Over the past month I’ve been gradually increasing my distance after my Achilles’ tendon injury. Today I ran my first 5K post injury. I’m so happy. I love running. 😊
My first 5K after injury: Over the past month I... - Couch to 5K
My first 5K after injury
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Dizzysmum17Graduate
Fantastic news Charles - well done! You must be so pleased 😁 🏃♂️🏃♂️
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MyrarGraduate
Well done ...so glad your back at the running you love ..take care of yourself 😀
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Ang33333Graduate
Well done! That's great news! 😀
It’s taken a month to get back into it. Gradually increasing the distance. The conditions were good, my body felt good. I’m so happy, I haven’t stopped smiling
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UnfitNoMoreGraduate
Welcome back to 5k... must have felt amazing.
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IannodaTruffeMentor
Keep running, keep smiling.
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AngryFlowerGraduate
Great news, you must be so relieved!
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