Well tonight I was actually sat on the sofa & I thought come on let’s do it! So I downloaded the “Couch to 5k” app & did my first 28mins of exercise for so many years I can’t even remember! Feeling very proud of myself!
I started couch to 5k : Well tonight I was... - Couch to 5K
I started couch to 5k
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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This might just change your life...........
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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Excellent decision, well done !Do have a read of the guide linked to by IannodaTruffe .
Keep the runs nice and slow , stay well hydrated and enjoy the program 👍
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Ooo and we are proud of you too, well done
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Oh well done! If my experience is anything to go by, it will change your life! 👍🏽😃🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃🏼
It’s a fantastic feeling when you actually make the move. I find it hard to believe that I am starting week 5. I was like you, laid on my couch and then one day I decided “this is it”.
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So well done !!! That’s it you have taken the first step. Am in week 4 and never thought I would get past week 1.. enjoy and feel proud of yourself
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Wow! I had a different running app installed for at least a year before I went for a run 🤣. No procrastination with you… you’ll go far!
Great job getting started and welcome to the forums!
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Brilliant. Getting started is the hardest part. It's a brilliant plan. You won't regret it
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Brilliant job. Getting it downloaded and making an immediate start 💪👏 Enjoy your next run. The programme is brilliant and you progress really quickly with it. Have fun and keep us posted
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Well done, it gives you such a buzz doesn't it. The programme is amazing and there's loads of support and advice here. You've got this!
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Well done! You are on the path to feeling great
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Well done for starting the program. I’m sure you won’t regret it. Keep going and enjoy it!
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You won't regret it. Well done on getting started. Read all the advice. Then read it again. You probably missed or overlooked something that you'll later realise is important.