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Graduated, got the badge but....

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I was doing great, graduated, kept going and started to do all the stretches, two weeks of working with the podcasts on speed and then stamina I think. Strangely I’m not a fast runner but found the first NHS ‘speed’ podcast a bit too slow! 😳🏃🏻‍♀️

Anyway, my target was to build up either speed or stamina so I could actually run 5K. I felt so empowered by being able to run any distance for the first time in my life. Then...head cold returned and staying at friends, I woke up to a twingey back. Getting better but I have had to stop running this week. I miss it soooo much. Being careful and can walk more briskly again.

Can’t wait to be able to run again and hopefully build up to that 5k 😄🏃🏻‍♀️

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RealfoodieclubGraduate

I am sorry you are having trouble with your back. Hope it eases up soon and get back to running. Take care. Rfc x.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

You are still a fairly new graduate.. and the C25K+ podcasts are a lot more challenging than folk think.. about discipline in running and not just running... which us why, consolidation of the 30 minute runs is recommended.. for a couple of weeks...

Slow down a tad,, try some different routes, and distances... and the 30 minute runs too, then take a look at the post, what is next, of IannodaTruffe 's some great ideas there.

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dcmusic in reply to Oldfloss

Always good tips Oldfloss though my back problem is not connected with the running. I hope to start again soon and yes good to remember to consolidate as well as pushing forward a bit.

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Fun2RunGraduate

Wishing you a speedy recovery... I was hoping to see to at the Marshes tomorrow... lol

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dcmusic in reply to Fun2Run

Hi Fun2Run back is getting better but I’m waiting for it to be completely better before running again.

Tomorrow was going to be my first 5k Parkrun. Hope to start running again Sunday or Monday - watch this space!

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