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Today was the day!

Very tough and I’m not sure about the quality but, headphones in, I followed Laura’s instructions to the letter. I was very disciplined in making sure I kept the running phases as slow as possible because I had big doubts about completing. But I did it! Woohoo!

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ArcherygoddessGraduate

Quality? I really hope no-one's judging our techniques! Seriously, though, congratulations on starting the plan and good luck with the rest of it. Sounds like you'll do just fine, but there really is no quality control. Just be yourself x

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WenderwooGraduate

Well done! 👍😁

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well done for starting

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

There you go! You're on your way! 👍🏻😊

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done you... did you check out the FAQ for Newbies post?

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willsie01 in reply to Oldfloss

I have but need to check back as my short term memory is not what it was.

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Sandraj39Graduate

Well done on your first run of Couch25k!👍 Yes, you are absolutely right about keeping it slow and steady - the important bit is to try and run each interval, as this is what will start to build your fitness up. Good luck - you will be amazed at where this programme can lead you - if, like so many of us - you get the running bug!🙂

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Tazzy_wazzyGraduate

Congratulations 🥳 keep up the good work 🏃‍♀️

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Jansey

Well done. 👏

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Gotthis

That’s brilliant, well done! Slow is just as far! Keep going!

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RunningMigsterGraduate

Oh boy that first one is tough. Toughest one of the program.

Well done for getting going. Great start.

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Jada1

Well done ... amazing .. you’ve done it. Bet you were walking around smiling all day ! 👍🏼 Enjoy the achievement 😊

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ItstheMarchHareGraduate

Congratulations, I found that first run the hardest 😊

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Woo hoo indeed!!!!! Congratulations on taking the first life changing step, congratulations on your first run and congratulations on finding this wonderful forum...keep posting, we all like to hear how everyone’s getting on...don’t even think about technique, what you’ve done is amazing

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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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