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Started the challenge today! Feeling good!

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VicjoGraduate
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After many weeks of giving myself reasons for not starting the C25K I got going this morning! It was tough at times -run5 was hard! Now I’m feeling good for it and looking forward to Thursday morning to do it again!

Aim is to tone up, get fit, loose some weight and to do a Parkrun by end of September - I’ll be 49 by then so want to get fitter for 50!

Anyone starting this week and want to join me?

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Buddy34 profile image
Buddy34Graduate

Great for getting started. C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊😊

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VicjoGraduate in reply to Buddy34

Thanks- I can see there’s good support on here! I’m going into town to find a more support (involving elastic material and good over shoulder harnessing!) xx

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to Vicjo

Yes you'll need it 😂😂

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OldgirlrunsGraduate in reply to Vicjo

Over shoulder harnessing is very important for some of us! - M&S do some good front fastening scaffolding , some people swear by Shock Absorber but there are loads of others. Just be aware that what you need for running may not be the same size as you wear normally!. Happy running!

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LUHANGraduate

Well done on starting!!! Careful ...it is addictive!

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

Goforitmama profile image
GoforitmamaGraduate

Go for it!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hundreds starting every single week... maybe there will be some here who will team up with you :)

Welcome and well done.. do check out the post FAQ for new runners..it is essential reading. Then steady and slow and on you go!

Sp81 profile image
Sp81Graduate

Congratulations on getting started and welcome x

NewRunner4 profile image
NewRunner4Graduate

Good for you! Now you’ve started you’ll be amazed how you progress. Enjoy the journey.

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