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...the NHS Strength and Flex 5-week workout plan.

Many C25K graduates can vouch for its beneficial effects on running.

Download the podcast here:

nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Strength...

Find out more about the plan here:

nhs.uk/LiveWell/strength-an...

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I certainly vouch for it! I'm sure it helps my legs to keep going. And my upper back, which tends to ache.

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I second that, Beek. Cleared up the backache pretty quickly.

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