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Just started running this week, never run in my whole 40yrs but wanted to try... surprisingly I actually enjoy it and have completed both runs without stopping 😊 Any tips for the weeks coming up? Any help would be appreciated πŸ™‚

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Great for getting started. The main things are go slow and plenty water 7 days a week. Also proper running shoes.

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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Woo20β€’ in reply toBuddy34

Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it 😊 will keep going, I so want to be able to run a 5k especially when running round the block seemed an impossibility! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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ButtercupKidGraduate

Welcome along ! Keep it slow and steady, and always remember the First Rule of C25k: The only run you fail is the run you don’t go for ! Have fun out there πŸ˜€

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Woo20β€’ in reply toButtercupKid

Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it 😊 will keep going, I so want to be able to run a 5k especially when running round the block seemed an impossibility! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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ButtercupKidGraduateβ€’ in reply toWoo20

If it ever feels a bit much, just remind yourself of your first go at 1:1. You’ll be amazed how quickly you progress.

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madmotherGraduate

Excellent! Well done for starting and welcome. As above, slow slow slow and hydrate. It’s a fabulous plan, it honestly works, so trust in the plan and you will start to have a new found belief in yourself. Look forward to watching you progress. X

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Woo20β€’ in reply tomadmother

Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it 😊 will keep going, I so want to be able to run a 5k especially when running round the block seemed an impossibility! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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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.

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DalmorangieGraduate

W1 is the hardest! Stick with the programme and keep checking out this forum, you’ll be graduating before you know it πŸ‘

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Woo20β€’ in reply toDalmorangie

Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it 😊 will keep going, I so want to be able to run a 5k especially when running round the block seemed an impossibility! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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CharliesMum11Graduate

Trust the programme, it really works! Good luck.

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AdverseTangent

Don’t be frightened off when it looks like it steps up a bit. You can do it. If you follow the programme most of the issues are in your head, not your legs!

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