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Week 1: Completed!!

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Patting myself on the back that I managed to do this. I'm overweight and every time I go gung-ho I end up injured and give up. I took my time, was mindful of each step and the unevenness of our paths around here (I'm sure it's not just our council that has uneven pavements am I right?) I was mindful of my route and kept near my house as it gets hilly around here and made sure it was all relatively flat'ish so not to over do it.

Week 2 starts Monday!!🏃‍♀️

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Whoop Whoop!! Well done you, and yes our pavements are bumpy too

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John_WGraduateAmbassador

Well done!

Going 'gung-ho' is a mistake that so many beginners make when doing C25K, so you've done well to recognise that and adjust.

Just remember that you are meant to be *jogging*, i.e. not running (something that for many conjures up a certain effort and speed). Jogging should be nice and easy, feeling comfortable and relaxed. Always bear in the mind the Talk Test - if you can't talk comfortably during your jogs then you are going too quickly. That may mean you're going barely quicker or even slower than brisk walking pace - it doesn't matter. It's also referred to as conversational or 'chatty' pace. It's the secret sauce for C25K - when you find it ... it will be magic :-)

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you...I'm hoping you have had a good look at the essential reading, on How to run C25K...pinned post.Slow and steady is the way to go...just perfect...keep posting here too for support and encouragement!

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chrisl72Graduate

Well done! Best of luck for next week!

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BaddieThePirateGraduate

Well done. Perfect approach to injury fee running. Go you!

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JeremiahObadiahGraduate

Good Morning.

This is great, look forward to hearing how you get on.

There is something about the couch 2 5k programme that, if you trust it and pace yourself, carries you along and gives you belief that you can and will achieve.

Do read all the info and watch the slow jogging Japanese style. Slow is the way to go!

Hope you enjoy it all.

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Mygirl20

brilliant well done 👏

Scarrlet profile image
Scarrlet

Amazing. You are Amazing. Make sure you feel amazing🤩

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BluemerlegirlGraduate

Congrats on your past week! Well done! Cheering you on for Week 2!! 👏

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BeistolGraduate

Fantastic! Well done you. Exactly right, small achievable steps. You can do it 😊

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