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So, tonight I've done week 1 day 2. Until this week I've never run in my life other than at sports days many moons ago.

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Welcome and check this post out :)

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take it slow and steady and keep posting for great support and advice:)

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Cjf3267Graduate in reply toOldfloss

Thank you I'll have a read through

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furlmouseGraduate

You’re in the right place for support and guidance, and loads of encouragement. It’s like taking on the world, one run at a time. Enjoy!

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Cjf3267Graduate in reply tofurlmouse

Don't feel at the 'enjoy' stage yet but hopefully I soon will!

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I didn't at that stage & I had run before & experienced the "runner's high". I think it was W3 that I really started getting into the pace & enjoying it. Like others have said - slow & steady & gradually build it up. You're over the worst bit now you've started. Well done & good luck.

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Babfab59 in reply toCjf3267

I was well into my 3rd week then it suddenly hit me how much fun I was having, I actually enjoyed running/walking. I plan my days eels around it now. I’m still doing week 2 as I repeat days until I feel able to move on. It’s not a race, it’s making life changes for the rest of my life. Stick with it 👍😊

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das_vikasGraduate

You made a great choice. Well done. I was like you 4 weeks ago. I’m in my week 4 now and running 5 mins non stop. Wouldn’t that be amazing once you reach that 👍🏼

And as all other advice you will read, take it slow and steady specially in current hot weather.

Good luck!

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Cjf3267Graduate in reply todas_vikas

5 minutes sounds so undoable but hopefully I'll get there

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply todas_vikas

Hi das_vikas, I have just completed run 3 of round 3 which was OK, my legs felt a little sore after the first 3 minute run but with the 3 minute walk, then 90 seconds of walking and running, the final 3 minute run was fine with no soreness at all, tomorrow I will be on week 4, that means two 5 minute runs, as far as the weather, well its to get cooler.

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Pattykakes

Im in a similar boat. Its been 6 years since I last ran at all and am at day 1 or 2. Its rough at first, but I remember my old cross country coach always telling us that it takes 2 weeks to feel the affect of a workout. Don't get discouraged and take care of your body. It may take some time for your bones to build up the endurance to handle repeated pounding that comes with running.

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We have just done Wk6 R2 and if you had told me that I would be at this level now when we started C25K, I wouldn't have believed it. I struggled to run for the one minute in week one! But here I am and did a full 20 minutes last run of week five and on Thursday I will do 25 minutes as the last run of week six. Feeling better for it and I'll never do a marathon at 67, but Park Runs are what I am aiming at.

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Mindwar65

I too am on week 1 day 2. Hopefully it will get easier as we get more used to it! Good luck!

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SarahKC

Well done on getting started! Once you do, you just want to keep at it.

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Kazbar10Graduate

Well done that's fantastic, just keep it slow and steady 👍

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Madwife60Graduate

Well done. Like previous post from Rumour I’m now at that stage too and would never have believed it. I honestly thought I could never run (shuffle) for more than a minute and that was a struggle. I am actually starting to believe I might make a park run. Keep going and keep reading these pages for support. Good luck xx

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skeenieGraduate

I am now on week seven having bitten the bullet to get off the couch , keep going you will amaze yourself its not about speed its about being active

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ClairecandothisGraduate

It really works, fairly soon you will be talking running to everyone lol. Just take it slow and breathe.

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