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Yippee. .. love the running part, get bored of the walking... what's happening to me.. just got to say the energy this has given me is fantastic. . Thank you for the support everyone's giving..

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IannodaTruffeMentor

C25k is amazing.........

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Sounds like its going well for you. Keep it up! Running steps up next week - you may find you're glad of the walking bits!

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PugwashGraduate

Well done Morty. Getting started is the hardest part. As for the walking bits, I have to be honest and say that I need to remind myself regularly to walk briskly - it feels a bit awkward. One thing I do know (I'm only one run ahead of you) is that the experienced folk on here all strongly advocate sticking strictly to the programme regardless of any intrusive thoughts one might have that faster, longer, different is better.

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GoogleMeGraduate in reply to Pugwash

I think the key thing is that you a) don't stop moving and b) focus your running efforts into short manageable, believable chunks so the walking pace doesn't matter a great deal just as your running pace doesn't matter at all.

Which reminds me I need to have another look at that link Bazza posted about walking style...

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misswobbleGraduate

Stick to the programme to the letter. The walks are put there for a reason

Listen to what Laura says. You're not ready to go off piste until after Graduation, then you can do what you like. LOL

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VixchileGraduate

oh yes, it soon because very addictive. Its a very good programme to get you started in running.

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GettingFitterGraduate

Well done Morty you're on your way just take it steady and listen to Laura. Make sure you take rest days too as they're there for a reason which you soon discover if you miss one ;-)

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getfitgranGraduate

Well done, but as already said the programme is tried and tested, slow and easy does it.

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