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I'm 55 and returning to running after a long layoff. Today I completed week 2 of C25K and for the first time this time around I felt really energised and enjoyed the run. Looking forward to week 3, starting on Tuesday. Michael Johnson's encouraging voice helps a lot.

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Tasha99Graduate

Congratulations! Well done 💪🏽

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frenchie9146 in reply toTasha99

Thanks Tasha.

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Very well done... slow and steady as you go:)

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frenchie9146 in reply toOldfloss

Thank you for your encouragement oldfloss

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Well done, I started at 60 having never run before so you can definitely do this

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frenchie9146 in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy

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Tazzy_wazzyGraduate

You’ve got this. Enjoy your running 🏃‍♀️

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frenchie9146 in reply toTazzy_wazzy

Thanks for your support.

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Congrats a great feeling isnt it keep moving one run a at a time.

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frenchie9146 in reply toZanzibar4

Thank you. Run day tomorrow and I am looking forward to it 😀

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I completed this app at the end of May and had a month off !!! Now am back on it but on week 3 again now. Am gutted I have fallen off the wagon and have to get back on it. I can do this as can you x good luck to us 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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frenchie9146 in reply toJppjpaula

Keep at it Paula. One day, one run, one step at a time. You're right - we can do this!

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Which app are you using to hear Michael Johnson?

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frenchie9146 in reply toMelwynD

NHS couch to 5k. You can choose between 5 voices.

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MelwynDGraduate in reply tofrenchie9146

The one by "Zen lab fitness"?

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frenchie9146 in reply toMelwynD

It's by One You and the icon is green, white and yellow.

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AspieWren

Well done

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frenchie9146 in reply toAspieWren

Thank you.

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