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After 8 years of no running I am back to it from this week, I was only ever a fine weather race for life 5K runner so staring again is going to be hard I have couch to 5k on my phone and I am planning my first run on Wednesday.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome back to running... slow and steady pace and you’ll be fine through this.

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Slowgoing in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks, I can’t believe it has been so long but illness, weight and life just got in the way. It’s going to be hard but hopefully it will put me on the right track.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply toSlowgoing

You’ll be fine... I did 30 years of rest days between runs 😂

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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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jiggles7Graduate

Wishing you very happy miles! It’s totally worth the effort 😀🏃‍♀️

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tohealthyhabitsGraduate

Welcome back ! I came back after dropping out about 2.5 yrs and I am in my week 6. Have fun and enjoy the ride. It makes you healthy and wealthy !

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