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The First Time!

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I am a 72 year old male.

I’ve not run seriously for 60 years.

I was anxious this morning as I put on my newly acquired running shoes!

I did the first session with Michael Johnson and I felt so elated even though it’s only the first time.

I want to know how people felt after their first time and what may lie ahead!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

What lies ahead is a whole world of running that is welcoming and life affirming.

Enjoy your journey.

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Well done, fantastic achievement x

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Wow respect

We were 63 when we started and it nearly killed us I was puffing like a steam train and Willow was bent double gasping for breath,

a year later Willow can run for about half an hour and I can jog on slowly for an hour or more so it just shows what a great plan it is

Good luck, have fun and post your runs so we can cheer you on

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millpool1 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks for your supportive reply.

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