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My first 20min run !!!!

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Hi im on week 5 day

first 20 min run

Bit worried as I'm over weight by already 2 stones and feet hurt at times.

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SlowLoris

Go. Run like a Loris.

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JayparrGraduate in reply to SlowLoris

I take from your name you say run slow

I will thank you

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Lillybeth30minsGraduate

I think it’s quite normal to have aches and pains in the first few weeks... our bodies are in shock! 🤣🤣

If it is specifically your feet though (and if you haven’t done this already) then consider getting some new running shoes after having a gait analysis done at a sports shop (not scary, honest)

Happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Liz x

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done, that is a milestone run!

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5... it is full of tips.

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JayparrGraduate

Yay I've done it week 5 day 3

And felt good and feet behaved too

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Well done you, enjoy the grin and have fun in W6

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JayparrGraduate in reply to

Thank you xxx

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Think snail... and travel slowly... think gently and try to land as lightly as you are able... you are doing fine...warm up well, stretch after every run and give those feet some TLC too :)

Some interesting tips here too..

runnersblueprint.com/8-ways...

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JayparrGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you means alot x x

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