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Gearing up for my first run. The only thing I'm worried about is jogging in front of other people. And it's difficult to find a quiet place in Birmingham...perhaps the canals. I will try there first :)

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Don't worry about other people.........they won't even notice you.

Enjoy your journey.

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BookbizladyGraduate

I totally feel your pain! I initially went out in the dark or tried to time it when I thought it would be quieter! Now I'm more confident. A couple of tips people shared with me were: no-one knows it's your first time; if you're puffing and red they'll presume you're several miles into a long run and be impressed; put your headphone in, your music up and smile at people. They'll be glad it's you and not them and other runners will nod and smile back. No-one has ever laughed!

in reply toBookbizlady

That's true! Thank you, this has made me feel a lot better :)

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MarkyDGraduate

This is what other people are thinking when they see you running:

"I should be doing something like that to get a bit fitter: I wish I had the same confidence as that person."

in reply toMarkyD

I'll definitely be thinking of this when I go for a run, thanks so much, this has really cheered me up!

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GoogleMeGraduate

I can imagine those canals might be quite busy with other runners of all levels - you'll seem perfectly normal.

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