Wk2 run1 ......... The journey continues - Couch to 5K

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Wk2 run1 ......... The journey continues

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Moving ok and no longer heavy legged - my body has accepted that it is on a journey of running :-)

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BeekGraduate

Well done! I have been putting off W2R1 all morning. Just setting off now. Feeling more inspired after reading this! Glad it's working for you. Can't say I am enjoying things yet.

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Beek I hope the run was good :-) I think that we will be doing this together because our schedule for runs are the same.

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Hi Purbrookian. Just got back. Feeling good about it - first time feeling good! Those hot showers when you get back are fantastic!

Doing S&F W1 tomorrow but can't do C5K W2R2 until Sunday. I can say I am looking forward to it though so that's progress of sorts. Thank you for your posts. This site is a real help to spur me on!

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jo_in_a_box

im only on week1 run 1 but im finding it really hard, i understand things do get better, hopefully they will for me too.

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Jo it will ......... I found run 1 very hard and never thought my legs would get used to the heavy load bearing ....... but they do :-) stick at it and gently gently

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BeekGraduate in reply to jo_in_a_box

It is not easy but it does get better. The best advice I was given is start slowly, don't rush into it. Keep coming back to this blog page because there is a tremendous amount of inspirational encouragement, tips and advice to draw on. The hardest part is over for you - making the first run! It does get better - promise!

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WooddairyGraduate

well done Purbrookian.... I start my W2R1 tomorrow and am worried I wont cope with more running! Its good to know that the heavy legs start to disappear as the weeks progress. Keep up the good work!

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The run walk pace is gentle for W2R1 - I thought it would be another shock horror like the first run - strangely my legs were more accepting of the challenge :-)

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So in other words your fitness MUST be improving! Good on you!

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jo_in_a_box

I am going to keep going I think it's just such a shock to start with. you've done amazing to get to w2!

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BeekGraduate

Yes it guess it is a shock at first but remember slowly at the beginning will pay off. You'll be doing week 2 before you know it!

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