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Going to start the C25K tomorrow, not run anywhere for over 30 years, lets see what happens. Already started healthy eating and dropped from 16 stone too 14 stone 9 pound in 16 days watch this space.

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poppypugGraduate

Welcome aboard Eric !

Prepare to be amazed , this programme will change your life !

Well done on the weight loss, youre definitely going in the right direction .

Let us know how you go on, and Good Luck ! :-) xxx

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EricT in reply topoppypug

Thanks for the motivation, I will post my exploits.

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kinjaldaveGraduate

That is great Eric!

I have tried to run several times before and could never make any credible progress. I find the structure of C25K is absolutely great!

I started my C25K program two weeks ago. I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed running with the program for last two weeks.

Good luck with your first run tomorrow and do let us know how you go along :)

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runswithdogsGraduate

Welcome and keep posting. We love following everyone's progress.

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jt24Graduate

That's a massive, fast weight loss!

Make sure you have some energy in reserves x

This forum has been a great source of info' and support, I didn't find it until I had to repeat week 4.

Main word of advice- S L O W!! Go as slow as you need to finish all sections.

Good luck :)

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EricT in reply tojt24

One thing is for sure I will be slow, not run or done any exercise for years, real couch potato, but a little extra weight should help.

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EricT in reply toEricT

weight loss

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Running-scaredGraduate

Good luck on your C25K journey Eric, you're going to love it! Congrats on impressive weight loss, you're making some fantadtic changes, no stopping you now! :)

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CeltprofGraduate

Enjoy! Just think "slow".... You are playing the long game so at the moment your only goal is to get through the runs one at a time. You'll be great! It's very motivating to post after each run on here or ask for advice and encouragement. Keep us posted and good luck!

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

Welcome Erik. You can do this. Let us know how your first run goes tomorrow

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skysue16Graduate

Best of luck!

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tohealthyhabitsGraduate

Welcome to the party ! :-)

I am now in Week 7 and I can vouch for the program... It has a terrific incremental structure which will get you to 5K.

Just keep following it everyweek and you will be just fine.

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