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Week 1 - Run 1 Done!

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Just completed my first run, actually wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. Can’t wait to get fitter 😊

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Woo hoo Daffers! Well done πŸ˜πŸ‘

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Daffers73 in reply to ACBW

Thank you! 😊 I’m actually looking forward to Wednesday. I’m not however looking forward to trying to hoist myself out of bed tomorrow haha

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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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Daffers73 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you 😊

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SplashpixieGraduate

Week 1 run 1 killed me but here I am on week 6... good luck πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

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Daffers73 in reply to Splashpixie

Thank you, I will feel it tomorrow! I’m hoping to make it to week six. Well done on making it there 😊

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Peter44Graduate

Well done, getting started, you'll be fine!!!πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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spongecatGraduate

You are on your way now and you might find that you amaze yourself! I think we have all amazed ourselves doing this wonderful programme.

Enjoy your journey...lots of encouragement, help and advice by the bucket load on this great board if you need it. :)

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Daffers73 in reply to spongecat

Thank you 😊 I’m loving this board everyone is so encouraging and lovely.

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