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STARTED!……unbelievable! So chuffed with myself!!

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I have actually got started…and nothing like as fit as I thought I was! Only got halfway through the first run so thought I’d do the other half tomorrow…..anyway I explained to Denise and she didn’t say not so……😂😂

But really chuffed that after all this time I HAVE STARTED!!!!! ..and I felt OK too!

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done.

Do make sure that you are jogging slow enough to be able to speak aloud clear ungasping sentences as you go..........it doesn't matter if you can walk faster..........as advised in the guide to the plan, healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which is essential reading.

Take it slow.

You may need to try walking briskly for thirty minutes on a regular basis before you start jogging.

Have fun.

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FenGirl1 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Fun??? But thank you for the advice….😂

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IannodaTruffeMentor in reply to FenGirl1

If you don't have fun then you probably won't persist.

C25k is based on the NO PAIN, NO PAIN principle.

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FenGirl1 in reply to IannodaTruffe

Brilliant!! 😂😂

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FrencGraduate

Well done FenGirl1 ! It’s so great to see that you started! 🤩🤩🤩. As IannodaTruffe says, go really slowly, much slower than you think you need to, and hopefully you’ll be able to complete that run next time. Good luck 😊.

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FenGirl1 in reply to Frenc

Thank you...love the support! Much appreciated!!!

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MaisieR

Well done for getting out there 😁🏃‍♀️

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Gingeral57Graduate

I did exactly the same, thought I could start and do the first couple of runs easily but Run1 was a failure, then I realised that I was running too fast and slowed right down ( didn’t realise you could actually run that slow) then I found a rhythm and pace that suited me and away I went. Good Luck

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FenGirl1 in reply to Gingeral57

Oh thank you for that..👍🏻

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YorkshirerunningGraduate

Well done!

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FenGirl1

Thank you…..

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MrBassmanjazzGraduate

Well done. That first step, out the door, is one of the hardest

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BelushiGraduate

Great start, do not worry about how fit you "think you are", follow the programme, slowly, and realise how fit you actually are.

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buzzardsGraduate

Welcome to your running journey.

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sparky66Graduate

Welcome 🏃‍♀️You can do this., !

Keep going, you'll be even more chuffed 😂

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