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Week 1? Done!

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Well with all the great encouragement from you lovely folks, I've managed my first week. I was a little bit drowned and a lot sweaty at the end of today's run, but it was worth it.

Things to take away from today:

1. After being at work all day with a long commute, running seems harder, certainly the first few minutes.

2. No matter how much it rains, don't bother with a coat, it's just too warm.

3. Must get some new headphones which actually stay in my ears!

4. That post-run shower feels good!!

Thanks all for your encouragement so far. You are all wonderful :D

Neil

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Neil well done on doing the hardest week. Kicking the couch is the best thing you can do.

1 - yup it does, but it does help you unwind once you're used to it

2 - yup agreed, I wore pink plastic bag on Sunday, omg I looked like a ready made turkey roast

3 - yup I spent silly money on ones that hook , but worth every penny

4 - yup, the hotter and longer the better

You forgot 5 - the halo of achievement glows a long while after the run.....

Oh and 6 - telling your C25K buddies about it....

Other than that perfect start. Happy running in W2

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Haha awesome! :)

I shall keep sharing my ups and downs for sure!

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Good it helps honestly. Now get ready for W2....

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Yeay!!!!!

At this stage... forget all the trappings.... forget any pre-conceptions.... just run, breathe, relax and enjoy.... :)

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ickleguiGraduate

Great stuff! Also, just a warning, you might start looking for all sorts of bits and pieces as well as the headphones ... I window shop for "running stuff" rather too much these days >_< (but for the rain a free baseball cap from some computer games company is all that's required for me)

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Tricky2836

Well done on completing the first week you are well on your way... keep going 😀

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SadeskinGraduate

Well done to you 👍🏻

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