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Running = Energy!

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I have done my 2nd run of week one of the couch to 5k and as hard as it felt, after doing it I find myself having more energy, instead of wanting to sit iv kept looking to tick things off of my to-do list!

I'm looking forward to my run on Sunday as il be doing it solo, my first two runs iv been pushing my baby in the pushchair & with my 8 year old alongside me. So it will be nice to reflect whilst running πŸ˜ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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One of the reasons I started c25k was for the headspace. You're going to love it.

Good luck πŸ‘

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Reachtarget2020β€’ in reply toSpeedy60

Thank you, I do struggle with Anxiety - so when I complete a run my mind seems to feel clearer & less burdened, I think il be able to really appreciate my next run πŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

I love the mindful part of it. Being able to run and be out doing something and achieving. Well done.

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Mindfulness is great, I'm trying to have a positive mindset each day & properly commiting to the couchto5k is definitely helping! πŸ˜ƒ how are you finding it?

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Really good thank you. I'll begin Week 9 on Monday. It really works, especially if you take on board all the wonderful advice from this forum.

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Barbiegrlll

I’m the same as you. Also completed run 2 of week 1 and have lots more energy. Enjoy your solo run. Like you say time to reflect.

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Reachtarget2020β€’ in reply toBarbiegrlll

I'm glad someone else of feeling the benefits of more energy, its very rare I get time to reflect so I'm really looking forward to it? How about you? Are you enjoying the running?

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Barbiegrlllβ€’ in reply toReachtarget2020

I’m enjoying running with my dog, and have the added benefit of being out in the fresh air. Good luck with the rest of the programme!

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well done, i always come back from a run buzzing

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Reachtarget2020β€’ in reply toSueAppleRun

πŸ˜ƒπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ so pleased its going well for you, it encourages me to keep going! X

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SueAppleRunGraduateβ€’ in reply toReachtarget2020

I hope you keep going the benefits are amazing and this is the most encouraging forum ever

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Enjoy! πŸ‘πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸ½πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

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Well done, it really does make a difference to your general well being. I have much more energy, have started to be more conscious about what I eat and drink and generally feel a lot less sluggish. I also love the solitude of running when I clear my mind of everything on the to do list. Happy running 😊

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Reachtarget2020β€’ in reply toRedvic97

Thank you! I am on the Slimming world plan & love it! Iv already lost 2st 5lb, just got 1st 9lbs left to lose and I am feeling the health benefits of exercise already! 😊 all the best with the running!

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