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Knee support

I feel I could do with a knee support, a recommendations please, there are so many to choose from out there?

I feel I could do with a knee support, a recommendations please, there are so ma...

Annikins1

Graduate•3 months ago

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CATCH up CORNER...WEEK 2... I K'need to see you !

They too, K'need love Good morning everyone. Here I am, a little late opening the Corner this week...this is deliberate:) I always find February an odd...

They too, K'need love Good morning everyone. Here I am, a little late opening...

Oldfloss

Administrator•3 months ago

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Interesting article regarding knees

I thought this article about knee health and running may be of interest:...

Beach_runner

Graduate•3 months ago

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Do I have to have a rest day?

I finished c25k a few years ago and was running regularly ever since. I stop for 2 years because I was pregnant and had a baby. I started again and I’m now on...

I finished c25k a few years ago and was running regularly ever since. I stop for...

Monicamoo

Graduate•3 months ago

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First Parkrun

it’s taken 2 years but I finally got myself together to attempt my first Parkrun. Chose a beautiful sunny morning with no wind but very slippery and muddy in...

it’s taken 2 years but I finally got myself together to attempt my first Parkrun...

Madwife60

•3 months ago

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W7R1, R2 & R3 in a week!

I know this is standard for most of you but it is an immense achievement for me. I took 6 months to reach here, so I cannot believe the stamina and level of...

I know this is standard for most of you but it is an immense achievement for me....

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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IC Update 2 - I quit

Over the last 4.5 weeks, that's how it is since I've last been able to run due to my knee injury, I've not been able to fill the hole left by not being able to...

Over the last 4.5 weeks, that's how it is since I've last been able to run due t...

LeeU

Graduate•3 months ago

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Is 3 runs a week enough exercise?

Hello all it's I have finished my 4th week and haven't seen any change in my weight 🙄. I run and walk between level 3 to 12 with max speed 5. Is this enough...

Hello all it's I have finished my 4th week and haven't seen any change in my wei...

DeeMak

•3 months ago

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Ah yes, I remember this...

... finishing week 3 and feeling like week 4 is a really big jump. Well, I found this 3rd run of week 3 fairly comfortable so therefore, I think it's all in...

... finishing week 3 and feeling like week 4 is a really big jump. Well, I fou...

RunforMum

Graduate•3 months ago

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week 5 complete

20 mins of running. I would have said that the app was bonkers even a week ago but I did it. I looked like a sweaty old mess. But I did it. And if I can give...

20 mins of running. I would have said that the app was bonkers even a week ago b...

Icouldntrunabath

•3 months ago

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Feeling well again!

Finished W7R2 yesterday. My stamina is back and I’m feeling confident for next run. My advice, as an older runner, take time to build up energy by re-running...

Finished W7R2 yesterday. My stamina is back and I’m feeling confident for next ...

Heti

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 2, and one faraway kite!

Hi runny peeps, I'm not running as much as I'd like because - well, life! But I'm on to week 2 now, and I've finally got proof of the the existence of "my"...

Hi runny peeps, I'm not running as much as I'd like because - well, life! But ...

grumpyoldgirl

Graduate•3 months ago

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🍏Woeful or Wonderful?

It started off so well! I was secretly pleased I couldn’t run early this morning due to appointments. The -2 feel like factor never a great incentive! As the...

It started off so well! I was secretly pleased I couldn’t run early this mornin...

Annieapple

Administrator•3 months ago

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A long one…

Part 1: The Lurgy I was never one for worrying about health - that is, while in my fluid and flexible 20s to early 40s. Then the knees went, the arthritis...

Part 1: The Lurgy I was never one for worrying about health - that is, while in...

ktsok

Graduate•3 months ago

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Morning all

I've just finished the first of Steve Crams follow on runs. Did I miss it or is there no half way bell? I don't really want to keep getting my phone out my...

I've just finished the first of Steve Crams follow on runs. Did I miss it or is ...

Oldwoman65

Graduate•3 months ago

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Week 8 Run 2 - how to continue after graduation???

I’ve got graduation coming up next week and am so worried that once I’ve finished the programme I will just stop running 🙃 it doesn’t feel like I’m ready to...

I’ve got graduation coming up next week and am so worried that once I’ve finishe...

geminifrog1999

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Is 30min X 3 times/week enough?

Hello All, I graduated back in October and have (with the occasional slip) been keeping doing the 40 min (5min warm up/down) routine 3 times per week. I use a...

Hello All, I graduated back in October and have (with the occasional slip) been ...

