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I need a programme

So after I graduated i am keen on upping my distances to 10K. However I feel I'm now "just running" if that makes sense. Do I just keep running for longer...

So after I graduated i am keen on upping my distances to 10K. However I feel I'm...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

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W7R3 only 6 more runs to go

So 21 runs completed can’t believe I have got this far. Started this programme along side my Slimming world journey and have lost just over 1 stone in 8 week....

So 21 runs completed can’t believe I have got this far. Started this programme a...

Piratewench

Graduate•6 years ago

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Anyone feeling brave enough in or around Exeter?!

I’ve just graduated for the second time this week. I’m thinking about trying a Parkrun but not feeling brave enough yet! I’m just wondering if there is anyone...

I’ve just graduated for the second time this week. I’m thinking about trying a P...

Notanaturalrunner

Graduate•6 years ago

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After a break, started to go back again.

I don’t know what made me to have a break for a week but i had a busy week, so I had to go back one step and do the Week 2 and Run 3 again. I know I completed...

I don’t know what made me to have a break for a week but i had a busy week, so I...

Pulsebeat

•6 years ago

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Week one in the bag

Just completed week 1 and feeling chuffed...onwards and upwards. Very lucky to have the Speyside Way to do my runs on as its so nice and peaceful

Just completed week 1 and feeling chuffed...onwards and upwards. Very lucky to h...

Sunnybraeboats

Graduate•6 years ago

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New running style...

Today's run was, ahem, different... I live in a very rural area. To give you an idea, we don't have buses, more like a stagecoach service; it turns up every...

Today's run was, ahem, different... I live in a very rural area. To give you an ...

Teresa1632

Graduate•6 years ago

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Inspiration from the strangest places

I’ve really been slacking recently, only getting out to run once a week if at all but I figure the goal is to get into the habit of running permanently rather...

I’ve really been slacking recently, only getting out to run once a week if at al...

V-5k

•6 years ago

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Back to normal

Back to normal 30min run today. Good old C25K. (I wonder whose brain wave it was) Why is it I need someone talking to me whilst running. Still if that’s what...

Back to normal 30min run today. Good old C25K. (I wonder whose brain wave it was...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5😵

I just looked at week 5 and run 3 says 5 min walk 20 min run 5 min walk OMG!!!!! Does anyone have any encouraging words..is it a bug in the app?

I just looked at week 5 and run 3 says 5 min walk 20 min run 5 min walk OMG!!!!!...

One_spot

•6 years ago

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At week 8 but still need to stretch mid-run. Any ideas?

Hello all, I'm into week 8 but still find my legs (calves and hamstrings) and back in agony about halfway through the run. There is a playground with exercise...

Hello all, I'm into week 8 but still find my legs (calves and hamstrings) and ba...

sofaspud

•6 years ago

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Runner returns.

Three week ago I damaged my Achilles’ tendon and was told to stop running till it healed. I was devastated but managed to keep up my strength training on my...

Three week ago I damaged my Achilles’ tendon and was told to stop running till i...

Running59

•6 years ago

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Newbie with heath anxiety

Did my first run 2 days ago and found it to be quite challenging. My legs were weak, I had left hip pain radiating down my leg that switch to the right on...

Did my first run 2 days ago and found it to be quite challenging. My legs were w...

NotSoFlyingScotsman

•6 years ago

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W4R2 5 mini minutes

Amazingly the 5 minute runs are fine although my pace is a very slow jog on the last one. Most remarkable is that my body can keep it up over several minutes....

Amazingly the 5 minute runs are fine although my pace is a very slow jog on the ...

One_spot

•6 years ago

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W3R2.. getting there

Just completed my first run almost niggle free. Looking at Strava, I was noticeably quicker too. One happy bunny!

Just completed my first run almost niggle free. Looking at Strava, I was noticea...

BriC18

•6 years ago

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So sad

So this morning I had planned for W2R3 What I hadn’t planned for was the vomiting most of the night. Although me and the toilet now have a new friendship 🤮🚽...

So this morning I had planned for W2R3 What I hadn’t planned for was the vomiti...

