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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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IannodaTruffeMentor

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.

Dtay1978 profile image
Dtay1978Graduate

Welcome 😊

BowlingT profile image
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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