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As everyone knows on here I’ve been out of running for about a Month. Three weeks ago I started running again but, only running once a week. My goal when I started back, to only run 3K. I did this for a couple of weeks. I felt I was ready to increase my distance to 4K and increase my running to twice a week, at the same time listening to my body, and if necessary reduce the distance or revert back to once a week. This morning I ran my first 4K in over a month. My body felt good and no pain. What I will do now is ice it and keep monitoring.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Icing your whole body is not a good idea!!

Well done on steady progress.

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Running59 in reply to IannodaTruffe

No not my whole body lol just the bit that was injured.😂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Welcome back to running. Sounds like you’re almost back up there.

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Running59 in reply to UnfitNoMore

I think in another couple of weeks I should be running 5K or near it. 😊

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Ang33333Graduate

Glad it's going well! 👟👟😁

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Running59 in reply to Ang33333

Slowly very slowly 😊

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AngryFlowerGraduate

Well done you that’s a great turnaround after a big break. You must be relieved!

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Running59 in reply to AngryFlower

I am, I was worried I had lost my fitness, but it seems not. I’m relieved I can still run

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AngryFlowerGraduate in reply to Running59

Very pleased for you

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Running59

Thank you 😊

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Elfe5Graduate

That’s great! Gently does it. I’m creeping back after an injury too. 😄

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Dizzysmum17Graduate

Yay fab news Charles. 💥🏃

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Running59 in reply to Dizzysmum17

It so happy I’m getting back to my form

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