Ibot

•6 years ago

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Week 1

So I started this yesterday. Just managed to complete before I thought I’d die from being out of breath lol. My legs are sore today. Looking at a few weeks...

So I started this yesterday. Just managed to complete before I thought I’d die f...

Queenie_28

•6 years ago

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w4r1

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

w4r1

w4r1 what is it like to do

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

W4R2

Complete. Tough going. Guess I'm not a morning person. Beer tonight 🍺 :)

DaveMu

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 4 done and dusted

Week 4 run 3 done and dusted. I really enjoyed this week. Was back into the road which I like Better. Foot hurting a wee bit but should be grand. Yeah this...

Week 4 run 3 done and dusted. I really enjoyed this week. Was back into the road...

Johnnylewis

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7

Just completed my last run of week 7. 28 mins next week. I am never thought I would do it. Good luck everyone today.xx

Just completed my last run of week 7. 28 mins next week. I am never thought I ...

quadlingc

•6 years ago

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I did it at 6am! 😍

Thanks to everyone for all the great support! I'm so proud of myself! This has been so good for me physically and mentally. Just what I needed to kickstart a...

Thanks to everyone for all the great support! I'm so proud of myself! This has b...

Granniemand

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 8 First Run Complete

It’s not really week eight due to childcare/weather/bad back, more like 12 weeks, but I did the first run and it’s so close to the end, only five runs left....

It’s not really week eight due to childcare/weather/bad back, more like 12 weeks...

Ariadne1925

•6 years ago

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w3r3 today

w3r3 today cant wait and yes i know slow and steady thats the best way forward

paul1960

Graduate•6 years ago

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W1R2..!!!

Well after repeating W1D1 because I couldn’t complete it, im pleased to say I’ve also completed D2, for me this is massive as I’m sure it is/was for others....

Well after repeating W1D1 because I couldn’t complete it, im pleased to say I’ve...

Monica1969

•6 years ago

14 Replies

I am not allowed to run

Hi..I had a total hip replacement in March this year and my doctor says I can never run as this will be too much impact on my new hip..trouble is, i feel lazy...

Hi..I had a total hip replacement in March this year and my doctor says I can ne...

Slimmermum52

•6 years ago

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Predictable

I’ve just noticed that when I type “Happy” into my phone it now suggests “running” instead of “birthday”. Who would have expected that three weeks ago ?!!

I’ve just noticed that when I type “Happy” into my phone it now suggests “runnin...

ButtercupKid

Graduate•6 years ago

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One more to go!

Completed W9R2 surprisingly comfortably today, granted on a treadmill, but the weather is a bit unpredictable in Northern Virginia. The 5K I planned to run...

Completed W9R2 surprisingly comfortably today, granted on a treadmill, but the w...

Taffywasawelshman

Graduate•6 years ago

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Last chance

I just had my third and final child and really want to get fit lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. After so many mistakes and wrong lifestyle choices...

I just had my third and final child and really want to get fit lose weight and l...

aaangelica1979

•6 years ago

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1st run in morning

Hello 🙋‍♀️ lm 43 have 3 boys 2 now supposed be adults 1 almost there . Wanting to get thinner(or a little less wobbly at least ) and fitter. Im hoping to...

Hello 🙋‍♀️ lm 43 have 3 boys 2 now supposed be adults 1 almost there . Wanting ...

Amberpants03

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2018

I need a programme

W7R3 only 6 more runs to go

Anyone feeling brave enough in or around Exeter?!

After a break, started to go back again.

Week one in the bag

New running style...

Inspiration from the strangest places

Back to normal

W5😵

At week 8 but still need to stretch mid-run. Any ideas?

Runner returns.

Newbie with heath anxiety

W4R2 5 mini minutes

W3R2.. getting there

So sad

Week 1

w4r1

w4r1

W4R2

Week 4 done and dusted

Week 7

I did it at 6am! 😍

Week 8 First Run Complete

w3r3 today

W1R2..!!!

I am not allowed to run

Predictable

One more to go!

Last chance

1st run in morning

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