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Good morning C25K world. I have just completed run 1. My first exercise of any kind for years. I have reached the point where I have to do this for me.

Looking forwards to reading your inspirational stories.

Stay Positive People ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘

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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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Slob37 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks and a very good read. I appreciate the share.

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Welcome and believe it, this programme is amazing and this forum so inspirational

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Slob37 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thanks. I have tried things before (and used to jog regularly) but it was always for 'someone else'. This time it's for me. ๐Ÿ™‚

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SlowSlowSlow

Hello and very well done for getting that first one out of the way!

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Slob37 in reply to SlowSlowSlow

Thanks. It actually felt good (later).

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JetsNannaGraduate

Well done on getting started ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Slob37 in reply to JetsNanna

Thanks. I read a silly post on Pinterest "if not today then when?" It gave me the kick up the .... well you know what I mean ๐Ÿ˜

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Wavy-chick28Graduate

You are on the best plan and the kindest most informative forum! Many of us have gone from nothing to the what seemed impossible a few months ago enjoy and welcome ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Slob37 in reply to Wavy-chick28

Thank you. That is so kind and welcoming ๐Ÿ™‚

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SybilwGraduate

My story? I started running after my 6th grandchild was born. Had never run. Not even at school! Graduated and swore that was my limit. Please note my badge ๐Ÿ˜Š You can do this.

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Slob37 in reply to Sybilw

Inspirational thanks ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜Ž

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YesletsgoAmbassadorGraduate

Hi Slob37, you may need to change your name in a couple of months ๐Ÿ˜ this running thing is strangely addictive. A little tip, if youโ€™re struggling say out loud โ€˜I can do thisโ€™ or โ€˜Iโ€™m really enjoying thisโ€™. It always puts a spring in my step and gives me a little more oomph. Mind you, Iโ€™m lucky, the place where I run is deserted ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Slob37 in reply to Yesletsgo

Thanks... all sounds advice ๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿ‘

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