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1st time runner 😬

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Hi, I’m 48 and after listen to a pod cast by women that ran a marathon without really training or giving anything I thought surely I can manage 5K .....eventually! So I signed up today and did the 1st run. It was hard and I just about managed it. Hopefully I will improve with time and hopefully get fitter and possibly loose a few pounds !

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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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It will improve. Stick with the program and slow and steady.

Good luck

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Well done you! The program will see you through as will all the support you’ll get on here. You can do it! 😜

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Elainemoo

Go for it. I am on week 8 and loving it, at 60 and a non-runner!

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Karenzy

I just did day 1 of week 1 after listening to a podcast with Bryony Gordon. Im 44 and quite overweight and thought my running days were long gone. But she inspired me and off I went. Looking forward to getting fit and slimmer!!!

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