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[Cocktail22]

Hi I’m a 44 year old mum of three, now reassessing my priorities and trying to get my body into something that resembles its intended format. Haven’t ever been a runner, was ok at short bursts as a youngster so here goes..........did my first run on Wednesday.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Good luck! Stick to this forum as the support is fantastic! 👌🏽

[Cocktail22 in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks x

[pegasus2512 Graduate]

Slow and steady and you will do it! Well done

[Cocktail22 in reply to pegasus2512]

Thank you x

[KayBee1000 Graduate]

Good luck!

I am also 44 and Just nearing the end of Week 5, loving finding out how quickly my body can adapt and get stronger each week.

How was your first run?

[Cocktail22 in reply to KayBee1000]

I have to be honest, I only managed 3 of the 8 runs but I did it again next day and managed all 8 with reduced times of 30 seconds. Next one tomorrow- on the funny side had to contend with trousers falling down too on my first run so new trousers with waist ties bought and much better 😂

[KayBee1000 Graduate]

Keep going, it’ll get easier 😁

And make sure you wear nice knickers on your next run , just in case 🤣

[Strachs]

Hi Cocktail22! I’m the same as you but add on 11 years. Was a bit of a sprinter in my youth but there has been a lot of life lived since then!!

I too had a trouser problem but sorted that by wearing a pair of my daughters in a smaller size!!

I’m gearing myself up for W2R2 tomorrow morning. Can’t say I’m looking forward to it but I’m determined to keep trying.

Good luck with the rest of the program! I’ve already learned that I’ve had to slow down my ‘running’. It made my chest heaving much easier and I could even manage to say a few words on the walking bits!!

Keep going Cocktail22! Loving the name btw!🍹

[Cocktail22 in reply to Strachs]

Thanks so much, it’s lovely to have all this support, good luck with your run tomorrow, I’m planning on going out in the morning too. Hopefully aching muscles will allow x

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Keep going. Its always worth it. Keep posting your runs to keep us informed. ☺️👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome and congratulations on making that step from thinking to doing. You’re in for a great time, and you’ll keep up with the kids pretty soon.

[Flyingred Graduate]

Stick at it. Remember that you can't run too slowly. As you jog along the test is whether you could hold a conversation (I say 'one, two, three' to check). If you're out of breath then you're going too fast and should slow down. The program gets better the further you get into it. Good luck keeping your trousers up!

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Welcome Cocktail!! Nice to have you in board! I’m sure you’re going to be loving this! Plenty of non runners turned into runners and I’m one of them too!! Enjoy and let us know how you’re getting on! ❤️

[Shakywakey Graduate]

Good luck. You’ll love this app. I’m starting week 3 and am loving it 😁

[Dee_N Graduate]

And your off.....well done x