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Saw this on my FB feed and knew it has come up alot with new runners so thought I would share it here, hopefully it might help anyone who feels anxious or self conscious , alot feel like that at 1st but it does pass 😊

runnersworld.co.uk/training...

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

Great words and so true. I remember looking at runners before I started and never once did I think their running is slow only Wow they are running.

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AncientMumGraduate

Great post Not_So_Slow_Rob. We all find it tough to start off with x

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sparky66Graduate

So true.. I actually.. love going out in my bright lycra.. all hot n sweaty.. feeling strong knowing I've just ran a 5k!!! Buzzing.. now I think people may think..wow that near 50 year old giving it some!! LOL .. keep running. All you newbies.. and you soon will be out strutting your stuff :)

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