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Week one, run one

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Not sure how, but somehow I managed this, Yes I went super slow. So slow I think my run was a fast walk with more impact with each step.

Oh and on other good news. I lost 1 kg this week.

Still adapting to the things out here. No sugar in my tea. They use a saucer of jam with tea instead.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Well done on both counts! Slow and steady always wins this race! 👍🏻😁

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backintimeGraduate

my name comes from the fact that I thought if I ran any slower I would go back in time :D

Slow is good, slow gets less injuries and you get more me-time :D

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WenderwooGraduate

Well done! I’m being super cautious too and have my second run tomorrow.

I can tell you that I can feel it today though; not great pain, just a sort of mild ache all over. Even if you think it’s not doing anything, it appears to me that it is!

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

A few gentle stretches and lots of water will hopefully help - says she who needs to deep massage bum muscles she didn’t know existed 😉

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WenderwooGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

I have just done that very thing, and it helped! And before I ran yesterday I also made sure to do the warm up and after run stretches recommended via the links in the main “How to.....” post. ‘Cautious’ is my middle name, haha!

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Wendercausiouswoo..

You doing the right thing, missing warm ups and cool downs can lead to aches and pains, they are very good for muscle health.

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to Wenderwoo

You are going to be brilliant through this plan following all the rules. Happy running

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Your doing great speed will come when your body is ready for it.

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bingbongsong

Well done keep up the good work I am hoping to lose weight too.

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NymahchaiGraduate

Me too! Can’t believe it really. Didn’t get breathless but knees and butt felt it!!

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