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I'm a 60 something woman ,and I've just completed my first week , first run of week 2 tomorrow. I did jog Scotland a few years ago , but never progressed past beginers 1 , so wish me luck !

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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...

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

Enjoy your journey.

Hi.

I’m on week 1 also. Well done x

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Good luck - take it nice and steady and you will be amazed what you can achieve 😊

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EarthRise

Good luck tomorrow jwillmac!

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Good luck I too have just completed my first week this morning and never thought I would feel this way but looking forward to ‘week 2’ on Monday.

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