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First time runnin 😁

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Hi everyone, new here and new to running 🙈. I've managed to finish two runs this week, was tough starting, but actually I like it and enjoying it so far. Happy runnin everyone 😁

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shrinkingjazGraduate

Starting is the hardest part, go you for getting started! I love that you are enjoying it so far and hope it stays that way! :)

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Knightrider_28Graduate

Keep it up ,you will look back on day1 and say yes I smashed it.good luck o your journey 🤞

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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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Dockie in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks this will help alot

Phela profile image
PhelaGraduate

Welcome. happy running

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Frizzbomb67Graduate

Hi Dockie 👋 Great work so far. Glad you’re enjoying it as it’s tough in the first few weeks. You’ve made a start so you’re already a winner. Happy running!

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9weeks2RunGraduate

Hi,

That is fantastic, Well Done!

Happy Running

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PugwashGraduate

Well done Dockie - starting is the hardest part... and the feeling when a run is completed is the best one! 👍

Well done Dockie! You’ve started - amazing! You have a big running family all around you wishing you on x

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Newbie59Graduate

Welcome to the Club, it's a great programme, and there is loads of great advice on here. Good Luck! :)

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BallestaGraduate

Welcome Dockie!! You will find that the program is great and that the community in this forum is so supportive!

Take it slow and enjoy being on your way to becoming a runner!

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CmoiGraduate

Hello, welcome, and happy running!

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