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Couch to 5k - for the third time !

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I successfully completed C25k back in 2019 and again in 2020 ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

I haven't ran since and I'm now 52 years old ๐Ÿ™

I'm kicking myself for not continuing on my fitness journey but am now looking to start again for the third time.

It's October 2024 and the clocks have just gone back, meaning the darker nights are approaching which is a perfect time for me to begin - I can be pounding the streets and no-one will see me puffing and panting along ๐Ÿฅต

If anyone else is starting this week, please let me know and we can perhaps track our progress together

Previously, I recorded my thoughts after each run here on HealthUnlocked and I found it kept me accountable. So I'm going to do the same againโœ”๏ธ

I have dusted off my trainers and found an old tracksuit lurking at the back of the drawer. I've downloaded the app again and my trusty old Garmin 15 Forerunner is on charge. I'm going to attempt Week One, Run One this evening and will post on here. Wish me luck ๐Ÿ€

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Fantastic, good luck for this evening. You've done it before and you know you can do it again. Look forward to following your progress :)

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toYesletsgo

Thank you !

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AnnieappleGraduate

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ™Œ Yay! here you go again & you know the program works! Enjoy!! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toAnnieapple

Cheers !

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FlaraflarkinGraduate

I'm excited for you! I'm also a serial returner to C25k ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฆ‹

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toFlaraflarkin

We must both be suckers for punishment !!

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TzushkaGraduate

Hello, welcome back! I havenโ€™t run in a year as well, and kept promising myself to take it up again. I could only manage one run last week (rain, rain and again rain, all day long, every day!). I thought Iโ€™d try a 15 minute run, eventually ran for 20. Very, very slowly :). I badly need an accountability buddy to help me stay consistent and motivated, Iโ€™d be happy to pair with you if you want!

Good luck with your renewed challenge! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toTzushka

I think if you can run for twenty minutes Tzushka, after a 12 month break, you're doing fantastic. Well done. It's going to take me a while to build up to that. Please keep posting on here and I'll be keen to watch your progress

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TzushkaGraduateโ€ข in reply tomummybowles

Thank you! C25K gave me an incredible confidence (which I donโ€™t usually have); Iโ€™m confident that I can make it if I set a reasonable goal (I was aiming for 15 minutes), take it slow and stop whenever I feel like it. Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ll get there in no time!

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Maxie103

well done for starting again and at 52, you are young enough to achieve all that you want to. Welcome the dark evenings and run

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toMaxie103

Thanks xx

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Jell6Graduate

Welcome back. Autumn runs are the best!!!!

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toJell6

They definitely are !

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Richard7Graduate

Hi MB I completed C25K in 2017 and have dipped into it for inspiration a number of times since to help get going again after injury. But I recently restarted from W1R1 and am in W2 now. So go you and I will meet you at W9 around Christmas ๐Ÿ˜‰ that's if I make it that far ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply toRichard7

You're on ! Good luck to us both !!

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good to know there are others returning to the journey this week too! Hope you had a fab run. Autumn nights are the best for running! X

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mummybowlesGraduateโ€ข in reply tojiggles7

Good luck - I'll be following your progress x

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