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I’m running at last!

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RunnersGraduate
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Hi after years of not getting the hang of running and dying after 60 seconds I’ve just completed week 6 🙂. I walk 4 miles a day and play tennis but I could never run. Not saying I’m finding it easy though.

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healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome and well done.. did you check out our post for Newbies... loads of great advice...

Slow and steady is the mantra here ( I am infamous for it).... it works... take it steady and enjoy. Keep posting too for great support and advice:)

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RunnersGraduate in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you Oldfloss, I’ll check that out

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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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RunnersGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 😁

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Welcome and very well done... you’ve got this now. Week 7 is great for strengthening the legs... enjoy.

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