I did it!: Week 1 complete! I’m not the fittest... - Couch to 5K

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I did it!

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Week 1 complete! I’m not the fittest, so I’m pretty chuffed 🤗

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Nowimboard

Well done! Keep at it! The program won't push you further than you can go. By week 5 it's all in the mind.

Good luck!

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RavenjaxGraduate in reply toNowimboard

Thank you, I appreciate the advice x

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Great job. You may not be the fittest, but you got through it, and it is a shock to the system. Enjoy the next week... that fitness will come faster than you think.

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RavenjaxGraduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks! Can’t imagine getting to 5k but I’m sure I’ll get there x

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Yeah, you will!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toRavenjax

First mission is get to 30 minutes, which you will. At that stage if you haven’t hit 5k, you’re capable of extending the run to get it. 5k is a long way if you’ve not run 400 yards in years, or indeed ever, but it is achievable.

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ArthurJGGraduate

You say you're not the fittest but I'll guarantee one thing: you're fitter than you were a week ago. That's why you can now go on to week 2.

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RavenjaxGraduate in reply toArthurJG

Ha, that’s actually quite reassuring! I might use that as my motto at the end of every week

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Matilda2903Graduate

No one is fit when they start this. I am a snail, slow and steady I'll never win the race but I'll keep going until I finish. Mellow out, take it slow and enjoy, it's the best thing you'll ever do. Good luck 🤞 😊

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RavenjaxGraduate in reply toMatilda2903

Thank you, I’m feeling really positive about it, thanks to everyone on here

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Well done you... did you check out the post for Newbies?

Slow and steady and you will be just fine:)

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RavenjaxGraduate in reply toOldfloss

No, but will do now, thanks!

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Charityboot

I started mine 2 days ago, just done my second which felt a lot better. Keep it up I'm sure you'll get where you want to be

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