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I am 68 years old, had breast cancer a few years ago. I never ran before. Have now srarted week 5 and Im just adout to start run 2. A bit anxious!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome to the forum... you’re doing great so far. Good timing, we just had a 68 year old looking to start, and here’s you half way through!

Now, you’ve done such a great job getting to this run, and it has nothing that you need to fear. Relax and do your usual stuff and you’ll be fine.

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sparkyjohnGraduate

No need for anxiety, you're doing brilliantly

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Tryingfortia in reply to sparkyjohn

Thanks everybody! Just completed w5r2 and I did it! Exhausted though...

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Tryingfortia

Great job

No need to feel anxious you are already doing great😀 keep doing what you already have been it has got you to this point 😀😀

Keep at it ..

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Rachel_Runs

You are doing so well, well done!

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