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But have done it! First 20 min run, even my Moves app shows it as running😅

Forum so encouraging , as is Laura. Everyone on W1-4, if a 60 yr old with dodgy knees and hamstrings can do it, so can you. My Pilates teacher has given me extra stretches to do as well as the brisk warm up walks, feel these have kept me injury free as well

Roll on W6

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This is very encouraging! Well done, can't wait to get there myself

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Well done for your sheer determination!

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Well done you.. make sure you do exercise on rest days too...now the runs are getting longer, our stamina and strength exercises become]me even more essential!

Strength and flex, cycling , walking anything that is non impact!

Try these maybe too..

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

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Thanks for that advice. Regular Pilates def helps, and I do cycle/walk a reasonable amount, but yes, exercise on the ‘between’ days does need to be added.

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Welcome and very well done.

Over half way to graduation.

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