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Hi , I’m new to CT5K , currently on week 3 , so far so good , let’s see if I can keep it up! 😕

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How's it going? Week 3 was when I caught the running bug and started to look forward to running every other day.

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Shmz4 in reply to nowster

So far so good !U r right , I think I’m getting to like running more now than before , to be honest up coming weeks do scare me but let’s see , one week at a time I guess.

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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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Shmz4 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thankx , I did stretching exercises today , they were great , I really hope I can make it to 9th week.

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