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I'm New to This but Hopeful

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Just started w3. Its a bit harder and I still can't get my breathing right but I'm new to this so I will learn I hope! The main this that I am off the couch.......

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Welcome. Absolutely right, getting of that couch is the main thing... and the hardest bit of the plan.

Breathing is something you do all day without thinking about it... which is also very much possible during a run. Slow down if you can’t get your breath, the best pace to do this at is one where you can talk in ungasping full sentences. Have a read of the guide to the plan for tips on breathing, pacing and much more healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Great job getting started, you can do this, enjoy your journey.

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CSH57Graduate

Hi ooohh well done!👍

I’m just behind you as I dart week3 on Sunday

Great to get the encouragement isn’t it from this forum 😎

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Blenheim11Graduate in reply to CSH57

Yes its is really good to know that others are in this with you. Good Luck!

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WorkingathomeGraduate

Hello! I’ve just started week 3 too! We’ve got this! 😄

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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...

Enjoy your journey.

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born-to-run

I ran the same run this afternoon and found it really tough! I'm hoping I don't feel so knackered after the next one. Good luck on this journey

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Blenheim11Graduate in reply to born-to-run

Well done for doing. It. It was definitely felt like a step up so feel proud.

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