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Hi all, this is just a quick hello to force me to interact more - I’ve been a forum lurker for a few years now & always enjoy reading everyone’s progress & encouragement.

I’ve started (& then stopped) c25k more times than I can remember, never really getting very far or finding the motivation to stick with it, but this time I’m determined to become one of those smug runner types.

So today I’ve begun the journey & as an extra motivation signed up for Race for Life in July. I’ve done it a few times but as a combination of running, walking & almost crawling, but my goal this year is to run the whole damn thing!!

I’m hoping that if I come out of my shell & post a bit then maybe I’ll be more motivated to stick with it, so let’s see how that goes...

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Welcome out of the shadows!

You know the drill then 👍😉

You really need to commit to yourself. You know there's a smug runner in there just waiting to burst free...so let them! 🤣😂👍😁

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Bridget007Graduate

Hello! you must really want to do it otherwise you wouldn’t keep trying so keep it up this time with the help of this forum and you will be able to run the whole of the race for life ... and just imagine how fantastic you would feel then 😀😀😀

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SuperMouseGraduate

Yay another one doing the Race for Life! :) I'm doing mine in May and like you I hope to be able to jog the whole way this time. Forget about all the other times you've started Couch to 5K. That is history. Now is now. Just do it, no excuses! :)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this out.. take it slow and take it steady...keep posting, and know we are right here... all rooting for you and supporting you. i will be the one whispering slow and steady, in your ear:)

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DebJogsOnGraduate

Hello future smug runner 😂! Sounds like you have a plan - will be great to hear how you're doing so keep us updated.

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ClarriePanGraduate

I really want you to do it this time😄. As I think you know, it really is mind over body. Go for it and good luck!!

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