Welcome and well done for starting this program, and remember this !
For all the new runners: Welcome and well done... - Couch to 5K
For all the new runners


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Pigivi
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It's better than OK, it's actually the wise way to go. Slow running carries less injury risk, and before taking on the vanities we are permitted, it's best to get everything strong, first, not just the muscles.

RealfoodieclubGraduate
Great post and so true, and soooooooo me.

Noaky12Graduate
Great post & so true!! ☺

Curlygurly2Graduate
Yes! I started really slowly, every second improvement has been so exciting! You don't get so many PBs if you start off speedy!

laurav33Graduate
Very good advice

hilbeanGraduate
Well said!

EllymegGraduate
Week one - thank you, I just needed that - I struggled to run the minute and have just realised it doesn't,t need to be sonic - ah well lesson learned!

agedsnailspaceGraduate
Brilliant! Believe it newbies, it really is true, there is no such thing as too slow.

pampaddyGraduate
I'm finishing week 5 and still running slowly...but I am still running!🙌
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