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My first 5K after injury

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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. 😊

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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! 😀

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Running59

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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Running59 in reply to UnfitNoMore

It was awesome. totally f###ing awesome 😃

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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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