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Have never ever ever written online before. Week one for me. Another v overweight 40 something.....don't recognise myself. Used to be very fit - 2 kids later. Bother my boys super sporty and postman hubby keeps slim on his round. Am gonna sign up for a family 5k in the summer but just being able to run for half an hour without dying would feel great. Good luck to all other C25Kers whatever stage you are at.

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furlmouseGraduate

Hi Oxford girl, from a Chipping Norton girl who's currently in Spain, and welcome. Enjoy the programme!

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Oxfordgirl1 in reply to furlmouse

Hope you've got your running shoes with you in sunny spain!

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oldwheezer69Graduate

Well I was size 10 on my wedding day and now a 16/18... How did that happen? I blame the kids haha!! Seriously though I don't recognise myself either and signed up to this to sort myself out - I need to be fitter but a bit of weight loss wouldn't hurt either ;-) We can do this!!! Keep posting how you are doing...

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Oxfordgirl1 in reply to oldwheezer69

Good plan. I finish week 1 tomorrow! 👍

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Bobthedog

You can do it, run the same route and you will see your progress on each run. Rewards work and encourage. Make a postman proud.

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Oxfordgirl1 in reply to Bobthedog

Ha ha. I am doing the same route....the woods in my photo so is a lovely run to do

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RainbowCGraduate

I’m thinking that photo wasn’t taken today! ;) Welcome, well done for getting stared, and do keep posting! :)

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