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Stretch and Flex?

I keep reading posts referring to Flex and Stretch. What is it please? Podcast or something? TIA

I keep reading posts referring to Flex and Stretch. What is it please? Podcast...

Zigas

•5 years ago

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Week 7: done, done and done!

About 15-minutes in I thought “I can’t carry on!” But I did. Today’s Chicasso offers a moody sky!

About 15-minutes in I thought “I can’t carry on!” But I did. Today’s Chicasso of...

runningyogini

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 6 run 2

Yesterday I had my running gait checked and bought my first proper running shoes. I wore them all day to make sure everything was ok. I have completed run 2...

Yesterday I had my running gait checked and bought my first proper running shoes...

Over62

•5 years ago

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Tracking your run....

Hi all, It’s my second run today. I’ve noticed many of you seem to time/track your runs - what do you use to do this? Wendy

Hi all, It’s my second run today. I’ve noticed many of you seem to time/track ...

Wenderwoo

Graduate•5 years ago

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🍏Annie’s first post grad run

It was such fun to go out this morning & do my first solo run. I have ditched Jo Whiley😢& taken on Strava. What a feeling to be out in the sea breeze...

It was such fun to go out this morning & do my first solo run. I have ditched Jo...

Annieapple

Administrator•5 years ago

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Week 9 Run 2 ( Treadmill )

One more to go I was 50 last week so I’m real proud of myself 🏃🏻‍♀️💝

Runrabbit50

Graduate•5 years ago

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Wk6 run1

Smashed it!! Carried on running for another 5mins, wish I was loosing a. It of weight though!! Hey ho! Feeling fitter

Smashed it!! Carried on running for another 5mins, wish I was loosing a. It of w...

Fitunicorn

•5 years ago

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Trying to find a comfortable running shoe.

Can anyone recommend really good running shoes for a beginner? I'm over 14 stone, have wide feet and I'm very unfit. When I'm in the shop the shoes I buy feel...

Can anyone recommend really good running shoes for a beginner? I'm over 14 stone...

Portlandprincess

Graduate•5 years ago

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What does running do for YOU?

I was just thinking about the benefits I’ve noticed since I’ve been running (better mental health, stronger legs, a sense of community and more self...

I was just thinking about the benefits I’ve noticed since I’ve been running (be...

Beany123

Graduate•5 years ago

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Accidentally running at altitude!

I’m travelling parts of the US at the mo, running whenever I can. Yesterday arrived in Santa Fe & so this morning set out for a run. Hadn’t been able to run...

I’m travelling parts of the US at the mo, running whenever I can. Yesterday arri...

DiscoRunner

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R3 Complete

That’s it completed! I have to say I have really enjoyed it too, so double surprised, firstly that I completed it and second that it was actually enjoyable....

That’s it completed! I have to say I have really enjoyed it too, so double surpr...

Dadthefish

Graduate•5 years ago

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Week 4 run 1 done 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💦💦

Week 4 run 1 done. Slowed my pace down after the last run and glad I did. After completing the first 5 minute run I felt amazing :) by the time I finished the...

Week 4 run 1 done. Slowed my pace down after the last run and glad I did. After...

Supermeisty

•5 years ago

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Week 4 run3

I’ve just achieved a personal turning point because I just ran in daylight. Normally I go out as it’s getting dark to avoid being seen. Bit embarrassed to be...

I’ve just achieved a personal turning point because I just ran in daylight. Norm...

Fiftysomethingnovice

Graduate•5 years ago

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W8R1 done

Well I bit the bullet today and had a go at W8R1 and it went really well. Don’t get me wrong, I was out of breath and puffing along like a slow coach but I did...

Well I bit the bullet today and had a go at W8R1 and it went really well. Don’t ...

Tazzy_wazzy

Graduate•5 years ago

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W4D2

Slight drizzle this morning. Of course, as I write this with a cup of tea by my side an hour or so later, the sun is shining! I'm so over winter weather. It's...

Slight drizzle this morning. Of course, as I write this with a cup of tea by my ...

shrinkingjaz

Graduate•5 years ago

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A little confused

G’Day Everyone, So I’m brand new to this and I can’t find a “schedule “ or anything on how this works. Could be simply that I’m a typical bloke and not looking...

G’Day Everyone, So I’m brand new to this and I can’t find a “schedule “ or anyth...

OnearmedBandit11

Graduate•5 years ago

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W9R1 - I’m on the final strait

Entered the final week tonight with an enjoyable first run. I consciously slowed down, and finished up getting just over 3.8km in. Will steadily nudge up the...

