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Getting “moving” in more ways than one

Does anybody else find that running has a stimulative effect on the bowel? Hope it’s not just me - that’s why I’m throwing my poo into the conversation - but...

Does anybody else find that running has a stimulative effect on the bowel? Hope ...

MarciePower

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 conquered

Well. Week 8 Run 3 done! This has been a challenging week. I've felt drained all week and it has been a struggle to get up and out in the mornings to run. BUT...

Well. Week 8 Run 3 done! This has been a challenging week. I've felt drained all...

RunVicRun

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8

Week 8 run 1. I got back before the end of the 28 minutes so had to run round the garden until Michael Johnson told me to stop. Epic.

Week 8 run 1. I got back before the end of the 28 minutes so had to run round th...

Will_

•6 years ago

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Mouth ulcers since past 2 weeks : Can it be because of running ?

Hi, Currently I am on my week 6. I have started having mouth ulcers since past 2 weeks. I have hardly faced it during my whole life. Also dry mouth as well....

Hi, Currently I am on my week 6. I have started having mouth ulcers since past ...

ShwetaAmeta

•6 years ago

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Yessssss!

A week later after all my doubts and i did it...the 20 min run W5.Even with the little gremlins whispering at the start ‘you’re not gonna do this’ I just...

A week later after all my doubts and i did it...the 20 min run W5.Even with the ...

Tiny51

•6 years ago

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W5R3😱

just about to do this run. Wish me luck...... to be continued.....

EmmaRae1982

•6 years ago

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OMG I did it 🏆

Final run ! Ended with a rousing Freddie singing We are the Champions as my golden trophy lit up. Slow and steady did it, only 4K but full 30 minutes each run...

Final run ! Ended with a rousing Freddie singing We are the Champions as my gold...

Essexdigger

Graduate•6 years ago

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Couch to 5k

Completed my couch to 5k on Wednesday 2nd run today #letsdothis

Kelle78

•6 years ago

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W5 R3

Wow I can’t belive I did it the run I was dreading 20 mins from 8 mins 😊 I feel so good & happy that I completed it, I need to thank my hubby Dave for coming...

Wow I can’t belive I did it the run I was dreading 20 mins from 8 mins 😊 I feel...

Lozzer-B

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2C

That was hard going but Hue and Cry got me through it.

Victoria1james

Graduate•6 years ago

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Not giving up

So just over a week ago I was really happy to have completed W1R3, having completed the week twice to gain stamina. Unfortunately running through my knee pain...

So just over a week ago I was really happy to have completed W1R3, having comple...

Amanda-Jane68

•6 years ago

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I ran my first park run

So I.graduated a little while ago. Since then I've continued to run 3 or 4 times a week at the gym but I've found it quite boring. So I bit the bullet and...

So I.graduated a little while ago. Since then I've continued to run 3 or 4 times...

Maisiemoo73

Graduate•6 years ago

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Finally finished after 4 months

I have now finally finished the C25K week 9 run 3 in just over 4 months from start to now finish, I think I completed week1 at least 3 times had issues with...

I have now finally finished the C25K week 9 run 3 in just over 4 months from sta...

Teddy021

Graduate•6 years ago

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So I signed up to a 5k run dow...

So I signed up to a 5k run downloaded the app, attempted to go for the first run. Overthought it didn’t run just brisk walked still felt good but need to just...

So I signed up to a 5k run downloaded the app, attempted to go for the first run...

Sarah_J

•6 years ago

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penultimate run wk9r2 - all weeks data lost!

Cant believe I did it... I'm the one who is a group fitness instructor, who can't run for toffee! but I did it and enjoyed the challenge and the support of my...

Cant believe I did it... I'm the one who is a group fitness instructor, who can'...

Motherandson

•6 years ago

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Hi, I am at wk8r2.

I have had my tough runs here and there but never gave up. My partner decided he would run with me last weekend and it was the worst thing ever. It sort of...

I have had my tough runs here and there but never gave up. My partner decided he...

Imnotarunner43

Graduate•6 years ago

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Wk9R3 Graduated!

Graduated - at last ! Some of you will know it’s been a difficult week. My last run was meant for wed but was away from home so planned it for tomo- sat. Woke...

Graduated - at last ! Some of you will know it’s been a difficult week. My last ...

Mumsygill

Graduate•6 years ago

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Just started!

I completed W1R1 yesterday and it was a challenge which sounds pathetic but I wheeze at the best of times so I really struggled at running, im hoping to...

