is about...

What a great run! It involved glorious sunshine, an April shower, a rabbit and m...

Celtprof

Graduate•8 years ago

22 Replies

Week 7 Run 3 complete.

Well after the awful winter weather we have been having here in North East Scotland. I managed to complete my run 3 today in the sunshine!!! All going well...

Well after the awful winter weather we have been having here in North East Scotl...

Tilly48

Graduate•8 years ago

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W5R2 * 2 = Southampton Parkrun

I decided to incorporate my Week 5 Run 2 into a Parkrun this morning. I was so slow that I managed to do the whole run twice! I was running with the tail...

I decided to incorporate my Week 5 Run 2 into a Parkrun this morning. I was so s...

HelenaShaw

Graduate•8 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for April 2016

Overconfidence can hurt

Post Grad run with a difference!

Programme done. Now I'm a runner.

W4r3 done

Not been feeling too good

New Parkrun in Tournefeuille, France

GMR

An update! Parkrun PB and charity challenge progress.

What do you do if you miss a week (or 2)

How long can I keep improving? (it's all relative)

Week 7

Wk2d1 newbie

Week 5 Done

Music Loudness when using C25K

W5R3 - I have killed the monster!

04/30/2016 Track work

Lakeside Parkrun

Dutch running shoes. NEVER. EVER. AGAIN.

Loving this running !

Hunting for the right running shoe again

Third post-grad 5K... er, nope.

Piccie! - New shoes with old shoe

First Park Run!

Girls - sports bras, take 2

C25K week 2

Goodbye obesity

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat...a suitable snippet?

Graduated!!!!!!!!!!

Week 7 Run 3 complete.

W5R2 * 2 = Southampton Parkrun

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