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Hi I started week 1 last tues, have done 2 runs - felt good, knee ache much better on 2nd run as think I slowed down a bit

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Carowood

Yes - you can never go too slow at the beginning or whenever you are struggling.

Keep it going and enjoy 😊

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Sammie1968

Well done I'm on week 1

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done

on getting started.

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

and includes links to knee strengthening exercises.

Enjoy your journey.

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Pebbles64Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thank you, I am doing more gym work for strengthening too

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SueAppleRunGraduate

Well done for starting and learning the importance of slowing down

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RunningMigsterGraduate

Great start, well done! This is such a good program. You wont regret it!

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