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That’s it. I’ve started, need to get fit but hate the idea of running so I hope this helps get me moving a little bit more.

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What do you hate about running? Have you lots of experience or have you just tried to run and hated it?

This is a great programme. Have a look at the guide. The way it works means that your stamina and strength increase alongside a gradual increase in moving.

The forum is a lovely place and if you drop in often, you will get lots of support

Good luck :)

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You’ll get the running bug once you get more into the programme 😁. Good luck . And you can reward yourself with a gin at the end of each run 😉

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Running59

Welcome I was the same when I started now I’m running 5K. It’s not a race if you need to keep doing the same weeks until you feel confident to move on

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Running59

O by the way I hate running too 😊

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Not everyone loves running and some people never will. even on the other side of the plan it can still seem a chore. However, the benefits it brings for a few 30 minute runs a week are absolutely worth every disliked/hated step you take. And there’s no denying that finishing a run, knowing what you have just achieved, feels brilliant. So enjoy the first step and love the last. If the bit in the middle isn’t a bundle of laughs, enjoy the destination and make the best of the journey. Good luck!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome to the club... hardest run today, getting off that couch takes will, good run.

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Check this out... slow and steady and enjoy!

Welcome and well done you!

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No gin served here:)

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