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W2R1 completed!

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Attempted C25k 5 years ago and never made it past the first week, a combination of being really unfit and running too fast! Started it up again last week with my daughter to help motivate me, she’s 8 and sets the pace for me 😆 well I found the first week quite easy, but was still apprehensive about moving onto 90secs or running. After procrastinating all day I did it, felt a stitch coming on at one point and almost stopped going up a hill but I made it! So pleased and can’t believe how addictive it is, really looking forward to my next run!

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting restarted.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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