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This is so worth it!

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I've just completed week run 3 and feeling super proud of myself. I totally appreciate there's a long way to go but I'm surprised that after a lifetime of convincing myself that I can't run, that I actually can. While some people have those dreams where they can suddenly fly, mine was always that I'd start running like Forest Gump! Well, it's still more of a shuffle than a running stride but now I'm putting one foot in front of the other which is a massive improvement from where I was when I started....and even going out in the freezing conditions.

Week 4 to come which I'm sure is going to be challenging but my mindset is slowly changing. I'm so looking forward to having the confidence to run 'in public' and being able to really enjoy the great outdoors.

I must say, this forum is such a great support knowing that so many others face the same struggles.

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TwiggyLGraduate

Run Forest, run 😂 You will be amazed how stronger you will get as the weeks go by.

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RennurGraduate

Much better than Loriel Paris! Great mindset. That's more than half the battle .

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KarambahGraduate

Way to Go Tina!!! Keep at it. You'll do it.

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limu_muGraduate

Hi TinaTrots so happy about your running experience, the c25k is such a gift, am a recent graduate and running is a truly transformational experience, its dreamy for sure!!! Keep going, your doing amazingly. 🙌🙌🙌🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

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CouchphoenixGraduate

Great to see a post from you TinaTrots, you’re doing really well, you’re no longer dreaming about running, you’re out there actually doing it now and you’ve reached week 4, which is a great achievement, well done 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏃‍♀️

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