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[Maggymay]

Hi everyone,

Just done my first podcast lesson tonight. Got to the end and feeling pleased. Really want to keep up to this! Good luck to everyone out there who are starting out!

[janda Graduate]

Fantastic stuff. Well done. Only just started C25k last week so still have a long way to go. Exciting to get through each outing. Good luck.

[Maggymay in reply to janda]

Well, we both have a long way, but it's a really exciting start to autumn! Good luck and keep positive

[gdeann Graduate]

Welcome!!! I am fairly new here too, just into week 4. Please visit often for great support and motivation!

[Maggymay in reply to gdeann]

You're doing fab, gdeann! Wow, week 4. What an I inspiration! Thanks for the welcome!

[suki_007 Graduate]

Well done! As gdeann says, it's really helpful here, enjoy it (in between the puffing!).

[stayinbed Graduate in reply to suki_007]

So graduates puff too! I've only got 1 more run to do and I hoped that, miraculously,I'd be able to breathe enough to fuel my muscles after graduating ) :

[Maggymay in reply to suki_007]

Yes, I think I'll be doing my fair share of puffing and panting! Haha! Well done on graduating!

[Fraz73 Graduate]

Well done on getting started Maggymay. Enjoy C25K

[Maggymay in reply to Fraz73]

So many thanks! I so want to keep up to this... Run number 2 tomorrow!

[Jean-Jeannie Graduate]

Well done. The first step is always the hardest and in 9 weeks time you will look back in amazement at how far you've come. I am on Week 9 now and plan to graduate this coming Saturday. Just take it steady and at your own pace and trust in Laura and you'll be at the finishing post in next to no time.

[Maggymay in reply to Jean-Jeannie]

Wow, Jean jeannie, well done and loads of congratulations! You must be so proud, you're an inspiration!

[Jean-Jeannie Graduate in reply to Maggymay]

Did you do your second run ? How did you get on with it ??

Not sure about an inspiration but if I can help you on your way I am glad to do so. All my life I have said I can't run - but guess what - I can - and so can you.

[Maggymay in reply to Jean-Jeannie]

Now done w1r3 and after work tomorrow plan to start week 2 Jean-Jeannie! Feeling positive and a little astounded! Haha! Hope your running is going well, I so want to keep this up!

[Maggymay]

Thanks to everyone for comments and support...it means so much to me! I'm a bit stiff today but going out in Thursday to do the first run again...gosh, I feel really excited, yet haven't exercised..in fact avoided it for so long! Good luck to everyone for a great, positive day ahead!

[jlow Graduate]

I'm a newbie too, did w1 r2 last night and was chuffed to bit's at the end, I also want to keep it up, my mum is on here p184 and she is on week 9! Good luck and I look forward to us following this together Maggymay

[Maggymay in reply to jlow]

Absolutely, jlow, doing r2 tomorrow...your mum has done well...you must be proud of her! I'll be following you...sending loads of positive best wishes!

[SBG356 Graduate]

Another newbie here! Have done wk1 r1&2 over the bank holiday weekend and aiming to do r3 tonight. Am so geared up for this and in the right frame of mind and if all works well I should graduate at the end of October. My gift to myself will then be a nicee gps watch to track my distances!

Good luck Maggymay and to everyone else just joining and stay positive - Laura will help us through it!

[Maggymay in reply to SBG356]

You are doing really well and I love the idea of the little motivational present at end of October! I'm going to pinch that idea and start looking at gos watches too! Good luck!

[stayinbed Graduate]

I've got 1 run to do before I graduate so I can tell you how great you'll feel as the weeks go on, and so do you! I couldn't run before I started and, although it's always a challenge, we can do it! Couch25K really is the best! All the best Maggymay

[Maggymay in reply to stayinbed]

Thanks so much! And congratulations! You inspire me!

[stayinbed Graduate in reply to Maggymay]

Thanks Maggymay! Look forward to seeing how you're getting on!

[Maggymay in reply to stayinbed]

Well, starting W2tomorrow...so pleased and astounded! Haha...I'm really enjoying myself and feeling confident...I've never been much of an exerciser, to be honest, but I feel I can do this, one step at a time....how you're enjoying your runs, , Stayinbed, and feeling good.

[Cocospeedy]

Well done! I'm hoping to start either tonight or first thing in the morning. I'm feeling very excited but I also feel quite nervous in case I fail miserably! I've always wanted to be able to run but I suppose the hardest part is the first step out of the door. Wish me luck and I'll keep you posted. The comments on here are totally inspirational.

[Maggymay in reply to Cocospeedy]

You won't fail...I feel the same but so many wonderful people are I puring the likes of us Newbies that we can all work together! Sending loads of good wishes your way, Cocospeedy!

[Cocospeedy in reply to Maggymay]

Thanks maggymay did my first run last night and loved it! You seem to be a day ahead of me so keep us updated on how it's going. Stay focused??

[Maggymay in reply to Cocospeedy]

Hope all going well, Cocospeedy! After work tomorrow I'm beginning w2. Managing to stay focused..I'm really enjoying doing something just for me, which makes me feel good. Hope you're enjoying it too! Together, we'll become fit and healthy!

[Cocospeedy in reply to Maggymay]

How exciting! I completed wk1 today and I'm looking forward to starting wk2 on Tuesday. My previous 2 runs were in the evening but I ran this morning and found it more difficult do you run morning or night? I agree when you say it's nice to do something for yourself I'm getting a real buzz out of it! Good luck tomorrow with the next step ??

[philipbland]

iv'e just got back from the gym having done w1r2 did ok still going so good luck and keep running

[Maggymay in reply to philipbland]

Thanks so much and Good Luck with the rest of the week. My r2 is tomorrow evening ..hope I keep going

[eshaz14 Graduate]

Well done, I've just done W2R2 so not too far ahead of you and it's still going well. This place is brilliant, like having lots of new friends. Keep it going all of us

[Maggymay in reply to eshaz14]

Sending you loads of positivity for all your runs this week

[Maggymay]

Wow,well done to everyone. It's fab to have other 'new starters' to talk to, and to others who have posted such inspiring words..thanks! Tomorrow is W1R2...about 7pm after work...excited! Good luck to all of you as you run tomorrow...I know you'll all be successful!

[Cocospeedy]

Well I did it!! Only W1R1 but it's a start! Can truly say I enjoyed it too and can't wait til R2 on Friday. Thanks for the encouraging words maggiemay it's great to know we can all be there for each other on this adventure.

[Maggymay in reply to Cocospeedy]

Haha! Brilliant! Well done! I'm sitting in the gym cafe, panting as I drink my water...just done w1r2! It feels good! Here's to a great, healthy autumn!

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[Cocospeedy in reply to Maggymay]

Good for you! I can't wait to get back out there tomorrow for run 2. It's so nice to know there are other newbys feeling the same way I do. Bring it on...

[Maggymay]

Hi my new 'running pals,' hope everyone feeling positive! Sitting in gym cafe getting my breath back.. Just done r2 of w1. ...I'm feeling really positive about the autumn!