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Hi guys I’m on week 3 I had to repeat week two as I had a cortisone shot so I could run for 2 weeks I went on too week 3 on Saturday but my distance has gone from 1.6miles to 1.2 miles is this normal?

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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Don't worry about pace or distance covered........ C25K is a duration based programme.

Enjoy your journey.

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Read the link from IannodaTruffe ... and then just run. Enjoy the plan and the way it evolves... runs are different... and that is what makes them fantastic:)

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