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A few things I’ve learnt

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Queeny1969Graduate
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After a few stops and starts this year due to illness I’ve just started week three. There are a few things I’ve learnt due to my age and lack of fitness along the way. I can only run twice a week or my knees are in agony. I’ve learnt to enjoy running on a treadmill as it’s easier on my joints. I’ve also learnt to take things easier as this is my own personal journey to fitness and not a race, as n the past I’ve pushed too hard and ended up failing. I never thought at the beginning of January that I would actually be able to run for three minutes.... I suppose it’s the small personal victories that count along the way

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

All very wise realisations.

Running on grass reduces impact, like a treadmill and has the advantage of the great outdoors.

If you are still suffering joint issues, it may be that more heavily cushioned shoes could help.

Keep running, keep smiling.

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Queeny1969Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks! Will do I think I might try gait analysis in a few weeks time see if that helps xx

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TheziggyGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Unfortunately for me, living on the UKs only island town, grass is only form enough to run on for a few months of the year

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Shacymraeg1

Ive just started week 3 and completed session one this morning before i did it i was anxious. super proud of myself now it wasnt as difficult as i thought.

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Queeny1969Graduate

Brilliant, keep going! I think sometimes half the battle is in our minds x

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