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Week 1 done ✅

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I have never done anything like this before and the thought of ANY exercise would is bring me out in a sweat and require me to lie down in a darkened room. But I’ve done it!!!!

So pleased with myself. Not only am I getting fitter but also my little running companion Marley, my dog.

Here’s to week 2

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D25KGraduate

Well done! Good luck with week 2 😊 Must get a better lead so I can take our dog with me too 👍🏼🐾

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Devon_stragglerGraduate

Just a warning - it gets addictive. I've just been out running at 7am in the drizzle when before c25k Saturday mornings were for a lie in and a cup of tea in bed. You can't say you haven't been warned...😆

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John_WGraduateAmbassador

Exercise, especially cardio like running (JOGGING!) does NOT have bring you out into a sweat - you are in control of the intensity/effort.

So, as a beginner, go as slow as you need to. Avoid breathlessness by going as slow as you possibly can. Sounds counter-intuitive, but it works and it's very important.

Watch this video and see how easily they can talk. That's what you're aiming for:

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...

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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.

Mrsrun profile image
MrsrunGraduate

I bet you never realised that running could actually be fun, I didn't ! Well when I say fun , I mean how it makes you feel. Have a great week two .

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Shocky71 in reply to Mrsrun

Can’t believe I’m actually looking forward to it 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Gingeral57Graduate

I run with my dog , Monty and when I take him for a walk now he looks at me as if to say why aren’t we running 😀

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CressidaBGraduate

Congratulations. I could barely run the 60 seconds in week 1. When I think of what a state I was in after wk1run1 and now I've just done week 7 running 25mins non-stop. This programme has been life-changing for me. I wish you every success with it. 😊

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Wavy-chick28Graduate

It’s a great plan stick to it and you will amaze yourself! Any problems this forum will have your back good luck!

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ChesterloveGraduate

Well done and keep enjoying. It’s a great program. I had the odd go at Parkruns before but kept injuring myself so thought I couldn’t run. Realising you could train yourself slowly and carefully with C25K was an eye opener. Me? Yes, I can run 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Enjoy, you’ll be amazed at yourself.

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