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This is going to hurt!

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Hi all, newbie here! Start my couch to 5k tomorrow. Really need to get healthier and fit. Not expecting to be able to run any marathons just yet but its a start.

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bea78Graduate

It’s a great program to follow. I just ran wk9 run 1 and it was amazing. After my first run I never thought that I would make it this far. Keep with it. It works! Good Luck

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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...

It shouldn't hurt!!

Enjoy your journey.

Good luck for ur first run tomorrow, you can do this!

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Clarebear73Graduate

Good luck you can do this 😊

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BreakfastClub

Yay I start this week too. Let’s see how we get on!!

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Buddy34Graduate

Well as the saying goes 'you've got to start somewhere '. C25k is an amazing plan for anyone, good luck 😊😊

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Lindsey-joyGraduate

Hey Aaron, Im fairly new myself and I can honestly say the best advice I have been given is to take it slow and drink loads of water the day before as well as during and after.....it really does seem to help with the jelly legs. Good luck!

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