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First run!

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I've just done my first run after two years! I felt it!!!!

I hate how much weight I've put on and how unfit I felt but fingers crossed with the support I'll get there 😊

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Fatnorthernlass

Well done! It gets better, keep it up!πŸ₯‡

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Lottylavenderβ€’ in reply toFatnorthernlass

Thank you 😊I felt really self conscious too!

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nikkiwabitGraduateβ€’ in reply toLottylavender

That will go. Loads of posts here about that. Join the beetroot brigade with pride :)

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Fatnorthernlass

Yes me too, it's getting to the point where you don't give a 'nellies' about what other people think! And as my son said, who cares about what judgemental people think😊

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Lottylavenderβ€’ in reply toFatnorthernlass

It's nice thinking, I'm trying to think that way but mummy belly wobbles as I'm running I feel it may knock someone out if I go past! πŸ˜‚

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Fatnorthernlassβ€’ in reply toLottylavender

Big stretchy pants are the answer!

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nikkiwabitGraduateβ€’ in reply toFatnorthernlass

Hell gave up on those and went for the swimsuit and shorts - I feel good and the rest of the world better get on with it!

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Believe you can and you will! Good luck 😊

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Lottylavenderβ€’ in reply toJomarie1979

Thank you hunny πŸ’•

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

You are off the couch...well done and good luck.😊

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CookieMGraduate

You have done the hardest part- getting out there. Well done 😁

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joblueeyes63

Thats great! It took me ages to decide to do it but i did my second run yesterday, be proud of every little bit of what you do, it really helps ☺

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