Entered the final week tonight with an enjoyable first run. I consciously slowed...

NearlyMan

Graduate•5 years ago

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Missed a week but it's ok!

I had to miss last week, what should have been week 4 because rheumatoid decided to say hello, but managed to complete week 3 run 1 again today. I feel like...

I had to miss last week, what should have been week 4 because rheumatoid decided...

Flinflan

•5 years ago

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Run 1 week 5

Always so nervous about a new week but should “never doubt the programme “ as I had clearly built up the strength and SMASHED IT 🏃🏽‍♀️ also day 8 of no...

Always so nervous about a new week but should “never doubt the programme “ as I ...

Tayrm

•5 years ago

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W9R3 over and yet life feels as though it has just started

As I celebrated the end of 2018 and the start of 2019 it never entered my mind that before the year was over I would be running and even more so loving...

As I celebrated the end of 2018 and the start of 2019 it never entered my mind t...

tiggs1

Graduate•5 years ago

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Sober for October.

To aid my last month of C25k and raise some money I have gone sober for October with my VRB Tigg’s. lots of nice donations but a lot have gone direct as I...

To aid my last month of C25k and raise some money I have gone sober for October ...

Brooko

Graduate•5 years ago

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Tuesday run

Back in Dubai after a short weekend, didn't run either Saturday or Sunday and was too tired to run last night. But today is a different day! I headed down to...

Back in Dubai after a short weekend, didn't run either Saturday or Sunday and wa...

LeeU

Graduate•5 years ago

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App problem?

I love reading all the posts/advice on here. I often see that in people’s replies they put a link to useful posts and tips about the plan which I am keen to...

I love reading all the posts/advice on here. I often see that in people’s repli...

Jane46a

•5 years ago

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W7R3 - did 5km / 40 minutes instead, should I do w8&9?

Hi all, I've really been enjoying the programme, so much so that yesterday I got a bit bloody-minded about reaching 5km. So I just kept going for an extra 10...

Hi all, I've really been enjoying the programme, so much so that yesterday I go...

jleg

Graduate•5 years ago

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wk 5 run 3 daunting!

I finished C25K last year but then stopped. I have started again and ended repeating quite a few runs. Now I have done wk5 run2 and that was OK but I have...

I finished C25K last year but then stopped. I have started again and ended repe...

oldperson47

Graduate•5 years ago

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Ran after the flu and survived 😆

Hi everyone Thanks for encouraging me to go right back at it, I did W06R01 today after being sick for a week, and it was okay! I even feel I’m breathing...

Hi everyone Thanks for encouraging me to go right back at it, I did W06R01 toda...

Tetti_84

•5 years ago

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End week 4.

Just done last run of week 4 and found that quite easy. Didn’t even get out of breath. I’m enjoying it! Couldn’t run for a minute when started. I think it’s...

Just done last run of week 4 and found that quite easy. Didn’t even get out of b...

Isal19

•5 years ago

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Why is it getting harder and running and mental health? ??

It seems it has suddenly become really difficult now that I am running for a long period. I stopped twice today because my legshurt and my breathing was...

It seems it has suddenly become really difficult now that I am running for a lon...

cornishgirl29

Graduate•5 years ago

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Running

For you who have taken part in Park runs or even half marathons etc.. Which one was your hardest to complete?

For you who have taken part in Park runs or even half marathons etc.. Which one...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Simon says I can start running.....I’m so scared!!!!

Plantar pretty much sorted, just need some nerve pain rehab which he says is the easy bit! I have to “nerve floss” which should be fun. So I’m strapped up...

Plantar pretty much sorted, just need some nerve pain rehab which he says is the...

Vintage61

Graduate•5 years ago

30 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2019

Stretch and Flex?

Week 7: done, done and done!

Week 6 run 2

Tracking your run....

🍏Annie’s first post grad run

Week 9 Run 2 ( Treadmill )

Wk6 run1

Trying to find a comfortable running shoe.

What does running do for YOU?

Accidentally running at altitude!

W9R3 Complete

Week 4 run 1 done 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💦💦

Week 4 run3

W8R1 done

W4D2

A little confused

W9R1 - I’m on the final strait

Missed a week but it's ok!

Run 1 week 5

W9R3 over and yet life feels as though it has just started

Sober for October.

Tuesday run

App problem?

W7R3 - did 5km / 40 minutes instead, should I do w8&9?

wk 5 run 3 daunting!

Ran after the flu and survived 😆

End week 4.

Why is it getting harder and running and mental health? ??

Running

Simon says I can start running.....I’m so scared!!!!

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