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Started couch to 5k after second run got? tendonitis 😣

Rested for 1 week just compleyed 3rd run. Any ideas on prevention.

Thanks in advance 😀

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Slow it right down. Replace the word 'run' with soft shuffling jog. Non of the striding out at a million miles an hour malarkey.

Keep it slow. Nice and slow. Remember, the aim is to get to 30 minutes of non stop so sprinting off in the early days isnt going to do any good.

Keep it slow.

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Cookie4 in reply to GingerBohemian

Thank you 😊

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Speed and footwear are the 1st things to look at.

Speed - SLOW as possible please!

Footwear - comfy trainers are fine for now and do NOT tie the laces too tight. The shoes should be at least a half size bigger than your normal day shoes.

Good luck and take it easy!

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Cookie4 in reply to John_W

Thank you John

I am taking it steady as I want to survive 😂 but interestingly I tied my laces quite tight and higher on my second run......so not so tight next time 😊

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