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Good morning CheeziJoggers, What a beautiful weekend it has been; I do hope you were able to take advantage of the blue skies and sunshine and enjoy some fresh air. Week 1 is done and dusted and huge CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has completed their first three runs. We are now starting Week 2 with a spring in our step and a general feeling of positivity that we can achieve this challenge. Sarah Millican (my chosen coach on the app) has introduced some breathing techniques

Hello CheeziJoggers, Well, today is the first day of our 9 week challenge on the Couch to 5 K programme. How are you feeling? Excited? Nervous? Determined? Focused? I have to admit I am slightly daunted by the prospect but equally excited and determined that I CAN and WILL do this, despite being a non-runner! Remember you can complete your runs at times that are convenient to you and the app recommends that you allow yourself at least a days rest in between especially if you

Hello CheeziJoggers, tomorrow is the big day when we start our 9 week Couch to 5 K challenge – we are so excited! Ros & Lynn can't wait to hear about your progress as we all walk and run our way through the 9 week programme contained within the NHS endorsed Couch to 5 K app. In preparation for your first run, Lynn has filmed a short video containing some warm up stretches to ensure you are well-prepared and safely warmed up reducing the risk of injury. These stretches can als

Hello and a very warm welcome to our Couch to 5 K (C25K) blog. Monday is our official launch day and we will be tracking our progress over the next 9 weeks, from day 1 on our couch to our final run of 5 kilometres in 9 weeks time. Please note this is not an insured event and we are not running leaders. It is a community-based group with a shared common goal to stay fit and healthy and offer motivation and support to each other, using the officially endorsed NHS Couch to 5 K a