Fit by 40 😱: Hi, well here I am, 38 mum of... - Couch to 5K

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Fit by 40 😱

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Hi, well here I am, 38 mum of 2 (3 and 18 months), running a business (set up when my son turned 1) and rather more jiggly than I would like to be. Let's face it everything else comes before me, case of having to really, so now I'm thinking let's try and sort me out too. Couch to 5 k seems a good option?? First run scheduled for tomorrow 😨 fingers crossed!!

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on the decision to do this life changing training plan.

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

Enjoy your journey.

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Honeybee99Graduate

Good luck. I’m 42 and have just completed my first park run! No running since school, so you can do this!! X

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SOULY47Graduate

Good luck. Take each session as it comes, believe im the programme because it works. When they say run slow, run slower and post post post, let everyone know how you are getting on.

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HucknallRunnerGraduate

I agree with Souly47, Take it slow in the first week! I was a bit overenthusiastic on my first ever run, and damaged my knees! - Good luck with your journey :)

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WolvesmadGraduate

Good luck Batbabe you can do this

Enjoy

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purplewalkerGraduate

Go girl! We’re all in it together.

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SubterraneanAlienGraduate

Go go, you can do it!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Good luck Batbabe, you’ve made the right decision 100% and you won’t regret it for a moment! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍👍

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome.

Great mum too... everything before yourself. So, all you need to get through this is a strong mind... you know you got that... and 3 30 minutes of you time a week... you can do this. And the you time will raise you from great mum to SuperMum. Enjoy the journey.

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