W1R1 revisited: After the horrendous calf cramps... - Couch to 5K

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W1R1 revisited

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After the horrendous calf cramps of Tuesday I've managed to complete w1r1 tonight without having to stop. Still lots of pain in legs on way round but it was easier like you all said it would be. The journey had now begun properly.

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Frostycat2Graduate

Good luck you can do this I promise

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JDelve

Yay! Well done you! You’ve got this!

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Vixen67Graduate

Well done 🎉

There's always something in those first few weeks I recall around the 5 min runs getting the most awful pains in my ankles like cheesewire cutting into them ... download the podcast for strengtening and flex its NHS as well certainly seems to have helped me 🤓👍

Well done you!! The more you do, the stronger you'll get - Vixen's link about the exercises might be a good idea. I've just started Pilates, which is all about core strength. Keep it up, and don't forget to update us! 😉

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PaddyD68

Thanks all and will look at that podcast

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J9_54Graduate

congratulations. You must feel great today. Good luck for the next one and remember slow down further if it's tempting to stop but keep going I you can. 👍

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