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Joining big school😁

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Well i figured its the start of a new term and it feels like s good time to say hi to the big kids😁

Never ran until c25k and graduated 23rd August

I am currently consolidating and can run 30-45 mins and a 5k. Totally unbelievable to me.

I have just signed up for the virtual 5k race for life

Another first

I am going to consolidate for the rest of the month then aim for 60 mins and then 10k. I know i am slow but i know i can do it eventually

Any advice greatly appreciated us running newbies need all the help we can get😳

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Welcome, Smile23 !! Sounds great ! I’m just one month ahead of you (also never run before and graduated 26th July) - and following the same plan. Working towards 10K now - maybe by end October if I can keep it up and avoid injury !! Each extra kilometre run is a new personal best !! Enjoy !! No advice really except now I’m running for longer I found I needed different shoes (more padded/supportive) and I’m aware of not overdoing it.... bit wary of a couple of twinges and realise from the advice on here is try to pace yourself and prevent injury. Easier said than done when you’ve got used to new records week after week !! 😅

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toJuliet202

Thanks for the advice I have invested in some proper runners Saucony ride 13 definitely a good buy x

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CBDBGraduate10

Welcome!

I am also ‘fairly’ new, and after C25k used the 12 week NHS fitness programme for my consolidation period ( nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/1... ) and am in the last week.

It has been a fabulous programme to strengthen my running allround. This here is where I logged my progress healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good running! See you on here!

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toCBDB

Thanks i think i will look into that. X

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FionamagsGraduate10

Welcome to tbe Bridge! I used Juju's Magic Plan to get to running for 60 minutes and then slipped over to the distance version to get to 10k. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Don't worry about speed - there are still plenty of snails on here as well. Good luck!

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toFionamags

Yes i think i may always be a snail. However the only person i want to beat is me🤣

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FionamagsGraduate10 in reply toSmile23

Quite right too! although I can be quite competitive with myself at times ... :)

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toFionamags

Yes thats one of my failings🤔

Slow is the way to go 😊

You are making super progress. Just keep consistent and you'll get where you need to go. Keep hydrating well, every day and stretching before (dynamic) and after (static) and you'll love the journey ahead. You have so many adventures to come!

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Many thanks. Wow congratulations on your marathon. Cant see me ever getting that far but i am learning to never say never😁

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Absolutely. It's one big adventure 😊

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Over62

Welcome on board, great to consolidate the runs and gradually build up the distance Ju Ju’s magic plan is brilliant. 👏👍

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toOver62

Definitely looking like thats the way to go 😁

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NetCadetGraduate10

Welcome! I joined quite recently too and this forum is amazing! Always someone to give advice, talk you out of a low spot or celebrate an achievement with you! Enjoy your journey and share your progress with us :)

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toNetCadet

Yes its good to have somewhere to go when needed x

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Nilsam

Yeah. So pleased to hear you have come over the bridge...I will read the responses with interest. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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Smile23Graduate10 in reply toNilsam

Yes seemed like the right time 😁

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