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I couldn’t wait until Monday!

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So unlike me as I’m not one for running at all, I also found when I was walking the rover path the runners would irritate me, well I couldn’t wait to start and had spare time today. So.... I did my first run! Felt very self conscious when seeing people, my dog loved it. My legs feel very heavy through, run 2 Monday 👌

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SunnyC33

River Path - not rover 🙄

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Well done. You've started your journey and what a journey it is!

I know exactly what you mean... cyclists irritated me... until I joined them. Runners confounded me (I mean... just why!?) until I joined C25k 😁

Please do read the guide to the programme, I'll add it here in a second as there is so much useful info but most of all... Have fun!

(Oh and hydrate well, those muscles need extra water!)

The guide... healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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SunnyC33 in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thanks I read the guide and it was so helpful, it actually motivated me 😂 really looking forward to Monday’s run 👍

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply toSunnyC33

The programme is amazing and really works. It teaches you more than just how to run. I cannot recommend it highly enough 👍😁

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Great work ⭐️ Just keep taking it slow and steady. Heavy legs can be a sign of poor hydration, so you may want to consider that before your next run. All the best with it x

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Jonno34Graduate

Keep at it psychological challenges for me are the hardest. Make time and get into a routine.

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Yeti5Graduate in reply toJonno34

I am feeling so encouraged by all the messages. I was feeling nervous about week 2 but now I'm looking forward to it 🙂

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

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Jonno34Graduate in reply toYeti5

Glass is always half full, any setback is something that makes you stronger. Just do it! (That would make a good slogan)

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Yeti5Graduate

Well done you SunnyC33!

I too am a non runner and have just completed week 1. Looking forward to the point at which my legs don't feel heavy any more.

Hope you enjoy your Monday run.

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Jonno34Graduate in reply toYeti5

You are no longer a non-runner then! Go get it!

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Well done on starting! You are going to love it and how it makes you feel!

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