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My first Parkrun

I did my first Parkrun this morning along Hove Prom. We had a good outing of GoodGym runners this morning and two of them ran along with me to encourage and...

I did my first Parkrun this morning along Hove Prom. We had a good outing of Goo...

TimeInNature

Graduate•2 years ago

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I carried on running after 30 mins!

week 9 run 2, I felt like I had more energy today and the weather hasn’t got too hot yet so I decided when Sanjeev said ‘slow down’ I carried on just a bit...

week 9 run 2, I felt like I had more energy today and the weather hasn’t got too...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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anaemia and running .

hi recently diagnosed with anaemia, just wonder if anyone has any advice regarding running, I’m currently training for the GNR and wondering if I should...

hi recently diagnosed with anaemia, just wonder if anyone has any advice regardi...

TytoAndy

•2 years ago

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Second Parkrun since graduation

For those about to graduate and looking for motivation to continue do think about Parkrun. Today was Parkrun two and although I go alone and run at the back...

For those about to graduate and looking for motivation to continue do think abo...

Chinkoflight

•2 years ago

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Hoka sizing

Thinking of purchases some Hoka shoes what’s your experience with them how do they come up size wise ? Thanks in advance

Thinking of purchases some Hoka shoes what’s your experience with them how do th...

Roughdiamond01

•2 years ago

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week 9 run

Only one more to go 😧 can't believe it. Went out early this morning so lovely and cool. Back on my hill so about half K less than my last run on the flat...

Only one more to go 😧 can't believe it. Went out early this morning so lovely ...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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New personal best!

After bailingout on my run after 20 mins on Wednesday, I thought I would take it easy today. I started the C25K+ stamina podcast, only to find out it was a 35...

After bailingout on my run after 20 mins on Wednesday, I thought I would take it...

Brixcos

Graduate•2 years ago

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You lot are awesome!

After getting advice from here about not completing 25 minutes of running in week 7, I listened to your advice and took my pace right down. And guess what? I...

After getting advice from here about not completing 25 minutes of running in w...

Running_at50

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 9 run

I had already decided that, as it's week 9, I wanted to try running a different route. Somewhere a bit less hilly just to see how it affected my run. It...

I had already decided that, as it's week 9, I wanted to try running a different...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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treadmill or outside

I have done my first two runs on the treadmill in the gym and was wondering if it is easier or harder outdoors! Which is the best to do?

I have done my first two runs on the treadmill in the gym and was wondering if i...

lauraberne

•2 years ago

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week 1 run 1

Today was my first run in a very long time. I've been smoke free for over 3 months. Battling a few mental health demons. He's to new beginnings 👍🏃‍♀️

Today was my first run in a very long time. I've been smoke free for over 3 mon...

MG36

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 9 run 1 completed

I forgot to start my Strava so added another couple of minutes to today’s 30 minute run (getting cocky now 😂) so I managed to run a distance of 4.3k in 30...

I forgot to start my Strava so added another couple of minutes to today’s 30 min...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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stretching after a run

Hi I am a newbie to running butI also had tightness behind the knees. I know that when my hamstrings get tight I get that discomfort. I found stretching...

Hi I am a newbie to running butI also had tightness behind the knees. I know tha...

Swimming24

Graduate•2 years ago

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lost the bug for running a little

Having had the bug for running and completing the c25k in Feb 2022 I’ve been running for over a year and I was well into it but lately maybe running 4/5 times...

Having had the bug for running and completing the c25k in Feb 2022 I’ve been run...

De48

Graduate•2 years ago

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Finding a Pace

I'll try to keep this fairly brief - I completed C25K in April. Since then I've been running a circuit in town which is around 3.8k. Pace was usually around...

I'll try to keep this fairly brief - I completed C25K in April. Since then I've ...

AndrewFoot84

Graduate•2 years ago

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Out of bed while the house slept…

…so there’s a first time for everything, it seems! I am doing Samarathon 2022 and due to being ill most of last week and then the heat preventing me running (I...

…so there’s a first time for everything, it seems! I am doing Samarathon 2022 an...

Birdsong22

Graduate•2 years ago

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week 7 it’s feeling like running again !

I just completed my second run of week7 . Contemplating the progress from week 1 and looking forward to week 8 a 2 month milestone …. Also pleased that have...

I just completed my second run of week7 . Contemplating the progress from week 1...

Andrino

Graduate•2 years ago

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c25k returner

having completed c25k in lockdown and then neglected it 😏 I have started again with the wonderful Denise Lewis and got to week 3. But I have developed...

having completed c25k in lockdown and then neglected it 😏 I have started again...

RamblingMe

Graduate•2 years ago

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Graduated! What now?

Good morning all, I have completed C25K! After Week 9 Run 1, I got covid so I had to lay off running for a week but runs 2 and 3 are now in the bag. What...

