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Giving Park Run a try

Taken all your advice, going to try a park run on Saturday, but only on W7 R2, do I walk the remaining distance or try and brick it?

Taken all your advice, going to try a park run on Saturday, but only on W7 R2, d...

MrsDaisyt

Graduate•7 years ago

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Running Shoes

I've only just completed week 2 so I'm not at the stage where I want to invest too much money in any of the running gear yet. However, I figure that if I'm...

I've only just completed week 2 so I'm not at the stage where I want to invest t...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Oh Buggar

Just agreed to do the Great North Run next year through work. Just a mere 10 miles to add to my training!

Just agreed to do the Great North Run next year through work. Just a mere 10 mil...

Jenchristie

•7 years ago

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Beginner questions

Hi all! I've just started Week 2 and my first run went really well! I didn't really want to go out to run today but after a friend's encouragement I ran and...

Hi all! I've just started Week 2 and my first run went really well! I didn't rea...

Vickyness

•7 years ago

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Trouser legging problem?

I know this is probably going to sound like the dumbest thing on the planet, but hey ho! I wear running leggings for my runs but keep finding that they're...

I know this is probably going to sound like the dumbest thing on the planet, but...

Heels1989

•7 years ago

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Very early stages of c25k

I'm just about to start my second run and I'm loving it. I might. I might not be so happy when I get further in and have to run longer than a minute at a time...

I'm just about to start my second run and I'm loving it. I might. I might not be...

Sarahc2003

•7 years ago

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Did it

Did iteek4 run1. Really wasn't looking forward to it but did it new shoesfeltvery comfortable. I have to resist the urge to run fast as I have discovered the...

Did iteek4 run1. Really wasn't looking forward to it but did it new shoesfeltver...

Rowville

•7 years ago

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Week 5 Run 1

I have been progressing nicely following the programme. I completed week 5 Run 1 and enjoyed it. However I have had to take a 10 day break due to...

I have been progressing nicely following the programme. I completed week 5 Run 1...

Endorphin

Graduate•7 years ago

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W3R3

Absolutely blooming marvellous 😀

Dave55

Graduate•7 years ago

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Steady on...

Still doing the nhs 5k+stamina podcasts and quite liking it. Kept the required beat for Laura but eased my effort a bit with each step and it seemed to help my...

Still doing the nhs 5k+stamina podcasts and quite liking it. Kept the required b...

Decker

•7 years ago

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Planning ahead

It's my birthday a week on Saturday so I am planning on doing the Parkrun at Hove Park that morning. I am also planning on taking my 2 grandsprockets along for...

It's my birthday a week on Saturday so I am planning on doing the Parkrun at Hov...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•7 years ago

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Knee pain - starting from scratch?

Having not done any real exercise in longer than i care to remember, i was overjoyed to actually enjoy my first 2 weeks of C25K! However, i was stopped...

Having not done any real exercise in longer than i care to remember, i was overj...

Rach80

•7 years ago

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Questions I should have asked before starting!?

Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing?!? On rest days, what exercise would you recommend? Walking, muscle building? What stretches should I be doing? And do they...

Isn't hindsight a wonderful thing?!? On rest days, what exercise would you recom...

Manby76

•7 years ago

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Flesh is willing but the knees are weak

So I completed W6r2 last night. One I got into the groove I was able to just keep on going but hell did my knees protest about it. I've even bought a pair of...

So I completed W6r2 last night. One I got into the groove I was able to just kee...

EuanR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Do I,Don't I

Ok r3w4 today, didn't go well! Went out feeling positive but in both 5 minute sections I broke down and walked 10 seconds, yes I continued and finished the 5...

Ok r3w4 today, didn't go well! Went out feeling positive but in both 5 minute se...

rolysmate

Graduate•7 years ago

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Feeling great

9 weeks ago I couldn't run 60secs now on the verge of completing week 9,3 stone overweight,suffering from serious mental health...

9 weeks ago I couldn't run 60secs now on the verge of completing week 9,3 stone ...

marie0711

•7 years ago

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WK6R2 in the bag

Have to say I absolutely love running in the rain. And felt I could have gone on at the end of the second run. Is this me? 😅

Have to say I absolutely love running in the rain. And felt I could have gone on...

