I am back at running. I started running 5 years ago and was able to run 5 km in less than 35 minutes. I stopped running 2 years ago because of neck pains and I really missed it. I am temporarily off work for stress whixh caused me migraines and vertigo and have started running again and I love it ! It helps me physically and mentally and hope to be able to run 5km in a month time.
Running helps me clear my head, and feel bett... - Couch to 5K
Running helps me clear my head, and feel better about myself
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Running is such a great thing to do for both physical and mental strength. Glad to hear you are back out there and very best of luck.
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Sorry hear about stress and off work. Running and this plan will certainly get you back to running. You say a month, are you already following the plan or just running. The benefits of the plan are far reaching in injury prevention, support and structure. Do you also know about the strength and flex forum
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Great you've come back to running and I hope it helps with the way you're feeling. Are you starting c25k from wk1r1?😊
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Welcome back... enjoy these runs... The mental benefits are as important as the physical ones, for so many of us!
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Welcome to the forum.
The guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... includes a link to an article about posture.
Avoid carrying anything in your hands while running...... this can create shoulder and neck tensions.
Enjoy your journey.
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I've slowly have got back into recently. It's one of the same reasons for me, sense of freedom and tranquility.
Hope it all gets better for you.
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Glad to know you're back running. My personal experience is that it is difficult to overestimate the beneficial effect it has on ones' mental health. Hope you're well again very soon!
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Thanks for the lovely replies. I am back running 4 weeks, following the plan and running twice a week. I am now running up to 12 minutes without stopping, so am happy with my progress so far.