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Just starting up. Enjoyed 1st run ... but now need to keep it up (where I struggle). Anyone else just starting?

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Run day rest day Monday run Wednesday run Friday run weekend off worked for me 👍

Congrats on doing day 1!!!! Starting is such a huge step! After my day 1, I thought through my apps and switched things up a little to get excited for wk 1 run 2. I'm starting week 3 today, so I still feel pretty new. I try to focus on getting through, not pace, and being proud of myself for finishing. You've got this!!

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Laurenjamie

I have just completed run 1 and getting ready to do run 2 tomorrow my massive struggle is whatever happens my shins are so PAINFUL :( xxx

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Chugging

Hello, shouldn’t you have a rest day in between. Also maybe try running on grass if shins hurt. Good luck

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Well done. The first run is the most difficult. 👏

Make sure you have a rest day before the next one. 👍

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I had the rest day , today was run 2 and it actually went ok :) xxx

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Well done you, my run tomorrow. Kind of excited but also dreading it!!

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

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

keep posting here and we will keep you running.

Enjoy your journey.

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Thanks for the reading recommendation, very useful.

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Keep her lit Chugging! Run 1 on week 1 is by far the hardest. I had several rest days before run 2, my legs were soooo sore. It'll come, just keep on it.

Don't

Give

Up

This plan really works 👍

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