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Abingdon Parkrun! (Streak of 2)

So the second of 2 parkruns since re-graduating C25K. (I'd done one 2 years ago and promptly put my back out - aaaugh!) Then I re-started C25K again this...

So the second of 2 parkruns since re-graduating C25K. (I'd done one 2 years ago...

iain-strachan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Consolidation run

First consolidation run carried out, 5km in 32 minutes feel like I could have gone faster but it's a start

First consolidation run carried out, 5km in 32 minutes feel like I could have go...

Krav1874

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 9 DONE! And I am new here....

I have actually completed week 9 of couch to 5k. It has taken me approximately 12/13 weeks not 9 - one weeks rest for injured foot. Then a couple/3 of weeks of...

I have actually completed week 9 of couch to 5k. It has taken me approximately 1...

cellobellow

•5 years ago

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ParkRun 3

Employed more 🐌 less 🐆 and felt less tired in the last 1/4. Banana at 7am - didn't feel sick, so all in all a fabulous morning!

Employed more 🐌 less 🐆 and felt less tired in the last 1/4. Banana at 7am - di...

Bouncyshoes

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4 R1

Did C25K four years ago, then got prostate cancer and got out of the running habit. Now recovered and starting again. What's good about doing it again is a bit...

Did C25K four years ago, then got prostate cancer and got out of the running hab...

pete173

Graduate•5 years ago

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First park run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️

Wow, what an amazing experience! Was a bit nervous 😬 but no need to be. Friendly welcome and positive atmosphere and no pressure. Brilliant camaraderie. All...

Wow, what an amazing experience! Was a bit nervous 😬 but no need to be. Friendl...

Bookloverabc

Graduate•5 years ago

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🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 finished

And I did it, couldn't be more proud of myself looking forward to progressing further, thankyou to everyone for all the guidance along the way it means alot,...

And I did it, couldn't be more proud of myself looking forward to progressing fu...

Annie83

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 done. Yeehah!!

I started this adventure on 6 July and can’t quite believe that I’ve really done it. Not 5km yet but that’s my next goal. I’ve got so much out of this...

I started this adventure on 6 July and can’t quite believe that I’ve really don...

Puppy-love

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R2

Hellooo 👋🏼 Just completed week 9, run 2! Run 1 of this week was tough and very slow. This one was much better and I really feel like I’ve learned how to...

Hellooo 👋🏼 Just completed week 9, run 2! Run 1 of this week was tough and ve...

RunningStN

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4:2 ✅

Had a fun moment in the park that all newbies to running will understand. Caught a glimpse of my shadow running, actually running 🏃‍♀️ Jo Whiley reminded me...

Had a fun moment in the park that all newbies to running will understand. Caught...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Beat the Tide

Ages ago, back in June/early July a couple of us decided that doing a social canicross run to beat the tide would be fun, and a decent number people from...

Ages ago, back in June/early July a couple of us decided that doing a social can...

Maddee_6333

Graduate•5 years ago

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Yay! Week 5 - 2 done!!

Feel so good about that as overindulged on drinks last night, but harder than it should have been! Now the big one! 20 minutes non-stop! Are they mad?! Happy...

Feel so good about that as overindulged on drinks last night, but harder than it...

Simeyb

•5 years ago

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Week4 Run3

It was beautiful and sunny when I set off on my early morning run. It has clouded over now and rain is threatening. The run went well and I am now looking...

It was beautiful and sunny when I set off on my early morning run. It has cloude...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•5 years ago

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W1R3

I did it .....

Mcgarvie1

•5 years ago

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Why do I feel so stiff ??(no sniggering please)

My calves feel so tight and my ankles feel sore. I've not run for a week and no amount of stretching and foam rolling seems to work. Is it running related or...

My calves feel so tight and my ankles feel sore. I've not run for a week and no ...

Pete1w

Graduate•5 years ago

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Mind Game

Hi all, Just completed W7R1, so my second 25 min run. I am so pleased I am managing 25 mins! But it’s still a struggle, after 5 mins my head tells me to...

Hi all, Just completed W7R1, so my second 25 min run. I am so pleased I am mana...

Chill50plus

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4R1

I done my first run of week 4 yesterday and I managed I have been very surprised but the plan works just like everyone is saying Happy running everyone 🏃‍♀️

I done my first run of week 4 yesterday and I managed I have been very surprise...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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5k or 30 mins?

