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A New Start

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Hey Everyone!

Today, I am going to do my first run of my second attempt at C25K. Only made it halfway last year, but this time, I want to see it through to the end. I keep telling people about it (friends, family, colleagues) because that helps me create "pressure" (not the bad kind ;-) ) enough to keep doing it. Also, I set myself a goal: Take part in a 5K run in June. Hope I`ll make it!

Good luck out there!

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Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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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YoganutGraduate

No reason why you shouldn't be running that 5k in June! Just follow the guidance and "don't go too fast"!!

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LanciaAGraduate

Great to hear that you are having another go.

I have found the advise to take it steady really helpful, and it has probably helped me to avoid any physical issues (so far!).

Good luck going forward with the programme. Maybe you will inspire one or two of your family / friends / colleagues to join you.

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Reading_Sarah in reply toLanciaA

I am already trying to get a few friends running with me in a few weeks (as most of them are fitter than me), and the plans are there - let's see whether we will stick to them or not :DI'll definitely take it slow this time and try to better pace myself in order to be able to be able to run on a regular basis, like the plan suggests. Good luck to you too, I hope we can both catch the running bug, finally ;-)

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BlueflyGraduate

I'm on my third time round (on week 2) and would also love to aim for a 5k in June as that's when I hit 50 and it would be the best present I could give myself. You can definitely do it, keep going and good luck!

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Reading_Sarah in reply toBluefly

Having a goal like that will hopefully help me to stay motivated. I hope it's going to be the same for you! Best of luck, thirs time's the charm! ;-) We can both do it!

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