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First day of couch to 5k!

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Hey everyone!

I'm on a weight loss journey and now that my fitness levels have improved, I'm gonna give this my best shot! If anyone has any tips for beginners, they would be greatly appreciated!

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Welcome ! Slow and steady is the way, and always remember the First Rule of C25k: The only run you fail is the run you don’t go for ! Enjoy your journey x

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Beginnerrunner- in reply toButtercupKid

Thank you very much! Feeling great now that I've started, the first run wasn't as bad as I thought :)

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ButtercupKidGraduate in reply toBeginnerrunner-

Excellent ! Great start ⭐️

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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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Beginnerrunner- in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you!! I will have a read :)

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