I completed W1R1 yesterday and it was a challenge which sounds pathetic but I wh...

KylePritchard

•6 years ago

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Graduated - hot sweaty and smiling

Buff said 😀💪🍾🏆🥇🏁

57jas60

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R1 - hmmm

Hmmmm....Not sure what happened today but when Jo said ‘Great you’ve done 20 minutes’ instead, for some reason, my brain heard ‘ok five minutes left’ Five 😳??...

Hmmmm....Not sure what happened today but when Jo said ‘Great you’ve done 20 min...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Painful foot- Mortons Neuroma

Replying to wagshaz, I have pins and needles and pain in my left foot. See https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mortons-neuroma/ My physio has noticed that my left...

Replying to wagshaz, I have pins and needles and pain in my left foot. See https...

Wildswimmer

•6 years ago

1 Reply

The dreaded W5R3

Yes! I did it! The dreaded W5R3 - and (*whispers) it was easier than I thought! With some help from Talking Heads and XTC, along with the ever present Dobby...

Yes! I did it! The dreaded W5R3 - and (*whispers) it was easier than I thought! ...

Dizzysmum17

Graduate•6 years ago

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Awesome run!!

Woohoo I have done it, I have graduated with a really good run. Just over 4 1/2 Km, I felt good, breathing was the best it’s ever been. I am amazed in 9 weeks...

Woohoo I have done it, I have graduated with a really good run. Just over 4 1/2 ...

Flick118

Graduate•6 years ago

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What next?

I finished 2 days ago! And what a great feeling to know I can run for 30 minutes. But I do like my app with Jo Wiley telling I’m half way through etc. I’d like...

I finished 2 days ago! And what a great feeling to know I can run for 30 minutes...

Southwoldgal

•6 years ago

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Week 5 Run 3

3 2 1 go. The first five minutes the old legs feel stiff, have I bitten off more than I can chew. Pavarotti in my ears. ‘Your 5 minuets in’ Laura speaks over...

3 2 1 go. The first five minutes the old legs feel stiff, have I bitten off more...

Running59

•6 years ago

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W3R1 - Back to the mornings (and a bit of ankle pain 😩)

After a couple of afternoon / evening runs as part of week 2 it felt good to go back out before 5am today 💪🏻 At first I thought I was going to regret the...

After a couple of afternoon / evening runs as part of week 2 it felt good to go ...

Sortyourlife

•6 years ago

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W2R1 Done!!

Didn’t think it was going to happen today. For one reason or another it kept getting pushed back. Finally got to the gym at 7.45pm after a long day at work,...

Didn’t think it was going to happen today. For one reason or another it kept get...

Chrisc1967

•6 years ago

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Think I need to ease up a tad!

I’m just about to begin week 9 and am loving it but I think I’ve pushed a little too hard over last week and a bit. I usually do 3 runs a week and am pretty...

I’m just about to begin week 9 and am loving it but I think I’ve pushed a little...

Clarabelle71

Graduate•6 years ago

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Second post grad run

Completed second post grad run tonight and did the full thirty minutes so really pleased. Keep on running.....

Completed second post grad run tonight and did the full thirty minutes so really...

jan2563

Graduate•6 years ago

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10 years saying "tomorrow I start running"

Hi all, i downloaded the app yesterday and actually went today for my first run after 10 years saying "tomorrow I'll start!" ... It was actually easy with the...

Hi all, i downloaded the app yesterday and actually went today for my first run ...

Simona89

•6 years ago

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Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2018

Getting “moving” in more ways than one

Week 8 conquered

Week 8

Mouth ulcers since past 2 weeks : Can it be because of running ?

Yessssss!

W5R3😱

OMG I did it 🏆

Couch to 5k

W5 R3

W5R2C

Not giving up

I ran my first park run

Finally finished after 4 months

So I signed up to a 5k run dow...

penultimate run wk9r2 - all weeks data lost!

Hi, I am at wk8r2.

Wk9R3 Graduated!

Just started!

Graduated - hot sweaty and smiling

W9R1 - hmmm

Painful foot- Mortons Neuroma

The dreaded W5R3

Awesome run!!

What next?

Week 5 Run 3

W3R1 - Back to the mornings (and a bit of ankle pain 😩)

W2R1 Done!!

Think I need to ease up a tad!

Second post grad run

10 years saying "tomorrow I start running"

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