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Starting again with week 1!

I got to week 4 last year and stopped due to very painful shin splints then never went back!

This time I have invested in some good shoes and even have my boyfriend running along with me.

Still nervous and hoping it goes okay!

Any tips to avoid previous problems and avoid any other injuries welcomed!

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You know what I'm going to say don't you? :D Go slow! Very slow! That's the most important tip and I needed others to keep reminding me too ;) Good luck!

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Lucye92β€’ in reply toMinimaxi

I did it! Yes I kept a slow pace and feel not to bad! Glad to be getting back into it lets hope I keep it up this time haha

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MinimaxiGraduateβ€’ in reply toLucye92

Yay! Well done! :) Of course you're going to keep it up ;)

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Any other injuries welcomed!? I hope not!😁

Well-done! Remember, slow & steady!😊

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Lucye92β€’ in reply todavelinks

Haha just noticed the typo πŸ˜‚ thank you πŸ˜ƒ

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Srr47

Hi Lucy. I have just started again after getting to about the same place as you. I got a really bad Achilles injury so I'm starting again from scratch as part of my Physio. I just finished the first one and fingers crossed no twinges. Good luck to you.

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Lauracorin

I'm on my second time through after injury too. Take it easy - I'm up to week 6

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Lucye92β€’ in reply toLauracorin

Thank you! πŸ˜ƒ

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