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Running thread
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staffsblue
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I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
Brilliant mate, well doneI've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
staffsblue
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At least it proves that if a fat retired bloke like me can do it, anyone can!Brilliant mate, well done
Did my first marathon last month (M’cr one). I’ve done hardly any running since but due to do the Heaton Park half marathon on Sunday - it’s a bit challenging as quite hilly. Bit nervous as feel underprepared. Hopefully the experience of running the marathon should mean I’ll be ok but not convinced!
I was in same boat at start of lockdown mate, just turned 60 and signed up for my first half marathonAt least it proves that if a fat retired bloke like me can do it, anyone can!
gaz76
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You'll be fine mate, there's as many downhills as up hills at Heaton Park, the climb from the car park to the monument thingy is a bit tough but the downhills make up for it. Good luck budDid my first marathon last month (M’cr one). I’ve done hardly any running since but due to do the Heaton Park half marathon on Sunday - it’s a bit challenging as quite hilly. Bit nervous as feel underprepared. Hopefully the experience of running the marathon should mean I’ll be ok but not convinced!
gaz76
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Nice work finishing the c25k, that's the best thing to do when finishing it, get some parkruns in, drives me mad when I hear people say " oh I did the c25k but no more running for me" what's the point, it's like buying a pint and not drinking it.I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!
I started on the c25k and it's not easy, nice one
staffsblue
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Nice work finishing the c25k, that's the best thing to do when finishing it, get some parkruns in, drives me mad when I hear people say " oh I did the c25k but no more running for me" what's the point, it's like buying a pint and not drinking it.
I started on the c25k and it's not easy, nice one
Yes, definitely just the start for me. My main goal when I retired was to get fit & stay fit. My swimming has been slowly improving, and I intend doing the same with running.
Stuuuuuu
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I love reading these posts! Great stuff.I've been following "couch to 5k" since the start of February. Had to pause & restart after picking up a knee injury, but finally completed my first 5k run today without any walking.
Going to register for the local Parkrun in early June to give myself 3 more weeks to improve. No more excuses!