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I'm going to buy new running shoes today and start the C25K. I ran a marathon in 2004 and haven't run really since. Now in my 50s and over 2 stones heavier I think the time has come to do something! Wishing you all happy runs in 2019. Looking forward to it.

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trazza

Just bought mine last Saturday and ran my W1R1 the same day. Wrapped the first week today! Who’d a thought! So- go!

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Canoewoman in reply to trazza

Brilliant Trazza. Keep it up. I've got run 3 tomorrow,,,Sarah Millican making me smile

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healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome, well done and check out the link for Newbies please.

There is a great deal of helpful advice there.

Slow and steady is the mantra... it gets us to the most amazing places!

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Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes a link to a post about running shoes.

Enjoy your journey.

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