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Im not gonna lie it was tough but i done it!! Definitely need to look at my running technique but so happy with my first run

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Well done you! There's lots if advice on the pinned posts here. The link below might seem like a lot to remember right now, but it does become easier and it's worth paying attention to technique to avoid injury right from a beginning. You could also Google Japanese slow running on YouTube. It's got lots of us through difficult times.

Good luck 👍

runnersworld.com/beginner/a...

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Toots858 in reply toSpeedy60

Thankyou i will check it out. Xx

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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.

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Toots858 in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thankyou any help is much appreciated. Xx

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CouchphoenixGraduate

The first runs are tough as your body isn’t used to it, but well done you for beginning what is a great journey to fitness....onwards and upwards Toots858, you’ll soon get the running bug, the feeling you get after completing each run is great 👍🏃‍♀️

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Toots858

Thankyou i definately have the bug already. After completing the first one i felt such an achievement. Looking forward to my next run. Xx

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