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Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum and to running, i've always thought i can't do it. Well i've done the first one and i feel good, and although my face went beetroot red, its ok now :-) Is there anyone else on week 1?

It's been great reading some of the success stories, hoping that will be me one day.

Happy running everyone !

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Richard7Graduate

Well done for getting going. You are doing better than me on my first run - I could not do the 60s. Now on Week7.

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Boaty in reply to Richard7

Thanks Richard7 that's really encouraging, great to hear you are doing so well!

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Wantorun2013Graduate

Hi well done for starting lm on W2R3 it's great program and lm really enjoying only wishing l had done it sooner👍Enjoy your journey and keep posting.

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Boaty in reply to Wantorun2013

Thanks, that's made me feel really positive about the next few runs.

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dennymac82

I have just finished week 2 today and can't believe how quick time has gone. I already feel fitter and caught the running bug! You will too!! Good luck!

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Boaty in reply to dennymac82

That's great, and thanks.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Loads of Newbies... so watch for their posts. Well done and welcome:)

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Boaty in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you, excited to be here :-)

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Piglet12

I can definitely relate to the beetroot face! But I am now just about to start week 6 and I honesty can't believe that this morning I ran for 20 mins non stop! I have been on a high all day, it is very addictive and the program is amazing! Good luck on your journey to becoming a runner! Xx

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Boaty in reply to Piglet12

That's brilliant, 20 minutes! And thank you.

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caz71

hi Boaty I've just completed my first run today too was very rosy cheeked but made it through my son helped me get there great motivation and didn't over do it. so pleased I've started. Have read some great stories so some good tips and inspiration good luck to you

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Boaty in reply to caz71

Thanks caz71, and good luck to you too. Who knows, we may graduate together :-)

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caz71 in reply to Boaty

I hope so I've been on this couch for far too long lol

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

I always have a colour redder than beetroot 😂 now on week 7 and need about two hours to get back to normal so have to run in evening when I'm not going out! I was a 56 year old newbie and am still learning with ever run. The support on here keeps me going

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Sadie-runsGraduate

Welcome, Boaty! Congratulations too on completing your run. C25K is an exciting journey, that's for sure. I am just about to start week 8, and have enjoyed every bit of it! It is a challenge sometimes, but the joy of this beautifully thought out programme is that it builds you up gently so that you are ready for each new run.

Stick with it, and you will be amazed at how you progress and how quickly your fitness levels increase!

This forum is an amazing place for support and tips, too. My fave advice has to be take it slowly...this is not a speed competition but a programme to safely build up stamina and fitness.

Happy running! 🏃‍♀️😀🏃‍♀️

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ju-ju-Graduate

Well done Boaty ( love the name). It's great to see you are feeling good, and beetroot faces are all good here 😎

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Rachael84Graduate

Well done for getting started! I started week 9 yesterday and still have a beetroot face after running 😆

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Dw58

I think of the beetroot face as a mini facial. All that blood going to your skin must bathe it in oxygen!

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Boaty in reply to Dw58

That's definitely how I'm going to view it from now on :-)

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