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I've done it!

Having downloaded C25K a few times, I finally plucked up the courage and did my first session this morning. I'm going to the gym and using a treadmill because I know it'll work better for me, especially at this time of the year. But I'd kept putting off because I'd feel self conscious. But I started the app, put some good music on and actually really enjoyed it. I haven't run for well over 30 years so it was a bit of a shock to the system, but nowhere near as bad as I feared. Can't wait for the second session on Friday now.

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Fantastic! well done on getting started :) .

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UllyrunnerGraduate

Welcome - great decision to get started. Hope you enjoy it.

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QscoutGraduate

Well done on starting. Keeping checking in to the forum. I found it helped with motivation in doing the runs, as well as any advice you may need.

Good luck with the rest of the runs.

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Yeay! Welcome aboard x

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AnneDroidGraduate

Yeay! Welcome aboard x

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InspiredmumGraduate

Well done on starting week 1. This is the biggest hurdle that you've just got over, well done!

Well done. The hardest part is over I.e. Starting. I do my runs at gym I find the treadmill keeps me at right pace. When I started I really struggled to run for one min. I am now starting week 8. Keep to the podcasts they do work. Good luck

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Irish-JohnGraduate

D1, W1 - in many ways the hardest run of all. Well done on deciding to change things for yourself :)

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Lee337Graduate

Well done on taking that first step Sarah...the hardest one! :) x

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