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The habit of running

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CorarunGraduate
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When I started Couch 2 5K one of my aims was to try and make running a habit...it’s still early days but am getting there I think and have given quite a lot of thought to what makes it happen. Just being conscious of it has helped me, as well as having routine days/times to run (which I return to even if my schedule has meant a change one day or week). Would be great to hear any tips from others?

I found this video just posted on the BBC interesting and am going to seek out the book it mentions...

bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/why-...

Here’s to good habits!

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ju-ju-Graduate

well done, once you have established running as a habit and routine, it makes it so much easier...

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LeeUGraduate

I try to run on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday for this very reason, plus it gives me the flexibility to change a little depending on what my work/personal life is throwing at me at that time.

Well done on establishing this new habit, long may it continue.

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Secondtimelucky

Well done and thanks for sharing the video, some really good advice :-)

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LadyPug

That was really helpful, thanks!

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