Good morning all, I have completed C25K! After Week 9 Run 1, I got covid so I...

Collops

Graduate•2 years ago

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Take the advice

Just an update following my succesful Park Run 10 days ago. Instead of ignoring the rest of C25k stages (I completed week 5 before finding myself at a Park...

Just an update following my succesful Park Run 10 days ago. Instead of ignoring...

Mojoxxx

Graduate•2 years ago

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Wobbly bits wobbled.

As it was hot hot hot I decided to root out some cooler gym gear. Unfortunately I have put on a few pound round the tummy since I last wore them and they were...

As it was hot hot hot I decided to root out some cooler gym gear. Unfortunately ...

Nilsam

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 8 complete

I managed to get run 3 of week 8 done this morning as it was cloudy with spots of rain (still so warm), I decided on no music for a change but I am going back...

I managed to get run 3 of week 8 done this morning as it was cloudy with spots o...

Dendev75

Graduate•2 years ago

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Consolidation

Hi All, I have recently graduated at c25k, but I can’t find the 3 consolidating runs on the app, I am just running the last run on week 9. Any tips would be...

Hi All, I have recently graduated at c25k, but I can’t find the 3 consolidating...

Ellagb

Graduate•2 years ago

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Catching up…

I got to week 3 and then had some stuff going on in my life which meant I had a 2 month break from doing (literally!) any exercise!!! Today I jumped back on...

I got to week 3 and then had some stuff going on in my life which meant I had a ...

Naomicanrun

•2 years ago

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After C25K

Hi everyone, I offer some advice to any C25K graduates wishing to join their local Park Run. I completed C25K on Tuesday 5th July and after a practice run on...

Hi everyone, I offer some advice to any C25K graduates wishing to join their lo...

Simonh60

Graduate•2 years ago

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Week 8

Last run of week 8 done, week 9 here I come 😄. I went out early again to try to beat the heat but it was still very humid so I was slower than ever🐌but...

Last run of week 8 done, week 9 here I come 😄. I went out early again to try t...

M0use

Graduate•2 years ago

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RUNNING IN THE HEAT... When we get it... we need to know what to do with it!!!!

PHEW!!!! It is warm and certainly where I live , here in the Staffs Moorlands, we do NOT get it THIS hot, THAT often... so.. after a very warm night... I am...

PHEW!!!! It is warm and certainly where I live , here in the Staffs Moorlands, w...

Oldfloss

Administrator•2 years ago

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Heatwave

I'm doing my weekday runs at 5.30 am or thereabouts because of work, but the heatwave is another good reason. No way do I want to run when it's 30 degrees or...

I'm doing my weekday runs at 5.30 am or thereabouts because of work, but the hea...

Vimes

•2 years ago

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Week 4.

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice. I have just revisited week 4 and done the third run. I took on the advice and ran slower, wow what a difference it’s...

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice. I have just revisited week 4 and done the...

Jazzyme

•2 years ago

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Return to running

Hi there. Been away from running due to mental health stuff for a year or so. Ready to start healing again at last. Should I start C25K from the beginning or...

Hi there. Been away from running due to mental health stuff for a year or so. Re...

Lockdownpositive

•2 years ago

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

My first Parkrun

I carried on running after 30 mins!

anaemia and running .

Second Parkrun since graduation

Hoka sizing

week 9 run

New personal best!

You lot are awesome!

week 9 run

treadmill or outside

week 1 run 1

week 9 run 1 completed

stretching after a run

lost the bug for running a little

Finding a Pace

Out of bed while the house slept…

week 7 it’s feeling like running again !

c25k returner

Graduated! What now?

Take the advice

Wobbly bits wobbled.

Week 8 complete

Consolidation

Catching up…

After C25K

Week 8

RUNNING IN THE HEAT... When we get it... we need to know what to do with it!!!!

Heatwave

Week 4.

Return to running

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Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2022

My first Parkrun

I carried on running after 30 mins!

anaemia and running .

﻿Second Parkrun since graduation

Hoka sizing

﻿week 9 run

﻿New personal best!

﻿You lot are awesome!

﻿week 9 run

treadmill or outside

﻿week 1 run 1

week 9 run 1 completed

stretching after a run

lost the bug for running a little

Finding a Pace

Out of bed while the house slept…

week 7 it’s feeling like running again !

﻿c25k returner

﻿Graduated! What now?

Take the advice

Wobbly bits wobbled.

Week 8 complete

Consolidation

Catching up…

After C25K

Week 8

RUNNING IN THE HEAT... When we get it... we need to know what to do with it!!!!

Heatwave

Week 4.

Return to running

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

Second Parkrun since graduation

week 9 run

New personal best!

You lot are awesome!

week 9 run

week 1 run 1

c25k returner

Graduated! What now?