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After joining the couch to 5k many years ago, this Sunday I finally gained courage to do an outdoor run. I took a deep breath in and press play on the phone and off I went- warmed up with the brisk 5 minute walk and 1 minute run.

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That is GREAT...those small steps all add up and one day 'ping' .....your a runner. ( if I can do it everyone can) keep at it !!!

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Thanks.

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