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Hugely unfit in need of help! ☺️

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Hi, hugely unfit and nearing a significant birthday! So had a bonkers moment last week and signed up to do two 5k's, one of which includes inflatable objects - what's that about 🀨. No idea of the best way to start moving my lady bottom from couch to 5k so have joined here as I can see it's worked for quite a few of you lovely people and the panic has set in!! Happy Sunday everybody. X

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Wizziewood

Firstly, don't delay, get started today!

Download the app or podcast, plug in your earphones and get out there.

I started last year just before my 60th and I haven't looked back. Joining this forum is the best source for encouragement, advice and support so you've come to the right place.

Keep posting so we know how you're doing.

Good luck and happy running!

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Silver-surfer in reply to Wizziewood

Thank you! Just downloaded the app so am going to give it my best shot and hopefully follow in your footsteps πŸ˜€

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Silver-surfer

Thank you! Good luck 😁

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You too... we can do this

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IannodaTruffeMentor

This is the place to be. This plan really works.

Welcome.

Read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... for lots of tips.

Keep us posted and enjoy the journey.

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Silver-surfer in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 😊

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CatMo13Graduate

Good luck I’m sure you will really enjoy this programme πŸ˜€

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Silver-surfer

Thank you! πŸ˜€

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Tbae

Yes the only place to be.πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘

Slow & steady, trust the programme , enjoy and keep visiting the forum for support.πŸŒŸπŸ‘πŸ‘

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davelinksGraduate

Yes! Do it!😊

Read the guide Iannodatruffe has put on and post your performance through the weeks, any problems as you go on then ask us... No panic, just keep smiling!😊

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McdonGraduate

You will do it I started in jan 2018 I’m 50 tomorrow x

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badcrumble in reply to Mcdon

Happy birthday for tomorrow πŸ°πŸΎπŸΈπŸƒHave a brilliant day. I'm 50 in July. I think it's a milestone birthday that makes you sign up for these things 😁

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Silver-surfer in reply to Mcdon

Happy new chapter tomorrow!! Feel free and enjoy your day πŸ˜€x

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Decker

You will be awesome. Just follow the program steps and the great admin advice and you’ll be doing it. Getting into a habit of getting out there is key.

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate

Well done for joining this brilliant programme. I started last September (aged mid-fifties) having never run since school. I can now run 10k!

Take it slow and steady, stick to plan, have rest days and enjoy πŸ‘

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HelsN68

Don’t panic! I started two weeks ago and although do other exercise, have never been a runner in my life. Now I find myself looking forward to going out, which is not something I would ever thought I would say! I can already feel a difference. So just start, take it slowly and if possible find someone to go with you, even if just for the first run. I found this a great help. Good luck and enjoy! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate

You’ve joined the most friendly and supportive forum I’ve ever been on! With support and fantastic advice I’m now a runner on week 7. I was collapsing on the first couple of runs because I was going too fast to sustain it! Keep checking in for support and advice about anything and you’ll be a runner before you know it. πŸ‘πŸ»

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badcrumble

I thought I was going to keel over in week one as I'm massively unfit. But I've just this min got back from week 6, run of 25 mins and have been thinking of doing one of those obstacle course muddy runners too. You can do it! This forum is brilliant x

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