W1 R1 I did it!!!: Just completed my first run... - Couch to 5K

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W1 R1 I did it!!!

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Just completed my first run and it was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be :) I went slowly and although I'm a bit sore now I feel great!

Thanks to everyone for your advice and support :)

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Kimchoc08 profile image
Kimchoc08Graduate

Well done 👍🏼

That first run is always the hardest as it's the first step to becoming the new you.

Slow and steady for the upcoming runs and you'll soon see how wonderful this program is!!

Keep posting so we can all revel in your achievements 😊

in reply to Kimchoc08

Thank you!

Martin_Rose profile image
Martin_RoseGraduate

Well done Minnow, you have started the programme that will change your life. 😊

TJMazz profile image
TJMazzGraduate

Congratulations 🙌🏻

Sarah_lou18 profile image
Sarah_lou18Graduate

Well done!! It’s a great programme so keep it up, you’ve made a great start. Your muscles will be a bit sore and disgruntled at first, just make sure you do some stretching to ease them off a little bit. Sx

in reply to Sarah_lou18

Thank you! Useful to know to continue stretching. I'm planning on going on a gentle walk tomorrow to loosen up.

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Sarah_lou18Graduate in reply to

I always stretch afterwards. Didn’t do it got my very first run and was waddling about like a geriatric penguin for a couple of days. Now I’ve learned my lesson 😂

in reply to Sarah_lou18

Haha I did stretch after so hopefully I won't be following suit!!

J9_54 profile image
J9_54Graduate

Yay well done. Welcome to the club :)

rolysmate profile image
rolysmateGraduate

Well done, you've done the hardest bit making that start

vlmiller1225 profile image
vlmiller1225Graduate

Way to Go!

Fishypieface profile image
FishypiefaceGraduate

Go you!! It's gonna be great, hard - but not impossible, massively rewarding and ridiculously pleasing :)

Christene profile image
ChristeneGraduate

Well done, Minnow, well done. It gets better too ... 😉

Nickycatwoman profile image
NickycatwomanGraduate

Yay! Awesome. You will not believe how much progress you will make ☺️👍🎊

in reply to Nickycatwoman

Thanks Nicky! I felt like I could have done a little more but I didn't push it so that's a nice place to be! Cute cat btw :)

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NickycatwomanGraduate in reply to

Thanks! One of three..... 😂

in reply to Nickycatwoman

I've got a ten year old dog and rescued a black cat two years ago. Couldn't be without him now! Recently returned from a week away and the difference between a dog and cats welcome back is hilarious! 😂

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NickycatwomanGraduate in reply to

😂 I can imagine!

Snodi profile image
SnodiGraduate

Yay! Well done Minnow! So glad you feel the same sense of achievement I did yesterday! 😁

in reply to Snodi

Thanks Snodi! Are you running again tonight?

Snodi profile image
SnodiGraduate in reply to

I am, indeed! Not dreading it as much as I did the first run, so that is an improvement haha! I'll see how it goes 😀

in reply to Snodi

Hopefully it goes as well as the first one :) Let me know how you get on

Snodi profile image
SnodiGraduate in reply to

Will do! 😊

Djraw profile image
DjrawGraduate

Well done ! Slow and steady is the best way!

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