I'm on week 5 run 2, but am just thinking ahead to the end of the programme. How realistic is it to be running 5k in 30 mins by the end of week 9? I've seen a...

I'm on week 5 run 2, but am just thinking ahead to the end of the programme. How...

SquishyBean

Graduate•5 years ago

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W5r2 - I did it!!!

Thank you people who gave me encouraging and helpful comments after I posted my first awful attempt! I planned to try again yesterday but my mind wasnt up to...

Thank you people who gave me encouraging and helpful comments after I posted my ...

Jogonton

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9 R1 😬

Well I’ve managed the first one. Lovely bright morning with a nice cool breeze. Managed the full 30 minutes but only covered 3.82km. I have decided I am...

Well I’ve managed the first one. Lovely bright morning with a nice cool breeze....

Twinkle9

Graduate•5 years ago

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Very disappointing weigh-in

Thinking I was gonna lose at least 3-4 lbs in my first week of C25K. Completed Run 3 Thursday and looking forward to this morning’s weigh-in, but shock/horror...

Thinking I was gonna lose at least 3-4 lbs in my first week of C25K. Completed R...

MRGETFIT2019

•5 years ago

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Time to get my act together once and for all

I’ve just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and from being over 2 stones more I want my body and mojo back, I generally worked out 4/6 times a week so I’m...

I’ve just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and from being over 2 stones more I w...

JoJo656

•5 years ago

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I have hurt my knee!!!!!

I was doing so well and feeling really good about my couch 2 5k journey. Then at the beginning of the week I felt an odd twinge in my knee. Managed to run...

I was doing so well and feeling really good about my couch 2 5k journey. Then a...

Purplepops

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Foot update

Still giving me grief 😩 managed to get an appointment at docs for next Friday though. Going to try and rest it until then. Rest. Ha ha. Apart from work, dog...

Still giving me grief 😩 managed to get an appointment at docs for next Friday t...

Oddity

•5 years ago

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Week 1 number 2 DONE!

That felt great! Still early days but already feeling small differences - my body felt more comfortable with jogging. Rock and roll!!

That felt great! Still early days but already feeling small differences - my bod...

Leolalot

•5 years ago

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1st run

Only day 1 but really enjoyed it !!

Sallieg66

•5 years ago

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Warning: May contain Shoe Porn 😂

I finally made it to Week 9!!! Completed run 1 yesterday and decided it was time to treat myself to some proper running shoes. Don’t think I’ve ever spent that...

I finally made it to Week 9!!! Completed run 1 yesterday and decided it was time...

Nicky_F

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 8 Run 3

Well that was different, the horrendous weather didn’t stop me. Now completed week 8. I ran 3.1 miles and my pace though a bit slower tonight as I achieved a...

Well that was different, the horrendous weather didn’t stop me. Now completed w...

calcon

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 5 run 3

Anyone else daunted? 20 min run are they kidding . Only run 8 mins, no idea how I’ll make it. Any tips?

Anyone else daunted? 20 min run are they kidding . Only run 8 mins, no idea how ...

NewrunnerGP

•5 years ago

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That's it!

I started in May and had to do week 3 twice and week 9 twice but here I am, big smile on my face.... I completed the training. I remember starting and...

I started in May and had to do week 3 twice and week 9 twice but here I am, big ...

Murielbez

Graduate•5 years ago

19 Replies

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All posts for August 2019

Abingdon Parkrun! (Streak of 2)

Consolidation run

Week 9 DONE! And I am new here....

ParkRun 3

W4 R1

First park run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️

🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 finished

W9R3 done. Yeehah!!

W9R2

W4:2 ✅

Beat the Tide

Yay! Week 5 - 2 done!!

Week4 Run3

W1R3

Why do I feel so stiff ??(no sniggering please)

Mind Game

W4R1

5k or 30 mins?

W5r2 - I did it!!!

W9 R1 😬

Very disappointing weigh-in

Time to get my act together once and for all

I have hurt my knee!!!!!

Foot update

Week 1 number 2 DONE!

1st run

Warning: May contain Shoe Porn 😂

Week 8 Run 3

Week 5 run 3

That's it!

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