Jewel84

Graduate•7 years ago

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My new mantra!

Saw this on Twitter & thought it was relevant for this forum. Feel free to steel 😘

Saw this on Twitter & thought it was relevant for this forum. Feel free to stee...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wet, soggy post night shift run!!

Made the decision yesterday that my w4r2 was going to be today after a waking nightshift, whatever the weather! So 5oclock hit and I started flagging, kept...

Made the decision yesterday that my w4r2 was going to be today after a waking ni...

Runningraspberrydiva

Graduate•7 years ago

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Onto Week 2

I have just started a new job with 12 hour days so decided health was important. I walk about 2 miles a day to and from a long train journey but still carry a...

I have just started a new job with 12 hour days so decided health was important....

fionaboyd

•7 years ago

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Does it actually get easier?.......

Today was W1R2 so I'm in the very early stages. Decided to get out early and get it over and done with for the day. I'm pretty sure it felt harder today than...

Today was W1R2 so I'm in the very early stages. Decided to get out early and get...

Kat55

•7 years ago

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Non-run-day exercise...

Hello all, what exercise are you all doing (if any) on your non-run days? I keep meaning to do a bit of yoga but can no longer get to a class & am rubbish at...

Hello all, what exercise are you all doing (if any) on your non-run days? I keep...

SunnyMummy

Graduate•7 years ago

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On yer bike!

I graduated in May and have been running 3-4 times per week (one being Park Run). Do any of you mix it up a bit with cycling? I did 12k on my bike a couple of...

I graduated in May and have been running 3-4 times per week (one being Park Run)...

MrsShrek

•7 years ago

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Today is a run day :(

Am I the only one who hates waking up to a run day, hates putting on trainers, hates walking out of the door and then as soon as I get out I love it, love the...

Am I the only one who hates waking up to a run day, hates putting on trainers, h...

MissHaddy

•7 years ago

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Week 6 run 2 - Hot & Humid, Mind over Matter

Breaking routine is always a pain for me but the torrential rain and lightning which battered my area of East Anglia on Wednesday morning forced the issue. As...

Breaking routine is always a pain for me but the torrential rain and lightning w...

lardofale

Graduate•7 years ago

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Graduation run this morning

Well I have only gone and completed the program. Did my last run of week 9 this morning and ran with a smile on my face. When I started on this journey 9 weeks...

Well I have only gone and completed the program. Did my last run of week 9 this ...

Vonnie63

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rain stops play.

Morning all, sat waiting for the rain to ease before going out for a run 🏃.Does anyone know of a good waterproof/breathable top at a reasonable price to wear...

Morning all, sat waiting for the rain to ease before going out for a run 🏃.Does...

SteveE57

Graduate•7 years ago

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Post Graduation

So I graduated nearly a fortnight ago and have only managed one run since (although did run for longer than 30 mins and there were more steep ups than before...

So I graduated nearly a fortnight ago and have only managed one run since (altho...

Dhallsw

Graduate•7 years ago

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I didnt want to run today...

But I did! And i feel better that I rolled off bed and put on my shoes. Completed run 2 of week 3, and kind of dreading next week's 5 minutes. But hey, I...

But I did! And i feel better that I rolled off bed and put on my shoes. Complete...

Dzeydzey

•7 years ago

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Taking a break and having a panic!

Morning, I'm just about to start week 9, headed out for run 1 last night but had to call it a day after 10 mins running. I'm struggling with hip and ankle...

Morning, I'm just about to start week 9, headed out for run 1 last night but had...

Lizloo

•7 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2017

Giving Park Run a try

Running Shoes

Oh Buggar

Beginner questions

Trouser legging problem?

Very early stages of c25k

Did it

Week 5 Run 1

W3R3

Steady on...

Planning ahead

Knee pain - starting from scratch?

Questions I should have asked before starting!?

Flesh is willing but the knees are weak

Do I,Don't I

Feeling great

WK6R2 in the bag

My new mantra!

Wet, soggy post night shift run!!

Onto Week 2

Does it actually get easier?.......

Non-run-day exercise...

On yer bike!

Today is a run day :(

Week 6 run 2 - Hot & Humid, Mind over Matter

Graduation run this morning

Rain stops play.

Post Graduation

I didnt want to run today...

Taking a break and having a panic!

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