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Week 1 Day 1 Complete!

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Ok so I didn't die.

Thank you guys so much for replying to my post and telling me to slow down (I think I got it by the third run that I should probably slow down further).

And thanks to my organs for cooperating.

I found it pretty difficult but it's doable (obv because so many have done it). I was never good at PE, got some flashbacks from those days. I did have to pause halfway though.

Next run is on Thursday!

:)

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MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate

Fantastic! Getting that first tick is a great milestone. Congratulations to you-it’s never too early to celebrate doing something really positive! You’re right about speed-you can always slow down when you need to. Oldfloss has written a great Catch up corner this week all about speed. You might like a read here!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It’s not a message lots of us runners naturally find easy to follow but with practice, running will become easier. Remember you’re still new and learning so be super patient with yourself.

Enjoy your rest day! You might find a gentle walk, swim or cycle could help if your legs are a little stiff. Good luck for Thursday!

in reply to MissUnderstanding

Thank you for your support!!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate

Of well done you 😁 that first time out the door to run is the hardest,

Folkylass profile image
FolkylassAdministratorGraduate

That’s brilliant! Now onto day 2! You are doing so well and your positivity, determination will stand you well on your running journey.

Of course there will be days when it doesn’t go quite the way you envisage but we’ve all had those and we are still here running. …..Keep going and you’ll get stronger. I’m so pleased for you that you’re on this wonderful running journey and we are all here for you with advice, encouragement, smiles and most of all fun whenever you need it ! Have fun with your running experience. It’s great!👏👏👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️😂😂🥰

ToothPickJafah profile image
ToothPickJafahGraduate

YAY!! Congratulations!! That’s awesome 🤗 huge well done to you! Onwards and upwards 👏 I’m rooting for you and looking forward to reading about how your next run goes…bring on Thursday! Whoop 🙌🤗👍💜🙏

Gthants profile image
Gthants

Many congratulations on not dying! That would have been a REALLY sad post to reply to! 🤣

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you.... ! Good to know you are still with us and on the way! Slow and steady!

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