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I graduated from C25K in November last year. After a successful run of 6.4k a few days ago, I kept with my training plan and did just over 8k today. On track for 10k sometime in the next few weeks. As long as injuries stay away.

Injuries are my bugbear. Even after today's run my heels hurt. Not sure what to do about that, thats something new.

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Very well done! You are doing everything right and well on the way to 10k and even beyond!

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

Great run, well done. I had problems with heal where it strikes ground - new pair of shoes cured it, the bouncy supportive shock absorber bit had given up. Happy running 🤗

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Bladerunner2049Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs

Hey Grannyhugs. I've not had it before and I got new running shoes in January about 50k ago. I did have a hard place run the other day. So maybe it's related.

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GrannyhugsGraduate10 in reply to Bladerunner2049

Shouldn't be the shoes after 50k. Hope it's just a blip and goes /stays away.

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Dexy5Graduate10

The advice in increasing your distance is to increase by only 10% a week to reduce the chance of injury. That’s why many of us used juju’s plan because it takes you safely to 10k within 8 weeks. Also did you consolidate your 30 minute runs for 3 weeks before increasing your distance?

Have you had a gait analysis and bought running shoes from a running shop? That may help with the heel pain.

Maybe have a running break until the heel pain goes.

Good luck

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Bladerunner2049Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5

Hi Dexy5.

I'm all for getting there slowly. My 5k times are about 33 mins. The consolidated runs post C25K have been good.

I've been taking it easy, and signed up with a Garmin coach to run 10k by June 13th. Not a particular race just the distance. I don't think that's pushing it as a goal.

I could have done that today and risked injury but I want it to be a repeatable gig.

My latest shoes as usually are from a running shop, as my last we're.

I'm taking a few rest days this week and get back to hill runs on Wednesday if my heels are better. 😀

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AnnieappleAdministrator in reply to Dexy5

Excellent advice

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LeosmitGraduate1060minGraduate

8k - well done!

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