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Welcome and well done for starting this program, and remember this ! :)

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gary_bart

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.

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Great post and so true, and soooooooo me.

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richardvcGraduate

Absolutely right.

On the snail running forum they have picture of me !

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Noaky12Graduate

Great post & so true!! ☺

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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!

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laurav33Graduate

Very good advice :-)

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hilbeanGraduate

Well said!

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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!

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agedsnailspaceGraduate

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

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pampaddyGraduate

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

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