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Returning (ex)graduate.

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Talulah1984Graduate
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Hello.

I was obese and a fitnessphobe.

I did C25K and ate healthily.

I did race for life, parkrun and hit the gym.

I even did the Bournemouth 10K.

I was oozing motivation.

My priorities shifted, I ran less and ate more.

I got fat, my trainers got dusty.

Time passed.

Motivation who?

I have re-downloaded C25K and started reading these posts again.

I’m not excited.

But I’m ready.

Now.. where did I put my trainers?

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome back.

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

Enjoy your journey.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Lift the shoes up.. get them on and get out there...:) Welcome back :)

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DebstonGraduate

Vacuum your trainers and they'll come up like new. You've done this before, you'll do it again!

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LettiesGraduate

I've done this three times I think... possibly 4.

Boredom ,injury and change in working hours led me to stop running.

Each time I've got something from it.

Hope it's as positive a journey for you!!!

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suebuzzGraduate

Welcome back - I too have just decided to restart at the good old age of 62. Lots more aches and pains but looking forward not back..

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Scatty1969Graduate

Good for you!!! Enjoy! I’ve just graduated and never in a million years did I think I could run 5 mins let alone 30 mins x

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Runningchamp19Graduate

Hey Talulah, I like your style! Go for it .... and you’ll get it, I’m sure! Good on ya!

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skysue16Graduate

Great post! Have you found those trainers yet?! Reading posts here helps motivation and folk are so supportive 😊. Congratulations on your decision to return, wishing you all the best 👍

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Talulah1984Graduate

Thanks everyone for your motivation, especially those who decided to follow my profile as this gave me extra motivation to finally lace up and get out this morning. Let’s go!

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Couchpotato2Graduate

Welcome back! Hope you find your shoes :-)

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Couchpotato2Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2

And nothing has nested in them

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