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First day nerves

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Hi everyone,

Just finished W1R1 and wow was that tough. Joined a while ago but unable to start because of evil flu really taking it out of me. But took on lots of your advice about going slow and steady and I'm really chuffed I made it 😄

Just hope I can finish what I've started.

Happy running folks

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vickyb5277

Fantastic, massive well done to you :) The hardest part is getting started & you have. If it's easier think of it like this, only 26 more runs till you graduate :)

If it doesn't make it easier just ignore that sentence haha

Well done & good luck for R2 x

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Shivani05Graduate

W1R1 is the hardest! Keep at it, you'll soon be itching to get out there and running :) Good luck!

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jt24Graduate

Well done :)

Have faith in yourself and follow the plan, it has amazed me how I've progressed already.

Getting out there and started is the hardest bit, just try and focus on the after-run high feeling that you reach, it is all worth it!

Good luck :)

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BarbaraV

Well done. I'm starting week 2 tomorrow, I thoroughly enjoyed 1st week even though I was aching a bit. I am doing some gentle stretching before a run now, which is helpful. I have also invested in some decent trainers, and I can't believe the difference

Enjoy week one

Cheers guys, although 26 runs eek, might not focus on that 😉. Good idea with the stretching, I'll look into that BarbaraV. Actually looking forward to it at the moment, healthy me here I come 🙂. Thank you for your support xxx

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