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i go to the gym 3 times aweek i am 58 and had heart bypass about 9 years ago last 12 months i have lost 3st 11lbs tryed jogging on tredmill the other day ran for 1 min walked for 1 min .for 30 mins seemed to be easy than i thought going to start c25k 2moz i will let you know how i go on

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Yay Paul, good for you for embarking on this amazing programme! 👏👏👏

You’ll read of so many success stories on here of people who’ve turned their health around. 😀

Have a fabulous time, take it slow and steady, observe the important rest days and remember to post on here telling us nosy lot of your progress! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🙌🙌

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On the way. Follow the plan..slow and steady..and enjoy...Welcome 😊

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thank you

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Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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Keepmoving

Wow! I am in awe and encouraged! Good for you, I sometimes struggle as I am plagued with arthritis and my joints really hurt, but I read posts like yours and keep going. Thanks

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