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Hello!! Iโ€™m new to all this ๐Ÿ˜Š

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I really donโ€™t think I wouldโ€™ve got started without finding all you amazing bunch on here with your fantastic advice and motivation!! I had downloaded the C25K app before....and that was it to be honest....so to now be actually out there in a pair of trainers in front of everyone is nail biting stuff! I actually did W2 R1 yesterday in busy rush hour with your posts replaying in my head to keep me moving as well as lovely Jo Whiley urging me onwards. I slowed down a bit as I didnโ€™t want to burst but kept moving! For me, itโ€™s as much overcoming the mental challenge of getting out the door as Iโ€™ve never ran in my life (mid forties!). The idea of running for any length of time was more daunting before W1 which is probably why I never even started it before but reading your posts and putting trust in the programme has got me off that sofa so thank you! X๐Ÿค—

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Sandraj39Graduate

Fantastic to read - this forum has helped and motivated so many of us. Keep it up and trust in the programme!๐Ÿ™‚

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JaneE71 in reply to Sandraj39

Thank you and I will! ๐Ÿ™‚

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Lillybeth30minsGraduate

Brill! Well done for getting out there-it really is the biggest hurdle to overcome!๐Ÿ‘

The best of luck with the program, keep reading and posting and remember:

Stay well hydrated ALL the time,

Make sure you take at least one rest day (more if required)

And find a nice slow manageable pace and stick with it-(youโ€™ll be thankful in the later weeks)

Good luck!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Liz x

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JaneE71 in reply to Lillybeth30mins

Thatโ€™s great advice and Iโ€™m feeling more secure going slowly ! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

Well done ๐Ÿ˜Š You're doing great! Keep going, keep posting and enjoy the buzz! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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JaneE71 in reply to Flaraflarkin

There is a buzz strangely, never thought Iโ€™d ever feel that in a pair of trainers ! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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JetsOwnerGraduate

Definitely worth it. C25K is great. A lot of is overcoming mental blocks but I am new to this and i too enjoy this forum. Keep going. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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JaneE71 in reply to JetsOwner

Youโ€™re right, itโ€™s definitely the mental hurdles for me! Knowing weโ€™re not alone doing it though is the best feeling ๐Ÿ˜€

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18WindmillGraduate

Well done! Keep going and let us know how you're getting on! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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JaneE71 in reply to 18Windmill

Thank you, I will!! ๐Ÿค—

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

This forum is your secret weapon for success.

Keep us posted.

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JaneE71 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you so much for your motivating posts IannodaTruffe- I keep going back to them to get me started and get me through!! ๐Ÿค—

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Jay66UKGraduate

Great news. Keep going!!

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JaneE71 in reply to Jay66UK

I will... slowly but surely! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Hi Jane, I have Jo Whiley too. Her voice seems to just relax me๐Ÿ™‚

I have read a few posts and I think everyone on this forum is here to help.

Itโ€™s an awesome forum fairplay๐Ÿ™‚

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JaneE71 in reply to

The forum is amazing and definitely keeping me motivated!!! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Hopefully it will work for me too๐Ÿ˜Š

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