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Feeling scared and excited!

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Hi all. Tonight I am going to start the programme. I am extremely overweight so a bit scared but I really want to do this!

My wonderful partner is a marathon runner! He is very supportive of this new venture I want to do.

Any tips on the first steps would be much appreciated. Thanks you 😊

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LoonyLoo

I very much doubt you are more overweight than me. Being overweight is the ONLY thing I would win a gold Olympic medal in.

Yet I am part way through week 5. Yesterday I ran 2 x 8 minute runs. When you start jogging tonight you will never believe that you will be able to do that. But you will.

The best piece of advice I ever had was go slow and, when you think you can't go any slower, go even slower!

Don't give up. Don't give in. And even when you're brain is screaming at you that you "don't want to go out tonight" go out anyway. Make it non-optional. You will be SO chuffed with what you are able to achieve.

Go for it. I will be cheering you on.

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Shazza1969 in reply to LoonyLoo

Thank you so so much for that💖 I really want to do this. I want to be proud of myself and really want to feel that high.

I will remember these word tonight. Thank you and omg.... week5 well done lovely. Amazing x

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Jay66UKGraduate

Wanting to do this is what will get you through it.

Take the runs slowly - although they are really short in the first weeks, they are definitely not sprints.

Most of all, don’t give up if it gets hard - shout out on here and many people will support you.

Enjoy your first run!

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Shazza1969 in reply to Jay66UK

Thank you so much 😊

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Loobylou43

Take it slowww I am now at the start of week 9 and never in a million years did I think I'd get this far. Even on the days I failed this community brings you back and make a you want to do it.

Getting out there for the first time is the hardest but once you have done it you won't look back (well only to see if a car coming and is safe to cross the road) 😂😂

Good luck

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Shazza1969 in reply to Loobylou43

Thank you so much. 💖

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Beccy8348E

You can definitely do this! The programme builds up really well. Take it steady & lots of water!

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Shazza1969 in reply to Beccy8348E

Thank you 😊

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PippayoungartGraduate

I found that most of the real issues were in my head. The programme is great and will take care of the physical side. You just need to beware of the mental gremlyns who will tell you that you can’t do it/you’re too tired/it’s too hard... none of that is true! You can do it....the programme is designed to push you a little bit more each time, but only in a perfectly manageble way. Good luck!

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Shazza1969 in reply to Pippayoungart

Thank you so much 😊

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WalkingWithLabradorsGraduate

Go Shazza1969! When you’re midway through the program you’ll be giving your support to another newbie just as we all do. You can say how you doubted yourself and look where you are now!! I promise if you go slow and steady so as not to injure yourself you’ll do great! It’s about the stamina more than the pace. X

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Shazza1969 in reply to WalkingWithLabradors

Thank you so much 😊

Well done on making a start. Trust the program and believe in yourself. We were all in your position once, all with the same fears and worries, and we’re all living proof that it is doable!!!

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Thank you so much 😊

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

C25K is a great way to start running and building your basic stamina. Don't try to rush it and don't be rushed by anyone else. You are in control of your wonderful future.

Enjoy your journey.

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Shazza1969 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you so much 😊

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wagshaz

Go for it! One step at a time and slowly 😊

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Shazza1969 in reply to wagshaz

Thank you so much 😊

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

nothing to be scared about, plenty to be excited about, great having a marathon runner as a support and coach, all the best for your C25K journey.

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Shazza1969 in reply to AlMorr

Thank you so much 😊

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