1st run in over a year.: After having the C25K... - Couch to 5K

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1st run in over a year.

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After having the C25K app sitting on my phone.....OMG that was such hard going. But wow I feel amazing having survived. πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ˜…

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Getting out the door and doing that first run is the hardest part. Just go slow and make sure you try to drink 2-3 litres of water per day and not just on run days. 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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Dirty-dancing in reply to Buddy34

Thank you. That’s another challenge......All that water 😩🀒😜

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Buddy34Graduate in reply to Dirty-dancing

Believe me your run will be so much better when you're properly hydrated 😊

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

πŸ‘πŸŽˆβœ…Welcome and great start!

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Dirty-dancing in reply to Annieapple

Thank you.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and is full of tips.

Enjoy your journey.

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Dirty-dancing in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you

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GrannyhugsGraduate

1st but not last. Enjoy the journey

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Dirty-dancing in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. Onwards and upwards as they say πŸ˜œπŸ˜€

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JazzyrunnerGraduate

Brilliant, well done! When I started I couldn’t believe how quickly I was so addicted, so excited to be doing it! Enjoy it πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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Dirty-dancing in reply to Jazzyrunner

Thank you. I know right... I am buzzing.

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backintimeGraduate

well done - that's the hardest run - I echo what buddy said about the water - work out how many hours a day you are awake and divide 2 litres up - it's probably only half a glass an hour - much easier to drink like that - plus it's better to spread it over the day rather than guzzle it down in big drinking sessions

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Dirty-dancing in reply to backintime

You see that’s sounds much easier. Cause the thought of all that water does not excite me! However if it was something a little stronger.....πŸ˜œπŸ˜‚

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backintimeGraduate in reply to Dirty-dancing

hmmmm - not sure adding whiskey helps the hydration :D

I have my eldest's birthday tonight - 17 years old - so I am having one drink to celebrate that I managed to drag my son up to 17 without needing a psychiatrist :D

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Dirty-dancing in reply to backintime

πŸ˜€πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ I know what you mean. Can’t believe my daughter is 21 this month. I need therapy.......running should do it? πŸ€”πŸ˜€

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MummyTumGraduate

Welcome Dirty-dancing, and well done for making a start πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Loads of good advice here.

Keep posting and let us know how it’s going. You can do this! πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Dirty-dancing in reply to MummyTum

Will do. Thank you. It’s a really great place for support. πŸ˜€

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