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I did my first run. Week one run one. It was hard. I’m hoping it’ll get better when I do it again. Legs slightly achy now though I did stretch before and after. Hoping it improves before I do next one! Any advice welcomed. Thanks.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... with links to different stretches for pre and post run as well as many other topics.

Enjoy your journey.

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JaniceG68Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks that’s really helpful.

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DiscoRunnerGraduate

Just take it nice and slow and drink plenty of water on rest days and run days. And read IannodaTruffe’s excellent intro! It’s an amazing journey - good luck!

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JaniceG68Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner

Thank you I will.

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Buddy34Graduate

The more you get used to running the less achy you will be , make sure you're going slow 😊

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JaniceG68Graduate in reply to Buddy34

Thank you. I’m very slow at the moment!

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SpanishShuffleGraduate

I did my first shuffle on 17.12.18 and thought I was going to die 😁

It does get easier.

You don't have to go fast. Think 🐢 not 🐇

Just shuffle along at a pace you feel you can keep up for the time.

This morning I shuffled along for 50 mins. 😊

You can do it too. Just trust the plan and trust your self 💪

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JaniceG68Graduate in reply to SpanishShuffle

Wow thank you that’s motivation for me!

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