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Filled with hope

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Having been on the IC couch for the last 3 weeks I waited until today to try my light jog as I was able to do it in the daylight hours. I felt a little hesitant because of the worry about how the knee would hold out. Went back to Week 5 Run 1 - 5 min warm up - 5 min run - 3 min walk - 5 min run - 3 min walk - 5 min run - 5 min cool down. It felt so good to be out in the fresh air and although I didn't break any records for speed I went carefully and completed it all. No twinges, aches or pains felt so that was a bonus. Hopefully if I take it steady I'm hoping I'll continue to build back up but for the mo I'm feeling filled with hope to be back.

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Flossie22 profile image
Flossie22Graduate

Congratulations on being back out there! I bet it feels great, doesn't it? x

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dereham-girlGraduate in reply to Flossie22

Thanks Flossie22 - yep it feels great :-) x

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Irish-JohnGraduate

Very glad you are able to get out again :) Take good care of yourself and the rest will follow :)

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dereham-girlGraduate in reply to Irish-John

Thank you Irish-John - let's hope so :-) x

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Sensible idea. Good luck and slow and steady all the way.😊xx

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dereham-girlGraduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner

Thank you Jan-now-runs :-) x

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Rosie958Graduate

Isn't it a great feeling to get back out there? Hope your recovery continues in the right direction!

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dereham-girlGraduate in reply to Rosie958

Thanks Rosie958 - I've really missed it x

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