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Getting off the couch

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roadstrollerGraduate
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Hi,

I am new here.

Been far too easy to " recline after a day's work so decided to come off the couch :-).

Huffed and puffed and just completed week 3.

Found Yasmin Evans to be most encouraging.

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress

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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Well done!I have also just completed week 3 today and plan to start week 4 on Sunday.

Keep going!!!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

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roadstrollerGraduate in reply toJiw1968

Thank you Jiw, def needed that encouragement.

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PoppdogGraduate

Well done for completing week 3 your definitely off the couch and on your way

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dreamrunGraduate

Congratulations 🎉 you’ll be at 5K before you know it!

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roadstrollerGraduate

Thank you guys, these replies do help...immensly!

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Kat1234_

Well done. You’ll be running 5k before you know it. It’s amazing how addictive it is!

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