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Lizzie76
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Hi all

Im hoping to start couch to 5k tomorrow...motivation i need

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Shakywakey profile image
ShakywakeyGraduate

Youโ€™ll love this programme. Follow what it says and youโ€™ll be a runner in a few weeks. And use this forum to get advice and support ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toShakywakey

Thank you so much

I am determined ๐Ÿ˜Š

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telford_mikeGraduateโ€ข in reply toLizzie76

That is all you need ๐Ÿ˜€

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telford_mikeGraduate

Hi Lizzie, and welcome! What are you hoping to get out of this? Fitness? Weight-loss? Improved self-confidence? Want to run a race for life or a parkrun? A marathon? Couch to 5k can help you with all these goals, so good luck tomorrow ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply totelford_mike

Im not over weight ...

Its Lazy and lack of motivation ...

I would love to get out there and run

I used to run cross country ... when i was very young so i know i will like it

Thanks for your reply and support much appreciated ๐Ÿ˜Š

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telford_mikeGraduateโ€ข in reply toLizzie76

Well good luck tomorrow, come back and let everyone know how it went ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply totelford_mike

Yeah defo

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LolaMac81Graduate

Do it!! I have always hated running, always said I don't do it cos it's dangerous (tongue in cheek but was always my way of saying it's never gonna happen) but after being recommended to give it a go by a friend, I figured I'd bite the bullet and it's safe to say, I'm loving it!

I think, in all honesty, that it helps my 8 year old son comes with me and he's a great motivator (basically I just try and keep up with the little bundle of energy that he is), I like to think I'd enjoy it just as much if he didn't come too but regardless, the program is a really enjoyable and achievable entry into the world of running. Something I never thought I'd ever say, in a million years!

Take it slow, follow the app and you'll do great!

Good luck!

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toLolaMac81

Aw love your advise

Im gonna take my 10 yr old with me

Get her off the technology lol

Cool

I'll let you know x

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LolaMac81Graduateโ€ข in reply toLizzie76

On our last run we passed a lady who commented how nice it was to see a youngster out and about in the fresh air and it made me feel good about it! In truth, my son is very fit and active thanks to football and swimming so I only really invited him along for some company and to get some mom and son time together but it's so good having him there. We have a laugh and his enthusiasm keeps my pumped so it's definitely beneficial. Whether he'll continue to enjoy it as the weather gets worse, we will see, but I hope do!

Hope your daughter enjoys it and can motivate you too

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toLolaMac81

Yeah forsure

Ive asked her to come along...

Not to enthusiastic but im sure she will love it...we have a good relationship...๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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LolaMac81Graduateโ€ข in reply toLizzie76

I'm sure she will once you're out there together.

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toLolaMac81

I'll let you know tomorrow

Thanks for the support

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toLizzie76

Hi

I staredy run on Tuesday and today I completed my 2nd day

I love how it's broken down in to small chucks I'm completely addicted already

I've enemies ordered some nice running ๐Ÿƒ stuff nothing major just longer leggings to keep me warm

So I'm thinking ahead of running in the cold

Hope all is well๐Ÿ˜„

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

The advice here is to take all the runs slow a steady, it is not a race, you have thoroughly thought about starting this and there is no going back, just enjoy all the 9 weeks. Read over some of the posts from people who have done this training course, they all agree that is was one of the best things they did in their lives. I remember reading one post from a girl about 18 years of age, she actually told us all that graduating on her final run of week 9 was a better feeling than graduating from her exams at school.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this out... put the shoes on and run...

Slow, steady and enjoy.... that is all it takes.... plus... posting here for great support and encouragement!

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Lizzie76

Love that

Positive feel good vibes ๐Ÿ˜Š

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IannodaTruffeMentor

You have heard the corny advertising slogans about exercising........look better, feel better..........it is all true and C25K is just about the most foolproof way to become hooked.

Do check out the guide to the plan linked to by Oldfloss.

It can change your life, honestly.

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Lizzie76โ€ข in reply toIannodaTruffe

Ok great will do

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snailfaceGraduate

Do it Lizzie you will love it ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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