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Day 1

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Joined couch to 5k after a friend was doing it, can’t believe I got up and was out at 6am doing week 1 run 1 early days but feeling delighted I done it 😁

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Chicken1966Graduate

Congratulations thats the hardest run completed! Keep going... trust the program.. it works!

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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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Dtay1978Graduate

Welcome 😊

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BowlingTGraduate

Well done absolutely the hardest part is

Doing the first one! And beating the mind gremlins when the none stop runs pop up but you can absolutely do this !

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Pheidi4Graduate

Well done! Keep going 👍

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