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Hi everyone I’ve just finished my very first run, not run much before so looking forward to slowly progressing to the full 30mins or running

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

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emsy31 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Well done you ⭐️ Welcome to the crazy gang 😄

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emsy31 in reply to ButtercupKid

Thank you 😌 enjoyed the first run but felt a wally running and walking then running again 😂

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Absol3832 in reply to emsy31

Well done fantastic getting started the first run is the worst as you feel awkward and self conscious I’m on week 2 and already have got used to people being able to watch me walk/ run 🏃‍♀️ you’ve got this 👍😊

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emsy31 in reply to Absol3832

Ye I definitely think it will take some getting use to. Thank you so much it’s so nice to have some motivation. 😌

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply to emsy31

I often dart off up side paths if I see people. They probably see me anyway, but I’m working on the ostrich principle: if we don’t make eye contact then they can’t see me 😁

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emsy31 in reply to ButtercupKid

😂😂😂 I love that

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