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Just finished week one, exercising for the first time after having a baby

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Blimey the third run was hard, I ached all over, but I do think I need some better running shoes (I bought cheap ones in case I quit after the first run...) any tips?

I’ve got a 4 year old, a 2 year old and a 7 month old so getting out and doing something alone feels like a real treat. Hope I keep my motivation, I’m 34 and have never managed to keep to an exercise regime. This is my first time doing this though so fingers crossed!

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Wow, well done you finding any time at all in that hectic workload you must have at home.

You’ve made the hard step and got week 1 out of the way.

I think decent shoes make a huge difference and I noticed a huge difference when I invested in new trainers - I was positively bouncing along.

Good luck on your journey into running!

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Mozzington in reply toNewRunner4

Thankyou. I get up ridiculously early to get it in before they wake up!

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backintimeGraduate

Well done you ! I didn't start, erroneously, getting me time until mine were much older. I should have done sport. I should have done something. Stick with it, you won't regret it.

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Mozzington in reply tobackintime

Thankyou. Hope I can keep to it.

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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... and includes a link to a post about shoes

Enjoy your journey

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