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I run with my husband, who came down with flu so we haven’t run or done any thing other than the odd walk since Dec 1st. We did wk 8 run 1 and were doing well. We’re back to it today. Should we go back a bit or start where we left off? We are age 52. I’m anxious not to get injured as it is so cold out. Any advice much appreciated.

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If you were finding things ok I would just try to pick up where you left off and see how it goes.

Worst case scenario is you fail but look at it as a practice run.

Good luck.

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Lauralou24

I haven’t been out since early Dec when I attempted w6r3 and had to stop after 20 mins so this morning I went out but just restarted at the beginning of week 6 and managed it easy enough. Have faith in your fitness and if you need a wee practice run so be it. Good luck

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Just did it without stopping, I’m amazed as it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, feeling so chuffed right now! Thanks for the encouragement!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate in reply toCrystaltips

Well done...that's great news😊

Onwards and upwards...x

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Very well done you!

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