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Only just started but can’t believe how much more “breath” I have when walking up hills. Would never have believed that the slow jog that currently passes as my run would make that much of a difference but it’s keeping me motivated 😄

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ccarter100

The changes come quickly!

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Shows how great you’re already doing Thea! Good for you! ❤️

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the_knack

I completed week 2 on Sunday but went for a walk with the family and dogs on Saturday on a route that used to kill me - heart thumping, legs burning, watery sensation at the back of the throat). I was quite happy ploughing on up the big hill and telling my partner how much she would benefit from trying C25K as she huffed and puffed beside me - the death stares she gave me were enough to make me wither!

I, like you, can feel a difference and it is such a positive change. Those moments when you realise that you’ve made such an impact on your fitness by pushing on through are enough to keep you going.

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