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First trip out.

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Well, I did step one, I actually made it off the couch!

I have completed week one, run one. My 15 year old daughter is doing it with me. I thought she may be the one to give up, however, I found my first run so much harder than I thought I would. I'm now happy to take bets on who will be the first of us to throw in the towel and in which week?!

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SueKenGraduate

Well done on getting started. Now think positive about each week as it comes. From what I have read if you keep going and keep coming back here, no towel throwing required 🙂

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VTurner in reply to SueKen

Thank you. I really would like to succeed so I'll take your advice. I wish you well too. V.

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Michlou65Graduate

Well done. My first week was much harder than I though too. Day 1 thought I would never get through it. Stick to it, follow the plan it does all come together and you will start feeling great. You can do this x

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VTurner in reply to Michlou65

Thank you. I will keep going. Rest day today. I'll try again on Wednesday. V.

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Eatcakeandrun

Well done for starting!

Honestly it really does get easier - when I started I could barely huff and puff my way through 30 seconds of running, and yesterday I ran for just over an hour, no problem.

You and your daughter can do this!

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VTurner in reply to Eatcakeandrun

I do hope so. My throat felt like sandpaper last night!

A whole hour - Wow. That's great 😊. V.

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TiredOldManGraduate

Keep going! I thought I was going to die on my first run and gave up half way. My second run was amazing though. I actually completed it! The sense of achievement (yes I know, run 1) was wonderful :)

Now I'm just about to start my second week and am determined to do it.

Just make sure you do your rest days and follow the program. Repeat a run if you need to but slow and steady improvements will be your reward. Good luck!

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VTurner in reply to TiredOldMan

Thanks. Good luck for week two! V.

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seven9zero

Well done on getting out, that's the first step. I've just done w1 r3 today. Run 2 felt a bit easier personally as it was less of a shock. Keep posting on here, the community is great for motivation.

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VTurner in reply to seven9zero

Well done you too!

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AnniemurphGraduate

Well done! You can both do this - in fact, you can all do this! Just follow the programme, and if in need, slow down. Speed comes later. All the best with it!

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VTurner in reply to Anniemurph

Thank you 😊

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate

Hi. Well done on getting started. I couldn't ever imagine running for 30 mins either but have just graduated. If you follow the programme & listen to your body you'll be fine. You & your daughter can keep each other motivated. Don't worry if a run doesn't go well, you can repeat anything you like. I needed 2 days off after the later runs & had little breaks due to hols & being hungover after a wedding! Good luck!

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VTurner in reply to Slinkymalinki

Sounds like great advice. Thanks. It sure is hard to imagine running for 30 mins when I found 60seconds so difficult. It's early days though so I'll keep positive and keep coming back here. Thanks for the motivation 😊. V.

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