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First Day at Big School!

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Well you know how life can roll sometimes, and for 6 months I have had to re-establish myself but i finally think that I am getting there ..... I'm still sure where there is but I'm moving forward towards it.

So with spring in the air and a MASSIVE dose of inspiration from my wonderful mentor I have decided to re-kindle my soul and with the help of Laura and all of you guys on here I am doing C25k all over again.

Just had my new gear delivered today and was opening and trying it all on and reminded me of the time I moved up to big school - Shiny new uniform, shiny new shoes & brand new pencil case, still apprehensive but I kind of knew what to expect then, kind of know what to expect all over again now in running, but in my little head I want to revise and re-learn before going in for the hardcore stuff.

Next Tuesday is W1R1 - and it's almost 2 years to the day that I started it all last time too....

Good luck to everyone and above all else Happy Running.

MrMatthew.

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misswobbleGraduate

Hello, welcome back. I don't know about spring in the air! I was out running just now and it was freezing and the wind was howling fit to bust! Lovely starry sky though.

Good luck for run one on Tuesday. Go nice and steady won't you

in reply to misswobble

well true - so lets say early spring, still cool but makes for perfect running weather!

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cate64

Good luck to you MrMatthew, you sound determined and with the support of your mentor, Laura and everybody here you'll be fine. Keep posting to let us know how it's going x

in reply to cate64

Thanks & I will do - just need to get into a solid routine too

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goonkeepgoingGraduate

Sounds great! Good luck & keep posting on here for support :)

in reply to goonkeepgoing

Thanks and yes now that I am back on here there will be some regular updates

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IrishprincessGraduate

Welcome back MrMatthew. Keep going otherwise you might be get detention.

in reply to Irishprincess

Thank you - and I was always in detention so nothing new there - need to learn to keep out of trouble I guess!

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ju-ju-Graduate

Your new uniform looks very shiny, and will hold you in good stead... Good to see you back again, and With a bit of focus you are going to nail it. Good luck on Tuesday :)

in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks Panther Girl - although can't see you :-( but am sure I will nail it, just one run at a time.

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to

Is that better? Can u see her now??

in reply to ju-ju-

oh yes, a lot better!!

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carole01Graduate

Good luck and welcome back!! I am sure that you will feel like skipping some of the weeks once you get up and running again - try not to. There have been many of us on here that have had to rest up again with over usage and a mixed bag of pressure and pride. Take it easy and we look forward to hearing of your second journey. Wishing you all the best and happy running!

in reply to carole01

Thanks Carole, nope I am going to do every single run - stick to the plan because it works..... oh and this is officially my 3rd journey - completely failed first time in 2012, graduated 2013 lapsed last year..... the one thing I am though is determined!

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ju-ju-Graduate

Good luck for tomorrow - and don't forget to tell us how you got on :)

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