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Cracked the first run! It was hard a couple of times and you do look forward to the 60 secs finishing but do pleased I've started it, was looking forward to it all day

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steviej99Graduate

Brilliant. Welcome and well done for starting, that's the hardest part. You'll love the plan and it works. Keep posting on here for friendly advice and loads of support

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Hally1973

Well done 🍹everyone will tell you it’s addictive. This forum is too. It’s a great support network. Keep at it, everyone will be right there with you.

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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.

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JoggingT

Hey that's great look forward to seeing your progress. Nice one! 🏃‍♂️

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Great to have got started welcome to here

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