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Newly joined & need to get started at getting fitter, am hoping that joining this will help keep me motivated.

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ImeviesgrannyGraduate

Hello Jansunder

Ive just joined today too. Wish you all the luck in the world for your new challenge. I look forward to reading your posts and following your progress!

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PrudancedGraduate

Good luck to both of you! I’m in week 4 and still going strong. I actually ran for 5 mins (twice) and 3 mins (twice) yesterday! Unbelievable when I could barely get through my 60 seconds in week 1! So it does work! Just keep it slow and steady! :-)

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ImeviesgrannyGraduate in reply toPrudanced

Its so encouraging! Everyone says its all possible. Thank you from a still not totally convinced new runner!

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Wantorun2013Graduate

Enjoy your journey and take it slow and steady. Welcome to this great forum remember to take it slow and steady 👍🏃‍♀️

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Elfe5Graduate

Welcome and enjoy! Go very slow and gentle & you will be wowed by this amazing program. There are lots of friendly people here to support you.

I am 58, have never run before and am now enjoying week 7 (and still astonished!!) 😁

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Wizziewood

Welcome ... you've come to the right place. There's lots of advice and support to be found on this forum, they're a wonderful growing of people.

Now get your running shoes on and get started. Trust in the program and it will see you through.

Good luck and keep posting to let us know how you're doing.

Go for it!

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Jansunder

Thanks for the encouragement, I already love this forum it’s so positive, friendly & motivational. I no longer feel like I’m on this journey alone. Thank you x

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You’ll never be alone here, we can’t run with you physically but we do sit gently on your shoulders whispering encouragement...

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SurreyjelbelGraduate

Welcome to this wonderful place!

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Caroline382Graduate

I started this week in this group and it has really helped me to keep on track 😊🕺🙏

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