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Member story: from couch to first half marathon in 20 weeks
How one Highwire Fitness member went from walking breaks to crossing the line in 2:04.
When Hannah joined Highwire Fitness last spring, she couldn't run for five minutes without stopping. This autumn she finished the Glasgow Half Marathon in two hours and four minutes.
Strength first
Her coach started with two strength sessions a week. Stronger glutes and calves meant fewer aches when the running started, and no injuries across the whole block.
Run slow to run fast
Most of her running was easy enough to hold a conversation. One harder session a week, coached on the waterfront, did the rest.
The crew
Hannah credits the Saturday group run with keeping her going through winter. Turning up was easier when people expected her.
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