DaisyGrapes

Graduate•3 months ago

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wk1r2

did my second run last night and much easier! Took it at a better pace - a good reminder to go slowly!

did my second run last night and much easier! Took it at a better pace - a good ...

Slbuagain

•3 months ago

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First run since graduation (in Nov)!

A couple of weeks ago I asked for some advice or inspiration for getting back to running after stopping once I completed the C25K course in November - it took...

A couple of weeks ago I asked for some advice or inspiration for getting back to...

che130

Graduate•3 months ago

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⭐️⭐️⭐️COUCH TO 5k APP UPDATE!! New “Beyond Couch to 5k” runs⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have you updated your app yet? If not, you’re in for a treat! Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be whisked off to a whole new world called “Beyond Couch to 5k”!...

Have you updated your app yet? If not, you’re in for a treat! Once you’ve gradua...

MissUnderstanding

Administrator•3 months ago

30 Replies

And again….

I did it again…I haven’t run for a couple of week because I’ve had some kind of lurgy…didn’t really develope into anything but you know when you just feel...

I did it again…I haven’t run for a couple of week because I’ve had some kind of ...

Mummycav

Administrator•3 months ago

25 Replies

Spectacular disasters - only for fun

What has been your most spectacular disaster when out for a run? I was running on a very narrow track between two fields on a cold, dry autumn morning. The...

What has been your most spectacular disaster when out for a run? I was runnin...

BahamaMama1

Graduate•3 months ago

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After Antibiotics!

Yes, it’s been a difficult week but I’m back on treadmill this morning. W7R1 ✅ and I’m so proud of myself having done so! I now have confidence in 25 minutes...

Yes, it’s been a difficult week but I’m back on treadmill this morning. W7R1 ✅ ...

Heti

Graduate•4 months ago

1 Reply

Back in the saddle….

hi - just returning after 5 years away and wanting to kickstart my fitness and make sure I retain it as I get older. I’ve been doing yoga for a year so had...

hi - just returning after 5 years away and wanting to kickstart my fitness and m...

Slbuagain

•4 months ago

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W5R2 unexpected bonus!

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't dreading this run, how could I run for 8 minutes twice! I got through the first 8 minutes and the recovery walk and was 2...

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't dreading this run, how could I run for 8 minutes...

Sajalo

•4 months ago

4 Replies

lower back hurting while running this morning

When I was running this morning I suddenly realised my lower back was hurting after about 3K. I finished the 5K so it wasn't really bad but I can still feel...

When I was running this morning I suddenly realised my lower back was hurting af...

cornishgirl54

Graduate•4 months ago

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Second time around

Started C25K first time round on 15th Feb last year and, eventually, graduated in August (injury in the middle slowed me down in all senses of the word)....

Started C25K first time round on 15th Feb last year and, eventually, graduated i...

Sewandrunmore

•4 months ago

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Walk with achey legs??

I hadn't run until Friday for six weeks or so due to commitments and a long bout of flu/cough in the first three weeks of January. Feelng healthy again i...

I hadn't run until Friday for six weeks or so due to commitments and a long bout...

Kauyak

Graduate•4 months ago

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Wek 1 run2

I really did not want to get out but I am busy tomorrow so I had to. I am so glad I did, I do feel better for it. I always think people will judge me as a...

I really did not want to get out but I am busy tomorrow so I had to. I am so gla...

oldperson47

Graduate•4 months ago

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First Park Run

So to all here who kindly supported me this last week, I confirm I did attend my First Park Run - I must be looking unfit (4st overweight) and old (57 yrs) as...

So to all here who kindly supported me this last week, I confirm I did attend my...

JOP66

Graduate•4 months ago

16 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

Knee support

CATCH up CORNER...WEEK 2... I K'need to see you !

Interesting article regarding knees

Do I have to have a rest day?

First Parkrun

W7R1, R2 & R3 in a week!

IC Update 2 - I quit

Is 3 runs a week enough exercise?

Ah yes, I remember this...

week 5 complete

Feeling well again!

Week 2, and one faraway kite!

🍏Woeful or Wonderful?

A long one…

Morning all

Week 8 Run 2 - how to continue after graduation???

Is 30min X 3 times/week enough?

wk1r2

First run since graduation (in Nov)!

⭐️⭐️⭐️COUCH TO 5k APP UPDATE!! New “Beyond Couch to 5k” runs⭐️⭐️⭐️

And again….

Spectacular disasters - only for fun

After Antibiotics!

Back in the saddle….

W5R2 unexpected bonus!

lower back hurting while running this morning

Second time around

Walk with achey legs??

Wek 1 run2

First Park Run

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