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Just completed by first run. It was tough! Will need lots of willpower to keep this going, this isn’t the first time I’ve tried running and then given up...

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Post your future runs on here and make yourself accountable, maybe it woo keep you going.

Well done for getting going.

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Kerrowmoar

Well done!

I started my first jog last night. It was better than I thought for a non-runner.

I want to stick at it and I know it's not going to be a walk in the park but I'm sure it will pay off in the long run.

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Welcome and great job getting started.

The guide to the plan is essential reading and will give you lots of pointers to help you make this easier on yourself. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Come back and chat to us lots... we got you. You can do this, enjoy your journey

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Well done. Did my first one yesterday .... yikes I’m aching today 😬

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Mine was 2 days ago. Can barely walk down the stairs. But.....no pain no gain is what I’m thinking

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Keep going, it is really worth it - you can do it! :)

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Speedy60Graduate

Well done everyone for getting started. Always take your rest days and go slowly - more 🐌 than 🐆.

I found it physically hard at the beginning but, as I got fitter, it got mentally tougher because there's space for the gremlins to creep in. It will take a dose of sheer bloodymindedness to get past them!

If you can do that, you will find that a day will come when mind and body run together - and that's magical.

Keep going, and keep posting. Good luck 👍

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Comfortnotspeed

Well done! Yet. You haven’t kept it going ...yet... This is the one 💪

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Rilke

Thanks for the support everyone, it really helps

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