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Never thought I could run!

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48 (I think ... stopped counting at 37) never been into exercise but fed up feeling like an old crock ! On week 3 and loving it! Wondered why my calves felt hard this morning ... then realised it was muscle "what is this????!!" πŸ˜‚

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Me too! I've just started week 5 and am hoping to reduce middle aged spread!!

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I think my middle age spread may be moving faster than me !

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I started at 45, for similar reasons πŸ™„ It's a fab way to feel fit and youthful πŸ˜‚ I swear it's knocked 10 ( mental) years off meπŸ˜€

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I'll take that !

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Glad you are enjoying it- just remember to stretch those calves after your run.

Good luck with the rest of the programme.

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