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I'm back, graduated six months ago and was really enjoying running again after years of sitting on my backside, my knees swelled and I gave up, but I'm going again but going to take more rest between runs this time...

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damienairGraduate

Welcome back and happy running. Rest is as important as the running. Balance is the key.

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Buddy34Graduate

Great you're back running. Hope your knees are better. Are you ready to do it all again. Good luck 😊

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Popey52Graduate in reply toBuddy34

Yes I'm ready for a 2nd go, I think I tried to much too soon last time... I'm going to take two days rest instead of the one day this time and hopefully my knees will hold up... thanks for your reply

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Buddy34Graduate in reply toPopey52

Great to have a plan in place 😊

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WobblyJogger

Great news and thank you as it gives me hope. Have had to stop due to knee pain and swelling after reaching week 6. Daily think about when I can get going again. Physio starts in a week then an mri.....

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Run46Graduate

Welcome back, sounds like a sensible move taking extra rest days as and when you need them.

Good luck and enjoy 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👍

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Limonar

Me too, what I do now week 5R1but repeat it once finished, means 30 mins running but with for 3 min breaks means 5k in about 38 mins hope this helps

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Welcome back Popey52 ...good to see you making a return, with a good sounding plan. Be kind to your knees...take it slower than slow and enjoy your runs x

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