Taking the first step is the most important! - Couch to 5K

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Taking the first step is the most important!

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Hello everyone...I just completed my first run today; started off with a short distance i.e 1.6km in 13 min. I'm proud of myself for getting off the couch💪🏾💪🏾. Hope to perform better with time.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge well done you and welcome... try to forget distance and or speed... just slow and steady... enjoy the runs, keep posting and have fun:)

Just follow the runs, run by run, week by week and let it evolve :)

Do check out this essential reading also :)

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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TaffyB in reply to Oldfloss

Thank you for the encouragement...and yes; this is for fitness and enjoyment and not a competition.

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AnnieappleAdministratorGraduate

🎈Well done TaffyB ! don’t put any pressure on yourself. Do all the advised reading & follow the program..enjoy your new routine of getting out the door 3x week.

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TaffyB in reply to Annieapple

Thank you

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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TaffyB in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you.

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