Running - please help I'm a total beginner

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kerry85 · 29/09/2013 08:29

I want to start running to get fit, loose baby weight and tone up.
I'm off to get some trainers today and I'm planning to go for a run/jog at 5.30am before children and husband get up.
However, I'm a total beginner, does anyone have any tips/advice?
Has anyone got any success stories, where you have started as a beginner like myself?
Thanks

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Tiredemma · 29/09/2013 08:30

google Couch to 5k-

there is also a thread on here for it

CMOTDibbler · 29/09/2013 21:12

Def download the couch to 5k plan from the NHS website. I hated running, had never been good at it etc. Did C25K earlier this year, then a 10k race, then did a half marathon 2 weeks ago!

Purple2012 · 29/09/2013 21:18

Def c25k or some other interval running. I started run 1 minute walk 1 minute for half an hour. I can now run for 45 minutes. The key is do it at your own pace, increase when you feel ready and set very small goals for yourself. Good luck

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kerry85 · 30/09/2013 07:25

Thanks everyone :)
I downloaded the c25k and it was my first morning this morning, I was up at 5.30 and ready to go. But I could only manage 20mins (using the podcast) going again on Wednesday morning.
I found it a bit boring though :( hope the more I do it the more I will enjoy it :)
CMOTDibbler that's great well done!

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