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The guy who hates running

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Starting this program for my wellbeing. Stress+anxiety were being a bit too present. Hopefully getting back into doing regular sporting activities will help.

I hate running, big time, I m the guy who hates running who wants to do a 10k.

This should be fun.

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Loving the name 🍕

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BobbypizzaGraduate in reply toSendWine

Thanks! Apparently I had to be privacy conscious and consider adding hobby so yea! Bobbypizza!

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SendWineGraduate in reply toBobbypizza

Good luck with the program, sure you'll soon be enjoying your runs 🏃‍♂️

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BobbypizzaGraduate in reply toSendWine

I hope so! My first run is tonight, I plan have snow and ice which I m strangely looking forward to!

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Tonkabella

Good morning 😊. Proven time after time that regular exercise which elevates your heart rate is good for lowering stress and anxiety levels, so your definitely making a good choice. Follow the program and you will be fine .... take your time and enjoy your c25k journey 🏃🏻🏃🏻😊

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BobbypizzaGraduate in reply toTonkabella

Yea. Well known fact.ot just took me a while to be motivated enough to go for it. tonight s the night

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Tonkabella in reply toBobbypizza

Look forward to reading your update on tonight's achievement..... 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻

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GlitterjavGraduate

Hi, I could’ve written this post myself!! For the first week I hated it too, but I’m now on Week 3 and I actually look forward to going out now and I am feeling better mentally for doing it. You will surprise yourself! Good luck 💪🏻

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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...

If you keep telling yourself you hate running then there is a negative corner of your brain that will try to trip you up. Why not adopt an open minded approach. You hated running when you did it last.............this is different.

Learning to run is very largely a mental battle, so make sure you are giving yourself a chance from the outset. Positivity rules, ok.

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BobbypizzaGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Yea agreed. Few experiences were positive although I m really not a doom and gloom kind of guy. It was more tongue in cheek....

In any case I m trying to recreate the running experience I did enjoy i.e. trail running and throw in some sprint. The rest is for the long lasting benefits of my head.

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misswobbleGraduate

Trail runs are so gorgeous When you get fitter and can run longer - as this programme will enable you to do - you can really help your stress levels by disappearing for a leisurely run on your favourite trails. You get fitter and stronger, you can lose weight too. It’s all good 💪👍😃🏃‍♂️

I’d never moved before - let alone run - when I embarked on this wonderful plan. I was like Edina Monsoon and could just about move my eyes 😁

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