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I’ve started!

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This is all new to me as I am very much a newbie but I felt I needed to post that week one is done 😀. It was tough to get out there today and it took an hour to convince myself to get out the door but it was worth it for the sense of achievement once finished. I know it’s not going to be easy but I really want to do this. Bring on week two!

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Hoop18

Well done! I'm just on my first week now and I totally understand the struggle of getting out there! Keep going!! We can do this!

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Keepcalm-keepsmilingGraduate in reply toHoop18

Well done to you too, it is hard to get started but you’ve done it. You’re right, we can and will do this!

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Scouser67Graduate

We have all been newbies. I started running at the beginning of January, as a personal challenge. I think once you have got off the couch is quite a big step some people. I never thought I would be running, but I have qualified and am now working on building up to running 5K really soon. I ran today and managed 4K so I known this is do-able. Stick with the plan and stay slow and steady.

You really can do this. Good luck and let us know how you progress. 🙂

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Keepcalm-keepsmilingGraduate in reply toScouser67

Wow, you’re doing really well! Thank you for sharing your success with me, it’s really inspiring 😀

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AnnieW55 in reply toScouser67

Hi @Scouser67. If you have completed w9r3 and are running for 30mins non stop don't forget to ask for your graduate badge to go at the side of your name. Info on how to is in the pinned posts at the side of the page (I can't post links, sorry)

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Scouser67Graduate in reply toAnnieW55

Thank you Annie. I will do. I’m one of those people that don’t advertise it. However, on this occasion I think I should as I am very proud of myself in my challenge. 😀

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

Make sure you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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Keepcalm-keepsmilingGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you for the link

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18WindmillGraduate

Well done!! Keep on going. You’ve done the hardest bit. 👍👍👍

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Welcome and well done.... follow the link from IannodaTruffe and take it slow and steady :)

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Welcome aboard! You've made a great decision. This programme is fantastic and it teaches you more than just how to run.

You won't regret it! 👍😁

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lardofaleGraduate

Good work! That's the hard bit out of the way, your new life running awaits 👍👏👏

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AnnieW55

Well done. You have been given some good advice - and it is all true! Running is so good for you in all sorts of ways, not to mention it can be very addictive. Just remember to have some fun with it too 👍

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