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Start of c25k

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Hi all am new to all this but rather nervous about starting. Any advice would be great. Am 5ft 4in tall and weigh 10st 7lb but i wanna get fit and start being healthier.

Me and my partner have set a goal of getting fit by next year so we can sign up for a 10k run.

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DebstonGraduate

Great decision to get started on the C25K programme! And nice that you are going to be doing it with your partner, you can support each other. Best advice I can give is run slow, a light jog and respect the rest day in between runs. If you try to do too much too soon, you are much more likely to be injured and give up. Slow and steady is much better and you can work on pace later. Good luck and let us know how it goes, this forum is lovely and supportive and we'll be cheering you on. ☺

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Char199227 in reply to Debston

Thank you

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Read this.. complied by the Team and our wonderful IannodaTruffe ... it has tried and tested, sound advice and information.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It is essential reading and will answer many of your queries...

The mantra is low and steady.....It works...

Keep posting, keep running and enjoy... and welcome:)

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Char199227

Well thats day 1 of week one completed im really warm as the weathers quite nice out. I feel as if i did quite well but only time will tell.

Slow and steady wins the race.

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backintimeGraduate

Day 1 of week 1 is the most intimidating ! Well done for starting

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Char199227 in reply to backintime

Thank you i feel more positive about it now.

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