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First day and I have to say I’m disappointed with myself I couldn’t manage to run it all. I’m not giving up will try again on Tuesday. Didn’t think it would be that hard

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Mellanv

I started today too. It wasn't easy but nothing worth doing is going to be. At least you are out doing something which is more than lots of others. Keep trying and I'm sure you will get there.

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Buddy34Graduate

Do not be disappointed you did your first run and you're going to try again on

Tuesday, that shows determination.

Make sure you are well hydrated drinking 2-3 litres of water per day and next time try going slower . You can do this 😊😊

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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... and includes advice on pacing........slow down!

Enjoy your journey

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LucyLou9Graduate

Make sure you take it really slowly. Go as slowly as you possibly can whilst keeping a jogging/running action. Don’t be put off it will get better.

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Oddity

Shh. Don't tell anyone but I couldn't do the first one either! The hardest thing to do is to start c25k. You've done that so well done 👍 keep going because you can do it!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

What an achievement to make a start that’s the hardest run over and you won’t believe how soon your fitness increases

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Loving-life33

I did my 1st run too. Well done for trying. Keep going.

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GoslowGraduate

Don’t be disappointed.. I really struggled the first 2-3 weeks I just didn’t think I could run!

Your doing great, you have started and I think that is the hardest part .. well done 👍

The plan works your be amazed at how quick you build your strength., this plan really is amazing it works 😊

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Ping-pongGraduate

Don't give up! It took me 9 months but I graduated yesterday. You can do it too, go slowly, drink lots, sleep more if you need to (I found I slept for an extra hour or two a night for the first few weeks), turn up for every run even if you end up walking it, enjoy the rest days when your legs are quietly healing without you being aware of it. Good luck, onwards and upwards 😊

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

Well done! You have started! No need to be disappointed. Do a walk tomorrow, drink plenty of fluid & come Tuesday remind yourself that you need to go at snails pace🐌 slowly, slowly & you will do it!

Many of us have to repeat runs here and there. Trust the program. It’s amazing! Relax & enjoy the challenge.

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Well done getting out there. You’re not alone, that run nearly killed me, and many (almost all) of the graduates here found it incredibly tough. Slow right down, and just keep crossing the start lines. Every run (complete or not) makes you a little fitter and a little stronger for the next time out. You can do this.

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Seaside22Graduate

And another thing - I found if you replace the word "run" with "jog" then things get a lot easier and expectations more realistic. You may like to have a look at the Japanese slow jogging video available on the web - youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh... - very reassuring.

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